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  • Social network services are emerging as a promising IT-based business, with some services already…

    Social network services are emerging as a promising IT-based business, with some services already being
    provided commercially such as Facebook, Cyworld and Xiaonei. However, it is not yet clear which
    potential audience groups will be key social network service participants. Moreover, the process showing
    how an individual actually decides to start using a social network service may be somewhat different from
    current web-based community services. Hence, the aims of this paper are twofold. First, we empirically
    examine how individual characteristics affect actual user acceptance of social network services. To
    examine these individual characteristics, we apply a Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to construct
    an amended model that focuses on three individual differences: social identity, altruism and telepresence,
    and one perceived construct: the perceived encouragement, imported from psychology-based research.
    Next, we examine if the users’ perception to see a target social network service as human relationshiporiented service or as a task-oriented service could be a moderator between perceived constructs and
    actual use. As a result, we discover that the perceived encouragement and perceived orientation are
    significant constructs that affect actual use of social network services.
    Attachments:
    5435959_1_RQ.pdf

  • A major international business magazine – HBR (Herbert Management Review) – has contracted you…

    Scenario
    A major international business magazine – HBR (Herbert Management Review) – has contracted you to write a
    ‘profile’ article on either a social enterprise OR a sustainable tourism business OR a special topic. They believe
    there are some really interesting organisations or topics that would be of interest to local and overseas readers.
    Alternative 1 – note on social enterprises (for further details see Topic 9): Social enterprises are businesses
    established by entrepreneurs with an emphasis on human values rather than just profit. They are not charities or
    welfare agencies, but seek to achieve social change by having an economically viable business model that
    services societal needs while drawing support from the community. Some Australian examples (there are many
    also in Malaysia and other countries): the MADCAP Café that employees young people with mental health issues
    to make the coffee in stands at Masters Hardware stores; Fifty-six threads café run by AMES – which trains
    young refugees and migrants in hospitality skills; Streateats – trains & employs homeless youth; Who gives a
    crap – recycled toilet paper; Dress for success – clothes for women in need of support in getting a job; Scarf
    hospitality that trains refugees; and Goodcycles – trains and employs disengaged youth in bicycle repairs
    Attachments:
    5435946_1_assessment-2.pdf

  • APIC Project Development & Optimisation Pty Ltd is considering and evaluating the various…

    APIC Project Development & Optimisation Pty Ltd is considering and evaluating the various projects. This project was selected to be evaluated due to it sustainability aspect. It is also in line with Australian government’s policy to focus more on renewable energy in addressing environmental impact of climate change.
    The report should analyse the case and provide recommendations and justifications. In terms of sensitivity analysis and various parameters selected, they should be defined and justified accordingly. The report should also provide a good understanding of WBS, Gantt chart and project milestone. The report needs to identify stakeholders of the project. On information needs for stakeholders, the report is required to provide a brief planned information flow and activities to engage the stakeholders.
    As a project manager, your recommendations on the project is critical. Your report should briefly address brief on the importance of sustainability and how the stakeholders of this project to be engaged.
    The recommendations should follow the suggested guidelines below: 1) Provide explanation in term of conducing analysis, making decisions and assumptions. 2) Provide Cash flow diagrams 3) Provide details of any assumptions made if needed. 4) Conduct a sensitivity analysis with respect to interest rate and economic analysis.
    5) Develop the total project cost as well as providing clear work breakdown structures (WBS). 6) Reasons for recommending the project 7) Develop the Gantt and project milestone 8) Stakeholder engagement
    Attachments:
    5436522_1_32DEAB89-E33D-41EA-8BE1-F2C8889174B2.jpeg

  • Based on what you know about this person, SELECT ONE ACTIVITY that this person is engaged in,…

    Based on what you know about this person, SELECT ONE ACTIVITY that
    this person is engaged in, either an ACTIVITY that this person does
    regularly, OR, is a FAVORITE ACTIVITY for this person
    ? Your method of study will be to be present ALONGSIDE this person while
    s/he is engaged in this activity, WITHOUT ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING
    yourself
    ? OBSERVATION means to taken into account:
    activity takes place
    person is saying if anything when engage in this activity
    -you are not to ask the person questions during this time as there
    should be minimal interference from you during the time of the
    activity
    ? Depending on the situation, and in order to avoid “self-consciousness” of
    the person you are studying
    your notetaking would occur afterwards
    – the majority of notes should be about the person you are
    studying, including his/her surroundings
    – notetaking could also include your own thoughts and feelings as
    to consider your own “positionality” during the research
    Attachments:
    5435891_1_REVISED-Online-RCM-Final-Project-Instructions.pdf

  • Scenario 1: A 32-year-old female presents to the ED with a chief complaint of fever, chills,…

