Final Table Research Articles

Изменения журнального сегмента отечественной медиаиндустрии в 2022–2023 гг.: ребрендинг глянцевых изданий

In a situation of intensive changes in society, the conditions for the functioning of companies change dramatically, and there is a need to transform the existing brand. In 2022, the reaction of domestic glossy publications to the objective conditions of the new reality is divided into three types: some closed, others remained the same, and others changed their brands. The research material is glossy publications that have carried out rebranding: TechInsider, “Novyi ochag”, The Symbol, Men Today, U Magazine, The VOICE, “Pravila zhizni”. The purpose of this research is to study the state of the magazine segment of the domestic media industry during the rebranding of glossy publications. The methods used in the course of our research include system analysis, in-cluding comparative and functional approaches. For a visual presentation of the research results, all its parts are built according to a single scheme: verbal and visual brand attributes, media con-tent (categorization), development strategy in the digital field, brand values. Evaluation of the re-branding nature comes from the fact of preservation or transformation of the value level. As a re-sult, conclusions are drawn that publications took advantage of the situation in different ways: most publications do not depart from the established global brand and carry out partial rebranding, while others, on the contrary, decide to continue functioning in a new form. A full-fledged rebranding is carried out by “The VOICE” and “Pravila zhizni”, completely changing both the external and internal appearance of the publication. The final table presents the results of the study and conclusions about the nature of the rebranding.

A compilation of global bio-optical in situ data for ocean colour satellite applications – version three

Abstract. A global in situ data set for validation of ocean colour products from the ESA Ocean Colour Climate Change Initiative (OC-CCI) is presented. This version of the compilation, starting in 1997, now extends to 2021, which is important for the validation of the most recent satellite optical sensors such as Sentinel 3B OLCI and NOAA-20 VIIRS. The data set comprises in situ observations of the following variables: spectral remote-sensing reflectance, concentration of chlorophyll-a, spectral inherent optical properties, spectral diffuse attenuation coefficient, and total suspended matter. Data were obtained from multi-project archives acquired via open internet services or from individual projects acquired directly from data providers. Methodologies were implemented for homogenization, quality control, and merging of all data. Minimal changes were made on the original data, other than conversion to a standard format, elimination of some points, after quality control and averaging of observations that were close in time and space. The result is a merged table available in text format. Overall, the size of the data set grew with 148 432 rows, with each row representing a unique station in space and time (cf. 136 250 rows in previous version; Valente et al., 2019). Observations of remote-sensing reflectance increased to 68 641 (cf. 59 781 in previous version; Valente et al., 2019). There was also a near tenfold increase in chlorophyll data since 2016. Metadata of each in situ measurement (original source, cruise or experiment, principal investigator) are included in the final table. By making the metadata available, provenance is better documented and it is also possible to analyse each set of data separately. The compiled data are available at https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.941318 (Valente et al., 2022).

Molecular Pathway-Based Classification of Ectodermal Dysplasias: First Five-Yearly Update.

To keep pace with the rapid advancements in molecular genetics and rare diseases research, we have updated the list of ectodermal dysplasias based on the latest classification approach that was adopted in 2017 by an international panel of experts. For this purpose, we searched the databases PubMed and OMIM for the term "ectodermal dysplasia", referring mainly to changes in the last 5 years. We also tried to obtain information about those diseases on which the last scientific report appeared more than 15 years ago by contacting the authors of the most recent publication. A group of experts, composed of researchers who attended the 8th International Conference on Ectodermal Dysplasias and additional members of the previous classification panel, reviewed the proposed amendments and agreed on a final table listing all 49 currently known ectodermal dysplasias for which the molecular genetic basis has been clarified, including 15 new entities. A newly reported ectodermal dysplasia, linked to the gene LRP6, is described here in more detail. These ectodermal dysplasias, in the strict sense, should be distinguished from syndromes with features of ectodermal dysplasia that are related to genes extraneous to the currently known pathways involved in ectodermal development. The latter group consists of 34 syndromes which had been placed on the previous list of ectodermal dysplasias, but most if not all of them could actually be classified elsewhere. This update should streamline the classification of ectodermal dysplasias, provide guidance to the correct diagnosis of rare disease entities, and facilitate the identification of individuals who could benefit from novel treatment options.

Using search trends to analyze web-based users' behavior profiles connected with COVID-19 in mainland China: infodemiology study based on hot words and Baidu Index.

