Design Program Research Articles

Research on teaching reform and practice of architectural design courses in colleges and universities based on big data analysis

Abstract In this paper, we carry out an innovative reform of architectural design professional courses in colleges and universities, focusing on improving the effect of practical teaching by combining knowledge maps and new technological means. Aiming at the problems of long practice cycle, high cost and difficulty verifying the effect in traditional teaching, it promotes the transformation of teaching mode to immersion, interaction and autonomy. The article discusses the application of knowledge maps in optimizing the course content, improving the effect of teaching organization, such as the association model of knowledge elements and learning resources, and calculating the ontological conceptual similarity of knowledge nodes. Meanwhile, the introduction of augmented reality technology and the Analysis of the correlation between learning styles and academic performance highlight the critical role of technology in enhancing the efficiency and quality of learning. The difference in average grades before and after the teaching reform in the experimental class was significant, with the most enormous difference of 10.76 points in the second round of test results. The most significant improvement was observed in the knowledge part of the course, with an increase of 0.72, and in the practical part, with an increase of 0.39. The students’ architectural design and practice skills were significantly improved in all dimensions. The teaching reform program proposed in this paper effectively enhances the architectural design program’s teaching quality and students’ practical ability.

Collaborative Approach to the Spatial Journey- An Experiment in First Year Architectural Design Studio.

Abstract: An architectural design studio is a place for learning, experimentation, and exploration. Design of a built environment has constantly remained a collective activity where the architect, client, structural engineer, surveyor, service contractor, mason, and many others work together for a common goal. In the traditional design studio model, a student is expected to follow a set of design procedures like ideation, conceptualization iteration, and finalization to arrive at the outcome. He is supposed to design a built form based on context, climate, socio-economic parameters, and function using appropriate materials and technology. Often the process becomes a drool if the student is allowed to follow the sequence all alone. He or she may get stuck and lack motivation. But if the studio pedagogy involves discussion and an endeavor to explore rational thinking by adopting learning by doing together which may involve peer group discussion and continuous inputs from faculties, the process becomes much more interesting. A pupil studying architecture needs to cooperate and engage in design studios with his or her classmates and faculty. In addition, the students need to confederate, to achieve the objective of learning in a way that prepares them for the extremely synergistic phenomena of the architectural profession. (Crosbie, 1995; Daniels, 2002).This research aims to understand the effectiveness of design studios that can work in collaboration to refine every partaker’s contribution to the design methodology. The research was supervised as a semester-long exercise that integrated forty-six students from the first-year Architectural Design program, at KLE Technological University, India. The author explored quantitative analysis in the form of rubrics along with qualitative parameters like peer assessment, faculty feedback, and student response in the design process. . Keywords— Collaborative Design Studio; Design Methodology; Traditional Design Studio.

Research on Visual Design and Realization Path of Educational Value of Nature Study Activities in Zhejiang Province under the Perspective of Culture and Tourism Integration

Abstract Today, in the information age, digital technological innovation is changing rapidly, and the in-depth development of digitization, networking, and intelligence has revitalized the living heritage of natural heritage and provided a new direction for the development of the field of natural heritage study tours. In this paper, a Monte Carlo rendering method based on deep learning is used to improve the image output quality of the virtual model by analyzing the characteristics of the output image of the natural heritage model. The digital display of nature study activities features Zhejiang Nature Museum as the design object. Its educational value can be demonstrated through virtual characters, storylines, interactive games, and other methods. Through the survey statistics, it can be concluded that the visual design program for nature studies has a better practical application effect. Based on the SOR theory, a model for analyzing research experience satisfaction is established based on the perception transfer of the research place and the research activity scenario. In this research activity, the regression coefficients of the quality of the virtual scenario and the perception of the educational value are the highest, which are 0.238 and 0.226, respectively, indicating that the two have the greatest role in the satisfaction of the students.

