Category: Select subject(s)

Your practice has decided to develop a subspecialty for mental healthcare of refugees and homeless patients. You have been tasked with developing a narrated PowerPoint presentation with video that can be shared to stakeholders. See below for assignment instructions. Also be sure to review the rubric, which provides a detailed breakdown on how you will be graded.

Presentation Guidelines

Your presentation should include the following sections:

• Brief Introduction
• Team Formation
• Identify and assemble a team of mental health professionals with rationale for their inclusion on the team.
• Assign roles and responsibilities to each team member.
• Needs Assessment
• Conduct research to understand the primary health concerns of refugee and/or homeless populations. Include information from at least 2 credible sources about the needs for these patients.
• Identify barriers to healthcare access, including transportation, financial constraints, and mental health challenges.
• Discuss considerations with legal, ethical, cultural, and language barrier concerns.
• Service Plan Development
• Create a service plan that includes what you determine to be necessary for treatment for this patient population. Examples: medical check-ups, mental health support, substance abuse counseling, and/or social services assistance.
• Define protocols for referrals to hospitals, shelters, and rehabilitation centers.
• Establish a schedule for mobile clinics or designated clinic hours and determine how you will be situated in a location easily accessible to the patient population.
• Expand on which therapy techniques and assessment skills should be utilizes specifically for this patient population to ensure holistic care.
• Partnerships and Resources
• Identify at least 2 potential partnerships with local shelters, community organizations, and government agencies.
• Reflection
• What personal biases or stereotypes do you hold regarding refugee and/or homeless patients? How can this create a fear of working with this patient population? What biases or stereotypes could other providers hold?
• How might bias and/or stereotypes impact the care provided for this patient population?
• Have you ever assumed a homeless patients health condition was solely due to their lifestyle choices? How can you or healthcare professionals shift perspective to focus on their individual needs and circumstances?
• Conclusion and References

Background

In this assignment, you will take on the role of an Arbitrator and create a checklist and a presentation that will be delivered to both union and company leaders. Your goal is to clearly outline your arbitration decision, justify your reasoning, and provide recommendations to prevent future disputes. Note that this assignment has two parts.

Part 1: Arbitration Agreement Checklist

Your first task is to complete the Arbitration Agreement Checklist. This document will summarize the key details of the dispute and arbitration process. You may copy and paste the checklist directly into your presentation.

Arbitration Agreement Checklist:

• Name of First Party — Union, Company, or Individual Employee:
• Name of Second Party — Union, Company, or Individual Employee:
• Summary of Dispute:
• Arbitrator(s) Name(s):
• State Where Arbitration Takes Place:
• Arbitrator Compensation Method:

Part 2: Narrated Presentation

Next, you will prepare a 5-6 slide presentation using PowerPoint or other presentation software. Your presentation should include the five elements listed below.

• Introduction: Briefly introduce the arbitration case and its significance.
• Summary of Your Decision: State your arbitration ruling and reasoning in simple, professional language.
• Reasons/Support for Your Decision: Explain three reasons that justify your ruling. Use examples or references to labor laws, policies, or ethical considerations when possible.
• Two Recommendations for the Future: Suggest two realistic strategies to help prevent similar disputes in the future.
• Conclusion: Summarize your key points and final thoughts on how arbitration can help resolve labor disputes effectively.

1. Distinguish ABA from other psychological fields by identifying which of the articles is behavior analytic and which is not, and provide an explanation for your choice. Be sure to use in-text citations to back up the facts in this section.

• Be sure to identify which of the seven dimensions of ABA are present in the behavior analytic article.
• Analyze why the other article is not behavior analytic. How do you know the seven dimensions are not present? Be specific when discussing the dimensions that are present and absent.

1. Differentiate ABA from the other branches of behavior analysis, by explaining the differences and connections between ABA, behaviorism, and EBA. Be sure to use in-text citations to back up the facts in this section.

• Which aspects are shared and which aspects make them different from each other? Be sure to discuss both similarities and differences.

Refer to the What Is ABA? rubric to ensure you understand the grading criteria for this assignment.

