Context Of Design Research Articles

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Designers seek to create a design product that is dialogic and communicative with the largest number of segments of society, with visual formations that prepare for a spatial environment that is distinguished by intellectual richness and seeks to communicate with minds. Then, the design represents a visual discourse that influences the recipient, as an intentional message that reaches his imagination with its idea, including the aesthetic meanings inherent in it, and what its intellectual and semantic content carries, the aim of which is to reach a common meaning between the designer and the recipient so that the designer can lead the recipient's behavior according to the ideas presented by the design. Therefore, the research problem was formulated with the following question: "Is interior design concerned with visual formations to highlight formal values that aim to improve the aesthetic taste through the visual reception system of the recipient only, or is it an ideology that indicates that these formations are more than just what the eye sees because of their connection to the shared latent meaning between the designer and the recipient, which is reflected in the nature of collective behavior?" The research aimed to "reveal the data of the aesthetic image of the formal discourse by translating the latter into an internal space that gives the recipient interpretations that are in harmony with what the designer is going for as a directed message with intent and meaning." The research came out with a set of conclusions, the most important of which are: The design product constitutes a message with a clear meaning when it is a reflection of the social, cultural, material and geographical environment of the design context through the aesthetic formations of the design discourse, and that the reception mechanism is not destined to succeed unless the designer has a specific idea that reflects the privacy of society and the identity of the place through what the design broadcasts in order to obtain a clear and easy response from the recipient and decipher the symbols of the discourse and enjoy its connotations and goals.

Teaching poetry using Instagram: An international, interdisciplinary study with adolescents mobilizing literacy and the arts

Young people engage daily with various social media platforms to communicate with each other across the globe. Adolescents not only share text, but also use images and sound to express themselves on platforms such as Instagram and TikTok to provide access to user-created content. The recent emergence of InstaPoetry—poetry with images on Instagram—has been part of such communication and provides a good entry point into adolescents’ engagement with literature and the arts. Limited research exists, however, on how this literate practice, paired with virtual and in-person museum visits, influences young people’s self-expression. In this article, we offer ways of integrating and involving these dynamic dimensions into research projects based on four sites of inquiry located in Canada and Australia. Funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, this research project provides concrete avenues to investigate teachers’ methods to foster adolescents’ engagement with literature and the arts (i.e., contextual design, procedures, environment) in (post) COVID-19 times.

Transcending failure: A study on the “failed domestication” of online news for young visually impaired people in China

Drawing on the triple articulation framework, this study explores the “failed domestication” of online news consumption among young visually impaired people (YVIP), focusing on technological objects, symbolic environments, and individual texts. The findings suggest that “failed domestication” is not merely a consequence of limitations in technical design or social contexts but rather the result of “negotiation” between individuals and media. YVIP develop unique media usage strategies by simplifying operational procedures, foregoing updates, filtering out news irrelevant to their daily lives, and personalizing their interpretation of texts. In contrast to the notion of “failure” rooted in ableism, these behaviors reflect a deep understanding by the visually impaired of their capabilities and specific needs, constituting a form of “alternative success.” The use of digital media by people with disabilities is a process of autonomous choice rather than the “enforcing normalcy.” Therefore, this study advocates for creating a more flexible and human-centric media ecosystem that enables people with disabilities to choose appropriate media usage patterns based on their individual needs and preferences, thus promoting genuine digital inclusivity.

An Automated Data-Driven Approach for Product Design Strategies to Respond to Market Disruption Following COVID-19

Abstract Online reviews provide a source to identify customer needs. While many studies have analyzed online reviews during the pandemic, it is worth noting that many customer preference studies in this period were not conducted within a product design context. The societal challenges presented by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, spanning nearly three years, have significantly impacted all facets of the population in a manner unparalleled in recent decades. Therefore, this research delves into the post-COVID-19 landscape, examining shifts in consumer preferences for diverse product features through an analysis of online reviews. Our framework unfolds in five stages: First, it collects online reviews and second, delves into customer interest in product features. Third, it analyzes customer sentiments toward these features. Fourth, employing interpretable machine learning techniques, it determines the significance of each feature. Fifth, an importance-performance analysis (IPA) and Kano models are utilized to formulate and analyze product strategies. The developed method is assessed on two real-world datasets—smartphone and laptop reviews. The results reveal that after the pandemic, customer satisfaction for the screen and camera in smartphones decreased, whereas it increased for those in laptops. In addition, the importance of battery features in smartphones and laptops has increased. These insights will aid companies in promptly formulating strategies to navigate dynamic market environments.

Complementary effects of pollination and biocontrol services enable ecological intensification in macadamia orchards.

