ShantanuT01/DACTYL-Pretraining huggingface dataset:
Problem Statement The introduction of advanced technology into the environment of operating rooms has predisposed the necessity for training the staff (Koninckx et al., 2014). However, the development of the required skills demands impressive amounts of time, whereas insufficient skills may jeopardize the safety of the patients. Importance of the Problem and Evidence Proving the Existence of the Problem The problem is viewed as highly important, as the death toll in surgery has increased due to the lack of skills for managing new technology (Bexci & Subramani, 2013). Purpose The paper is aimed at:   * Designing the methods for teaching adult staff members fast and efficiently;   * Developing a program allowing for healthcare specialists to acquire new skills;   * Enhancing the concept of lifelong learning among staff members. Research Questions  1. How can the learning process of enhanced among nurses, surgeons and healthcare specialists in the operating room setting?  2. What programs can be developed for assisting surgeons and nurses in acquiring new skills and learning to use new technology? How Achieving the Purpose Will Help Inform Leaders The research will presumably help leaders increase motivation rates among the staff in terms of using new technology. A rapid improvement in the use thereof, as well as in the success of surgeries is expected to follow. How the Research Questions Answers Will Help Achieve the Purpose By answering the research questions, one will be capable of determining the ways to improve the skills of the healthcare staff and integrate surgical technology into the operation room setting successfully. Methodological Approach for Addressing the Problem and Achieving the Purpose Method Seeing that the study is aimed at analyzing the relationships between the key variables (the staff’s proficiency and the existing training sessions), the research can be characterized as a qualitative one. Design A case study should be used as the basis for the research; thus, the research questions will be answered based on the implications of an actual case, raising the credibility of the study results. Data collection The data will be collected with the help of observations and individual interviews. The combination of the two was chosen as the means to retain the objectivity of the findings. Population, Sampling Frame, Sample It is assumed that the target population will include a total of 5 surgeons and 60 nurses and assistants. The sampling frame will include the surgeons, who have at least three surgical experiences, and healthcare specialists, who have assisted at least five times in testing the new equipment. Contribution to Knowledge The study to be conducted will supposedly shed some light on the means of enhan
Young people often become victims of violent actions because of the criminals’ superiority in power. The focus on the armed self-defense is one of the choices made by a young person while facing the risk of being assaulted. From this point, the person’s decision to own a gun and use it for self-defense in dangerous environments is based on the analysis of a range of effects of such a problematic decision. In spite of the fact that the intended and fatal shootings are discussed as the most critical consequences of using guns in dangerous environments and situations, a young person should risk owning guns because of such positive effects of the decision as the possibility to prevent the criminal threat and harm, compensate the inequality in forces, and sustain the psychological comfort. The main negative consequences of owning a gun and using it in unusual situations are the intended and fatal shootings. Although the death of a criminal as a result of using a gun for self-defense is often classified as the necessary action for the victim’s protection, the consequences of the case can be discussed as negative in the legal, financial, and psychological contexts. According to Cousins, those people who killed the aggressor should realize the real cause of the person’s death (Cousins 340). As a result, a victim who protected oneself with the help of a gun can become conscience-stricken and even depressed. However, speaking about the psychological value of such a possible effect of owning a gun, it is important to state that the use of a weapon can be the only chance for a young person to protect oneself and save the life in dangerous environments. Therefore, the main positive effect of owning a gun is a clear opportunity to prevent the criminal threat directed toward a young person and reduce the risk of much possible harm. Since the situation of owning a gun is risky, it is important to pay much attention to the ways of preventing and reducing a threat based on using many tools and techniques other than guns. However, there are many situations when traditional ways to prevent conflicts do not work. Thus, Hasselstrom states that it is important to use the same tactics as criminals use in order to succeed in dangerous situations (Hasselstrom 355). From this perspective, the main tactic which can be used by a victim is the focus on fearing the criminal.
