Concept Of Space Research Articles

Spatial culture code as an element of the metaphorization process

The study of the concept and essence of space, the characteristics of its perception and verbalization has become widespread in various fields of knowledge, including in the cognitive field of linguistic research. Space is of particular importance for the individual, since through its prism the perception of reality takes place. The article examines the peculiarities of formation of a trope with spatial semantics as a result of the action of the metaphorization mechanism.The purpose of the research: to determine the meaning of the spatial culture code in the formation of a trope with spatial semantics.Methods of the research: descriptive, comparative, component analysis method.The results: along with the perceived similarity conceptualized at the level of cognition between the cognitive-perceptual-affective experience of an individual, its object and components as a result of metaphorization operations (analogization, similarity and resemblance), the spatial culture code takes part in the metaphorization process. It has been established that spatial perception is a complex process that combines perceptual and cognitive elements. The result of the perception of space (image) is a significant element of the individual’s perceptual experience, which is the basis of the process of metaphorization, as a result of which a trope with spatial semantics is formed. This type of trope can be based on both a spatial and non-spatial image, since lexemes that verbalize a trope with spatial meaning can change the semantics during the operation of the cognitive mechanism of metaphorization.The conceptualization of perceptual-cognitive-affective experience is not identical among representatives of different linguistic cultures. Tropes with spatial semantics have cultural markings due to the changing experience of an individual’s interaction with the reality.Conclusion: the process of metaphorization is influenced by the spatial culture code.

Color as a Key Factor in Creating Sustainable Living Spaces for Seniors

Color as a feature of interior spaces is a fundamental component of human interaction with the built environment. Therefore, planning the design concept of an interior space with attention to color choices is extremely important, especially when the users of a given space include individuals who require additional support and care, such as the elderly. The colors used in architecture and interiors play a crucial role in the well-being of older adults, influencing their spatial perception, behavior, and activity. With age, color perception changes due to the effects of the aging process on vision. Visual deficits lead to shifts in sensory perception, which can, in turn, affect the sense of well-being, often creating a heightened sense of uncertainty. These changes in color perception due to aging may impact the color preferences of older people within their living environments. To create supportive environments for seniors, it is necessary to investigate which colors are most easily recognized, which colors are easiest to distinguish, and which colors are preferred by older adults. Based on a review of the literature and research findings on age-related changes in chromatic and spatial perception, design recommendations and guidelines have been developed. To supplement this knowledge, a survey was conducted among seniors to gather insights on their color preferences. Observations and analyzes of the survey results point to strategies for color use and underscore the importance of color in designing sustainable living spaces for seniors.

A Five-Axis Toolpath Corner-Smoothing Method Based on the Space of Master–Slave Movement

The smoothing of linear toolpaths plays is critical in improving machining quality and efficiency in five-axis CNC machining. Existing corner-smoothing methods often overlook the impact of spline curvature fluctuations, which may lead to acceleration variations, hindering surface quality improvements. The paper presents a five-axis toolpath corner-smoothing method based on the space of master–slave movement (SMM), aiming to minimize curvature fluctuations in five-axis machining and improve surface quality. The concept of movement space in master–slave cooperative motion is introduced, where the tool tip position and tool orientation are decoupled into a main motion trajectory and two master–slave movement space trajectories. By deriving the curvature monotony conditions of a dual Bézier spline, a G2-continuous tool tip corner-smoothing curve with minimal curvature fluctuations is constructed in real-time. Subsequently, using the SMM and the asymmetric dual Bézier spline, a high-order continuous synchronization relationship between the tool tip position and tool orientation is established. Simulation tests and machining experiments show that with our smoothing algorithm, maximum acceleration values for each axis were reduced by 21.05%, while jerk was lowered by 22.31%. These results indicate that trajectory smoothing significantly reduces mechanical vibrations and improves surface quality.

