bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Improving Parents’ Experience in the Pediatric Emergency Waiting Room: Researching the Most Optimal Design for an Information Tool
Authors: Marcilly Romaric , van Heerde Myrthe , Schiro Jessica , Dusseljee-Peute Linda
Published: June 2022

To improve parents’ experience in the pediatric emergency waiting room by means of an information tool, the information needs of parents and pediatric patients need to be determined. It is necessary to find an optimal design for the information needed to be understandable by and useful to the parents. This paper presents the first step of designing an information tool aiming to improve patient/parent experience, encourage the understanding of the care process, and optimize the patient-caregiver relationship. In order to acquire insight into parents’ information needs, exploratory interviews were conducted and benchmark research had been performed. Furthermore, one focus group session with parents was conducted to identify their information needs, determine the format of the information tool, and visualize the best ideas by using paper mock-ups. The focus group concluded that parents prefer an information screen to a smartphone application. The designed mock-up visualizes and explains the care process, and represents one’s position in the waiting queue. The mock-up was evaluated through questionnaires.
Parent Engagement with a Self-Tailored Cancer Prevention Digital Behavior Change Intervention: Exploratory Application of Affiliation Network Analysis
Authors: Becker Elisabeth R.B. , Myneni Sahiti , Shegog Ross , Fujimoto Kayo , Savas Lara S. , Frost Erica L. , Healy C. Mary , Spinner Stanley , Vernon Sally W.
Published: June 2022

Evaluating digital behavior change intervention engagement is complex and requires multidimensional and novel approaches that are emerging. The relationship and interdependence between engagement with the technology and engagement with the psychosocial or behavior change process often presents conceptual and evaluative challenges. Large objective data sets detailing technology use are plentiful but meaningful interpretation can be challenging at granular levels. Affiliation network analysis which describes two-mode network data may provide a novel approach to evaluate engagement of digital behavior change interventions. The purpose of this paper is to use affiliation network analysis as an exploratory method to describe, assess and visualize content-specific patterns underlying psychosocial characteristics related to HPV vaccine safety concerns of parents using the HPVcancerFree intervention. Results indicate that affiliation network analysis shows promise in supplementing existing methods to assess engagement of digital interventions.
How Do Users of Modern EHR Perceive the Usability, User Resistance and Productivity Five Years or More After Implementation?
Authors: Malm-Nicolaisen Kristian , Fagerlund Asbjørn J. , Pedersen Rune
Published: June 2022

The Electronic Health Record (EHR) has been a principal component in transforming healthcare from traditional pen-and-paper documentation procedures to highly digitalized and interoperable environments. Implementation of EHR is complicated, and success is dependent on the users accepting and utilizing the system to its potential. The present qualitative multi-center study investigated health professionals perceived system usability, user resistance and productivity five to eight years after implementation of a modern EHR, across three European cites. Data was collected with semi-structured interviews with experienced health professionals that had work experience before and after implementation of the EHR. Overall, the respondents considered their EHR to have good usability, reported a low degree of user resistance, and were ambiguous on how the EHR affected their perceived workload at the present, but retrospectively reported that the road towards the present state of satisfaction was not without hurdles.
Physician Communication Skills in Telemedicine: The Role of Eye Contact
Authors: Helou Samar , El Helou Elie , El Helou Jeanine
Published: June 2022

Gaze is an important non-verbal behavior in patient-physician communication. We examine the effect of the physician’s gaze direction in video consultations on their communication and interpersonal skills ratings. 51 subjects watched videos of a physician providing the same teleconsultations while (a) looking directly at the camera and (b) looking at the computer screen. After each video, the participants rated the physician’s skills. The results showed that looking at the camera is perceived as making eye contact and is associated with higher ratings on two communication skill items: (1) using empathy to communicate appreciation of the patient’s feelings, and (2) providing support by expressing concern, understanding, and willingness to help. The effect of eye contact depended on the content of the consultation and on the general attitude of the physician. These results highlight the role of eye contact in video consultations and its dependency on other verbal and non-verbal behaviors.
Using Informatics to Engage Vulnerable Populations in Research: Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Demiris George , Chung Jane , Turner Anne M.
Published: June 2022

Social distancing and “lockdown” measures introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic created barriers to recruitment and engagement of community members in research activities. Information technology tools were quickly introduced to allow for virtual participation of stakeholders in research. Vulnerable populations, namely communities with limited access to resources or at a higher risk to experience bias or discrimination, were less likely to engage in such virtual research initiatives. Informatics tools have the potential to support these populations, but existing disparities require a careful consideration of engagement strategies. We discuss three case studies of ongoing research projects targeting vulnerable populations and highlight the role of informatics in facilitating engagement. Target populations include family caregivers of hospice patients, low-income older adults and patients with dementia and their families. We describe strategies to overcome unique challenges introduced by the pandemic, and ways to build a more resilient future.
Design-Relevant Factors Affecting the Patient Experience in Digital Health: Preliminary Results of an Umbrella Systematic Review
Authors: Wang Tingting , Giunti Guido , Melles Marijke , Goossens Richard
Published: June 2022

