Creative Endeavors Research Articles

Enhancing Human Knowledge and Capabilities with Artificial Intelligence Tools for Education

This study explores the different ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools bolster human knowledge and boost intellectual and creative efforts within the educational sector. It provides a broad examination of AI's potential to enhance educational processes and outcomes while also assessing the ramifications of AI-driven creative destruction on the job market encompassing both job displacement and the emerging scope for new knowledge creation. Purpose. The study aims to explore the different ways in which AI tools enhance human knowledge and capabilities and their role in augmenting human intellectual and creative endeavours in education. By examining how AI can improve educational processes and outcomes, it highlights the potential for significant advancements. Additionally, the study critically examines the implications of AI-driven creative destruction on the job market, focusing on the education sector. This includes understanding both job displacement and the creation of new opportunities that require advanced skills. Methods. This research involves a detailed analysis of various AI applications across the education domain. It employs virtual interviews with students and educators to provide detailed examples of AI's impact and reviews existing literature to contextualise these findings within broader economic implications. By focusing on the education sector, the study provides a comprehensive overview of how AI is being implemented and the outcomes of these implementations. This approach allows for a thorough understanding of both the benefits and challenges connected with AI integration. Results. The study suggests that AI significantly improves data processing capabilities, leading to notable advancements in educational research and personalised learning. These improvements can facilitate decision-making and innovation. However, AI also disrupts traditional employment patterns, displacing routine jobs that are easily automated. Conversely, it creates new roles that demand advanced technical skills and continuous education, highlighting a shift in the job market toward more specialised and high-skill positions. Conclusion. While AI can present substantial benefits in terms of efficiency and innovation, it poses significant challenges in the form of job displacement. To manage these transitions effectively, strategic responses from policymakers and educational institutions are essential. These strategies should aim to ensure equitable access to AI’s benefits and support workforce adaptation. By fostering a balanced integration of technological advancements and human well-being, it is possible to mitigate the negative impacts while maximising the positive outcomes of AI.

Protecting Human Creativity in AI-Generated Music with the Introduction of an AI-Royalty Fund

Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) is posited to revolutionise the creative industries, prompting global calls for legislative intervention to ensure human creativity remains at the centre of the copyright system. As AI systems gain prowess in analysing and generating content, they promise new levels of creativity and innovation at accelerated pace and reduced costs compared to human production. Alongside these benefits come concerns of displacement, particularly in fields like music, where AI-generated music could potentially supplant human-authored creative endeavours. Suggestions ranging from taxation to levies have been proposed to address this challenge. This paper, however, advocates for a novel perspective: evolving copyright law to not only compensate creators for income lost to technological disruption but also to foster sustainability aligned with the principles of the Council of Europe’s European Social Charter. Proposing an ‘AI-royalty fund’ represents a more optimal approach to this dilemma. Such a fund would acknowledge the intrinsic value of music and support a sustainable and inclusive creative industry ecosystem. Essential to this vision is the role of a national collective, entrusted with administering this fund to ensure equitable distribution and uphold the interests of human authors in an AI-driven landscape, contribute to regional and local plans of growth and foster cultural diversity and innovation. In essence, as AI redefines the boundaries of creativity, adapting the copyright paradigm becomes imperative to preserving the livelihoods of human creators while promoting a resilient and sustainable creative economy.

Creating Positive Customers Evaluation: The Impact of Efficient CRM Processes on Increasing Client Satisfaction

