Saturday, January 18, 2020
Explaining of The Child Protection in The Wider Concept of Safeguarding Children and Young People
Explain child protection in the wider concept of safeguarding children and young people. Safeguarding of children is known as an umbrella term which means it involves everything to ensure the health and safety of the children. Safeguarding of a child is priority, whether it to be at home, nursery, youth clubs, in a social setting or in someone elseââ¬â¢s care. Also whether it is an adult they know or donââ¬â¢t know or even another child, knowing the welfare of each individual child is paramount.In doing this there are many policies and procedures to follow regarding a childââ¬â¢s health and safety, in which companies have to enforce these policies and procedures in a child based setting. When a child based setting is recruiting new members of staff there are many checks that they need to do, the main check is their DBS checks commonly known as their CRB to ensure they have no criminal convictions, ever been on a sex offenders list or are a general risk to children.Communicat ion with a childââ¬â¢s parent is so important when it comes to a childââ¬â¢s welfare knowing how the childââ¬â¢s home life is and any concerns the parents may have about their child. Having a good working relationship with the parents and getting to know them is key, they are entrusting us with the welfare of their children. It is a difficult transition for parent sending their children to nursery for the first time knowing that their child is going to be safe and their well-being is going to be well cared for is reassuring to them.Making sure a childââ¬â¢s welfare is safe in all aspects of life is a vital part of their development in their learning capability, in their confidence and in the long term impact into adult hood. It is important that all staff know the correct policies and procedures if they have cause for concern, finding ways to do this is updating safeguarding polices regularly and retraining staff often to ensure this.Also setting up a CAF (common assessm ent framework) and making contact with multi agencies for a child who they have cause for concern for and puttingà support in place for them is a good way to ensure a child in need is getting the best possible support, and them knowing that someone is there to listen and support them is reassuring to the child. Making staff stand out as staff with the correct uniform and ensuring ID is in full view for the parents and other staff to see clearly for identification.Making sure that the staffs donââ¬â¢t put themselves in any sort of situation to possible complains that can arise i. e.à no mobile phones or if any conflict with a child make sure it is handled correctly following the correct policies and procedure guidelines of your work setting. Also making sure schools and nurseries know who exactly are coming in and out of the building with a signing in book. There are all types of abuse, physical abuse, mental abuse, sexual abuse, neglect and verbal abuse, following the safegua rding policies and procedures will help ensure a childââ¬â¢s health and safety.Making sure these policies and procedures are followed correctly will give the child the best outcome in life. There are many ways to protect a child, at home, in a school or social setting. Unfortunately in todayââ¬â¢s society there is a dip in the system when it comes to the protection of children, so many children are being put a risk. People need to be more vigilant to stop children getting abused in any sort of way. Every child matters they are our future abuse needs to stop, people need to become more aware to help prevent these things from happening.
Friday, January 10, 2020
Abnormal Psychology Critique
Changes in impairment level, functional status, and use of assistive devices by older people with depressive symptoms. Dayao, Arveene L. BS Psychology II ââ¬â 01 Manila Tytana Colleges To be submitted to : Ms. Sheila Laine Dela Paz Date submitted : January 30, 2012 ABSTRACT This study sought to understand how functional status, impairment level, and use of assistive devices change over 3 years for older adults with depressive symptoms. I further explored factors that predict change in severity of depressive symptoms. During 3 years, participants experienced ncreased physical disability, a decline in severity of depressive symptoms, and an increase in the total number of assistive devices owned. A significant number of older adults will experience a decrease in depressive symptoms over 3 years, despite an increase in physical disability. They also will obtain more assistive devices as they age. The specific issue that stands out in the journal is relative to the various changes in impairment level, functional status and use of some suggested assistive devices that could be used by older people who suffer symptoms of depression. I do very much agree how the author ouched the subject and explained depression among the older people. There is nothing from the journal article that I disagree about. The points presented by the author about the existence of this feeling of depression among the older people are true and satisfactory. The second journal that I have, Suicide In Older Adults : Nursing Assessment Of Suicide by Linda Garand, PhD, APRN, BC, Ann M. Mitchell, PhD, RN, AHN, BC, Ann Dietrick, MSN, APRN, BC, Sophia P. Hijjawi, BSN, RN, and Di Pan, BSN, RN, is somewhat parallel to my first journal. This second article talks about suicide in