ShantanuT01/DACTYL-Pretraining huggingface dataset:
The present innovations in media and more so television and the internet are very important and crucial agents of socialization. A survey carried in the U.S indicates that around 68% of children have got television in their rooms and nearly half of the youths use the internet daily. There are several social theories and one of them is conflict theory. It generally talks about one or a groups’ potentials to persuade and get control over others, thus affecting social order. It holds that groups and individuals continually struggle to exploit their remuneration, which in turn contribute to social changes. This theory looks at the conflict that exists between the “haves” and “don’t have” which brings about the struggle among different aspects of society which might be as a result of a group or individuals trying to maximize their benefits ( Joel, 2002). On the other hand, functionalism theorists view society with the assumption of being a complex system that is made of various parts that usually work together in promoting a stable environment. It posits that these different parts have functions and the more functions these parts have in society, the more important it is. This theory also observes society as a compilation of interdependent parts which must work harmoniously with each other. Functionalists believe different parts of the society like education, media, and religion among others must contribute towards the functioning of the whole society ( Daniel, 2004). Looking at how media especially television can lead to socialization; these two theorists will have different approaches and opinions regarding this topic. To functionalists, T.V. will lead to bringing youth together especially during competitions that are most of the time brought and sponsored by different T.V channels thus making these groups of people interact more and learn more about each other. Some of these competitions include dancing, questions, and miss world or regional competitions. Still closely related to this is the way T.V. makes people have a better understanding of various cultures of different people of the world. To functionalists, this will lead to a better understanding of the way of life and culture of different groups and in turn, reduce the misunderstanding that can arise due to the way people hold different opinions of how people should live. Sometimes T.V. channels do sponsor some events to make people interact more and to get the best out of such competitions. Functionalists believe all these parts to be very important to society and strongly hold the belief that T.V. viewing helps to break the barriers as well as act as a tool to sensitize and make youth more interactive and understanding to each other, thereby making them more social with a commonness in purpose. On the other hand, the proponents of conflict theory have a different stand on this issue of T.V. being a social tool. To them, they view it as a tool of which brings about conflict and misunderstanding. On the side
Once an evidence-based project demonstrates positive results and contributes to more qualitative and scientifically supported health care, it is vital to apply the necessary methods to disseminate the implications. There are two methods of results dissemination, which include internal and external information distribution. Both approaches are important because they ensure systematical evidence provision to decisive stakeholders and direct performers of the treatment services (Forman, Gaudiano, & Herbert, 2016). In the case of AccuVein implementation, it is crucial to underline the positive effects of its application and raise awareness about the concerns of finding a vein at critical moments of care provision and. The internal method of EBP project results dissemination is a hospital board meeting. Such an approach will provide an opportunity to inform about the results achieved in the course of the project and explain the benefits they imply. When held in the form of a presentation, the author might deliver the information to nurses, physicians, and other staff of a particular hospital (World Health Organization, 2014). Such a form will enable answering questions if any should arise. The external method might be a conference meeting of a nationally significant nursing organization. The importance of this method is supported by the fact that the representatives of multiple health care organizations will be exposed to the information presented. Therefore, there is a bigger chance that the results of the EBP projects will be applied to practice across all the organizations. Thus, the positive implications of AccuVein implementation
It is the goal of any business to be profitable and sustainable in the short-run and in the long run. To achieve this, many firms come up with a number of methods and strategies that tend to utilize their resources and capabilities in an effective and efficient manner. As a result, such organizations tend to become market leaders and command a large market share in their respective industries. Vertical and horizontal integration are amongst the most used methods in ensuring that companies have a competitive advantage over their rivals. These methods are therefore grand strategies that aim at giving companies the right direction in terms of their running, operations and management. Through their application, companies have the chance to have a competitive advantage over their rivals and command a large market share. Horizontal integration is the process through which firms in the same industry and similar level of production merge to jointly produce goods and services. This joint operation normally tends to reduce production and operating costs. As a result, such firms tend to produce their goods and services at a cheaper price as compared to other individual companies who undertake the whole process of production on their own. To stand on a stronger base, firms that decide to adopt this strategy should be experts in their respective fields. Through horizontal integration, firms are able