Concept Of Creativity Research Articles

과제의 반복적인 수정과 실행을 통한 수학교사의 집단 창의성 개념에 대한 지식과 교수 활동의 변화 분석

In this study, we analyzed how a mathematics teacher developed knowledge and teaching activities in group creativity education through repetitive task modification and implementation. To this end, a mathematics teacher with three years of experience modified the task and implemented it in the class repeatedly four times. Each class was conducted for twenty 9th-grade students at Y middle school located in a large city. The data of this study included recordings and transcriptions of each class and teacher-researcher community discussions, tasks, student activity sheets, teacher interviews, and field notes. The focus of task modification and implementation and their changes were analyzed. The results show that the focus of task modification and implementation changed as the study progressed. In the beginning, the focus was on group fluency and group originality, and group flexibility and group elaboration were observed from mid to late. Changes in the focus of task modification and implementation show changes in the teacher's knowledge of the concept and teaching activities in group creativity education, showing that the teacher's knowledge and teaching activities in group creativity had improved. Changes in student activities observed in the repeated implementation of the modified tasks also demonstrate this. Based on these results, we recommend expansion of theoretical knowledge on the concept of group creativity, development of group creativity tasks and pedagogical strategies, and group creativity education for teachers to strengthen teachers' group creativity teaching activities.

Design Processes: From the Historical Perspective to the Application in Startups Companies

This article addresses innovation, entrepreneurship and design management, aiming to investigate how it could contribute to the maintenance of the innovative character of startup companies. A brief survey was made on the importance of design in organizations. The timeline with the main developments from the 1950s to the present day, revealed that design has been strengthened as an entrepreneurial and strategic character. Subsequently, the Brazilian startup scenario was structured, analyzing the context in which they are inserted, as well as their management paradigms, which culminated in the search for information about design management and its role for the innovation of organizations. As a result, the theoretical studies allowed the elaboration of a model with five processes: Design for innovation strategies; Design for idea generation; Design for concept creation; Project to represent the company; and Design as an integrator.

2D Materials Nanoarchitectonics for 3D Structures/Functions.

It has become clear that superior material functions are derived from precisely controlled nanostructures. This has been greatly accelerated by the development of nanotechnology. The next step is to assemble materials with knowledge of their nano-level structures. This task is assigned to the post-nanotechnology concept of nanoarchitectonics. However, nanoarchitectonics, which creates intricate three-dimensional functional structures, is not always easy. Two-dimensional nanoarchitectonics based on reactions and arrangements at the surface may be an easier target to tackle. A better methodology would be to define a two-dimensional structure and then develop it into a three-dimensional structure and function. According to these backgrounds, this review paper is organized as follows. The introduction is followed by a summary of the three issues; (i) 2D to 3D dynamic structure control: liquid crystal commanded by the surface, (ii) 2D to 3D rational construction: a metal-organic framework (MOF) and a covalent organic framework (COF); (iii) 2D to 3D functional amplification: cells regulated by the surface. In addition, this review summarizes the important aspects of the ultimate three-dimensional nanoarchitectonics as a perspective. The goal of this paper is to establish an integrated concept of functional material creation by reconsidering various reported cases from the viewpoint of nanoarchitectonics, where nanoarchitectonics can be regarded as a method for everything in materials science.

Status and prospects of agricultural cooperative development

Cooperatives in the Republika Srpska are in a position to face the consequences of development from the previous period, the consequences of the war and the creation of a new concept of cooperative development, starting primarily from changes in the legal, economic and political system of the country. There are two phenomena or two directions of development of cooperatives. First is the direction of development of newly established cooperatives that have fully or at least partially harmonized their operations with cooperative principles and legal framework and have a sound business and market policy. The other direction of stagnation and undevelopment refers to the still present so-called old cooperatives that have not adjusted their operations to the new legal framework or new market circumstances, and are very often burdened with lawsuits, within which significant cooperative and state property has been blocked. The experience of developed countries proves that cooperatives are one of the irreplaceable segments of agricultural and rural development and a very suitable form for free and voluntary association of producers. The role of cooperatives in the future is to influence the reduction of social and economic divisions and to direct the whole process in a fairer way. It could be said that cooperatives, from the point of view of their principles, represent irreplaceable forms of organizing people. They, in fact, by their structure and specifics, carry the keys to their own success. The parameters of cooperative adequacy are different, and the following stand out: priority of cooperative membership; diversity of cooperatives; strengthening the power of the people; careful resource management; creating financial power; strategic thinking. Cooperative membership must be the center of attention.

