Technology affordances are a method for technology users to carry out actions based on the possibilities provided by a certain technology. In order to systematically grasp the research hotspots and evolution of techno...Technology affordances are a method for technology users to carry out actions based on the possibilities provided by a certain technology. In order to systematically grasp the research hotspots and evolution of technology affordances at home and abroad, and clarify the characteristics and development direction of technology affordances research in China, we use CiteSpace software to visualize and analyze the research literature on technology affordances at home and abroad. The research results of technology affordances at home and abroad are increasing, and the number of scholars who have researched technology affordances is large, but the cooperation among authors is generally scattered;among foreign research on technology affordances, information technology, knowledge technology, artificial intelligence, digital technology and web 2.0 are the hot spots of research;among domestic research on technology affordances, the connotation of technology affordances, social media, interaction design and user purchase are the hotspots;there are differences in the research frontiers of technology affordances research at home and abroad, but they all focus on the field of social media.展开更多
To become a qualified EFL （English as a Foreign Language） student teacher who can take an English teaching job in primary or high school after graduation, he or she must learn and use teacher knowledge inside and ou...To become a qualified EFL （English as a Foreign Language） student teacher who can take an English teaching job in primary or high school after graduation, he or she must learn and use teacher knowledge inside and outside the classroom. Adopting a narrative research, this paper discusses eight excellent EFL student teachers＇ perception of affordances for learning to teaching beyond the classroom based on the theories of affordance and niche. The results show that perceiving many affordances for learning to teach in their niches is of great significance for student teachers to improve their teaching competence. To make student teachers become qualified, we teacher trainers should not ignore the importance of leaming-to-teach beyond the classroom.展开更多
This paper proposes a novel framework called‘cultural affordances’to examine the dynamic interplay among technology,users and culture,as multilevel and multidirectional interactive networks.The framework includes th...This paper proposes a novel framework called‘cultural affordances’to examine the dynamic interplay among technology,users and culture,as multilevel and multidirectional interactive networks.The framework includes three dimensions.1)Cultural affordances of technology describe what technology can offer users and culture in terms of behavioural or cultural changes.2)Cultural affordances of users describe what users can offer other users,technology and culture in terms of behavioural,technological or cultural changes.3)Affordances of the cultural describe what culture can offer users and technology in terms of the design and use of technology as well as related changes.To establish the need for a culturally oriented extension to affordance theory,we first revisit Gibson's original definition of affordances of the environment and discuss its significance and limitations,including the need to understand the interplay between technology and users in the digital era.We contend that culture,as an assemblage of all relations and practices,should be included as an indispensable part of affordance theory,and we provide a detailed explanation of the novel,three-dimensional framework of cultural affordances.We then apply the framework to three prior empirical studies and one ongoing study to demonstrate how the framework can be used as an analytic tool to deepen our understanding of the multilevel and multidirectional interplay among technology,users and culture,and we identify related changes,focusing on WeChat.We also discuss how the framework can provide directions for designing new technologies to improve collaborations among users,between users and designers,and between an online platform and the offline world.展开更多
During a terrorist attack on a supermarket,the use of emergency exits is essential for effective evacuation and saving lives.However,people tend to ignore emergency situations.This behavior can lengthen evacuation tim...During a terrorist attack on a supermarket,the use of emergency exits is essential for effective evacuation and saving lives.However,people tend to ignore emergency situations.This behavior can lengthen evacuation times,endanger individuals,and even prove fatal.In this context,we conducted a series of experiments to explore the links between cognition and the dynamics of human capabilities in a complex and changing environment.In a series of behavioral experiments and computer simulations,we found that active guidance by green flashing lights at emergency exits impacts the behavior of individuals in an emergency evacuation situation in a supermarket;this tested our hypothesis that changing the environment in turn changes the evacuation behavior of individuals.We also show that environmental modification can help in decision-making in an emergency situation.Furthermore,the results of computer simulations support a possible modeling of the influence of affordances on the evacuation behavior of agents in a complexvirtual environment.展开更多
