Emerging Threats & Countermeas

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 For this assignment, review the article: Abomhara, M., & Koien, G.M. (2015). Cyber security and the internet of things: Vulnerabilities, threats, intruders, and attacks. Journal of Cyber Security, 4, 65-88. Doi: 10.13052/jcsm2245-1439.414

  • What did the authors investigate, and in general how did they do so?
  • Identify the hypothesis or question being tested
  • Summarize the overall article.
  • Identify the conclusions of the authors
  • Indicate whether or not you think the data support their conclusions/hypothesis
  • Consider alternative explanations for the results
  • Provide any additional comments pertaining to other approaches to testing their hypothesis (logical follow-up studies to build on, confirm or refute the conclusions)
  • The relevance or importance of the study
  • The appropriateness of the experimental design

When you write your evaluation, be brief and concise, this is not meant to be an essay but an objective evaluation that one can read very easily and quickly. Also, you should include a complete reference (title, authors, journal, issue, pages) you turn in your evaluation. This is good practice for your literature review, which you’ll be completing during the dissertation process. Your paper should meet the following requirements:

  • Be approximately three pages in length, not including the required cover page and reference page. (Remember, APA is double spaced)
  • Follow APA 7 guidelines. Your paper should include an introduction, a body with fully developed content, and a conclusion.
  • Support your answers with the readings from the course and at least two scholarly journal articles to support your positions, claims, and observations, in addition to your textbook. The UC Library is a great place to find resources.
  • Be clear and well-written, concise, and logical, using excellent grammar and style techniques. You are being graded in part on the quality of your writing.

technological or human induced disaster

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We have already discussed weather related natural disasters and bioterrorism, and now we will focus on other types of disasters. For this week’s discussion, you are asked to research a technological or human induced disaster.

(This not the same as in Weeks 3 and 4 where you might have discussed hostage situations, mass shootings, multiple-vehicle or mass transit accidents with multiple critical injuries, bioterrorism, and disease outbreaks.) Here you want to look at situations such as radiological, nuclear accidents, technological disasters (electromagnetic pulse), and hazardous material spills.

In your post, provide the name of the incident you have chosen, and support your answers with evidence/examples. Please provide a working link and a citation for your source(s).

Select 2 of the items below to discuss:

  1. At what point does a technological or man made event become labeled a disaster?
  2. Name and explain the impact categories associated with your disaster.
  3. How well do you think the United States is prepared for a disaster like the one you selected?
  4. Discuss the factors that can influence the effects a disaster may have on a community or region.
  5. What nursing interventions would be a priority for these victims?
  6. What community resources should be provided to the victims for follow up needs?

Support your answer with evidence from scholarly sources.

3 (On the social obligations and charitable activities of business)

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Different people have very different ideas about the general social obligations of business.

On the one side, Milton Friedman argued that the most important social obligation of business was simply to be profitable. He maintained that all other goals had to be considered secondary. As Friedman saw it, businesses are set up specifically by their owners to achieve business goals which cannot be achieved without profits. A business that loses money cannot meet its obligations to its owners, to its employees, or even to the government in terms of taxes. While Friedman felt that philanthropy and social goals were fine for businesses, he argued that those could never be achieved anyway unless the business was first profitable. On the other side, some proponents of the stakeholder view of business argue that businesses have equal obligations to all stakeholders, including bystanders and society at large, and thus that profits should not be the primary goal of business.

Those kinds of underlying differences in attitudes towards the social obligations of business notwithstanding, it is certainly true that many businesses see the prepping up of their social reputations as an important aspect of their marketing strategies. Touting specific charities and other forms of philanthropy, espousing environmental concerns, or supporting social outreach programs can affect good will and sales. Thus, the businesses who most promote their philanthropy and social responsibilities may also just be trying to maximize their profits using all the tools at their disposal. Indeed, it seems that the businesses who are the most likely to be affected by their social reputations are often also the ones most likely to tout their social responsibilities.

In this context,  is first to identify some specific recent business philanthropic and social endeavors (including charity support, environmental actions, social outreach and/or community support, etc.)  Next, your task is to carefully consider the full motivations of these efforts and their likely impact on the bottom line for the businesses in question and for society at large.

