PACO 500 Identity And Ethics LAT 2 Revised Essay - 3666 Words

PASTORAL COUNSELOR’S IDENTITY AND ETHICS PAPER Lisa A. Thomas Liberty University CONTENTS Abstract 2 Paradigm for Identity and Ethical Boundaries†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦.4 Potential for Professional Partnerships ...†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦6 An Organizations Ethical Guidelines †¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦.7 Pre-Counseling Package†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦. 8 Conclusion†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦...†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦. 10 References 10 Appendix†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦11 Rubric†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦.22 ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to formulate the margins of responsibility for a counselor in the area of identity and ethics. So the counselor is able to provide the proper care within the realm of the†¦show more content†¦Not looking for a reward but from the heart of love for others. Knowing that his untimate reward is in heaven. 5. Dedication - This counselor will press towards the mark by diligently pushing towards her masters regardless of the obsticles that may come in her way. Not withholding that all of her help comes from the Lord who has ordained her for this season in her life to the good works for ministry to those who are in need. 6. Ethics - This counselor will uphold a high ethical standard. Not allowing anyone or anything to come between the righteousness of God that she stands on. She will be the example for others to follow. (Inspiration: 1 Timothy 3:1-7; pp. 39-40) Potential Professional Partnerships This student would like to open a private practice as a licenced counselor in a professional setting as well as work within the church , two potential partnerships seems equally likely. First, the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) provides support and assistance for professional counselors, religious leaders, and lay counselors (AACC, 2013). It is our intention to equip clinical, pastoral, and lay care-givers with biblical truth and psychosocial insights that minister to hurting persons and helps them move to personal wholeness, interpersonal competence, mental stability, and spiritual maturity (AACC, 2013). This seems like a practical partnership, which incorporates affiliation into different

History Of Surgical Robotics 4-6 - 2278 Words

Robotic Surgery Elizabeth Giannone 11/10/14 CS 300T Professor Johnson Table of Contents Abstract†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦3 Introduction†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦..4 History of Surgical Robotics†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦4-6 Limited Negatives being outweighed by positives†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦..6 Jain Technique†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦..6-7 What Da Vinci can do†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦..7 Robotics in pediatric urology†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦...7-8 Looking to the future†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦8-9 Conclusion†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦...9 References†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦10-11 Abstract This paper explores the possibilities and innovations that make up the new field of surgical robotics. While there have been several advancements in technology for inside the operating room, non-so far have been so technologically advanced and useful as the Da Vinci surgical system. The Da Vinci is the only one of its kind on the market today, as in now being seen in more hospitals and surgery centers than ever before. Most surgeons are excited to be able to learn on such a new type of system, and with time and practice, also feel that the Da Vinci is extremely beneficial to their practicing of surgical medicine, for reasons that effect both the surgeon and the patient. Patient outcomes have been gradually increasing as the ways in which the Da Vinci system continues to be used. Keywords: Da Vinci System, Surgical RoboticsShow MoreRelatedRobotic Surgery : The World s First Surgical Robot1367 Words   |  6 Pages Robotic surgery is a computer assisted surgery method that allows doctors to use the assistance of computers and programmed robots to perform highly precise and controlled surgical operations. These procedures are usually performed through tiny cuts and incisions and are therefore minimally invasive. The surgery can thus be performed with less pain, less blood loss and also a reduced healing time. [1] Robotic surgery is a very new technology and research and development to make full use of thisRead MoreRobot Assisted Surgeries : Surgical Procedures1437 Words   |  6 PagesIntroduction: Robot assisted surgeries are surgical procedures which utilize a