older adults.It is being discussed here that suicide and attempted suicide is associated with depression, psychosis and substance abuse among younger individuals, yet among older adults, depression and co morbid medical cond itions play important contributory roles. Same as what was being talked about in the first article. The issue that attracts my attention is on the prevalence of suicidal behaviors in older adults and lays a foundation for understanding the role of risk factors in the prevention of suicide. Just like in the first article, the issue focuses more on depression on older adults.It has been proven that the older adults are the one that easily get depressed than the younger ones. Just as no single factor is universally causal, no single intervention will prevent all suicides. The multi-dimensionality of suicide presents great challenges, but also has important implications for prevention. Suicide in late life must be understood as a complex combination of interactive effects in which mood disorders take a central role. Our ability to more precisely target preventive interventions will hinge on a better understanding of those relationships. Until then, urses and others must be diligent in t he identification of older adults at risk for suicide. Subgroups of older adults at high risk for suicide include those with depressive illnesses, previous suicide attempts, physical illnesses, and those who are socially isolated. Therefore I can say, that major depression is the most common diagnosis in older adults (of both sexes) who attempt or complete suicide. This study used data from Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Aging Consumer Assessment Study, a longitudinal study of coping strategies of elders with disabilities.Seventy-three participants with depressive symptoms were interviewed at baseline and 3 years later. I believe that the author used the most appropriate method because they have come about with good results. And thus, there is no other appropriate or suitable way to test the depressive symptoms of older people than having a study or conducting a survey on a rehabilitation center. For me, application through conducting tests would be the best idea to p rove whether the issue is correct or not. The journal article fully and clearly explains what depression is all about that affects the lder people. It is notable that depression happens to some people more especially the old ones who are said to be prone to the disorder. Upon relating the topic to my course, such situation is under the field of Abnormal Psychology. The field is of great importance to students taking up Psychology course like me who would desire to pursue the field of Clinical Psychology. As depression is common and could happen to everyone, this study is applicable to all. Through it, we shall have a clear idea of the appropriate way to do if ever we meet or experience a feeling of depression.Above all things, this will be a great help to me who would really like to be a successful Clinical Psychologist in the future. REFERENCES Mann, William C. , et al. ââ¬Å"Changes in impairment level, functional status, and use of assistive devices by older people with depressi ve symptoms. â⬠à AJOT: American Journal of Occupational Therapyà 62. 1 (2008): 9+. InfoTrac Custom 100 Titles. Web. 19 Jan. 2012. Document URL http://find. galegroup. com/gtx/infomark. do? &source=gale&srcprod=SP00&prodId=SPJ. SP00&u serGroupName=phmtc&tabID=T002&docId=A208219498&type=retrieve&contentSet=IAC-Documents&version=1. 0 Agree, E. , & Freedman, V. (2003). A comparison of assistive technology and personal care in alleviating disability and unmet need. Gerontologist, 43, 335-344. American Psychiatric Association. (1994). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed. ). 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Thursday, January 2, 2020
What Is an Emulsion Definition and Examples
When two or more materials are mixed, there are different products that may form. One of this is an emulsion: Emulsion Definition An emulsion is a colloid of two or more immiscible liquids where one liquid contains a dispersion of the other liquids. In other words, an emulsion is a special type of mixture made by combining two liquids that normally dont mix. The word emulsion comes from the Latin word meaning to milk (milk is one example of an emulsion of fat and water). The process of turning a liquid mixture into an emulsion is called emulsification. Key Takeaways: Emulsions An emulsion is a type of colloid formed by combining two liquids that normally dont mix.In an emulsion, one liquid contains a dispersion of the other liquid.Common examples of emulsions include egg yolk, butter, and mayonnaise.The process of mixing liquids to form an emulsion is called emulsification.Even though the liquids that form them may be clear, emulsions appear cloudy or colored because light is scattered by the suspended particles in the mixture. Examples of Emulsions Oil and water mixtures are emulsions when shaken together. The oil will form drops and disperse throughout the water.Egg yolk is an emulsion containing the emulsifying agent lecithin.Crema on espresso is an emulsion consisting of water and coffee oil.Butter is an emulsion of water in fat.Mayonnaise is an oil in water emulsion that is stabilized by the lecithin in egg yolk.The photosensitive side of photographic film is coated with an emulsion of silver halide in gelatin. Properties of Emulsions Emulsions usually appear cloudy or white because