Kim Woods only

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Showcase Your Academic And Professional Knowledge

Throughout your course work in Public Sociology you have learned about topics in applied and medical sociology, in addition to learning about the theoretical underpinnings and methodological rigor necessary to study topics in this area. The capstone brings together the knowledge gained throughout your program and can be used as a real-world example of your efforts in addressing a problem in your field. This Capstone course is more rigorous than a typical SOC course in that you are expected to demonstrate in-depth knowledge, critical thinking skills, and excellent writing and communication skills.

Based on your areas of interest and expertise, you will prepare one of two types of papers:

  1. A policy brief on an issue related to applied sociology (this is very broad, so get topic approval from your instructor) that outlines scholarly research on the issue; current policies related to the issue; the role of culture, politics, and social inequalities in the issue; and evidence-based suggestions for future policies and practices related to the issue. The final brief will consist of four components:
    1. a literature review on current scholarly research on the topic
    2. current policies related to the issue
    3. the role of culture, politics, and social inequalities in the issue
    4. evidence-based suggestions for future policies and practices related to the issue
  2. A case study analysis of a community-based organization and/or social program. The final paper should consist of four components:
    1. a literature review of the type of organization up to present day [How did this type of organization begin, how has it changed, and what is it like now?]
    2. the role of culture, politics, and social inequalities in the type of organization [How do political differences, cultural norms, and social inequalities like racism and sexism shape the organization?]
    3. the financial aspects of the type of organization [How is the organization funded and what are the implications of this?]
    4. evidence-based suggestions for ensuring a future for the type of organization that promotes equality and well-being

If your choice is to write a policy brief, the policy issue must be on a topic that is current and relevant to applied sociology.

If your choice is to write a case study, the case being addressed must pertain to a current organization or program, preferably one you have experience working in or with. A case study is an analysis of a current challenge the organization or program is facing.

  1. Applied sociology briefs and cases will likely surround: ethical issues, diversity issues, policy issues, and service delivery issues.
  2. Medical sociology briefs and cases will likely surround heath and some other issue, such as ethics, diversity, inequalities, policy, and practice.

The paper will be about 8800 words. This does not include the Title page, References, or Appendix.

For further assistance with the formatting and APA guidelines refer to the Ashford Writing Center (AWC):

Following is an outline for the Capstone paper and guiding questions for each section of the paper:

  1. Title Page
    1. Follow the APA Manual format for the title
    2. The title of your paper is the first heading the reader sees at the top of the page that begins the paper (not introduction or background)
  2. Background: Case Study (700 words)
    1. Provide a background of the organization or program.
    2. Provide a brief description (one to two paragraphs) of the organization or program that provides information about its vision, mission, and services. Identify other stakeholders involved with the organization as it concerns the topic of the paper. What data supports why this topic is important? What solutions have been attempted, if any? Why were the outcomes of those solutions?
      OR Policy Brief
    3. Identify the policy topic being explored; the topic history; importance of the topic locally, regionally, nationally, or globally; and who is or will be most impacted by the policy. Present the facts that support the problem exists and is worthy of a policy response. What data supports why this topic is important? What solutions have been attempted, if any? Why were the outcomes of those solutions?
  3. Statement of Challenge/Opportunity (700 Words)
    1. Case study: Identify the organization’s challenge being addressed, the activity being implemented, or the assets being strengthened. Explain the current situation and describe what issues the Capstone will be addressing. Identify a need for action or review the key arguments for why it needs to be addressed
    2. Policy Brief: Provide a description of the problem and the key arguments for why it needs to be addressed. Include a brief history of the problem and issue area. Only relevant history should be included. This could include legislative history, a history of policy actions, etc.
  4. Literature Review (2450 to 3500 words)
    1. What does the previous research say about the topic you are addressing?
    2. What are commonalities, interlocking findings and logic, or unanswered questions in the previous research that has been conducted on your topic?
    3. What assumptions, if any, have been made?
    4. This section can include data, testimony of experts in the field, reports and case studies, etc.
    5. Quotes are used sparingly – one or two direct quotes for the entire paper! You are to synthesize ideas and paraphrase.
  5. Analysis: (1750 words)
    1. What are the common threads, differences, and criticisms of the literature?
    2. How does the literature apply to, support, or conflict with the organizational issue or policy issue?
    3. Include tables, charts, or graphs if applicable.
    4. Include key actors, stakeholders, and constituents, and identify their position on the issue.
  6. Recommendation (1750 words)
    1. Present the recommended options, and identify and discuss the benefits and criticisms of the chosen options. What is the anticipated change or improvement that would result based on your research and analysis? Who needs to be involved, and in what way, for change to successfully happen?
    2. For the public policy paper, present the policy solution, including the authorizing mechanism (legislation, regulation, or executive action, etc.), how the policy will work, and what entity will implement it.
  7. Conclusion (350 to 700 words)
    1. Are the findings or recommendations briefly discussed in terms of the literature from the literature review?
    2. Are your insights clearly stated?
    3. Are implications for practice discussed?
    4. Are there suggestions for future research?
  8. References
    1. Include a list of references for all your citations using APA formatting.
  9. Appendix
    1. Include survey results or other information that is too detailed to be included in the report.
    2. Appendices are ordered as they appear in the narrative of the paper and are ordered by letter. For example, the first appendix is Appendix A; the second is Appendix B, etc. In the narrative, remember to point the reader to the Appendix by including text that reads something like: “(see Appendix A)” or “Appendix A provides a copy of the survey instrument used to collect data.”