The Eastland Plaza Branch of the Indiana University Credit Union was having trouble getting the correct staffing levels to match customer arrival patterns. On some days, the number of tellers was too high relative to the customer traffic, so that tellers were often idle. On other days, the opposite occurred. Long customer waiting lines formed because the relatively few tellers could not keep up with the number of customers. The credit union manager, James Chilton, knew that there was a problem, but he had little of the quantitative training he believed would be necessary to find a better staffing solution. James figured that the problem could be broken down into three parts. First, he needed a reliable forecast of each days number of customer arrivals. Second, he needed to translate these forecasts into staffing levels that would make an adequate trade-off between teller idleness and customer waiting. Third, he needed to translate these staffing levels into individual teller work assignmentswho should come to work when.

The last two parts of the problem require analysis tools (queueing and scheduling) that we have not covered. However, you can help James with the first partforecasting. The file lists the number of customers entering this credit union branch each day of the past year. It also lists other information: the day of the week, whether the day was a staff or faculty payday, and whether the day was the day before or after a holiday. Use this data set to develop one or more forecasting models that James could use to help solve his problem. Based on your model(s), make any recommendations about staffing that appear.

Each case study must be original discussion and analysis, not counting the title page, reference page, figures, tables, and appendixes. The statements in each Case Study must be supported by biblicalintegration and at least 2 scholarly references, cited throughout the narrative and placed on the reference list in the APA format. Case Study assigned questions are listed in the chart below.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool. The tool is a starting point for instructors to check overall Academic Integrity and higher scores generally indicate a higher probability of Academic Misconduct. The higher a score the higher the probability that there are too high a percentage of quotations included in the narrative, and/or there are passages that have not been properly cited.

Discussion, you examined a common set of assumptions characterizing the behavior of behavior analysts. One of those assumptions is the Law of Parsimony. The history and etymology of the word parsimony is from the Latin pars-, meaning to act sparingly, be thrifty (with), refrain from (Merriam-Webster, n.d.). By extension, the Law of Parsimony posits that given two explanations for a given phenomenon, you should choose the simplest scientific explanation that fits the evidence. Ultimately, an important purpose for using parsimonious interpretations is to enable a principle of economy when determining where new findings might incorporate into the existing knowledge base of a given field. By way of illustration, consider the following review regarding negative symptoms in schizophrenia. In the review, the authors identify a lengthy list of nearly 20 negative schizophrenia symptoms ranging from different forms of affect issues to poor grooming to asociality. Applying the law of parsimony (referred to as Occams Razor in the review) the authors simplified their evidence by stating, …we propose that while negative symptoms are varied and broad in both their clinical presentation and longitudinal course, they can all be subsumed under the concept of avolition. As the primary construct, avolition translates to decreased functional performance, a hallmark of schizophrenia’s longer-term outcome but identifiable in its earliest stages (Foussias, & Remington, 2010). Note: In ABA, parsimony refers to ruling out simpler, behavior-analytic explanations (e.g., reinforcement, environmental variables) before assuming complex internal causes not simply simplifying the way we communicate about behavior. For this Assignment, you will consider why parsimony is an important construct a behavior analyst might use when communicating interventions to a parent or teacher. References: Foussias, G., & Remington, G. (2010). Negative symptoms in schizophrenia: Avolition and Occams razor. Schizophrenia Bulletin , 36 (2), 359369. Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Parsimony. Retrieved February 6, 2021, from Write an explanation addressing why parsimony is important for a behavior analyst when communicating a prospective intervention to a parent or teacher. Be parsimonious in your response. Be sure to support your Assignment with specific references to behavior-analytic theory and research. In addition to the Learning Resources, search the Walden Library and/or the internet for peer-reviewed articles to support your Assignment. Use proper APA format and citations, including those in the Learning Resources.

Problem Statement

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Essay Title Introduction: Start with a hook to grab the reader’s attention. Provide background information on the topic. State the purpose of the essay and your thesis statement. Body Paragraphs: Each paragraph should focus on a single main point or argument. Begin each paragraph with a topic sentence that introduces the main idea. Support your main points with evidence, examples, and quotations from credible sources. Use transition words and phrases to create coherence between paragraphs. Conclusion: Summarize the main points of your essay. Restate your thesis statement in different words. Provide a concluding thought or suggestion for further research. Outlines what nanomaterials and nanotechnology are and explain why this field of scientific and technological innovation has grown rapidly Explains how the application of specialized Nanomaterials and nanotechnology have been applied to address specific problems or issues, for example: The use of silver nanoparticles in socks to inhibit the growth of bacteria and stop the socks becoming smelly. Discusses and evaluates the implications of using nanomaterials and nanotechnology. There is growing concern that products with nanomaterials are being introduced before these effects have been fully investigated. Shows excellent research from a variety of information sources with complete in text citation of fully documented APA references. Show consistently applied scientific language to communicate your understanding clearly and precisely.

