Topic 2 DQ 1 In autism spectrum disorder, the behavioral variations in social functioning and social perceptions are different from changes in communication skills and repetitive behaviors. Typically, the neurological and behavioral challenges impact the way individuals with ASD receive and perceive the social environment. Hence, they encounter problems in independent living, employment, daily living skills, education, and social integration (Bishop-Fitzpatrick, Mazefsky, Eack, & Minshew, 2017). Also, the impairments in social functioning and perception result in abnormalities in recognition of emotions, expression difficulties, as well as reciprocal interactions (Barendse, Hendriks, Thoonen, Aldenkamp, & Kessels, 2018). On the other hand, the variations in communication skills affect areas such as writing, reading, talking and understanding. Likewise, repetitive behaviors encompass things like body movement, circumscribed interests, as well as action with objects. The understanding of the differences in social functioning and social perceptions, as well as variations in communication skills and repetitive behaviors plays a critical role in guiding the choice of assessment tools. More so, the assessment tool can be specific to a disorder such as autism or general to an area. Hence, an…
Electric Technology in the Transport Sector in the United States Abstract The United States continues to demand a reduction in overreliance on foreign oil and fossil fuels to propel the transport and the manufacturing industries. The transportation system is critical in determining the way forward in improved efficiency standards and reduced taxes in transportation costs. To achieve this, the electrification of the transportation system in the nation remains to be a probable solution. As a leading nation in establishing minimal harm to the global environment, the US government associates with multiple automobile companies such as Ford, Nissan, Tesla, Mitsubishi and BMW amongst others that plan to distribute plug-in hybrid vehicles and battery electric vehicles to the American population. The nation is challenged by the cost of the electrified vehicles, the structural support of the electrified vehicles, including charging points, the attributes of electric vehicles over conventional vehicles, and the efficient and adequate availability of electrical energy. The United States hosts the PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles) and the BEVs (Basic electric vehicles), with each having an incremental charge over the…
De-extinction De-extinction is a form of resurrection biology that aims at bringing back extinct close to extinct animals. Thirty to one hundred and fifty-nine animal species become extinct daily due to human activity. Living things in an ecosystem depend on each other for food, shelter, decomposition, and many other aspects. Continued extinction of animals, the world will be at a risk of an unbalanced ecosystem. De-extinction would restore a fantastic beauty and balance to the ecosystem that no human has ever imagined. Beth Shapiro, a professor at The University of California, says that in the effort to bring back extinct animals, we will learn tremendous knowledge about how they became extinct. This would help stop the extinction of animals that are at risk extinction (Shapiro 15). Genomicists, recover remains of extinct animals daily during their research. Efficient biotechnology can help in the progress of de-extinction in order to save other animals. Extinct animals, like the Lazarus frog, have fascinating stories about them. Lazarus frog, unlike other frogs, used to lay eggs, then swallowed them and converted its stomach into a…
Big Data and Its Impact on Its Users Student name: Tutor name: Class: INFS 401 Date: Introduction Today, digital data produced is merely the result of specific, super-fast computers with substantial storage capacities on devices connected to the Internet. Therefore, computers, tablets, and smartphones all transmit data concerning their users. Connected smart devices convey individual information, which is then compiled together and stored on a system server every second on the usage of the users. Apart from the smart connected devices, data is obtained from a broader range of sources for instances: demographic data, scientific, climate data, population and medical data, power and energy consumption data, etc. All these different data provide information about the unusual location of users and their devices, their usage, their travel pattern, their interests, their habits, their leisure, and outdoor activities entirely, and more so the projects they are working on. But also information on how the machinery, infrastructure, and types of equipment are used.…
The Sacrifices of Getting a Degree Abstract Getting a college degree is getting hard day by day because of the rise in school fees. This rise is associated with many factors, such as; scholarships; a self-sponsored student will have to pay an extra fee to finance a scholarship plan (Weebly.com). Degree being on demand has given colleges a chance to take advantage of people who are ready to pay any amount to acquire university education. Students and parents are the ones feeling the pinch. One has to take up a student’s loan to fund his education or work for a few years while saving up to join college. Students are now finishing schools with a lot of debts from student loans. These debts have affected some aspects of their lives, the percentage of marriage has declined, and young people are taking their time to buy their homes (Weebly.com). Is this situation fair for parents and students? Something has to be done to change this situation. Government bursaries and funding has been evoked. The students need this fund to clear school.…