UNDERSTANDING MARKETING and CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

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UNDERSTANDING MARKETING and CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Purpose of Assignment 

Understanding marketing as a multi-step process relying on building successful customer relationships is essential to helping organizations grow and achieve their goals. This assignment defines marketing, the customer value proposition, and creating mutually beneficial relationships between the organization and target, as well as applies these concepts to the student to create a personal brand. 

Assignment Steps 

Resources: Week 1 textbook reading, Week 1 video, American Marketing Association Website

Scenario: You have just graduated from the University of Phoenix with your Bachelor’s Degree. You have decided either to seek a promotion at your current work, explore new career opportunities, or open your own business and are using your marketing knowledge to position yourself for career growth. 

Develop a 1,050-word response to the following using the scenario above:

-Provide a definition of marketing from the American Marketing Association. Define the customer value proposition. Discuss the differences between the marketing process and advertising, the goals of creating a strong customer value proposition, and the unique relationship that exists between company and customer.

-Use your workplace, a company you would like to work for, or an entrepreneurial vision and apply the concepts of the customer value proposition and relationship marketing to their operations. Introduce who the company, or business idea is and what they do. Provide examples demonstrating how the company uses these concepts successfully. Are there any ways they can improve in these areas? How?

-Determine how your own personal brand links to the organization’s customer value proposition. Discuss ways you can integrate a customer value proposition and use relationship marketing to position yourself the best. Please share examples to illustrate your thoughts and reasoning.

Cite a minimum of two peer-reviewed sources with at least one coming from the textbook, the Week 1 video, or the University Library. 

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. 

Bio 144 Case Study

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Escape from Planet Soma

1.How will the non-functional sodium channels affect the signaling capabilities of a neuron? Non-Functioning Na channels affect signals by not providing sodium to enter the cell for depolarization.

2.What type of information do nociceptive neurons carry? They receive painful stimuli because it is a sensory nerve cell.

3.Why would having this mutant gene be so terrible? It would be bad because you wouldn’t know when something is harmful or dangerous

4.What effect will the destruction of myelin have on the signaling capability of a neuron? The signals wouldn’t travel as fast and your reflexes would slow down.

5.Explain why this occurs. This would occur because the myelin sheath insulates the signal and quickens the speed.

6.What will happen to you if you are forced to drink the alien “orange juice”? If forced to drink the alien orange juice it would slow your reflexes and you would feel as if you had multiple sclerosis.

7.How will the signaling of a neuron be affected if the voltage-gated sodium channels open at a more negative membrane potential? Because a voltage-gated sodium channel opens at a specific threshold, if it opens at a more negative membrane potential, the threshold would then be lowered which in then would mean it would be easier to open the channels creating an increased sensitivity to the neuro.

1.Name of your space alter ego.Aicirtap2.How will the non-functional sodium channels affect the signaling capabilities of a neuron? No action potential can be created.

3.What type of information do nociceptive neurons carry? They carry pain signals.

4.Why would having this mutant gene be so terrible? The mutant gene would be able to torment the carrier. The gene could generate unimaginable pain or remove the sense of feeling complete..

5.What effect will the destruction of myelin have on the signaling capability of a neuron? Destruction of myelin will affect the nerve and there will be less conduction of electrical impulses from the brain to other parts of the body and the nerve signal sent to the brain is delayed. 