Commodity creation took precedence over endurance as the industrial revolution of the first half of the twentieth century led to the digitization of industrial techniques. Subsequently, the focus shifted to promotional elements that gave priority to consumer satisfaction. The technological advancements of the 20th century and globalization have brought humans to the highest levels of the asset organization, which has had a profound impact on employment. Ancient Hindu texts such as demonstrate the importance of human resources and demonstrate that structured management of human personnel dates back thousands of years. However, the first signs of the evolution of Hrd (human capital administration) approaches date back to the 1780 factory insurrection. During this time, technological breakthroughs necessitated improved work practices, productivity, and quality. The financial advantages of splitting of labor were discussed by Smith (1776) in his work “An Enquiry into the Causes and Nature of Wealth of Nations.” He suggested that specialization could increase the efficiency of labor. He perceived three benefits from a separation of labor: skill growth, time savings, and the ability to use specialized instruments. The creative endeavor of Owen (1825) demonstrates the significance of individuals in the operation of businesses. He maintained that one of the most effective expenditures managements can make is money invested in personnel development. Babbage (1832) investigated and developed the concept of specialization of labor in an even more thorough matching of individual expertise and abilities with particular tasks, based on his work, he came to that conclusion. As the work of Taylor (1911) tried to codify worker situations, procedures, methods, and tacit talents into concrete norms and formulae, a revolutionary shift occurred in the realm of interpersonal management practices. Research on the connection among productivity and the workplace was first undertaken by Mayo and his colleagues in 1927–1932. Barnard (1938) and other researchers followed up on these groundbreaking studies, which completely changed the realm of hiring and firing methods. The controversy about if effective human resources management is just jargon or a real concept is still up for debate, despite the fact that there has been a sizable body of literature on the subject. By analyzing the level of strategic HRM implementation and its effects on organizational performance in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, this report aimed to expand the scope of previous research. The stated goal of the multi-respondent survey, which included 21 manufacturing organizations in the nation of Nigeria, had been to find a fit among corporate success and strategic staffing practices. The data obtained was evaluated using descriptive statistics, regression analysis, and correlational analysis. Results indicate that production enterprises in Nigeria employed moderate amounts of tactical HRM. Findings also show this path The main tactical human resources procedures that affect the effectiveness of organizations in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector are management devolution, creative hiring and hiring methods, ongoing workers education and training, based on shares compensation, performance appraisal, professional development, and active employee involvement in decisions and actions. It follows that businesses involved in production should focus more on these procedures in order to enhance their use throughout the sector.

‘Archetypal Load of Tension’: Idiosyncratic Idioms of Surrealism Created by Aleksander Krzywobłocki and Margit Reich-Sielska in the 1930s in Lviv

This article examines the artistic contributions of two members of the ‘artes’ group, active in Lviv (Lwów during the interwar period) from 1929 to 1935: Aleksander Krzywobłocki (1901–1979) and Margit Reich-Sielska (1900–1980). Situated within the ‘artes’ milieu, which emerged as the most cohesive community among phenomena with a surrealist profile in the history of Polish art, their creative endeavors have faded from the collective memory of subsequent generations of art historians and critics, both within and beyond Poland. With the aim of elucidating the distinctive characteristics of Krzywobłocki and Sielska’s artistic attitudes, deeply rooted in the cultural landscape of interwar Galicia, this study explores their work as both manifestations of the avant-garde milieu in Lviv and contributions to the transnational surrealist movement. This examination takes a relational approach, considering their artistic output within a framework of trans-local and trans-regional connections. Drawing upon the works of various surrealists active in different European centers, I juxtapose the artistic approaches of Krzywobłocki and Sielska with other practitioners of the movement to highlight both convergences and differences in their expressions. By situating their artistic profiles within the broader modalities of surrealism as a polycentric movement and within the unique cultural context of Lviv—a city marked by its multiethnic, multicultural, and multiconfessional character—I argue that their imaginings should be classified as idiosyncratic idioms of surrealism. This hybrid expression, which developed on the peripheries of European artistic hubs, is primarily distinguished by an ‘archetypal load of tension’—a continual quest for archetypal content that has been lost in the modern world.

