Constant Creation Research Articles

Etyczne projektowanie w dobie generatywnej sztucznej inteligencji

Implementation of AI solutions is unavoidable on the markets, where the combination of time deficits and the need for constant creation of new solutions is especially demanding, that is i.a. in creative industries. Like a lens, generative AI concentrates the majority of threats and possibilities, resulting from technological changes of the recent decade. Still, despite the constant media confusion, great number of viral content, guides, courses and codes, we have much work to do towards defining the rules and specifics of designers’ collaboration with AI, and the related ethical challenges. The AI development is ahead of legal regulations and stimulates changes, and the constant information overload does not encourage reflection on AI systems and their role in design. Becoming aware of the possibilities and limitations of generative AI, however, is the only way to its sustainable and ethical use. The first step will be to reflect on and understand the possibilities and changes AI carries in the area of creation, intellectual property, and narrowing the competency gap (the lack of competency in reference to a given human team). The second step will be the efficient identification of risks and indication of new areas of responsibility to designers, who would like to apply new technologies in their work. Keywords: design, ethics, artificial intelligence (AI), responsibility, designer’s role

Economic and biological assessment of a new medium-ripened variety of soft winter wheat Priazovye

Relevance. In the Russian Federation, winter common wheat is the main food and strategic crop. Permanent improvement of productivity and quality of wheat grain, reducing its production costs is the main task of agricultural production. To solve this problem, the leading place is given to the continuous and constant creation and introduction into production of new competitive wheat varieties, highly adapted to stress factors, with guaranteed high yields and high grain quality.Methods. The research was carried out in the southern zone of the Rostov region at the experimental sites of the Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution ANTS “Donskoy” in 2021–2023 in order to create a new variety of soft winter wheat capable of forming not only high yields, but also having high frost resistance, drought resistance, resistance to leaf diseases, possessing high rheological and technological properties of grain and flour.Results. The winter common wheat variety Priazovie was developed by stepwise hybridization using the varieties Voyazh and Tanya. This is a highly productive variety. On average, over three years (2021–2023) of study in the competitive variety testing, the productivity of the variety laid in green manure fallow was 9.88 t/ha, exceeding that of the standard variety by 1.56 t/ha. The variety is capable of producing high yields after various forecrops. The maximum productivity of the variety (12.23 t/ha) was obtained in green manure fallow in 2022. The variety forms a high stem capacity (up to 800 pcs/m²), and is characterized by high resistance to the main leaf diseases, such as powdery mildew, brown and yellow mildew, loose smut, leaf blotch, etc. According to the main indicators of grain and flour quality, it belongs to valuable wheat, in terms of frost resistance (73.3%) it surpasses the standard Ermak variety (69.2%).

Employing Machine Learning-Based QSAR for Targeting Zika Virus NS3 Protease: Molecular Insights and Inhibitor Discovery.

Zika virus infection is a mosquito-borne viral disease that has become a global health concern recently. Zika virus belongs to the Flavivirus genus and is primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. Prevention of Zika virus infection involves avoiding mosquito bites by using repellent, wearing protective clothing, and staying in screened areas, especially for pregnant women. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms with rest, fluids, and acetaminophen, with close monitoring for pregnant women. Currently, there is no specific antiviral treatment or vaccine for the Zika virus, highlighting the importance of prevention strategies to control its spread. Therefore, in this study, the Zika virus non-structural protein NS3 was targeted to inhibit Zika infection by identifying the novel inhibitor through an in silico approach. Here, 2864 natural compounds were screened using a machine learning-based QSAR model, and later docking was performed to select the potential target. Subsequently, Tanimoto similarity and clustering were performed to obtain the potential target. The three most potential compounds were obtained: (a) 5297, (b) 432449, and (c) 85137543. The protein-ligand complex's stability and flexibility were then investigated by dynamic modelling. The 300 ns simulation showed that 5297 exhibited the steadiest deviation and constant creation of hydrogen bonds. Compared to the other compounds, 5297 demonstrated a superior binding free energy (ΔG = -20.81 kcal/mol) with the protein when the MM/GBSA technique was used. The study determined that 5297 showed significant therapeutic potential and justifies further experimental investigation as a possible inhibitor of the NS2B-NS3 protease target implicated in Zika virus infection.

Chemical analogue based drug design for cancer treatment targeting PI3K: integrating machine learning and molecular modeling.