In an organization people are hired according to their qualifications and once they are brought on board they must work together for the common good of the organization. They are organized into groups which are headed by a group manager. For a group to be successful there are various things that need to be done. One advantage of working as a team is that it enhances productivity because group members have different knowledge in their respective areas of specialization hence chances of failure are narrow as long as every member is committed to the group. This paper focuses on how a group can work together to achieve the mission of the organization. According to Wilson (2003) the qualifications of an individual does not matter in group productivity because everyone is an expert in something and all that people need is favorable environment to demonstrate their skills. This means that in group work we cannot only rely on people who have done specific tasks before because by doing so we will fail to utilize unexplored talent amongst our groups. In group work, people should be given freedom to do what they think will help the group achieve its goals. This means that they should be allowed to fail because freedom is the right to be wrong. Failure is what makes people realize their mistakes and everyone makes a mistake at one time in one way or another. This implies that group members should be free to tackle challenges without fear of being victimized. If people are not free to do anything they wish as long as it is meant to help the group they will just sit back and watch as things go down the drain which is also wrong. When building a group fear should not be allowed to control the minds of members. If group members are worried about what they may loose incase the group does not achieve its mission, they will not concentrate because they will hesitate to take action when the group is faced by challenges. The group manager should clearly explain at the initial stages that those who do not wish to be in the group are free to leave. This will ensure that the group is comprised of members who are ready to go the extra mile in a bid to accomplish the mission of the group. Besides, there is no high achiever who has never lost something. This encouragement is vital because groups normally encounter difficulties that at times make them fall but again when members think of their commitments they just combine forces again and move on (Forsyth, 2009). Group members should be told that whatever efforts they will make they will not only benefit the entire group but also the individual who has made them because the success of those efforts will bring out their abilities, and the experience that they will gain by working in the group will last throughout the career lifespan. Barbara (2002) recommends that the group manager should be an open minded person to have a clear vision of the things ahead and prepare the group in good time. This is because there are issues that occur abruptly and they affect the performa
Introduction Any solutions to the problem of uninsured people need to be implemented in an orderly manner and gradually. Like all managerial and administrative tasks, the solutions must be implemented as an ongoing project. The key to good project management is foresighted and thorough planning of each task and goal of the project, breaking down the project into smaller phases, completing each one within a specified deadline, ultimately achieving the planned out goal. (Hannigan) The solution plan outlined below is a basic hypothetical plan that addresses the basic aspects of the uninsured US citizens’ problem. Plan for solving the Uninsured problem Phase One: Identification and Analysis of the problem In this phase, most of the activity is at the government level. The congress, US administration, the president, drug companies, insurance bodies, and all other influential parties need to hold a series of meetings. These also include annual government budget allocation and approval sessions, which would be the final stage. Before this, Congress and drug companies need to meet, identify and analyze the issues faced by the public sector due to the uninsured problem. (Battista) Phase 2: analysis of proposed solutions In this phase, the decision-making bodies need to analyze and discuss the various proposed solutions laid down by experts from all fields that relate to and are affiliated with this issue. These could be economists, medical and healthcare experts, decision-makers for healthcare policies, congress, medical and drug association representatives. The key is to have good representation from all parties and all sides so that all issues are addressed, all solutions are heard, and that the best possible solutions that suit all parties, including the public, are selected and approved to be implemented. Phase 3: forming of the project team and project breakdown In this phase, after a certain solution plan or set of solutions are approved for implementation, the key players of the entire implementation process need to be identified and briefed. This includes all organizations related to the healthcare sector, insurance, and coverage institutions such as Medicaid, healthcare service providers, policymakers and governmental influential bodies, and the state administration. There may be many other actors as well as this is a reformation of national healthcare policy. (Varnon) The other portion of this phase is the project breakdown. Of course, this entire implementation will be done in phase as well and not in one go. The entire implementation and reformation will be divided into different modules that will be required to be completed in a succession of the last and gradually. Deadlines and schedules must be implemented for each implementation module and the concerned personnel must be assigned to their respective tasks and duties. (kenedy) Phase 4: documentation The documentation of all reforms, amendments, and changes is necessary for legal and administrative purposes. These need to be documented in
