University Of Huddersfield Research Articles

Reference management practices of students, researchers, and academic staff

This study investigates the reference management practices of students, researchers, and academic staff at the University of Huddersfield. The aim of the research was to explore the role of reference management software within scholarly workflows, alongside other ways of managing information including both digital and non-digital practices.An online survey consisting of both closed and open questions was completed by 263 respondents, comprising undergraduate students, taught postgraduates, postgraduate researchers, and academic staff at the university. Quantitative data was used to generate a descriptive overview of the research sample and to contextualise the interpretation of qualitative data. Qualitative data from the open questions was analysed using reflexive thematic analysis to generate the themes presented in this paper.Quantitative data revealed a wide range of both digital and non-digital methods for reference management. While most respondents had tried using at least one type of reference management software, use of software was higher among postgraduate researchers and academic staff than undergraduates and taught postgraduates.Three themes were generated from the qualitative data: practices are unique and contextual; practices develop over time; and reference management software forms part of wider practice. Exploration of these themes led to recommendations for librarians to incorporate this understanding of reference management practices into information literacy teaching.

Using thematic analysis to evaluate views of community pharmacy staff about the Enablers and Barriers of Antibiotic Amnesty campaigns

Abstract Introduction Antibiotic-resistant infections are the biggest threat to modern medicine. In 2019 there were 1.27 million deaths globally as a result of antibiotic resistance. Without a solution, estimates predict that by 2050 that number will be closer to 10 million people every year who are dying from previously treatable bacterial infections1. The end of the antibiotic era is a rising concern, as antimicrobial resistance continues to be recognised as a global health threat2. Promoting appropriate use and disposal of antibiotics is a key aspect of antibiotic amnesty campaigns, which work towards the bigger picture of reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR)3. Studies that fill in the gaps in knowledge regarding the challenges and solutions to antibiotic amnesties are lacking. Aim To investigate the main enablers and barriers of antibiotic amnesty campaigns in community pharmacies in Huddersfield, Bradford, Leeds and Sheffield and to identify the most commonly returned antibiotics. Methods This study required and received ethics approval from the University of Huddersfield. A semi-structured interview guide was developed and used to interview consenting community pharmacy staff located in Huddersfield, Bradford, Leeds and Sheffield. Data was collected over a designated 5-week period in January and February 2023 by audio recorded interviews either over Microsoft Teams or face-to-face. Data was groups into themes. All recordings were deleted once transcribed. Results There were 20 interviews conducted, averaging 20 minutes in duration. Participants included 10 pharmacists, 5 pharmacy technicians and 5 medicine counter staff which were evenly divided between age groups 18-39 (n=10) and 40-59 (n=10). The main themes extracted at analysis included; factors enabling campaigns, antibiotic challenges relating to unnecessary use, education enabling amnesty campaigns, and raising awareness to maximise return of unwanted antibiotics. The sub-themes from all three staff groups which suggested enablers for antibiotic amnesty campaigns were, counselling patients, promotional resources and personal approach. The barriers were lack of educating staff, antibiotic misuse by patients, fear of re-infection (saving spare), minor ailments service, inappropriate prescribing and lack of patient education. The most frequently returned antibiotics were penicillins, especially amoxicillin. Discussion/Conclusion The main enablers of antibiotic amnesties are effective counselling and successful use of promotional resources. The main barriers were lack of patient education and lack of staff education. These barriers can be tackled with provision of sufficient education, training and knowledge for patients. Staff could increase the chances of success with antibiotic amnesty campaigns in the future by addressing these issues. Amoxicillin was the most returned antibiotic. It is used to treat many types of bacterial infections, especially respiratory. Shorter courses, back-up prescriptions or alternative treatment options should be considered to reduce leftovers. Study limitations include accounting for ethnicity. Future studies should include more medium and large chain pharmacies over a wider geographical area.