Cancer is a generic term for a group of disorders defined by uncontrolled cell growth and the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. Gene and epigenetic alterations disrupt normal cellular control, leading to abnormal cell proliferation, resistance to cell death, blood vessel development, and metastasis (spread to other organs). One of the several routes that play an important role in the development and progression of cancer is the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) signaling pathway. Moreover, the gene PIK3CG encodes the catalytic subunit gamma (p110γ) of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3Kγ), a member of the PI3K family. Therefore, in this study, PIK3CG was targeted to inhibit cancer by identifying a novel inhibitor through computational methods. The study screened 1015 chemical fragments against PIK3CG using machine learning-based binding estimation and docking to select the potential compounds. Later, the analogues were generated from the selected hits, and 414 analogues were selected, which were further screened, and as most potential candidates, three compounds were obtained: (a) 84,332, 190,213, and 885,387. The protein-ligand complex's stability and flexibility were then investigated by dynamic modeling. The 100ns simulation revealed that 885,387 exhibited the steadiest deviation and constant creation of hydrogen bonds. Compared to the other compounds, 885,387 demonstrated a superior binding free energy (ΔG = -18.80kcal/mol) with the protein when the MM/GBSA technique was used. The study determined that 885,387 showed significant therapeutic potential and justifies further experimental investigation as a possible inhibitor of the PIK3CG target implicated in cancer.

Sensitivity analysis of fibrous thick-walled tubes with mechano-sensitive remodeling fibers in homeostasis

In this article, we apply the sensitivity analysis method to capture the influence of various parameters on the inflation pressure, axial force, and the deformation for an inflated and axially stretched cylinder. The material consists of an isotropic ground substance material reinforced with fibers that undergo a continuous and mechano-sensitive remodeling process. The input parameters of the mechanical system are assumed to be distributed according to the uniform probability distribution function. In the sensitivity analysis, we apply the Sobol method to determine how the variations of input parameters affect the inflation as well as the axial force in the cylinder. Special attention is given to the fiber remodeling process associated with a homeostatic balance between the constant fiber creation process and the strain-stabilized fiber dissolution. The results may help to understand the importance of the effect of material parameter changes, for example, due to remodeling processes in the context of diseases or recovering processes, on the overall tissue behavior.

Algorithmic model for cloud performance optimization using connection pooling technique

This study introduces an algorithmic framework aimed at boosting the efficiency of cloud computing systems by employing connection pooling techniques. In the realm of cloud environments, optimizing performance is paramount to ensuring streamlined resource usage and meeting user requirements. Conventional methods of managing connections in cloud systems often lead to overhead and inefficiencies due to the constant creation and termination of connections. To tackle this issue, our proposed algorithmic framework utilizes connection pooling, a widely adopted technique in computer programming, to manage connections with greater efficiency. Through the consolidation and reuse of connections, our framework targets to diminish latency, enhance throughput, and improve overall system scalability. We validate and refine our algorithmic framework through simulations and experiments across diverse cloud computing scenarios, showcasing its efficacy in performance optimization while curbing resource consumption. Our findings underscore the potential of connection pooling techniques in alleviating performance bottlenecks and optimizing cloud infrastructure for varied workloads. This study contributes to the progression of cloud computing by presenting a pragmatic approach to enhancing system performance and scalability.

Process parameter optimization for machining of Ti-6Al-4V using WASPAS and multi-objective genetic algorithm along with exponential trend line analysis

An upgraded form of electric discharge machining is wire electric discharge machining (WEDM). Metals are sliced using a wire electrode in this approach. Here, spark erosion produced by constant heat creation is at play. Any shape may be produced and work pieces of any hardness may be cut using this procedure. This method provides goods with a surface quality that needs little to no polishing. With this process, accuracy is just as important as precision. The present study examines the effectiveness of two methods for process parameter optimisation in Ti-6Al-4 V material machining: Weighted Aggregated Sum Product Assessment (WASPAS) and Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm. Material Removal Rate (MRR) and Surface Roughness (SR) have been chosen as the output response parameters with pulse on time (Ton), pulse off time (Toff), wire tension (Wt), and wire feed (Wf) as the input parameters. The Taguchi's L9 orthogonal array was used in the experiment design throughout the whole inquiry. Finally, Tableau 19 software performs the Exponential Trend Line Analysis for each response of the WEDM operation.

