Creation Of Identity Research Articles

Influences of specialty identity when implementing a new emergency department in Denmark: a qualitative study

BackgroundThe Danish Health Authority recommended the implementation of new types of emergency departments. Organizational changes in the hospital sector challenged the role, identity, and autonomy of medical specialists. They tend to identify with their specialty, which can challenge successful implementation of change. However, investigations on specialty identity are rare in implementation science, and how the co-existence of different specialty identities influences the implementation of new emergency departments needs to be explored for the development of tailored implementation strategies. The aim of this study was to examine how medical specialty identity influences collaboration between physicians when implementing a new emergency department in Denmark.MethodsQualitative methods in the form of participants’ observations at 13 oilcloth sessions (a micro-simulation method) were conducted followed up by 53 individual semi-structured interviews with participants from the oilcloth sessions. Out of the 53 interviews, 26 were conducted with specialists. Data from their interviews are included in this study. Data were analysed deductively inspired by Social Identity Theory.ResultsThe analysis yielded three overarching themes: [1] ongoing creation and re-creation of specialty identity through boundary drawing; [2] social categorization and power relations; and [3] the patient as a boundary object.ConclusionsSpecialty identity is an important determinant of collaboration among physicians when implementing a new emergency department. Specialty identity involves social categorization, which entails ongoing creation and re-creation of boundary drawing and exercising of power among the physicians. In some situations, the patient became a positive boundary object, increasing the possibility for a successful collaboration and supporting successful implementation, but direct expressions of boundaries and mistrust were evident. Both were manifested through a dominating power expressed through social categorization in the form of in- and out-groups and in an “us and them” discourse, which created distance and separation among physicians from different specialties. This distancing and separation became a barrier to the implementation of the new emergency department.

Developing adaptive leadership in post-information societies: The possible role of creative orientation, identity and metacognition

This paper expands on creativity theories to enhance the understanding of leaders’ psychological resources in effectively adapting themselves and steering their employees to adapt to organisational change. Creativity is an essential skill for effective leadership. Creative leaders can motivate their teams more effectively and can handle novel challenges by being more flexible in going outside the typical routines. Yet, how do leaders understand and act on their creativity in dealing with change? How do leaders recognise their people’s creativity? This paper introduces three personal resources – creative orientation, identity and metacognition – as psychological mechanisms that reflect leaders’ abilities to notice, interpret and act on opportunities to respond to shifting workplaces. I hypothesise that leaders can develop two creative orientations while leading change – focus on strengthening their social network and focus on taking new action. Also, the paper argues for the importance of leaders’ creative identity and hypothesizes that leaders can deliberately enact their creative identities in their roles, based on two ways to understand their creativity: as a way of thinking or as a personality type. Lastly, leaders’ creative metacognition can empower followers’ creativity.

Devices of suspicion. An analysis of Frontex screening materials at the registration and identification center in Moria

ABSTRACT The identification of migrants and the creation of data identities lies at the core of datafied forms of migration and border control. In recent years, Frontex has made identification to one of its key tasks and conducted so-called screenings in many EU member states. Yet only little is known about the screening materials in use. Based on an ethnographic inquiry of Frontex’ data practices, this paper analyses Frontex booklets, dossiers, questionnaires, images, and forms and studies how they structure the situation of identification. Making use of research in science and technology studies and recent research on suspicion and credibility assessment, it argues that those materials not only compile information but work as socio-material devices of suspicion that render migrants into fraudsters and translate peoples’ actions, stories, and performances into accounts of truthfulness or deceit. As devices, they frame cases, script interactions, code statements, create stigmata of belonging, and produce purified accounts, and thus enact multiple forms of suspicion. The paper concludes with a critical reflection about the credibility of those materials and speculates about how devices could be designed otherwise.