Since Covid-19, digital health interventions (DHIs) have been embraced as never before. The pandemic led to many new challenges, including the patient experience in digital health care delivery. In this literature study, we identified and synthesized factors that impact patient experience in digital health (dPEx), and reviewed the methods and strategies relevant to its design and implementation. We conducted an umbrella review including 15 reviews representing 543 studies. Four themes were identified that describe design-relevant factors that impact dPEx: individual context, content, technical issues, and design features. We propose a preliminary framework to explain the relationship between each factor and support user-centered design efforts. Further research is needed to identify which factors have the most impact.
KidneyCloud: A Clinically-Codesigned Solution to Support Kidney Services with Assessing Patients for Transplantation
Authors: Sharma Videha , Foster Simon , Whelan Pauline , Antrobus Steven , Augustine Titus , Ainsworth John , van der Veer Sabine N.
Published: June 2022

There is a need for IT systems that support the complex needs of data management in kidney transplantation. The KidneyCloud project aims to inform a transplant-specific digital solution by exploring patient pathways and data journeys. This paper reports on the early prototyping of the KidneyCloud clinician interface using an iterative codesign methodology. User workshops identified that for making clinical decisions and adding patients to the national waiting list transplant teams relied heavily on manual processes to access data across systems and organisations. Based on the requirements gathered, a prototype interface was designed to provide a unified view on the available patient data, which aligned with clinical workflows. Interactive prototype screens allowed users to gain hands-on experience and provide rich real-time feedback. This informed the necessary functionalities of the interface, but also helped us understand the capabilities required of the back-end solution.
Perspective on Code Submission and Automated Evaluation Platforms for University Teaching
Authors: Auer Florian , Frei Johann , Müller Dominik , Kramer Frank
Published: June 2022

We present a perspective on platforms for code submission and automated evaluation in the context of university teaching. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, such platforms have become an essential asset for remote courses and a reasonable standard for structured code submission concerning increasing numbers of students in computer sciences. Utilizing automated code evaluation techniques exhibits notable positive impacts for both students and teachers in terms of quality and scalability. We identified relevant technical and non-technical requirements for such platforms in terms of practical applicability and secure code submission environments. Furthermore, a survey among students was conducted to obtain empirical data on general perception. We conclude that submission and automated evaluation involves continuous maintenance yet lowers the required workload for teachers and provides better evaluation transparency for students.
Clinical Informatics Professionals’ Training Needs and Job Satisfaction in Singapore
Authors: Sivasegaran Daveraj , Misra Ramesh , Li Daniel , Tan Yung-Ming
Published: June 2022

Objectives: To examine the training needs and job satisfaction of clinical informatics professionals in Singapore public hospitals and institutions. Design: an anonymous online survey was disseminated by institutions’ informatics leads to their respective teams. Results & conclusions: 53 professionals responded to the survey. About 80% of respondents agreed that informatics work was meaningful, and they were happy in their roles. Only 9% indicated they would consider leaving their jobs. Fifty-one per cent of respondents were pleased with the career development opportunities available. Forty-nine percent agreed that their organization looked after their professional growth. Fifty-three percent felt that they received sufficient training opportunities for the work they do, while 25% disagreed. The results suggest that more could be done to improve clinical informatics professional development and training in Singapore.
Simplified Community Based Telecare During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Sen Meghdeep , Khan Naved , Gogia Shashi , Ramachandran Anandhi
Published: June 2022

Telehealth has evolved as a very comprehensive tool for treating patients with mild to moderate symptoms across the globe during the global pandemic. Adoption of Telehealth in India posed special challenges because of its diversity in languages. Lack of proper healthcare infastructure and especially poor network connectivity have affected pre-hospitalisation care. We have developed an easy to use replicable tool and shown the path to succesful telecare for affected communities. Methods MedicAidTM – an EMR software has been used along with Zoom® to quickly provide online consultations for COVID patients, individually and in groups. Results A total of 60 COVID patients were given online consultation and provided support with recovery in all. Conclusion Group based community care is safe for mass treatment of COVID.
Network Analyses on Hyperlinked Online Resources for Dissemination of Clinical Evidence – Updates of COVID-19 Vaccine Information Over Time and Measuring the Freshness of Information
Authors: Abrams Meredith , Wang Dongwen
Published: June 2022