In many crops, both pollination and biocontrol determine crop yield, whereby the relative importance of the two ecosystem services can be moderated by the landscape context. However, additive and interactive effects of pollination and biocontrol in different landscape contexts are still poorly understood. We examined both ecosystem services in South African macadamia orchards. Combining observations and experiments, we disentangled their relative additive and interactive effects on crop production with variation in orchard design and landscape context (i.e., cover of natural habitat and altitude). Insect pollination increased the nut set on average by 280% (initial nut set) and 525% (final nut set), while biocontrol provided by bats and birds reduced the insect damage on average by 40%. Pollination services increased in orchards where macadamia tree rows were positioned perpendicular to orchard edges facing natural habitat. Biocontrol services decreased with elevation. Pest damage was reduced by higher cover of natural habitat at landscape scale but increased with elevation. Pollination and biocontrol are both important ecosystem services and complementary in providing high macadamia crop yield. Smart orchard design and the retention of natural habitat can simultaneously enhance both services. Conjoint management of ecosystem services can thus enable the ecological intensification of agricultural production.

Conceptual framework for the health and well-being of caregivers of HIV/AIDS orphans in North West Province, South Africa

BackgroundThe human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is an epidemic that continues to increase the burden of care among caregivers of HIV/AIDS orphans. Research has confirmed that HIV/AIDS orphans’ caregivers perform their duties in an unconducive environment. Consequently, this negatively impacts their health leading to inability to discharge caregiving duties effectively. After carefully considering the caregivers’ predicament, the researchers found it imperative to develop a conceptual framework for the North West Province as this province lacks a conceptual framework that addresses the health and well-being of caregivers for orphaned children.MethodsAn exploratory, descriptive and contextual design was used in the study. The population for this study were HIV/AIDS orphans’ caregivers and ward-based professional nurses who also served as outreach team leaders. Non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to select participants for this study. Data was collected using individual semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and field notes. Six steps of thematic analysis were adopted to analyze collected data. The practice-orientated theory by Dickoff, James, and Wiedenbach guided the development of the conceptual framework. These six steps include the agent, recipient, context, procedure, dynamics, and terminus.ResultsThe study findings include home visits, health education, support during disclosure, routine monitoring of blood and growth, mobilization of support systems and resources, and utilization of government services.ConclusionThe conceptual framework seeks to improve the health and well-being of HIV/AIDS orphans caregivers so that they may provide high-quality care to the orphans. The framework guides outreach team leaders and nurses registered in primary health care institutions on the procedure to follow to improve and preserve the health of caregivers of children orphaned by HIV/AIDS.

Facilitating psychiatric nurses’ advocacy for mental healthcare users’ human rights in a primary healthcare setting: a conceptual framework

BackgroundEven though human rights advocacy is a part of mental health care, psychiatric nurses in South Africa’s primary healthcare (PHC) setting face substantial challenges when advocating for the rights of mental health care users (MHCUs). The study aimed to develop a conceptual framework to facilitate psychiatric nurses’ advocacy for mental healthcare users’ human rights in a PHC setting.MethodsA qualitative, exploratory, descriptive, and contextual design was used to investigate the psychiatric nurses’ experiences advocating for MHCUs’ human rights in a PHC setting. Three phases were followed: the empirical phase, the classification of concepts, and a development phase. Following the empirical phase, a conceptual framework was developed to facilitate psychiatric nurses’ advocacy for MHCUs human rights in a PHC setting.ResultsThree themes were derived from focus group interviews with psychiatric nurses in the empirical phase. These themes yielded the central concept as ‘the facilitation of empowerment’ of psychiatric nurses in advocating for MHCUs’ human rights. The central concepts were also classified. A conceptual framework was developed that included the relationship, working and termination phases.ConclusionThe study described the development of a conceptual framework to facilitate psychiatric nurses’ advocacy for mental healthcare users’ human rights in a PHC setting. Psychiatric nurses play a key role in advocating for the human rights of MHCUs. This task is important and should be implemented from the government to the societal level, including all stakeholders.

Analysis of Software Patterns to resolve Design Problems

A reproducible solution to a frequently occurring problem in software design was described as a software pattern, also known as a design pattern. It was a tested method for resolving kinds of software design issues that had been classified and identified by several years of experience and best practices. The key to making safe and accessible software was good software design. There were different types of design problems. Solving those problems was very important to produce good and efficient software. There were some tools, techniques, and patterns to solve these problems. Software design knowledge could be effectively captured and communicated using design patterns. Within a particular context of software design, a software design pattern was a standardized, repeatable solution to a frequently occurring problem. The patterns were effective for software design on several levels. In this paper, we identified the major design problems. Then we have analyzed those problems and present design patterns to develop an effective software design.