Mainland China, the world's most populous region, experienced a large-scale coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak in 2020 and 2021, respectively. Existing infodemiology studies have primarily concentrated on the prospective surveillance of confirmed cases or symptoms which met the criterion for investigators; nevertheless, the actual impact regarding COVID-19 on the public and subsequent attitudes of different groups towards the COVID-19 epidemic were neglected. This study aimed to examine the public web-based search trends and behavior patterns related to COVID-19 outbreaks in mainland China by using hot words and Baidu Index (BI). The initial hot words (the high-frequency words on the Internet) and the epidemic data (2019/12/01-2021/11/30) were mined from infodemiology platforms. The final hot words table was established by two-rounds of hot words screening and double-level hot words classification. Temporal distribution and demographic portraits of COVID-19 were queried by search trends service supplied from BI to perform the correlation analysis. Further, we used the parameter estimation to quantitatively forecast the geographical distribution of COVID-19 in the future. The final English-Chinese bilingual table was established including six domains and 32 subordinate hot words. According to the temporal distribution of domains and subordinate hot words in 2020 and 2021, the peaks of searching subordinate hot words and COVID-19 outbreak periods had significant temporal correlation and the subordinate hot words in COVID-19 Related and Territory domains were reliable for COVID-19 surveillance. Gender distribution results showed that Territory domain (the male proportion: 67.69%; standard deviation (SD): 5.88%) and Symptoms/Symptom and Public Health (the female proportion: 57.95%, 56.61%; SD: 0, 9.06%) domains were searched more by male and female groups respectively. The results of age distribution of hot words showed that people aged 20-50 (middle-aged people) had a higher online search intensity, and the group of 20-29, 30-39 years old focused more on Media and Symptoms/Symptom (proportion: 45.43%, 51.66%; SD: 15.37%, 16.59%) domains respectively. Finally, based on frequency rankings of searching hot words and confirmed cases in Mainland China, the epidemic situation of provinces and Chinese administrative divisions were divided into 5 levels of early-warning regions. Central, East and South China regions would be impacted again by the COVID-19 in the future.

A vegetation classification and description of Telperion Nature Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Aims: This study identified, classified and mapped the different plant communities found on the Telperion Nature Reserve. Study area: Telperion Nature Reserve, Mpumulanga, South Africa. Methods: Using a 1:10,000 aerial photograph, Telperion was delineated into homogenous physiognomic-physiographic units. 294 sample plots (100 m2) were placed in a randomly stratified manner within identified homogenous units. Plant species present in sample plots were recorded and allocated a modified Braun-Blanquet cover abundance scale value. Sample plot data were captured into TURBOVEG and exported for editing, classification and processing in JUICE. A modified TWINSPAN classification was applied to derive a first approximation of the plant communities in a synoptic table that was refined using Braun-Blanquet procedures. Species were manually arranged into groups. Diagnostic, constant and dominant species were statistically determined from the synoptic table. Threshold values for fidelity, frequency and canopy cover were set and a final phytosociological table was produced for describing the plant species composition for the different plant communities. Results: 22 plant communities were identified for Telperion. Five were major communities, 14 were sub-communities and 13 were variants. The five major plant communities were Cyathea dregei–Ilex mitis ravine woodland, Paspalum urvillei–Phragmites australis valley bottom wetland, Diospyros lycioides–Combretum erythrophyllum riparian woodland, Eragrostis curvula–Seriphium plumosum midslope plateau grassland, and Combretum molle–Englerophytum magalismontanum rocky ridge woodland. The plant communities were also described and mapped. Conclusions: The classification, description and mapping of Telperion’s vegetation provides a basis for management decision making about wildlife stocking rates, fire planning, and vegetation management. Findings indicate that Bankenveld vegetation is heterogeneous with a variety of habitats including woodland and grassland components. Telperion has a variety of plant communities and a high plant species diversity, making it a reservoir for plant species and an important conservation area. Taxonomic reference: SA-Plant Checklist-2019–2020, South African National Biodiversity Institute, 2020, Botanical Database of Southern Africa (BODATSA) (http://posa.sanbi.org/) [accessed January 2022]. Abbreviations: BB = Braun-Blanquet; m a.s.l. = metres above sea level; TWINSPAN = Two-way indicator species analysis.

