...1.07 Ethics Directions: Complete the tasks below. Replace the highlighted text with your own answers. Copy and paste your answers to the student comments box in 1.07 and submit for grading. For each of the following four cases, explain why you would either approve or disapprove the proposed research experiments. Evaluate each proposal based on the four main principles of ethical research provided in this lesson. Every research experiment must follow all four principles to be considered ethical. Copy and paste your answer only for each case to the student comments section of 1.07 and submit for grading. It is not enough to just approve or deny, you must also Case 1: The Psychology Department is requesting permission from your committee to use 10 rats per semester for demonstrations in a physiological psychology class. The students will work in groups of three: each group will be given a rat. The students will first perform surgery on the rats. Each animal with be anesthetized. Following standard surgical procedures, an incision will be made in the scalp and two holes drilled in the animal's skull. Electrodes will be lowered into the brain to create lesions on each side. The animals will then be allowed to recover. Several weeks later, the effects of destroying this part of the animal's brain will be tested in a shuttle avoidance task in which animals will learn when to cross over an electrified grid. The instructor admits the procedure is a common demonstration...
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...1.07 Ethics Directions: Complete the tasks below. Replace the highlighted text with your own answers. Copy and paste your answers to the student comments box in 1.07 and submit for grading. For each of the following four cases, explain why you would either approve or disapprove the proposed research experiments. Evaluate each proposal based on the four main principles of ethical research provided in this lesson. Every research experiment must follow all four principles to be considered ethical. Copy and paste your answer only for each case to the student comments section of 1.07 and submit for grading. It is not enough to just approve or deny, you must also Case 1: The Psychology Department is requesting permission from your committee to use 10 rats per semester for demonstrations in a physiological psychology class. The students will work in groups of three: each group will be given a rat. The students will first perform surgery on the rats. Each animal with be anesthetized. Following standard surgical procedures, an incision will be made in the scalp and two holes drilled in the animal's skull. Electrodes will be lowered into the brain to create lesions on each side. The animals will then be allowed to recover. Several weeks later, the effects of destroying this part of the animal's brain will be tested in a shuttle avoidance task in which animals will learn when to cross over an electrified grid. The instructor admits the procedure is a common demonstration and...
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...Social Work: 425 Magena Case Study: Part I September 26, 2012 a) Jodee a. Values i. Importance of Human Relationships: Jodee violated this value as she felt the family had “turned on her after all that she had done.” It is obvious that Jodee felt personally wronged by the family and as a result she continuously threaten them and forced them to make decision that they did not want or that was not in their best interest. This placed an enormous amount of stress on the relationship which decreased the chances of making positive changes towards enhancing the well-being of the family. ii. Dignity & Worth of the Person: Jodee consistent threatening demeanor and what appeared to be a strong determination to get back at the family, caused her to treat the family in a non-caring and disrespectful manner. This is a clear violation of this value. In addition, Jodee did not “promote the clients’ socially responsible self-determination,” because her actions did not assist the family towards improvement, it caused excessive and unnecessary strain on the family. b. Ethics iii. 1.07 - Privacy and Confidentiality: When Jodee disclosed the fact that Magena was pregnant to her foster parents without Magena’s consent; this was a clear ethical violation. There was no reason to disclose this information to the foster parents as it did not pose a “serious, foreseeable, and imminent harm” to Magena or the foster parents. Jodee also did not inform...
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...MBA/MFM 253 TVM Practice Problems 2 Fall 2011 1. You are considering buying a new car. The current price of the car is $25,000. The dealer has offered you a special nominal interest rate of 3% each year for the next 3 years if you finance through the dealership. a) What is your monthly car payment? PV = 25,000 I = 0.25 N = 36 FV = 0 PMT =? = $727.03 25,000 = PMT (1-(1/(1.0025)36))/.0025 b) You are considering putting a $5,000 down payment on the car, what would your payment be if you did this assuming you could still get the special interest rate? $581.62 c) In either case what is the effective rate of interest you paid on the car? 1.002512=1.030416 3.0416% 2. A given rate is quoted at an effective annual rate of 12.55%. If you know that the interest compounds quarterly, what is the nominal annual rate? 12% Need to find the rate that when compounded four periods will equal .1255 solve for r in the following equation (1+(r/4))4=1.125 3. What is the PV of an annuity that pays 10,000 a year at the end of each of the next 15 years assuming a 5% return? $103,796.58PMT = 10,000 N=15 I = 5 FV = ) PV = ? What is the PV of an annuity that pays 10,000 a year at the beginning of each of the next 12 years assuming a rate of 7%? $84,986.743 3. PV and FV problems that are a little harder ( you need to figure out the pieces, the final answers are there – but you need to figure out how it set it up – the set up is usually the trickier part and the...
