Category: Research & Summaries

find one academic scholarly article ( source ) or book regarding one of the titles listed below and summarize the article according to the rubric listed below. it should be an overall maximum of 3 pages and Chicago Style, Word format with Times New Roman font, size 12, and double spacing:
Book Report:
The objective of this assignment is to conduct research and identify academic, peer-reviewed, and reputable sources, which may include books or articles. Students are required to introduce their selected sources to the class and provide
a comprehensive review and report on the content.
Topics are as follows:
➢ Islam and Modernity
➢ Islamic Feminism: Challenges and Progress
➢ Islamophobia in the Modern World
➢ Political Islam: Movements and Ideologies
➢ Islamic Finance: Principles and Practices
➢ Digital Islam: Social Media and Online Communities
➢ Secularism and Religion in Islamic Societies
➢ Refugees and Islam: Challenges and Opportunities
➢ Environmental Ethics in Islam
➢ Islam and Human Rights: Debates and Perspectives
➢ The Impact of Technology on Islamic Education
➢ Interfaith Dialogue in Contemporary Islam
➢ The Arab Spring: A Decade Later
➢ Islam and the Arts: Literature, Music, and Film
➢ Islamic Bioethics: Ethical Considerations in Medicine and Science
25% Rubric:
Source Identification:
Student accurately identifies and provides details on an academic, peer-reviewed, and reputable
source related to the assigned topic. The source is appropriate for academic research and contributes
to the understanding of Contemporary Islam. /5
Introduction to the Source:
Student effectively introduces the selected source to the class, highlighting its relevance to the
assigned topic. Provides a clear and concise overview of the source, including the author,
publication details, and context. /5
Content Review:
Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the content of the selected source. Analyzes key
arguments, concepts, and findings presented in the source, showcasing critical thinking skills. /5
Clarity and Presentation Skills:
Presents information in a clear, organized, and engaging manner. Utilizes effective verbal
communication skills during the introduction and review, maintaining the attention of the
audience. /5
Question Handling:
Effectively responds to questions from the class, demonstrating a deep understanding of the
source and its implications. Engages in thoughtful discussion with classmates, fostering a
collaborative learning environment. /5

This chapter discusses inferential versus descriptive statistics, statistical significance, region of rejection, and region of acceptance. In previous discussions, Roe v. Wade, Tuskegee Experiment, and COVID were mentioned. The common denominator was all three relied on statistical data to sway public opinion. Further, think of the most recent Alabama statewide elections for congressman, senator, and governor. Given the examples enumerated above, in your opinion, how does inferential statistics, statistical significance, regions of rejection and acceptance factor in public opinion?
Answer the question. Write in APA 7TH EDITION format and SITE SOURCES, NO PLAGIARISM!!!!

