scholarly journals An investigation into how creativity is maintained by graphic designers in a digital environment with specific reference to design practice

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Nic Human
Keyword(s):  
Graphic Design ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Sensory Stimulation ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Digital Environment ◽  
Design Practice ◽  
Original Design ◽  
Digital Era

The primary objective of this study was to find out how practising graphic designers maintain creativity in a digital environment. The study also investigated three factors that may positively influence their creativity. First, whether practising creative experimentation outside commercial constraints positively impacts a designer's ability to produce creative design. Second, how drawing assists original design. Third, whether enriching sensory stimulation helps graphic designers maintain creativity. An action research method was used. The project reviewed current literature and gathered empirical data through qualitative interviews and a workshop. In addition, a practical component was developed that consisted of drawings made from observation, drawings as concept experiments and examples of a commercial design and illustration. Results proved that creativity is a multifaceted phenomenon, and it plays a pivotal role in contemporary graphic design. The three factors, practising creative experimentation, drawing, and sensory enrichment, proved to be beneficial to the creative abilities of graphic designers. The study concluded by acknowledging the challenges of the digital era within the field, and the importance for practising graphic designers to maintain creativity.

scholarly journals Manajemen Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab Berbasis TIK di Madrasah Aliyah Daarul Uluum Majalengka

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 155-167
Author(s):  
Badrudin Badrudin
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Descriptive Method ◽  
Integration Effort

This study aimed to analyze the management of ICT-based Arabic learning. This study was designed to find the management of ICT-based Arabic learning in MA Daarul Uluum Majalengka. This study proposed that the integration of various fields of studies with ICT, including Arabic language learning, is undeniably vital to be enhanced in this digital era. However, the constraints experienced by some institutions, especially the educators, have not had a clear format of the use of ICT in the integration effort of the both disciplines. This study applied a qualitative research approach. The research method was descriptive method. The data were collected by conducting observation, interview, and documentation. The data were analyzed using the techniques qualitative analysis. The results showed that the design of ICT-based Arabic learning model can be developed at MA Daarul Uluum Majalengka a communicative computer-based Arabic learning model. The materials and other learning tools are designed using a computer program. Through this kind of learning models, a teacher served as learning motivator and facilitator elaborating the materials that need clarification for the learners.

Q Methodology

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Ebru A. Damar ◽  
Pinar Sali
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Q Methodology ◽  
Alternative Form ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Fields Of Study ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis

Q methodology is a research method that focuses systematically on people's internal and subjective viewpoints. Since its introduction as an alternative form of data collection and analysis, Q methodology has been utilized in various fields of study. However, although its use would enable an enriched understanding of individuals' subjective accounts of reality, it has not been fully exploited yet, and the use of it is still in its infancy. Thus, sparked off by the scarcity of interest in the use of Q methodology, this chapter attempts to provide an overview of this research method with a specific reference to what it is and how it is implemented. The chapter concludes with an example of a recent Q study for illustrative purposes. It is believed that this account is of relevance for researchers in various fields of study with its focus on Q methodology, which is an underutilized but a valuable tool to gain deeper insights into subjective realities experienced by individuals.

Inquiry-based reading – Towards a conception of reading as a research method

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-75
Author(s):  
Lina Katan ◽  
Charlotte Andreas Baarts
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Production ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Close Reading ◽  
Deep Approach ◽  
Current Position ◽  
Surface Approach ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Time And Energy ◽  
Specific Orientation

Reading is an activity in which both researchers and students invest immense time and energy. However, reading is disregarded as a research method and generally assigned a marginal position as a mere supplement to empirical hands-on methods. In this article we argue that reading should be recognized as a method of inquiry. Based on qualitative interviews with 20 researchers from a humanities department, we explore how researchers read, and we show how reading contributes significantly to their knowledge production. We argue that the concepts of ‘close reading’ and ‘surface reading’ in addition to ‘deep approach’ and ‘surface approach’ insufficiently convey how researchers read. Instead we propose the concept 'Inquiry-Based Reading' for designating the specific orientation towards texts that characterizes how researchers practise reading to further their research. Finally, we suggest that the conceptualization of inquiry-based reading could open up new discussions about the current position of reading in methods curriculum.