Leveling Up Learning: Game Based Learning Initiatives in Canadian Higher Education

Game based learning (GBL), the use of game design elements within non-game contexts such as education, became increasingly popular in the early 2000s, yet empirical evidence about the benefit of games on student learning remains inconclusive. The potential impact of GBL can be influenced, for example, by design elements, context, and discipline. In Canadian higher education, GBL may be housed within departments, the library, or centres for teaching and learning. At our institution, GBL initiatives have only recently begun to surface; for example, the Department of English and Drama has recently launched a games studies minor for undergraduate students, the library has an extensive collection of video games available to borrow, and the academic skills centre has a large collection of board games that are used primarily for social game cafés. While opportunities for curricular connections may exist, our academic skills centre currently lacks staff who have both capacity and expertise in GBL pedagogy. Exploring possibilities for expansion, we aimed to understand the landscape of GBL initiatives across Canadian post-secondary institutions. To achieve this aim, we conducted an environmental scan of over 100 Canadian post-secondary institutions, gathering data such as the existence of GBL programs, category and level of programming (curricular, co-curricular, or research), initiative types, research development, faculty involvement, and availability of additional resources. Findings indicate inconsistencies in definitions used to promote GBL and a concentration of GBL initiatives at the curricular and research levels. The majority of GBL in Canada is led by faculty through course and degree-level programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. This research gives us insight into GBL program development, challenges, and opportunities for higher education in Canada and globally.

Public responses to hard climate policies in OECD member countries: prevalence of contention at the post-adoption stage

ABSTRACT Effective climate action is likely to require hard climate policies (e.g. regulation, pricing, phase-outs), but such policies are often contested. Contention can arise not only during policy development and decision making but also at the post-adoption stage where adopted policies may be challenged, threatening policy durability. However, existing research has not systematically analyzed patterns of actual public responses to hard climate policies following their adoption. This is needed to understand response variety and the prevalence of contention. In this paper, we systematically assess public responses in a sample of 50 national-level hard climate policy packages (covering framework and energy policies) across 21 OECD member countries between 2009 and 2022. We categorize public responses (support, acceptance, non-acceptance, backlash) using a typology involving disapproval and mobilization to assess the prevalence of post-adoption contention among mass publics. We draw on newspaper data specific to each case to detect contention. Findings reveal a relatively low prevalence of post-adoption contentious responses to hard climate policies. Nonetheless, contention is pronounced in some cases and is mainly associated with carbon taxation/pricing although not exclusively. The most contentious responses, labeled as backlash, cluster in the latter half of the study period. Findings suggest a need to analyze drivers of contention among mass publics which may be complex and involve factors spanning policy design, institutional politics, and societal context.

Integrating Gamification with BIM for Enhancing Participatory Design

The combination of gamification and Building Information Modeling (BIM) can be described to support user participation, decision-making, and collaboration in design contexts. Within this aim, this paper presents a literature review on the potential of using gamification in the BIM framework to create immersive participatory design environments. Active involvement of stakeholders by the corporation of gamified components such as challenges and interactive simulations into the design process enables better decisions and enhances user experience. Further, gamification integrated into BIM brings the potential to improve user behavior and decision-making at all stages of the design lifecycle but also the limitations and challenges. It can encourage stakeholder interaction and provide real-time input allowing various stakeholders to make meaningful contributions towards sustainability goals. This study examines recent developments and trends in extended reality (XR), augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR). These advances significantly enhance gamified Building Information Modeling (BIM) environments as being immersive. In addition, it points out some challenges, and ethical concerns encountered with these technologies. Furthermore, this paper highlights some tools and their advantages, disadvantages, pricing, and key elements. Designers can create interactive experiences by combining these technologies with virtual and physical environments. BIM environments powered by gamification can be used in BIM workflows to reach their full potential in shaping future design practices. These include ways to advance cooperative design processes by creating immersive spaces for different stakeholders’ interests and keeping up with emergent technology.

A Platform for Connectivity and Synergy between Parents and Teachers of Children with Autism

Collaboration between parents and teachers of Children with Autism (CWA) is emphasized for effective education while the communication gap between both sides impedes it. The lack of specially designed tools to supplement the collaboration process in low-resource settings led us to initiate the research to design a platform for facilitating the synergy between both parties. This qualitative research was conducted in two phases where Phase I interviewed n=10 participants (parent=5, teacher=5). They emphasized personalized communication, maintaining privacy and accountability, and school authority’s role in ensuring meaningful communication ideating three design guidelines. The prototype was developed accordingly and evaluated in Phase II with n=18 (parent=8, teacher=10) participants. They shared different use cases of the application, suggested modifications, and recommended new features. The work presents the parents and teachers of CWA with a platform to connect and synchronize their efforts and provides the HCI researchers contextual design considerations while designing for resource-constrained communities in Global South.

