I need help with a Economics question. All explanations and answers will be used to help me learn.

After reading chapters seven through nine (Winter, 2008) and gain an understanding of the economic impacts of crime, answer the following questions:

Note: Your response to each of your course discussion questions should be at least 250 words. Also, be sure to post a response to the comments of at least on fellow classmate.

1.) Do you feel that the legalization of marijuana should be considered by law makers? What are the advantages and disadvantages of legalization?

2.) Describe the relationship between unemployment rates and crime. Do you feel that individuals become criminals due to a lack of legitimate employment opportunities? Explain why or why not.

3.) Describe the role of economists in both crime identification and crime deterrence.

Be sure to respond to all of the main discussion questions. Also, you must post a response to at least one of the comments of your fellow classmates (two days prior to the end of the module).

I’m trying to study for my Sociology course and I need some help to understand this question.

Social workers are change agents. According to our Vision statement, “University of New England SSW envisions a world where social workers are at the forefront of advocating with individuals and communities for human dignity and social inclusion by mobilizing efforts to end inequities, exploitation, and violence. As a social worker, what do you believe to be the greatest social determinants of health outcomes for individuals, families and communities with substance use disorders?

Why should social workers be concerned with epidemiology and etiology? How do these inform social work? What kind of individual, community and/or society level interventions can you imagine that would improve the situation? Where do you think social workers can intervene in order to have the greatest impact?

400 words. APA format

Readings:

The Etiology and Epidemiology of Addiction

MODULE OVERVIEW/INTRODUCTION

Epidemiology is the study (scientific, systematic, and data-driven) of the distribution (frequency, pattern) and determinants (causes, risk factors) of health-related states and events (not just diseases) in specified populations (neighborhood, school, city, state, country, global). (Source: Principles of Epidemiology (3rd ed.), Center for Disease Control).

Epidemiologic information is important in social work as it provides us with a lens to understand possible determinants of health and risk factors that may be traced to social exclusion. These studies also provide vital data to be utilized for advocacy at the community, state or national level to improve access to services, develop effective primary prevention, as well as address public policy regarding substance use disorders.

Etiology is a branch of medical science specifically concerned with the underlying cause or origin of disease. Social workers must be concerned with both the extent and risk factors of a social or medical issue as well as the underlying cause(s). Most people do not understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. It is often assumed that substance abusers lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop using drugs simply by choosing to change their behavior. In reality, substance use disorder is a complex disease. Getting sober takes more than good intentions or a strong will. Drugs and alcohol change the brain in ways that foster compulsive substance abuse and quitting, even for those who are ready to do so, can be quite difficult. Through scientific advances, we know more about how drugs and alcohol work in the brain than ever. We also know that addiction can be successfully treated.

• Textbook: Wormer, K. & Davis, D. (2018). Addiction treatment: a strengths perspective. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning. ISBN-13: 978-1305943308. Chapter 3, pp. 89-149.
• Textbook: Sheff, D. (2013). Clean: overcoming addiction and ending America’s greatest tragedy. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. ISBN: 978-0547848655. Part II (Chapters 3-4).
• NIDA Material: The Science of Addiction
• Merikangas, K. R., & McClair, V. L. (2012). Epidemiology of substance use disorders. Human Genetics, 131(6), 779-789. doi:10.1007/s00439-012-1168-0
• NIDA Material: Drug Facts Nationwide trends
• Results from the Key Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators in the United States: Results from the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (review the report to understand the trends, statistics and the scope of the problem in the US).
• Optional: Vaughn, M. & Perron, B. (2013). Chapters 2-3, pp. 23-46.

Multimedia

• The Neurobiology of Drug Addiction: Watch slideshow “The Reward Pathway and Addiction”
• How Addiction Hijacks the Brain: Read the article

I need an explanation for this Environmental Science question to help me study.

With the burning of fossil fuels comes the release of many pollutants that cause health concerns such as the release of particulate matter on the respiratory system. Cases of asthma and COPD are on the rise. Do you think more environmental regulations are necessary to decrease this particulate matter? Why, or why not? Reflect on if you think there is a balance between reducing emissions and keeping costs down for industry.

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

I’m studying for my Art & Design class and don’t understand how to answer this. Can you help me study?

Visit the following website and explore the Palace of Versailles (hint – click on Discover):

• http://www.chateauversailles.fr/

From the above website and the information in the lectures and your book, answer the following questions:

1) How does Versailles reflect the French Baroque period? Discuss at least 3 specific characteristics of the palace that make it a Baroque building.

2) Include 3 or more vocab words in the essay

I’m working on a Business question and need guidance to help me study.

Review the articles about the different types of vending machines, located within the module Reading and Resources area. After exploring the articles and the information in Chapter 6 of your textbook, select two of the vending machines. Briefly explore the markets in which these two machines exist to gain an understanding of the consumer and the culture of that market. Thoughtfully and thoroughly respond to the following discussion questions:

• Identify the type of retail classification for vending machine retailing. What methods are used by these retailers to attract sales? Do you think these methods are effective for selling these products? Why or why not? In responding to your peers, explain your response.

• Choose a product not featured in the article or in your textbook that you feel might be appropriate for vending machine sales. In what location would you place this machine? Why do you think this product would sell well? Explain your response.

Intelligent Vending Offers Unique Shopping Experiences
8 Brands Deploying Vending Machines as Smart Retail Solutions
Review the resources above to learn more about unusual vending machines. These resources support the module discussion.

