Things Change Research Articles

Inaccuracy of Pneumonia Diagnosis: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same.

Inaccuracy of Pneumonia Diagnosis: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same.

Against Common Sense: On the Utopian Aspect of Concepts

AbstractBy supplementing the work of Schutz, the article critically contests the methodological requirement, widely accepted within phenomenological sociology, that social scientific constructs be consistent with the constructs of common-sense experience of social reality. First, the article proposes that insofar as our everyday ways of speaking and thinking perceive the world as consisting of static and self-consistent entities, adhering to the methodological requirement makes research vulnerable to substantialist assumptions. To be able to account for how things change and involve other entities in their make-up therefore ultimately requires going against common sense along the lines of processual-relational thinking. Second, the article suggests that adhering too strictly to the methodological requirement easily renders social scientific concepts reactive and representational, trapped within the present and the actual. Against this, the article argues for a view of concepts as active and creative, stressing their utopian aspects. Social scientific thinking that gravitates towards creation emphasises potentiality and the future instead of perpetuating the actual and the present: it engages with present practices, institutions, and structures for the benefit of the future. Instead of merely describing or representing the social world as it is, its concepts present a challenge to what is, and thereby open up new ways of thinking, acting, and being and potentially “give a new event to things”.

The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same: Understanding the Safety of Outpatient Care.

The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same: Understanding the Safety of Outpatient Care.

Female Sports Journalists: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same

This article aims to explore the experiences of female sports journalists in Sweden from a gender perspective. The theoretical framework is inspired by Yvonne Hirdman’s understanding of gender in a binary system and R. W. Connell’s definition of hegemonic masculinity. Data consist of 10 semi-structured interviews with the most prominent female sports journalists in Sweden. The sports journalists in this study express that there has been a change in the media industry, resulting in a better understanding of women’s working conditions within the industry. Even so, the work is still grounded in a culture signified by hegemonic masculinity, where women need to find their own strategies to build a successful career, handle harassment, and cope with other gender-related challenges.

‘Twas Ever Thus

Abstract ITNOW's Editor In Chief, Brian Runciman MBCS, looks through the annals of history and reflects on how even in computing, the more things change the more they stay the same.

Things change, things stay the same: MrBeast and novel philanthropy

AbstractThere is a tendency in the study of philanthropy to see each new innovation or movement as transformative and distinct from what has come before. Before MrBeast there was philanthrocapitalism and before long there will be another shiny new toy for those of us who research or practice philanthropy to study. Happily, Rhodri Davies' analysis of MrBeast's philanthropy avoids falling into the trap of seeing novelty at every turn. Instead, he presents a nuanced and measured analysis of the criticisms of MrBeast and of his philanthropic endeavours, weighing up where the mud sticks and where it does not. This response explores the relative novelty of MrBeast's approach to philanthropy and of the criticisms that have been levied at it.

Experts Give Career Advice for Future Artificial Lift Professionals: “Do Not be Scared to Try Something Different”

_ Knowing where to start can be daunting for those new to the oil and gas industry. With all the changes the artificial lift sector has experienced in the past 25 years, the constant is that a new challenge always needs a solution. The spirit of innovation and invention will serve the next generation of artificial lift professionals well. Here are a few nuggets of advice from experts to help newcomers navigate this dynamic sector while also making a difference in the energy world. Greg Stephenson, chief production engineer, Occidental Petroleum My advice is to go for it! While ours is a notoriously cyclical industry, artificial lift professional tend to enjoy greater job security than many of their counterparts. Also, ae get to experiment with new technologies and can often see immediate results from our efforts. I advise any young professional to do what you love and love what you do. If you follow that credo, you can’t go wrong. I feel very fortunate to work in a field that I love. Michael Romer, principal artificial lift engineer, ExxonMobil Network, go to artificial lift events to learn from SPE and others. Artificial lift is a small world. You’ll keep seeing the same people in other roles and places. Get to the field, into the shop, and figure out the challenges firsthand, as not all problems can be solved digitally or won’t tell the entire story. Current lift methods have been around for more than 100 years and will continue. The more things change, the more they stay the same; there’s a long history of learning from industry. Someone may have already solved the problem, and the answer may already exist. Or someone could have tried something you’re considering, and it didn’t work. Artificial lift is a great place to be, with lots of variety. It’s important but not nearly as ‘right now’ as drilling; you can quickly see results, and the costs/risks are generally lower for trying new things. Figure out what you have passion for and own it because others will notice.

The more things change in higher education, the more they stay the same

Richard Chaite, Executive Director of the National Center for Postsecondary Governance and Finance at the University of Maryland, wrote the following in September 1989:

Transformativity: The malleable foundations of social theory

A foundational assumption of social theory is that things change: structures, institutions, organisations, groups, cultures, and selves all are contingent and subject to transformation. Herein, this malleable foundation is termed transformativity, drawing attention to a specific conceptualisation of change, which predominates and displaces other accounts of change, elaborated via a typology of change that positions transformation between reconfiguration and metamorphosis. Transformativity posits society as contingent, open to reconstruction, but assuming that change acts upon a substrate, which is continuous; altered, yet retaining identity through time. Transformativity is situated culturally by tracing historical conceptions of change from ancient to modern. Next, Turner's liminality, Foucault's power relations, and Butler's performativity are analysed in depth as influential contemporary models of transformativity. Furthermore, transformativist thinking animates governmentality, neo-liberal capitalism, technological thinking, and cultures of self-work. In particular, transformativity intersects with contemporary ideas of ‘experience’, incorporating notions of contingency and change into modern experimentalism. While transformativity facilitates critique and social change, this implies a gradualist model of slow purification and refinement, which may be inadequate to deal with contemporary challenges.