We collected the COVID-19 vaccine online resources and captured the timestamps of their updates. We computed an average lifetime of 68 days for update and derived the speed of their freshness depreciation. The preliminary results have demonstrated the feasibility to incorporate freshness measures into network anaysis to identify both the importance and freshness of online resources.
Usability of Three Graphical User Interfaces for Drug Allergy Documentation
Authors: Muylle Katoo M. , Gentens Kristof , Van Laere Sven , Hamza Chaïmae , Grosber Martine , Cornu Pieter
Published: June 2022

The current drug allergy documentation module in the electronic health record of our institution is in a free-text format. Two versions of a structured and coded drug allergy documentation module were developed. Twenty-five physicians tested the three interfaces via 3x5 test scenarios. The usability was measured for each interface with a system usability scale questionnaire. Both new versions scored significantly better than the current free-text version. User feedback will be used to further optimize the new module.
Design and Development of an Electronic Health Record According to Argentine Gender Identity Law
Authors: Giraldo Liliana , Fink Valeria , Cahn Florencia , Aristegui Inés , Caceres Betiana , Sued Omar , Cesar Carina
Published: June 2022

Health information systems face the challenge of collecting data on patients’ gender identity. The absence of this information may lead the patients to situations of vulnerability and discrimination. The objective of this study is to describe the process of designing and developing an Electronic Health Record according to the Argentine Gender Identity Law. This health record allows clinics to record legal names and surnames, other social names, gender identity, sex at birth, and legal sex.
Towards Data Analysis Environment for Multi-Partner Clinical Research Project – SMART-CARE
Authors: Dudchenko Aleksei , Ringwald Friedemann , Knaup Petra , Ganzinger Matthias
Published: June 2022

A Systems Medicine Approach to Stratification of Cancer Recurrence (SMART-CARE) establishes mass spectrometry-based systems medicine technologies and data analysis pipelines employing expertise of the multiple partners from Heidelberg biomedical campus. We have established a central linked data repository that links clinical, mass spectrometry, and data analysis teams to enable a full cycle of data management. Other questions of setting up the data analysis environment for the multi-partner clinical research project are addressed in this work, too.
How to Retain Participants in User-Centered Design? Towards Recommendations for Minimizing Dropouts
Authors: Fagerlund Asbjørn J. , Smaradottir Berglind F. , Salvi Elisa , Fredeng Aina , Bellika Johan G.
Published: June 2022

Dropout and fatigue is present in most research projects. The present project Chronic Pain includes Fibromyalgia patients and applies a user-centered design approach. Surprisingly to the research group, two years into the project there is zero dropout. As a step towards designing a survey to investigate the patient adherence to the project, the characteristics of the user-centered design process are described in this paper.
A Method for Generating Dashboard Aggregations in an International HIV Consortium
Authors: Lewis Judith T. , Brazier Ellen , Katz Benjamin , Nash Denis , Duda Stephany N.
Published: June 2022

Online dashboards are valuable tools for gaining insights about population health metrics of interest and for disseminating data collected through research networks. The process of aggregating data from separate databases for use in online dashboards, while also ensuring data quality, is complex. We describe a method for integrating HIV dashboard aggregation scripts into an existing web-based data quality checking application and leveraging REDCap to store aggregated metrics.
Application of Business Intelligence in Decision Support to Hospital Management: An Example of Outpatient Clinic Schedule Arrangement
Authors: Hsu Pei-Chia , Huang Wei-Ni , Kuo Kuei-Miao , Yeh Yu-Ting
Published: June 2022

There is a gap between medical resources and patient needs, Managers need to obtain productivity information to optimize resources allocation. The value of this research is that the information provided by the dashboard allows hospital managers problems respond to it quickly. We recommend the research could integrate more data (such as temperature data, national death population data record), so as to be closed to hospital operating cost control and to estimate patients’ needs.
Comparison of Supervised and Self-Supervised Deep Representations Trained on Histological Images
Authors: Rymarczyk Dawid , Borowa Adriana , Bracha Anna , Chronowski Maurycy , Ozimek Wojciech , Zieliński Bartosz
Published: June 2022

Self-supervised methods gain more and more attention, especially in the medical domain, where the number of labeled data is limited. They provide results on par or superior to their fully supervised competitors, yet the difference between information coded by both methods is unclear. This work introduces a novel comparison framework for explaining differences between supervised and self-supervised models using visual characteristics important to the human perceptual system. We apply this framework to models trained for Gleason score and conclude that self-supervised methods are more biased toward contrast and texture transformation than their supervised counterparts. At the same time, supervised methods code more information about the shape.
Validity of Lognormal Distribution in Analyzing Laboratory Test Values
Authors: Shiro Masanori , Kagawa Rina
Published: June 2022

We compared the distribution of laboratory test values with several parametric statistical distributions to show that a lognormal distribution can represent the distribution of laboratory test values. Then, we estimated the distributions of laboratory test values of four datasets including only three published values: two endpoints of reference interval (RI) and one median.
Race and Racialization in Mental Health Research and Implications for Developing and Evaluating Machine Learning Models: A Rapid Review
Authors: Maslej Marta M. , Shen Nelson , Kassam Iman , Rodak Terri , Sikstrom Laura
Published: June 2022