A Design Practice for Subsea Pipeline Subjected to UXO Hazards

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhenhui Liu ◽  
Ragnar Igland ◽  
Sindre Bruaseth ◽  
Luca Ercoli-Malacari ◽  
Odd Arne Lillebø
Keyword(s):  
Survey Methods ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Charge Weight ◽  
Unexploded Ordnance ◽  
Design Practice ◽  
Project Schedule ◽  
Original Design ◽  
Safety Distance ◽  
Oil Export ◽  
Explicit Solver

Abstract This paper presents a design practice for the oil export pipeline (OEP) of Johan Sverdrup Oil Field subjected to unexploded ordnance (UXO) hazards during the pipeline installation period. The UXO (unexploded ordnance) is a potential risk to the oil export pipeline due to its significant impulsive pressure load in a short time. Present paper discusses an unfavorable scenario in which the UXOs are identified during the pre-lay survey stage. It may (and it does) happen due to the survey methods chosen between the initial preliminary and the pre-lay survey. Consequently the original design pipeline routing has to be updated in order to minimize the UXOs’ potential damage to the pipeline. A safety distance between pipeline and UXOs shall be established and maintained. To achieve this, advanced numerical simulation was used for assessing the damage of pipeline under UXO explosion loads. The damage is sensitive to the charge weight and the distance between charge and pipeline. The pipeline route was updated accordingly based on the safety distance and actual locations of UXOs. The new route shall also fulfill all design checks. With the updated pipeline routing, the installation could continue without interruption of the project schedule. The identified UXOs will be subject to later removal before startup of production to further ensure the safety of installed pipeline. The overall design process is presented. Some simulation results from Abaqus Explicit solver are shown in the paper. Conclusions and discussions are included, which may be useful for similar projects in the future.

Public health counselling following an HIV diagnosis among men who have sex with men: tensions between individual needs and health protection mandates

2020 ◽  
pp. 174498712093296
Author(s):  
Lauren Orser ◽  
Patrick O'Byrne
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Public Health Nurses ◽  
Hiv Diagnosis ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Health Counselling

Background In Ontario, provincial regulations stipulate that public health units must complete post-test counselling with all persons newly diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus. Public health nurses conduct this follow-up and are responsible for ensuring appropriate surveillance and management of human immunodeficiency virus with the primary objective of reducing ongoing human immunodeficiency virus transmission in their health jurisdiction. To date, little research has explored the effectiveness of this mandatory public health counselling from the perspective of patients – the majority of whom are men who have sex with men. Aims To address gaps in public health nursing practice, a pilot study was conducted with men who have sex with men in Ottawa to explore their attitudes and experiences of receiving mandatory human immunodeficiency virus follow-up after their diagnosis. Methods Qualitative interviews were conducted and interpreted using thematic analysis. Results This analysis revealed a contrariety between the needs of individuals and of public health units, with patients' perceiving their personal wishes to be secondary to public health mandates – and led patients to simultaneously want to evade, and be assisted by, public health nurses. Conclusions Public health units and nurses should consider adopting a more patient-centered approach to HIV case management, which incorporates patients’ experiences of receiving an HIV diagnosis.

Flexible Risers Lifetime Extension: Riser In-Service Monitoring and Advanced Analysis Techniques

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hany Elosta ◽  
Thierry Gavouyere ◽  
Pierrick Garnier
Keyword(s):  
Service Life ◽  
Dynamic Behaviour ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Original Design ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Flexible Pipes ◽  
Integrity Management ◽  
Advanced Analysis ◽  
Flexible Risers ◽  
Lifetime Extension