The Historical Expression and Aesthetic Trends of Lotus in Literati Painting during the Ming and Qing Dynasties

The lotus, celebrated for its cultural symbolism and aesthetic allure, has been a recurring muse for flower and bird painters in Chinese art history. This article explores lotus paintings during the Ming and Qing dynasties, pivotal periods of ideological liberation and societal complexities. Traditional lotus artworks across dynasties have woven a rich tapestry in Chinese painting. Focusing on the lotus, the article intricately combines symbolic meanings and historical contexts, unraveling the flower's intrinsic artistic essence. It sheds light on the evolving aesthetic qualities within lotus depictions, using this exploration as a lens to understand cross-cultural exchanges and clashes between Chinese and Western influences. Emphasizing the inherent artistic will of lotus-themed painting, the research delves into the nuanced development and aesthetic significance of this genre. By elucidating the beauty expressed in the evolution of lotus images, the study provides valuable insights with contemporary relevance. It highlights the symbolic significance of the lotus in Ming and Qing China, incorporating concrete examples of renowned lotus paintings and artists. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance reader-friendly comprehension and explicitly articulates the contribution of these findings to current artistic practices. The research not only deepens our understanding of lotus culture but also serves as a reference for contemporary lotus-themed creative endeavors, connecting historical expressions with modern artistic sensibilities.

Nanozyme coating-gated multifunctional COF composite based dual-ratio enhanced dual-mode sensor for highly sensitive and reliable detection of organophosphorus pesticides in real samples

The reliable detection of organophosphorus pesticides (OPs) in complex matrices remains an enormous challenge due to inevitable interference of sample matrices and testing factors. To address this issue, we designed a nanozyme-coated mesoporous COF with guest molecule loading, and successfully used it to construct a dual-ratio dual-mode sensor through target-regulated signal generation. The multifunctional COF-based composite (MB/COF@MnO2, MCM) featured high loading of methylene blue (MB), oxidase-like MnO2 coatings as gatekeepers, and specific recognition of thiocholine (TCh). TCh, a regulator produced from acetylcholinesterase (AChE)-catalyzed hydrolysis of acetylthiocholine, could decompose MnO2 coatings, triggering the release of abundant MB and oxidation of few o-phenylenediamine (OPD). OPs, strong inhibitors of AChE, could restrain TCh production and MnO2 decomposition, thereby controlling the release of less MB and oxidation of more OPD. This regulation boosted the dual-ratio dual-mode assay of OPs by using the released MB and oxidized OPD in the solution as testing signals, measured by both fluorescent and electrochemical methods. Experimental results demonstrated the sensitive detection of dichlorvos with LODs of 0.083 and 0.026 ng/mL via the fluorescent/electrochemical mode, respectively. This study represented a creative endeavor to develop dual-ratio dual-mode sensors for OPs detection in complex samples, offering high sensitivity, excellent selectivity, and good reliability.

HAIGEN: Towards Human-AI Collaboration for Facilitating Creativity and Style Generation in Fashion Design

The process of fashion design usually involves sketching, refining, and coloring, with designers drawing inspiration from various images to fuel their creative endeavors. However, conventional image search methods often yield irrelevant results, impeding the design process. Moreover, creating and coloring sketches can be time-consuming and demanding, acting as a bottleneck in the design workflow. In this work, we introduce HAIGEN (Human-AI Collaboration for GENeration), an efficient fashion design system for Human-AI collaboration developed to aid designers. Specifically, HAIGEN consists of four modules. T2IM, located in the cloud, generates reference inspiration images directly from text prompts. With three other modules situated locally, the I2SM batch generates the image material library into a certain designer-style sketch material library. The SRM recommends similar sketches in the generated library to designers for further refinement, and the STM colors the refined sketch according to the styles of inspiration images. Through our system, any designer can perform local personalized fine-tuning and leverage the powerful generation capabilities of large models in the cloud, streamlining the entire design development process. Given that our approach integrates both cloud and local model deployment schemes, it effectively safeguards design privacy by avoiding the need to upload personalized data from local designers. We validated the effectiveness of each module through extensive qualitative and quantitative experiments. User surveys also confirmed that HAIGEN offers significant advantages in design efficiency, positioning it as a new generation of aid-tool for designers.