New Strategies for Intelligent Computing in Improving the Accuracy of Engineering Costs

Abstract Accurate construction cost calculation is crucial for assessing project viability and selecting design programs. This paper enhances calculation accuracy by first employing the Boruta algorithm to identify vital cost-influencing factors, which serve as the basis for an improved construction cost model. We introduce an enhanced Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model that integrates the AdaBoost algorithm and cost-sensitive methods to refine construction cost estimations. The efficacy of this model is demonstrated through its overall engineering cost error rate of 3.92%, with specific errors in single-side cost, labor, materials, and machinery usage at 3.51%, 7.09%, 3.36%, and 7.93%, respectively. These results meet established accuracy standards, showcasing the model’s potential to significantly improve construction cost management and control.

Information Uses and Learning Outcomes During Guided Discovery in a Blended E-Learning Game Design Program for Secondary Computer Science Education

Information Uses and Learning Outcomes During Guided Discovery in a Blended E-Learning Game Design Program for Secondary Computer Science Education

Technological literacy of older adults for labor integration: Characterization and accessibility of websites

Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the technological literacy process in older adults for labor integration using web employment portals in Chile. The research was carried out during 2022, from the Visual Communication Design program, attached to the School of Design of the Metropolitan Technological University. The aim was to recognize the meanings given by users to the experience of digital literacy for inclusive purposes for their incorporation into the labor market. For this, mixed research with a phenomenological approach was developed, through the UX methodology, focused on the needs and characteristics of users. It was theoretically based on User-Centered Design (UCD), from which the UX methodology is derived, to characterize and understand the accessibility of digital job search portals for older adults. The results of the research allowed us to characterize the needs and limitations of the study population in their digital literacy process, for the use of employability platforms, with the purpose of reintegrating into the labor market, as a mechanism for economic and social self-sufficiency. Platforms with greater simplification are required for their effective, intuitive and autonomous use; and information architectures that present the contents in a simple and legible way, with responsive UI that adapts to all devices.

Research on the Influence of Modern Informatization Technology on English Education and Teaching in Colleges and Universities

Abstract With the development of modern informatization technology, how to combine modern informatization technology with English education and teaching in colleges and universities has become a key research direction in the current education sector. This paper proposes English information literacy education and teaching based on linear regression. The research problem and object are identified based on the current situation of English education and teaching in colleges and universities, and then a research design program is developed. Using a combination of linear regression algorithms and statistical analysis software, the mechanism of the influence of modern information technology on English education and teaching is analyzed by example. The results show that the average pre-test score of students at the intermediate level is 83.854 points. In comparison, the post-test score is 89.789 points, and the post-test score is about 5.935 points higher than the pre-test score, which indicates that there is a significant improvement in the English scores of students at the intermediate level after English informatization teaching. Taking English informatization teaching as the dependent variable and “teaching equipment” and “class size” as the independent variables, the regression equation of English informatization teaching = 0.215×teaching equipment+0.144×class size. This study has a far-reaching and positive impact on improving the quality and level of university English teaching, making teaching methods richer and the teaching effect more significant.

An Analysis of the Perspective Road Design Scheme Around Zhangzhou Olympic Sports Center

City events take place in the Zhangzhou Olympic Sports Center, resulting in traffic. Hence, this study analyzed the road planning and design around Zhangzhou Olympic Sports Center through traffic demand forecasting. The simulated data and road plan underwent macro prediction model technology and numerical simulation technology through Emme and TransCAD. The regional road network structure, traffic demand forecast, plane, longitudinal section, and cross-sectional program selection were investigated to determine a reasonable design program. While urban development programs were implemented, the study ensured an increase in the city's economic growth alongside the guaranteed value of citizens’ welfare.

Compressive strength prediction and low-carbon optimization of fly ash geopolymer concrete based on big data and ensemble learning.