to exploit the economies of scale to their advantage. This is because they incur costs jointly. Examples of costs that firms are able to incur jointly include transpiration, warehousing, advertising, selling and distributions, purchase of raw materials and labour costs. Such companies will thus produce their goods and services at a cheaper price as compared to their rivals. Due to this fact, they will stand a chance of sell their goods at a lower price as compared to other firms in the market. This will in turn increase their market share. As a result, such companies will have a competitive advantage in their industries. In addition, through merging up, companies that have adopted this strategy will enjoy the privileges of monopoly. The entry of new firms into the market will be difficult due to the high market share that they hold. In the motor industry, Volkswagen is a company that has benefited greatly from horizontal integration. The company merged with Skoda to manufacture vehicles. Their main target group were the members of the middle and lower classes of the society. Through their expertise, they were able to manufacture cheap and efficient cars that are desirable for individuals of these classes. At the present moment, Volkswagen is in the process of merging up with Porsche to produce luxurious cars for the individuals of the upper class. Once this is in place, Volkswagen will have a large market share in the motor vehicle industry in Europe by having cars that meet the needs of all individuals in the society. As a
Electronic medical records It is a clinical information system which collects, stores and makes available all the health information of a patient for quality health care delivery. They may cover one line like laboratory data or may go all the way to cover all information concerning a particular patient (Carter,2001 p.2). Importance of health information   * retrieval of information on taking patients’ medical history is fast as comparison is available and readily available.   * nurses are able to remind their patients on appointments and routine follow ups.   * Patients will be able to have their prescriptions refilled as they are reminded to take their dosage as required.   * There is better understanding and patient/nurse relationship is enhanced. Vulnerability of PHI to breach in confidentiality Personal information may be used in administration and processing of payment with insurance. May be used for health care operations like measurement of performance or investigation of fraud. Information may be disclosed to health care givers for purposes of treatment. Information used for data collection purposes. When carrying out research some information are given out to interested parties. Types of security measures important to ensure that HIPAA regulations are met Strengthening of the computer fraud and abuse Act to protect un authorized access to protected computers Implementing the Electronic Communications Act which protects un authorized use or access to electronic communications. Employees who have access to electronic health information should undergo a thorough vetting process and procedures set that should be complied with, Establishment of a routine and timely audit to establish violations of the HIPAA that may arise. Policies are then formulated to ensure the violations are not repeated. The hardware and software containing PHI should be well protected and access restricted to only well trained employees. The information systems must control all information flowing on open networks. A system of encryption is encouraged. Identifying problems and errors in EMR using QI. Lack of proper documentation, use of data that is not accurate and poor communication may result in errors and bad incidents (Kohn, 2008 p.1). Lack of quality data leads to increased costs of health care, lack of efficiency in treatment and threat to a patient’s life. To reduce errors in treatment, accurate data is provided through quality improvement. QI guides in identifying whether case has merit during reimbursement or whether a certain medical process is necessary or not. Quality information helps protect the legal issues of the patient, organization and the medical personnel. Quality information ensures enough data is available for medical research purposes. Roles of the implementation team Conducting trainings to staff members on the usage of Electronic Medical Records. Implementing the policies and procedures set out by the hospital admi
Executive Summary Many children in New Jersey are still uninsured, although a third of all insured youth is covered by federal programs, Medicaid, and CHIP. This policy proposal outlines steps to expand coverage to create a system in which all children have access to high-quality, affordable medical services. At the moment, New Jersey’s health insurance presents barriers to low- and middle-income families, especially among minorities and immigrants. The idea of creating universal health coverage for children presents financial benefits for families and the government since it positively affects people’s health, academic performance, future health problems, and job opportunities. The policy brief outlines several recommendations on how to proceed with the expansion. Introduction Healthcare quality is a factor that impacts people’s lives and capabilities. One’s access to medical services is as crucial as the providers’ performance. Thus, it is essential to consider how local, state, and federal governments can make healthcare not only affordable but accessible to people with low income and highly limited funds (Kreider et al., 2016). Currently, the State of New Jersey, along with several other regions, participates in the Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP) (Larson, Cull, Racine, & Olson, 2016). Under this program and Medicaid, almost a third of all children in New Jersey are insured (Spencer et al., 2018). These initiatives decreased the rate of uninsured youth significantly, opening doors to other ideas such as universal coverage. It is clear that health insurance is a way