Case Study: Small Area Variations
Read the case study “Case 6: Small Area Variations” in your textbook, Health Policy Analysis: An Interdisciplinary Approach. Then answer the discussion questions below:
What do you think about using small area studies based on large Medicare databases (such as the one presented in this case study) to identify outliers?
Salaried cardiologists at Kaiser Permanente in northern Ohio used drugs more often and performed cardiac procedures at slightly below the national rate. What role might different financial incentives play here?
If you were Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio, what studies would you conduct to attempt to explain and/or deal with these striking local differences in treatments and costs?
Support your statements with scholarly references and appropriate examples.
Follow APA guidelines for writing style, spelling and grammar, and citation of sources.
CASE 6: Small Area VariationsBackground
One of the ways to examine the efficiency and efficacy of different approaches to medical care is to study variations in the types of care delivered in different areas and then compare the outcomes. The Dartmouth Atlas Working Group at Dartmouth Medical School uses Medicare data to conduct this type of “small area analysis.”
In 2006, the group reported that residents of Elyria, Ohio, received angioplasties at four times the national average. Angioplasty is an invasive, nonsurgical procedure widely utilized for treating heart attacks and alleviating symptoms of heart disease. It is also used in cases of severe heart disease in hopes of possibly preventing future heart attacks. The procedure involves pushing a collapsed balloon into the coronary artery and then expanding the balloon to press plaque against the arterial wall. Often a stent is left behind to keep the artery open. Other approaches to heart disease include drug therapy, lifestyle changes, and coronary artery bypass grafts. The latter procedure requires open heart surgery.
Elyria has a population 54,533 (2010 census) and is the county seat of Lorain County. In 2003, the rate of angioplasties in Elyria was 42 procedures per 1000 Medicare enrollees. By comparison, the rate for all of Ohio that year was 13.5 and the national rate was 11.3. All but 2 of the 35 cardiologists in Elyria at the time belonged to the North Ohio Heart Center, which relied heavily on angioplasties. The center performed 3400 angioplasties in 2004 (Abelson, 2006b).
There is considerable controversy about different treatment options for blocked coronary arteries. Some experts, according to an August 2006 New York Times article on the Dartmouth findings, “say that they are concerned that Elyria is an example, albeit an extreme one, of how medical decisions in this country can be influenced by financial incentives and professional training more than solid evidence of what works best for a particular person” (Abelson, 2006b).
According to medical historian Dr. David S. Jones, neither angioplasty nor coronary bypass surgery has been shown to prolong life except in cases of severe disease. Risks associated with bypass surgery include infections and brain damage resulting in memory loss and cognitive impairment. One of the concerns with angioplasty is that most heart attacks stem from tiny, often invisible lesions, and angioplasties tend to target the larger lesions that show up on angiograms. Dr. Jones argues for a greater focus on prevention through medicines and lifestyle changes (Park, 2013).
Angioplasty and coronary bypass surgery are highly profitable, and together they make up a $100-billion-a-year industry in the United States. At the time of the Dartmouth study, Medicare was paying Elyria’s community hospital $11,000 for angioplasty with a coated stent, and the cardiologist performing the procedure received about $800. Bypasses, however, were performed by surgeons from the Cleveland Clinic who had privileges at the community hospital. Those surgeons received up to $2,200 per operation, and the hospital would receive up to $25,000.
Outcomes
The founder and president of the North Ohio Heart Center responded to the Dartmouth findings by telling the New York Times that the center had good results with its patients and attributed the high use of angioplasty to early diagnostic interventions and aggressive treatment of coronary heart disease and to concerns about patient safety. Because of safety concerns, the center treats many of its patients in stages, doing more than one admission and procedure. Other cardiologists might perform multiple procedures at the same time. Thirty-one percent of the Elyria center’s patients underwent multiple admissions and procedures, about three times the rate in Cleveland. Insurers report that the hospital’s results are good, and UnitedHealth has named it a center of excellence for heart care.

write a thesis proposal for a study similar to this link https://www.pidsphil.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2… but my population is pediatrics from 0 to 18 years old patients from TB DOTS in Tarlac General Hospital. Add information on TB DOTS in Tarlac general hospital in the paper, please.
The format is attached (protocol draft). statement of the problem, significance of the study, review literature (10 references), objectives, operational definition of terms, methods, study design, population, statistical analysis, and presentation of results in tables. I want my proposal’s study design, statistical analysis, and presentation of results in tables mainly based on the link above.

General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
Locate and download “Skills Inventory and Development Plan” attached to this assignment.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
This assignment requires the inclusion of at least 4 scholarly research sources related to this topic and at least two in-text citation from each source.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Ensure to follow all instructions on the “Skills Inventory and Development Plan” document. This is the document you will be completing. My topic is on telemedicine. You will find all the information you need on the interview guide worksheet and my PowerPoint. Please use both documents for proper completion of the “Skills Inventory and Development Plan” document.