The use of Ketamine in Psychiatry Short Background Ketamine is a high-affinity receptor antagonist made up of non-competitive N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)-glutamate. Ketamine is largely used as both a veterinary and human medicine for its analgesic and anesthetic properties. The behavioral and cellular responses are triggered by the NMDA receptors as ketamine blocks the pathways of neuronal communication. Ketamine is lipid- and water-soluble and appears in various forms, including IV, IM, topical, and oral (Krystal et al., 2019). A few minutes after the infusion of IV into the body, the plasma concentrations rise to the highest levels. The process takes about thirty minutes in case of oral ingestion, and fifteen minutes upon IM administration. The medicine begins to react after 6 hours when administered orally and takes about 2 hours when infused in IM form. Krystal et al. (2019) observed that the elimination of metabolites in the urine is a sign of ketamine reaction. When ketamine is used along with antidepressant drugs and stimulants, some unwanted effects can be induced, including increased blood pressure. In some instances, visual and auditory hallucinations can…
To: Professor Dawn Levy From: Student’s Name Date: April 26, 2020 RE: Nordstrom, Inc. Company Introduction This memo takes a keen analysis of the Nordstrom Company, intending to understand its structure, operations, and products. The overview of the company will bring out crucial information that an interested investor can rely on to decide on whether to invest in the company or not. Specifically, the purpose of the memo is to bring out every detail about the company, its history, current operations, and future strategies that the company aims to undertake, for purposes of helping Mia decide on which firm to invest in. Nordstrom, as will be explained in detail in another paragraph of the memo, is an American luxury department that deals in all kinds of apparel and accessories. The memo will also seek to analyze the company’s viability into the future, its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing the company. Therefore, after bringing out all material facts about the company, Mia will be in a position to make an informed decision about investing in the company. Besides, a recommendation…
Why is more data important? How different was information saved in the past from how it is presently saved? What is the value of big data? Does big data have any negative sides? What do we need to do? More data is important in many ways. One of the ways in which it is significant is that it permits us to see better and to see different. Big data forms a tool in which humanity is going to progress. Having big data means that we are going to do things that we could not do in the past. In the past, information was saved on clay disks. This has not changed as disks are still used presently. What has changed is that the amount of information being saved currently is more, and things such as copying, searching, and processing have been made easier. Data has changed from stock to liquidity. As compared to past information that…
An email address has become an essential part of everyday life. We use emails for everything from receiving critical updates from work, signing up for social sites, and even communicating with people. If you have friends who prefer to communicate through emails and to rant out to you through this platform, then you perfectly understand what I am talking about. Can you imagine if some of the things you communicate with your friends got into the wrong hands? Or if your personal information leaked? It can be disastrous! In a survey conducted by egress, a leading email service provider, it showed that email is one of the leading tools for accidental ate leaks. Also, another study has shown that close to 150 emails weekly are sent to the wrong recipients for some reason. So, ever considered more than one email accounts? In this fast-paced digital age, having numerous email accounts is vital, especially if you have an active social life. It is essential to separate professional work, personal life, and pleasure. Good thing about email addresses is they…
My key players in music industry are Jay-z and P-Diddy. Jay-z also known as Shawn Corey Cater is a famous male rapper born in 4 Dec 1969 in Brooklyn, New York City, USA. He realized his rapping skills when he attended Eli Whitney school together with his group called Original Flavor who were also co-founders of Def Jam recordings. He was a person who could do anything. At a young age, he worked as CEO. president of the Def Jam at the same time working as an artist. Starting with his album Reasonable Doubt he sold more than 18 million and collected many awards including Grammy’s and American Music Awards. While Sean John Combs also known P-Diddy is a Rapper and music producer born on November 4, 1969 in Harlem New York City, USA. He was raised by his mother after his father died in 1974. He launched a music production company and worked with ahis fellow artist like Mary J Blige and Mariah Carey. His song I’ll be missing you topped in billboard single chats. In 1997 he launched…