A72Using Simulation as a Method of Assessment in Further Education

While the use of simulation-based education (SBE) is embedded within clinical courses delivered in higher education, it’s use within further education is extremely limited, leading to a perception that students may be at a disadvantage, particularly those from a neurodiverse background, where kinesthetic learning is their preferred style [1]. The same principles also apply to assessment. Supported through funding from the NCFE (originally known as the Northern Council for Further Education), a pilot project was developed with the following objectives: To transform the assessment methodology within further education (FE) via the use of immersive technologies To facilitate collaborative development of bespoke virtual reality (VR) scenarios incorporating course learning outcomes (T level and Care Certificate) For digital technology students to work jointly with industry in VR development To gain feedback from students, employers and other key stakeholders with regards to using immersive technology as a method of assessment. Three prototype scenarios were developed in the iRIS platform to aid adherence to ASPiH and INACSL standards as well as collaboration across the development and project teams. The VR development was undertaken in Unity by digital students led by industry experts. The University of Huddersfield led on the evaluation of the project using a qualitative approach encompassing the three degrees of validity [2], using student and employer/stakeholder focus groups and 1:1 interviews both pre and post scenario testing. Discussions were transcribed and template analysis [3] applied. While final evaluation is still ongoing, initial findings are as follows: iRIS proved to be an invaluable platform for scenario development across organizations greatly aiding communication and decision-making Both students and faculty need have reached a minimum competency with the VR equipment and environment prior to assessment Course learning outcomes can be readily incorporated into bespoke VR scenarios VR would be a suitable mode for assessment for some learning outcomes but not all The prototype scenarios provided adequate realism, face and construct validity for assessing the identified learning outcomes VR simulation has the potential to be suitable and acceptable mode of delivery for assessment in health and social care. Funding applications have been submitted for phase two of the project which would include an impact study. Authors confirm that all relevant ethical standards for research conduct and dissemination have been met. The submitting author confirms that relevant ethical approval was granted, if applicable.

Q&A with Dr John Parkinson, founder and director, iinouiio and partner with Camira Fabrics, United Kingdom

Millions of tonnes of textile waste are sent to landfill every year with only a small percentage being recycled into new products. To drive the shift towards a more circular economy within the production and reuse of textiles, two companies have joined forces, iinouiio (it is never over until it is over), a textile recycling business, and Camira Fabrics, both established in West Yorkshire in the United Kingdom, to develop wool recycling production for new products for fashion and textiles. In this interview, Dr Debbie Moorhouse of the University of Huddersfield talks to Dr John Parkinson about his reinvention of the textile recycling company he originally started over thirty years ago to found iinouiio, a pioneering textile recycling company, and his subsequent partnership with Camira fabrics an innovative textile company, also based in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, two companies which are now taking on the challenge of textile circularity.

Postmemory: Fragments / Crypt

This photo essay gathers evidence of the video works Postmemory: Fragments and Postmemory: Crypt, which ran from June 27 to August 4, 2022, at Holocaust Centre North at the University of Huddersfield in northern England. Included here are photographs from the video works and their installation, as well as the complete exhibition program. In an accompanying statement, Spatz positions this work within the broader Judaica project, an extended investigation of contemporary jewish identity developed over the past decade, and in relation to the four themes suggested by the editors of this special issue: ethics, knowledge, affect, and power.

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The 2nd International Conference on Advances in Modern Physics Sciences and Engineering Technology - PSET 2023 has been held on April 29th-30th, 2023, in Wuhan, China. This conference is organized by the China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), China, and the Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare (INFN), in collaboration with Wuhan University, China, University of Huddersfield, UK, University of Messina, Italy, and University of Ferrara, Italy.The primary goal of this conference is to provide a platform for presenting the latest advancements and research findings in engineering technology and applied physics from around the world. We aspire to foster research opportunities and collaborations that will help to advance the fields of modern physics sciences and technologies, particularly for young scientists and engineers.This volume of proceedings comprises comprehensive research papers, experience reports, and empirical studies contributed by scholars from around the world. In total, 75 papers submitted to PSET2023 and 50 papers underwent a meticulous peer-review process, with each paper being evaluated by at least one expert in the relevant field. Following rigorous assessment for quality and originality, finally, 31 papers were chosen for inclusion in this volume for publication. These papers include research and development in various areas such as mechanical and materials science, industrial engineering technology and applications, simulation, modelling and optimization technologies. The conference showcased numerous informative technical papers, including groundbreaking research presented by participants from various institutions. It was a platform for state-of-the-art research, lively discussions, and friendly exchanges.We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all keynote speakers: Prof. Dr. Osman Adiguzel, Firat University, Turkey, Prof. Alexander G. Ramm, Kansas State University, USA and Prof. Shuifa Shen, Institute of Nuclear Energy Safety Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China. Thank the international reviewers and program committee members for their valuable contributions and dedication in making this conference a success.We look forward to meeting you next year!Sergei KopeikinUniversity of Missouri, USARoberto ZivieriNational Institute of High Mathematics (INdAM), Rome, ItalyList of Internationals Committee Members are available in the pdf