Machine learning models are often trained on sociodemographic features to predict mental health outcomes. Biases in the collection of race-related data can limit the development of useful and fair models. To assess the current state of this data in mental health research, we conducted a rapid review guided by Critical Race Theory. Findings reveal limitations in the measurement and reporting of race and ethnicity, potentially leading to models that amplify health inequities.
A Comparative Analysis of Phenotypes Derived from Genes or Biomedical Literature in COVID-19
Authors: Steenson Sophie , Hawthorne Christopher , Lopez-Campos Guillermo
Published: June 2022

Since the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 in November 2019, there has been an exponential production of literature due to worldwide efforts to understand the interactions between the virus and the human body. Using an “in-house” developed script we retrieved gene annotations and identified phenotype enrichments. Human Phenotype Ontology terms were retrieved from the literature using the Onassis R package. This produced both disease-gene and disease-phenotype data as well as data for gene-phenotype interactions. Overall, we retrieved 181 human phenotypes that were identified by both approaches. Further in-depth analysis of these relationships could provide further insights in the molecular mechanisms related with the observed phenotypes, answers and hypotheses for key concepts within COVID-19 research.
Exploring Molecular Mechanisms Within Biomedical Literature
Authors: Glendinning Nicole , Hawthorne Christopher , Beck Stephanie , Lopez-Campos Guillermo
Published: June 2022

Text mining of the biomedical literature enables vast quantities of information to be extracted and summarised. Here we describe an updated and improved version of previous methodology for the analysis of gene and protein biomarkers that enables the use of the newer Pubtator Central annotations, based in full text, improving the performance using a local SQLite database, that reduces the running time and resources required to perform the analyses facilitating its use in any computer, and expands its capabilities to enable the retrieval and analysis of chemical and metabolic biomarkers.
Exploring the Use and Adoption of Wearable Physical Activity Trackers in Oil-Rich Nations: A Qualitative Study of Youth Perspectives from Kuwait
Authors: Altabtabaei Rabab , Alhuwail Dari
Published: June 2022

This study aimed to uncover participants’ perspectives about the use of self-tracking wearables and describe the barriers and motivators for adopting them. Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The analysis of the transcribed interviewed followed a thematic analysis approach and utilized the Framework method. The findings highlight the importance of wearables to increase physical activity health interventions targeting sedentary lifestyles.
An International Research Collaborative to Examine Global Health Resilience Using the MyStrengths+MyHealth Application
Authors: Austin Robin R. , Lozada Erika , Secginli Selda , Werner Aenne , Monsen Karen A. , Martin Karen S.
Published: June 2022

International organizations have called for the development of programs to strengthen global health resilience. This poster describes the development of an international research collaborative to examine whole-person health and resilience using the web-based application MyStrengths+MyHealth (MSMH). MSMH enables individuals to self-report strengths (resilience), challenges, and needs using simplified terms that have been community validated and at the fourth grade US reading level.
A power information security partition storage method based on multidimensional data mining
Authors: Li Ling , Fang Yan
Published: June 2022

Aiming at the problems of low security coefficient and low storage efficiency of traditional methods, a power information security partition storage method based on multidimensional data mining is designed. Firstly, the relationship value between power information data is analyzed and determined, and the power information collection is completed with the help of covariance matrix. Then, the membership function of multidimensional power information data is calculated, and the noise reduction of multidimensional power information is completed by calculating Lagrange coefficient. Finally, the multidimensional information data is analyzed by two-dimensional correlation, the multidimensional power information data is layered, the partition structure is optimized, the data of the three regions after stratification are encrypted respectively, so as to complete the secure storage of power information data. Experimental results show that the security factor of power information security partition storage using this method is always higher than 0.9, and the storage efficiency is high.
SETTLEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE PROTECTION ISSUES IN SCIENTIFIC AND DESIGN DOCUMENTATION
Authors: Kovalska Gelena , Smilka Vladyslav
Published: June 2022

The article considers modern approaches and legally regulated methods of developing research and design documentation on the boundaries and modes of use of protected areas of architectural and urban monuments. The peculiarities of the Historical and Architectural Reference Plan approved in Kyiv are considered. Prerequisites for compiling research and project documentation «Boundaries and modes of use of protected areas of architectural / urban planning monuments». Examples of project documentation are given and the need to harmonize requirements at all levels of urban planning and project documentation is determined.
INCLUSION OF ETHNIC ZONING IN THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONS OF UKRAINE
Authors: Timokhin Viktor , Shebek Nadiia , Tretiak Yuliia
Published: June 2022