Exposure of Social Media and Its Effect on English Language Proficiency; Basis for Action Plan

Social media profoundly affects contemporary communication, altering interpersonal relationships, information exchange, and the creation of digital identities. The study aims to determine exposure to social media and its effect on English language proficiency as the basis for an action plan. Using a descriptive correlation method, the respondents of this study are the grade 7 students of Mariveles National High School-(Cabcaben Annex) Alasasin. Data were collected using the adapted diagnostic test developed by Region III to measure the language proficiency of grade 7. Results revealed that grade 7 students are exposed to using Facebook; at the beginning level in English proficiency, the most mastered skills are those related to reading strategies, and the least developed skills are those about grammar. It is noted that most of the students, who were almost 50 to 70 percent of the examination takers, are at the beginning level, which denotes that there is still a need to improve the English language for grade 7 students. Lastly, the computed mean of Pearson r Value of the three sections is 0.27 with a positive low correlation. This means that increasing the hours of exposure to social media of Grade 7 students slightly increases their English language proficiency and vice versa. The recommendation of this study denotes that even social media has moderate implications for English language proficiency; teachers should monitor their students' use of social media. DepEd needs to set up free WiFi in every school so that our learners may use social media as a learning tool. Educators should give their students chances by setting aside time for social media use. Social media integration into their curriculum might also need to be considered.

Authentic Roman type: historical legacies in contemporary Rome’s city brand

Typography has always played a key role in the creation of visual identity for socio-political or commercial purposes. Today there is a growing awareness that typographic features convey social meanings in brand logos of a specific territory and community. This study examines how the idea of authenticity related to the history of the city of Rome can be visually transmitted by the presence of traditional types in its city brand. Adopting an historical, metapragmatic and empirical approach, the findings of an interview with the typographic designer of the city brand suggest that traditional typefaces can emblematize and iconize an idea of solemnity and prestige linked to the city that played a fundamental role in the typographic evolution of the Latin alphabet.

Not Set in Stone: An Assessment of the Impacts of Ethnicity on Statehood and Social Cohesion in Kenya, 1963-2022

This paper revisits challenges facing Kenya as a multi-ethnic society. While ethnicity have been important thematic and policy issues for scholars and policy makers in the recent decades, very few studies have focused on the efforts dimension, statehood and social cohesion in Kenya. Given the importance of statehood and social cohesion, this study will try to question the legacies of successive regimes which were largely responsible for the lack of social cohesion by examining the regime’s reinforcing narratives which are illustrative of the success of propaganda and disinformation machinery meant to obfuscate subjugation of the masses and justify crushing of dissent. The author argues that the challenge of identity in Kenya has been exacerbated by failure in nation-building and the creation of a national identity. To demonstrate the challenges facing Kenya’s statehood and social cohesion, the paper examines efforts by previous successive governments toward nation-building. It examines academic publications, government strategy documents, media reports, and archival sources. The paper finds that despite efforts by the Kenya’s four consecutive regimes to promote national unity, a vicious cycle of ethnic cleavages has undermined these efforts and instead created new points of ethnic animosities. The paper concludes with some policy recommendations.

Unveiling the Power of Branding: A Study on the Importance and Effects on Products in Business

This research aims to conduct a comprehensive study on the significance of branding and its profound effects on products in the realm of business. Recognizing that effective branding is a key driver of consumer perceptions and purchasing decisions, this study employs a mixed-methods approach to explore the multifaceted impact of branding on product success, market positioning, and overall business performance. The study delves into the qualitative aspects of branding through interviews, case studies, and expert opinions to unveil nuanced perspectives on how branding shapes consumer perceptions and influences product choices. Concurrently, quantitative analysis is employed to measure the tangible effects of branding on metrics such as market share, customer loyalty, and competitive advantage. Various dimensions of branding will be explored, including the creation of a distinct brand identity, the establishment of brand equity, and the strategic communication of brand values to consumers. The study aims to provide insights into how effective branding strategies can contribute to the success and longevity of products in the competitive business landscape. The findings from this research are expected to provide valuable insights for marketers, business strategists, and decision-makers. By understanding the importance and effects of branding on products, businesses can refine their branding strategies to create a lasting impact, build brand loyalty, and ultimately achieve sustainable success in the marketplace. This study serves as a foundation for informed decision-making and future research within the realm of branding and its implications for business.

Partition, partisanship and inter-church relations in Mizoram

This article is an attempt at identifying ways and means to gauge the construction and reification of ethnicity and socio-cultural identity among Mizo Presbyterians and Mizo Baptists. This is to be done against the backdrop of exercises in cartography and the partitioning of communities undertaken by the colonial administrators. It takes into account the erecting of geospatial boundaries and the creation of specific identities limited to and centred on such demarcations. And it proposes that in instances of a definite lack of sufficient historical sources, it is imperative that one harnesses imagination, the ability of the mind to be creative or resourceful.