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...Eur J Population (2007) 23:1–31 DOI 10.1007/s10680-006-9110-6 Population and labour force projections for 27 European countries, 2002–2052: impact of international migration on population ageing Projections de population et de population active pour 27 pays europeens ´ 2002–2052: impact de la migration internationale sur le vieillissement de la population Jakub Bijak Æ Dorota Kupiszewska Æ Marek Kupiszewski Æ Katarzyna Saczuk Æ Anna Kicinger Received: 8 August 2005 / Accepted: 31 March 2006 / Published online: 2 March 2007 Ó Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2007 Abstract Population and labour force projections are made for 27 selected European countries for 2002–2052, focussing on the impact of international migration on population and labour force dynamics. Starting from single scenarios for fertility, mortality and economic activity, three sets of assumptions are explored regarding migration flows, taking into account probable policy developments in Europe following the enlargement of the EU. In addition to age structures, various support ratio indicators are analysed. The results indicate that plausible immigration cannot offset the negative effects of population and labour force ageing. Keywords Population projections Æ Labour force projections Æ International migration Æ Population ageing Æ Europe ´ ´ Resume Des projections de population et de population active sont presentees ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ˆ pour 27 pays Europeens pour la periode 2002–2052, avec un interet particulier...
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...Module 1 Introduction to CGA The business environment Company’s objectives: Achieving growing profits. Company stakeholders: P 1.04 Customers Suppliers Regulators Competitors Employees Government Interest Groups Owners Lenders Types of Company Company’s Characteristics: P 1.05 Separate legal entity Limited liability Perpetual succession Under Corporations Act 2001 “Upon registration, a company becomes a separate and distinct entity from its members / shareholders, directors and officers. A company can sue and be sued in its own name. The property of the company does not belong to its members, but to the company alone. A company exists in perpetuity until it is deregistered. Type A: Limited Liability Company Companies limited by Shares P 1.06 Characteristics: Most common type Liability is limited to the amount outstanding to the company when the share were issued; Any amount that is owed by the shareholder is available only to the liquidator upon the winding up of the company to pay the company’s creditors e.g. if a share issued at $1.00 is paid to only $0.25, the shareholder would owe the company...
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...77843-3128 U.S.A. datta@ee.tamu.edu bhatt@ee.tamu.edu Abstract In this paper we present a study of some PID tuning techniques that are based on first-order models with time delays. Using the characterization of all stabilizing PID controllers derived in [6], each tuning rule is analyzed t o first determine if the proportional gain value dictated by that rule, lies inside the range of admissible proportional gains. Then, the integral and derivative gain values are examined t o determine conditions under which the tuning rule exhibits resilience with respect t o controller parameter perturbations. Furthermore, a new tuning rule is presented for resilient controller design. ate in tbe sense of providing PID controller parameters that are resilient in the space of the controller coefficients. A controller for which the closed-loop system is destabilized by small perturbations in the controller coefficients is said t o be fmgile [4]. Any controller that is t o be practically implemented must necessarily be non-fragile or Tesilienl so that: (1) round-off errors during implementation d o not destabilize the closed-loop; and (2) tuning of the parameters about the nominal design values is allowed. Three tuning techniques will be discussed: (1) the classical Ziegler-Nichols step response method; (2) the Cohen-Coon method; and (3) the Internal Model Control design technique. In each case, we will first study if the proposed proportional gain value lies inside the allowable range determined in...
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...Adolescences Attitudes Towards Mental Illness Kellie Walker Student Number- 11546766 Charles Sturt University Subject: PSY102 Subject coordinator: Rabul Islam Assignment No: 2 Due Date: 15.09.2014 Word Count: 2,086! ADOLESCENCES ATTITUDES TOWARDS MENTAL ILLNESS Abstract 2 There is a large amount of research evidence which suggests that social acceptance is associated with lower levels of depressive symptoms and a greater willingness to seek mental health support. The aim of this study was to gain a better understanding of the extent to which a group of adolescents perceived mental illness as being caused by physical and psychosocial causes and their degree of social acceptance. The participants involved in this study were eight boys and eight girls with a mean age of 14.06 (SD=0.92), who were randomly selected from select high schools in NSW. Participants were presented with a vignette and asked to indicate their level of agreeance with a number of closed ended questions. The results of this study found that adolescents showed less social acceptance of behaviour that was perceived to be related to mental illness. Furthermore, the more mental illness was perceived the greater chance it was attributed to a belief in psychosocial causes. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Kellie!Walker!11546766! ADOLESCENCES ATTITUDES TOWARDS MENTAL ILLNESS Adolescences Attitudes Towards Mental Illness 3 Abnormal behaviour has been attributed to psychosocial and physical causes throughout...
