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DIRECTIONS: READ THE FOLLOWING STUDENT POST, RESPOND AND: DISCUSS HOW YOUR EXPERIENCE AND ANALYSIS COMPARES WITH THAT OF YOUR PEER. Latisa Jones Unit 10 Discussion 1 Top of Form The article I chose is Understanding the relationship between stress, distress and healthy lifestyle behaviour: a qualitative study of patients and general practitioners. In my opinion, the article yields high scientific merit. Scientific merit is the quality of a research study. In order for research study to have high scientific, it must include three things.

It must advance the knowledge in a field of study, contribute to the theory, and have marks of good research. The article advances the knowledge in the field of health and wellness. Knowledge is advanced on stress, distress, and living a healthy lifestyle. In the past, “general practice based interventions addressing lifestyle behaviours have been demonstrated to be feasible and effective however it is not clear whether general practitioners (GPs) take psychological health into consideration when discussing lifestyle behaviours†(McKenzie & Harris, 2013, n.d.) The article explores new information to fill in the gap. It also contributes to the theory.

It provides evidence that presents a new theory on living a healthy lifestyle. It has high marks of good research as well. The study is ethical, it answers the research question, and the design/collection of data was appropriate for the study. If I had to choose, the area of scientific merit that could improve is advancing the knowledge more. The researchers could have collected data on the participants by monitoring their stressors and lifestyle for six months to a year; in addition to conducting telephone interviews.

References Leedy, P. D., & Ormrod, J. E. (2016). Practical research: Planning and design (11th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

McKenzie, S. H., & Harris, M. F. (2013). Understanding the relationship between stress, distress and healthy lifestyle behaviour: A qualitative study of patients and general practitioners. BMC Family Practice, 14, 166.

Bottom of Form PureLand Wastewater Treatment Cyber Security Case Study Company Summary PureLand Wastewater Treatment Inc. (est. 2001) is a company providing years of experience in all aspects of Wastewater Treatment with special emphasis on the Chemical Manufacturing and Biological Fermentation industries. We are a flexible, responsive organization with a network of resources to handle any size project. Each project is approached by utilizing our strong sterilization and engineering skills while drawing on our background in Operations, Service, Validation, and Quality to provide solutions for all of your Wastewater Treatment needs. We provide personal attention to ensure customer satisfaction in all services and equipment we supply.

Security Concerns PureLand has special security concerns due to the highly toxic nature of some of the chemicals they use to sterilize and treat wastewater streams for their customers. Although Physical Security has always been on their radar and relatively strong, Cyber Security has not been something that they were particularly concerned about. After all, the chemicals they use to do their work were not proprietary so they had little concern about theft of intellectual property or trade secrets being compromised. All this changed recently when PureLand executives and operations folks were contacted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in regard to a particularly toxic chemical they use to sanitize Wastewater in biologically hazardous processes-Chlorine Dioxide.

DHS officials were aware of their use of the chemical because of publicly available waste treatment permits provided to PureLand by the EPA. As it turns out, Chlorine Dioxide is on the DHS Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) list of chemicals of interest because of the risks associated with chemical release or sabotage using this chemical. PureLand was aware Chlorine Dioxide was a very dangerous chemical, but they had never considered Cyber Terrorism or theft of the chemical for sabotage when completing prior risk assessments. The implications of this were quite serious for PureLand, as they now are required by Federal law to comply with both Physical and Cyber Security regulations related to their use of this chemical of interest .

DHS officials made PureLand aware of their obligations and informed them that they would be subject to an audit by DHS within eighteen months that would assess their compliance with CFATS regulations. If compliance was not achieved within 12 months of the initial audit, PureLand would be subject to huge fines and penalties that could include closure of their facility. PureLand Reaction The PureLand Executives were quite alarmed by the news and immediately formed an internal team to create a Cyber Security improvement and compliance plan. The team researched the issue and reviewed the information provided by DHS around security standards. The first objective was to use a tool provided by DHS to perform a Cyber Security Self Evaluation on their computing systems.