The demand for the lifetime extension of flexible pipes is increasing due to the need to extend the lifetime of the existing production fields. There have been many challenges with the lifetime extension of flexible pipes after the end of the initial design service life due to the inherent conservatism with the common analysis approach, safety factors and operation beyond the design limits. A lifetime assessment should be performed on flexible risers for re-qualification during the original design life if the design envelope is exceeded or there is a need for lifetime extension. Hence, a systematic approach for lifetime assessment execution is established to determine the integrity level of the flexible risers and define the recommended actions required, such as mitigations, repairs or monitoring to maintain an acceptable risk for the required extended service life based on consistent methodology. The primary objective of this paper is to present a riser integrity management field-proven technology to monitor the riser’s behaviour in-service in addition to the advanced analyses guidelines to form a basis for the lifetime extension of flexible risers. The primary objective for the integrity management is to manage and control the risk of failure by detecting failure at an earlier stage when preventive action can be taken to avoid failure propagation. In addition, it is demonstrated that the primary hot-spots for the dynamic behaviour and fatigue life assessments of the flexible risers are primarily in bend stiffener regions and the touchdown zone (TDZ) due to large tension fluctuations caused by vessel motions and cyclic movement in the TDZ. Therefore, analysis techniques have been developed in two primary areas: advanced bend stiffener modelling using pipe-in-pipe (PIP) to model the sliding friction and the bend stiffener/flexible pipe’s annular space and flexible pipe–seabed interaction modelling using a non-linear seabed model. Therefore, the flexible riser’s lifetime extension assessment will be based on more reliable models that reflect the realistic and dynamic behaviour of the flexible risers. Consequently, these advanced analysis techniques can be used for new designs or lifetime extension of flexible pipes.

3D Typography Design in the Digital Environment

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 147-155
Author(s):  
Fatih Kurtcu
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Social Development ◽  
Graphic Design ◽  
Cultural Exchange ◽  
Digital Environment ◽  
The Future ◽  
History Of ◽  
Experimental Works ◽  
Communication Expectations ◽  
Motion Video

Writing is a visual expression of language-based communication and the most basic indicator and result of human social development and his evolution is in tune with language, thought, art and cultural exchange and/or development. Today, in the concept of writing – typography is far beyond just describing a technique. The effects of developments on technology are reflected in typographic studies and new and effective expression forms are created with new software enviroments, new media and new experimental works. Typographic studies designed in the digital environment by use of possibilities offered by technology presents new expression possibilities to the audience. Examining how digital typography, which is becoming widespread, has been designed and produced is a necessity to meet the communication expectations of the day and in the future with visual designs. In this article, the history of 3D writing, typography studies, usage areas and 3D digital typography designing stages are examined. Keywords: 3D, typography, design, digital environment, graphic design, motion, video.

Providing Safety: Using Probabilistic or Deterministic Methods

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahani Kariyawasam ◽  
Luc Huyse
Keyword(s):  
Primary Objective ◽  
Safety Factors ◽  
Nuclear Facilities ◽  
Original Design ◽  
Design Factor ◽  
Safety Level ◽  
Deterministic Methods ◽  
Explicit Consideration ◽  
Reliability Methods ◽  
Maintenance Process

