Category: Research & Summaries

I am in need of a 300 word discussion post and two 200 word responses.
Discussion post: Discuss the similarities and/or differences between the external borders of European Union (EU), the U.S. – Mexico border, and the U.S.-Canadian border? Explain how the borders within the EU have changed since the “Cold War”? (LO8.1 & LO8.2)
Response #1 (Cassandra/ Cas) Greetings, Dr. DiRenzo and Classmates,
The final countdown has begun. I wish each of you nothing but success in all you do. Plunging into our final discussion post left some extraordinary topics to address. We are tasked with discussing the similarities and differences between the external borders of the European Union (EU), the U.S.-Mexico border, and the U.S.-Canadian border. Explain how the borders within the EU have changed since the “Cold War”?
The differences between the European Union and the United States are that the (EU) welcomes everyone in their country with open arms, and the US desperately tries to limit who can cross our borders. The similarity between the two countries is that the realization has surfaced that terrorism is on the rise and spreading viciously like cancer. There is a 6.1% jump in 2023, which were non-EU citizens, which could be some terrorists’ (EUROSTAT, 2024). Other similarities are that both countries rely on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to monitor and screen migrant crossings. The similarities between the US and Mexico are that both countries have struggled to gain control of their borders. A once ignored political debate of immigration has now morphed into an explosion of a phenomenon of push and pull narratives that continue to drive the political meltdown of failed policies of Title 42 expulsions, COVID-19, and a strained lack of resources at our borders, with millions of migrant lives caught in the crosshairs which are running from economic instability, and politically troubled war-torn countries in record numbers, only to be caged in unofficial camps like animals in a foreign country filled with turmoil. As the border crisis continues to grow more chaotic, it only enhances the nature of terrorism. The difference is that a massive shift of 54% of migrants crossing the border now come from countries other than Mexico, such as Venezuela, China, and Guatemala (Gramlich, 2024). There are some critical differences between the U.S.-Canadian border and the US. For example, Canada, for starters, is geographically more challenging to access because the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans surround it. Canada handles fewer immigration cases per year and is much stricter on its immigration policy than the US, only allowing 28 percent of families of migrants, which include (spouses, minor children, and parents). In contrast, the US allowed 68% under the same family category (Gramlich, 2024). Similarities in the U.S.-Canadian border are that both countries collaborate to ensure cohesive immigration and family reunification meet economic needs. How the European Union (EU) borders have changed since the “Cold War.” The best, well-laid plans do not always go to plan. With that said, there were unique opportunities that the EU wanted to capitalize on to take advantage of strengthening host relationships; however, the COVID-19 pandemic plagued the nation at record-setting paces with poor political guidance, the US mortgage crisis crept in through the back door without warning, and the fear and repression of civil wars in North Africa, and the Middle East ignited a global migration crisis across the border, with so many crises’ evolving at once backlash set in against EU (Schimmelfennig, 2018). Operationally, with the support of its Coast Guard partners, the EU switched its focus to building tighter external border control. Ultimately, the EU overcame its economic hardships through the power of influence that transcends national government boundaries (Lavenex et al., 2021).
EUROSTAT. (2024). Statistics explained. https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Migration_and_migrant_population_statistics
Gramlich, J. (2024). Migrant encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border hit a record high at the end of 2023. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/02/15/migrant-encounters-at-the-us-mexico-border-hit-a-record-high-at-the-end-of-2023/
Lavenex, S., Krizic, I., Veuthey, A. (2021). EU boundaries in the making: Functionalist versus federalist. Journal of European Public Policy. https://doi.org/10.1080/ 13501763.2021.1881586
Schimmelfennig, F. (2018). European integration ‘theory’ in times of crisis. A comparison of the Euro and Schengen crises. Journal of European Public Policy, 25(7), 969– 989. https://doi.org/10.1080/13501763.2017.1421252
Cheers,
– Cas
Response #2 (Michael): Good morning class and Dr DiRenzo, the similarities between the external borders of the European Union (EU), and the United States – Mexico border are that they are highly concerned with balancing security and the flow of trade. Since there is no restrictions against immigration in the European Union, there is no “illegal immigrant,” and so illegal immigration is not specifically a concern. But the EU organization Frontex, like the U.S. Border Patrol, is concerned with crime and terrorism introduced via immigration (Economist, 2021). Another similarity is in infrastructure, i.e. advanced border control systems, including surveillance technologies and databases, that are used to manage and monitor borders. The U.S.-Mexico border has some walls and fencing, whereas the EU does not.
While the EU’s borders are unique because of their multinational managment and free movement policies, the U.S.-Mexico border is heavily fortified and focused on security. The U.S.-Canada border stands out for its relative openness and extensive cooperation.
When the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, Germany reunified and the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991, allowing for the creation of many new independent states and redrawing national boundaries throughout Europe. The Schengen Agreement, created to facilitate the flow of goods, services, and persons across European borders, was fully implemented in 1995 (Felbermayr et al., 2018), and from there Europe expanded and unified. Today’s European Union faces such challenges as migration crises and “Brexit” in which the United Kingdom chose to leave the EU, creating a hard border.
Thank you,
Scott
References
Economist. (2021). Frontex, the EU’s border force, swells in size. https://www.economist.com/europe/2021/03/03/frontex-the-eus-border-force-swells-in-size
Felbermayr, G., Gröschl, J., & Steinwachs, T. (2018). The Trade Effects of Border Controls: Evidence from the European Schengen Agreement. Journal of Common Market Studies, 56(2), 335–351. https://doi-org.ezproxy2.apus.edu/10.1111/jcms.12603