Microflora for improving the Auricularia auricula spent mushroom substrate for Protaetia brevitarsis production

SummaryMushroom cultivation is a sustainable agricultural waste utilization method, but the lack of high-value utilization of the produced spent mushroom substrate (SMS) has hindered the development of mushroom cultivation-based circular agricultural systems. Conversion and utilization of SMS via Protaetia brevitarsis larvae (PBL) have proven to be a high-value AASMS utilization strategy. However, Auricularia auricula SMS (AASMS), which contains woodchips, is less palatable and digestible for PBL. To solve this problem, in this investigation, we screened out microflora (MF) for AASMS fermentation by comparing the fermentation performance as well as the effect on PBL feed intake, weight gain, and AASMS phytotoxic compound removal efficiency. In addition, by bacterial community analysis, the genera Luteimonas, Moheibacter, and Pseudoxanthomonas were predicted to be functional bacteria for AASMS fermentation and contribute to palatability and digestibility improvement.

التحكم بفيضان مروحة رانية الفيضية شمال العراق وفقاً لنموذج فيلمان (دراسة جيومورفولوجية)

The research dealt with the study of the flow on the surface of the Rania flood fan located in the north of Iraq within the Sulaymaniyah Governorate by applying the (Filmman) model for the purpose of identifying the dangerous areas and finding solutions to those areas from the risk of flooding. After studying the morphometric analysis of the waterways of the fan, the role of the natural factors represented by tectonic, geological, climate and hydrology was highlighted in the occurrence of torrents, which are among the most severe, The geomorphological hazards affected by urban facilities, agricultural lands and road networks on the surface of flood fans. The total number of waterways reached (948) streams ،And the total lengths of the waterways amounted to (446689) m. Three channels of waterways appeared on the surface of the Rani flood fan, which are the bed rocks channel pattern, the semi-dominant channel pattern, and the alluvial channel pattern. The research found that the flow risk values fall within the first category of the final classification table for the equations of the (Filmman) model with the risk value (High), which represented the dangerous flood areas, where it appeared that the expenditures at the points (q1, q2, q3) fall within the high-risk drainage According to the final classification of the Felman equations Where their expenses

Distributed energy system selection for a commercial building by using Multi Criteria Decision Making methods

Turkiye has made a significant progress in liberalizing electricity generation, transmission and distribution systems. Utilization of Distributed Generation systems are encouraged to contribute to this liberalization process. It is a complex problem for the consumer to choose an appropriate combination of Distributed Generation systems. This complexity arises from the differences among the characteristics of Distributed Generation systems such as investment cost, operating cost, carbon emissions, primary energy consumption and primary energy utilization rate. Therefore, Distributed Generation system selection problem emerges as a multi criteria decision making problem. Finding the optimal alternative for many conflicting and interacting criteria can be achived by Multi Criteria Decision Making methods.In this study, the problem of choosing the most suitable alternative among 7 available Distributed Generation systems for a commercial building, which is a real-world problem, is discussed. First of all, 5 criteria were determined by considering the opinions of 23 experts in the field and the studies in the literature. The AHP method was used to weight the criteria according to 6 scenarios. Alternatives were ranked by using 6 Multi Criteria Decision Making methods (AHP, ANP, TOPSIS, ELECTRE, PROMETHEE, VIKOR). Spearman correlation analysis was performed in pairs on all 6 rankings for each scenario in order to identify which ranking is correct and the final ranking table was formed. The results showed that the criteria whose weights changed as a result of the scenarios according to the local conditions had an effect on the selection of the Distributed Generation system. In addition, the final ranking can be formed more accurately by performing correlation analysis of the rankings by using different multi criteria decision making methods.

The Internet Knows More Than My Physician: Qualitative Interview Study of People With Rare Diseases and How They Use Online Support Groups.