robotic system controlled by a physician or a surgeon (via a computer). The robotic system is equipped with a camera to help the operator see the organ being operated upon. These systems are known for their precision, accuracy, delicacy, and overall efficient controlling options. [3] Since their invention, they have been, and currently are used in urological, neurological, endoscopic, cardiovascular, and gynecologicalRead MoreEvaluation Of The Da Vinci1741 Words   |  7 Pagesï  ¶ Abstract With the utilization of robotics in complicated surgeries, surgeons are able to perform the required tasks with the use of precision offered by robots. The utilization of robotics minimizes surgery trauma, increases dexterity, offers a wider range of motion, and allows improved access to obstructed organs. The da Vinci Robot is a revised, upgraded and an enhanced machine from its predecessors and its original design made by Leonardo da Vinci. A company in California was able to evolveRead MoreRobotic Surgery2247 Words   |  9 PagesRobotic Surgery is the use of robots in performing surgery. Surgery is performed by manipulating straight instruments while viewing the instruments on a monitor. Robotic surgery is the evolution of laparoscopy that addresses the drawbacks of laparoscopy(NJ urology).Considering the never ending improvement of technology, this type of surgery is being used more by a day worldwide and has a potential to totally take over the field of surgery. However, as ro botic surgery has its advantages, it alsoRead MoreLas 432 Course Capstone Project [Remote/Robotic Surgeries]8094 Words   |  33 PagesCapstone Project [REMOTE/ROBOTIC SURGERIES] (LAS 432 - 61870) Professor Melichar August 19, 2013 Team E Team Leader: Jeffrey Manego - D01493135 Team Members: Charles Granke - D03059579 Cheri Clavette - D03363456 Fannie Cameron - D03514004 TABLE OF CONTENTS Description of the Technology 4 Minimally Invasion 4 Zeus System 5 Da Vinci Surgical System 6 Catheter-Based Robotic Intervention 7 The Magellan Robotic System 8 The History of Surgical Robots 10 Evolution 11 Read MoreMinimally Invasive Robotic Laser Surgery in 20283254 Words   |  14 Pagesda Vinci Surgical Robotic System [1], which is being used at Johns Hopkins [2]. This system performs minimally invasive cardiac surgery; it makes the cuts more precise and saves lives. In the future, robotic surgery will become more advanced, as sensory feedback in the da Vinci system could be a future breakthrough that could revolutionize the whole concept of robotic surgery. We envision an improved da Vinci system, with sensory feedback, very precise laser scalpels, and a fully robotic surgeryRead MoreTechnology Impact On Health Care1295 Words   |  6 PagesTechnology Impact in Health Care Marc Gaynor HCM420: Critical Thinking Colorado State University-Global Campus Professor: Cheryl Chance December,4 2015 In modern times advances in technology has impacted all facets of today’s society and remains to offer viable benefits that were at one point considered unrealistic. Human civilization over the past decades has taken great pains to advance their technological understandings (Lambdin, 2011). Moreover, medical biotechnologyRead MoreRobotics in Surgery5226 Words   |  21 PagesRobotics in Surgery Snehal S. Mayekar Department of Biomedical Engineering, YTIET, Bhivpuri Road, Karjat. sm.little.snail@gmail.com Abstract-- Objective: Tracking the progress of new Robotic Surgery techniques, their limitations and future scope. Background: The field of robotics has the potentialRead MoreRobotic Surgery Essay example14445 Words   |  58 PagesRobotic Surgery HUM432: Technology, Society, and Culture April 15, 2012 Table of Contents Abstract – Page 3 Introduction– page 4 Description of Robotic Surgery page 5 Applications of Robotic Surgery – page 4 – 7 History of Robotic Surgery - – page 8 Robotic Surgery –- page 9 Advantages of Robot-Assisted Surgery – page 9, 10 Disadvantages of Robotic Surgery – page 11, 12 Political Influences – page 13 - 16 Legal Influences – page 16 – 20 Economic Questions/ Considerations –Read MoreRobot Assisted Surgery : Robotic System1933 Words   |  8 PagesIntroduction: Robot assisted surgeries are the surgical procedures that utilize a robotic system controlled by a physician or the surgeon himself via a computer. The robotic system has an attached camera to help the operator to see the organ being operated. These systems are known for their precision, accuracy, delicacy and efficient controlling options. Since their invention they have been used and are currently used in urological, neurological, endoscopic, cardiovascular and gynecological surgeries

Significance of Personality Development for a Student Free Essays