The More Things Change in Higher Education, the More They Stay the Same

The More Things Change in Higher Education, the More They Stay the Same

The more things change in higher education, the more they stay the same

Richard Chaite, Executive Director of the National Center for Postsecondary Governance and Finance at the University of Maryland, wrote the following in September 1989:

Research on the Compatibility of Quantum Science and Marxist Philosophy

As an epoch-making achievement in the field of natural science, the scientific principles of quantum mechanics, such as nonlocality, entanglement and decoherence, and role at a distance, have triggered many different interpretations and controversies in the field of philosophy, among which idealism, metaphysics, and agnosticism are based on which to question or even deny dialectical materialism. Marxist philosophy has always closely interacted with natural science. In the face of new and old propositions in quantum mechanics, such as uncertainty principle, quantum tunneling, large distance zero interaction measurement, and Poincare regression of multi particle quantum system, we can promote its compatibility with the new world outlook and methodology of quantum science in the intertextuality interpretation. Quantum mechanics reveals the "intermediate phenomenon" in the process of understanding the micro world, highlighting the dialectical characteristics of materialistic epistemology; It emphasizes probability, but denies that uncertainty is subjective conjecture, defending the objectivity of existence; For the movement and change of things, the status of the contingency category has been improved and the linear causality has been exceeded, but the existence of universal and inevitable connection has not been fundamentally denied.

Religious Responsibility in Catholicism

People's thoughts and lifestyles have always been influenced by the times they live in. Many things change in life from one age to the other, or from one generation to the next, and these changes have an impact on many concepts in life. Religion, which is an important part of many people's lives, is one concept that has gotten its share from change. As a result, the question is whether people's adherence to religion changes with the change in time. The goal of this thesis is to see if generational differences have an impact on how religious activities are carried out. With Christianity as the world's largest religion and Catholicism as its major sect, this thesis specifically aims to reveal if Catholics continue to fulfill their religious responsibilities in every generation and if there are any differences between generations in this regard. The hypothesis put forth by this thesis is that there is a decrease in the fulfillment of the religious practices among Catholic Christians in each new generation. To test this idea, data was collected from several surveys and a comparison between generations was made. This hypothesis was confirmed correct in general, although with some exceptions, by demonstrating that the older generations are more likely to be practicing in most of the sacraments compared to the younger generations. However, some generations tend to be more practicing than the previous generations in some specific sacraments; yet, the statement claiming that the execution of this specific practice decreased from the oldest generation until the youngest generation stands rightful. Thus, keeping this exception in mind, the claim should be that the fulfillment of religious responsibilities decreases over time, especially among the youngest generations.

The more things change in higher education, the more they stay the same

Richard Chaite, Executive Director of the National Center for Postsecondary Governance and Finance at the University of Maryland, wrote the following in September 1989:

The more things change the more they stay the same: Factors influencing emergency medicine residency selection in the virtual era.

Interviews for emergency medicine (EM) residency positions largely transitioned to a virtual-only format in 2020-2021. The impact of virtual interview factors on applicants' rank of programs is unknown. We sought to assess the impact of modifiable factors in virtual interviews on applicants' rank of EM residency programs. We conducted a cross-sectional mixed-methods survey of students applying to at least one of seven study authors' EM residency programs in the United States during the 2020-2021 application cycle. The survey was developed using an interactive Delphi process and piloted prior to implementation. The survey was administered from May to June 2021 with up to four email reminders. Quantitative analysis included descriptive statistics. Three authors performed a thematic qualitative analysis of free-text responses. A total of 664 of 2281 (29.1%) students completed the survey, including 335 (50.5%) male, 316 (47.7%) female, and six (0.9%) nonbinary. A total of 143 (21.6%) respondents identified as underrepresented in medicine and 84 (12.7%) identified as LGBTQIA+. Respondents participated in a median of 14 interviews and ranked a median of 14 programs. Most respondents (335, 50.6%) preferred a choice of in-person or virtual, while 183 (27.6%) preferred all in-person, and 144 (21.8%) preferred all virtual. The program website and interview social were the most important factors influencing respondent ranking. Qualitative analysis revealed several positive aspects of virtual interviews including logistical ease and comfort. Negative aspects include technical issues, perceived interview hoarding, and barriers to applicant assessment and performance. Demonstrated effort by the program, effective information delivery, communication of resident culture, and a well-implemented interview day positively influenced respondents' rank of programs. This study identified characteristics of the virtual interview format that impact applicants' rank of programs. These results can inform future recruitment practices.