Spatial Identity Creation Using Inquiry-Based Learning for Design Students

Spatial Identity Creation Using Inquiry-Based Learning for Design Students

Diasporic Consciousness in Jhumpa Lahiri's Novel "The Namesake"

This study analyses Jhumpa Lahiri's book "The Namesake", with a specific focus on Gogol Ganguli's character and his quest for self-knowledge as an Indian-American. The experiences of alienation, assimilation and hybridity, which are central to Lahiri's examination of diaspora, play a key role in the protagonist's development. The story provides a deep understanding of the dynamic between the original and host cultures, which forms hybridity and challenges the binary concept of identity. The themes of identity, belonging and cultural displacement are prevalent throughout Lahiri's work. This study examines how Lahiri's story sheds light on the intricate process of cultural negotiation and identity creation for diasporic persons by questioning the mechanics of cultural identity in a globalised environment. The results add to our knowledge of the global character of cultural identity and the complexity of diaspora literature.

İran’ın Avrupa ile İlişkilerinde Şiilik Boyutu: Almanya-Fransa-İngiltere Örneği

The phenomenon of religion appears as a multidimensional element in terms of individual, society and state. It has effects on people individually as well as in the context of social and international relations. In terms of states, religion appears as a phenomenon that affects and determines the domestic and foreign policies of states. Especially in the 21st century, we see that religion has begun to affect international relations in various areas. Another area where International Relations has begun to establish relations in recent years has been religion. Especially when foreign policy decision-making processes are examined, it is seen that religious beliefs, religion-based organizations and non-governmental organizations are effective in the decision-making processes of state administrators. The issue of Islamic Sects, and Shi’ism in particular, has been a much-discussed phenomenon in recent years due to its global and regional effects. Along with the Persian perspective inherited from the Persian Empire, Shi'ism has significantly influenced and continues to influence the geopolitical and geocultural education of today's Iran. With its politicization, Shiism has become one of the factors that play an important role in the creation and preservation of Iran's national identity, perhaps the most important. In this context, Iranian Shiism, which creates a socio-cultural system different from other civilizations around it, has become the main determinant on the security and foreign policy of today's Iran by intertwining with Persian nationalism since the reign of Shah Ismail. Iran has influenced Shiite communities in various regions - the Middle East, Africa - Central Asia - through its Shiite proxies, or has worked to Shiite the promising masses in the political field. Iran also has an influence on Shiite Muslims in Europe. Its relationship with the Shiite communities here appears as an important element in Iran's relations with European countries in the context of foreign policy. Shiite activities in Germany are carried out through an association in Hamburg, where Iranian business people have been living for many years. The Islamic Center of Hamburg describes itself as the "case representative" of the Shiites in Europe, especially in Germany. The concentration of Shiites and organizations in Germany in a single center is entirely in line with Iran's aim of "uniting the Shiites of the world under its rule and spreading Shiism (the belief in velayat-e faqih) from a single center". Approximately 200,000 Shiites live in France. Ten associations and cultural centers, which have been identified as carrying out religious activities on the basis of Shiism, are active in the country on behalf of Iran. Shiites currently constitute 10% of the total number of Muslims in the UK. Persian community centers have been established in the UK since the 1980s. Iranian individuals have established associations in the UK in many fields such as trade, health, culture and religion. It is estimated that these associations aim to spread Shiism among Muslim communities in the UK. Iran is trying to be active in Europe through these groups and Shiism is an important element in its relations with Europe.

Sömürgeciliğin İkiyüzlülüğü: This Earth of Mankind Adlı Romanda Irkçılık ve Kimlik Kavramları

This Earth of Mankind, by Pramoedya Ananta Toer, is a moving literary masterpiece that looks into the complexity of identity and the lingering impacts of colonial subjugation. The novel's analysis of oppression reveals the deep web of power relations inherent in colonial countries. The novel illuminates the enormous inequalities between the colonizers and the colonized, as well as the racial and socioeconomic hierarchies that sustain the systemic oppression of the indigenous population. It follows Minke, a Javanese native protagonist, as he struggles with his multiple identities as an educated man finding his way through Dutch-dominated society and as a representation of his indigenous culture. In this regard, this article emphasizes the varied nature of identity creation in a colonial situation through an in-depth investigation of major characters and their relationships. Additionally, the article focuses on how the authoritarian colonial system impacts and constrains the identities of other individuals in the novel. Drawing upon postcolonial theories and historical context as well, this article also sheds light on the recurring themes of identity negotiation, cultural assimilation, and resistance within This Earth of Mankind. It aims to foster a better understanding of the psychological, social, and cultural impacts of colonialism on both the colonizers and the colonized. Ultimately, this article aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on decolonization, identity politics, and the legacy of colonialism through an in-depth analysis of Toer's masterpiece.