Recently, a student approached me seeking help to resolve his personal problems. He was finding it difficult to concentrate during classes and scoring even pass marks in the exams had become a herculean task. A casual enquiry revealed that he was almost starving and severely malnutritioned because of his dislike for the hostel mess food. We will write a custom essay sample on Significance of Personality Development for a Student or any similar topic only for you Order Now He would skip breakfast, eat sparingly at night and satisfy his appetite instead at the night canteen with coffee and noodles. This case is not very different from the stories of hundreds of students I have had the opportunity to counsel in the past six years. I have always noticed that most of the students’ academic problems can be traced to imbalances in the personal lifestyle which is often taken for granted. Many parents and teachers fail to make this simple connection and also to impress upon students the need for a balanced lifestyle. Indian society and the education system must veer away from the obsessive focus on marks ranks, if we want to unleash the full potential of our youth and allow them to grow in a more natural way, pursuing their inborn talents and interests. A host of common behavioural problems noticed in kids and adolescents can be prevented or cured if a foundation is laid at an early age towards holistic personality development. Multiple Intelligence In this article, I will make use of the concept of Multiple Intelligence developed by Dr. Howard Gardner[i], Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Dr. Gardner talks of different aspects of intelligence possessed by every human being and why it is important to develop each one of them to achieve a balanced personality. I will also attempt to illustrate how Indian tradition has always emphasized on such all round growth of the human being through the knowledge systems like yoga, ayurveda; through schools of philosophy spirituality like the darsanas or vedangas and even through classical art forms like music or dance. Physical Intelligence Lack of regular physical activity and regime is perhaps the biggest epidemic afflicting the students in India today. The rat race for marks and ranks leaves little time or motivation for the average student to go out and spend some time at the gymnasium or in the playground. The university campus where I reside has a massive playground, a well-equipped gym, a basketball court, a tennis court and to top it all, one of the biggest swimming pools in South India. And yet, hardly 500 students come out to play or exercise every day, out of the 5,000 strong student community on this campus. No wonder then that a majority of the students who approach me with problems of poor concentration, motivation in studies are those who belong to the couch potato category. Had Swami Vivekananda been with us today, he would have declared again what he told that group of emasculated youngsters who approached him with a request to learn the Bhagavad Gita under his guidance: â€Å"You will be nearer to heaven through football than by reading the Gita. † But there is a significant positive trend happening in schools and colleges across India. Just as the number of obese and overweight kids is on the rise, so is there a growing interest in systems of yoga. What better proof of this than the fact that the mainstream political class in Tamilnadu which takes pride usually in hating everything that is rooted in Hindu tradition, has been instrumental in making yoga compulsory across all schools in the state! Or consider for example the experience of the Vivekananda Kendra in popularizing Surya Namaskara amongst schools all over India, particularly in Madhya Pradesh. Students who have attended the Yoga Vargas or the Samskara Vargas conducted by the Kendra vouch for the marked transformation in personality that the regular practice Surya Namaskara has effected in them. There is palpable strengthening of will power and confidence in these students. Parents and Schools should therefore reconsider the unhealthy trade off which they ask students to make between the time given to physical activities and studies. Linguistic Intelligence Even a cursory look at the placement scenario in professional colleges makes it amply clear that all corporations today emphasize the need for good communication skills and they prefer recruits with better communication skills in English. Communication skill has a great impact on our interpersonal relationships. A person who can communicate effectively and clearly is less likely to create communication gaps which lead to serious misunderstandings. Good communication skills and proficiency in many languages improves one’s reach amongst peers and enhances one’s social acceptance and prestige. It is an interesting fact that great spiritual leaders like Swami Vivekananda were masters of the art of communication. India’s rich literary and oral heritage is yet another illustration of this point; our forefathers understood the significance of developing linguistic intelligence. Musical Intelligence The study and practice of music was considered as a sacred form of worship in Indian tradition – Naadopasana. Perhaps, music