Towards a Techno-Hauntological Aesthetic: Immiscible Time and the Spiritual Imagination in Bodyless (Shishenji, 2019) by Huang Hsin-Chien

Abstract This article discusses and explores acclaimed new media artist Huang Hsin-Chien’s virtual reality (VR) experience Bodyless (Shishenji, 2019). In this film, through the process of the body illusion or the body replacement program, a component specific to VR, viewers embody the soul of a political prisoner deceased during Taiwan’s martial law era. Bodyless juxtaposes Taiwan’s traditional spiritual traditions with references to the Ghost Festival (中元節) and includes a dystopic vision of the future that appears towards the end of the film. This article establishes, through a close reading of several key sequences of the film, the emergence of a techno-hauntological aesthetic. It creates a dialogue between Huang’s dream-like imagery and various interpretation of Bliss Cua Lim’s concepts of immiscible time and heterogeneous space. How does Bodyless visually enact, perform, and develop a techno-hauntological aesthetic? How does the artist explore philosophical concepts related to memory, time, and space by using VR?

Can land help church history? A spatialised historical methodology using land contestations

Time has historically been discussed as a container of history, with many philosophers exploring it as a dynamic concept. However, the emphasis on the dynamism of time has led to a diminished appreciation of space’s equally dynamic nature. Space (such as land) plays a crucial role in historical narratives, particularly in contested areas like South Africa. It allows for what has been referred to as dynamism in analysis, alongside time. This article proposes a spatial-temporal method for studying history, particularly church history, using a qualitative research approach. Firstly, the article examines the relationship and dynamics between time and space through a literature review. Secondly, it discusses spatial contestations (particularly regarding church land) with examples from South Africa. Finally, it reflects on a temporal and spatialised methodology in church history. The article advocates for a spatial-temporal methodology in church history, which includes the use of space as a mode of analysis, a decolonial perspective on memory, and an interdisciplinary approach.Contribution: This article aligns with the scope of the journal by fostering a conversation around the methodology regarding church history and the interrelated concepts of time and space.

Research on Oriental Artistic Conception of Architectural Space of Suzhou Garden Ecology Based on Interactive Genetic Algorithm

Ancient Chinese gardening has a long history, and the culture contained in it is extensive and profound. If it is analyzed with today’s spatial characteristics, it still conforms to the norms of scale, proportion, perspective relationship, spatial sequence, etc., so it is well-deserved as a classic. Suzhou gardens enjoy a good reputation in the history of gardens in the world. They have the artistic characteristics and culture of typical oriental gardens. Suzhou gardens have unique poetic and picturesque meanings. They are unique and beautiful humanistic landscapes among gardens in the world. The world cultural heritage with scientific value has far-reaching significance for contemporary Chinese architectural practice. Although many gardening theories in ancient China are different from today’s design methods, we can still find common ground by analyzing and comparing classical gardens according to the rules of scale, proportion, perspective relationship, and spatial sequence in modern design. Therefore, this paper will take Suzhou classical gardens as the research object, and construct a garden architectural space optimization model based on interactive genetic algorithm, and use quantitative means to find the rules of spatial scale and the oriental artistic conception in the garden architectural space. The information fusion model is used to quantify the garden landscape, in order to enhance the intuitive perception to a rational level, so that the means and methods of creating a comfortable and beautiful space in Suzhou classical gardens in the past can be continued in today’s garden design.

GENDER AND IDENTITY IN POSTMODERNITY: EARLY CONSIDERATIONS

It is urgent to reflect on identity and how it can be generated by personal characteristics. The dichotomy that emerges when it comes to identity between men and women reveals a segregation in which positive value is attributed to one and negative value to the other, placing gender binarism in our society as a unique condition. To this end, the guiding thread of this article will seek to understand the relations of identity in postmodernity and the relations that gender has in the post-structuralist movement, in a qualitative methodological proposal that encompasses basic texts on gender and identity in which the authors weave considerations. Based on the conception of identities, we see that differentiating individuals is a process intertwined with meanings that reinforces the historical and geographical characteristics to which the subjects are subjected, which presents constant modifications, which gives rise to new identities. Regarding gender, the quest for it to become an analytical category involves the struggle of minorities affected by inequalities in power relations and the redefinition of the term so that it does not merely differentiate between masculine and feminine, opening space for new concepts and categories. Current social construction, therefore, demands that meanings loaded with absolute truths be remodeled, countering modern thinking and redefining identities and gender, in order to deconstruct the ambiguities and generalizations rooted in each of us.