    This is a continuation assignment and must be assigned to
    M Johar
    Module 7: Case Study Analysis Assignment
    Scenario 1:
    A 32-year-old female presents to the ED with a chief complaint of fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, and vaginal discharge. She states these symptoms started about 3 days ago, but she thought she had the flu. She has begun to have LLQ pain and notes bilateral lower back pain. She denies dysuria, foul-smelling urine, or frequency. States she is married and has sexual intercourse with her husband. PMH negative.
    Labs: CBC-WBC 18, Hgb 16, Hct 44, Plat 325, ­ Neuts & Lymphs, sed rate 46 mm/hr, C-reactive protein 67 mg/L CMP wnl
    Vital signs T 103.2 F Pulse 120 Resp 22 and PaO
    2
    99% on room air. Cardio-respiratory exam WNL with the exception of tachycardia but no murmurs, rubs, clicks, or gallops. Abdominal exam + for LLQ pain on deep palpation but no rebound or rigidity. Pelvic exam demonstrates copious foul-smelling green drainage with reddened cervix and + bilateral adenexal tenderness. + chandelier sign. Wet prep in ER + clue cells and gram stain in ER + gram negative diplococci.
    In this Assignment, you examine a case study and analyze the symptoms presented. You identify the elements that may be factors in the diagnosis, and you explain the implications to patient health.
    Assignment ( 2-page case study analysis)
    In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following:
    1.The factors that affect fertility (STDs). The response accurately and thoroughly describes the patient symptoms.The response includes accurate, clear, and detailed explanations of the processes related to women’s and men’s health, infections, and hematologic disorders and is supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.
    2.Why inflammatory markers rise in STD/PID. The response includes an accurate, complete, detailed, and specific analysis of the concepts and principles of pathophysiology across the life span and is supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.
    3.Why prostatitis and infection happens. Also explain the causes of systemic reaction.
    The response includes an accurate, complete, detailed, and specific explanation of how the highlighted processes interact to affect the patient and is supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.
    4.Why a patient would need a splenectomy after a diagnosis of ITP.
    The response includes an accurate, complete, detailed, and specific explanation of racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning and is supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.
    5.Explain Anemia and the different kinds of anemia (i.e., micro and macrocytic).
    Reminder:
    The School of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references

  • Imagine you are a long-term substitute who has taken over a class in the middle of the school…

    Imagine you are a long-term substitute who has taken over a class in the middle of the school year, and you are expected to prepare the students for high-stakes testing at the end of the year.
    Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
    How will you collect data to get to know your learners and their strengths and challenges?
    What resources will you use to help you gather the data and evaluate it?
    How will you record and keep track of that data in order to make data-driven instructional decisions?

  • You will create a PowerPoint presentation discussing the Barnum Effect. For this presentation…

    You will create a PowerPoint presentation discussing the Barnum Effect. For this presentation option, you will integrate scholarly research on the Barnum Effect with a mini-experiment that you will conduct on friends and family.
    Collect data from 5 people on the Barnum Effect by giving them the test found at the following website: http://psych.fullerton.edu/mbirnbaum/web/personalityB.htm.
    Next, ask your participants to rate the accuracy of their results on a scale of 1 to 10
    (1 = not accurate at all; 10 = completely accurate).
    Record the participants’ ratings/results and include them as part of your presentation.
    Once you have told the participants their results, you may also include follow-up questions to obtain qualitative data on their reaction to the accuracy of the test or the Barnum Effect. Feel free to include those qualitative data in your presentation as well.
    Integrate the data you collected from your 5 participants with the scholarly research that you found on the Barnum Effect into a single, well-organized presentation.
    Be sure to include at least 1 peer-reviewed resource, in addition to your textbook. (That’s at least 2 scholarly sources total!) Discuss whether or not your findings are consistent with the scholarly sources that you cite. If not, offer an explanation of why.
    Be sure to carefully review the Grading Rubric posted in the Assignment Instructions folder so that you know exactly what is expected of you when completing this assignment.
    Attachments:
    5436422_1_Barnum-Effect-Presentation-Instructions.docx

  • Imagine you are a long-term substitute who has taken over a class in the middle of the school…

    Imagine you are a long-term substitute who has taken over a class in the middle of the school year, and you are expected to prepare the students for high-stakes testing at the end of the year.
    Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
    How will you collect data to get to know your learners and their strengths and challenges?
    What resources will you use to help you gather the data and evaluate it?
    How will you record and keep track of that data in order to make data-driven instructional decisions?

  • Drawing on a minimum of 8 academic sources, as well as other reputable sources, provide a…

    Drawing on a minimum of 8 academic sources, as well as other reputable sources, provide a 1200-word essay
    response and a 300-word essay plan to ONE of the topicslisted below. These are based on the topics covered
    in weeks 4-6 of the unit (Youth and Crime, Crime in the Streets, and Crime in the Home).
    A key criteria for this assessment is to demonstrate your ability to conduct research. In your response you
    must draw on a minimum of 8 academic sourcesto support your argument. These should include references
    to a range of sources such as books, journal articles, sentencing judgments or reports from government
    departments and agencies. For further information about appropriate resources, see the Criminology
    Resource Guide https://deakin.libguides.com/criminology or use the ‘Ask Marion and Brad Discussion’ forum
    to contact our librarians.
    Harvard Referencing Guide
    For this task you must use Harvard style referencing, which includes in-text referencing and a reference list.
    Download the Deakin Harvard Referencing Guide from the CloudDeakin site (Resources > Additional
    Resources > Deakin guide to Harvard referencing) to use as a guide when writing and referencing your essay.
    Attachments:
    5436360_1_2020-AT3-Briefing-Paper.pdf

  • 1. What does it mean to say that an individual is an “information literate person”? 2. Cite…

    1. What does it mean to say that an individual is an “information literate person”?
    2. Cite examples from your experience, as to how the information literacy component of this course (i.e. UGRC 136) has positively affected your:
    (i) Academic endeavours
    (ii) Socio-political life