Cis-Irpin Region: Palimpsest of Traditions and Avant-Garde (Exemplified by the Village of Bobrytsia in Bucha District of Kyiv Oblast)

The aim of the research is to unveil the unique features of the cultural landscape of the village of Bobrytsia in Bucha District of Kyiv Oblast in the Cis-Irpin region, which are insufficiently described in ethnological studies. The landscape is considered as a distinctive palimpsest and a conduit of cultural memory. The local community, engaging with both traditional and contemporary forms of environmental development, serves as the focal point of the investigation. Diverse research methodologies, encompassing ethnographic and anthropological approaches, as well as the analysis of social networks and in-depth interviews with respondents, are used. Two primary groups of village inhabitants are determined in the article. It is emphasized in particular on their disparities in civic and cultural orientations. While new residents are focused on avant-garde artistic practices, involving the entire community (such as street art), organizing international plein airs, the old residents on the other hand have endeavored to pass on the local context, respect for heritage, and a distinctive attitude to the origins of the ancient Cossacks’ village. However, here traditions and avant-garde do not conflict but interact and coexist, creating a unique cultural context. An active collaboration within the community is shown towards establishing a shared platform for uniting old and new residents through ecological and cultural-artistic projects. The key themes in the local discourse are described in the text, including the visual portrayal of the village, the role of the museum, and the creation of new identities. The meaningful components of local interactions, focused on a collective vision of the cultural landscape as the primary resource for sustainable territorial development are considered. It is emphasized that while suburban villages in Irpin region may exhibit typical infrastructure, they manifest notable distinctions in community practices. The submitted experience is a revolutionary one due to the attempts of both new and old residents to cooperate actively, creating optimal mechanisms of involvement, and considering attentively local traditional eco-cultural senses.

Forged in the fires of war: the rise of a new Ukrainian identity

ABSTRACT Ukraine has always been a plural state comprised of multiple ethnic, linguistic, religious, and regional subcultures. Yet, since 2014 and, in particular, since February 2022, these often-competing identities have been codified under a more overarching identity. The forging of unified plural Ukrainian identity as concept has arisen out of a mutual struggle for survival, international diaspora mobilization, the elevation of diverse narratives of experience from across Ukraine, and a connected digital environment that links and reinforces concepts of social capital. Rooted in theories of constructivist identity formation, this analysis examines those attributes of Ukraine and Ukrainian society which have been fused together under great pressure to create a new and perhaps more unified national identity. Leveraging cases examining discourses on identity and the production of shared socio-cultural artifacts and quantitative data from both public opinion surveys and large-scale social media sentiment, this analysis finds that Ukraine, often thought of in the West as fractured along multiple lines, is, in fact unifying behind a common national idea. This unification and the creation of a new national identity have profound implications for post-war Ukraine.

Wschodni gracz w europejskich rozgrywkach. Tożsamość turecka w kontekście piłki nożnej

An Eastern player in European competition. Turkish identity in the context of football Football is an important tool of reproduction of Turkish national identity. The possibility of using sports in the nation‑building process was recognized by the Kemalists. In their view, the role of sport was to modernise Turkish society along the lines of European countries. Nowadays Turkish football is an integral part of the European competition system. On the one hand, the Turkish national team has become a showcase for the country – an element of creating a positive image. On the other hand, it is an institution around which the creation and recreation of national identity takes place. The identity‑forming impact of Turkish football extends beyond Turkey’s borders. Turkish football is of interest to the diaspora, who use it to manifest ethnicity. Football is part of the fundamental dilemma of Turkish identity. In the context of the games, the „Europeanness” or „Easternness” of the Turks is considered.