The Erosion of selected tungsten coatings by ion beam and plasma sources compared to calculated predictions

Tungsten is proposed as a tokamak divertor armour due to its good erosion resistance. Combining tungsten coatings with copper as a base material can overcome problems with machinability, lower the weight and reduce the component cost. The erosion rate must be known to estimate the lifetime of plasma facing components.This work aims to compare selected tungsten coatings to check if the erosion rate remains as good. It also compares the experimental data to a developed code based on previous work that aims to be quick and simple while giving reasonable results.In this study a set of erosion experiments were undertaken to measure the sputter yield in different conditions at partner organisations; Helium ion beam erosion at Huddersfield University, Helium plasma erosion at the University of Liverpool, Argon plasma erosion at Plasma Quest Ltd and Xenon Focussed Ion Beam (FIB) erosion at University of SurreyThis work compares sputter yields different tungsten samples: sheet material, Chemical Vapour Deposition tungsten coating, Additive Manufacture deposited tungsten and tungsten coatings laid down by Thermal Plasma Spray. These coatings are available commercially so are ready to deploy today.The experimental sputter yields were compared to theoretical predictions, based on previously published work. While the experimental results agreed well with the models in trend and angular dependence the quantitative agreement was only well predicted to within a factor of four.It was found that the coatings have similar, and sometimes slightly lower sputter yields, and therefore, on occasion, slightly better erosion performance than the stock tungsten sheet samples.

Exploring the appearance of and messaging on antibiotics to address inappropriate antibiotic use - public and pharmacists views

Abstract Introduction The purpose of medicines labelling and packaging is to provide clear unambiguous identification of the medicine and the conditions for its safe use, allowing patients to understand and act on the information.1 Inappropriate antibiotic usage, (deviation from directions provided to the patients by the prescriber, resulting in sub-optimal treatment) may result in exposing bacteria to sub-therapeutic plasma concentrations and/or environment, which are one of the main drivers of Antibiotic Resistance.2 A recent comprehensive analysis showed the global burden associated with drug-resistant infections in 2019 was an estimated 4.95 million deaths.3 Aim To ascertain the support from pharmacists and the public and their perceptions on the likely barriers to harmonising or standardising physical appearance and/or messaging on antibiotic packaging to reduce inappropriate antibiotic usage. Methods This study received ethics approval from the University of Huddersfield. In partnership with NHS England Antimicrobial Stewardship lead for North-East and Yorkshire, two questionnaires (public and pharmacist) were piloted. The final version was transferred to Qualtrics (online questionnaire format). During a 5-week period public questionnaires were distributed via posters with QR codes and social media. Pharmacist questionnaires were emailed to consenting pharmacists (community, hospital, GP practice, industry) around Huddersfield, Doncaster, Rochdale, Dewsbury and Leeds. The data underwent descriptive statistical analysis. Results Inappropriate antibiotic usage (saving for future use) was admitted by 23.5% of the 174 public participants, sharing with others (2.5%), throwing their antibiotics in the bin (32.7%) and other inappropriate usage was reported. This compared to 22.2% returning antibiotics to the pharmacy for disposal. 100% of pharmacists (40) think inappropriate antibiotic use needs to be addressed; the majority of pharmacists (55.5%) and the public (61.4%) think a harmonised antibiotic appearance would reduce inappropriate use. ‘Putting the word “ANTIBIOTICS” on the packaging would improve antibiotic packaging appearance’ was the top improvement selected by pharmacists (38.3%) and public (35.3%). Pharmacists (38.9%) thought antibiotic manufacturers would be the greatest obstacle to harmonised packaging. The majority of public (70.5%) and pharmacists (85.3%) think a standardised messaging system would help reduce inappropriate antibiotic use. Both pharmacists (41.1%) and public (47%) highlighted that a standard leaflet for appropriate use could improve antibiotic use. Pharmacists (47.8%) thought that multiple stakeholders (e.g., MHRA, manufacturers, etc) would be the barriers to a standardised messaging. Discussion/Conclusion Inappropriate antibiotic use by individuals who re-use leftovers or share their antibiotics may result in a treatment failure and could to increase AMR. Improvements in antibiotic packaging and patient information leaflets with appropriate disposal instructions could help minimise AMR. Limitations of this study include the low number of practice and industrial pharmacist respondents compared to community and hospital pharmacists. Public and pharmacist respondents supported the wording “ANTIBIOTIC” on antibiotic packaging and a standardised leaflet covering increasing adherence and appropriate disposal of leftovers. This study warrants further evaluation with regulators, manufacturers and other key stakeholders.