Research on the Development Path of Urban Documentary Driven by New Media Technology

With the arrival of the new media era, the development of urban documentaries has attracted public attention with its unique form. This article outlines the impact of the new media environment on the creation and dissemination of micro documentaries, as well as the characteristics of their creation and dissemination. A city documentary is a true record of the changes in people and things that we discover. It uses real life as the creative material, real people and events as the expressive objects, and through the processing and presentation of artistic creation methods, ultimately triggers people's thinking in the form of television or movies. There is still a lot of room for effort in the operation of television documentaries in China. With the rapid development of emerging streaming platforms, the number of paid subscription users continues to increase, providing a possibility for TV documentaries to achieve stable returns. This article attempts to explain the environmental characteristics faced by documentaries in the new media environment from three aspects: production, dissemination, and industrial chain construction, as well as the changes that should be made to seek greater development. It is hoped to provide constructive suggestions for the development of documentaries.

Formation of Self-Identity of Generation Z Through Instagram Social Media Amongst Students

Technological progress is accelerating causing changes in various things. One of the impacts of technological advances is the rapid use of the internet. Talking about the internet, of course, it is very closely related to social media, Instagram for example. Instagram is one of the social media platforms that is currently loved by the public. Many active users on Instagram use this flatform as a medium of personal or business information. This study aims to find out how much influence Instagram has on the formation of self-identity that occurs in Generation Z in Communication Science Students FISIP Gunung Jati University, after knowing and using Instagram as a place to build self- identity. This was triggered by Generation Z who flocked to use Instagram as a place to build their identity. The Instagram application is also one of the applications that are popular with Generation Z because it has many interesting features in it. Generation Z often accesses Instagram features, causing them to experience changes in terms of attitudes, behavior, and even language. The method used is qualitative research, in this study using the type of qualitative research initiated by Sugiyono (2014) in (Kristanto, 2018) that the qualitative research method is a method based on the philosophy of post positivism used to examine the condition of an object that is natural rather than experimental. Data collection techniques are combined, data analysis is inductive/qualitative and qualitative research findings emphasize meaning rather than generalization. The conclusion of the results obtained from this study is that generation Z in using Instagram is meant to be in intense use. The motive shown by generation Z is the formation of self-identity by performing selves. They have certain goals that will ultimately affect the formation of their Self-Identity.

International Investment Law Reforms and the Draft Business and Human Rights Treaty: The More Things Change, the More They Remain the Same?

Abstract Foreign investors enjoy the best of both worlds, often to the detriment of local communities, indigenous groups and other rightsholders who suffer violations in their wake. Such investors operate transnationally and access vast amounts of resources in host States around the world enjoying substantial rights secured through numerous trade and investment agreements while their human rights and other obligations remain less clear and more difficult to enforce. Given the relatively undertheorized interaction between efforts to come up with a binding treaty within the regime of business and human rights (BHR) and the reforms currently underway in the regime of international investment law (IIL), this contribution argues that despite reforms in IIL and progress towards a BHR treaty, rightsholders are likely to remain under protected in reality.

Affect behind the use of anglicisms among adolescents in North Macedonia - causes and consequences

As the most effective means of communication, language is open to numerous changes to adapt to its users. English both influences other languages, and is influenced by them, most often the former than the latter, especially in the area of enriching their word stock. As things change in society, and in life, the users’ needs change, too; new phenomena appear, resulting in new words entering a given language. This integration is interesting to study in more detail as it may provide an insight into the reasons and the consequences to the target language at hand. This paper looks at a small-scale study carried out among adolescents in N. Macedonia, with the aim to see how much anglicisms feature in their everyday speech, and why. Though the frequent use of anglicisms is nothing bad, awareness should be raised as it might result in the source language becoming less familiar to its native speakers, and eventually fading away. / Keywords: anglicisms, adolescents, loanwords, language planning, language use, affect

Adult age differences in event memory updating: The roles of prior-event retrieval and prediction.

Remembering past events can lead to predictions of what is to come and to experiencing prediction errors when things change. Previous research has shown enhanced memory updating for ongoing events that are inconsistent with predictions based on past experiences. According to the Event Memory Retrieval and Comparison (EMRC) Theory, such memory updating depends on the encoding of configural representations that bind retrieved features of the previous event, changed features, and the relationship between the two. We investigated potential age-related differences in these mechanisms by showing older and younger adults two movies of everyday activities. Activities in the second movie either repeated from the first movie or included changed endings. During the second movie, before activities ended, participants were instructed to predict the upcoming action based on the first movie. One week later, participants were instructed to recall activity endings from the second movie. For younger adults, having predicted endings consistent with the first movie before seeing changed endings was subsequently associated with better recall of these changed endings and recollection that activities had changed. Conversely, for older adults, making such predictions prior to changes was associated with intruding details from the first movie endings and was less strongly associated with change recollection. Consistent with EMRC, these findings suggest that retrieval of relevant experiences when events change can trigger prediction errors that prompt associative encoding of existing memories and current perceptions. These mechanisms were less efficient in older adults, which may account for their poorer event memory updating than younger adults. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).