The authors of the article consider the problem of including ethnic cultures in the processes of sustainable development and the maximum use of the creative economy in Ukraine. Documents of international organizations, the results of research by famous scientists in the humanities, architecture and urban planning confirm the relevance of the topic of the article. The confrontation between global civilization and regional cultures, which manifests itself in the confrontation between progress and traditions, has intensified in the rivalry between postmodernism and modernism. The principle of postmodern inclusiveness, in contrast to the exclusivity of modernism, opens up new prospects for the preservation and renewal of traditions in many countries, including Ukraine, where twelve ethnic regions have developed historically. The authors of the article traced the historical stages of the development of ethnic cultures in these regions based on the original synergistic method of polarized cycles. This method focuses on the stable order of cyclical changes in the ups and downs of regional cultures, which makes it possible to diagnose and predict their development. The forecast indicates the leading role of small settlements in the sustainable development of regional cultures. In Volyn these are Volodymyr-Volynskyi and Zymne, Olyka and Gubkiv, Dubno and Klevan, Mezhyrich, Ostrog and Plyasheva. There are many more such centers in Galicia. Among them: Brody and Drohobych, Zhovkva and Zolochiv, Krekhiv and Olesko, Pidhirtsi and Pidkamin, Univ and Halych, Kolomyia and Kosiv, Manyava and Rohatyn, Berezhany and Buchach, Zbarazh and Kremenets, Skala-Podilska and Chortkiv. The centers of ethnic culture in the Sivers'kyi region are formed around Baturyn and Gustyn, Kachanivka and Kozelets, Lyubech and Nizhyn, Novhorod-Siverskyi and Ostra, Pryluky and Sokyryntsi, Akhtyrka and Hlukhiv, Putivl and Romny. In Podillya, these centers include Bar and Brailiv, Voronovitsa and Lyadova, Mohyliv-Podilskyi, Letychiv and Medzhibizh. There are no less centers of ethnic culture in Bukovyna and Zakarpattia, in Polissya and Prydniprovya, in Slobozhanshchyna, in Tavria and in Crimea. Monastic complexes, handicrafts, museums, fairs, monuments of architecture and urban planning are concentrated there. Their rational use and functioning determine the inclusion of ethnic regions and Ukraine as a whole in the processes of sustainable development.
CHRONOLOGICAL AND TERRITORIAL LOCALIZATION OF NON-EXISTENT PRZEMYSL CHURCHES ON THE LEFT BANK OF THE SAN ON THE BASIS OF WRITTEN, CARTOGRAPHIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL MATERIALS
Authors: Frankiv Roman
Published: June 2022

The article is devoted to the systematization and analysis of materials related to the mentions and localization of a number of churches in one of the suburbs of Przemysl called Zasanie (Zasiannia). The coordination of archaeological, cartographic and written data made it possible to more accurately determine the location and chronology of the occurrence of some objects that may date back to the Old Rus` time. Based on the chosen method of comparative analysis of written, cartographic and archaeological data, an attempt was made to territorially and chronologically locate the churches of the Eastern Rite of the Zasanie district in Przemyśl, which are mentioned in a number of historical sources. In this context, the problems of the topic are outlined, which is the lack of critical generalization of written and descriptive materials, the lack of traceability of the connection of archaeological material X - XIV centuries with the further nature of the place existence.
The connection of the archeological layer of the Rurik period at 7 Krasinskego Street with the Church of the Mother of God (Cathedral of the Virgin and the Escape of the Virgin to Egypt) at the beginning of the same street is traced, the exact location of which is shown in the figure. It has been determined that it probably existed under a different dedication (the Nativity of Christ) from the time of the ancient Rus` princes, as archival materials mention the privileges granted to the church in the 14th and 15th centuries. In later publications relating to its dismantling, it is referred to as the Epiphany.
For the first time, on the basis of a combination of written and cartographic materials, the location of the Church of the Savior (Spas) in the area of Kazanow on Zasanie was localized. The possible presence of a temple here, the tradition of which dates back to ancient times, is confirmed by the presence of cemeteries of the time, which were discovered as a result of archaeological excavations.
An attempt was made to connect the deaf hints of the existence of the church with the dedication of St. Trinity with archaeological material found on the street. Grunwaldska 107. It is established that the available data are currently insufficient, not only for the exact, but also the approximate chronological and territorial location of the building.
AN APPLIED RELEVANCE OF THE CROSS SYMBOL IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH ARCHITECTURE
Authors: Khaidukov Vladyslav
Published: June 2022

