A study of practice based design research models from knowledge integration perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Honghai LI ◽  
Jun CAI
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Production ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Knowledge Integration ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Design Knowledge ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Design Innovation

The transformation of China's design innovation industry has highlighted the importance of design research. The design research process in practice can be regarded as the process of knowledge production. The design 3.0 mode based on knowledge production MODE2 has been shown in the Chinese design innovation industry. On this cognition, this paper establishes a map with two dimensions of how knowledge integration occurs in practice based design research, which are the design knowledge transfer and contextual transformation of design knowledge. We use this map to carry out the analysis of design research cases. Through the analysis, we define four typical practice based design research models from the viewpoint of knowledge integration. This method and the proposed model can provide a theoretical basis and a path for better management design research projects.

DEVELOPMENT OF A METHOD FOR DESIGNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR ENERGY COMPANIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (333) ◽  
pp. 53-57
Author(s):  
T.B. Aldongar ◽  
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F.U. Malikova ◽  
G.B. Issayeva ◽  
B.R. Absatarova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Graphical Model ◽  
Formal Model ◽  
Workflow Management ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Information Models ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Concept Of Information

The creation of information models requires the use of known methods and the development of new methods of formalizing the pre-design research process. The modeling process consists of four stages: data collection on the object of management - pre-project research; creation of a graphical model of business processes taking place in the enterprise; development of a formal model of business processes; business research by optimizing the formal model. To support the creation of workflow management services and systems, the complex offers methodologies, standards and specialized software that make up the developer's tools. This can be ensured only by modern automated methods based on information systems. It is important that the information collected is structured to meet the needs of potential users and stored in a form that allows the use of modern access technologies. Before discussing the effectiveness of FIM, it should be noted that the basic concept of information itself is still not the same. In a pragmatic way, it is a set of messages in the form of an important document for the system. Information can be evaluated not only by volume, but also by various parameters, the most important of which are: timeliness, relevance, value, aging, accuracy, etc. in addition, the information may be clear, probable and accurate. The methods of its reception and processing are different in each case.

scholarly journals Conceptualizing researchers’ perspectives on involving professionals in research: a group concept mapping study

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine E. Laustsen ◽  
Albert Westergren ◽  
Pia Petersson ◽  
Maria Haak
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Scaling Analysis ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Group Concept Mapping ◽  
Process Adaptation ◽  
Group Concept

Abstract Background Researchers have shown an increased interest in involving professionals from outside academia in research projects. Professionals are often involved in research on ageing and health when the purpose is to address the gap between research and practice. However, there is a need to acquire more knowledge about what the involvement might lead to by exploring researchers’ experiences of involving professionals in research on ageing and health and developing conceptual areas. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify conceptual areas of professionals’ involvement in research on ageing and health, from the perspective of researchers themselves. Methods Group concept mapping, a participatory and mixed method, was used to conceptualize areas. Researchers with experience of involving professionals in research projects on ageing and health participated in qualitative data collection through brainstorming sessions (n = 26), and by sorting statements (n = 27). They then took part in quantitative data collection, where they rated statements according to how much a statement strengthened research (n = 26) and strengthened practice (n = 24). Data were analysed using multidimensional scaling analysis and hierarchical cluster analysis. In addition, a qualitative analysis of the latent meaning of the cluster map was conducted. Results Analysis of the sorting stage generated five clusters illustrating conceptual areas of professionals’ involvement in research projects on ageing and health. The five clusters are as follows: complex collaboration throughout the research process; adaptation of research to different stakeholders, mutual learning through partnership; applicable and sustainable knowledge; legitimate research on ageing and health. The qualitative latent meaning of the cluster map showed two themes: the process of involvement and the outcome of involvement. A positive strong correlation (0.87) was found between the rating of strengthened research and practice. Conclusions This study reveals conceptual areas on a comprehensive and illustrative map which contributes to the understanding of professionals’ involvement in research on ageing and health. A conceptual basis for further studies is offered, where the aim is to investigate the processes and outcomes entailed in involving professionals in research on ageing and health. The study also contributes to the development of instruments and theories for optimizing the involvement of professionals in research.