of accessing medical services for many Americans, including children. Nonetheless, affordable healthcare also has long-term benefits for young people. Children with Medicaid coverage, in comparison to those who are uninsured, perform better academically, skip fewer school days, and are more likely to finish high school (Brown, Kowalski, & Lurie, 2015; Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 2017). Some of these consequences are long lasting – insured individuals have a higher chance of attending college, graduating, having fewer health-related problems and hospitalization, and earning more at their jobs (Wagnerman, Chester, & Alker, 2017; Wherry & Miller, 2016). Based on this data, is it appropriate to believe that the expansion of health coverage for children – the main proposal of this policy – will further contribute to the improvement of children’s quality of life. Approaches and Results To understand the potential of universal health coverage for children, one can consider the current progress in the state. According to the recent statistics, 19 states have higher rates of insured children, although not all of these areas are wealthier than New Jersey (Castro, 2019). The first potential issue is the federal
Post-1945, there emerged an international oil establishment named the postwar petroleum order. Before 1939, the output of petroleum in the Middle Eastern countries was not high and the region contributed only a marginal share to the world petroleum production. Before the postwar years, British Petroleum (BP) was the dominant player in the petroleum market however, after the war, five American companies broke BP’s monopoly. This postwar order was characterized by a corporate consolidation of the major oil companies in the Middle East. The primary aim of the order was to maximize the production of petroleum in the Persian Gulf and supply the increased postwar energy requirement of the Europe (Citino 137). By 1948, United States had become one of the major importers of petroleum from the Middle Eastern countries. The era of Cold War diplomacy saw a rise in the energy requirement of the country, which made the rich oil resources of the Gulf indispensable to the endeavor (Painter “Oil, Resources, and the Cold War” 489). The oil from the gulf was important as this provided a cheap source to help reconstructing the damage World War II had done on Europe. Further, defending the tattered Europe after the war was essential to guarantee development in the US. The postwar petroleum order consisted of a tangible infrastructure resource to deliver oil to the European countries. The only infrastructure that supported the petroleum order then was the Suez Canal, and two other pipelines in the Middle East (Citino 137). The political volatility of the Middle East in the postwar years only created greater problems for the petroleum order. Further, the creation of Israel in 1948 only added to the problems of the order as the Arab League members were skeptical of the Jewish nation and created a state embargo on supplying petroleum to the Western countries. Thus, the postwar petroleum order, marred by volatility in oil supply due to regional conflict and political condition of the Gulf, was annihilated. Thus, post 1970s the United States under the administration of President Bush started diversifying the oil sources. This ended the postwar petroleum order to bring forth a new order. This paper probes into the postwar petroleum order. Initially the paper will concentrate on delineating the reasons behind rise of the post petroleum order and the reasons that contributed to their
Hypo 6.1 Plaintiff Maria filed a suit against Judy under Virginia wrongful death statute. The plaintiff accused the defendant of submitting a statement to a local gang insincerely accusing Maria’s son, Ed, for stealing some of the gang’s property. It was clear that the gang would react by assassinating Ed, and this came to a reality when they later beat Maria’s son to death. However, the defendant moved to dismiss the complaint under Rule 12(b) (6). Under the Virginia’s wrongful death statute, the surviving parents are allowed to bring wrongful death actions. However, the wrongful death actions are only legitimate against people who are directly accountable for causing the death. Recently, the Supreme Court of Virginia decreed that individuals who solicit others to assassinate someone could be declared responsible under the wrongful death law. The statute also calls for the compensation for damages caused due to wrongful death. The damages include funeral expenses and mental anguish as well as punitive damages. The demise of a family member is always a terrible event. Before issuing any declaration, the court must analyze the grounds on which the accused is filing the motion to dismiss. A denial claim with insufficient evidence will not be enough for the court to dismiss the case. The defendant may claim that she was not directly responsible for the death. However, the recent declaration by the Supreme Court of Virginia that any individual who solicits the death of another person should be held liable will be of great significance when jurors issue a ruling on this case. Conclusion Motion to dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6) can only be credible if it is supported with adequate evidence. The accusation filed against the defendant is grave and justice is only viable if the case goes through a full trial. Therefore, in the event that the accused does not provide sufficient evidence to prove her innocence, the motion to dismiss should not be granted. Hypo 6.6 Phyllis, the plaintiff, petitioned Dreyfus claiming that the accused had negligently constructed her home, which caused her injuries. Soon after, the accused moved to dismiss the allegations under Rule 12(b)(6) stating he is immune of any cases of negligence in construction of homes filed against him under the state law. The petitioner retorted by seeking to amend her complaint to allege that the defendant was reckless in constructing her home a particular way. Dreyfus was now not immune to these claims. Therefore, the issue is whether plaintiff can be granted permission to amend her complaint when the trial has begun. According to Rule 15(b), a court may permit an amendment during and after, based on two grounds, viz. an objection at trial or for issues tried by consensus. Jurors can freely allow an amendment if doing so will help in the presentation of merits and the opposing party fails to prove to the court that the actions of the petitioner would show partiality in the case. However, if the issues are tried by approval of the parties, they must be handled as if they were mentioned in the pleadings. In this cas