The hope was that by using this free tool, they could get some insight on the most critical Cyber Security gaps that existed and potentially provide a road map on where to focus their security improvement plan. A team of system administrators, security professionals, and management representatives worked on the Cyber Security Self Evaluation over a period of two days. Cyber Security Self Evaluation Results The results of the Self Evaluation were very disturbing for the entire team. The evaluation reported varying levels of compliance from 0% to 100%, but it was very clear that they had their work cut out for them. The leadership team met with the IT staff and their IT Security Analyst, and it was decided that they didn’t have the internal staffing or appropriate skillset to implement the needed security improvements within one year.

The decision was made to hire an outside consultant to help devise and implement a Cyber Security improvement plan that would achieve these critical objectives: 1. Reduce their risk from Cyber Security incidents to an acceptable level 2. Achieve compliance with CFATS regulations 3. Minimize negative impacts to production and safety Path Forward As the outside consultant, it’s your job to lead the effort to create the Cyber Security improvement plan per the objectives laid out in the accompanying document: Developing Cyber Security Improvement Plan for Industrial Control System - Case Study. You’ll focus your efforts by studying the PureLand Cyber Security Assessment which includes various tables and charts indicating the areas of most concern.

PureLand has contracted you to provide two major deliverables for this contract: 1. Industrial Control System Cyber Security Improvement Plan (Detailed requirements included in document – ICS security improvement case description) 2. Presentation to key stakeholders one week prior to formal plan presentation

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Response to Latisa Jones’ Post on Scientific Merit in Research
In Latisa's insightful analysis of the article "Understanding the relationship between stress, distress and healthy lifestyle behaviour," she presents a compelling case for the high scientific merit of the study. I align with many of Latisa's observations, particularly regarding the need for research to advance knowledge, contribute to theory, and exhibit strong methodological rigor.
Firstly, I concur with her assertion that the study addresses a significant gap in understanding how psychological health can impact lifestyle behaviors. In the health and wellness field, understanding the multifaceted relationship between stress and lifestyle choices is paramount. Just as Latisa mentioned, previous studies have shown the importance of general practice interventions (McKenzie & Harris, 2013), but by continuing to explore this relationship, researchers can reveal deeper insights into patient care and health management.
I appreciate Latisa's mention of ethical considerations and appropriate data collection methods. Ethical research frameworks are crucial, especially when addressing sensitive topics like mental health. The researchers' approach in collecting qualitative data allows for a comprehensive understanding of personal experiences and nuances that quantitative studies might overlook. Qualitative data often unveils patterns of thought and behavior that can inform better intervention strategies (Creswell & Poth, 2017).
However, I would argue that while her suggestion of prolonged monitoring over six months to a year is valuable, it is also critical to consider the feasibility and resource allocation involved in such extensive data collection. Longitudinal studies do provide deep insights but can be cumbersome and expensive. A mixed-methods approach could have complemented the qualitative interviews with short-term quantitative measures, yielding a more rounded dataset while maintaining accessibility and feasibility (Creswell, 2015).
Additionally, Latisa’s discussion brings forward the necessity of ongoing research to evolve theoretical frameworks. The introduction of a new theory regarding healthy lifestyles based on psychological health opens avenues for future studies, a sentiment echoed in existing literature emphasizing the need for dynamism in health theories (Bandura, 1997). The differentiation of stress, whether acute or chronic, can cater to interventions specifically targeting patients' psychological profiles, enhancing personalized health strategies.
In terms of scientific merit, I would also highlight the importance of reproducibility in studies, as emphasized by many researchers (Ioannidis, 2005). While the article does advance knowledge, further replication studies would validate its findings, solidifying its contributions to both theory and practice.
In correlation with Latisa’s perspectives, my background in public health informs my understanding of how psychological factors interact with physical health. Community health programs often incorporate stress management as a crucial pillar of preventive care; thus, studies that focus on psychological aspects are essential in tailoring these programs. My experience aligns with her points about general practitioners' roles; too often, medical professionals overlook the psychological components that can inhibit lifestyle changes. Programs aimed at training GPs to recognize and address these psychological aspects could lead to improved health outcomes (Fava & Tomba, 2009).
In summation, while I agree with Latisa’s assessment of the article's high scientific merit, I also believe there are layers that merit further exploration. Adopting a mixed-methods research design, emphasizing reproducible findings, and considering the applicability of the results in real-world settings can enhance the utility of the research in informing both clinical practice and public health strategies.
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This response aims to provide a broad and engaging commentary on Latisa's observations while integrating relevant academic literature to add depth to the discussion on scientific merit and research methodologies.