This paper reports on an ethnographic inquiry into the linguistic and sociocultural affordances available to English and Japanese foreign language learners through their engagement in a social learning space at a Japa...This paper reports on an ethnographic inquiry into the linguistic and sociocultural affordances available to English and Japanese foreign language learners through their engagement in a social learning space at a Japanese university. By social learning space we refer to a facility in which students come together in order to learn with and from each other in a non- formal setting. To explore the social learning dynamic in this environment, we carried out a longitudinal ethnographic inquiry. Data came primarily from interviews with learners and administrators, supported by participant-observations. A thematic analysis of the data, informed by ecological and community of practice perspectives, pointed to the emergence of a community of learners and revealed how closely the affordances were connected with the emergent community. In this paper we report on the findings related to the affordances which gave rise to language learning opportunities, the relationship of these affordances to the conditions which supported the development of a community of learners, and the role of learner autonomy in regard to these two interrelated phenomena.展开更多
With rapid urbanization in China,an increasing building density has squeezed the urban public space.Community streets are occupied by motor vehicles or other functions,and can no longer sufficiently support children t...With rapid urbanization in China,an increasing building density has squeezed the urban public space.Community streets are occupied by motor vehicles or other functions,and can no longer sufficiently support children to carry out safe and independent activities.As an important space for children’s daily natural contact and social activities,the lack of the spatial function of streets results in a decline in children’s subjective initiative and social abilities.The United Nations has stressed the importance of community as the basic unit of space for children’s daily activities in building child friendly cities.It is urgent to reshape child-friendly community streets and support children’s healthy growth.Integrating previous research results on affordance theory and design,children’s growth and environment,and street-game spaces,this study focuses on investigating 23 community streets in four residential communities in Nanjing through questionnaires,interviews,observations,and other methods.Then,from the perspective of cognitive affordance,functional affordance,and social affordance,it analyzes the behavioral possibilities provided by the environment and the needs of the children-user group.Finally,from the perspectives of openness and security,preference and diversity,positive and negative,and reality and potential,it proposes a method to assess the existing environment.This study aims to extract the significant characteristics of the built environment that effectively support and promote children’s outdoors activities,and explore the design strategy of improving street space sharing through optimizing space elements and structure at the medium and micro levels,so as to respond to multiple goals including livable city development from the perspective of child friendliness.This study also tries to change the logical way of design thinking and provide an eco-psychological perspective on how to build a child-friendly community.展开更多
We hereby comment on the interesting systematic review by Grewal et al where they have provided an overall picture of the current status of available tele-health programs in the United States with emphasis on the Amaz...We hereby comment on the interesting systematic review by Grewal et al where they have provided an overall picture of the current status of available tele-health programs in the United States with emphasis on the Amazon Clinic.Their analysis is an appreciable effort in discovering the features available and features lacking in these tele-health programs.The concept of tele-health originated to curtail the need for physical attendance of patients at health clinics,and has been beneficial during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.We implore that the pearls and pitfalls of these programs have to be understood by policymakers prior to forming a consensus regarding the availability,accessibility and affordability of these programs as methods of healthcare delivery.Unrestricted proliferation of tele-health programs in their current form may pose threats to patient and provider safety and medicolegal liability.However,patients and providers must work together to improve them to meet their expectations and enable them to provide the best care for the ailing public.展开更多
This review examines the critical risks,barriers,and success factors in achieving sustainable affordable housing(SAH)by addressing environmental,economic,social and technical dimensions of sustainability.The aim of th...This review examines the critical risks,barriers,and success factors in achieving sustainable affordable housing(SAH)by addressing environmental,economic,social and technical dimensions of sustainability.The aim of this study is to identify different critical risks and barriers to the development of the Sustainable Affordable Housing(SAH)CSF framework.The objectives of this research are to define SAH(Sustainable Affordable Housing)and important factors for achieving SAH and to develop SAH Critical Success Factors(CSFs)frameworks.To achieve these objectives,there are two methods for reviewing and analyzing documents,i.e.,systematic review and bibliographic review.The years of publication are limited to 2014 to 2023 in the English language and restricted to open access.A total of 63 articles were retrieved and screened for relevance identified as directly relevant to our topic using the PRISMA systematic review process.The growth pattern aligns strongly with an exponential growth model,as evidenced by a high R^(2) value of 0.9133 indicating a robust correlation and demonstrating the accelerating interest in the field over the past decade.This comprehensive analysis led to the development of the sustainable affordable housing(SAH)critical success framework,providing a structured approach to understanding and implementing critical factors for sustainable and affordable housing initiatives.The findings emphasize the need for integrated policy reforms,innovative construction technologies,and collaborative stakeholder engagement to advance the SAH agenda.Future research directions include conducting longitudinal studies to assess the long-term impacts of SAH policies,comparative analyses of international best practices,and explorations into emerging construction technologies.展开更多