Towards Heritage Transformation Perspectives

When facing the challenge of preserving cultural heritage for future generations, it becomes important to talk about heritage transformations and the perspectives of these transformations. Thus, this integrative review article seeks to discuss heritage transformations and their perspectives for future tourism development, by analyzing various theoretical and empirical literature sources. The results of this integrative review analysis highlighted the importance of paying attention to the three layers of perspectives: personal, local, and regional. Thus, the discussion opened up the following “IPR” theoretical insights: heritage transformations—“I”—as personal transformations, heritage transformations—“Place”—as local perspective, heritage transformations—“R”—as regional perspective. It has revealed that all three discussed heritage transformation perspectives are experiencing significant connections. The biggest challenge of current and future heritage transformations is a dependence on being constantly interconnected (individually, locally, regionally) and on being constantly influenced by the world’s challenges and development trends. When looking towards future tourism development, the interconnected layers of heritage transformation perspectives could lead to the constant integration and creation of interwoven tourism values and experiences.

The cultural revalorisation of the ceramics of Talavera: From folk culture to haute cuisine

The ceramic production in Talavera de la Reina (Spain) is invested with the aura of deep-rooted tradition – with a history so long that it is almost immeasurable and, at certain points in time, remarkably intense production volumes. However, in the constant creation and re-creation of this tradition there are moments in which the opulence and flamboyance that sustained its past successes seem to become blurred. Removed from the narrow circle of royalty and nobility that once considered these ceramics the highest expression of luxury, their current valorisation as a popular tradition shuns the ostentatiousness of the higher classes to embrace the “authenticity” of the ordinary folk. The basis of this association is a creational myth closely linked to a social group that, while not openly in poverty, did not have much to spare. However, despite these humble origins, the ceramics of Talavera have always been involved in a constant process of re-creation. Nowadays, this artisanal industry is striving to find a space within the performative sphere of haute cuisine – searching for new ways to remain current after five centuries of history.

THE PECULIARITY OF PLANNING THE PRODUCTION OF INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS

Most companies understand that the only way to ensure continuous competitive advantage is the constant creation and launch of innovative products on the market. However, when implementing the processes of creating new products, companies face problems in forecasting and strategic planning, since the markets of innovative products are characterized by various kinds of risks, many of which are uncontrollable. The purpose of this study is to study the impact of changing consumer requirements on the technical and economic parameters of the products being created. The authors propose a mathematical model of cascade diffusion, taking into account the above relationship, as well as the degree of consumer involvement in the development process and the rate of change in the quality requirements of the product. The model makes allow to increase the efficiency of planning the innovation process, using a formed strategy for developing new products.

Infinite But Tiny

In the midst of a new Covid-19 variant—Omega—in winter 2021, the recently rebranded tech giant Meta announced the company’s vision for the metaverse: a ‘beyond universe’ of constant connection. Only a few days later, the Swedish furniture giant IKEA shared its latest version of the project Tiny Homes: an extremely condensed and cheap micro-apartment in Tokyo's district of Shinjuku. This paper scrutinises these two events and discusses the progressive upscaling of the digital dwelling and the parallel downsizing of the physical one. It argues that beyond a deadly epidemic, Covid-19 managed to upend, overnight, not only the traditional living and working practices, but also the spaces that both determine and are determined by them. It canonised a flexible life by envisioning a new architecture of hybrid dwelling where people could shift in real-time from their tiny physical spaces into an infinite digital one. Yet, this opportunity granted by the immersive, allegedly inclusive and democratic new virtual realm hides a strangely familiar set of relations. It facilitates the establishment of a new and broader economy of continuous worldwide accumulation in which constant connectedness, creation and production construct a highly ephemeral and economised hybrid space that redefines the traditional understanding of dwelling.

Analysis of the awareness of personal responsibility for interpersonal and social conflicts (based on the application of the author's psychological exercises)