scholarly journals Resilient Research in the Field: Insights and Lessons From Adapting Qualitative Research Projects During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 160940692110161
Author(s):  
Syahirah Abdul Rahman ◽  
Lauren Tuckerman ◽  
Tim Vorley ◽  
Cristian Gherhes
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Qualitative Research Methods ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Building Resilience ◽  
Digital Methods

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen the implementation of unprecedented social distancing measures, restricting social interaction and with it the possibility for conducting face-to-face qualitative research. This paper provides lessons from a series of qualitative research projects that were adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure their continuation and completion. By reflecting on our experiences and discussing the opportunities and challenges presented by crises to the use of a number of qualitative research methods, we provide a series of insights and lessons for proactively building resilience into the qualitative research process. We show that reflexivity, responsiveness, adaptability, and flexibility ensured continuity in the research projects and highlighted distinct advantages to using digital methods, providing lessons beyond the COVID-19 context. The paper concludes with reflections on research resilience and adaptation during crises.

scholarly journals Improved numerical model for fatigue cumulative damage of mechanical structure considering load sequence and interaction

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 168781402199530
Author(s):  
Bixiong Huang ◽  
Shuci Wang ◽  
Shuanglong Geng ◽  
Xintian Liu
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Life Prediction ◽  
Damage Model ◽  
Cumulative Damage ◽  
Load Spectrum ◽  
Random Load ◽  
Mechanical Parts ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Load Sequence

To more accurately predict the fatigue life of components under the action of random loads, it is necessary to explore the influence of the interaction between the load sequence and the load on the life prediction. Based on the Manson-Halford method and Corten-Dolan model, this paper establishes a fatigue cumulative damage model that takes into account both the load order and the interaction between loads, and also takes into account the loads near the fatigue limit. The fatigue life of mechanical parts under random load can be calculated through this model, which provides a theoretical basis for life prediction under random load spectrum. The fatigue life of mechanical parts under random load can be calculated through this model, which provides a theoretical basis for life prediction under random load spectrum. Comparing the calculation results of the proposed model with the results of Palmgren Miner, Manson-Halford method, and Corten-Dolan model, it is found that the fatigue damage model established can reasonably predict the fatigue life of parts. Comparison and verification of examples further prove the accuracy and reliability of the proposed model.

scholarly journals Neither the frying pan nor the fire: In search of a balanced authentic e-learning design through an educational design research process

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanna Teräs ◽  
Jan Herrington
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Educational Design ◽  
Educational Design Research ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Teaching Faculty ◽  
The Impact

<p class="Abstract"><span lang="EN-GB">Teaching in higher education in the 21st century can be a demanding and complex role and academic educators around the globe are dealing with questions related to change. This paper describes a new type of a professional development program for teaching faculty, using a pedagogical model based on the principles of authentic e-learning. The program was developed with the help of an iterative educational design research process and rapid prototyping based on on-going research and redesign. This paper describes how the findings of the evaluations guided the design process and how the impact of the measures taken was in turn researched, in order to eventually identify and refine design principles for an authentic e-learning program for international teaching faculty professional development.</span></p>

scholarly journals CREATIVITY FORWARD: A FRAMEWORK THAT INTEGRATES DATA ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES TO FOSTER CREATIVITY WITHIN THE CREATIVE PROCESS IN USER EXPERIENCE CONTEXTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-73
Author(s):  
Juan Carlos Quinones-Gomez
Keyword(s):  
User Experience ◽  
Creative Process ◽  
Data Science ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Design Practice ◽  
Problem Space ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Conceptual Design Phase ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Effective Use

The latest technological advancements allow users to generate a large volume of data related to their experiences and needs. However, the absence of an advanced methodology that links the big data and the creative process prevents the effective use of the data and extracting all its potential and knowledge in this context, which is crucial in offering user-centred solutions. Incorporating data creatively and critically as design material can help us learn and understand user needs better. Therefore, design can bring deeper meaning to data, just as data can enhance design practice. Accordingly, this work raises a reflection on whether designers could appropriate the workflow of data science in order to integrate it into the research process in the creative process within a framework of user experience analysis. The proposed model: data-driven design model, enhances the exploratory design of problem space and assists in the creation of ideas during the conceptual design phase. In this way, this work offers an integrated vision, enhancing creativity in industrial design as an instrument for the achievement of the proper and necessary balance between intuition and reason, design, and science.