Abstract Our experiment seeks to understand the impacts of promoting analytical processing on religion belief and science. The following hypothesis directed the experiment: Developing analytical processing would decrease (uncritical) belief in science; promoting analytical processing would decrease belief in God. We administered online questionnaires, lasting 15 minutes, to 118 participants who were above 18 years each. Pearson correlation analysis and regression analysis were carried out between the dependent variables in order to determine whether they measured different aspects of behavior. Our experiment was a successful attempt in characterizing analytical processing differences in science and religion. Introduction The need to explain various issues within our environment is something that is common in most of us. It is necessary to define whether people perceive science through religion or science. The significant difference is that science presents a system that can be used to generate and evaluate specific evidences to support or refute a given argument. Science requires analytical knowledge that needs some learning process in order to master it, something that may not be necessary when it comes to religion. According to Howitt and Cramer (2014), religion has been in existence throughout our history and has remained common in all social settings because of its uncomplicated concepts that rely on familiar events. In order to test validity of the difference, it may be necessary to conduct an investigation on analytical processing skills of individuals in science and in religion. Impacts of Analytical Processing on Religion Belief and Science Farias et al. (2013) suggest that religion is naturally analytical processing while science is unnaturally analytical processing. In this context, the term natural is used to refer to something obvious or familiar which does not need critical reflection. According to these scholars, inasmuch as cultural institutions may be considered important to both religion and science, they have a critical role when it comes to generating of scientific concepts. Unlike religion, science only thrives in a l
Introduction Technology has brought massive changes in the field of education as the stakeholders try to develop an improved learning environment. According to the research by West & West (2009), there has been an effort by the stakeholders to come up with an interactive communication system in the field of education that would allow learners to share ideas through online means. The learning environment has been changing rapidly over the years as the stakeholders try to come up with virtual classrooms. Albadri (2013) says that, in the current society, the physical learning environment is fast losing its relevance as people try to eliminate the geographic barriers. It is now common for Harvard University to admit students from various countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and other parts of the world without the need to have them in a physical classroom on the campuses of this university. This has been enabled by some of the modern interactive technologies that are currently in use in some of the learning institutions. However, the fact that students can learn from different parts of the world through an online platform does not mean that the need for collaborative work among students has been eliminated. Collaboration among students has become even more necessary than before, as students struggle to learn and share new ideas. It means that there is a need for interactive platforms that would allow learners in different geographic locations to share their ideas without the need to converge in a physical classroom setting. Wikis have been considered as some of the most appropriate interactive platforms that can be used by students to encourage collaborative work in online classes. In this research, the focus is to determine the importance of using wikis to encourage collaborative work in online classes. Justification of the research The use of wikis among learners has gained popularity in the recent past as stakeholders try to develop interactive platforms for online students. Online learning eliminates the physical classroom that was traditionally used to pass knowledge. In its place, it is introducing a platform where learners can attend their lectures online, get the notes and assignments online, and even do their assignments through online means. The problem is that the entire process seems to ignore the relevance of enabling students to interact and share their ideas in the learning environment. This explains the reason why the use of interactive platforms has been regarded as being useful for online students to enable them to share ideas and build a strong base of knowledge. According to Folio and Kreinberg (2010), wikis h
Religions hold different views with respect to euthanasia or mercy-killing. Recently, there has been growing pressure to approve a law that would liberalise this practice in the US. In most religions, this fact is alarming, especially considering the growing strengths in palliative care. Christians hold the view that this school of thought would jeopardise the society we live in, and hence should not be tolerated. Moreover, other religions, such as Islam and Judaism, strongly condemn this course. Muslims believe that these people belong to hell. Judaism detests this practice; however, it disapproves palliative care. To this end, they believe that a natural course should be allowed to prevail when in a desperate situation. Nonetheless, in the contemporary society, a case of Dr. Anna Pou shows the extent to which the society has been influenced. This essay highlights religious thoughts with regard to the whole issue of euthanasia, bringing into focus the extent to which our society has been influenced by courtesy of the Dr. Pou’s case. Christianity disapproves the practice of euthanasia, since it goes against its values. Christians argue on three fronts regarding the whole issue of euthanasia. First, they believe that God made man in His own image, and hence no one should wilfully terminate another person’s life. Secondly, every soul that graces the land is extensively interconnected with others such that one’s actions have a great impact on the others. In a word, a person is not fully autonomous to make his/her own decision regarding his/her life. Finally, the ratification of such laws would go ahead to make desperate people feel pressured to commit suicide (Schadenberg, 2013). Christians advise that governments should promote palliative care instead of euthanasia. However, in the U.S., palliative care is not fully supported. Islam does not support euthanasia. According to Shari’a laws, euthanasia and suicide as such are unacceptable; and those who commit them belong to hell. Even a soldier who is badly injured does not have an authority to take his own life; Prophet Mohammed said “his lot is in hell” (Jumada 1). Moreover, the code of ethics for Muslim medics condemns this practice by noting that no disease is unconquerable by proper medication. Moreover, Muslims believe that patience and endurance when in a painful experience will be rewarded in the afterlife. Meanwhile, the proponents of euthanasia do not believe in life after death, which makes the aforementioned beliefs redundant. As regards Judaism, the concept of mercy-killi