The article, based on the analysis of scientific sources and empirical material, characterizes the method of analyzing the awareness of personal responsibility for the course of interpersonal and social conflicts, composed of three author's exercises: "Communication Style Circles"; "Vibrations: "I am in conflict", "Vibrations: "I and the World (society/other people)". Methodological approaches to the development of each psychological exercise are substantiated. It was concluded that nowadays we are used to consider social conflict as a "separate", independent "mechanism", forgetting that each person is a component of the system, and a set of negative psycho-emotional states, intrapersonal and interpersonal conflicts give rise to social conflict, from the point of view of the systemic approach. At the same time, an individual's understanding of this aspect is not yet an awareness and an unequivocal change in worldview and personal conflict behavior, because everyone continues to "expect" that: a) The world "must change first in a conflict"; b) the social conflict must be changed by "someone" (the government, a specific president, the military, etc.); c) a person, i.e. a personal conflict psycho-emotional state (intrapersonal conflict), cannot in any way influence social conflict, etc. It was concluded that people are used to perceiving the "threat" of conflict from the outside - from the World - and do not think at all about the impact of intrapersonal conflict on the World. The concept of "mirror reflection of personal conflict behavior" is introduced. The reasons for personal conflict behavior are defined as: a) selfishness of each person; b) reluctance to work on oneself, primarily on the correction of negative psycho-emotional states (elimination of intrapersonal conflict); c) the formation of the habit of such social behavior and the constant creation of interpersonal conflicts; c) indifference and irresponsibility as typical moral qualities of a modern person, etc. The development of a separate socio-educational technology is required for the formation of noospheric, in-depth anti-conflict thinking, awareness of personal responsibility for the course of the conflict.

Комплексні технології управління проєктними ризиками в ІТ-компаніях

The article deals with the problem of increasing the risk for modern national projects, actuated in the field of information technologies. The purpose of the article is to deepen and expand the theoretical and practical knowledge of complex enterprise management in conditions of increased risk for companies working in the field of information technologies. The main problems that arise during the operation of the project, the peculiarities of the information sphere and additional risks for the companies that continue to work under martial law are analyzed. It is concluded that the main reason for the deviation from the planned goals of the project is the lack of comprehensive qualified project management and the low level of audit in companies at all stages of project implementation. In order to improve the current situation, a general increase in the informational education of Ukrainians, an increase in the number of training programs for project participants, and an increase in wages to maintain a qualified staff of employees who would promptly respond to existing risks and contribute to the optimization of all processes in the project are proposed. The main areas of efficiency improvement for the Ukrainian IT enterprise were analyzed and recommendations for its improvement were provided, the basis of which is the use of modern ERP systems, artificial intelligence, Gartner's magic quadrant and the constant creation of tables of possible risk factors for the enterprise with calculations of the strength of their influence and prompt creation of alternative scenarios.

Anne Conway’s Atemporal Account of Agency

This paper aims to resolve an unremarked-upon tension between Anne Conway’s commitment to the moral responsibility of created beings, or creatures, and her commitment to emanative, constant creation. Emanation causation has an atemporal aspect according to which God’s act of will coexists with its effect. There is no before or after, or past or future, in God’s causal contribution. Additionally, Conway’s constant creation picture has it that all times are determined via divine emanation. Creaturely agency, by contrast, is fundamentally temporal, occurring successively over time. It is unclear how creatures can count as emanative causes, which coexists with its effect, given that their agency is limited by time, proceeding from before to after, or past to future. Conway’s account of divine justice in the progress of time, however, requires that creatures are causally responsible. That is, moral responsibility requires causal responsibility. I propose that Conway’s distinction between vital motion and local motion enables a resolution of the tension. Vital motion contributes an atemporal aspect to creaturely agency so that creatures can count as secondary emanative causes.

Investment tax benefits in China: special features of legal regulation and comparative analysis with Russian practices

The subject. The article discusses the legal regulation of investment tax incentives in China. The choice of the object of research is determined by the prospects of comparative legal studies of the experience of states bordering the territories of the Russian Far East, where numerous zones with special economic status have been created, within which preferential business regimes are applied.Purpose of the study. Despite the diversity of special economic zones in the Russian Federation and the constant creation of new zones, preferential regimes do not always prove their effectiveness. Based on the above, it seems very relevant to analyze the best international and national practices in order to develop criteria for the effectiveness and efficiency of preferential tax regimes for zones with special economic status.Thus, the specifics of the comparative legal method of research always consists in the fact that it is not necessary to borrow foreign experience, but it is also possible to find the best practices within domestic legislation. Therefore, it is necessary to look for ways to ensure that Russian tax legislation laying the foundation for supporting innovation in our country.Methodology. The research was carried out with the application of the formally legal interpretation of legal acts as well as the comparative analysis of international and Chinese legal literature. Structural and systemic methods are also the basis of the research.The main results. As China seeks to transform from a mass producer of inexpensive goods to a high-end producer, the national government is making significant efforts to encourage targeted investment in research and development (R&D) and technological innovations. This has led to the fact that China has awarded the technology sector the title of strategic, and its state support has increased significantly.Сonclusions. On the base of the analysis of the main tax incentives in China, the author comes to the conclusion that a significant part of them is aimed at enterprises engaged in research and development, as well as technological innovations. Also, a significant part of tax benefits is provided to enterprises based on the choice of the geographical area of the company's establishment. The conclusion is made about the possibility of applying the Chinese experience in Russia in reforming preferential tax regimes.The support for companies in the technology sector in Russia is especially important due to the policy of recent years aimed at establishment of tax benefits for IT companies. Both Russia and China strive to promote the accelerated development of innovative industries, the implementation of priority investment projects, as well as the development of small business.

