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Hello, class and professor;
High-range theories, like Marxism in sociology or ge

Hello, class and professor;
High-range theories, like Marxism in sociology or general systems theory in biology, are broad, abstract frameworks aimed to explain complicated phenomena at a macro level by providing comprehensive understandings of large-scale processes. Conversely, middle-range theories—such as Peplau and Merle Mishel’s offer explanations within specific fields of study and are more narrowly focused and specialized than high-range theores but less so than low-range theories. Low-range theories, are extremely specific and concentrated on explaining particular phenomena within specific contexts. They are the result of empirical investigation, provide in-depth explanations for particular behaviors and offer justifications for actions or patterns that are seen in particular situations. Examples of low-range theories include attachment theory in psychology and labeling theory in sociology.
Between high-range and low-range theories, middle-range theories occupy a crucial space and provide a level of specificity that is both more abstract and more targeted than comprehensive frameworks or in-depth, context-specific explanations. They seek to explain and forecast occurrences in certain fields of study or disciplines; these predictions are frequently the result of empirical investigation and offer justifications for patterns or behaviors that have been noticed. Middle-range theories are distinguished by their adaptability and suppleness to a variety of situations, which makes them useful instruments for comprehending intricate phenomena within specific fields of study. Examples include Bandura’s social cognitive theory in psychology, which examines the interaction between cognitive processes, behavior, and environmental factors in influencing human actions, and Durkheim’s theory of social integration in sociology, which explains societal cohesion and its impact on individual behavior.
The process of developing a theory is complex and comprises multiple stages. In a research Developing and Testing a Middle-Range Theory of the Well-Being Supportive Physical Environment of Home-Dwelling Elderly middle range theory is used. In their study, Elo, Kääriäinen, Isola, and Kyngäs (2013) “the aim is to describe the development of a middle-range theory by using an inductive-deductive approach.” In this case, the theory is first developed through an inductive method that provides insight into the viewpoints of senior citizens. After this inductive stage, it becomes necessary to use a deductive strategy to validate and improve the hypothesis. In order to investigate the connections between different concepts and improve the theoretical framework, researchers need to employ sophisticated statistical tools, which are critical to this process. The discipline of nursing science benefits greatly from the application of middle-range nursing theories, which help to clarify complicated phenomena and guide the development of evidence-based solutions.
References;
Elo, S., Kääriäinen, M., Isola, A., & Kyngäs, H. (2013). Developing and testing a middle-range theory of the well-being supportive physical environment of home-dwelling elderly. ScientificWorldJournal, 2013, 945635. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/945635Links to an external site.
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The unnecessary administrative work, paperwork, and bureaucracy associated with

The unnecessary administrative work, paperwork, and bureaucracy associated with managing healthcare services and insurance claims are referred to as administrative complexity in healthcare costs. The intricacy stems from the many of billing codes, insurance plans, and rules that insurers and healthcare providers need to manage, resulting in substantial expenses and administrative strain. Because it takes funds away from patient treatment and adds to the general inefficiencies of the healthcare system, I view this kind of spending as wasteful.
Administrative complexity wastes money because it costs insurers and healthcare organizations a lot of money. Instead of going toward bettering patient care, funding healthcare infrastructure, or increasing access to services, the money spent on administrative duties like billing, coding, and claims processing should go toward these other goals. Furthermore, the intricacy of managing various insurance policies and reimbursement procedures poses obstacles to patient treatment, since medical professionals might have to devote more time to administrative duties rather than providing direct patient care.
Reducing the administrative burden associated with healthcare costs may benefit the American people in a number of ways. First off, by streamlining administrative procedures and removing pointless bureaucratic obstacles, it would lower healthcare expenses. In the end, this would lead to more affordable healthcare services by saving money for patients, insurers, and healthcare providers. Reducing administrative load would also free up time and resources for healthcare providers, enabling them to concentrate on providing excellent treatment and enhancing patient outcomes. Additionally, streamlining insurance policies and billing practices will improve accessibility and transparency, assisting individuals in navigating the healthcare system and getting the care they require.
administrative complexity in healthcare spending can be reduced by putting policies in place to expedite administrative procedures, such as standardizing insurance plan designs, embracing electronic health records, and standardizing billing and coding procedures. We can build a more effective, patient-centered healthcare system that better meets the needs of the general people in America by cutting back on administrative waste.
Kocher RP. Reducing Administrative Waste in the US Health Care System. JAMA. 2021;325(5):427–428. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.24767
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2. Based on the videos, answer the following questions:
a. What is metabolic sy

2. Based on the videos, answer the following questions:
a. What is metabolic syndrome and how it can be prevented? (explain fully)
b. What are two of the risks associated with sitting?
must be at least 15 substantial sentences