Portland cement concrete (PCC) is a major contributor to human-made CO2 emissions. To address this environmental impact, fly ash geopolymer concrete (FAGC) has emerged as a promising low-carbon alternative. This study establishes a robust compressive strength prediction model for FAGC and develops an optimal mixture design method to achieve target compressive strength with minimal CO2 emissions. To develop robust prediction models, comprehensive factors, including fly ash characteristics, mixture proportions, curing parameters, and specimen types, are considered, a large dataset comprising 1136 observations is created, and polynomial regression, genetic programming, and ensemble learning are employed. The ensemble learning model shows superior accuracy and generalization ability with an RMSE value of 1.81 MPa and an R2 value of 0.93 in the experimental validation set. Then, the study integrates the developed strength model with a life cycle assessment-based CO2 emissions model, formulating an optimal FAGC mixture design program. A case study validates the effectiveness of this program, demonstrating a 16.7% reduction in CO2 emissions for FAGC with a compressive strength of 50 MPa compared to traditional trial-and-error design. Moreover, compared to PCC, the developed FAGC achieves a substantial 60.3% reduction in CO2 emissions. This work provides engineers with tools for compressive strength prediction and low carbon optimization of FAGC, enabling rapid and highly accurate design of concrete with lower CO2 emissions and greater sustainability.

Playful by Design: A Third Space Community of Practice for Game Studies & Design

This paper traces the history and development of Playful by Design, a cross-campus initiative at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from which the interdisciplinary Game Studies & Design program emerged. Interdisciplinary collaborations bridge differences between academic cultures and can spur innovative research and new programs and initiatives. Games, understood both as objects of study and as a methodology for conducting research on topics other than games, are moving into the mainstream within multiple academic disciplines; that doesn’t mean that interdisciplinary game studies must disappear as an intellectual endeavor. Playful by Design has become a local and global community of practice in which shared and overlapping interests in game-relevant research of all kinds, but also design, pedagogy, and technology, provide a durable interdisciplinary third space. As a network, it can welcome multidisciplinary activities pursued by teachers, scholars, artists, and designers within their own disciplines and in their own ways. Through creative collaborations, the sharing of resources, and the growth of team-based studio work and other experiential learning, this approach facilitates the emergence of transdisciplinary and glocal aspirations. These include shared values of accessibility and inclusion, reflected in how we teach and conduct research, and in the design and creation of games, simulations, and other interactive and immersive experiences that address the critical shared challenges of our times.

Design and realization of medical remote monitoring system based on computer vision

Abstract Telemedicine systems, with the development of network technology, have gradually become a new trend in the medical field, which can transmit medical information over a long distance so that experts and doctors can diagnose the patient’s condition and provide emergency assistance over a long distance. This paper puts forward the overall design of the remote monitoring system and its construction objectives, and the construction of the monitoring system to demonstrate in detail the objectives, based on the C/S architecture and the TCP protocol cluster is more suitable for the system design program. Machine vision is utilized to simulate the visual function of the human eye, and the parameters are optimized using the excellent likelihood estimation method to process and extract the monitoring image. The blood oxygen saturation, ECG signal, and body temperature information module are designed to capture physiological information from the user. After testing, this designed remote monitoring system successfully realizes the remote monitoring function of the patient’s oxygen saturation, ECG signal, and body temperature. Meanwhile, an error of ±0.1°C was realized in body temperature detection, and the maximum error of blood oxygen saturation detection was 3%, which all meet the relevant standards. With a simple structure and low price, this system proposes a new method for designing a telemedicine monitoring system.