Hypothesis of a two-level investment system and the prospects for the planned development of the socialist market economy

Purpose. To substantiate an alternative investment system that would meet the needs of the further development of the modern economy and at the same time solve the problem of combining the planned development of the economy with its market functioning. Methodology. The study is based on the methodology of modern postclassical science, represented primarily by synergy, the theory of complex systems and the theory of chaos, and tends to sharpen the opposition between equilibrium functioning and nonequilibrium development of complex systems. The use of analytical tools of the post-classical methodology for analyzing the potential opposite of the mechanism of functioning and the mechanism of development of the economy in the conditions of the transition to the socialist market economy. Findings. Theoretical substantiation of the possibility of combining opposite mechanisms of functioning and development in a single economic system in the transition to the socialist market economy. This study proposes a theoretical scheme for a new investment system that includes two levels as a closed cycle of circulation of systemic capital. At the top level, there is a systematically organized process of creating new enterprises. These enterprises are created with the aim of selling them and creating new enterprises in the respective market in order to increase competitive activity. Such an investment system is able to provide a deep technological modernization of the economy from above through the constant creation of more and more green and energy-saving enterprises. However, the creation of such an investment system requires special historical conditions, since its formation is historically inaccessible to either capitalism or socialism and the system can only be created under the conditions of the socialist market economy. Originality. The originality is associated with the substantiation of the hidden opposition of the mechanisms of functioning and development of the economy, as well as the formation of an investment system that includes two levels as a closed cycle of circulation of systemic capital in the conditions of the development of the socialist market economy. Practical value. The scientific contribution is associated with the ability to practically use the methods for forming a two-level investment system in a closed cycle of circulation of systemic capital.

SUSTENTABILIDADE COMO PRÁXIS PEDAGÓGICA PARA A TRANSDISCIPLINARIDADE NA EDUCAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL E TECNOLÓGICA (EPT)

ABSTRACT: This article emerges from concerns about the trajectory and potential of Vocational and Technological Education (VTE) in Brazil at a crucial moment in human history, the Age of Complexity, in which we have rapid transformations in the production ways and severe environmental implications. Some studies show that, in a few decades, people will not have only one profession; there will be a constant creation and disappearance of several occupations. Thus, there are predictions that, by 2050, a new class of people will emerge: the “unemployable”. Furthermore, social and economic problems certainly will cause environmental problems, which are at the core of sustainability. Considering this new scenario, since 2000, there have been worldwide efforts to achieve sustainable development goals, initially with eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and, later, seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this context, the objective of this article is to analyze sustainability practices as a possible way to achieve transdisciplinarity in VTE. Therefore, we discussed the concepts and peculiarities of VTE, transdisciplinarity, and sustainability. In an accelerated moment of transformations motivated by the Covid-19 pandemic, it is urgent to change the VTE project to keep up with the rapid changes in technology and economic, social, political, and cultural relations. We must take advantage of this unique moment in human history to remodel VTE contents and methodologies.

Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infections Mother-Newborn Pair Study in Southern Ethiopia.