BackgroundPatients struggling with rare diseases may face challenges caused by care providers being unfamiliar with their condition. The life span of people with rare diseases may be the same as that of healthy people, but their quality of life is different. Patients with chronic pain are constantly looking for ways to mitigate their pain. Pain killers are not a permanent solution. In addition to the medical and nonmedical costs of rare diseases for both patients and health care providers, there is a need for sustainable sources of information that are available to help with pain and improve their quality of life, with the goal of reducing physician visits and hospital admissions.ObjectiveThis study investigated the challenges that patients with genetic disorders face in managing their health conditions and finding disease-related information as well as the effect of online peer support groups on pain mitigation and care management.MethodsInterviews were conducted via Zoom between July 2021 and December 2021. Eligible participants were those who were aged >18 years, had a medical diagnosis of any type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) with chronic pain, and were members of any support group. Participants were recruited through an announcement in the research and survey section of The Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Society web page. Interviews were analyzed using the framework approach. Data were systematically searched to identify patterns, analyze them, and identify themes. Interview audio files were transcribed and independently coded by two researchers (SA and AT). Through an iterative process, a final coding table was agreed upon by the researchers and used to thematically analyze the data.ResultsWe interviewed 30 participants (mean age 37.7, SD 15 years; n=28, 93% were women; n=23, 77% were residing in the United States). Thematic analysis revealed that participants (patients with EDS) were constantly in pain and most of them have not received accurate and timely diagnoses for many years. They expressed their challenges with health care providers regarding diagnosis and treatment, and complained about their providers’ lack of support and knowledge. Participants’ main sources of information were web-based searches, academic journals, The Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Society web page, and online peer support groups on Facebook, Reddit, Twitter, and Instagram. Although pain killers, cannabis, and opioids are providing some pain relief, most patients (28/30, 93%) focused on nonmedical approaches, such as hot or ice packs, physical therapy, exercises, massage, mindfulness, and meditation.ConclusionsThis study highlights the information gap between health care providers and patients with genetic disorders. Patients with EDS seek access to information from different web-based sources. To meet the needs of patients with genetic disorders, future interventions via web-based resources for improving the quality of care must be considered by health care professionals and government agencies.

Amitriptyline: Useful for the prophylactic treatment of migraine?

Migraine is a type of headache described by recurrent attacks that may be accompanied by some symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, phonophobia, among other conditions. About 1 billion people in the world could come into existence. Some measurements are recognized for the treatment of use, as measurements are made appropriately with cost drugs. Amitriptyline has become a great alternative for the prophylactic treatment of migraine, its metabolization is extensively in the liver and its analgesic effect is linked to the ability to modulate mood or modulate the excitability of neurons that transmit pain signals from the dura mater. This study is an integrative literature review. A search key was created, and the search was performed in the Web of Science (WoS-all databases). A temporal search was carried out between the years 2018 to June 2022, without language restriction. Tools such as MapChart were used to create the worldwide distribution map based on the corresponding author. 100 articles were rescued from the Web of Science, of which only 20 were chosen to compose the final table, due to their high relevance and sensitivity in the investigated topic. Migraine prevention for patients is critical, as it can reduce stigma and enhance quality of life.

Groundwater-level recovery following closure of open-pit mines

Open-pit mining has increased substantially over the past two decades. Many currently operating open-pit mines are facing the end of mine-life over the next few decades and, increasingly, focus is shifting towards mine-closure planning that provides evidence on available closure options under the given geological, hydro(geo)logical and climatic conditions. This study uses synthetic groundwater modelling to build basic process understanding of closure options and how these will determine the formation of pit lakes. This governs the long-term pit lake water quality and how postmining landscapes may be utilised. Simulations show that the recovery time of postmining groundwater levels increases with decreasing aquifer transmissivity. Final postmining water tables are predominantly controlled by the implemented mine closure options and climatic conditions. The most important decision is, thereby, whether to backfill the pit to above the water table or allow a pit lake to develop. Under moderately transmissive aquifer settings, backfilling of pits leads to rapidly rising groundwater levels within the first decade after mining, with water-table recoveries of above 70%. If mine voids remain unfilled, evaporation from the pit lake surface becomes a governing factor in determining whether the unfilled mine pit becomes a terminal sink for groundwater. Lake levels may remain subdued by several 10s of metres in arid to semiarid climates. If surplus surface water can be diverted into open pits, rapid filling can accelerate groundwater recovery of open pits in regions of low permeability. This is a less successful management option in transmissive aquifers.

Josep Carner’s Diplomatic Career

Carner was a renowned writer when he started his diplomatic career in 1920. He was considered the most eminent living Catalan poet and had an important presence in the social and cultural scene in Barcelona. His joining the Spanish consular service came as a bombshell. From then on he never again lived permanently in Catalonia, although he kept in touch and came back frequently until the Civil War. This article provides a detailed description of Carner’s diplomatic endeavours (and biography) based on his file at the Spanish Foreign Affairs Ministry’s archive, and it includes a final table that summarises all the jobs, postings and dates of his diplomatic career.