is the most beautiful facet of human civilization. Sri Ramakrishna was particularly fond of Swami Vivekananda’s melodious voice and his soulful singing. Sri Ramakrishna would attain Samadhi on listening to devotional music. I often come across students who are addicted to music. Many of them turn out to be class toppers! They listen to their favourite music even the night before their semester exams! We do not need an expert in music therapy to tell us this obvious fact that music not only relaxes the mind but also brings about far reaching physiological and neurological changes in the body-mind complex over a period of time. Interpersonal Intelligence How do you measure a person’s level of emotional maturity and growth? Primarily by the way he conducts himself in civilized society and the treatment he accords to others. Corporations today emphasize again on relationship skills which are considered critically important for an individual to rise in the hierarchy of the organization. A CEO with poor relationship skills is either a non-existent oxymoron or a disaster for the organization. All religious values are centred on building relationship skills on the basis of a spiritual understanding of what connects one human being to another. â€Å"The essence of religion is to be good and do good to others,† said Swami Vivekananda. The Mahabharata declares Ahimsa to be the greatest dharma because the rishis perceived that all life is interconnected. You cannot harm others without harming yourself. If this profound truth is impressed upon our students from a young age, there will not be much need for all the fuss we hear about value education today. Many social or national evils like corruption or caste discrimination are results of a lifestyle that seeks personal aggrandisement at the cost of and complete indifference to the plight of our fellow human beings. If only our education gives greater weightage to building relationship skills amongst students, the India of our dreams would not have to wait for the year 2020. Intrapersonal Intelligence Conventional psychology would look down upon an introvert as a person with poor relationship skills. Not today. Howard Gardner and new schools of thought have begun to understand the reason why Indians give such respect to Munis and Yogis who withdraw from the world. An introvert who spends much time trying to understand his deeper self will also become capable of understanding others from a compassionate viewpoint. Intrapersonal Intelligence is the new marker developed to give due weightage to this important aspect of our personality development and grooming. A person who runs away from his own self all the while trying to substitute his inner vacuum with external pursuits or superficial relationships is heading for a crisis. The extrovert’s sense of identity and esteem is highly dependent on others’ views of his personality. An introvert is a person who is striving to arrive at a state where he can feel good or be content without having to seek an external confirmation of his well-being. Logical Mathematical Intelligence (IQ) Development of Logical Mathematical Intelligence is often given disproportional weightage in the development of a student’s personality. While IQ does play a significant role in the life of every human being, what was perhaps overlooked till recently was that IQ alone does not make a person complete nor is it the only parameter for measuring a person’s potential for success or happiness in life. A person with a poor IQ may be more than compensated by a high emotional intelligence. This is the reason why we see many school dropouts becoming highly successful entrepreneurs in India where as many IIM graduates disappear into oblivion after getting an MBA degree! Conclusion We know through Swami Vivekananda’s writings that he considered two things to be of great importance in personality development: a) Preference to the ‘Heart’ over the ‘Head’ b) The role of the Guru in shaping a student’s personality and the importance of living in the proximity of the Guru or Gurugrihavasa. Swamiji’s views based on Vedantic wisdom have stood the test of time. All that is destructive in human civilization is a result of a sharp brain with an undeveloped heart. Human civilization suffers from an excess of materialistic IQ devoid of EQ and SQ. And the only place where a student can be systematically trained to nurture his EQ SQ is at the gurukula under the supervision of a wise master. As a teacher, perhaps it would be self-righteous on my part to claim that a teacher plays the most vital role in a student’s personal growth. But, as a student of the school of life, I cannot but reiterate this eternal law – only a spark can ignite another spark, only life can inspire another life. Modern schools of thought like the Multiple Intelligence model discussed here further validate the wisdom that Vedantic knowledge and tradition have bequeathed to us through Atmavidya and the Guru parampara. (The author is Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Cultural Education Programme at Amrita University in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu. He is a Trustee of the International Forum for India’s Heritage and Resource Person for the Human Excellence Project of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Coimbatore Kendra. He is also a students’ counsellor for the Samvedna Helpline, a project of the corporate social responsibility wing of Tata Teleservices. ) How to cite Significance of Personality Development for a Student, Papers