The primary objective of a good engineering design or maintenance process is to provide safety with optimized resources. Most parameters and models used in engineering have uncertainty — some more so than others. Probabilistic assessments strive to account for these uncertainties explicitly while the deterministic methods account for uncertainties implicitly by using conservative inputs and safety factors. Deterministic methods are preferred by many due to their simplicity. However if inputs and safety factors are not defined prudently with explicit consideration for uncertainties and consequences they can lead to unsafe or unduly conservative solutions. The main objective in using reliability based methodologies is to provide consistent safety by explicitly accounting for uncertainties in a probabilistically quantified manner. Reliability methods also allow the articulation of the level of safety. This level of consistency in safety cannot be achieved in a deterministic analysis using safety factors because uncertainties are not accounted for explicitly and consequently the uncertainties lead to variable solutions. However safety factors can be calibrated using reliability methods so that more consistent safety levels can be assured when using deterministic methods. There is a relationship between the reliability level and the deterministic safety factors. This relationship between reliability levels and deterministic safety factors is examined both from a mathematical and practical perspective. Consequently it is shown that reliability based methods can be used to calibrate deterministic methods to improve the consistency of the safety level with due consideration to underlying uncertainties and consequences. This kind of calibration is used in other industries such as structural design and nuclear facilities. Providing more consistent safety enables optimization of maintenance activities which enables the safest system to be provided with available resources. Currently the pipeline industry uses deterministic methods with conservative inputs that are not based on risk or safety principles. Consequently there is a large variation in the inputs and safety factors used in the industry. Some examples of these are safety factors used in response to inline inspection that vary from the reciprocal of the design factor to 1.1 for all location classes. This paper shows that the maximum safety factor achievable for a given design is defined by the original design factor and the ratio between flow stress and yield strength. It also shows the inadequacy of using safety factors that are not risk based. The paper focuses on the importance of using a sound risk based rationale for appropriate safety factors in deterministic methods. A glossary of terms is provided at the end of the introduction.

scholarly journals Exploring speculative methods

2019 ◽  
pp. 146-164
Author(s):  
Alan Hook
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Mixed Reality ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Body ◽  
Design Practice ◽  
Embodied Experience ◽  
Research Through Design ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Speculative Design ◽  
Immersive Technology

This article explores approaches to propagating interspecies understanding and examines the most appropriate ways to investigate the topic as a form of research. It addresses making, or Research through Design (RtD), as a more appropriate research method to generate new knowledge around interspecies embodied experience and to help audiences consider what it might be like to be a nonhuman animal than more traditional forms of scholarship. It presents a range of approaches to exploring interspecies understanding and then situates this knowledge in context with reference to a series of prototypes and design artifacts which constitute the body of work Equine Eyes. The Equine Eyes project consists of a mixed-reality headset, which uses immersive technology to help the user adopt the “point of view” of a horse. The work and the knowledge it produces is experiential in that it requires the audience to wear the headset which simulates horse-like vision to consider how tacit knowledge can be explored through making. The project adopts a RtD method to explore how speculative design artifacts, and play, can be utilised to help foster interspecies thinking and understanding and generate new speculative methods for interspecies design practice. It emphasizes the importance of developing usable speculative design artifacts that can be experienced by users to enact the speculation as an embodied experience.

scholarly journals Autoru tiesiskā aizsardzība digitālajā vidē

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (11) ◽  
pp. 66-80
Author(s):  
Liene Vindele
Keyword(s):  
World Wide ◽  
Legal Protection ◽  
Significant Problem ◽  
Digital Environment ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Penalty System

RSU tiesību zinātņu doktorante Liene Vindele analizē pašreiz īpaši aktuālu un nozīmīgu problēmu – autoru tiesisko aizsardzību digitālajā vidē. Digitālās vides attīstība ir ļāvusi konstatēt arī autortiesību regulējuma nepilnības, kuru novēršanai ir nozīmīga loma ne tikai Latvijā, bet arī visā pasaulē. Digitalizācijas laikmetā patērētājam ir iespējams salīdzinoši vieglāk piekļūt nelegālam saturam digitālajā vidē nekā atrast legālu avotu. Var pievienoties autores viedoklim, ka ir būtiski izglītot sabiedrību par autortiesībām, nevis tikai ieviest soda sankcijas, tāpēc izglītojoši pasākumi var veicināt sabiedrības izpratni par autortiesību sistēmu. RSU doctorate in law Liene Vindele analyses a currently very topical and significant problem – legal protection of authors’ rights in the digital environment. Development of the digital environment has allowed for scrutiny of copyright deficiencies, the elimination of which is significant not only in the context of Latvia, but also world-wide. The digital era has provided much easier opportunities for a consumer to access the illegal content in the digital environment than locate the legal one. One can agree with the viewpoint of the author that it is important to educate society on copyright issues, not just establish a penalty system; therefore, educational measures may promote societal understanding on the role of copyright issues.

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