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Creative Research: The Theory and Practice of Research for the Creative Industries (Required Reading Range)
25 Oct 2010-
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present the key knowledge, practices and skills of research methods in the study of design management and focus on defining the research problem, deciding on a research process and undertaking a research project as a student at undergraduate or postgraduate level or as a practitioner within the creative fields.
Abstract: Creative Research leads the reader through the key knowledge, practices and skills of research methods in the study of design management and focuses on defining the research problem, deciding on a research process and undertaking a research project as a student at undergraduate or postgraduate level or as a practitioner within the creative fields. In addition to this, techniq
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23 Feb 2017
TL;DR: This article investigated the use of a conversational agent (Botocrates) for supporting critical thinking and academic argumentation skills in higher education, and identified two main tasks of Botocrates: providing answers to students' enquiries and engaging students in the argumentation process.
Abstract: Students in higher education institutions are often advised to think critically, yet without being guided to do so. The study investigated the use of a conversational agent (Botocrates) for supporting critical thinking and academic argumentation skills. The overarching research questions were: can a conversational agent support critical thinking and academic argumentation skills? If so, how?
The study was carried out in two stages: modelling and evaluating Botocrates' prototype. The prototype was a Wizard-of-Oz system where a human plays Botocrates' role by following a set of instructions and knowledge-base to guide generation of responses. Both stages were conducted at the School of Education at the University of Leeds.
In the first stage, the study analysed 13 logs of online seminars in order to define the tasks and dialogue strategies needed to be performed by Botocrates. The study identified two main tasks of Botocrates: providing answers to students' enquiries and engaging students in the argumentation process. Botocrates’ dialogue strategies and contents were built to achieve these two tasks. The novel theoretical framework of the ‘challenge to explain’ process and the notion of the ‘constructive expansion of exchange structure’ were produced during this stage and incorporated into Botocrates’ prototype. The aim of the ‘challenge to explain’ process is to engage users in repeated and constant cycles of reflective thinking processes. The ‘constructive expansion of exchange structure’ is the practical application of the ‘challenge to explain’ process.
In the second stage, the study used the Wizard-of-Oz (WOZ) experiments and interviews to evaluate Botocrates’ prototype. 7 students participated in the evaluation stage and each participant was immediately interviewed after chatting with Botocrates. The analysis of the data gathered from the WOZ and interviews showed encouraging results in terms of students’ engagement in the process of argumentation. As a result of the role of ‘critic’ played by Botocrates during the interactions, users actively and positively adopted the roles of explainer, clarifier, and evaluator. However, the results also showed negative experiences that occurred to users during the interaction. Improving Botocrates’ performance and training users could decrease users’ unsuccessful and negative experiences. The study identified the critical success and failure factors related to achieving the tasks of Botocrates.
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01 Jan 2018
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01 May 2019
TL;DR: University of the Free State: Post-Graduate School, and the School for Allied Health Professions - Research Committee
Abstract: University of the Free State: Post-Graduate School, and the School for Allied Health Professions - Research Committee
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01 Jan 2017
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01 Jan 2017
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a survey of ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS and ABBERVIATION/ABBERVIATIONS in the literature, and present a set of ABBEVIATIONS and ABBARONYMS with a focus on the relationship between ABBEV and ACRONYM.
Abstract: .............................................................................................................................. v TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................ ix LIST OF TABLES ................................................................................................................... xi LIST OF FIGURES ............................................................................................................... xvi ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS ...................................................................................... xvii CHAPTER ONE ....................................................................................................................... 1 1.0. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 1 1.1. Background of the Study ................................................................................................ 1 1.2. Statement of the Problem ................................................................................................ 8 1.3. Purpose of the Study ..................................................................................................... 10 1.4. Research Questions ....................................................................................................... 10 1.5. Research Hypotheses .................................................................................................... 10 1.6. Significance of the Study .............................................................................................. 11 1.7. Scope of the Study ........................................................................................................ 12 1.8. Definition of Terms....................................................................................................... 12 1.9. Chapter Summary ......................................................................................................... 14 CHAPTER TWO .................................................................................................................... 15 2.0. LITERATURE REVIEW .......................................................................................... 15 2.
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TL;DR: Advice on best practice, focusing upon evaluation metrics, futureproofing and strategic integration, needs to be developed for the communication industry, and a Digital Marketer Model was developed, highlighting the key competencies and skills needed by an excellent digital marketer.