Non-Fossil Fuel Transportation for Greenhouse Gases-myassignmenthelp

Question: Discuss about theNon-Fossil Fuel Transportation for Greenhouse Gases. Answer: Introduction Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy sources that remain the worlds largest sources of energy. It is estimated that in 2013, fossil fuels accounted for 78% of global energy generation(International Energy Agency, 2015). The most common fossil fuels are coal, natural gas, crude oil and petroleum. These energy sources are finite because they get depleted over time. Fossil fuels originate from carbon-based materials. When these fossil fuels are mined/drilled and burnt to generate electricity, large volumes of greenhouse gases are produced. The fossil fuels are not found in many parts of the world and therefore they are usually mined and transported over very long distances to reach end users. This may include transporting from one country to another. The fossil fuels can be transported by rail, truck, river barges, pipelines, etc. Besides transporting fossil fuels, all these means of transportation uses fossil fuels. In the U.S., transportation sector accounts for about 29% of total en ergy consumption(U.S. Energy Information Adminsitration, 2017). Out of this, fossil fuels account for 95% of the total energy consumed in the transportation sector(Institute for Energy Research, 2016). Therefore transportation of fossil fuels produces its own pollution, besides increasing the likelihood of catastrophic accidents(Unon of Concerned Scientists, 2016). In general, fossil fuels generate large volumes of greenhouse gases. For this reason, there is need to explore available non-fossil fuels so as to reduce consumption of and reliance on fossil fuels. This will help in reducing greenhouse gas emissions resulting from mining, transportation, burning and using fossil fuels. The main aim of this report is to investigate various impacts of fossil fuels and identify non-fossil fuels that can be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector. Non-fossil Fuels Issues Fossil fuels have been in use for many years and their impacts cannot be overemphasized. These non-renewable energy sources have become of great concern over the past few decades due to their contribution to air pollution, global warming and climate change in general(Saeed Tularam, 2017). The increase in global energy demand has resulted to a corresponding increase in demand for fossil fuels. This has led to increased drilling, mining, burning, transportation and use of fossil fuels(Liddle Sadorsky, 2017). All these are associated with generation of greenhouse gases, which have negative social, economic and environmental impacts(Nabavieh, Gholamiangonabadi, Ahangaran, 2015). The devastating effects of climate change, which is contributed by increased burning of fossil fuels, are life-threatening to the present and future generations(Owusu Asumadu-Sarkodie, 2016). For this reason, the need to look for non-fossil fuels that are sustainable to substitute fossil fuels is inevitable(K umar, Fujii, Managi, 2015). This is the only way that the world can win to ensure reliable supply of affordable energy and protection of peoples health and the environment(Kruyt, van Vuuren, de Vries, Groenenberg, 2009);(Pamwar, Kaushik, Kothari, 2011). Transportation is one of the major hidden costs of fossil fuels. After mining, fossil fuels are usually transported over very long distances from mines to end users. The transportation of these fuels produce its own greenhouse gases and pollution. If fossil fuels are substituted with non-fossil fuels, this problem will be resolved because the latter generate power on site(Williauer, et al., 2018). Therefore the most sustainable solution to reduce carbon emissions associated with fossil fuels is to use non-fossil fuels. Factors Hindering Use of Non-Fossil Fuels Considering the negative impacts of fossil fuels, many countries have been making efforts to develop and use non-fossil fuels. However, these efforts have been met with a variety of challenges. One of these major challenges is sustainability of non-fossil fuels. The Chinese government, for example, formulated policies aimed at substituting fossil fuels with non-fossil fuels. However, it was found that the cost of using non-fossil fuels is higher than that of fossil fuels(Xie, Yu, Wang, Liu, 2017). Other key challenges are: high