6.Explain why this occurs. These damaged nerve areas form sclerosis which disrupts the signaling capacity of the nerve. This may occur due to genetic defects, infectious agents, autoimmune reactions and trauma

Opening more of Sodium and Potassium Pumps can cause for the neuron to become more excitable because it is reaching resting membrane potential quicker.

14.What will happen to you when sevoflurane reaches the reticular formation neurons that control sleep and consciousness? Sevoflurane causes for a quick recovery from hyperpolarization to resting membrane potential, which means the action potential is met quicker causing you to fall asleep faster.

15.How will increasing extracellular potassium affect the signaling capability of a neuron? The potassium outflow hyperpolarizes the neuron by a normal process, in which the movement of positively charged K+ ions to the outside of the cell moves the interior-anchored voltage potential in the negative direction. The gradient wouldn’t flow as fast with potassium and it would cause slower signals to move between cells.

16.What type of cell normally regulates levels of extracellular potassium in the CNS? Astrocytes regulate levels of extracellular potassium in the central nervous system, which maintain homeostasis of excitatory substances such as potassium

How will increasing extracellular potassium affect the signaling capability of a neuron?-The gradient wouldn’t flow as fast with potassium and it would cause slower signals to move between cells. 

What type of cell normally regulates levels of extracellular potassium in the CNS?-Astrocytes What “terror” will this method produce if injected into your brain tissue?-If potassium stays within the cell and travel out of the cell at a slower rate, you would experience a hyperexcitability which will lead to seizures.

How will the excitability of a neuron be affected by sodium channels that open at more positive membranes?

-Less excitability because the threshold is raised.

How does this lead to seizures in the brain? -Seizures can happen when voltage gated channels require a more positive membrane potential to open, because there would be an increase in the degree of depolarization required in order to meet the threshold, and generate an action potential in the neuron. Furthermore, the axon hillock would have a harder time reaching threshold, and the neuron as a whole would operate less. Due to the fact that the neuron as a whole has a hard time firing this can cause seizures in the brain, because there is a loss in balance/homeostasis in the brain.

●How will the non-functional sodium channels affect the signaling capabilities of a neuron?○The non-functional sodium channels affect the signaling capabilities of a neuron by allowing the ions to diffuse through the membrane. This then would take away the concentration gradient, making the neuron no longer able to send a signal.

●What type of information do nociceptive neurons carry?○Nociceptors carry information on pain

.●Why would having this mutant gene be so terrible?○No pain could lead to unobserved injuries, which could be fatal. For example, if you were to place your hand on a hot stove, you could feel the pressure and heat, but not the pain, and could severely burn yourself. While you would be able to see that you burned yourself later, if you were to sustain an internal injury there would be no way of knowing. 

●What effect will the destruction of myelin have on the signaling capability of a neuron? ○You wouldn’t have a myelin sheath, so you can’t participate in saltatory conduction. This would drastically slow down signaling.

Benchmark – Social Studies and the Arts Integrated Unit Plan

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Throughout this course, you have had the opportunity to research and implement a learning activity that is cross-curricular with social studies and the arts, along with appropriate instructional strategies, questioning strategies, and differentiation.

Part 1: Social Studies Unit Plan

For this benchmark, you will plan a weeklong unit using the “Social Studies Unit Plan.” The unit plan should include social studies integrated with the visual arts and require students to research a country of their choice. You may adapt any previous assignments and lesson plans in the creation of this mini-unit plan, as long as the lessons form a planned cohesive unit. The unit plan will focus on government and economics of the selected country, U.S. and world history (comparing the selected country to the U.S), and geography and social studies of the selected country.         

Use the “Class Profile” for background information on your students in order to differentiate to meet the diverse needs of students.

Design the unit plan so that it:

Develops students’ abilities to make informed decisions in a culturally diverse democratic society and interdependent world.

Integrates visual arts to promote communication, inquiry, and engagement.

Incorporates responsible use of media, digital tools, and resources, including:

  • Virtual pen pal options with students from the selected country.
  • Safety measures for using the Internet in the classroom.
  • Research of performance and visual arts of the selected country.
  • How students can communicate and collaborate with students of other cultures.

Part 2: Rationale

Along with the unit, submit a 250-500 word rationale that explains the reasoning behind your instructional strategies and choices. Explain how you will use your findings in your future professional practice.