The article examines the problem of analysing the symbolism in the architecture of Orthodox churches. Scientific works were analysed in the study of the cross symbol in material culture, including architectural objects located on the territory of Ukraine. It was determined the interrelation of the form and meaning of the symbol. The perception diversity of the cross symbol was described depending on its functional purpose and popular culture interpretation of Christian images. The semantic difference has been revealed between the notions "sign" and "symbol".  The philosophical aspect of the symbol meaning and its influence on the temple sacred core formation has been analysed. Three main periods in the development of the auxiliary historical discipline of staurography have been determined which were characterised by the gradual increase of scientific content in the studies. The article reveals the lack of studies of the cross symbol in architectural theory, despite its wide use in the Orthodox sacred architecture. Proposed to study the applied meaning of the symbol in the architectural staurography framework, as part of architectural theory. Scientific literature was analysed in relating to the field of architecture to identify the process of formation of architectural staurography. Author's findings were implemented in the educational process of the fifth year during the design of the Orthodox Church complex. Architectural and constructive component, volumetric and spatial decision was modernised for a sacral building. The image and semantic perception of the cross symbol was analysed as a part of the architectural sacral space of the temple. The process of enhancing the visual component of the temple complex architecture was described in the ensemble and temple-dominant relationship. Examples of architectural and restoration aspects and visual harmonization of Orthodox churches were demonstrated within the Christian traditions.
MODELING OF MASS TYPES OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AS DYNAMIC SPATIAL STRUCTURES
Authors: Fadieieva Kseniia
Published: June 2022

The article presents a method for modeling mass types of public buildings as dynamic spatial structures, developed to determine the nature of their structure. The essence of this method is to identify the belonging of the premises to the "hard" structure based on five features: direct participation in technology; stationary equipment; sustainability of appointment; consistency of use; constancy of spatial configuration. By identifying important (integrative) connections for the functional purpose, it is possible to determine the nature of the structure of which the room is a part. With the help of the proposed algorithm, the affiliation of any room to the operational and conservative subsystem is established. Based on the determination of the affiliation of all premises to both subsystems, a "map" of the distribution of "hard" and "flexible" areas in the structure of the object is created and its structural analysis is performed. Determining the characteristics of the premises on these grounds determines its place in one or another substructure of the object. The developed method helps to take into account further changes in the conditions for the use of space and various unforeseen factors and conditions that may arise in the future. The proposed method can be supplemented in the future with other features, which will enable a deeper analysis of the structure of architectural objects and the creation of more rational planning schemes during design. Determining the belonging of each room and space of the building to both subsystems allows you to get a "map" of the location of "hard" and "flexible" sections in its structure. This algorithm has been tested in the analysis of dozens of public facilities for various functional purposes. A visual map of the distribution of conservative and operational subsystems in the system and "rigid" and "flexible" sections in the structure of these buildings is obtained. The analysis of the planning structure of public buildings showed that the traditional approach did not take into account the factor of "change over time". The "hard" parts of the conservative subsystem are located scattered and thus "cut" the potentially "flexible" and efficient in its entirety space of the operating subsystem.
IMPROVEMENT OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF WOOD AT THE ACCOUNT OF THEIR ADHESIVE
Authors: Homon Sviatoslav , Gomon Svyatoslav , Matviiuk Oleksandr , Chornomaz Nataliya
Published: June 2022

High-quality solid wood of deciduous and coniferous species in Ukraine is becoming less and less every year. Therefore it is necessary to use that wood which is available. Various methods and techniques are used to improve the mechanical properties of wood. One of them is gluing wood boards of different thickness. In this article we present the following studies taking into account the actual work of the material.

The method of researches of glued wood of different breeds by axial compression along fibers by short-term loading at standard humidity (by increase of displacements) is given. Complete deformation diagrams “stress σc - deformations uc” are constructed and the main parameters are established: maximum disturbances, critical deformations, initial modulus of elasticity. The strength of glued wood increases in comparison with the indicators of continuous humidity of 12% at the age of 60 by 13-25%; critical deformations slightly increase or decrease in one direction or another; the initial modulus of elasticity increases by 13–31%.

This improvement is due to the ingress of glue into the body of wood, ie due to gluing is the modification of wood and the formation of composite material. The strength of such a composition is directly affected by the thickness of the board. The smaller the thickness of the board, the stronger the product.

It is established that the deformation diagrams of glued wood have two branches: ascending and descending. That is, the work of such composite materials is observed, both in the subcritical stage and in the supercritical stage. Therefore, the samples have a certain residual strength after passing the maximum stress values.

