Digital maps and anchored time: the case for practice theory

The chapter presents an argument that practice theory can extend cartographic theories of map use in ways that other approaches may not. The chapter argues for a methodological plurism in cartographic theory, drawing on emprical examples to stregthen key claims

Exploring the socio-demographics of screen choice for film-viewing

The current climate for film exhibition is uncertain, with pandemics and digital platforms all presenting potential for major changes in the way people watch film. To explore this, we looked at the Beyond Multiplex wave 1 survey data (conducted in four English region outside London, between October 2018 and January 2019) to examine which types of screen people use to watch films. Also, who it is that watches films on each type of screen. Overall, we found that although people watch films across several screens (usually four different types), age features in the number and types of screen the watch more than any other aspect. However, even age has only a limited impact – in general people are diverse in the screens they use across various socio-demographic measures. In short, we argue that audience research could look at new ways of identifying patterns amongst people’s engagement with different screens rather than focussing on demographically defined groups

Anchoring digital maps as rough guides : a practice-orientated digital sociology of map use

This thesis provides a theoretical contribution towards understanding how, and to what extent, people’s engagements with digital maps feature in the constitution of their social practices. Existing theory tends not to focus on people as active interpreters that engage with digital maps across a variety of contexts, or on the influence of their map use on wider sets of social practices. Addressing this, the thesis draws on practice theory, media studies, and internet studies to develop a conceptual framework, applying it to empirical findings to address three research questions: (1) How do people engage with digital maps; (2) How do people engage with the web-based affordances of digital maps, such as those for collaboration, sharing, and end-user amendment/generation of content; and (3) What influence does people’s engagement with digital maps have on the way they perform wider sets of social practices? The research provides insights from three contexts, each operating at a different temporal scale: home choice covers longer-term processes of selecting and viewing properties before buying or renting; countryside leisure-walking covers mid-term processes of route-planning and assessment; University orientation covers shorter-term processes of navigation and gaining orientation around campus. Those insights are gathered through: a scoping survey (N=260) to identify relevant contexts; 32 semi-structured interviews to initiate data analysis; and 3 focus groups to gather participant feedback (member validation) on the emerging analysis. The approach to data analysis borrows heavily from constructivist grounded theory (albeit sensitised by practice theory ontology) to generate seven concepts. Together, the concepts constitute a practicetheory oriented digital sociology of map use. Overall, this thesis argues that digital maps are engaged with as mundane technologies that partially anchor people’s senses of place and security (physical and ontological), their performance of practices and social positions, and more broadly, the movement and distribution of bodies in space

Novel early first trimester ultrasound measures in the prediction of miscarriage, small-for-gestational age neonates and maternal hypertensive disorders

One of the primary roles of obstetric care is the prediction of adverse fetal and maternal outcomes. Ultrasound is commonly used prior to 11 weeks gestation however there is a paucity of published research investigating the value of ultrasound features at this early stage in the prediction of adverse fetal and maternal outcomes later in pregnancy. Adverse pregnancy outcomes of small-for-gestational age/intrauterine growth restriction and maternal hypertensive disorders (gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia) are significant pregnancy complications that often result in poor short- and long-term outcomes for both child and mother. Early prediction coupled with prophylactic intervention has been demonstrated to reduce the prevalence of these outcomes. First trimester miscarriage is common, and while its prediction may not influence the outcome, ultrasound is uniquely situated to significantly impact the clinical management of these women. The research presented in this thesis investigates the potential for a combination of conventional and novel ultrasound measures prior to 11 weeks gestation to predict adverse pregnancy outcomes including miscarriage prior to 12 weeks gestation and the development of small-for-gestational age and maternal hypertensive disorders later in pregnancy. We found that when measured prior to 11 weeks gestation, less than expected trophoblast volume for gestational age is significantly associated with all three adverse outcomes of interest. In addition, together with maternal characteristics and biochemistry, trophoblast volume measurements may add to the value of current prediction methods for small-for-gestational age and maternal hypertensive disorders and may enable prediction at an earlier gestational age

Developing a Computational Ontology from Mixed-Methods Research: A Workflow and Its Challenges

In this paper, we will discuss some of the challenges faced when developing a data ontology from mixed methods research. Beyond the Multiplex is a three year project that seeks to understand how to enable a wider range of audiences to participate in a more diverse film culture. A key part of the project is exploring regional patterns of film audience experience. In technical terms, this involves inductively generating an ontological data model to formally describe film audiences by drawing on primary mixed methods research. Ultimately, we are seeking to develop a relational understanding of film audiences which will culminate in a searchable triplestore database. This paper will cover the challenges of developing the data ontology. For example, how we maintained coherence across qualitative and quantitative datasets whilst incorporating taxonomies for controlling factors such as socio-cultural indicators, film type, and venue/platform. Overall, our data ontology draws on: a socio-cultural index of audience engagement with film; 200 semi-structured interviews, including 30 elite interviews with film industry and policy professionals; a longitudinal survey of 2000 respondents across three sample points; 16 focus groups using film elicitation to understand how audiences interpret specialised film and experience stories; and a discourse analysis of industry and policy documents. In combination, our mixed-methods approach generates various data types. Drawing on thematic qualitative analysis alongside cluster and latent class analyses, we are integrating our findings by drawing on literature at the intersection of audience studies and theories of cultural consumption. In this paper, we explain how social theory and data analysis combined have enabled us to iteratively generate a taxonomy. We then explain how that taxonomy has become the basis of both a triplestore database and allows an analysis of film audience engagement

Developing a Computational Ontology from Mixed-Methods Research: A Workflow and Its Challenges

In this paper, we will discuss some of the challenges faced when developing a data ontology from mixed methods research. Beyond the Multiplex is a three year project that seeks to understand how to enable a wider range of audiences to participate in a more diverse film culture. A key part of the project is exploring regional patterns of film audience experience. In technical terms, this involves inductively generating an ontological data model to formally describe film audiences by drawing on primary mixed methods research. Ultimately, we are seeking to develop a relational understanding of film audiences which will culminate in a searchable triplestore database. This paper will cover the challenges of developing the data ontology. For example, how we maintained coherence across qualitative and quantitative datasets whilst incorporating taxonomies for controlling factors such as socio-cultural indicators, film type, and venue/platform. Overall, our data ontology draws on: a socio-cultural index of audience engagement with film; 200 semi-structured interviews, including 30 elite interviews with film industry and policy professionals; a longitudinal survey of 2000 respondents across three sample points; 16 focus groups using film elicitation to understand how audiences interpret specialised film and experience stories; and a discourse analysis of industry and policy documents. In combination, our mixed-methods approach generates various data types. Drawing on thematic qualitative analysis alongside cluster and latent class analyses, we are integrating our findings by drawing on literature at the intersection of audience studies and theories of cultural consumption. In this paper, we explain how social theory and data analysis combined have enabled us to iteratively generate a taxonomy. We then explain how that taxonomy has become the basis of both a triplestore database and allows an analysis of film audience engagement

What is the Most Effective Treatment for Frozen Shoulder?

What you need to know Consider the diagnosis in patients with pain and limitation of passive external rotation of the shoulder There is insufficient evidence to reliably recommend a treatment approach. Moderate evidence supports corticosteroid injection or hydrodilatation; and physiotherapy in reduction of pain and stiffness Consider specialist referral if the patient does not respond to conservative treatment or if the diagnosis is in doub