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Leanne Atkin, Vascular Nurse Consultant, Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust and University of Huddersfield.

‘Feminism and Metal’, Hosted by Rosemary Lucy Hill and Florian Heesch, online, 15 June 20211

The workshop ‘Feminism and Metal’, 15 June 2021, took place online and was hosted by Rosemary Lucy Hill (University of Huddersfield) and Florian Heesch (University of Siegen). The workshop consisted of seven presentations of research projects in different stages as well as a panel with the Chaos Rising collective, thereby extending beyond academic boundaries. The workshop report provides an insight into the projects presented and the subsequent discussions, and draws out central topics of the workshop.

Preface

These are the proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Damage Assessment of Structures (DAMAS 2021), which was grandly held from October 29 to November 1, 2021 in Shanghai, China. The conference proceeding was published by the Institute of Physics Publishing (IOP). The conference aimed at providing a platform for in-depth communication for all academic and industrial colleagues and promoting the academic exchange and cooperation between domestic and foreign scholars in the field of structural damage assessment in theory, testing and engineering practice.There are six sessions devoted to theories, methodologies and applications for this symposium, such as machine condition monitoring and fault diagnosis, engineering structure and system damage assessment, intelligent materials and structures, micro/nanostructures and composites. In DAMAS 2021, more than 500 experts and scholars at home and abroad online and offline attended this conference. The conference recruited more than 90 papers, invited well-known experts and scholars at home and abroad to share the latest research results, set up a main venue and 6 sub venues, set up 3 plenary keynotes including 2 overseas plenary keynotes, and set up 12 specially invited keynotes including 5 oversea invited keynotes reports and 52 sub venues. The Conference Chairs would like to express sincere appreciations to authors, reviewers and presenters who made this conference so enjoyable, as well as 3 invited plenary keynote speakers and 12 keynote speakers for their excellent and attractive speeches. Thanks go to the National Natural Science Foundation of China and Shanghai Jiao Tong University for the sponsor. Special thanks also to Tsinghua University, East China University of Technology, Ningxia University, Hunan Institute of Engineering and University of Huddersfield for their co-sponsors. Prof. Shan-Tung Tu and Prof. Zhike Peng Jan. 15, 2022

What exactly is the ‘heaviness’ in heavy metal music?

At the University of Huddersfield in the UK, Dr Jan Herbst and Dr Mark Mynett are collaborating on a project that will benefit all those interested in music production and metal music: investigating heaviness in heavy metal music production.

Identifikasi Website Phishing Menggunakan Algoritma Classification And Regression Trees (CART)

With the increase in internet users and the development of technology, the threats to its security are increasingly diverse. One of them is phishing which is the most important issue in cyberspace. Phishing is a threatening and trapping activity someone by luring the target to indirectly provide information to the trapper. The number of phishing crimes, this has the potential to cause several losses, one of which is namely about the loss of privacy of a person or company. This study aims to identify phishing websites. The Classification And Regression Trees (CART) algorithm is one of the classification algorithms, and the dataset in this research taken from the UCI Repository Learning obtained from the University of Huddersfield. The method used in this research is problem identification, data collection, pre-processing stage, use of the CART algorithm, validation and evaluation and withdrawal conclusion. Based on the test results obtained the value of accuracy of 95.28%. Thus the value of the accuracy obtained using the CART algorithm of 95.28% categorized very good classification.