PARAMETRIC MODELING OF BIO-INSPIRED LUMINAIRES FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES

The development of 3D modeling tools has allowed the construction of geometries that were unattainable computationally until a few decades ago. Specifically, parametric design and modeling is gaining significant importance in the conceptualization of new designs and products. This communication shows some of the resulting prototypes, designed and manufactured by INNANOMAT research group (TEP 946) of Cadiz University. A product design methodology for Additive Manufacturing (AM) and functional luminaire models proposed in the scope of two projects: ADICORK and 3DBLEND. In these projects, bio-inspired texture designs were explored in natural elements and environments of the province of Cádiz, in order to highlight this region and the value of its ecosystem. In both projects, sustainable polymeric blends were developed that served as base material for the manufacture of part of the prototypes shown in this communication. For these designs, parametric design programs such as Grasshopper, a Rhinoceros plugin, were used to obtain complex models that achieve a unique and differentiating aesthetic. The result of the modeled texturing is combined with surfaces in Rhinoceros. Once the textured model is defined, it is detailed and finished in modeling programs where dimensional control is greater, and the design is adjusted to the specific AM technology chosen. In this case two were used, Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) and Fused Granular Fabrication (FGF). Keywords: Parametric design; Fused Granular Fabrication; Additive Manufacturing; product design; Biomimicry

ПРОЕКТИРОВАНИЕ ПЕЧАТНОЙ ПЛАТЫ C КОНТАКТНЫМ УСТРОЙСТВОМ ДЛЯ КОНТРОЛЯ ПАРАМЕТРОВ СЕРИЙНО-ВЫПУСКАЕМЫХ ТРАНЗИСТОРОВ

The article discusses the design of a printed circuit board of a contact device designed to control the electrical parameters of serial produced transistors. This contact device is a double-sided printed circuit board. The developed electrical circuit diagram of this device is given, the components included in it are listed. The process of designing a printed circuit board, which includes several stages, is described. The topology of a double-sided printed circuit board made using the Altium Designer program is shown. The criteria for the design of this topology are highlighted. The used circuit board layers are described. Next, based on the created Gerber files, using the high-quality production technology of a printed circuit board layout was made. In the future, a printed circuit board made in this way can be used to test the electrical parameters of transistors.

A Study on Employee Engagement and its Impact on Organizational Effectiveness among IT Companies in Iraq

This paper explores employee engagement in IT companies in Iraq. The current research measured employee engagement and its influence on organizational effectiveness and suggested ways to improve it via employee engagement. Empirical research requires quantitative data collection and analysis. The research was survey-based. Structured questionnaires were employed to collect data for the examination. To meet the study's aims, primary and secondary data were collected the preliminary data gathered from 265 employees working in IT companies in Iraq. Journals, books, and websites provided secondary data. The researcher used correlation and regression analyses to analyze the data. The results reveal that work environment and organization culture are significant factors of employee engagement that affect organizational effectiveness. The results outcomes will shed light on employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. The study's results would also assist firms design programs and techniques to increase organizational effectiveness. Although, it’s important to provide additional support for new employees in these information technology organizations by their supervisors during the process of adjusting to the work environment for the first time.

Mini Backhoe Loader Agriculture Integration

General use of mini backhoe loader construction machines; Loading is done with the bucket at the front and digging is done with the backhoe at the back. Since the machine is small in size, it can be used in orchards, greenhouses and narrow agricultural areas. However, in order for agricultural equipment to be used with this machine, radical changes were needed. In this study, an adapter design that can be easily mounted on the mini backhoe loader and connected to the agricultural equipment was made using the CREO Parametric package 3D design program. The adapter design has been made to be suitable for use with a single operator. In this context, stab cylinders were added on the adaptor and a quick coupler system was used. In addition, high flow rate application allows the use of different agricultural attachments both at the front and at the rear.
 In this paper, structural design details, analysis and applications of the integrated attachment are shared. An adapter has been designed to work well with attachments requiring 65 HP and lower power, and its functional suitability has been ensured.

공예 디자인 지원센터 프로그램 활용을 통한 지역 활성화 방안에 대한 연구

The craft design industry refers to tangible and intangible industries and contents that create economic added value by embodying cultural and artistic elements. It has been developed based on the traditional culture of the country and region. This study aims to suggest ways to create cultural values and revitalize local communities by utilizing these craft design activities. Currently, local communities have undergone rapid industrialization and urbanization due to rapid economic development and rapid growth, and these are expressed as urban environmental problems such as changes in social structure, reduction of exchange, and absence of community activities. In particular, after COVID-19, the concept of community has declined, and life centered on social relations is changing. Therefore, this study analyzes prior research on the operating system of the Crafts Center, which operates craft design programs, and presents a systematic activation plan focusing on the support direction and operation program. This is significant in contributing to the improvement of the quality of life of isolated or unstable local members while playing a role in raising awareness of the cultural industry through craft design and expanding the network of local communities.