It has been established that gluing wood increases the strength and initial modulus of elasticity of the composite material and depends on the thickness of the board.
SPECIFICS OF CALCULATING AREAS OF CITY BLOCKS BY UTILIZING THE PHOTOGRAMMETRIC (PHOTOTHEODOLITE) METHOD
Authors: Katushkov Volodymyr
Published: June 2022

The definition of the territory of urban development by various methods, including such as geodetic, photogrammetric and cartographic, is considered. It is found that the use of geodetic methods with direct coordination of contour points of the figure on the ground allows to obtain the most accurate and reliable result. The advantages and disadvantages of using photogrammetric method of research located in a closed area, where you can not always see the entire contour of the area. It is noted that when processing aerial photographs, regardless of what they were obtained, there are questions of correct decoding. In the process of decoding is finding the right area, which is associated with the correct location of the contour surrounding the area. It is proved that photogrammetric methods for determining the area remain priority methods that helps to proper allocation of time and funding through the use of such an approach. Problems of using quasi-aerial photographs taken from a height of about 2 km are described. The main obstacles that arise when processing aerial photographs are analyzed, namely - correct decoding, which depends on the openness of the territory in which the city district is located, that is the presence of dead zones. Recommendations are given to eliminate problems that occur in dead zones where 3D measurements are virtually impossible, for example, in this case, you can use either multiple measurements or a comparative method with other methods of determining areas.
HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF THE FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC SPACES IN THE FAR EAST
Authors: Holovatiuk Alina
Published: June 2022

The concept of "semantic architectural stereotype" is defined in the article. The descriptive characteristics of space and personality in the countries of the Far East (Japan, China) are given. The architectural semantic stereotypes for the given period and society are listed. Social habits, traditions and cultural norms in the Far Eastern countries are analyzed. The concept of a meme in architecture was described. Memes were identified for Japanese and Chinese cultures, then they were replicated in public spaces of other cultures.
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT AND BASIC PRINCIPLES OF TEA ARCHITECTURE IN JAPAN
Authors: Parkhomchuk Mykhaiolo
Published: June 2022

This paper reviews several examples of Japanese tea architecture in order to identify its specific features in the context of its historical development. Based on this, the main principles of the formation of tea architecture in Japan are defined. The analysis is conducted in relation to three main factors that influenced the formation of tea architecture: vernacular architecture, noble architecture and the philosophical ideas of Zen Buddhism. As an example, three tea houses of the master Sen no Rikyu (1522-1591) were used, namely: Kasa-tei, Shigure-tei (Todaiji Monastery, Kyoto) and Tai-an (Myoki-an Monastery, Kyoto), and the palace of Villa Katsura (1620-1658), commissioned by Prince Toshihito. The Kasa-tei and Shigure-tei houses are characterised by active inheriting of the structural elements and forms of vernacular housing. The Tai-an is a vivid reflection of aristocratic and Zen traditions. In the architecture of villa Katsura there is an influence of several directions of aristocratic and vernacular architectural styles. In each example, the influence of these three factors was detected at several levels: in the formation of the environment of the tea house (tea garden), in the structure and composition of the buildings, in the internal space of the buildings and at the level of semantics of the complexes. Among the variety of teahouses, at each determined level the preference may be given to one or another stylistic direction. For example, the traditions of vernacular architecture in the Kasa-tei and Shigure-tei houses are increasingly expressed in the exterior of the buildings and in the overall character of the complex. The aristocratic and ascetic spirit of the Tai-an house is mainly expressed in the interior of the building. In the architecture of Villa Katsura – similar to the examples mentioned above – the tradition of vernacular architecture is mainly present in the exterior and surroundings of the building, while the interior stays within the aristocratic tradition. The basic principles of tea architecture identified in the paper are arranged according to their origin and localization of application in the final table.
Heat supply of buildings with environmentally friendly sources using solar energy
Authors: Venhryn Iryna , Shapoval Stepan , Zhelykh Vasyl , Kozak Khrystyna , Gulai Bohdan
Published: June 2022

Taking into account the fact that the volume of traditional fuel energy is not significant and limited, it is important for the present and future generation to introduce new progressive ideas concerning alternative changes in the fuel energy complex in the prism of environmental education. The issues of energy efficiency of alternative fuels in Ukraine is more acute than in the world. The reasons for this are outdated technologies, the exhaustion of resources, the use of fixed assets for electricity and heat generation, which together with low fuel efficiency leads to significant emissions of harmful substances. The use of solar energy in Ukraine will make it less dependent on fluctuations in fuel prices. It is known that, solar installations are often characterized by complex structures or low utilization of the useful space, require complex electro mechanical systems and guidance mechanisms. Currently, there are a significant number of solar collectors, different design and technical and economic indicators. Environmental friendliness and economic benefits of these systems remain the main issue during installation. Taking into account the scientific and technological progress that reduces the cost of energy obtained with the help of solar collectors, the improvement of structures that generate thermal and electrical energy remains an urgent issue today. The paper offers design solutions for improving the translucent facades of buildings, which today play an extremely important role in architectural and structural terms. Such a solution based on the use of solar energy is a solar collector integrated into the light transparent facade of the building, which will save space for its self-installation and allow generating consumer energy by the structure of the building. Theoretical formulas for constructing and calculating the energy characteristics of a solar power supply system are elucidated for the proposed design of a hybrid thermal and photovoltaic solar collector.
Energy efficiency of operational regimes of combined heat and power plants of industrial enterprises
Authors: Baranovska S. , Filonenko V.
Published: June 2022