BACKGROUND Current antiviral treatment for chronic hepatitis B can suppress viral replication and reduce the risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer.It requires lifelong daily medication,and long-term adherence is often ci...BACKGROUND Current antiviral treatment for chronic hepatitis B can suppress viral replication and reduce the risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer.It requires lifelong daily medication,and long-term adherence is often cited as a concern when initiating treatment.Hepatitis B treatment adherence in the context of the patient’s medical and life experiences remains underexplored.AIM To evaluate factors associated with adherence to hepatitis B oral antiviral treatment.METHODS A global online survey was administered anonymously to adults(aged 18 years or older)living with chronic hepatitis B.A subsample of 614 individuals who reported being on hepatitis B treatment was included in the analysis.Indices for treatment affordability,healthcare service acceptability,and individual physical,psychological,and emotional functioning were constructed(Cronbach’s alpha=0.71-0.83).Data analysis was conducted using Stata/BE 17.0.RESULTS Overall,81%of respondents reported high adherence to hepatitis B treatment.Lower adherence was observed among individuals who identified as African or African American(P=0.008).Among participants with low adherence,60%cited affordability as a challenge(P=0.068),53%identified healthcare service acceptability as a challenge(P=0.04),79%described physical functioning as a challenge(P=0.002),and 40.5%reported difficulties with psychological functioning(P=0.55).CONCLUSION Findings demonstrate high treatment adherence,although access to and acceptability of healthcare services,as well as an individual’s physical functioning challenges,appear to be related to low adherence.展开更多
Do you like animals?Animals are cute.Some people like loyal dogs,some like adorable cats,and others prefer fluffy bunnies.But my favorite animals are naughty hamsters because they are full of energy.With just a little...Do you like animals?Animals are cute.Some people like loyal dogs,some like adorable cats,and others prefer fluffy bunnies.But my favorite animals are naughty hamsters because they are full of energy.With just a little food and water,they can thrive.Plus,they are really affordable,unlike cats and dogs that can cost several hundred or even over a thousand yuan.展开更多
Imagine a city that seems to hum rather than roar-a place where innovation moves at the pace of everyday life instead of like the flashy glamor of high-end tech hubs.This is Liuzhou,a city in southern China that is qu...Imagine a city that seems to hum rather than roar-a place where innovation moves at the pace of everyday life instead of like the flashy glamor of high-end tech hubs.This is Liuzhou,a city in southern China that is quietly shaping the future of electric vehicles(EVs).It has become an unlikely yet powerful engine of change in the world of clean mobility.展开更多
Under the principle of economy,ecology,function,landscape and personalization,the landscape of Ankang South Affordable Housing in Binzhou has been designed in accordance with the characteristic of affordable applicati...Under the principle of economy,ecology,function,landscape and personalization,the landscape of Ankang South Affordable Housing in Binzhou has been designed in accordance with the characteristic of affordable application apartment and the local soil and climatic conditions in Binzhou.Making the scenery by the plants primarily and selecting the trees with stronger resistance to soline-alkalic soil,cold,and drought,the whole design has been divided into 4 scenic spots and 23 gardens.展开更多
文摘Technology affordances are a method for technology users to carry out actions based on the possibilities provided by a certain technology. In order to systematically grasp the research hotspots and evolution of technology affordances at home and abroad, and clarify the characteristics and development direction of technology affordances research in China, we use CiteSpace software to visualize and analyze the research literature on technology affordances at home and abroad. The research results of technology affordances at home and abroad are increasing, and the number of scholars who have researched technology affordances is large, but the cooperation among authors is generally scattered;among foreign research on technology affordances, information technology, knowledge technology, artificial intelligence, digital technology and web 2.0 are the hot spots of research;among domestic research on technology affordances, the connotation of technology affordances, social media, interaction design and user purchase are the hotspots;there are differences in the research frontiers of technology affordances research at home and abroad, but they all focus on the field of social media.
文摘To become a qualified EFL （English as a Foreign Language） student teacher who can take an English teaching job in primary or high school after graduation, he or she must learn and use teacher knowledge inside and outside the classroom. Adopting a narrative research, this paper discusses eight excellent EFL student teachers＇ perception of affordances for learning to teaching beyond the classroom based on the theories of affordance and niche. The results show that perceiving many affordances for learning to teach in their niches is of great significance for student teachers to improve their teaching competence. To make student teachers become qualified, we teacher trainers should not ignore the importance of leaming-to-teach beyond the classroom.