Introduction Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is a common cause of neurodevelopmental delays and sensorineural hearing loss of infants, yet the prevalence of cCMV and the associated factors in Ethiopia are not studied. Hence, this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of cCMV in Southern Ethiopia. Methodology. A mother-newborn pair cross-sectional study was conducted at Hawassa University Comprehensive and Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia. Newborn's saliva sample was tested for cCMV using Alethia CMV molecular assay. Mothers' serum was tested serologically for anti-CMV IgM and IgG by EUROIMMUN ELISA. Pregnant women responded to a questionnaire about their previous and current obstetric history and sociodemographic characteristics. The chi-square (χ2) test and independent-sample t-test were used to determine the associations between infections and possible risk factors; then, potential variables were screened for multivariable analysis. Results A total of 593 mother-newborn pairs were assessed. CMV was detected in 14 of 593 newborn saliva swabs (2.4%; 95% CI 1.2–3.7). As assessed by CMV IgM-positive results, maternal CMV seropositivity was 8.3% (49/593); thus, the rate of mother-to-child transmission of CMV was 28% (14/49) among CMV IgM-positive women. Congenital CMV infection was significantly associated with maternal exposure through nursery school children in the household, women sharing a feeding cup with children, and any of the detected curable STIs during pregnancy. Birth weight was negatively associated with CMV infection. Maternal age, gravidity, level of education, and sharing of children feeding utensils were not associated with cCMV infection. Conclusion A high rate of cCMV infection in the absence of awareness demands further in-depth investigation in Ethiopia. Thus, policymakers must take appropriate action through the antenatal care system for prevention strategies and put in place a constant health education and awareness creation of pregnant women about the causes of infection and hygienic measures.

Selecting and Evaluating Mobile Health Apps for the Healthy Life Trajectories Initiative: Development of the eHealth Resource Checklist.

BackgroundThe ubiquity of smartphones and mobile devices in the general population presents an unprecedented opportunity for preventative health. Not surprisingly, the use of electronic health (eHealth) resources accessed through mobile devices in clinical trials is becoming more prevalent; the selection, screening, and collation of quality eHealth resources is necessary to clinical trials using these technologies. However, the constant creation and turnover of new eHealth resources can make this task difficult. Although syntheses of eHealth resources are becoming more common, their methodological and reporting quality require improvement so as to be more accessible to nonexperts. Further, there continues to be significant variation in quality criteria employed for assessment, with no clear method for developing the included criteria. There is currently no single existing framework that addresses all six dimensions of mobile health app quality identified in Agarwal et al’s recent scoping review (ie, basic descriptions of the design and usage of the resource; technical features and accessibility; health information quality; usability; evidence of impact; and user engagement and behavior change). In instances where highly systematic tactics are not possible (due to time constraints, cost, or lack of expertise), there may be value in adopting practical and pragmatic approaches to helping researchers and clinicians identify and disseminate e-resources.ObjectiveThe study aimed to create a set of guidelines (ie, a checklist) to aid the members of the Healthy Life Trajectories Initiative (HeLTI) Canada trial—a preconception randomized controlled clinical trial to prevent child obesity—to assist their efforts in searching, identifying, screening, and including selected eHealth resources for participant use in the study intervention.MethodsA framework for searching, screening, and selecting eHealth resources was adapted from the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses) checklist for systematic and scoping reviews to optimize the rigor, clarity, and transparency of the process. Details regarding searching, selecting, extracting, and assessing quality of eHealth resources are described.ResultsThis study resulted in the systematic development of a checklist consisting of 12 guiding principles, organized in a chronological versus priority sequence to aid researchers in searching, screening, and assessing the quality of various eHealth resources.ConclusionsThe eHealth Resource Checklist will assist researchers in navigating the eHealth resource space by providing a mechanism to detail their process of developing inclusion criteria, identifying search location, selecting and reviewing evidence, extracting information, evaluating the quality of the evidence, and synthesizing the extracted evidence. The overarching goal of this checklist is to provide researchers or generalists new to the eHealth field with a tool that balances pragmatism with rigor and that helps standardize the process of searching and critiquing digital material—a particularly important aspect given the recent explosion of and reliance on eHealth resources. Moreover, this checklist may be useful to other researchers and practitioners developing similar health interventions.

A performative paradigm for post-qualitative inquiry

In this article, the authors explore and contribute to producing a performative research paradigm where post-qualitative as well as artistic research might dwell and breathe. Entering a thread of discussion that started with Haseman’s A manifesto for performative research in 2006, and building on their own friction-led research processes at the edges of qualitative research, the authors plug in with performativity, non-representational theories and methodologies, post-qualitative inquiry and post approaches. A performative paradigm for post-qualitative inquiry is proposed, where knowledge is viewed as knowledge-in-becoming as the constant creation of difference through researcher entanglement with the research phenomenon and wider world. A performative paradigm produces a space for movement, (artistic) freedom, (post-qualitative) experimentation and inclusion. A performative research paradigm also offers provocations that shake long-established notions about what research is and should be. Within a performative research paradigm, learning/be(com)ing/knowing is always in-becoming – as is the performative paradigm itself.