The Concept of Cognitive Space in the Context of Cognitive Securitology

Introduction. The article discusses the conceptual foundations of a new field of knowledge – cognitive securitology. The relevance of the study is due to the fact that the main means of cognitive warfare are modern digital technologies, while the object of influence of technical systems is mental systems, therefore there is a need to combine technical and humanitarian conceptual apparatus. The purpose of the article is to clarify the concept of “cognitive space” and distinguish between the concepts of information and cognitive spaces. Methodology and sources. One of the basic concepts of cognitive security is the concept of cognitive space, which has already been developed in linguistics, but due to the interdisciplinary nature of cognitive securitology needs to be clarified. Placing the category of cognitive space in the field of linguistic analysis narrows its content and does not make it possible to determine its semantic boundaries. The novelty of the analysis of the category “cognitive space” lies in the fact that the conceptual analysis of the category of cognitive space is based on the concept of self-organizing systems and the structural-functional approach. The concept of autopoiesis assumes that all elements and structures of the system, including cognitive ones, arise in order to ensure self-preservation, and the structural-functional approach allows us to determine the content and functions of the object. Results and discussion. Information space and cognitive space are intersecting but not coinciding fields, differing in their domains, but having one common task – ensuring the stability of the social system. Conclusion. The modern era is characterized by a global confrontation between civilizational systems and the transition of the confrontation into the phase of proxy wars, in which the main role is given to cognitive-psychological influence. Cognitive-psychological influence on the enemy is not only carried out at the preventive and preemptive stages of confrontation, but also often replaces other forms of war. Cognitive-psychological influence becomes possible and is carried out through the destruction of the cognitive space in which meanings and ideals that are specific to the social system function, which form goals and models of activity.

Gendered Space and Spatial Discourses in Everyday Life: Exploring The Notion of Henri Lefebvre

This paper critically engages with Henri Lefebvre’s concept of space, focusing on its gendered dimensions as experienced in everyday life. Structure on Lefebvre's argument that space is socially produced and deeply intertwined with power relations, we explore how gender operates as a crucial axis in the production of space. Through a close examination of various environments like workplaces, domestic settings, and public spaces, which highlight how spatial practices and discourses perpetuate or challenge traditional gender norms. This analysis emphasizes the lived realities of navigating gendered spaces, reflecting on how these spaces are constructed through both overt social structures and subtle everyday interactions. By integrating feminist geographical approaches with Lefebvre’s spatial theory, research focussed a nuanced perspective on how individuals experience, negotiate, and sometimes resist the gendered dynamics embedded in their environments. This research sheds light on the interplay between space and gender, showing how spatial arrangements both reflect and shape social hierarchies. The study explores the spatiality and spatial discourses in the society through various case across the country.

Soundwalking in Space-time

This article analyzes features of the author’s artistic research in which he investigates space and time through soundwalking, an immersive and embodied practice with the capacity to engage critical attention and reanimate otherwise familiar surroundings. Inspired by social geographer Doreen Massey’s (2005) conception of space as “a simultaneity of stories so far” and “always in the process of being made,” the author’s soundwalks explore the points of intersection at which space is produced. In this paper, the author analyzes the temporal and corporeal aspects of the soundwalking, and their approach based upon an initial capture of sound recordings while walking a particular route, before returning them to be experienced in their original context, thereby exploiting the consequent temporal shift. Through the deliberate blending of these field recordings with the live soundscape during the shared experience of the group soundwalk, perceptions can be destabilized and new relations constructed to the socio‑political realities facing particular communities (LaBelle, 2018). Soundwalks challenge assumptions of present-day lived experience and invite the imagining of alternative pasts and potential futures. The author offers the soundwalk Pentrich Rising – South Wingfield (Brown, 2017) as a case study, sharing insights into their original methodology. Soundwalking is shown to be an effective means of spatio-temporal exploration, with potential to be investigated by researchers from artistic, sonic, spatial, social-historical, socio-political, and environmental disciplines.