Enterprises with energy-intensive production have combined heat and power plants (CHP) in their structure. During the implementation of energy saving measures, it is possible to achieve different ratios between the indicators of the efficiency of consumption of thermal and electrical energy by enterprises for production. With certain ratios between specific heat and electricity consumption in production, the enterprise is forced to buy a certain part of the electricity in the district power system (DPS) to prevent the discharge of steam exhausted by the turbine into the atmosphere or to deliver excess electricity of its own generation to the DPS. The problem cited in the article indicates that the choice is determined by the prices for fuel for CHP and the ratio between the prices for electricity purchased in the DPS and delivered to the DPS. Although electricity consumption in the production of sugar does not exceed 11% of the energy of the fuel, it is profitable to generate it in excess (turbine generators operate at maximum, close to the nominal mode) and deliver it to the distribution zone at a price higher than the cost. The proposed method for selecting operating modes for CHP turbine plants using the example of a sugar plant, which can also be used for the construction industry, as well as a method for determining energy costs for all operating modes of a sugar plant turbine plant. The influence of the cost of electricity in the distribution zone on the choice of the mode of operation of turbine plants of the CHP, which provide the minimum financial costs for the energy supply of the enterprise, has been established. A method for determining the standard size of a CHP turbine plant that satisfies the specific indicators of heat and electricity consumption of an enterprise is presented.
Energy-efficient microclimate formation in a historical religious monument building with wall paintings
Authors: Vakhula V.
Published: June 2022

In order to preserve complex historical objects with unique architectural, engineering solutions and monumental art that are of cultural and historical value, the task of maintaining the microclimate parameters determined by museum specialists is relevant. The object of the study is St. Sophia Cathedral – a monument of architecture, history and monumental painting of national importance, which is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The location of it in the city centre determines the influence of adverse outdoor conditions, in particular, high air pollution, and the attraction of the site – a high level of attendance and, as a result, dynamic changes in the indoor parameters of the air environment. The existing regime of heat, moisture and gases in the St. Sophia Cathedral is periodic with characteristic maxima of temperature and relative humidity values in different areas of the building when people visit it. Three series of natural studies of the air environment parameters in the Cathedral were carried out. The first series was held on 02 October 2019 at an outdoor temperature of plus 18.9 °C and a relative humidity of 47.5 % with the ventilation system turned off and on before the start of the heating season. The second series of measurements was carried out on 12-14 November 2019 at an outside air temperature of plus 8.9 °C and a relative humidity of 73 % with the ventilation turned off and the heating turned on. The third series of measurements was carried out on 08 February 2020 at an outside air temperature of minus 3.2 °C and a relative humidity of 56.2 % with ventilation off and heating on. An analysis of the results indicates the need for reconstruction and modernization of the engineering microclimate systems and heat supply of the Cathedral. Currently, the physical deterioration of heating and ventilation systems is 75-85%. They need immediate reconstruction and change of operating mode. Taking into account the performed field studies, a project for the modernization of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems was developed.
The Preferred learning Methods for technical and non-technical University students in the Kurdistan region of Iraq
Authors: Mohamad Kurdistan Hameed , Saeed Shwan Faraj
Published: June 2022

هدفت الدراسة الى التعرف على اساليب التعلم المفضلة لدى طلبةالجامعات التقنية وغير التقنية في ضوء بعض المتغيرات، ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة قام الباحثان بإعداد استبانة على ضوء مقياس اساليب التعلم المعد من قبل ريتشار فلدر (Richard Felder)وباربارا سولومون ((Barbara Solomon وبلغ عدد فقراته (38) فقرة، وبعد التحقق من خصائصه السايكومترية طبق على عينة قوامها (203) طالب وطالبة تم اختيارهم بالطريقة العشوائية الطبقية حسب المتغيرات(الجامعة، التخصص، المرحلة، الجنس) في جامعتي گرمیان و السليمانية التقنية من العام الدراسي (2020/2021) . وبعد جمع وتحليل البيانات، توصلت الدراسة بان ثلث طلبة عينة الدراسة ليس لديهم أسلوب محدد ومفضل في التعلم، اما بالنسبة لأساليب التعلم فقد جاء الاسلوب (البصري- اللفظي) في المرتبة الاولى ويليه الاسلوب (التتابعي- الكلي) ثم الاسلوب (الحسي-الحدسي) و الاسلوب (العملي-التأملي) في المرتبة الاخيرة لدى جميع افراد عينة الدراسة ولجميع متغيرات الدراسة ماعدا طلبة التخصصات الانسانية والطالبات، فقد جاء الاسلوب (التتابعي- الكلي) في المرتبة الاولى و(البصري-اللفظي) في المرتبة الثانية.وخلصت الدراسة إلى مجموعة من التوصيات ذات الصلة بالموضوع.