The Year 1905 on the Periphery of the Russian Empire: Between Experience and Memory

This article has two dimensions: on one hand, it is part of the discipline of labour history, as in the text I highlight the experience of modernisation among workers in the Northwest Region of the Russian Empire in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and the 1905 revolution, one of the most important political events of that time, as far as this can be discerned in autobiographical writings. But because the majority of the sources I use which allow us to talk about the experiences and reflections of the working class in the late 19th and early 20th centuries were written and collected in a completely different, Soviet epoch, the second direction of my research is integrally connected to the theme of memory in the processes of the formation and memories of social movements of the working class, it is also about the policy of Soviet history and the role of history in the creation of a class identity. I admit that these are very different themes; however, separating these research directions does not appear to be productive, while the decision to select one specific theme without mentioning the other would be unfair in terms of the body of primary sources and its problematic integrity.

XIV ENEPEA 2018 em Santa Maria (RS): memórias e ações coletivas

This paper analyzes organizational experience of the XIV National Conference of Landscaping Teaching in Schools of Architecture and Urbanism in Brazil (Enepea) held the city of Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, in 2018. It presents the activities prior to the event, such as the collective elaboration of actions, team formation, search for support and creation of the visual identity, and describes the activities carried out during the event, such as lectures, workshops, and debates. Such record as a scientific article seeks to be a reference for future events, which are little explored by national publications. The final considerations reflect about the event.

Sacred Pathway, Devotional Praxis: Actors, Aché, and Landscape at the Sanctuary of Regla, Cuba

The ferry from Havana to Regla, Cuba, transports visitors from today’s cruise ship docks across a brief stretch of water in about 20 min. Despite its brevity, this watery passage symbolically foregrounds the Marian devotion on the southern rim of the grand harbor. In this way, water conjoins African diasporic histories of enslavement, labor, survival, resistance, daily life, and religiosity within Havana Bay, into which two urban geographies project. Regla historically served as a municipality for dockworkers and shipwrights and became an enclave for identity creation, civil association, and religious worship for people of African descent. The church and sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de Regla (“Our Lady of Regla”) has nurtured this connection as it houses effigies of the venerated Virgin, adorned in blue. The Virgin of Regla represents one of two, along with El Cobre, of the most important Marian devotions on the island of Cuba and is the focus of insular and diasporic pilgrimage. In Regla, the Virgin’s nautical iconography decorates the sanctuary and historically connects her to the working populations who sustained this devotion as they serviced Havana Harbor with their labor. Adjacent to the church is a waterfront park that looks out on the water and the city of Havana beyond. Bordered on one side by a low wall, the park incorporates a large ceiba tree, ceiba pentandra, also known as the silk cotton or kapok tree, a tropical species with a large trunk and spreading tree canopy native to Mexico and Central America, the Caribbean, northern South America, and West Africa (with a similar variety found in South and Southeast Asia). This article considers landscape as a methodology for examining the interplay of this tree and the adjacent church as interwoven and mutually reinforcing sites of devotion for the worship of the Virgin Mary and the oricha Yemayá in Regla, Cuba, with a view toward a broader set of local and global spaces.

Creating Identity in Women: A Psychoanalytic Reading of Namita Gokhale’s Paro: Dreams of Passions

This study is based on the theory of psychoanalytic reading, which discusses the identity of a woman in the social structure. Identity is created from the birth of a person and it continues throughout the life of that person. It is a psychological development of each person along with his/her growth. This creation of Identity starts from the relationship with the mother and later with other members of the family and society. The cultural setting also influences the person’s identity as the other members are also influenced by society. The creation of female identity is a veritable discursive concept and acquired more importance in the field of literary criticism. Searching for the identity of the female characters of Indian women authors provide an inspiration to the women of India. However, the identity of a person is always changing or adding more to his/her character along with their growth.

SPORT AND NATIONAL IDENTITY

Sports have the unique ability to unite fervor and vigor for a common goal. For his universal value, sport has the enormous potential to create a more positive and sustainable future for all. Sport is inseparable from society, and it’s also inseparable from the national feeling and national identity. Politics and sports are so closely related that it is difficult to imagine that they could be kept separated, with politics remaining unrelated to sports. There are various perspectives from which this association might be evaluated. Every national sports organization bases its operations on regional aspects and recognizes and uses regional social structures and cultural identities. In turn, the national association members refer to certain types of regional identity. The identity creation and expression process contributed to contemporary sports’ historical development and global dissemination. Sports can have different aspects on social life, and in this paper, we fundamentally focus on positive and negative aspects. Keywords: sport, national identity, positive aspects, negative aspects