Of course, jazz is still around. There are lots of people still playing jazz gig

Of course, jazz is still around. There are lots of people still playing jazz gigs, recording jazz albums, and innovating to keep the style relevant. It has been a long time since jazz was “popular,” but that certainly doesn’t mean it is dead or even that it isn’t still developing.
Who is out there?
In Ted Gioia’s book How To Listen To Jazz he gives us a really useful list of current jazz musicians. He calls this list The Elite 150 of Early- and Mid-Career Jazz Masters; this is, according to him, the 150 most important currently-working jazz musicians in the world. Some of these folks are pretty far into their careers (some have been performing for 30+ years) while others are quite new. Take a look at the list. It’s on pp. 225–230 in How To Listen To Jazz.
Jazz Lineage
Much of jazz’s “magic” comes from the fact that it is a mixture of written and oral traditions. The master-apprentice relationship goes pretty deep into how jazz has developed and operated over the last century. King Oliver mentored Louis Armstrong. Charlie Parker mentored Miles Davis. Miles Davis mentored several people.
The same is likely true for members of this “Elite 150.” Chances are, if we look closely at their training and experience, we will find similar relationships. And, it is quite likely that we can trace their lineage back to masters of the past.
Here is an example:
One of my first bass teachers was a man named Marshall Hawkins.
Marshall Hawkins was briefly a member of Miles Davis’s band
Thus, I can trace my jazz “lineage” back to Miles Davis with only a couple of steps.
Or, we could represent it this way:
Miles Davis → Marshall Hawkins → Taylor Smith
Now, I was incredibly lucky to have Marshall as a teacher. It was purely luck, honestly. But, it’s still kind of cool that I can “claim” this lineage.
The Assignment
I would like you to do a small research project about someone on Gioia’s “Elite 150” list (pp. 225–230 of How To Listen To Jazz). First, please write a paragraph or two describing who the person is, what instrument(s) they play, some information about their “output” (how many albums have they recorded, etc.), and a brief description of their music in general (can you place inside or adjacent to any of the styles we have already talked about). Then, I would like you to see what information you can find about this person’s “lineage.” Who were their teachers? Their teachers’ teachers? How many steps backward do you need to take to get to someone we might have talked about in this class?
So, your assignment will look like this:
Pick someone from the “Elite 150” list
Write a few paragraphs explaining who this person is, includingWhat instrument(s) they play
Where they are located (geographically)
Info about their “output” (how many albums, etc.)
An attempt to “place” their music inside or adjacent to one of the styles we have already discussed
A section that describes the person’s “lineage.” This could beA “family tree” diagram
A list, organized chronologically, tracing the person back to someone super prominent (someone we’ve already mentioned in this class)Take a look at the “Prominent Players” list in each Module for some of the people you might be able to include in your “lineage.”
You can turn this in as an attachment or just as something you’ve copy/pasted into Canvas.
The point of all of this is to get you see who is out there making this kind of music and to see how they are connected to all of the people we have already discussed.

After “fusing” with rock and funk, the next logical step for jazz was to “fuse”

After “fusing” with rock and funk, the next logical step for jazz was to “fuse” with other forms of popular music. Throughout the 1980s we saw jazz artists dabbling with various forms of 1980s pop, most of it ending up sounding kind of cheesy. But, in the late-80s and early-90s, some jazz performers started to collaborate and cross-pollinate with folks from the emerging hi-hop scene.
Jazz and hip-hop are quite similar in many ways, and these early collaborations show how natural of a fit these two styles are. Here are two excellent examples:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwBjhBL9G6ULinks to an external site.
”Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)” by Us3 (released in 1993)
This song features a sample of “Cantaloupe Island” by Herbie Hancock as well as a great (improvised) trumpet solo. Us3 was something of a “one-hit-wonder” with this song, but it is an excellent example of how smooth the transition between jazz and hip-hop can be. (Also of importance: Us3 was signed to Blue Note records, the same record label as Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, and lots of other great jazz musicians from the early-1960s. Blue Note is a “jazz label” through and through, so the fact that they signed a hip-hop group is telling.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxN4nKk2cfkLinks to an external site.
”Buggin’ Out” by A Tribe Called Quest (released in 1991)
The album The Low End Theory features Ron Carter on bass (from Miles Davis’s “Second Great Quintet”), with the song “Buggin’ Out” being one of the more popular songs from the album. Here we hear, again, how easily jazz grooves and vocabulary can fit inside hip-hop. (The part that features Ron Carter starts at about 3:35.)
Can you find other examples of jazz mixing with hip-hop (or other popular music styles)? Are there any current artists that you know that are dabbling in (or more!) jazz styles?
Please post a link to a video that shows us some new jazz-pop fusions.
(I am well aware that my examples are 30+ years old. These were just to kind of get the “wheels turning,” so to speak. There are many more recent examples you can find.)

I will upload the homework information. Then, write what you thought of the arti

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I’m mainly interested in the reading Sentient City and its theme, as my project

I’m mainly interested in the reading Sentient City and its theme, as my project was about installation in public space and it is highly related to weaving and connectivity

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needs access to Hulu to watch documentary “afterschock” about the US maternal health crisis
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After reading the short abstract write about what you thought of it. I will uplo

After reading the short abstract write about what you thought of it. I will upload the homework information. This is to prepare me for a research paper about Cyber Security Analyst. Thank you!

Task summary:
You will submit a written report in which you analyze the communic

Task summary:
You will submit a written report in which you analyze the communication environment that exists within BOLD Flash and discuss the particular areas of concern.
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For Milestone One, you will submit a written report in which you analyze the communication environment that exists within BOLD Flash and discuss the particular areas of concern. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
Background and Area of Focus: Analyze the communication environment that exists within BOLD Flash, and discuss the particular areas of concern. Define the area that you feel should be your focus to start. Specifically, describe which area (internal business processes, product documentation, or technical service communication) you feel is the most important to fix first, and describe why. Provide your reasoning.
Key Stakeholders: Discuss your framework for planning and communicating with the stakeholders in your chosen area. Determine who the stakeholders are, why they are stakeholders in your chosen area, and how your communications will affect them.
Established Practices: Identify established communication practices that would benefit your approach to communicating with the stakeholders that you have identified. Provide evidence to support your conclusions.