Urban Design 1960−2020. Evolution of the curriculum. Case of Faculty of Architecture, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology

This paper presents the results of research on the evolution of the curriculum of urban design at the Faculty of Architecture of Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (Poland). Urban Design is one of the many courses that future engineers in the program of Architecture and Urban Design participate in. Urban Design is an important subject, it deals with land development and the organization of public space. Several dozen study programs, project topics and form of classes were analyzed. The teaching of Urban Design was juxtaposed with changes taking place in post-war cities, trends and planning documents. The research results allow us to see the current state of urban design education and in what direction it is evolving.

Lateral Ankle Sprain: Epidemiology, Prevention, Treatment, and Group-specified Guidelines

Lateral ankle sprains are a prevalent and diverse injury, but unfortunately, in previous studies, there are few clear guidelines for categorized patient groups to face it. So, this article aims to present a comprehensive guide for specific patient groups to make right the decisions when facing the problem of lateral ankle sprain by comparing and analyzing epidemiology, prevention, and treatment strategies of lateral ankle sprain. Risking factors are revealed in Epidemiological studies. The advantages and disadvantages of prevention strategies including taping & bracing, shoe design, and exercise programs are discussed. And surgical and conservative treatments are compared. For suggestions, athletes should apply a balanced approach involving taping, bracing, exercise programs, and surgical options. Non-athlete individuals engaging in sports activities should make their prevention and treatment choices based on their functional demands. Those less sport-inclined can employ few preventions and choose more conservative treatments.

HRD Programs and Employees’ Innovative Behavior in Nepalese Organizations: Mediating Role of Psychological Empowerment

This study explores the relationship between HRD programs, employees' innovative behavior, and the mediating role of psychological empowerment in the Nepalese organizational context. HRD programs are crucial for improving employees' knowledge, skills, and abilities, which can lead to improved job performance and innovation. Psychological empowerment, which refers to employees' belief in their ability to control their work and make decisions, can be a critical factor in promoting innovative behavior. There were 52984 employees from banking, insurance, and hotel industry as population from which, 607 were taken as sample using disproportionate sampling method. This study has adopted a quantitative research design. It has adopted a descriptive, correlational, and explanatory research design approach. The study has used tools like exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modeling to explore, confirm, and test the relationships among the variables. This study suggests that HRD programs can influence employees' innovative behavior in both direct and indirect ways by promoting psychological empowerment as well. The findings of this study can help organizations in Nepal design and implement HRD programs that encourage innovation and creativity by promoting psychological empowerment, ultimately leading to improved organizational performance.

Content Analysis of an Educational YouTube Channel for Secondary School Students in Terms of Design and Program Elements

This study employed a qualitative research methodology to examine the design features and program elements utilized in the videos of a popular educational YouTube channel called “Basfi ile Deneysel Bilim” (Experimental Science with Basfi). The primary objective was to identify these features and elements by analysing the top ten videos on the channel, based on view counts, likes, and comments. Data collection was conducted using a thematic analysis matrix as the instrument. During the initial phase of data analysis, a descriptive examination of the videos was performed in terms of Mayer’s principles of multimedia learning. Subsequently, content analysis was conducted to analyse the program elements present in the videos. The findings of this research revealed that the educational videos on the YouTube channel partially adhered to Mayer’s multimedia design principles and incorporated some program elements. Therefore, it is recommended that multimedia design principles and program elements be taken into account when creating educational content for YouTube. Additionally, it is suggested that elements tailored to the nature of the YouTube platform should be included. Finally, the study provides recommendations to content developers regarding factors to consider in video production. This research holds significance for individuals involved in producing educational content for YouTube, as well as researchers working in the domains of content production processes and content design.