In this project you will visit a restaurant or grocery store that serves food from a culture that is different from your own. Eat a meal and select the dish that you find most interesting, or purchase one or more prepared food items (frozen or deli style).
Take a picture of the dish. Research the origins of that dish, how it migrated to California and how it (may) have been modified from its original form in the migration. You are encouraged to be creative with your research. You may include interviews, internet and library searches.
Your final product will be a short (5 minute) recorded oral presentation or Sway infographic.
What you will do in this part of the project
In this part of the project you will visit the resturant or ethnic grocery store that you selected and try one or more dishes. Select one dish to focus your presentation on. You will present a short (5 minute) recorded presentation or create a Sway infographic to share with the class that summarizes the dish, its country of origin, its history and your reaction to it. This project is not a restaurant or food critique, it is a summary of a the Geography of a specific dish.
Instructions
Your meal
Meals are more fun with friends. I encourage you to take several friends on this adventure. Be open minded and respectful of the culture you are visiting.
Take notes and picturesTake notes during your meal or right afterwards. Jot down your impressions of the food, the restaurant decor, and the neighborhood that the restaurant is located in. Take several pictures of your dish (you will need them in your presentation)
Follow up
Google the dish. Look at several different recipes for it. What are the defining ingredients? These might be the primary grain or protein in the dish, or it might be defined by a specific spice or other ingredient.
If possible, try to talk with someone who cooks the dish. You could explain to your server at the restaurant that you are doing a project for a college class and would like to talk with the chef about their dish. See if you can call the restaurant or visit at a later time to chat with the chef. Ask them about how they make their dish and why it is important to them. This is actually pretty easy – chefs love to talk about their food, and it is an opportunity to meet an interesting new person and learn first-hand about the dish!
Your presentation
You have two options to present:
Record a 3-5 minute narrated slideshow (using Google Slides or Power Point) and Studio or another screen capture software of your choice. NOTE: I will stop watching the video after 6 minutes. Material presented in the video after 6 minutes will not be considered in grading.
A Sway or Story Maps infographic
Content of your presentation
You are encouraged to conduct first person interviews and include quotes from your primary sources in your paper.
Specifically, your presentation must address:
At least two photos of your dish
A description of the dishThe defining ingredients in the dish
How it is presented
How it is consumed
Note if any of the above have been modified in the dish’s migration to California
The country of originclimate
dominant starches and proteins in the culture’s diet
How or when the dish migrated to California (or where ever you are currently located)
How the dish has been modified in its migration
Your overall impressions viewed through your geographer’s cultural lens.Consider who consumes the dish (people from the dish’s source culture? others?)
Where or when is it usually consumed? Is this an ”anytime” food, or something specific to a holiday, season or time of day?
How is your perception of the culture from where the dish is from shape or inform your feelings about the dish?
How you view the dish, and if your perceptions of it changed between your first introduction to it and now.
and write 1-2 sentences summarizing what you ate, where you ate it and the most interesting thing about your dish. (This should be done on a separate word doc)

Title: A Pawsitive and Challenging Impact Human–Animal Bond and Social Work; Evidence Based-Animal-Assisted Therapy Animal Assisted Therapy Interactions Describe the purpose and rationale for the paper. Briefly state the main issue/problem that is discussed in the paper. Discuss the prevalence of the problem at the national data, state, and even local data. For example, if you are working with an agency impacted by the COVID-19, describe the prevalence of the problem at the national, state, and even local level. Discuss the demographics based on race, gender, socio-economic status, education, etc. Describe the significance of the topic examined in social work practice and the intent of the assignment. A review of the current literature should be reviewed. Should not exceed 2-3 pages. Should be double-spaced,and in APA format. Please include a cover page with the names of all group members listed. Also, must include references (a minimum of 5 references, not more than the last 5 years. However, demographic information and the prevalence of the problem should not be more than 3 years).
Included in this section should be: 1) Introduction to your capstone topic and rationale for choosing this topic; 2) Description of the client system you are researching (ex. children, families, veterans, aging, etc.); 3) What data is presented in scholarly articles and other literature as it relates to what you would like to learn more about? Include the prevalence of the problem at the national data, state, and even local data; 4) Describe the significance of the topic examined in social work practice and the intent of the assignment.
Again, a review of the current literature should be included in your paper, along with a reference page.
Feedback from instructor-
Human–Animal Bond and Social Work; Evidence Based-Animal-Assisted Therapy is a great topic for research. it will be great to include the work you have done to assist others with their mental health, but you will also need to research articles and studies that have been completed about the benefits and challenges of animal-assisted therapy.