文摘This paper proposes a novel framework called‘cultural affordances’to examine the dynamic interplay among technology,users and culture,as multilevel and multidirectional interactive networks.The framework includes three dimensions.1)Cultural affordances of technology describe what technology can offer users and culture in terms of behavioural or cultural changes.2)Cultural affordances of users describe what users can offer other users,technology and culture in terms of behavioural,technological or cultural changes.3)Affordances of the cultural describe what culture can offer users and technology in terms of the design and use of technology as well as related changes.To establish the need for a culturally oriented extension to affordance theory,we first revisit Gibson's original definition of affordances of the environment and discuss its significance and limitations,including the need to understand the interplay between technology and users in the digital era.We contend that culture,as an assemblage of all relations and practices,should be included as an indispensable part of affordance theory,and we provide a detailed explanation of the novel,three-dimensional framework of cultural affordances.We then apply the framework to three prior empirical studies and one ongoing study to demonstrate how the framework can be used as an analytic tool to deepen our understanding of the multilevel and multidirectional interplay among technology,users and culture,and we identify related changes,focusing on WeChat.We also discuss how the framework can provide directions for designing new technologies to improve collaborations among users,between users and designers,and between an online platform and the offline world.
文摘During a terrorist attack on a supermarket,the use of emergency exits is essential for effective evacuation and saving lives.However,people tend to ignore emergency situations.This behavior can lengthen evacuation times,endanger individuals,and even prove fatal.In this context,we conducted a series of experiments to explore the links between cognition and the dynamics of human capabilities in a complex and changing environment.In a series of behavioral experiments and computer simulations,we found that active guidance by green flashing lights at emergency exits impacts the behavior of individuals in an emergency evacuation situation in a supermarket;this tested our hypothesis that changing the environment in turn changes the evacuation behavior of individuals.We also show that environmental modification can help in decision-making in an emergency situation.Furthermore,the results of computer simulations support a possible modeling of the influence of affordances on the evacuation behavior of agents in a complexvirtual environment.
基金the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science for a Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C) [No.23520674] which has enabled us to extend this study for an additional four years
文摘This paper reports on an ethnographic inquiry into the linguistic and sociocultural affordances available to English and Japanese foreign language learners through their engagement in a social learning space at a Japanese university. By social learning space we refer to a facility in which students come together in order to learn with and from each other in a non- formal setting. To explore the social learning dynamic in this environment, we carried out a longitudinal ethnographic inquiry. Data came primarily from interviews with learners and administrators, supported by participant-observations. A thematic analysis of the data, informed by ecological and community of practice perspectives, pointed to the emergence of a community of learners and revealed how closely the affordances were connected with the emergent community. In this paper we report on the findings related to the affordances which gave rise to language learning opportunities, the relationship of these affordances to the conditions which supported the development of a community of learners, and the role of learner autonomy in regard to these two interrelated phenomena.
基金This paper was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,China(Grant no.51978140).
文摘With rapid urbanization in China,an increasing building density has squeezed the urban public space.Community streets are occupied by motor vehicles or other functions,and can no longer sufficiently support children to carry out safe and independent activities.As an important space for children’s daily natural contact and social activities,the lack of the spatial function of streets results in a decline in children’s subjective initiative and social abilities.The United Nations has stressed the importance of community as the basic unit of space for children’s daily activities in building child friendly cities.It is urgent to reshape child-friendly community streets and support children’s healthy growth.Integrating previous research results on affordance theory and design,children’s growth and environment,and street-game spaces,this study focuses on investigating 23 community streets in four residential communities in Nanjing through questionnaires,interviews,observations,and other methods.Then,from the perspective of cognitive affordance,functional affordance,and social affordance,it analyzes the behavioral possibilities provided by the environment and the needs of the children-user group.Finally,from the perspectives of openness and security,preference and diversity,positive and negative,and reality and potential,it proposes a method to assess the existing environment.This study aims to extract the significant characteristics of the built environment that effectively support and promote children’s outdoors activities,and explore the design strategy of improving street space sharing through optimizing space elements and structure at the medium and micro levels,so as to respond to multiple goals including livable city development from the perspective of child friendliness.This study also tries to change the logical way of design thinking and provide an eco-psychological perspective on how to build a child-friendly community.