A Conceptual Design Method Based on Concept–Knowledge Theory and Large Language Models

Abstract To obtain innovative concepts in the design, designers often need to retrieve and use interdisciplinary knowledge. Concept–knowledge (C–K) theory emphasizes the role of knowledge and introduces the knowledge (K) space and concept (C) space, employing operators to transform the contents between these spaces. Some studies, based on this theory, have successfully provided designers with different forms of knowledge to stimulate concept generation. However, the amount of knowledge provided in these studies is limited, and they fail to offer convenient methods for knowledge retrieval and reasoning, making it challenging to meet the needs of conceptual design across different fields. This paper proposes an enhanced C–K method leveraging large language models (LLMs) to help designers retrieve knowledge and uncover potentially new concepts. Our method redefines the C space and K space within the context of LLMs, dividing the properties of concept into function, appearance, and technology, and requiring the knowledge to correspond to these properties, thereby facilitating a structured connection between concepts and knowledge. Based on this definition, we achieved flexible knowledge retrieval and concept ideation leveraging LLMs. We also conducted a case study on wearable devices to validate our method. The results showed that our method helped designers to retrieve professional knowledge and inspired them to create feasible and innovative concepts.

Enhancing Online Learning: Role Of Attention Detection Systems in Fostering Student Concentration

Online education is an inevitable trend. With just a smartphone, a tablet, or a personal computer, anyone, from teenagers to middle-aged individuals, from schoolchildren to workers, can access any free or paid courses in every aspect of society from economics, politics, literature, history, etc. foreign languages; Learners are free to choose lecturers, duration, time, space, and learning concepts as long as it suits their needs. However, online education still harbors many limitations, especially the issue of student distraction during online learning. This article elucidates the impact of online learning on student focus and analyzes the necessity of an attention detection system when studying online. Through surveys, the results indicated that up to 82.57% of students frequently lose focus when engaging in online learning, and 100% of opinions from education experts concur on the limitations of online learning. Based on these analyses, we provide insights into the necessity of developing and the crucial characteristics of an attention detection system to support learners in online education.

The Geometry and Dynamics of Meaning.

An enigma for human languages is that children learn to understand words in their mother tongue extremely fast. The cognitive sciences have not been able to fully understand the mechanisms behind this highly efficient learning process. In order to provide at least a partial answer to this problem, I have developed a cognitive model of the semantics of natural language in terms of conceptual spaces. I present a background to conceptual spaces and provide a brief summary of their main features, in particular how it handles learning of concepts. I then apply the model to give a geometric account of the semantics of different word classes. In particular, I propose a "single-domain hypotheses" for the semantics of all word classes except nouns. These hypotheses provide a partial answer to the enigma of how words are learned. Next, a dynamic cognitive model of events is introduced that replaces and extends the function of thematic roles. I apply it to analyze the meanings of different kinds of verbs. I argue that the model also explains some aspects of syntactic structure. In particular, I propose that a sentence typically refers to an event. Some further applications of conceptual spaces are briefly presented.

On Some Dynamics in Conceptual Spaces

AbstractIn this text, we consider Gärdenfors’ conceptual spaces that are separable Hilbert spaces. In particular, the results we obtained apply to finite-dimensional Euclidean spaces. Our main contribution can be formulated as a combination of the theory of opinion dynamics with the theory of conceptual spaces. This combination, in turn, leads us to propose a new model for the time evolution of conceptual spaces. To achieve this goal, we propose some extension of the multidimensional opinion dynamics model of Parsegov, Proskurnikov, Tempo and Friedkin to opinions with values in Hilbert spaces.

Time in Heidegger’s Being and Time: A Reading

Heidegger’s concept of time in Being and Time emerges in critically engaging with his predecessor’s intellectual legacy. At the same time, however, his revolutionary idea of temporalty arising from what he calls a phenomenological destruction of the history of ontology is worth further scrutiny. Therefore, the following pages concern, first of all, investigating how Heidegger critically revises Kant’s and Hegel’s idea of time to propose his ecstatic temporality, by which he declares that the meaning of being is primarily conditioned by its temporality. What he calls fundamental ontology has the task of understanding being in terms of its temporality. To clarify this task, this paper focuses on Heidegger’s perspectival shift in understanding care from existential to ontological analysis. In doing so, it critically examines the process in which care is not fundamentally grounded in the self as much as in temporality. Lastly, this paper attempts to evaluate how Heidegger interprets public consciousness of time as it makes itself available in everydayness based on notions such as “datability” and “public time.” Heidegger’s emphasis on “punctuality” is significant as it is intended to criticize the linear notion of time reflected in Hegel’s concept of time and space. This paper wishes to remain loyal to reading Being and Time, except for a few cases if necessary.