Contextual design and real-time verification for agile casting design

Contextual design and real-time verification for agile casting design

Finite Element Modeling of Beam-to-Column Steel Timber Composite Joints with Different Parameters

This study presents a comprehensive three-dimensional finite element modeling and parametric analysis of composite beam-to-column joints in steel–timber composite structures. The investigation encompassed a variety of shear connector configurations, end plate designs, and bolt dimensions, aiming to elucidate their respective influences on the structural performance and behavior of these joints. Through meticulous numerical simulation, this research sought to enhance the understanding of the interactions and load transfer mechanisms within composite connections, thereby contributing to the optimization of design practices in the field of structural engineering. The load–displacement relationship for timber–steel composite joints subjected to monotonic loading was investigated using ABAQUS 6.14 software. This study systematically analyzed the effects of various parameters, including different configurations of shear connectors, end plate thicknesses, and bolt dimensions, on the overall performance of the joints. Through this comprehensive numerical analysis, the research aimed to provide deeper insights into the mechanical behavior and structural integrity of these composite connections under the applied loading conditions. A non-linear finite element model of timber was developed and verified with the results of the experiment in this study. The findings are discussed in detail, highlighting the intricate relationships between the selected parameters and their respective effects on the performance and overall stability of the composite connections. This thorough evaluation aimed to enhance the understanding of how these variables interact within the context of composite joint design and behavior. Finally, design recommendations for composite structures, such as the dimensions of the bolt, end plate thickness, and different sizes of shear connectors are provided.

Privacy at the e-government within user-centered design and human-centered design context: a literature review

The Internet revolution and the ICTs application emerged in the data era in which the services are guided by the personal information which is collected from people. Including governmental services in e-government systems. It may represent a risk to people's freedom, democracy, and especially to privacy protection. Organizations must be prepared to implement technologies, requirements, and laws that secure citizens’ data protection, considering their contexts and needs. This paper presents the result of a study that aims to identify themes and opportunities related to privacy protection in e-government in the scope of user-centered and human-centered design. For that, qualitative research was conducted through a literature review of the ScienceDirect database from 2019 to 2023. As a result, some common themes such as data security, data protection, risks, transparency, and trust were identified, as issues to be discussed and that could serve as new foundations for future research.

An assessment framework for creative production in computing and engineering disciplines

With the increasing expansion of creative computing courses among higher education institutions, there is a growing demand for more objective and efficient assessment frameworks that cater to the multidisciplinary skills that students engage in during the production of such work. This research addresses persistent gaps for a systematic approach of assessing creative content in technical courses. Existing theories are reviewed including creative requirements framework and computing production model, which leads to the establishment of a newly proposed assessment framework. A mixture of research methods is employed combining both inductive and deductive approaches, evidence- based analysis, and case study, based on data collected over three academic years at a British university. The proposed assessment framework incorporates three factors of production (function, usability, and management) and two attributes of creativity (core and optional requirements), which is evaluated to determine its suitability for accurately reflecting the work undertaken by students. Creativity is quantified in the assessment based on technical contribution. The proposed framework can be applied in the delivery of courses involving creative production in the computer science and engineering disciplines in which teaching usually focuses on technical content rather than contextual design, creativity, or aesthetics. The findings reveal positive feedback and a number of pertinent outcomes, including promoting creativity, student satisfaction, and efficient assessments. The framework may be adopted by educators for similar courses that are underpinned by technical skills and creativity.

Elucidating the unexpected cell adhesive properties of agarose substrates. The effect of mechanics, fetal bovine serum and specific peptide sequences