文摘We hereby comment on the interesting systematic review by Grewal et al where they have provided an overall picture of the current status of available tele-health programs in the United States with emphasis on the Amazon Clinic.Their analysis is an appreciable effort in discovering the features available and features lacking in these tele-health programs.The concept of tele-health originated to curtail the need for physical attendance of patients at health clinics,and has been beneficial during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.We implore that the pearls and pitfalls of these programs have to be understood by policymakers prior to forming a consensus regarding the availability,accessibility and affordability of these programs as methods of healthcare delivery.Unrestricted proliferation of tele-health programs in their current form may pose threats to patient and provider safety and medicolegal liability.However,patients and providers must work together to improve them to meet their expectations and enable them to provide the best care for the ailing public.
文摘This review examines the critical risks,barriers,and success factors in achieving sustainable affordable housing(SAH)by addressing environmental,economic,social and technical dimensions of sustainability.The aim of this study is to identify different critical risks and barriers to the development of the Sustainable Affordable Housing(SAH)CSF framework.The objectives of this research are to define SAH(Sustainable Affordable Housing)and important factors for achieving SAH and to develop SAH Critical Success Factors(CSFs)frameworks.To achieve these objectives,there are two methods for reviewing and analyzing documents,i.e.,systematic review and bibliographic review.The years of publication are limited to 2014 to 2023 in the English language and restricted to open access.A total of 63 articles were retrieved and screened for relevance identified as directly relevant to our topic using the PRISMA systematic review process.The growth pattern aligns strongly with an exponential growth model,as evidenced by a high R^(2) value of 0.9133 indicating a robust correlation and demonstrating the accelerating interest in the field over the past decade.This comprehensive analysis led to the development of the sustainable affordable housing(SAH)critical success framework,providing a structured approach to understanding and implementing critical factors for sustainable and affordable housing initiatives.The findings emphasize the need for integrated policy reforms,innovative construction technologies,and collaborative stakeholder engagement to advance the SAH agenda.Future research directions include conducting longitudinal studies to assess the long-term impacts of SAH policies,comparative analyses of international best practices,and explorations into emerging construction technologies.
文摘BACKGROUND Current antiviral treatment for chronic hepatitis B can suppress viral replication and reduce the risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer.It requires lifelong daily medication,and long-term adherence is often cited as a concern when initiating treatment.Hepatitis B treatment adherence in the context of the patient’s medical and life experiences remains underexplored.AIM To evaluate factors associated with adherence to hepatitis B oral antiviral treatment.METHODS A global online survey was administered anonymously to adults(aged 18 years or older)living with chronic hepatitis B.A subsample of 614 individuals who reported being on hepatitis B treatment was included in the analysis.Indices for treatment affordability,healthcare service acceptability,and individual physical,psychological,and emotional functioning were constructed(Cronbach’s alpha=0.71-0.83).Data analysis was conducted using Stata/BE 17.0.RESULTS Overall,81%of respondents reported high adherence to hepatitis B treatment.Lower adherence was observed among individuals who identified as African or African American(P=0.008).Among participants with low adherence,60%cited affordability as a challenge(P=0.068),53%identified healthcare service acceptability as a challenge(P=0.04),79%described physical functioning as a challenge(P=0.002),and 40.5%reported difficulties with psychological functioning(P=0.55).CONCLUSION Findings demonstrate high treatment adherence,although access to and acceptability of healthcare services,as well as an individual’s physical functioning challenges,appear to be related to low adherence.
文摘Do you like animals?Animals are cute.Some people like loyal dogs,some like adorable cats,and others prefer fluffy bunnies.But my favorite animals are naughty hamsters because they are full of energy.With just a little food and water,they can thrive.Plus,they are really affordable,unlike cats and dogs that can cost several hundred or even over a thousand yuan.
文摘Imagine a city that seems to hum rather than roar-a place where innovation moves at the pace of everyday life instead of like the flashy glamor of high-end tech hubs.This is Liuzhou,a city in southern China that is quietly shaping the future of electric vehicles(EVs).It has become an unlikely yet powerful engine of change in the world of clean mobility.
文摘Under the principle of economy,ecology,function,landscape and personalization,the landscape of Ankang South Affordable Housing in Binzhou has been designed in accordance with the characteristic of affordable application apartment and the local soil and climatic conditions in Binzhou.Making the scenery by the plants primarily and selecting the trees with stronger resistance to soline-alkalic soil,cold,and drought,the whole design has been divided into 4 scenic spots and 23 gardens.