Use a formal draft of what I have included below. That was my research paper. Use that paper and Consider providing a brief mention of the specific industries or sectors that are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats to enhance context. To enhance clarity, briefly mention how these cyber threats impact businesses or individuals. Consider adding a brief conclusion to the introduction that summarizes the main objectives and sets the stage for the subsequent sections. Additionally, consider expanding the reference list to include a broader range of sources, including recent publications and industry reports. I need to submit work in progress within the PPT template. Your final MRP2 report should follow the instructions given in the PPT templates.
Note 1: Need proper citations and more references including links as well as more evidence. you can add research papers for evidence not only included papers. Please refer above information.
Note 2:Name is Formal draft submitted by end of week 7.docx (Attached below) that was the paper I needed to include the matter in that paper.

What is it that federal, state, and local governments want when it comes to health care in the US?
Where do politicians fall in the scheme of making health care accessible?
Support your statements with scholarly references and appropriate examples.APA Format, NO AI

I am in need of a 200 word discussion post and 2 150 word responses. Discussion: Part 1. In your own words, construct an overview of the critical infrastructure sector you choose for this discussion based on the ones that we are reading about this week. Part 2. Examine at least three of the following:
Unique aspects as they relate to national security
Risks/threats/hazards/vulnerabilities related to national security
Potential countermeasures/mitigations related to the continuity of operations
Minimizing disruption and improving first responder safety
Cross-sector dependencies/interdependencies Part 3. Give your opinion on how either a physical attack, a cyber event, or a natural disaster could impact critical infrastructure (just discuss one of these, not all three).
Response #1 (Matt): Good evening Professor & Class,
In your own words, construct an overview of the critical infrastructure sector you choose for this discussion based on the ones that we are reading about this week. Based off our readings for this week three, the Dams Sector supplies essential services for water holding and control, including hydroelectric power generation, municipal and industrial water supplies, agricultural irrigation, residue and flood control, river navigation for inland mass shipping, industrial waste management, and recreation (Dams Sector pg. V). This sector helps to control flooding in high flood zones, generate electricity, and supply water to aid in the growth of crops across the United States. The Dam Sector is vital to the nations critical infrastructure because it plays into the success of other sectors such as Nuclear. Sufficient water supply is critical to keeping nuclear cores cool and preventing overheating.
Examine at least three of the following: Unique aspects as they relate to national security, Risks/threats/hazards/vulnerabilities related to national security, Cross-sector dependencies/interdependencies.
The Dams Sector is vulnerable to risks from any form of disaster whether it’s man-made or natural. This is a commonality it shares with the essential infrastructure family. Dams are under threat from erosion, structural deterioration, and aging technology. Erosion, internal and external corrosion, and mechanical failure, accounts for 94% of all Dam related failures. Ground instability accounts for the remaining 6% (Dams Sector, Specific Plan 2015). In addition, some more recent problems have affected the Dams Sector stability, such as population growth and urban development, increased frequency, and volatility of natural disasters such as floods and hurricanes, a shrinking maintenance work force, and a lack of resources and funding for security. All these areas contribute to an increased risk within the Dams Sector. The communications, energy, food and agriculture, transportation, nuclear reactors, and water/wastewater sectors are all reliant on the sector that deals with Dams. Hydropower dams provide electricity and black out start capabilities, water supply to farmland and farmers, and many major roads within the nation pass through dams. This is an example of how the Dam Sector is part of an interconnected coalition of critical infrastructure that keeps this nation running. Give your opinion on how either a physical attack, a cyber event, or a natural disaster could impact critical infrastructure (just discuss one of these, not all three).
In my opinion, the most likely catastrophic event that could have major ramifications on the dam sector is a natural disaster. As I discussed in part two, large and violent natural disasters seem to be occurring more frequently. With many dams already having questionable structural integrity, a powerful earthquake could cause significant damage. Two of the nation’s largest dams; the Oroville Dam and the New Bullards Bar Dam are both located in California, a state that has the most seismic activity in the continental United States. A large enough earthquake around these dams could have negative effects on thousands of people. Hope everyone is having a great week 3!