Chemical Space for Peptide-based Antimicrobials.

Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria represent a global public health threat, and antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), derived from naturally occurring linear or cyclic peptides, can provide the solution. However, most AMPs are sensitive to proteases and have poor pharmacokinetics. The EU-funded ERC Advanced Grant SPACE4AMPS aims to identify new AMPs by applying the concepts of chemical space and ligand-based virtual screening, which are well known for small molecule drug discovery, to the world of peptides. We create virtual libraries of peptides and related molecules and use these approaches to select a few tens of compounds for synthesis and detailed. evaluation of antibacterial, toxicity and stability effects. Recent results and prospects of this ongoing project are presented in this review.

Futuristic Urban Images in Dystopian Science Fiction Movies “Space Sweepers” And “Elysium”

The cinematographic narrative method presents the changes and transformations in urban life with a critical approach, and solutions to the future urban problems are investigated in a different discipline. Thus, the present study aimed to compare and analyze Space Sweepers and Elysium based on urban and social elements included in these movies to reflect on futuristic urban representations in movies. The two films share a future where the consequences of the climate crisis is experienced in societies with a wide gap between the social classes. Based on the visual narrative employed in the movies, the concept of livable city was redefined, and future problems were investigated based on the relationship between the human and life. In the paper, futuristic urban representations were analyzed based on the transformations in the dystopian narrative. It was determined that while the transformation could lead to positive outcomes in human life, it could render the cities less livable, lead to social distances, isolate individuals, alter and transform the concept of urban spaces, which would be dominated by digital technologies.

Between the Religious and the Secular: Latin American Neo-Pentecostalism in a Context of Multiple Modernities

This article seeks to understand neo-Pentecostalism in Latin America as a religious and political movement within the framework of multiple modernities, based on an ethnographic study in evangelical churches in Chile and Mexico. The study focuses on two main axes: the discourse of the “Kingdom of God” and the experience of the Holy Spirit. The former explores the conception of public space, while the latter examines the experiential dimensions, both individual and collective, that confer meaning and legitimacy to this religious movement. Neo-Pentecostalism emerges as a complex phenomenon where religion and politics intertwine in novel ways, responding to the intricacies of the region. Contrary to the notion of a monolithic and reactionary movement, this article demonstrates how neo-Pentecostalism is a movement that navigates the interstices between the religious and the secular.

The Influence of Curatorial Art on Visual Art

As time progressed and societal structures underwent transformation, there was a notable increase in interest in the memories encapsulated by objects. This resulted in a significant increase in the development and popularity of museums and art exhibitions, which in turn gave rise to a multitude of innovative spatial art forms, and the term “curation” was born. This research program examines the impact of the curatorial space on the visual presentation of artworks and its role in the visual arts as a whole. This is achieved using an analysis of several specific cases. Moreover, it demonstrates the evolution and advancement of the utilisation of curatorial space for the presentation of artworks. The concept of curatorial space is both flexible and complex, with implications for both the visual arts and their presentation. The utilisation of new media and technology in curatorial environments has been demonstrated to offer several advantages over physical curation. These include enhanced accessibility, flexibility, and the capacity to reach a broader audience. Consequently, curators and artists are presented with the chance to interact with audiences and cultivate innovative artistic practices and prospects in the domain of digital media and technology.

Embedding Sustainability in Tourism Education: Bridging Curriculum Gaps for a Sustainable Future

The evolving challenges in the tourism industry, particularly those related to sustainability, demand significant revisions to current degree programs. This paper presents the design of a higher education curriculum for tourism studies at a Spanish university, responding to industry needs for broader, high-level knowledge and skills, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, digital transformation, and socially responsible practices. The curriculum prioritizes critical and strategic thinking alongside liberal reflection to empower students to lead in sustainable tourism development. Developed collaboratively with the entire tourism faculty, the curriculum design was informed by an extensive analysis of 105 international university courses, 204 job offers, feedback from 195 alumni, and ongoing consultations with professionals and community partners. Grounded in the concept of curriculum space and the philosophic practitioner framework, the curriculum integrates knowledge, soft skills, and attitudes to foster an innovative, sustainable learning ecosystem that prepares graduates to tackle the complexities of modern tourism with a focus on long-term environmental and social impacts.