Retailers Need to Engage Shoppers’ Five Senses to Save Physical Retail
This article discusses key strategies physical retailers are using to stay relevant in the changing retail marketplace

Need help with my Business question – I’m studying for my class.

The primary function of HRM is to increase the effectiveness and contribution of employees attaining organizational goals and objectives. Consider all the areas of HRM that have been discussed in this course:

• Performance management
• Human resources planning, recruitment, and selection
• Human resources development
• Compensation and benefits
• Employment and labor laws and regulations

In your final paper,

• Provide a high-level overview of each HRM area listed above.
• Discuss HR functions within a performance management system that contribute to effective training and development.
• Explain how an effective performance management system along with compensation and benefits can attract, develop, and retain talented employees.
• Analyze employment and labor laws and regulations that impact these areas of HRM listed above and the relationships between employees and employers.
• Explain how the functions of HRM work together in order to optimize organizational and employee behavior.

The Functions of HRM paper

• Must be seven to eight double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
• Title of paper
• Student’s name
• Course name and number
• Instructor’s name
• Date submitted

• Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
• Must use at least five scholarly, peer-reviewed, or credible sources in addition to the course text.
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing

I need an explanation for this Art & Design question to help me study.

A. What parallels if any do you see between Islamic, Africa, Oceanic and the Americas Art? Post your discussion here by the due date and respond to 2 other students by the end of day.

150 words for A

B. Answer each of the following questions in a few complete sentences:

1. What are some community functions for art in Africa?
2. What basic belief about human origins is widely shared across Polynesia?
3. Which Native American art forms are traditionally reserved for women?
4. What cultural forms did the civilizations of pre-conquest Mexico share?

I’m stuck on a Business question and need an explanation.

During the term/semester, you will make four posts to it according to the schedule below. Each blog will be awarded up to 10 points based on creativity, organizational skills, and mechanics.

The First post —Post an introductory blog. The blog should be at least four well-developed paragraphs and include any graphics that help introduce yourself. Copy the URL link to your first post in the submission box.

The Second post—Post a blog about some aspect of the business career you want to be involved in. The blog should be at least four well-developed paragraphs and include any graphics that will enhance your discussion.

The Third post— Post a blog about some aspect of the business career you want to be involved in. The blog should be at least four well-developed paragraphs and include any graphics that will enhance your discussion.

The Fourth post—Post a blog entry about any topic of interest to you (and appropriate for potential employers). The blog should be at least four well-developed paragraphs and include any graphics that

Rubric

BUS 3382 BLOG – Grading Rubric

Can you help me understand this Psychology question?

Instructions

An annotated bibliography is used to help a writer organize their references.It is essentially a set of very formal and well-organized notes that can be used to aid in the development of a piece of writing.

Typically an annotated bibliography would not be seen by anyone but the person who made it, just as one’s notes from class, highlighted material in articles and books, etc., would not be seen by anyone else.

For THIS assignment, the journal articles that are to be annotated are peer-reviewed research reports.Not reviews, not opinions, not summaries, not meta-analyses.Certainly not magazine articles or material from websites like wikis or blogs.

By the way, with the exception of this Instructions page, this document is set up as a template that could be used for the assignment…

This instruction page should be deleted entirely.

Due By 1/20/20 4:00 pm

I need support with this Art & Design question so I can learn better.

Artist Project Presentation: Research and get in the shoes of an artist

You will have just over 2 weeks for this assignment and 1 day after due date to respond to others.

Pick an artist you are interested in from any time period, working in any medium, except Frida Kahlo, Vincent Van Gogh, Andy Warhol, Bob Ross, Leonardo Da Vinci and Salvador Dali. (Sorry these artists are too familiar. I want you to find an artist you don’t know much about). Take a chance on a film director or a sculptor or ceramicist. Research that artist and address ALL of these prompts:

• the history of their life,
• events happening at the time they live or lived and were working,
• other art movements happening at the same time they were working,
• their theories on art,
• what if any art movement they belong or belonged to,
• a summary of their body of work- did they pioneer a new direction in their medium,
• what were the main elements and principles of design they tend or tended to use,
• what of the 6 functions does their art employ,
• what art criticism have they received (which of the theories are applied to their work) and do you agree or disagree with that assessment, does the artist?

You’ll have to read not only about the artist, but articles written about their work (from art magazines for example, books written) and research the time period in which they were working.Remember to cite resources correctly and use your own words.

Your notes (expanded upon) and thoughts for the presentation should be written clearly. (FYI to be sure you have enough information prepared for the oral presentation you will record. 500-600 words is the approximate equivalent of a 5-6 minute speech), create a powerpoint (or equivalent) presentation (include key points, images of work, the artist, other work going on at that time) and present it to the class. Plan on approximately a 5-10 minute presentation. Write a script for your presentation. Then you will record it and upload it to Youtube. (Instructions below). You will share the link with us to this discussion assignment (instructions below) for us all to view it. View classmates videos so you can learn about even more artists. Respond to 2 other presentations within 1 day of the due date.

Extra Credit: If you dress as the artist and give us a little insight into their personality or persona you will receive 10 extra points 🙂

Download Screen-Cast-O-Matic to your machine. It’s Free.Click on the free recorder after you open it.You can record yourself, your screen or both.Write a script to follow and have pictures of what you are presenting open a head of time.You can pause the recording to take a break, close a picture, open another one etc.Then you can download your video to Youtube and share the link with us to this discussion assignment. It will be fun to hear your voices and if you choose see your faces.