GOD, CREATION AND NOTHING: THE TYPOLOGY AND PROBLEMS OF THE MAIN CONCEPTS OF THE ORIGIN OF THE WORLD IN THE HISTORY OF EUROPEAN PHILOSOPHY

. This article shows the meaning of the concept of “nothing” in the history of European philosophical cosmogony. The author considers positive natural-philosophical emanationism in early antiquity, the category of “nothing” in the context of emanationism and demiurgism in the Platonic tradition, the Gnostic concept of creation and its correlates in church heterodoxy, as well as the idea of creation from nothing in biblical Christian creationism. The ratio of Gnostic, Platonic and Church cosmology is shown in the context of the interpretation of the category of nothing in these currents. The article provides a critical analysis of the concept of “creation from nothing”. Particular attention is paid to the interpretation of “nothing” in the Gnostic tradition and church heterodoxy. The author shows the interaction of the emanative and demiurgic models in Christian orthodoxy.

Bricolage or breakthrough? Entrepreneurial responses to tourism development in a regional tourism destination

The Evolutionary Economic Geography (EEG) framework contributes to the study of tourism destination evolution by focusing on the various circumstances and events through which tourism destinations develop over long periods of time. Our research objective is to investigate how players in tourism destinations shape development pathways when they face stagnant or lock‐in situations. Applying the concepts of path dependence and path creation, we explain how path shaping mechanisms such as bricolage (the process of combining available resources to create innovative outcomes) and breakthrough (a process where actors attempt to generate dramatic outcomes to deviate from existing pathways) occur using two destinations in the two regencies of the Toraja region of Sulawesi, Indonesia, as a case study. Understanding cultural tourism destination pathways requires frameworks capable of interrogating ethno‐political structures and histories and assessing how they influence developmental pathways that generate regional transformations. Our investigation indicates: strong path dependence in tourism, due to cultural, political, and economic conditions, inhibits breakthrough development; that the strength of path dependence at a regional level strongly influences the path shaping processes at the firm level; and that a breakthrough developmental process in tourism does not exclude bricolage.

Design and evaluation of a smart passive dynamic arm support for robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery

Surgeons performing robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery experience physical stress and overuse of shoulder muscles due to sub-optimal arm support during surgery. The objective is to present a novel design and prototype of a dynamic arm support for robotic laparoscopic surgery to evaluate its ergonomics and performance on the AdLap-VR simulation training device. The prototype was designed using the mechanical engineering design process: Technical requirements, concept creation, concept selection, 3D-design and built of the prototype. A crossover study was performed on a marble sorting task on the AdLap-VR. The first group performed four trials without the arm support, followed by four trials with the arm support, and the other group executed the sequence vice versa. The performance parameters used were time to complete (s), path length (mm), and the number of collisions. Afterward, the participants filled out a questionnaire on the ergonomic experience regarding both situations. 20 students executed 160 performed trials on the AdLap-VR Significant decreases in the subjective comfort parameters mental demand, physical demand, effort and frustration were observed as a result of introducing the novel arm support. Significant decreases in the objective performance parameters path length and the number of collisions were also observed during the tests. The newly developed dynamic arm support was found to improve comfort and enhance performance through increased stability on the robotic surgery skills simulator AdLap-VR.

Generative Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Architecture Education to Develop Digital Literacy and Holistic Competency

This research investigates the impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) on digital literacy development and holistic competencies in Architecture education. The research design focuses on applying GenAI tools such as ChatGPT, Midjourney, BricsCAD BIM, and VR/AR software and their influence on architectural students' overall competencies. This paper uses a mixed research approach combining a case study of Architecture students' progress in a residential revisitation project, using Midjourney, BricsCAD BIM, and VR/AR software, with an online questionnaire survey administered to 350 undergraduate students at two leading universities in Mainland China and Hong Kong in the 2023-2024 school year. This approach aims to deepen understanding of GenAI's influence on conceptual creativity, initiative, self-management, and stress tolerance within a holistic competency framework. The research results indicate that architecture students frequently use GenAI tools during the design concept stage, suggesting their relevance to specific pedagogy in-studio learning and conceptual creativity. Additionally, the findings reveal a potential correlation between frequent GenAI tool usage, improved time management, and reduced anxiety among Architecture students. The results enhance understanding of digital technology in Architecture education while providing valuable insights for future GenAI implementations. The study highlights the potential benefits of incorporating GenAI, emphasizing their role in fostering creativity, effective time management, and stress tolerance among Architecture students.