Introduction Gender issues have been discussed during many international meetings and forums. The role of both sexes in society has raised many questions while most analysts and researchers have found out that education plays a great role in determining the role of a gender personality. Teachers instructing children should be familiar with methods of effective analysis of gender roles with students since it is a serious problem affecting contemporary society. Stereotypes produce a negative effect on human beings leading to failure in understanding the needs and motivations of another sex. In this essay, the relationship between stereotypes and genuine gender roles is discussed broadly about activities and the effectiveness of performance of individuals. Main body The academic performance of male and female students differs due to stereotypes producing effects on their self-identification and individual progress. According to researches conducted in most schools worldwide, girls perform better in languages than boys (Pajares and Valiante, 2002) whereas male students are better in exact sciences that require a logical approach and numeric data analysis. Females are found to be better at defining and describing their thoughts because their skills and logic enable them to do it better than, for instance, calculating and solving mathematical problems. Masculine motivation is oriented toward performing challenging and resource-consuming assignments that deal with calculations and scientific innovations. Teachers play an important role in modeling the self-identification of students at school since they spend most of the time with them. Educators should be trained on methods of explaining gender roles effectively about possible differences and shifts that occur due to technological progress and changes in society. It is necessary to encourage both genders to play active roles in society regardless of their sex though taking into account their skills and competencies (Connolly, 2008). The best way the teachers can do this is by encouraging the students to use their inborn skills. Recent findings show that stereotyping is harmful to society because it reduces the chances of people searching for information effectively. As information is an integral part of our lives and most work is related to it, individuals should resist the effects of stereotyping. In the USA, the racial stereotyping of youth has led to the increase of antisocial activities such as robbery and murder in the streets (Welch, 2007). Stereotypes are based on a generalization of certain characteristics that are said to be typical for some groups of people leading to the labeling of all people of this group as those possessing such a characteristic. Conclusion To sum up, the topic of gender should be introduced in educational institutions to enable the students to learn the differences and peculiar features of gender roles in the community. Though findings show that female and male students do have some differences in academic performance that occur due to their sex, students should b
One of the main indications that a particular work of literature (meant to be read by children/adolescents) represents high literary value is this work’s ability to inspire readers to remain optimistic, while they face the challenges of life. Therefore, it is not surprising that many children’s novels are being concerned with promoting the idea that, no matter how hard it gets addressing these challenges, one may never become discouraged, as there is always light at the ‘end of the tunnel.’ In other words, there is indeed a good rationale for the theme of hope to be featured in children’s works of literature rather prominently. In this paper, I will explore the validity of this suggestion, in regards to the novels: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl, Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White and Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. I will also strive to expose what accounts for the specifics of how each of the mentioned authors tackles the theme of hope, as the mean of encouraging readers to think positively. Probably the main aspect of how the theme of hope is being explored in James and the Giant Peach is that the author made a deliberate point in referring to hope in one’s life, as something that resides deep inside of the concerned person’s psyche. The validity of this suggestion can be illustrated, in regards to the novel’s main character – a four-year-old boy James, who after having been forced to live with his evil aunts Sponge and Spiker, never ceased experiencing the sensation that he would eventually be able to begin enjoying his life. In its turn, this sensation appears to have been extrapolated by the character’s tendency to spend long hours, while observing the horizon: “If he (James) looked in the right direction, he could see a tiny gray dot far away on the horizon, which was the house that he used to live in with his beloved mother and father” (Dahl 5). As the above-quotation implies, James thought of the years that he lived with his parents, as the happiest time of its life. Hence, the discursive significance of the actual location of James’s old house – the very fact that the character could observe this house, as a great tiny dot on the horizon, prompts readers to think that James’s current misery was only temporary. After all, one’s tendency to look at the far-horizon ha