initial capital, inadequate awareness on available non-fossil fuels and their benefits, scalability problems, reliability issues, etc. In general, the barriers affecting use of non-fossil fuels are categorized as: technical barriers, regulatory and political barriers, social-cultural barriers, economic and financial barriers, market-related barriers, and ecological and geographical barriers. These kind of challenges have to be resolved so as to achieve the ob jectives of using non-fossil fuels. Non-Fossil Fuel Options Although fossil fuels still account for the largest energy consumption in the transportation sector, there are several alternatives that can substitute them. Some of these include: ethanol, electricity, hydrogen, propane, methanol, biodiesel and P-Series fuels. All these are renewable energy sources. Renewable electricity is the most reliable non-fossil fuel option as it can be generated anywhere from various sources including wind, solar, hydropower, geothermal, ocean power and bioenergy. Solar energy is energy that is generated from the sun. This energy can be generated from a wide range of technologies, including photovoltaic cells, solar heating systems, solar architecture, solar thermal energy systems, etc. Wind energy is the energy produced by harnessing wind (moving air) using wind turbines or windmills. Hydropower or hydroelectric power is the energy harnessed from fast moving or falling water. Geothermal power is energy generated from steam or geothermal energy (hydrothermal resources). The steam is obtained from hot water reservoirs found several miles below the ground. Ocean power is energy generated from ocean waves, salinity, tides and temperature differences. Bioenergy is the energy produced from biomass (organic materials produced from biological sources, such as sugarcane, wood, straw, wood waste, manure, etc.). There are numerous technologies of producing each of these renewable energies. The viability of generating each of these renewable energies is largely dependent on geographical location. For instance, production of solar energy is more viable in hot regions than in cold regions. The good news is that it is possible to generate more than one type of renewable energy in an area. For example, there is a place that can be suitable for generating solar energy, geothermal energy, bioenergy and wind energy. One of the best ways of increasing adoption of non-fossil fuels is improving the efficiency of systems or technologies used to generate renewable energy. This can be achieved by using more technology to develop technologies that have high conversion rates or efficiencies. For example, if it is a solar system such as photovoltaic cells, it should be able to generate a significant amount of solar energy with very low sunlight intensity. This will resolve the problem of unreliability whereby supply of renewable energy reduces significantly when the renewable energy source decreases. There is also need to develop storage systems for renewable energy. Since renewable energy is generated from natural resources, supply of these resources may be inconsistent due to various reasons such as weather patterns. For the case of solar energy, it is obvious that production is high during the day and reduces significantly during the night. For hydropower, generation is high during rainy seasons and may reduce during dry seasons. To prevent implications of such fluctuations, efficient storage systems should be provided so as to store surplus energy wen production is high and use it when production is low. Conclusions The need to replace fossil fuels with non-fossil fuels is long overdue. Continued use of fossil fuels over the years has resulted to numerous problems, such as air pollution, global warming and climate change, which are now the greatest threats to human safety, survival and economic development(He, 2015). As global energy demand continues to rise rapidly due to growing global population and economic development, the negative impacts of fossil fuels will also continue increasing. One of the major problems of fossil fuels that is not known to many people is the transportation of these fuels. Besides the costs and potential catastrophic disasters, transportation of fossil fuels is associated with emission of greenhouse gases. The transportation, whether by road, railway, pipeline, water, air, etc., consumes the fossil fuels. For example, trucks, ships or trains are powered by diesel oil or petrol, which are produced from fossil fuels. When these resources are burned during transportatio n of fossil fuels, they produce carbon emissions over the entire distance the fuels are transported. To reverse this, there is need to substitute fossil fuels with non-fossil fuels. There are two fundamental benefits of using non-fossil fuels. First, most non-fossil fuels do not need transportation because they are produced onsite. This eliminates any carbon emissions that are associated with transportation. Second, production