2D agarose substrates have recently been surprisingly shown to be permissive for cell adhesion, depending on their mechanics and the use of the adhesive proteins of fetal bovine serum (FBS) in the cell culture medium. Here, we elucidate how the cells exhibit two anchoring mechanisms depending on the amount of FBS. Under low FBS conditions, the cells recognize the surface-coupled adhesive sequences of fibronectin via the binding of the heterodimer α5β1 integrin. Functionality of the actomyosin axis and mechanoactivation of focal adhesion kinase (FAK) are essential for the stretching of the protein, thereby accessing the “synergy” PPSRN site and enhancing cell adhesion in combination with the downstream RGD motif. Under high FBS conditions, the specific peptide sequences are much less relevant as the adsorbed serum proteins conceal the coupled fibronectin and the cells recognize the adhesive protein vitronectin, which is constitutively present in FBS, via the binding of the heterodimer αvβ3 integrin. Similarly, the intracellular tension and FAK activity are decisive, which collectively indicate that the cells stretch the partially cryptic RGD site of vitronectin and thus make it more accessible for integrin binding. Both anchoring mechanisms only work properly if the agarose substrate is mechanically compliant in terms of linear stress-strain response, unraveling a critical balance between the mechanics of the agarose substrate and the presentation of the adhesive peptides. Statement of significanceIn the context of biomaterial design, agarose hydrogels are known to lack intrinsic cell-adhesive peptide motifs and are therefore commonly used for the development of non-permissive 2D substrates. However, we unexpectedly found that agarose hydrogels can become permissive substrates for cell adhesion, depending on a compliant mechanical response of the substrate and the use of fetal bovine serum (FBS) as protein reservoir in the cell culture medium. We describe here two anchoring mechanisms that cells harness to adhere to agarose substrates, depending on the amount of FBS. Our results will have a major impact on the field of mechanobiology and shed light on the central role of FBS as a natural source of adhesive proteins that could promote cell anchoring.

Support provided by outreach team leaders to caregivers of HIV/AIDS orphans in the North-West province of South Africa

BackgroundThe human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency deficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic have left an overwhelming impact on communities worldwide, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where its effects on family structures are particularly pronounced. Caregivers of HIV/AIDS orphans encounter challenges in fulfilling their caring duties. Consequently, they rely on the outreach team leaders (OTLs) for support to care for HIV/AIDS orphans.AimThis study aimed to explore and describe support provided by OTLs to caregivers of HIV/AIDS orphans in the North West Province of South Africa.MethodsThe exploratory, descriptive, and contextual design meaning the study was conducted was in the contexts where caregivers of HIV/AIDS orphans reside. The study was conducted in five local municipalities in the Ngaka Modiri Molema district of the North West Province of South Africa. Ward-based outreach nurses were participants in the study. Semi-structured focus group interviews were used for data collection. Thematic analysis was used to analyze data. Throughout the study, ethical principles were adhered to. The study also adhered to four trustworthiness principles: credibility, confirmability, transferability, and dependability.ResultsThree main themes emerged from this study: the conduction of home visits to caregivers of HIV/AIDS orphans, the coordination of a multidisciplinary team for support, and the facilitation of support groups.ConclusionsThis study revealed that that caregivers of children orphaned by HIV/AIDS benefitted from the support provided by OTLs in the North West province of South Africa. The support provided by OTLs harnessed positive relationship between caregivers and children orphaned by HIV/AIDS.

Exploring the Social Contexts of Exoskeleton Design and Implementation in Long-Term Care: A Study of Nurses and Nurse Managers with Musculoskeletal Disorders

Exploring the Social Contexts of Exoskeleton Design and Implementation in Long-Term Care: A Study of Nurses and Nurse Managers with Musculoskeletal Disorders

Understanding the shift: contextual determinants of classic and alternative servitisation trajectories

PurposeWhile servitization has been recognised for its potential to augment organizational revenue and fortify competitive advantage, the exploration of alternative servitization trajectories to the classical servitization model has been little explored in literature. Recent literature introduces the “service paradox” and presents different trajectories to the classical model, but it does not explain why a company chooses one trajectory instead of another. Therefore, this study aims to provide a model that, based on the contextual factors present, recommends which servitization trajectory the company should choose.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a combination of design science research (DSR) and context, intervention, mechanisms and outcomes (CIMO) to propose the model. An initial contextual factors list was created based on the literature, refined by the company’s employees and evaluated in three selected initiatives in the focal company. Furthermore, based on the understanding of the CIMO logic elements, four design propositions were elaborated to summarize the main findings of the study.FindingsThe study has demonstrated that the choice of a servitisation trajectory is intricately tied to a multitude of contextual factors, prompting organisations to deviate from conventional models towards alternative paths. Furthermore, the research sheds light on the underlying mechanisms and contextual drivers that shape servitisation decisions within the context of a consumer goods manufacturer. The analysis underscores the pivotal role of market dynamics and strategic adaptability in shaping servitisation strategies, underscoring the importance of customized approaches that cater to the distinct circumstances of each organisations.Originality/valueThe research contributes to both theory and practice by offering profound insights into the complex nature of servitisation, advocating for continuous adaptation and strategic alignment with market demands. For practitioners and decision-makers, the study provides valuable guidance on enhancing service offerings and navigating the complexities of servitisation within specific sectors, fostering a culture of learning and adaptation to drive sustainable growth.