Matt
Reference:
Dams Sector-Specific Plan. (2015). An Annex to the NIPP 2013. Retrieved February 20, 2024,from
https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/nipp-ssp-dams-2015-508.pdf.
Dams sector. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA (n.d.).
Retrieved February 20, 2024, from https://www.cisa.gov/dams-sector
Response #2 (Luke): Hello Class,
Part 1. For this week’s discussion I will be going into the sector of Food and Agriculture.This sector is quite unique it is almost completely “under private ownership and is composed of an estimated 2.1 million farms; 935,000 restaurants; and more than 200,000 registered food manufacturing, processing, and storage facilities.” (CISA, 2024). This sector is responsible for not only feeding people but supplying clothing as well accounting for nearly “one-fifth of the Nation’s economic activity” (DHS, 2024). This sector follows your food from when it grows in the ground or raised all the way to the grocery store and to your plate making it vital for the health and safety of people.
Part 2.
Unique aspects as they relate to national security:
The unique aspects of the food and agriculture sector are shown brightly through its private ownership. Most farms, grocery stores, and restaurants are owned by private parties. The government then provides oversight to these sectors through the United States Department of Agriculture whos mission is “provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management” (USDA, 2024). As well as the food and drug administration whos job is “ responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.”. These two agencies provide oversight to the privatized owners of the Food and Agriculture Sector.
Risks/threats/hazards/vulnerabilities related to national security: There are many hazards for the Food and Agriculture but the one which is most dangerous is extreme weather which can knock out crops and make for food shortages which can cause starvation and inflation of food prices. One example of this is “premature budding due to a warm winter caused $220 million in losses of Michigan cherries in 2012” (Climate Change,2024). These events not only make for economic damages but can trickle to the economy driving grocery prices up. Another way is the recalling of food, certain foods can go to consumer shelves and be unhealthy which may cause people to fall ill and even may cause death. One example of this is the Cargill turkey company which recalled 35 million pounds of ground turkey which caused 90 people to get sick and one death.
Cross-sector dependencies/interdependencies
The food and agriculture sector relies on many different other critical sectors. One of the most important is the water and wastewater system as many plants and livestocks need water to survive so without this sector many crops would die out as well as livestock. Another sector which is extremely important is the chemical sector. As the chemical advances further new pesticides as well as fertilizers are used to help grow and protect plants from insects and other harmful agents.
Part 3
A physical attack would be the most harmful to the food agriculture industry either directly or indirectly. As the food and agriculture sector relies so heavily on many other sectors an indirect attack on a water supply, power grid, or fuel station could cause crop loss or crop contamination leading to unsafe food as well as a food shortage. Another direct physical attack through Agri-terrorism causes widespread death due to undetectable poisons which would cripple a population.The USDA and FDA work to thwart these efforts but with how time consuming the crop and livestock process is it is imperative to mitigate all attacks.
-Luke
Refrences
Food and Agriculture Sector. Food and Agriculture Sector | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA. (n.d.). https://www.cisa.gov/topics/critical-infrastructure-security-and-resilience/critical-infrastructure-sectors/food-and-agriculture-sector
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. (n.d.). Food and agriculture sector and other related activities. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/food/food-defense-initiatives/food-and-agriculture-sector-and-other-related-activities
About the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA. (n.d.). https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda
Commissioner, O. of the. (n.d.). What we do. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/what-we-do#:~:text=Information%20for%20Consumers-,FDA%20Mission,and%20products%20that%20emit%20radiation.
US EPA. Climate Impacts on Agriculture and Food Supply | Climate Change Impacts | US EPA. (n.d.). https://climatechange.chicago.gov/climate-impacts/climate-impacts-agriculture-and-food-supply
Mohr, A. (n.d.). The 5 largest food recalls in history. Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0512/the-5-largest-food-recalls-in-history.aspx