Trust's Significance in Human-AI Communication and Decision-Making

With artificial intelligence (AI) continuing to pervade many aspects of society, it is critical to comprehend the dynamics of trust in AI decision-making and human-AI interaction. This study explores the many facets of trust and looks at how important it is in influencing user attitudes, actions, and the general effectiveness of AI systems. In order to understand the complex interactions between intelligent machines and people, the research incorporates multidisciplinary viewpoints from the fields of psychology, human-computer interaction, and ethics. The first area of inquiry is what influences the creation of first faith in AI. [1]We investigate how consumers' desire to trust AI-driven technology is influenced by system transparency, explain ability, and user experience through empirical study. The creation of design concepts intended to build a foundation of trust in AI systems is informed by insights gained at this stage. The second aspect of the study focuses on how trust changes over time in extended encounters between humans and artificial intelligence. We study the dynamics of trust-building and erosion by monitoring user experiences and system performance. This helps to clarify the critical points and factors that affect the trust's trajectory. This long-term viewpoint aids in the creation of adaptable artificial intelligence systems that can adapt to changing user demands and address issues with trust. The third line of investigation concerns the function of trust in AI-influenced decision-making processes. We evaluate the extent to which users depend on AI-generated insights and the influence of trust on decision outcomes using experimental scenarios and real-world case studies. This stage clarifies the fine balance needed to maximise the collaboration between AI and humans and emphasises the significance of matching AI suggestions with user values. The research concludes with an examination of the consequences of trust in AI for wider societal contexts, with a focus on ethical issues. We look at accountability frameworks, the potential fallout from blind trust, and the moral obligations of AI engineers in creating reliable systems. In order to foster a symbiotic relationship between humans and intelligent systems in a world increasingly driven by AI, this thorough investigation of the role of trust in human-AI interaction and decision-making ultimately aims to provide actionable insights for the design, implementation, and governance of AI technologies.

Co-creating value in entrepreneurship: an exploratory study of Lebanese women

ABSTRACT This study aims to amplify theory and practice at the marketing/entrepreneurship interface (MEI) by proposing a revision to the key concept of value creation. Advances in marketing research suggest that value is co-created by means of multiple actors, who integrate their resources within ecosystems. This study, therefore, investigates value co-creation from a MEI perspective. The study is based in Lebanon, a country encountering turbulence and disruption, providing a MENA context. In recognition of local conditions, the methodology is contextually congruent, using socially mediated interviews and panel discussions. Analysis of these data uncovers emergent practices of VCC that are captured in two dimensions of adaptive marketing and online interactions that take place within a digitally enabled but imbalanced entrepreneurial ecosystem. The study offers a revision to theory at the MEI by extending value creation to value co-creation and by showing how value co-creation may be adapted and reconfigured according to local circumstances.

The CRAFTS learning framework: equipping learners to create relevant, accessible, fun, tailored and scholarly activities in higher education

ABSTRACT Tertiary institutions are migrating away from didactic and teacher-centred approaches, and instead, pivoting to lesson designs that encourage hands-on learning and student engagement. However, this practice is often “try and see”, with few frameworks providing evidence-based approaches for practical application that demonstrates how learning can be successfully achieved. The literature supports foundational concepts that can be applied to develop effective learning environments, where students become producers, rather than consumers of course content. The CRAFTS framework outlines the benefits of focussing on: Create, Relevant, Accessible, Fun, Tailored and Scholarly activities and interventions to guide and facilitate student learning. This article presents the framework, an example application of its employment within a tertiary health science and medicine subject, and an evaluation of its effectiveness. For educators wishing to engage students in learning methods that extend beyond traditional didactic teaching delivery modes, and instead, focus on learner-centred approaches, this framework embeds the concepts of creativity, relevance, accessibility, and fun into sessions that can be tailored to the individual learner and are scholarly in nature. In these ways, the CRAFTS framework presents a robust and evidence-based approach to encouraging hands-on learner-generated content that can be used for knowledge consolidation in a tertiary course.