Aaron Copland and His “Piano Concerto” Aaron Copland was one of the American composers whose creativity was strongly influenced by jazz at the beginning of the 20 th century. His compositions which saw the world in the early 1920s reflected those modernist attitudes which were quite common among the intellectuals of those times who considered themselves as leaders clearing the way for the masses that would only with time appreciate their efforts. At this time Copland organized the Young Composer’s group which consisted of young promising musicians. Copland himself guided the group, taught the musicians, and inspired them to compose their first masterpieces. “The Piano Concerto” was composed by Aaron Copland in 1926. It was one of his first jazz-influenced works followed by “Clarinet Concerto” and other two short pieces which the composer arranged into “Four Piano Blues”. The composition was first played on January 4, 1931. Aaron Copland himself was performing it in New York at a League of Composers. The composer played brilliantly and his play produced a lasting impression on the listeners. It evoked a number of feedbacks published later in the New York Herald Tribune. The composer had to repeat the performance at the First Festival of Contemporary American Music which took place at Yaddo in April 1932. A year later he performed it in Amsterdam during the International Society of Contemporary Music’s festival. “The Piano Concerto” is able to set any listener in high spirits due to its lively character and melodiousness. The composition appealed to me and produced an unforgettable impression on me. Copland did not perform jazz music for long for it only partly influenced his creativity. Closer to 1935 he started writing and performing absolute music. This period of his creative work may be referred to as the abstract period because the works composed during it consisted mostly of non-vocal compositions. Derek Birmel and His “Soul Garden” Derek Birmel is an American composer who works with different genres of music. His compositions incorporate jazz, funk, and world music. This is due to the fact that his creative work was influenced by the works of other composers. He studied with William Bolcom at the University of Michigan and the focus of his studies was the traditional music of Africa and Israel. The composer himself believes that his principal infl
Diagnosis of the Situation From the case scenario, it is clear that the donor services department was not achieving its efficient capacities due to poor work flow organization, lack of adequate training on the part of employees, and lack of effective supervision. In work flow efficiency, the consultant found many unnecessary steps that led to slow turnaround times for various critical work processes, leading to the noted inefficiencies. Lack of training and inadequate supervision, according to the consultant, were responsible for the errors and poor quality work, not mentioning that only a few employees could actually explain why work was to be done in a certain way. Further analysis of the case reveals that lack of motivation, poor leadership and ineffective culture served to entrench the problem of inefficient capacities in the donor services department. Recommendations The consultant should recommend further training and re-education of employees so that they understand their job roles better. Additionally, she should recommend the streamlining of work processes to remove unnecessary steps that contribute to the detailed inefficiencies. Furthermore, the management of the donor services department needs to allocate authority to the supervisor so that she is more able to ensure that rules and regulations of the department are followed by employees. It is always good to retain employees, especially if their skills and expertise are still needed by the organization. However, it serves no purpose to retain a clique of workers who actively contribute to low motivation levels among fellow colleagues. In this light, the consultant should recommend the removal from office of Juana and her two friends to spur creativity and motivation. Managerial Styles and Impacts Although very little has been illuminated on Sam Wilson, it is clear that he shares the same management style with Jose Barriga since both seem clearly unaware of what is ailing the department. It can therefore be argued that Sam and Barigga share chaotic management style, which provides employees with the capacity to take control over their decision making processes. Indeed, Jose never likes to spend time in the office and never involves himself in the internal affairs of the department. The impacts are clear in lack of work organization and despondency by a clique of employees. Although Elena is meticulous, dependable, hardworking and loyal to the department, it is clear she exercises a hands-off management style due to inadequate authority, leading to lack of efficiency in work processes. Improving Motivation Motivation in the department can be improved by retraining the employees, allocating adequate authority to the supervisor to deal with despondency, and building a cohesive departmental culture that emphasizes the values of teamwork and respect. Handling Juana The best option that could be used to handle Juana, in my view, is to remove her from office and hire new staff because of her central role in leading a rebellion that has consistently affected the department’s efficient