Abstract: We explore digital marketing skills gaps in the communication industry.We find digital marketing skills gaps across the communication industry.The industry needs best practice guidance.Blending digital skills with current marketing approaches is a key strategic challenge.We construct a Digital Marketer Model summarising core skills. Scholarly literature suggests digital marketing skills gaps in industry, but these skills gaps are not clearly identified. The research aims to specify any digital marketing skills gaps encountered by professionals working in communication industries. In-depth interviews were undertaken with 20 communication industry professionals. A focus group followed, testing the rigour of the data.We find that a lack of specific technical skills; a need for best practice guidance on evaluation metrics, and a lack of intelligent futureproofing for dynamic technological change and development are skills gaps currently challenging the communication industry. However, the challenge of integrating digital marketing approaches with established marketing practice emerges as the key skills gap.Emerging from the key findings, a Digital Marketer Model was developed, highlighting the key competencies and skills needed by an excellent digital marketer.The research concludes that guidance on best practice, focusing upon evaluation metrics, futureproofing and strategic integration, needs to be developed for the communication industry. The Digital Marketing Model should be subject to further testing in industry and academia. Suggestions for further research are discussed.
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TL;DR: The literature showed various levels of patient involvement existing within goal-setting however few teams adopted an entirely patient-centred approach and further research is required and practice should consider educating both clinicians and patients about this approach.
Abstract: Objective To map out and synthesise literature that considers the extent of shared decision-making (SDM) within goal-setting in rehabilitation settings and explore participants' views of this approach within goal-setting. Methods Four databases were systematically searched between January 2005–September 2015. All articles addressing SDM within goal-setting involving adult rehabilitation patients were included. The literature was critically appraised followed by a thematic synthesis. Results The search output identified 3129 studies and 15 articles met the inclusion criteria. Themes that emerged related to methods of SDM within goal-setting, participants' views on SDM, perceived benefits of SDM, barriers and facilitators to using SDM and suggestions to improve involvement of patients resulting in a better process of goal-setting. Conclusions The literature showed various levels of patient involvement existing within goal-setting however few teams adopted an entirely patient-centred approach. However, since the review has identified clear value to consider SDM within goal-setting for rehabilitation, further research is required and practice should consider educating both clinicians and patients about this approach. Practice implications To enhance the use of SDM within goal-setting in rehabilitation it is likely clinicians and patients will require further education on this approach. For clinicians this could commence during their training at undergraduate level.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors report the results of in-depth, longitudinal case studies of two electronics giants who have implemented seru, and explain how Sony and Canon have applied seru to improve productivity, quality, and flexibility in ways that have enabled them to remain competitive.
Abstract: High capital and labor costs, coupled with high rates of technological and competitive change, present challenges for manufacturers in developed countries, often spurring them to offshore production to low cost sources. However, the electronics industry provides an exception to this trend, where dynamic, high cost conditions have given rise to a new production system – seru – a cellular assembly approach. Seru evolved as an alternative to lean systems approaches, manifesting important differentiated system design choices that appear to offer promise for manufacturing in dynamic, high-cost markets. This paper reports the results of in-depth, longitudinal case studies of two electronics giants who have implemented seru. The case studies describe seru's fundamental extensions to, and departures from, lean production, agile production, and group technology-based cellular manufacturing. We explain how Sony and Canon have applied seru to improve productivity, quality, and flexibility in ways that have enabled them to remain competitive. In addition, our findings elaborate the theory of swift, even flow, with implications for future research of trade-offs related to production efficiency, responsiveness, and competitiveness in high-cost, technologically dynamic markets.
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TL;DR: Men and women’s past identity as gym users had different ramifications regarding their adoption of exercise after disability, therefore, professionals working in this field should be cognizant of this when designing and delivering exercise programs during and after rehabilitation.
Abstract: Purpose: Individuals with physical disabilities are among the most inactive population in society, arguably due to the lack of suitable environments to exercise. The gym is a space dedicated to imp...
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TL;DR: The clinical and interpersonal skills that often reflect these implementation processes are poorly defined within the health psychology literature and the level of proficiency in such skills expected of Health and Care Professions Council registered practitioner health psychologists is unclear and poorly documented within the UK training requirements.
Abstract: Despite the growth in theoretical understandings of health behaviour and standardised approaches to health interventions (e.g. behaviour change taxonomies), health psychology has paid comparatively less attention to the importance of the implementation processes - 'how to' rather than 'what to' of such interventions. The clinical and interpersonal skills that often reflect these implementation processes are poorly defined within the health psychology literature. The level of proficiency in such skills expected of Health and Care Professions Council registered practitioner health psychologists is unclear and poorly documented within the UK training requirements. This article explores the potential impact of this and offers some pragmatic solutions.
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