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...Papers Cannabis use in adolescence and risk for adult psychosis: longitudinal prospective study Louise Arseneault, Mary Cannon, Richie Poulton, Robin Murray, Avshalom Caspi, Terrie E Moffitt Editorial by Rey and Tennant Papers pp 1195, 1199 SGDP Research Centre, King’s College, London SE5 8AF Louise Arseneault lecturer Avshalom Caspi professor Terrie E Moffitt professor Division of Psychological Medicine, King’s College Mary Cannon Wellcome Trust advanced fellow Robin Murray professor Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Research Unit, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand Richie Poulton director, Dunedin multidisciplinary health and development study The strongest evidence that cannabis use may be a risk factor for later psychosis comes from a Swedish cohort study which found that heavy cannabis use at age 18 increased the risk of later schizophrenia sixfold.1 2 This study could not establish whether adolescent cannabis use was a consequence of pre-existing psychotic symptoms rather than a cause. We present the first prospective longitudinal study of adolescent cannabis use as a risk factor for adult schizophreniform disorder, taking into account childhood psychotic symptoms3 antedating cannabis use. Methods and results The Dunedin multidisciplinary health and development study (a study of a general population birth cohort of 1037 individuals born in Dunedin, New Zealand, in 1972-3)4 has a 96% follow...
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...International Journal of Business and Management May, 2009 Mobile Handset Buying Behavior of Different Age and Gender Groups Jagwinder Singh (Corresponding author) Dept. of Management, Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Deemed University Jalandhar-144011, Punjab, India Tel: 91- 98885- 03708 E-mail: jagwinpandher@yahoo.co.in B B Goyal University Business School, Panjab University Chandigarh-160014, India Tel: 91- 94173- 07276 Abstract E-mail: ubschd@yahoo.co.in The prime objective of the study was to understand the variation in the importance given by different age and gender groups to the select factors while buying mobile handsets in India. The study concludes that the mobile handset users of age group of 18-30 years are less price sensitive than consumers of other groups; rather they consider ‘physical appearance’, ‘brand’, ‘value added features’, and ‘core technical features’ more important than users of any other age groups. On the contrary, the consumers of age group 50 years and above have given greater importance to ‘price’ than consumers of other age groups. There were significant differences between different age groups as regards to the importance given to all the factors except ‘post - purchase services’. The difference was highest for the ‘brand’ closely followed by ‘core technical features’ of the handset. Gender differences have also existed for these factors. Keywords: Buying behavior, Mobile handsets, Age groups, Gender groups, Factors, GSM...
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...University of the Philippines School of Economics Diliman, Quezon City UPSE Discussion Papers are preliminary versions circulated privately to elicit critical comments. They are protected by Republic Act No. 8293 and are not for quotation or reprinting without prior approval. The Impact of Philippines’ Conditional Cash Transfer Program on Consumption1 Melba V. Tutor* *University of the Philippines School of Economics; mvtutor@up.edu.ph Abstract Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program provides cash grants to poor households conditional on pre-determined investments in human capital. This study analyzed its impact on consumption using the 2011 Annual Poverty Indicators Survey. Average treatment effect on the treated (ATT) is estimated through propensity score matching methodology. Heterogeneous impacts are examined among the bottom 20% of income distribution. The study finds that among the total sample, per capita total expenditures is not affected by the program. In per capita monthly terms, only carbohydrates and clothing significantly increased. As expenditure shares, education and clothing registered significant positive impact. No impact is observed on health spending, both in per capita terms and as a share of expenditure. The impact of Pantawid Pamilya on consumption is more pronounced among the poorest fifth of households. Results show that households have responded to program conditionalities but there is very little room to improve consumption...