Developing a bioinformatics pipeline for comparative protein classification analysis

BackgroundProtein classification is a task of paramount importance in various fields of biology. Despite the great momentum of modern implementation of protein classification, machine learning techniques such as Random Forest and Neural Network could not always be used for several reasons: data collection, unbalanced classification or labelling of the data.As an alternative, I propose the use of a bioinformatics pipeline to search for and classify information from protein databases. Hence, to evaluate the efficiency and accuracy of the pipeline, I focused on the carotenoid biosynthetic genes and developed a filtering approach to retrieve orthologs clusters in two well-studied plants that belong to the Brassicaceae family: Arabidopsis thaliana and Brassica rapa Pekinensis group. The result obtained has been compared with previous studies on carotenoid biosynthetic genes in B. rapa where phylogenetic analysis was conducted.ResultsThe developed bioinformatics pipeline relies on commercial software and multiple databeses including the use of phylogeny, Gene Ontology terms (GOs) and Protein Families (Pfams) at a protein level. Furthermore, the phylogeny is coupled with “population analysis” to evaluate the potential orthologs. All the steps taken together give a final table of potential orthologs. The phylogenetic tree gives a result of 43 putative orthologs conserved in B. rapa Pekinensis group. Different A. thaliana proteins have more than one syntenic ortholog as also shown in a previous finding (Li et al., BMC Genomics 16(1):1–11, 2015).ConclusionsThis study demonstrates that, when the biological features of proteins of interest are not specific, I can rely on a computational approach in filtering steps for classification purposes. The comparison of the results obtained here for the carotenoid biosynthetic genes with previous research confirmed the accuracy of the developed pipeline which can therefore be applied for filtering different types of datasets.

Improving the efficiency of learning programming and algorithmization through the use of an automated testing system

Problem. One of the main fundamental disciplines in training of future IT-specialists are the disciplines “Programming” and “Algorithms and data structures”. The issue of testing the programs developed by students becomes relevant. Obviously, the so-called manual testing is too time-consuming and inefficient, so the increasing number of teachers use automated testing systems. Goal. The goal is to analyze the existing approaches and find an effective solution to the problem of automated testing of student programs when studying the basics of programming and algorithmization. Methodology. The analysis carried out showed that there are two main approaches to the organization of automated testing of student programs. The first is the use of special information systems that automatically check the programs. The second is the use of Internet resources designed to use ready-made tasks in the process of learning or training. Results. The use of automated testing systems in the study of programming, algorithms and data structures was substantiated. The existing approaches were analyzed and their advantages and disadvantages were identified. It was proposed to use the DOTS system, which, according to the authors, is the most effective tool to achieve this goal. Originality. The advantages of the proposed approach are the presence of a large database of tasks of various levels of complexity, the ease and convenience of creating new tournaments, filling them with tasks and adding students to these tournaments, the ability to automatically check all tasks and generate final tables with the results. This gives the possibility for the teacher to control all stages of the assignment by students, view the source code of the programs sent for verification and manage the entire process. Practical value. The use of an automated testing system in the study of the basics of programming and algorithmization ultimately makes it possible to effectively form the competence of graduates in the design, development and analysis of algorithms, as well as in the implementation of algorithms in the form of software and information systems.

Effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on fracture healing in children: A systematic review.

BACKGROUNDNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. Although they are safe and effective means of analgesia for children with broken bones, there is considerable variation in their clinical use due to persistent concerns about their potentially adverse effect on fracture healing.AIMTo assess whether NSAID exposure is a risk factor for fracture nonunion in children.METHODSWe systematically reviewed the literature reporting the effect of NSAIDs on bone healing. We included all clinical studies that reported on adverse bone healing complications in children with respect to NSAID exposure. The outcomes of interest were delayed union or nonunion. Study quality was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale for non-randomized studies. A final table was constructed summarizing the available evidence.RESULTSA total of 120 articles were identified and screened, of which 6 articles were included for final review. Nonunion in children is extremely rare; among the studies included, there were 2011 nonunions among 238822 fractures (0.84%). None of the included studies documented an increased risk of nonunion or delayed bone healing in those children who are treated with NSAIDs in the immediate post-injury or peri-operative time period. Additionally, children are likely to take these medications for only a few days after injury or surgery, further decreasing their risk of adverse side-effects.CONCLUSIONThis systematic review suggests that NSAIDS can be safely prescribed to pediatric orthopaedic patients absent other contraindications without concern for increased risk of fracture non-union or delayed bone healing. Additional prospective studies are needed focusing on higher risk fractures and elective orthopaedic procedures such as osteotomies and spinal fusion.