Purpose: Every individual entering the field of speech-language pathology needs to consider the options for applying in different geographical locations.

Post: Review the https://careers.asha.org/getting-the-job/working-abroad/ . You live in the United States, create an initial post in which you summarize and discuss 3 important issues regarding work in a country in which you are not credentialed. Write 300 words discussing these three important issues. In your original post, consider how might this impact a Speech Language Pathologist who holds the CCC credential and might be living abroad.

Rubric: Quality of Post: Student noted 3 issues for working abroad in an integrated, thoughtful response.

Using your research and outline, you will complete a 56 page research paper complying with the formatting and content instructions below. Formatting: 56 pages, not including title and reference pages Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced Left justified only with 1 1/2 inch margins on the left side 1 inch margins at the top, right, and bottom Current APA format Numbered pages At least 5 scholarly sources that are less than 10 years old Show block quotations for more than 40 words: o Single-spaced with double-space separating quotes o Indented 5 spaces from the left-hand margin o No quotation marks Reference page in current APA format including active URL links (not included in page total) o Double-space between references and single space within the reference Content: A title page that includes: o Course number and name o Case name o Your name o Date submitted o Respectfully submitted to: (Instructors Name) Introduction o Incorporate relevant concepts from the textbook, supported by text page numbers Description of the major issues related to the topic Managerial/leadership implications/responsibilities Strategic organizational implications/responsibilities Impact on employees, resources, and/or stakeholders Legal concerns for employers (if any) o Specify applicable laws Biblical integration o Integrate Scripture throughout the document to support analysis, synthesis, and evaluation Conclusion Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

TASK:

Read the attached and below references and answer the following questions:

How should the U.S. use security assistance tools in response to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, either in terms of near-term goals to assist Ukraine and other states affected by the conflict or in terms of longer-term national security objectives? Reponse should:

o Recommend policy options by articulating clear objective(s) and the ways and means with respect to security assistance tools to advance those objectives.

o Evaluate the constraints potentially limiting U.S. action and evaluate the risks associated with any recommendations.

o Support your recommendations.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Write a 1-2 page single-spaced position paper addressing the task above. Use the attached Department of the Air Force, Air Force Handbook 33-337, The Tongue and Quill page 228 position paper format and follow the paper outline below. Use the assessment rubric below as an assessment. Ensure there is no detection of AI. An example of the paper format is attached.

To limit the level of effort needed for this paper, no additional research required outside of the references, but may do so if it is necessary to support recommendation(s). The paper must, at a minimum, address the following:

A careful explanation of the objective(s) sought in the export of arms (or the limitation of arms exports) to Ukraine in support of their ongoing conflict with Russia (or to other countries in response to this conflict). Include a clear recommendation(s) for the ways and means you suggest using to achieve the objective(s) with respect to the security assistant tools and a clear articulation of the logic underpinning your assertion that the ways and means will advance the objective(s). Note: The assignment does not ask you to describe current U.S. policy objectives in Ukraine, nor does the assignment ask you to address the full spectrum of the instruments of power; the intent is for you to develop objective(s) with potential strategic value to the U.S. and to articulate how they could be advanced through the use of the security assistance tools discussed in this course (e.g., Foreign Military Sales, Foreign Military Financing, International Cooperation Programs, etc.).

An evaluation of the constraints possibly limiting U.S. action and risks associated with the recommendation, along with measures to mitigate and manage that risk, and an assessment of the relative likelihood of various positive and negative outcomes (i.e., rewards/costs, success/failure, containment/escalation, etc.).

Support the position using examples or quotes from the required reading, as well as own interpretation and analysis of the material. Cite supporting information using endnotes in the format prescribed by the Chicago Manual of Style.

Successfully demonstrate an ability to develop policy options for the role of international acquisition and security assistance to achieve national security objectives in an authentic, current and real-world situation.

PAPER OUTLINE:

I. Heading:

MEMORANDUM FOR [Decision Authority/Audience]

FROM: [Organization/Office Symbol]

SUBJECT: Position Paper [Clear, Specific Issue Statement]

II. Purpose: Provide a clear, one-sentence statement of what the paper does. Example: This paper recommends [specific action] regarding [issue] in order to [desire outcome].