The Philosophy of creativity: conceptual approaches of V.S. Solovyov and N.A. Berdyaev

The object of this paper is creativity as a cultural philosophical and historical-philosophical phenomenon. The subject of the research is the substantiation of the essence of creativity by Russian religious philosophy on the example of the doctrine of V.S. Solovyov and N.A. Berdyaev. The aim of this research is to identify and articulate the key semantic constructs of creativity from the positions of the above-mentioned thinkers. The article also explores ideas about the nature of creativity and the specific features of a creative subject through the prism of relevant concepts of a socio-humanitarian orientation. A brief historical and philosophical excursion into the understanding of the ontological essence of creativity is carried out, modern ontological concepts of creativity are revealed and an existentially oriented concept of creativity is proposed. The theoretical basis of the research is the original works of V.S. Solovyov and N.A. Berdyaev, as well as various commenting scientific sources. The methodological foundation of the research is a comparative analysis and a method of contextual vision of creativity. The main result of the conducted research is the articulation of key aspects of the understanding of creativity by V.S. Solovyov and N.A. Berdyaev. It is shown that for the first philosopher, the central task of creativity is the spiritualization of the material world through the realization of the unity of Goodness, Truth and Beauty, while the second thinker considers the main mission of creativity to be the establishment of a fundamentally different spiritual being by the subject. The scientific novelty of the research also lies in the comparative characterization of the concepts of creativity of these thinkers in terms of essence, tasks, meaning, material, sources, functions, result and other structural aspects.

Investigating the effects of creative educational modules blended with Cognitive Research Trust (CoRT) techniques and Problem Based Learning (PBL) on students' scientific creativity skills and perceptions in science education

In today's world, the growth of technology and the continuous creation of new products have made innovation and creativity more important in many fields. It has become increasingly essential to nurture individuals' creativity within the educational framework they undergo. Student-centered approaches have proven to be effective in fostering creativity. Consequently, in this study, we utilized problem-based learning, a representative student-centered method, alongside five techniques sourced from the creativity section, which constitutes the fourth section of the CoRT program—a recognized toolset for enhancing creative abilities—to facilitate the development of students' creativity. Twelve modules, with three designed for each grade level, have been created for the middle school science curriculum. These modules are founded on a framework that integrates the problem-based learning (PBL) approach with five creativity strategies derived from the fourth section of Edward de Bono's Cognitive Research Foundation (CoRT) Thinking Program. Given that creativity varies depending on the specific field, the present study sought to cultivate students' creative skills within the domain of science education. The effects of the modules developed for this purpose on students' scientific creativity and their opinions on the activities in the module and their creative thinking skills are revealed. The research design is a case study that aims to examine the concept of scientific creativity in depth. In the study, students' creativity skills were assessed by administering the Scientific Creativity Test (SCT), a scale specific to creativity, as a pre-test before and after the intervention, and by applying educational activities based on divergent and convergent thinking during the implementation process. Qualitative data was collected from the responses of 12 participants to the SCT, which consists of five open-ended questions and a product development task. In addition, in-depth interviews were conducted with eight participants and systematic analysis was applied to SCT and interview data. The results revealed that most students exhibited improved creativity skills as reflected in their responses on the post-test administered by SCT. When we examine student opinions concerning scientific creativity and the developed modules, the majority expressed positive views, which demonstrates that the educational modules developed within the scope of this study can enhance the creative potential of students, especially in the product development section.

Universal pedagogical competencies for implementing an inclusive educational process in a general education school

In Moldova, inclusive education is often discussed. Researchers have identified the necessary competencies educators need to create inclusive learning environments, which led to the creation of a new scientific concept in pedagogy called ,,universal pedagogical competencies of inclusive education”. These competencies allow educators to connect knowledge to real-world learning situations, choose the right educational direction, and solve educational situations for all participants. A didactic model consisting of four blocks has been created to develop these competencies. Incorporating this model into professional development programs for educators and managers has been effective in developing these competency blocks. The study has confirmed the effectiveness of the Concept of Directed Formation of Universal Pedagogical Competencies for creating an inclusive educational environment.

How the commercial virtual care industry gathers, uses and values patient data: a Canadian qualitative study

ObjectivesTo understand and report on the direct-to-consumer virtual care industry in Canada, focusing on how companies collect, use and value patient data.DesignQualitative study using situational analysis methodology.SettingCanadian for-profit virtual care...

Lofty aims, limited actors, fewer artifacts: A sociocultural analysis of Confucian conceptions of creativity and innovation.