2022 Guideline for the Management of Patients With Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Guideline From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

2022 Guideline for the Management of Patients With Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Guideline From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

Low power class-AB VCII with extended dynamic range

In this paper we present a novel CMOS second generation voltage conveyor (VCII) topology featuring a wide voltage swing both at the X terminal and at the Z terminal. The VCII consists of a regulated common gate configuration at the Y current input terminal and a class-AB complementary-MOS closed loop output voltage follower that ensures the voltage buffering action between the voltage input X and the voltage output Z terminals. Spice simulation results using AMS 0.35 μm with a ±0.9 V supply voltage are provided to demonstrate the validity of the proposed topology. With a total power consumption of 28 µW, the VCII achieves a voltage swing at the X terminal of ±0.8 V, whereas a ±0.72 V is achieved on the Z terminal. Simulation results for DC and AC voltage and current gains are given, as well as harmonic distortions and noise figures. A final comparison table is also presented, where the proposed VCII is compared with other solutions presented in the literature.

Recommendations for effective documentation in regional anesthesia: an expert panel Delphi consensus project

Background and objectivesDocumentation is important for quality improvement, education, and research. There is currently a lack of recommendations regarding key aspects of documentation in regional anesthesia. The aim of this...

Investigation on the decarbonization of shipping: An approach to hydrogen and ammonia

Global warming and greenhouse gas emissions are today's major challenges for sustainable industrial developments, and shipping is an important key element of the industrial chain. However, maritime transportation is responsible for 3.1% of total CO2 emissions worldwide, and International Maritime Organization estimates that it will continue to increase if no measure is taken. In this perspective, alternative fuels are promising solutions to reach the zero-carbon shipping aim. This paper investigates zero-carbon fuels and their power generation solutions to eliminate ship-sourced CO2 emissions. Hydrogen and ammonia are analyzed to use in a fuel cell according to five different criteria: safety, cost, storage, sustainability, and environmental impact. Criteria weightings are found according to expert points by using the analytic hierarchy process. While the safety and environmental impacts have a major effect on the results, sustainability, storage, and cost are lined up, respectively. A final comparison table is formed by changing weightings for each criterion regarding maritime industry conditions. Sensitivity analysis of the results is carried out with different scenarios to show the reliability of the handled analysis. As a result, ammonia is marginally showed better performance against hydrogen for shipping with applied criteria in this work. This study highlights that shipping has strong options such as ammonia and hydrogen on the road of decarbonization and ammonia can play an important role in the transition to zero-carbon shipping.

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT AND BASIC PRINCIPLES OF TEA ARCHITECTURE IN JAPAN

This paper reviews several examples of Japanese tea architecture in order to identify its specific features in the context of its historical development. Based on this, the main principles of the formation of tea architecture in Japan are defined. The analysis is conducted in relation to three main factors that influenced the formation of tea architecture: vernacular architecture, noble architecture and the philosophical ideas of Zen Buddhism. As an example, three tea houses of the master Sen no Rikyu (1522-1591) were used, namely: Kasa-tei, Shigure-tei (Todaiji Monastery, Kyoto) and Tai-an (Myoki-an Monastery, Kyoto), and the palace of Villa Katsura (1620-1658), commissioned by Prince Toshihito. The Kasa-tei and Shigure-tei houses are characterised by active inheriting of the structural elements and forms of vernacular housing. The Tai-an is a vivid reflection of aristocratic and Zen traditions. In the architecture of villa Katsura there is an influence of several directions of aristocratic and vernacular architectural styles. In each example, the influence of these three factors was detected at several levels: in the formation of the environment of the tea house (tea garden), in the structure and composition of the buildings, in the internal space of the buildings and at the level of semantics of the complexes. Among the variety of teahouses, at each determined level the preference may be given to one or another stylistic direction. For example, the traditions of vernacular architecture in the Kasa-tei and Shigure-tei houses are increasingly expressed in the exterior of the buildings and in the overall character of the complex. The aristocratic and ascetic spirit of the Tai-an house is mainly expressed in the interior of the building. In the architecture of Villa Katsura – similar to the examples mentioned above – the tradition of vernacular architecture is mainly present in the exterior and surroundings of the building, while the interior stays within the aristocratic tradition. The basic principles of tea architecture identified in the paper are arranged according to their origin and localization of application in the final table.