III. Background (1 short paragraph): Brief, revelant context necessary to understand the issue. Keep this section factual and concise. Include what the issue is, why it matters, previous decisions or guidance, key constraints (policy, legal, fiscal, operational).

IV. Discussion: This is the analytical core of the paper. Problem statement – clearly define the issue, identify impacts if not addressed and identify stakeholders. Analysis organize logically with possible structures of OPTION 1: COA 1 description with pros/cons and COA 2 description with pros/cons or OPTION 2: Thematic analysis operational impacts, strategic impacts, resource implications, risks, legal/policy considerations. Keep analysis balanced and objective.

IV. Recommendation (Position): Clearly state the recommended course of action. Include the preferred COA, why it is superior, risk mitigation steps, and required approvals or resources. Example: Recommend approving COA2 to implement [action], as it provides the best balance of operational effectiveness and cost efficiency while minimizing risk.

ASSESSMENT RUBRIC:

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Policy Options.

Made clear, creative and exceptional well supported policy recommendation(s) to improve how the U.S. can use security assistance tools in response to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, and improve political and economic interactions and joint processes to evaluate and manage DoD resources to achieve national security objectives.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Constraints/Risk.

Exceptional evaluation of potential constraints and risks of recommended U.S. use of security assistance tools in support of Ukraine.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Support Material.

Exceptional use of provided materials and/or other sources to support objectives and recommendations

CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING

Issue/problem being considered critically is stated clearly and described comprehensively.

Information is taken from source(s) w/ interpretation/evaluation to develop comprehensive analysis/synthesis.

Specific position is imaginative, taking into account the complexities of the issue. Limits of position are acknowledged. Others points of view are synthesized within position.

Appropriate and convincing application of prior learning or existing knowledge to a new context.

SHORT WRITING: Content.

Compelling argument with abundant critical, creative thought & analysis/insight.

Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate thorough knowledge/mastery of course material.

WRITING: Organization & Structure.

Use of headings significantly enhances the clarity and organization of the paper.

Ideas are artfully & logically organized in a compelling way, reflecting a sophisticated analysis / argumentation.

Paragraphs & transitions are creative & persuasive, substantially enhance main points.

WRITING: Sources & Evidence.

Skillful use of high-quality, credible, relevant sources to develop compelling and contextually appropriate ideas and support argument(s).

Citations and references are formatted correctly.

WRITING: Language, Syntax & Mechanics.

Clear & concise language skillfully communicates meaning to readers.

Main points are clearly identified.

All sentences are well-written with varied sentence structure; manipulates complex sentences for effect/impact.

Virtually free of errors in grammar, punctuation & spelling.

Visual aids (i.e., figures / tables) are used (as needed) to greatly enhance assignment (no spelling errors, concise, readable).

PRESUBMISSION CHECKLIST:

1-2 pages maximum

Clear, concise, active voice

Bottom line up front (BLUF approach)

Decision-focused

Minimal fluff

Profressional tone

Single-spaced, TNR 12pt, 1-inch margins.

REFERENCES:

(a) President Trump and President Zelensky oval office meeting excerpt, 28 February 2025, (watch 7:05 minute video).

(b) Defense Talk with Secretary Austin and President Zelensky at NDU, December 2023, (review minutes: 05:00-09:30, and 11:00-25:30).

(c) Michael Gordon and Isabel Coles, U.S. to Restore Military Support to Ukraine After It Agrees to Cease-Fire, The Wall Street Journal, 11 March 2025 (5 pages).

(d) Congressional Research Service, U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine, 22 May 2024, (2 pages).

(e) Isabel Coles, How Much Hs the U.S. Spent on the Ukraine in the War?,The Wall Street Journal, 26 February 2025, (4 pages).

(f) Dan Ward, HIMARS Hidden Superpower and Other Acquisition Lesson from Ukraine, Defense One, 5 August 2022, . (2 pages).

(g) Rob Arnett, Ethics and Arms Sales: Operationalizing the Just War Tradition, The Strategy Bridge, 20 October 2016, . (5 pages).

(h) Jonathan Helton, Military Aid: Financing Foreign Conflict? The Strategy Bridge, 19 August 2019, . (6 pages).