Planning Successful Presentations

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Using my essay attached to this task please create a slideshow presentation

As a visual reference, the organizational structure of your presentation should look something like this.

  • First Slide: Title—Your Name, Topic, Course, and Date
  • Second Slide: Introduction—Discuss why you chose your topic and why you think it is important. Provide a clear thesis statement.
  • Third and Fourth Slides: Problem analysis—What is causing the problem? Is it getting worse? What will happen if we fail to act?
  • Fifth and Sixth Slides: Solutions—Discuss a range of possible solutions. Select the best one and convince your audience it is the best choice.
  • Seventh Slide: Conclusion—Provide a recap of your argument and make a final call to action.
  • Eighth Slide: References—Remember to include references for all cited material and images used.

After making your initial post with your rough draft, provide feedback to at least two of your fellow students by Sunday. Reply to students who have not yet received feedback first. In your feedback, answer the following questions.

  • Are the slides mostly text or are they more visually oriented? Are the visuals effective in helping to convey the main point?
  • Is the presentation clearly organized? Why, or why not?
  • Are claims supported with evidence? Is the evidence cited appropriately in the slides?
  • What is the presentation’s purpose? How well did it achieve that purpose?
  • What did you like best about the presentation?
  • What is one way to make the presentation even better?

Week 6 Technical Writing/week 8

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Proposal

The purpose of the proposal is to present a solution to the problem you identified early in our course.  Building off of our previous assignments, especially the feasibility report, the proposal offers a solution to an identified problem, and attempts to persuade readers to accept a particular course of action. 

REQUIRED ELEMENTS:

  • Memo cover page
  • Title page
  • Table of contents
  • List of figures
  • Executive summary (single-spaced)
  • Introduction with purpose statement
  • Discussion section: Problem, Solution, Context.
  • Organize the report by subheadings relevant to the proposal
  • Conclusion that ends memorably and reiterates main points
  • APA references page

RESEARCH: A minimum of five (5) credible sources are required

REQUIRED STANDARDS:

·  6-8 pages (does not include memo, title page, table of contents, list of figures, or references page)

·  Double-spaced (although proposals are sometimes single-spaced, this course will utilize double-spacing for the sake of consistency)

·  Times New Roman, 12 pt. font

·  1 inch margins

·  Page numbers

·  In-text citations and references page in APA format

·  A minimum of two (2) visual aids (at least one (1) table, graph, flow chart, timeline, or illustration created by student, and one (1)  that can be inserted from a source with appropriate APA reference)

Instructions wk 7 paper

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Instructions

Communities do not exist in a bubble. Often changes made in the larger society, driven by technology, have an unexpected effect on local communities. Consider the effects of the advancements in transportation technologies on communities. Routes of transportation have evolved from water to train to the road and then to air. Each of these advancements led to job displacement and changes in travel routes. In the United States, prior to the mid-1800s, the communities that thrived had water access and ports where the exchange of goods and services occurred. With the building of the transcontinental railway and the growth of transportation by rail, the communities that thrived had train depots. With the building of major highways in the 1900s, access to those roads became critical to survival. With each advancement, local communities were impacted, such that many communities that grew around train depots became ghost towns full of poverty, homelessness, and despair once train travel was no longer the primary means of human transportation. 

In this assignment, you are asked to create a presentation on one of the following topics:

  • Green Energy
  • Globalization
  • Communication Technology
  • Remote Elementary Education
  • Remote High School Education
  • Remote Work

You can create your presentation in your choice of presentation media. For example, you could choose to create a PowerPoint presentation, a video, or use Prezi. (refer to the Unit 1 assignment) If you choose to use video, you are required to supply a script as well as the URL of the video.

In your presentation, you must address the following:

  • Describe the specific technological development and its association with your chosen topic.
  • Explain why you chose that topic and the technological advancement associated with it.
  • Discuss which demographic (income, age, sexual preference, ethnicity) and/or geographic feature (urban, suburban, rural) might be most affected by the changes. Support your opinion with three (3) external references.
  • Explore the societal impacts (good and bad) associated with the technology. include a discussion for each of the following:
    • Economic impacts (unemployment, loss of revenue, poverty), include one (1) external reference
    • Health impacts (including mental health), include one (1) external reference
    • Privacy concerns, include one (1) external reference
    • Community life, include one (1) external reference

Be sure to use appropriate sources for the external references required for this assignment.