‘The idea that something new might happen is completely obvious…’: A conversation with Andrew Morrish

In Andrew Morrish’s 40-year career in the arts he has been a performer, teacher, facilitator, mentor and advocate for a range of practices including improvisation, performance, dance education, dancetherapy and dance research. From 2008 until 2013 he was a Visiting Research Fellow in the Drama Division of Huddersfield University (U.K.) In 2016 he was awarded the Dance Fellowship of the Australia Council for the Arts (2016-2017). He now lives in the far south east corner of Australia where he continues to practice as a performer, teacher, coach and researcher.

Transforming the online learning space through advanced development retreats

Learning technologies have the potential to transform Higher Education, although multifaceted demands on staff time, confidence and training in using new technologies, and a lack of support can make this transformation difficult. The University of Huddersfield recently transitioned to a new virtual learning environment (VLE), which provided the opportunity to change the way staff view and use the new VLE for teaching and learning. As part of this project, three off-site retreats were run to help staff to reflect on and develop their teaching practice to better support student learning in the digital space and develop advanced online resources that support the democratisation of learning, close differential attainment gaps and give every student the best chance of success. Although much is written about different models of practice, there is a lack of theory and conceptualisation around changing practice. Examining the motivations and experiences of staff who participated provides insight into the challenges of implementing change on an institutional level, whilst examining their setup and design highlights ways to support staff during this process. Using participant feedback and experiences to underpin this research, we explore the immediate and ongoing outcomes of these off-site retreats to help transform the University’s approach to technology-enhanced learning.

Preface

The 7th International Conference on Advances in Machinery, Material Science and Engineering Application (MMSE 2021) is organized by the China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) and the Supmeca/Paris School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, co-organized by the Henan Polytechnic University and the the National University of Singapore, which is planned to be held in Hangzhou, China. However, due to current situation of COVID-19 in China, it is still difficult to take international travel for the attendees abroad. For the sake of protecting all the participants and conference staff from the current situation, the MMSE 2021 is changed to be held virtually through Zoom on July 24-25th 2021.More than 85 participants from academic, high-education institutes and other organizations attend this online conference from home and abroad, such as Prof. E. Bayraktar from the Supmeca/Paris School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (France), Prof. Rezia Maria Molfino from the University of Genova (Italy), Prof. Mark J. Jackson from the Kansas State University (USA), Prof. Yiwei Dong from the Xiamen University (China) and Prof. Ahm Shamsuzzoha from the University of Vaasa (Finland). The conference program is divided into 4 parts: opening ceremony, keynote speech, oral presentation and poster presentation. Professor E. Bayraktar, as the host of the conference will lead the opening ceremony. Then, Professor Seeram Ramakrishna, the top 1% Highly Cited Researchers in materials science and cross-field categories, delivers his keynote speech with the title of “Reimagine Materials to Deal with the Existential Threats to the Humanity”, lasting for 35 minutes. Then, professor Qiang Xu from the University of Huddersfield, UK, gives his keynote presentation with title “Modelling of Creep Rupture”. 24 oral presentations are arranged in turn and each one lasts for 15 minutes with Q&A followed. And 36 poster presentations are displayed.This year, MMSE has attracted 165 papers, 78 are accepted by our reviewers and editors after the peer review process, covering topics from mechanical engineering to mechatronics systems, material science, automation and control engineering, applied physics and engineering technologies.Sincerest appreciation goes to the conference chairs, all members of conference committees, the keynote speakers, as well as all the participants for their support to MMSE. Many thanks go to the publisher-IOP Publishing for their work and support on publishing the proceedings. Finally, I sincerely hope that MMSE 2021 will be a forum for excellent discussions that will put forward new ideas and promote collaborative research in the future.List of Conference Chairs, Co-Chairs, Publication Editors, International Committee Members, are available in this pdf.