light is scattered off the phase interphases between the components in the mixture. If all of the light is scattered equally, the emulsion will appear white. Dilute emulsions may appear slightly blue because low wavelength light is scattered more. This is called the Tyndall effect. Its commonly seen in skim milk. If the particle size of the droplets is less than 100 nm (a microemulsion or nanoemulsion), its possible for the mixture to be translucent. Because emulsions are liquids, they dont have a static internal structure. Droplets are distributed more or less evenly throughout a liquid matrix called the dispersion medium. Two liquids can form different types of emulsions. For example, oil and water can form an oil in water emulsion, where the oil droplets are dispersed in water, or they can form a water in oil emulsion, with water dispersed in oil. Further, they can form multiple emulsions, such as water in oil in water. Most emulsions are unstable, with components that wont mix on their own or remain suspended indefinitely. Emulsifier Definition A substance that stabilizes an emulsion is called an emulsifier or emulgent. Emulsifiers work by increasing the kinetic stability of a mixture. Surfactants or surface active agents are one type of emulsifiers. Detergents are an example of a surfactant. Other examples of emulsifiers include lecithin, mustard, soy lecithin, sodium phosphates, diacetyl tartaric acid ester of monoglyceride (DATEM), and sodium stearoyl lactylate. Distinction Between Colloid and Emulsion Sometimes the terms colloid and emulsion are used interchangeably, but the term emulsion applies when both phases of a mixture are liquids. The particles in a colloid can be any phase of matter. So, an emulsion is a type of colloid, but not all colloids are emulsions. How Emulsification Works There are a few mechanisms that may be involved in emulsification: Emulsification may occur when the interfacial surface tension between two liquids is reduced. This is how surfactants work.An emulsifier may form a film over one phase in a mixture to form globules that repel each other, allowing them to remain evenly dispersed or suspended.Certain emulgents increase the viscosity of the medium, making it easier for the globules to remain suspended. Examples include the hydrocolloids acacia and tragacanth, glycerine, and the polymer carboxymethyl cellulose. Sources IUPAC (1997). (The Gold Book)Compendium of Chemical Terminology. Oxford: Blackwell Scientific Publications. Archived from the original on 2012-03-10.Slomkowski, Stanislaw; Alemà ¡n, Josà © V.; Gilbert, Robert G.; Hess, Michael; Horie, Kazuyuki; Jones, Richard G.; Kubisa, Przemyslaw; Meisel, Ingrid; Mormann, Werner; Penczek, StanisÃ
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Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Inner Journey Cosi - 2128 Words
Inner Journey Assessment William F Buckley quoted ââ¬Å"If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey most of us would never start at allâ⬠. This quote relates to journeys, specifically to inner journeys with the intention that many journeys are difficult and if individuals knew how difficult the journey was going to be, then most of us would not even commence the journey. A journey is simply a movement from one place to another. Physical journeys are gateways to inner journeys, which is a journey of the mind and spirit. Inner journeys take place when an individual experiences events or is involved in relationships that act as a catalyst to gain greater understanding about themselves and the world. Inner journeys can beâ⬠¦show more contentâ⬠¦The metaphor transfers the journey from a physical one. The persona is confronted with the choice of two roads, both fairly similar ââ¬Ëtwo roads diverged in a yellow woodââ¬â¢, and must decide which one he wants to travel. This is si milar to Lewisââ¬â¢s situation where he has to decide between politics, and true love and fidelity and which is more important. The persona, with ultimately choosing the one that was ââ¬Ëgrassy and wanted wearââ¬â¢ and the ââ¬Ë one less travelled byââ¬â¢. He wanted to break away from the norm and experience something new. This road may be more rewarding despite the fact it presents more challenges. The inner journey is depicted through the use of language techniques such as, extended metaphor, first person pronoun, repetition and symbolism. The use of first person pronoun ââ¬ËIââ¬â¢ shows that it is a personal journey where choices need to be made. The repetition of ââ¬ËIââ¬â¢ in the last stanza highlights the speakerââ¬â¢s solitude and that he is proud of the choice he has made ââ¬Ëand I-I took the one less travelled byââ¬â¢, also emphasises that we are responsible for our own decisions on our own journey. It helps the audience connect to the poem and inturn reflect on their own inner journey experiences. Frost uses symbolism in the word in the first line of the first stanza in ââ¬Ëyellowââ¬â¢ of the wood. This symbolises the season autumn and the autumnal time in ones life where time is running out and decisions need to be made, this demonstratesShow MoreRelatedââ¬Å"a Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Stepâ⬠1014 Words à |à 5 PagesEnglish Expository SAC- Inner Journeys ââ¬Å"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single stepâ⬠The purpose of this expository piece is to explore various effects of a journey that is initiated from a single step. The argument will be presented using previous texts studied in class in relation to the prompt ââ¬Å"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. The intended audience is to people of all ages, but specifically to students studying the concepts of inner journeys. All human beingsRead MoreDante s Paradise Lost, And Homer s Iliad2502 Words à |à 11 Pages No mental reservation impairs Danteââ¬â¢s acceptance of Divine authority. Not a backward look does he cast when he entrusts of its keeping. No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fitting for the kingdom of God. When on his Journey, Dante reaches with Virgil, his guide, the of Purgatory, the keeper warns the travelers of their danger: ââ¬Å"He pushed the hammers of the sacred door. ââ¬ËEnter,ââ¬â¢ he said, ââ¬Ëbut you should be aware those who look back are cast outside once more.ââ¬â¢ And the