scholarly journals Una memoria organizacional para gestionar información y conocimiento de proyectos de investigación de instituciones venezolanas [An organizational memory to manage information and knowledge of research projects from Venezuelan institutions]

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esmeralda Ramos ◽  
Iván Flores ◽  
Haydemar Núñez
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Production ◽  
Memory Management ◽  
Organizational Memory ◽  
Memory Structure ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Research Institutions ◽  
Management Knowledge ◽  
Representation Structure ◽  
Access To Knowledge

Resumen Se propone en este trabajo una memoria organizacional que estructura y organiza la gran cantidad de conocimiento, experticia e información gerencial y técnica que generan los investigadores durante la ejecución de los proyectos de investigación que se realizan en instituciones venezolanas. El modelo que define la estructura de la memoria, se fundamenta en los diferentes documentos que acompañan el desarrollo de los proyectos, a saber: documentos de descripción, especificación avances, publicaciones y finiquito; además incorpora información que caracteriza a los investigadores involucrados. La memoria proporciona una estructura de representación flexible que simplifica el acceso al conocimiento generado, facilitando de esta manera el proceso de producción de conocimiento y permitirá realizar seguimiento de las experiencias de los investigadores, proporcionando directrices para resolver problemas en las instituciones de investigación del Estado venezolano. Palabras claveProyecto de investigación, Memorias de proyectos, gestión de conocimiento   Abstract This paper proposes an organizational memory to structure and organize the knowledge generated by the researchers during the execution of their projects in Venezuelan institutions. The model that defines the memory structure is based on documents that accompany the development of projects: descriptions, specifications, progress, publications and settlements. Also, it includes information that characterizes the researchers involved. The memory provides a flexible representation structure which simplifies access to knowledge generated. In this way, facilitate the process of knowledge production and allow for tracking the experiences of researchers, providing guidelines for solving problems in the research institutions of the Venezuelan state.KeywordResearch projects, Project memory, management knowledge

scholarly journals Scenario-Based Approaches to Change Management in Fisheries Can Address Challenges With Scale and Support the Implementation of an Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise Carin Gammage ◽  
Astrid Jarre
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Knowledge Integration ◽  
Ecosystem Approach ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Scenario Planning ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Structured Decision Making ◽  
Social Ecological Systems ◽  
Prototype Development ◽  
Biogeographical Region

The Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries (EAF) management, recognising complexity, aims for the holistic, sustainable management of fisheries to promote healthy marine ecosystems and sustainable livelihoods. Effective implementation of the EAF has been problematic as we continue to grapple with issues of scale, knowledge integration and meaningful stakeholder engagement. Scenario-planning approaches in marine social ecological systems (SES) can address some of these challenges. Using systems-thinking, scenario-planning presents the opportunity to address challenges simultaneously at different scales of interaction by addressing the needs at smaller and larger decision-making scales. We here present a prototype scenario-based approach in which we used structured decision-making tools (SDMTs) in an iterative and interactive research process with marginalised stakeholders in a small-scale fishery in South Africa’s southern Cape. Using this approach presented an opportunity for fishers to consider pathways for future responses to change while enhancing personal and local adaptive capacity. At the same time, these marginalised fishers were provided with an important opportunity to freely air their views while engaging with tools new to them. The process did not only benefit fishers, but also provided valuable insights into how they view and experience their marine SES. The use of these tools has provided a means to integrate different knowledge streams, identifying ways in which challenges presented by scale in SES is better addressed. As a next step in the prototype development, expansion to more diverse stakeholders in the biogeographical region relevant for this fishery is recommended. We highlight how this approach can contribute to multi-level governance. When considering EAF implementation, we highlight how engaging marginalised stakeholders need not mean losing the reproducible, transparent processes required for modern management. Lastly, we discuss how multi-scalar flow of information could improve the implementation of an EAF in a developing society, such as that of South Africa.

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