of energy from non-fossil fuels has near-zero carbon emissions. These two significantly reduces global warming and climate change. Recommendations The war against climate change can only be won if every person plays a role. Governments should be in the forefront to formulate appropriate policies that will boost adoption of non-fossil fuels and depress use of fossil fuels. One of such policies is setting greenhouse gas emission limits that are difficult to attain using fossil fuels. This will force companies and individuals to shift from fossil fuels t non-fossil fuels. There should be severe penalties for anyone who violates these policies. Therefore every country must have her own greenhouse gas emission targets(Wang, et al., 2016), which should be in agreement with global policies such as Kyoto protocol. Governments should provide incentives to developers, promoters and users of non-fossil fuels especially renewable energy, including solar energy, wind energy, hydropower, ocean power, geothermal energy and bioenergy. These incentives should help in eliminating economic and financial barriers of using non-fossil fuels. Besides that, governments should create a regulatory framework that makes it easy for people and companies to sell, buy or use non-fossil fuels. Above all, there should be good political will to promote use of non-fossil fuels. There is also need for relevant stakeholders to increase awareness campaigns so as to educate the public about available non-fossil fuels options, their costs, benefits and opportunities(Tvinnereim Ivarsflaten, 2016). This way, people will become more aware of renewable energies, appreciate them and start adopting them. It will also help overcome social-cultural barriers hindering adoption of non-fossil fuels. Researchers, scientists and engineers should focus on developing more viable, sustainable, efficient, reliable, versatile and affordable non-fossil fuel systems. They should also share knowledge about the latest trends, opportunities, limitations and opportunities in non-fossil fuel systems. This will help in resolving technical barriers and ecological geographical barriers of renewable energies. References He, J. (2015). China's INDC and non-fossil energy development. Advances in Climate Change Research, 210-215. Institute for Energy Research. (2016). Fossil Fuels. Retrieved from Institute for Energy Research: https://instituteforenergyresearch.org/topics/encyclopedia/fossil-fuels/ International Energy Agency. (2015). Renewable Energy Medium-Term Market Report 2015. Instanbul: International Energy Agency. Kruyt, B., van Vuuren, D., de Vries, H., Groenenberg, H. (2009). Indicators for Energy Security. Energy Policy, 2166-2181. Kumar, S., Fujii, H., Managi, S. (2015). Substitute or Complement? Assessing Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy in OECD Countries. Applied Economics, 1438-1459. Liddle, B., Sadorsky, P. (2017). How much does increasing non-fossil fuels in electricity generation reduce carbon dioxide emissions? Applied Energy, 212-221. Nabavieh, A., Gholamiangonabadi, D., Ahangaran, A. (2015). Dynamic Changes in CO2 Emission Performance of Different Types of Iranian Fossil-fuel Power Plants. Energy Economics, 142-150. Owusu, P., Asumadu-Sarkodie, S. (2016). A Review of Renewable Snergy Sources, Sustainability Issues and Climate Change Mitigation. Cogent Engineering, 1-13. Pamwar, N., Kaushik, S., Kothari, S. (2011). Role of Renewable Energy Sources in Environemntal Protection: A Review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 1513-1524. Saeed, T., Tularam, G. (2017). Relations between fossil fuel returns and climate change variables using canonical correlation analysis. Energy Sources, Part B: Economics, Planning, and Policy, 675-684. Tvinnereim, E., Ivarsflaten, E. (2016). Fossil fuels, employment, and support for climate policies. Energy Policy, 364-371. U.S. Energy Information Adminsitration. (2017, May 19). U.S. Energy Facts Explained. Retrieved from U.S. Energy Information Adminsitration: https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/?page=us_energy_home Unon of Concerned Scientists. (2016, August 30). The Hidden Costs of Fossil Fuels. Retrieved from Union of Concerned Scientists: https://www.ucsusa.org/clean-energy/coal-and-other-fossil-fuels/hidden-cost-of-fossils#.Wrr1MJpRXIU Wang, L., Patel, P., Yu, S., Liu, B., McLeod, J., Clarke, L., Chen, W. (2016). WinWin strategies to promote air pollutant control policies and non-fossil energy target regulation in China. Applied Energy, 244-253. Williauer, H., Hardy, D., Baldwin, J., DiMascio, F., Williams, F., Bradley, M., Hoheisel, R. (2018). Economic Comparisons of Littoral Production of Low Carbon Fuel from Non-fossil Energy Sources and Seawater. Journal of Cleaner Production, 1473-1483. Xie, H., Yu, Y., Wang, W., Liu, Y. (2017). The Substitutability of Non-fossil Energy, Potential Carbon Emission Reduction and Energy Shadow Prices in China. Energy Policy, 63-71.