Contributors’ Notes

Other| June 01 2021 Contributors’ Notes Journal of Popular Music Studies (2021) 33 (2): 170–171. https://doi.org/10.1525/jpms.2021.33.2.170 Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Peer Review Share Icon Share Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation Contributors’ Notes. Journal of Popular Music Studies 1 June 2021; 33 (2): 170–171. doi: https://doi.org/10.1525/jpms.2021.33.2.170 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu nav search search input Search input auto suggest search filter All ContentJournal of Popular Music Studies Search Gina Arnold is a former rock critic and the author of four books about popular music, including Route 666: The Road to Nirvana (St. Martin's, 1993) and Exile In Guyville (Bloomsbury Academic, 2014). She holds a Ph.D. in modern thought & literature from Stanford University and teaches at the University of San Francisco. She is currently co-editing the Oxford Handbook of Punk with George McKay. Dana DeVlieger earned her Ph.D. in music theory from the University of Minnesota in June 2020 with a dissertation focused on the use of music analysis in copyright litigation. She is currently a JD candidate at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. Jan-Peter Herbst is senior lecturer in music production at the University of Huddersfield (UK), where he is director of the Research Centre for Music, Culture and Identity. His primary research area is popular... You do not currently have access to this content.

Habitus and Cultural Capital The Possible Impact on the ‘Final Year Project Module for the Social Sciences’

The aim of this research was, ‘To explore if Pierre Bourdieu’s concepts of ‘Habitus’ and ‘Cultural Capital’ differently impact Huddersfield University students participating in the ‘Final Year Project Module for the Social Sciences (FYP)’. The rationale behind this study was due to observations made before and after FYP lectures, in which there were clearly different feelings in terms of confidence approaching the module. Therefore, an understanding of students’ experiences of various aspects of it were warranted. The theoretical framework that was utilised in order to understand the participants’ experiences is that of Bourdieu’s concepts of habitus and cultural capital. A qualitative methodology was used, which incorporated an opportunistic sampling method. Six semi-structured interviews with three males and females (differing in self-declared social class and ethnicity) were conducted, and thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. It was found that Bourdieu’s concepts of habitus and cultural capital did differently impact students on the module. However, the impact of habitus and cultural capital were primarily determined by social class albeit mitigated by either ethnic capital, student-supervisor relationships or new skills the module introduced. This was reflective of the critical realist perspective of structure and agency.

Wounds Week 2: 1–5 February 2021

On 1 February, Journal of Wound Care and the University of Huddersfield streamed the first of the live webinars on their Wounds Week channel (www.woundsweek.com). All sessions are now available to watch on-demand. With highly innovative topics, Wounds Week 2 gives a chance for the wound care community to come together in these difficult times and engage in key education, free of charge. The sessions had live question and answer sessions; participants asked questions of the experts, making them a key part of the event. The registration process takes just a minute. There's nothing to install or set up-simply register and fill out your details. Follow on twitter at #WoundsWeek.

FIRST ROUNDTABLE ON PRACTICES AND STANDARDS IN FORENSIC AUTHORSHIP ANALYSIS (OVERVIEW 3)

The article provides an overview of the reports of the 1st Roundtable on Practices and Standards in Forensic Authorship Analysis held by the International Association of Forensic Linguistics and the Centre for Digital Humanities at the University of Manchester on May 15, 2019. It includes the reports by Erica Gold, Lecturer on forensic speech at the University of Huddersfield “Probability coefficient in the Forensic Speech Science: Current Situation” and Stefan Evert, Professor of the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg “Statistical Significance in the Literary Authorship Attribution”. At the end of each report, there are questions to the speaker and answers to them. The first (fifth) report examines a situation where a sample of the speech of a known speaker from among the suspects and samples of the speech of an unknown speaker are compared. Usually two methods are combined: auditory (perceptual) and acoustic phonetic analysis; automatic (computer) speech recognition. It is proposed to use a probability coefficient when attributing the text, which expresses the degree of correspondence between the speech samples under consideration. The disadvantages of computer speech analysis include the arbitrary choice of reference groups, the lack of statistical information, and the need to take into account different aspects of texts (stylistic, communication channel, recording quality, etc.). The next report is devoted to stylometry and is based on the analysis of works of art. Relevant parameters for such studies include: sentence length, word length, frequency class; vocabulary richness; syntactic complexity; spelling; choice of synonyms. Different methods of statistical calculations including the Burrows's delta are considered. The potential limitations of these methods are formulated (the influence of genre on style; applicability to small-volume texts; resistance to noise, for example, errors in automatic text recognition).