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Racism, The Belief In The Superiority Of One Race Over
Racism, the belief in the superiority of one race over another; discrimination against an individual or group of people, based on racial background, usually color [1]. In August 2011, a group of white adolescents were in Jackson Mississippi on a mission of hate: to find and hurt an African American. The actions of these white adolescents gave way for an unfortunate reminder of the assassination of past civil rights leader Medgar Evans back in 1963. Racism as a whole is far from over, but society is taking the initiative faster and stronger than ever before. In September 2001, ââ¬Å"the adoption of the Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA) to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intoleranceâ⬠was enacted [2]. We mustâ⬠¦show more contentâ⬠¦Although identity was so vague, problems arose for scholars when separating races, consequently leading to the development of the term racial identity, a term more ââ¬Å"segregatedâ⬠. 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Monday, December 9, 2019
Competitive Economic Landscape Organizations - Research Hypotheses
Question: Discuss about the Competitive Economic Landscape Organizations. Answer: Introduction The competitive economic landscape has organizations seeking advantages over another. Gherman, Brad and Dincu (2016) suggest the competitiveness of organizations can be enhanced with training and development of its employees to keep pace with the evolution of organizations within the dynamics of an organization. The aim of this research would be to establish the relationship between the internal training, development and motivation of employees and the competitive advantage of the firms. Literature review Moreover, Gherman, Brad and Dincu (2016) suggest the motivations of its workforce become more powerful with knowledge as organizations diversify and crease in complexities. Furthermore, as organizations grow both in size and complexity, organizations are including knowledge skills as a means to inspire individuals and strengthen teams and the partnerships within organizations (Gherman, Brad and Dincu, 2016). It is believed that organizational leaders must monitor the effectiveness of the design of the organization is a necessary step toward maintaining the longevity of the organization (Pinder, 2014). With the expansion of technology and its effects on how people in organizations work and communicate with each other it is important for organizational decision-makers to determine the best methods to maximize human resources (Powerful, 2013). Research questions and hypotheses Research questions This research has two key research questions. These questions can be discussed as: How can internal training and development improve the competitive position of the firms in the competitive markets? How can motivation of employees influence the competitive position of the firms in the competitive markets? Hypotheses The internal training and development programs for employees help the organization to gain competitive advantage in the market. Operational definitions and measurement Training Development: The internal training program for employees as devised by organizations. Research methodologies: Data collection and analysis Sampling techniques The primary research methods and secondary research methods would be utilized to complete this research (Pickard, 2013). The primary research would be done in the form of online survey and the secondary research would be done on the data collected through literature review. The primary research methods and the secondary research methods for this research work can be discussed as: Primary research A random sampling method would be used to pick 80 executives from the Australian firms. The firms would be multinational firms that have to operate in the global competitive environment. The online survey method may not work best to collect qualitative information (Valencia, 2011). Therefore, focused group interviews would be done to collect qualitative information through open-ended questions. Therefore, the primary research would use both online survey and focused group interviews. There are various types of sampling methods that could be used to create a sample of 80 people. In this research work, the researcher would use systematic or stratified sampling methods. The researcher would ensure that the sample is representative in nature. It can be done with the use of few constraints in the sample collection. These constraints can be highlighted as: C1: At least 20% of the population/ respondents (80 people) are female executives C2: At least 20% of the respondents (of 80 