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Showing 1 to 20 of 22 for “"design research methodology"”.
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Utilising games and design-research methodology to promote physical activity among adolescents.
… approach and it is with this in mind that this research-through-design project explored how design practice and behaviour change theories can be combined to create, develop and refine game(s) to promote PA among adolescents aged 11-12. The iterative design process, supported by user-centred …
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Changing the Rules of the Game: Rule-Adjustment Mechanics in Tabletop Games
… of the game during play. Through an exploratory design research methodology, the author defines a rule-adjustment mechanic and explores its application across a wide variety of tabletop games. The research culminates in the design and development of several game prototypes including SMOG, an …
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A practise-based action research self-study : "how do I improve my practice as a bridal-gown designer in a highly-competitive market?"
Submitted in partial fulfillment for Masters in Fashion, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2016.
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Rhetorical Appeals in Design for Social Change
Design enables us to adapt the built environment to people's needs and to empower people interacting in the environment. Yet, design knowledge about how to design products effectively is limited. Neither traditional intuitive design methods centered on visual language nor human-centered design …
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Wave Mechanics in Constructed Oyster Reefs and the Design of Nature-Based Coastal Adaptation
… infrastructure, but most projects to-date are designed primarily for wave attenuation and fail to consider both the environmental conditions necessary for long-term oyster reef sustainability as well as the importance of education and outreach in fostering environmental stewardship. Realizing …
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Students' Mathematical Understandings of Fraction Division with an Ethnomathematics/STEM Framework
The purpose of this research was to investigate students' mathematical understandings of fraction division with an ethnomathematics/STEM framework. A small group teaching study (Cobb et al., 2003) was conducted using design research methodology to examine how students interacted with the …
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The Development of a Generic Strategic Planning Methodology for Organizations Embarking on E-Business in Thailand
… transformation journey for the first time. This research adopted a Design Research methodology in developing a generic, yet customizable, set of tools to guide organization to start their transformation into E-Business: so called E-Business Strategic Planning System (EBSPS). The EBSPS was …
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Designing User Interfaces for Fully Autonomous Vehicles: to Speak, Tap or Press?
… interaction technologies can contribute to the design of a fully autonomous vehicle interface. The theoretical foundation of the literature review draws from the fields of human-machine interaction, autonomous vehicles, and human-robot interaction. The Design Research Methodology was used as a …
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Nxopaxopo wa vuyimbeleri bya matswa bemuda hi ku kongomisa eka nkongomelo, nkoka na a matirhiselo ya ririmi erixakeni ra Vhatsonga
The research is based on the music that falls within the Vatsonga traditional songs. In this study, the researcher make a thorough analysis of Freddy Masingi's songs, commonly known as Matshwa Bemuda. Emphasis of this study is placed on the themes, values, messages and the language usage by the …
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Feasibility study into a novel vessel design for accessing offshore wind turbines
… into the feasibility of a novel vessel concept, designed to allow safe access for personnel to and from offshore wind turbines in sea states in which the facility would be currently inaccessible. The problem of accessing offshore wind turbines is an issue that has been identified as a major cause …
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The Role of Common Risk- Assessment Tools in Assessing Patient Safety Risks
… questions guide this investigation. Methods and Research Questions Using Design Research Methodology, a mixed method approach is used to answer the four research sub-questions. Question 1, what is the nature ofpatient-safety risk in healthcare, is answered through a literature review and …
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How to visualise energy waste in manufacturing
… industrial contexts has been lacking. Following Design Research Methodology (DRM) and adopting case studies, this research aims to address the main research question: How to visualise energy waste in manufacturing? Initially, the study establishes a definition of “energy waste” through a …
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Exploring the Nature of the Co-emergence of Students' Representational Fluency and Functional Thinking
… To accomplish these goals, I employed a design research methodology: a teaching experiment with eight Turkish-American secondary school students in an after-school context at a Turkish Community Center. I constructed the design principles and design elements for the study by networking …
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Exploring The Nature Of The Co-emergence Of Students’ Representational Fluency And Functional Thinking
… To accomplish these goals, I employed a design research methodology: a teaching experiment with eight Turkish-American secondary school students in an after-school context at a Turkish Community Center. I constructed the design principles and design elements for the study by networking …
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A Fourth Grade Teaching Experiment on Fraction Magnitude: Investigating Student Reasoning Through Mathematical Discourse and Design Research
… progress in mathematics (NAEP, 2008). This research project investigated the potential of using high-press mathematical discourse (Kazemi & Stipek, 2008) to investigate fourth graders' emerging understanding of fraction magnitude. Fraction magnitude refers to the measurement quality of the …
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Simulating the Human in Human-Centred Design: Increasing Efficiency in Design Activities
… the efficiency and rigour of human-centred design (HCD), particularly particularly when access to stakeholders is limited and interdisciplinary complexity is high, such as designing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems. This research is motivated by critical limitations …
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Closing the Acceptance Gap: In-Car Training for Drivers to Utilise Assistance Systems
… achieved this. The primary objective of this research was to establish an appropriate measure to close the aforementioned gap. Here, a mixed-methods approach embedded in the Design Research Methodology was used. First, a literature review on technology acceptance delivered numerous factors …
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Information Assurance in a Distributed Forensic Cluster: Processing Data for Forensics in a Distributed System
… in this area, like Hadoop and HTCondor, are designed for use in cases where users do not have to justify their actions to a legal authority. Appropriate procedures to attain a suitable “Chain of Evidence” have been<br/>developed as new forms of digital evidence have been identified, acquired, …
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An articulated skeletal analogy of the human upper-limb
… the previous limitations placed on prosthesis design may be challenged. Therefore, it is appropriate to look for new design archetypes.</p> <p>This thesis describes the development, implementation and evaluation of mechanical analogies of the skeletal components of the human hand and arm which …
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Knowledge Sharing among NHS Estates and Facilities Management Teams: Insights across Managerial Levels and Organisational Contexts
… clinical knowledge. However, little research has been conducted on inter-organisational KS processes among non-clinical hospital departments, such as EFM. Moreover, existing research has overlooked the variation in KS needs and behaviours across managerial levels. To address the …
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