Your readings presented 3 things. (a) An overview of realism (b) An exploration of structural realism (c) An exploration of Power Transition Theory In this reflection, please identify 2 different contemporary (modern, ongoing) wars. You can think of this assignments as 2 “mini reflections” (in that this doesn’t have to be a single essay, it can be two shorter essays – one for each war/theoretical application). First, you will select one war best explained by Structural Realism. You will briefly describe the war (who are the actors, what do they want, what is the conflict about, etc.). After a short introductory summary, you will explain how the theory would see/explain the war. Remember that each theory carries its own set of assumptions about what we’re looking it, what we assume the interests are, what we assume causes conflict, etc. In the bulk of your essay, you’re going to discuss what the theory would see as the primary actors and sources of conflict, and then – based on the theory – you are going to predict one of the ways the war could end. (In this case, you may choose to identify how the conflict will end, OR you may hypothesize one of the ways the war could end based on the theory.) Be sure, in describing the ending, to explain why the theory would predict that particular outcome over others. In a final, paragraph, please identify where you see the strengths and weaknesses of the theory (more on this below).  Next, you will identify a second war and explain it using Power Transition Theory. You will do identically the same thing as described above. You will provide a short introductory summary, followed by an application of the theory – making sure to identify how the theory would see the conflict based on its specific set of assumptions. You will conclude with how the theory would precut the end of the war (as described above). In a final, paragraph, please identify where you see the strengths and weaknesses of the theory (more on this below).  Remember that good research means that you are NOT trying to prove yourself (or something) right. Theoretical applications like this are one of the ways we can limit bias. By applying theories (each with its own set of assumptions) to a situation, we can evaluate whether hypotheses that derive from that theory have empirical support (i.e., “wow! This theory really predicts the actions and outcomes of this well.” Or “yeah, based on this assumption, the theory really doesn’t capture the heart of the issue.”).

Acme Company uses process costing. Here are data for the current month: During the current month, there are 1,200 units in beginning work in process inventory, 1,400 units in ending work in process inventory, and 4,300 units started in production. The units in beginning work in process inventory are 70% complete with respect to conversion costs and the units in ending work in process inventory are 50% complete with respect to conversion costs. What is the cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs during the current month? Round to the nearest whole dollar amount and do not enter a dollar sign or a decimal point (e.g., enter 89, not $89.00).  

Acme Company uses process costing and has only one processing department. During the current month, the ending work in process inventory has a balance of $117,600 and consists of 5,250 units which are 40% complete with respect to direct materials and 60% complete with respect to conversion costs. The cost per equivalent unit of production for direct materials during the month is $32. What is the cost per equivalent unit of production for conversion costs? 

Acme Company uses process costing and has one processing department. At the end of the current month, work in process inventory consists of 20,000 units that have a total cost of $26,000. The cost per equivalent unit is $5.00 for direct materials and $1.50 for conversion costs. With respect to direct materials, the units in ending work in process inventory are 20% complete. With respect to conversion costs, the units in ending work in process inventory are: 

A patient referred to PT for general strengthening presents with the following findings: general weakness of the feet and hands, occasional muscle twitches, and intermittent slurred speech. Which of the following conditions should be suspected?

Essay 2  Jill is from Colombia. Her father is a general in the military and he has been active in fighting against the guerillas. While Jill is teaching in a remote village outside of Bogota, she is threatened by guerillas who tell her that she must leave the area because they don’t want anyone connected to the military in that village. A guerrilla commander tells her “an apple doesn’t fall far from the tree; you must be against us just like your father, who has killed our comrades.” At one point, a masked group comes into the school and holds a gun to Jill’s head, saying that the next time they see her, they will pull the trigger. Jill returns to Bogota, very scared. In a few days after Jill’s return, her family begins to receive phone calls, telling the family that her father better stop fighting against the guerillas or Jill will be killed. Jill had a multi-entry tourist visa, and she comes to the United States to stay with a relative to rest from the trauma. She tells the Customs and Border Protection agent at the airport that the purpose of her visit is to seek protection because her life is being threatened. A. Discuss how the CBP will proceed with regards to Jill’s application for admission to the United States and what steps must Jill take if Jill is admitted as 1. a visitor or 2. one who has fears returning back to her country. B. Assume Jill applies for asylum. Name and discuss the grounds for asylum and their applicability to Jill.

Question 11 Catriona, a Philippine national has been employed in Manila for an international financial services provider for the last thirteen months. The company now wishes to transfer Catriona to its U.S. office in a managerial position. However, over the course of Catriona’s employment with the company, she has spent a total of eight weeks in the United States in B-1 visa classification to attend meetings and conferences. Is Catriona eligible for an L-1A intracompany visa?

Question 10 Mexi-Ameri Inc., is a company in the United States owned by Mexican nationals that sells expensive automated engineering solutions for the beverage industry and only has a few very high value sales a year. The goods are made in Mexico and then sold to Mexi-Ameri Inc. in the United States for third party sales, service, and installation. The sales that the company does have are valued in the hundreds of thousands of dollars each.  Can a Mexican national from the company qualify for an E-1 visa?

Question 14 Roger, a foreign national from Canada, possesses a two-year Associates Degree in electrical technology from a technical college and six years of progressive experience as an electrical engineer. Can Roger qualify for an H-1B specialty worker classification?

Question 21 Jill, a foreign national came to the United States in 1999 under a B-2 visitor visa. She stayed in the United States beyond her authorized period of stay. She had a boyfriend named Bill who got her pregnant in 1999. She gave birth to Michael in 2000 but Bill abandoned her and was never seen again. In 2017, Jill married Jack, a U.S. citizen. Jack filed an immigrant petition for Jill, and she filed an application to become a lawful permanent resident.  Jack’s petition and Jill’s application were both denied because the USCIS discovered that their marriage was fraudulent. Meanwhile, Michael recently turned 21 years old and now wants to file a relative petition for his mother’s benefit. Will Jill be able to get a permanent resident status based on Michael’s petition?