Table 2 The core concepts and specific analytical methods of HECM.

From: Analyzing the ecologicality and functionality of kiln architecture in China through KH coder data mining algorithm and hierarchical event coding

No.

Concepts

Methodologies

1

The importance of social relationships emphasizes their crucial role in shaping individual behavior and social structure

Content encoding involves analyzing the content of interactions and communication methods to reveal the nature and characteristics of social relationships

2

The dynamics of interaction necessitate attention to how social interactions emerge and change in different contexts

Behavioral patterns refer to studying the behavior patterns and interaction processes of individuals and groups in specific contexts

3

The influence of the institutional context refers to analyzing how social systems and cultural backgrounds shape social relationships and interaction patterns

Causal relationships examine how social relationships influence social phenomena and individual behavior

4

The distribution of power and resources explores how power and resources are allocated within social relationships and their impact on social interactions

Structure analysis uses social network analysis techniques to uncover relationship patterns and power distribution within social structures

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HECM application logic (Source from: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-024-01456-2)[43]