people) would be the members of leadership team of multinational organizations Secondary research The secondary research would be an important part of the entire research process. The secondary research would be done through literature review. To complete the literature review, the researcher would conduct an extensive literature review (McDonough, 2011). The sources of literature review would include both online and offline resources. The online sources of literature review would include the online library and credible web sources. The offline sources of literature review would include the books, magazines and articles. Method of analysis The data collection and analysis would be a complex process in this research work as there would be both quantitative and qualitative. The researcher would collect the quantitative data from online survey. The literature review would be the base for the qualitative data (Hair, 2007). To complete the data analysis, the researcher would use the statistical tools, SPSS, spreadsheets and Microsoft Excel. Research process The research process that the researcher would use in this research can be discussed as: Step 1: The research objectives and research problem This is phase in which the researcher would define the research objectives and formulate the research questions for this research work (Carr, 2012). The two research questions for this research work are already defined. Step 2: Extensive Literature Review This is the phase in which the researcher would carry out the literature review of online and offline sources (Brummans, 2013). The researcher can slightly modify the research questions after the literature review. Step 4: Primary research and Data collection For this research work, the primary research has two components of online survey and focused group interview (Robson, 2011). In this phase, the researcher would mail the online survey to the sample population. Step 5: Data collection and analysis The data collection and analysis would be a complex process in this research work as there would be both quantitative and qualitative. The researcher would collect the quantitative data from online survey. The literature review would be the base for the qualitative data (Hair, 2007). To complete the data analysis, the researcher would use the statistical tools, SPSS, spreadsheets and Microsoft Excel. Step 6: Conclusion and Results In this phase, the researcher would compile the results and would create a formal report from the research. The formal report would have the expected outcomes and the objectives that research has achieved. Expected outcomes It is expected that the researcher would be able to meet the desired objectives of this research. It is expected that the researcher would be able to establish the relationship between the internal training, development and motivation of employees and the competitive advantage of the firms. Conclusion The above paper is the research work in the area of training and development of employees and the impact of training programs on the competitive position of the firms. References Caron, A. H., Hwang, J. M., Brummans, B. H., Caronia, L. (2013). Business writing on the go: How executives manage impressions through e-mail communication in everyday work life. Corporate Communications: An International Journal, 18(1), 8-25. Hair, J. F. (2007). Research methods for business. Lin, H. E., McDonough, E. F. (2011). Investigating the role of leadership and organizational culture in fostering innovation ambidexterity. Engineering Management, IEEE Transactions on, 58(3), 497-509. 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Sunday, December 1, 2019
Reintroduction Essays - Wolf Reintroduction,
Reintroduction Of Wolves The Reintroduction of Wolves In my opinion, wolves should be able to live and survive in the wild. Ranchers do need to consider that wolves have a major influence in our eco system. Grizzly bears fed on elk carcass only in the spring. Now there is more carcasses available year round. A lot of animals have died due to lack of food. Recently the Mexican Gray wolf was brought into New Mexico from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Hopefully, they will survive and adapt. Since wolves have a strong natural instinct to return home, they should in time successfully establish new territories here. Wolves are very family orientated and feel safe living near their family. Man continues to be the wolves worst enemy. This is sad and unfortunate because wolves are already on the Endangered Species List. At one time gray wolves lived in forty-eight states and Mexico. Today gray wolves are mostly in Minnesota. The attempts at reestablishing wolves in Yellowstone is still undetermined. Many ranchers objected. Activities such as hunting, farming and logging have contributed to the wolves extinction. As Lorenz states in The Dove and The Wolf, "we did not receive our weapons from nature. We made them ourselves, of our own free will." (526) The list of endangered species is growing rapidly in much of the world and rates of extinction are likely to rise as human population rises. The fate of the wolf is up to us and our willingness to share the earth with wild animals. We can encourage young people to discover nature and explore and examine wild life. Such understanding will never replace what is lost but will insure what remains. The spirit and mystery seen in the eyes of a wolf should be all the incentive we need.
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