Virtualization began in the 1960s, as a method for logically dividing the system resources provided by mainframe computers between different applications. Since then, the meaning of the term has broadened. Today, virtualization refers to the ability to create multiple independent instances of servers and desktops with disparate operating systems running on a single physical computer.
Research and write a 500- to 750-word report discussing virtualization and properly use vocabulary associated with cybersecurity. Address the following:
· Describe the fundamental concepts of the cybersecurity discipline and use them to provide system security.
· Describe the main components of confidentiality, integrity, availability, access, authentication, authorization, nonrepudiation, and privacy.
· Define and contrast the terms host and guest operating system.
· Define the term hypervisor and explain how you would examine attack indicators and attack timing.
· Compare and contrast the different types of hypervisors, how they are used, and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
· Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a virtualized computing environment.
· Describe how virtualization can assist a cybersecurity analyst in exploring malware.
Support your report with at least 3 scholarly resources.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.Requirements: 750 words

In the process of journal selection, how do you ensure alignment with ethical standards and policies? Discuss the importance of maintaining ethical integrity in research publication and its implications for the academic community.
What criteria do you consider most important when selecting a journal for publication in your area of research?
Embed course material concepts, principles, and theories (which require supporting citations) in your initial response along with at least one scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article. Keep in mind that these scholarly references can be found in the Saudi Digital Library by conducting an advanced search specific to scholarly references. Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.

In the process of journal selection, how do you ensure alignment with ethical standards and policies? Discuss the importance of maintaining ethical integrity in research publication and its implications for the academic community.
What criteria do you consider most important when selecting a journal for publication in your area of research?
Embed course material concepts, principles, and theories (which require supporting citations) in your initial response along with at least one scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article. Keep in mind that these scholarly references can be found in the Saudi Digital Library by conducting an advanced search specific to scholarly references. Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.

In the process of journal selection, how do you ensure alignment with ethical standards and policies? Discuss the importance of maintaining ethical integrity in research publication and its implications for the academic community.
What criteria do you consider most important when selecting a journal for publication in your area of research?
Embed course material concepts, principles, and theories (which require supporting citations) in your initial response along with at least one scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article. Keep in mind that these scholarly references can be found in the Saudi Digital Library by conducting an advanced search specific to scholarly references. Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.

In the process of journal selection, how do you ensure alignment with ethical standards and policies? Discuss the importance of maintaining ethical integrity in research publication and its implications for the academic community.
What criteria do you consider most important when selecting a journal for publication in your area of research?
Embed course material concepts, principles, and theories (which require supporting citations) in your initial response along with at least one scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article. Keep in mind that these scholarly references can be found in the Saudi Digital Library by conducting an advanced search specific to scholarly references. Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.

In the process of journal selection, how do you ensure alignment with ethical standards and policies? Discuss the importance of maintaining ethical integrity in research publication and its implications for the academic community.
What criteria do you consider most important when selecting a journal for publication in your area of research?
Embed course material concepts, principles, and theories (which require supporting citations) in your initial response along with at least one scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article. Keep in mind that these scholarly references can be found in the Saudi Digital Library by conducting an advanced search specific to scholarly references. Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.

Introduction
There is great responsibility in conducting research and handling data. Transparency is part of this ethos. Researchers or prospective researchers are responsible for ensuring that they are conducting research for the right reasons and with proper research aptitude. When considering the role of the researcher, it is helpful to reflect on what it means to conduct research. This reflexivity allows for clarity of the researcher’s positionality.
Overview
The purpose of this final assessment is to develop your own subtopic within the broader topic selected for this quarter. You will compose a research proposal outline using the resources from our course and any other articles you find to support your subtopic. You may take either a qualitative or quantitative approach.
Use one of the following templates to explore the subtopic you are proposing and complete all the research characteristics that are reflected in each of the PowerPoint slides:
Assessment 3 – Qualitative Template [PPTX] Download Assessment 3 – Qualitative Template [PPTX].
Assessment 3 – Quantitative Template [PPTX] Download Assessment 3 – Quantitative Template [PPTX].
Please leave all subheadings in the PowerPoint slides and build your content under those subheadings. Use a sentence-style outline and be sure to explain your points clearly. Also, be sure to use cited support throughout the outline. Once completed, this template can serve as a guide for your own research proposal project in the future.
Instructions
This assessment requires that you use your accumulated knowledge about the elements of research. In this final assessment, create a proposal for how you might study the topic selected for you, either qualitatively or quantitatively.
A PowerPoint template has been provided for you to outline your ideas. Each slide has a major heading that focuses on the given research component. The major headings are accompanied by subheadings that signal the main points to be addressed. As this is a PowerPoint presentation, you are not asked to provide a full narrative, but rather clear and concise bullet points in brief sentence style demonstrating your understanding of each aspect of the plan. Please use accurate APA style and format for this assessment including citations and references. Detailed instructions for this assessment are embedded in the Power Point template. Please follow the instructions and remove the instructions from the final assessment submission.
You may want to use the articles provided for the first two assessments. You should also use the course textbook and any additional scholarly sources you choose to support your proposal. See Program Library Research Guides, Reviewing the Literature, and Library Help for guidance.

write one short essay (1-paragraphs ).
1. How are the concepts of alienated labor and emotional labor illustrated in the movie “The Great Happiness Space?

Assignment Content
PLEASE!!!!! DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS ASSIGNMENT UNLESS YOU HAVE:
1.COMPLETED THE PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT and gained approval of a research question2.Found ONE RESEARCH ARTICLE using the method taught in the video in this week’s folder
For this assignment, follow the directions CAREFULLY:
Step 1: Download the EXCEL document below -Excel is provided in the folder below:
Step 2: Fill in ONLY the BLUE portions for your ONE article.(If you have answers for how and what, your article IS a research article; if not, please go back to find one)
Step 3: SAVE AS an EXCEL (NOT a PDF)
Step 4: Submit the complete form here.