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...significant impacts on the players in the traditional recorded music value chain. Global retail sales of recorded music dropped from $39.8Bn in 1996 to $38.5Bn in 1999 while the popularity of digital music has grown. This reflects digital music's new role as a "strategic necessity" of the music industry. It is obvious that the digital music format is here to stay and, indeed, is quickly becoming the preferred product choice of music customers. Our group will examine the internal and external factors responsible for shaping this new marketplace and analyze BMG's roles in the move to distribution of digital music. Financial Analysis BMG Entertainment, a subsidiary of Bertelsmann media, is a privately held company; therefore we can not study its market performance. However they do release financial statements to the public allowing industry performance to be measured (See Figure 1). To measure BMG's financial health and profitability three tests were performed. These tests were also applied to the other major players in the music industry. An excellent way to determine BMG's financial health is a quick ratio, also known as the acid test ratio which was calculated and compared to it rivals. The quick ratio is calculated by taking a firm's current assets minus inventory divided by current liabilities; this allows you see how well the firm can pay back its debts in a timely matter. BMG, with a ratio of 2.39, only trails Sony, and along with...
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...FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS WORK/LIFE BALANCE STRATEGIES: PROGRESS AND PROBLEMS IN AUSTRALIAN ORGANIZATIONS Helen De Cieri, Barbara Holmes, Jacqui Abbott & Trisha Pettit Working Paper 58/02 November 2002 ISSN 1327–5216 Abstract Work/life balance (WLB) is an issue increasingly recognised as of strategic importance to organizations and of significance to employees. We argue that an organization’s need to attract and retain valued employees in a highly competitive labour market is a strong motivating factor for increased organizational awareness and action with regard to implementation and management of WLB strategies. This article reports the findings of three surveys conducted from 1997 to 2000 of organizations in Australia. We explore the range and usage of WLB strategies in Australian organizations, and identify the barriers to those strategies. It is evident that, while some progress has been made over the years, there remain substantial challenges for the implementation and management of WLB strategies. This paper is a work in progress. Material in the paper cannot be used without permission of the authors. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT WORK/LIFE BALANCE STRATEGIES: PROGRESS AND PROBLEMS IN AUSTRALIAN ORGANIZATIONS INTRODUCTION An organization’s need to attract and retain valued employees in a highly competitive labour market is a strong motivating factor for increased organizational awareness and action with regard to human resource policies and practices that address...
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...RESEAR CH AR TICLE Psychosocial Distress and Alcohol Use as Factors in Adolescent Sexual Behavior Among Sub-Saharan African Adolescents RANDY M. PAGE, PhDa COUGAR P. HALL, PhDb ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: This study examines the relationship between sexual behavior, alcohol use, and indicators of psychosocial distress (mental health) of adolescents in 6 sub-Saharan African countries using the Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS). METHODS: The sample consisted of 22,949 adolescents from Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe who participated in 2003 or 2004 GSHS surveys. Statistical analysis was conducted to determine whether sexual behaviors increased with levels of psychosocial distress and alcohol use. RESULTS: Sexual behaviors (having sex or having sex with 2 or more people) were associated with both psychosocial distress and alcohol use. Odds ratios showed that both boys and girls reporting psychosocial distress and alcohol use were at higher risk for having sex. Results also indicated that the likelihood of sexual behaviors increased when there was an increase in the number of psychosocial indicators and frequency of alcohol consumption. CONCLUSION: The results of this study are consistent with those conducted in the United States suggesting that sexual behavior, psychosocial distress, and substance use are interconnected. These findings highlight the need for school health education and health services in sub-Saharan Africa...
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...Computers & Industrial Engineering 66 (2013) 158–170 Contents lists available at SciVerse ScienceDirect Computers & Industrial Engineering journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/caie Iterative approaches for solving a multi-objective 2-dimensional vector packing problem Nadia Dahmani a, François Clautiaux b,⇑, Saoussen Krichen a, El-Ghazali Talbi b a b Institut Supérieur de Gestion de Tunis, LARODEC, 41 Avenue de la Liberté, Cité Bouchoucha, 2000 Le Bardo, Tunisie Université de Lille 1, LIFL CNRS UMR 8022, INRIA Lille-Nord Europe, Bâtiment INRIA, Parc de la Haute Borne, 59655 Villeneuve d’Ascq, France a r t i c l e i n f o a b s t r a c t In this paper, we address a bi-objective 2-dimensional vector packing problem (Mo2-DBPP) that calls for packing a set of items, each having two sizes in two independent dimensions, say, a weight and a height, into the minimum number of bins. The weight corresponds to a ‘‘hard’’ constraint that cannot be violated while the height is a ‘‘soft’’ constraint. The objective is to find a trade-off between the number of bins and the maximum height of a bin. This problem has various real-world applications (computer science, production planning and logistics). Based on the special structure of its Pareto front, we propose two iterative resolution approaches for solving the Mo2-DBPP. In each approach, we use several lower bounds, heuristics and metaheuristics. Computational experiments are performed on benchmarks inspired from...
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