Lofty aims, limited actors, fewer artifacts: A sociocultural analysis of Confucian conceptions of creativity and innovation.

Playful Creativity in TESOL: Toward Humor-Integrated Language Learning (HILL)

This manuscript is a conceptual article that intends to address ‘playful creativity’ as an under-explored but potentially insightful component of TESOL programs. To this aim, playful creativity is first defined under a critical purview of traditional and recent conceptualizations of creativity. Afterward, ‘creative TESOL’ is briefly addressed. ‘Pedagogical humor’ is next put forth as a practical outlet for playful creativity in language education. To further elaborate on (and operationalize) such creative TESOL, ‘humor-integrated language learning’ (HILL) is outlined. HILL is argued as an innovative pedagogical approach with far-reaching effects. The article anchors the contention for humorizing creative TESOL in a) the literature-informed benefits of pedagogical humor, b) new directions in creativity programs, and c) the criticality of creativity. Several instructional designs and a sample activity are also outlined to better familiarize readers with this approach. The paper finally addresses practical considerations and further developments in HILL within the framework of playful creative TESOL.

Expanding the literature on philosophical counselling through African hermeneutic philosophy and conversationalism

Philosophical counselling, a contemporary movement in practical philosophy, continually expands its discourse by introducing novel philosophical ideas and different traditions. Nevertheless, a conspicuous silence persists regarding the introduction of African philosophies in its discourse. This issue becomes apparent when the question “How might one live?”—a fundamental question that the philosophical counsellor deals with—is adequately investigated. However, its current formulation suffers greatly from a much-needed nuance concerning temporal and contextual awareness. To address and transcend this shortcoming, I turn to two distinct African philosophies, namely, the hermeneutic philosophy of Tsenay Serequeberhan and the conversational method of philosophising advocated by Jonathan O. Chimakonam. By incorporating these philosophies, my aim is twofold: first, to promote an interpretative actualisation situated within a conversational framework that might lead to the creation of new concepts and/or the disclosing of different ways of being/becoming, and second, to draw attention to an underlying assumption that might maintain the neglect of philosophical traditions beyond Western philosophy.

“Forms of free choice” and role of designer in modern design

This article makes a number of clarifications about how the design appeared, how it was born. It is generally accepted that the design appeared only in the 20th century, but there are objective reasons to believe that it originated much earlier. The design grew out of architecture and engineering. And the first step towards the emergence of design was the identification in the design of designed objects of the so-called “forms of free choice.” The article explains the difference between technical and artistic creativity, gives the current types of work performed by designers. The history and practice of design convincingly prove that design is not a decoration of the project, but a visually perceived creative concept and a system of author’s compositional solutions built into it and consistent with all factors of influence. Design is a serious market tool that must be actively used to improve the quality and consumer properties of domestic goods.

Stakeholder value creation system: understanding the process

PurposeUnderstanding how firms manage multiple stakeholders is an academic and business call. This paper aims to describe a firm’s processes to implement a stakeholder value creation system, defined as the firm’s processes to create appropriate value with multiple stakeholders.Design/methodology/approachThe authors based their investigation on a conceptual framework extracted from a previous literature review. From there, the authors conducted qualitative empirical research designed as a multiple-case study. In-depth interviews with 47 people from 11 different firms are the key source of this study.FindingsThis paper proposes a framework demonstrating how a firm can implement a stakeholder value creation system. Results pointed to three processes: value creation, distribution and capture. Value distribution mechanisms are drivers for both value creation and capture processes. The system is a set of multiple flow relationships between the firm and its stakeholders.Research limitations/implicationsThis research is limited to the Brazilian context.Practical implicationsThe stakeholder value creation system is composed of seven elements: walk-the-talk organizational behavior, stakeholder business model, societal non-attended need, stakeholder preference matrix, stakeholder bargaining power, retention of rents and governance mechanism. Managers may design their firm’s unique processes using these elements as drivers.Social implicationsThe present investigation demonstrates that societal issues matter for firms to formulate strategies that positively impact their economic, social and environmental results.Originality/valueThe authors investigated competitive strategy concepts of value creation and appropriation from a combination of resource-based and stakeholder theories and a system perspective. The framework of this study consolidated both theories’ ideas from a complementary perspective. The authors suggest managers and academics should adopt the power of the “AND” position instead of the “OR” trade-off position.