Exploring the potential of GPT-4 as an interactive transcreation assistant in game localisation: A case study on the translation of Pokémon names

ABSTRACT Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) models are beginning to assist humans in complex creative endeavours. Transcreation is one of such creative processes, which in the context of translation consists of linguistically and culturally adapting a text or a part of it, including visuals, with the goal of maximising positive reception from a specific audience. Game localisation constantly engages in the transcreation of both real references (realia) and fictional elements (irrealia). Irrealia, albeit imaginary, are essential for gamers’ successful immersion and, thus, need to be properly adapted. This paper examines the potential of GPT models as assisting tools during game localisation processes. This exploratory study exemplifies how GPT-4 may be able to generate new language-specific irrealia via prompting to adapt fictional neologisms, focusing on pokémonikers, portmanteaus from the Pokémon game saga. It also describes how transcreation-related outputs can be used by translators as a pool of localisation options, for brainstorming, practice, and other purposes. The paper finds that the implementation of GPT chatbot-human interactions shows growing potential to support translators while adapting fictional elements, but also emphasises the current limitations of using GPT models, including accuracy, context-awareness, cultural sensitivity, and appropriateness, as well as potential ethical concerns.

On the importance of diversity in ecological research

Societal Impact StatementProtecting diversity is critical to maintaining functional and adaptive ecosystems. However, research groups that explore these relationships tend to lack diversity themselves. To address the challenges of our changing world, it is crucial to consider a wide range of perspectives and knowledge. We propose that just as greater diversity in ecosystems relates to a variety of functions and, consequently, enhances resilience, stability, and efficiency, a comparable diversity within research teams results in a broader spectrum of creative endeavors. Thus, it is important to re‐evaluate our scientific communities' openness toward greater diversity to meet the diverse problems of our changing world.SummaryEcosystems face multiple threats, jeopardizing natural and human well‐being. Biodiversity loss can increase ecosystem vulnerability to global change, risking abrupt and irreversible changes. Protecting biodiversity can prevent ecosystems from crossing tipping points, preserving their functions and resilience, which sustain life on our planet. In addressing these challenges, society demands creativity, innovation, and diverse perspectives. Yet, our societal structures often neglect the full range of voices and experiences, limiting problem‐solving. Understanding how research teams with diverse demographics may stimulate creative solutions to global change challenges may help. In this context, we emphasize examples from plant ecology, where the advantages of diverse ecosystems are well recognized, and we draw an analogy of these features to the innovation of research teams. In ecosystems, biodiversity can maximize productivity and function but can also serve as a protective “insurance” against disruptions. Similarly, in a time of multifaceted environmental changes, diverse research groups play a critical and analogous role, resembling the biodiversity within ecosystems. Diverse research teams not only bring complementary strengths, fostering creative problem‐solving by embracing various perspectives, but also drive scientific innovation by integrating a wide range of research topics (e.g., ecosystems, taxa, and conservation priorities). These human‐centered dynamics are congruent with the mechanisms in ecosystems, with a diversity of solutions promoting resilience, stability, and efficiency, all of which ultimately provide a counterbalancing effect on global change. Much like biodiverse ecosystems, a diverse spectrum of knowledge, and expertise within the scientific community can enrich a dynamic landscape of innovation.

Making icons: the rise of the K-pop adjacent industries*

ABSTRACT Much scholarship on the labor of Korean popular music (K-pop) fans has focused on the work they do to produce popularity of their favorite groups, such as campaigns to chart a new release. The focus of this article is how fans have become producers of items and services consumed by other fans, not just cheerleaders or consumers. In tandem with K-pop’s success, an entire secondary industry that is dependent on K-pop’s popularity, while also amplifying it, has emerged. The K-pop industry is now supporting and supported by a multitude of people, some of whom seek the lime-light and others who eschew it, who may be earning money through various K-pop-dependent activities—secondary yet autonomous industries. These participants support K-pop fandom, and may even become secondary stars. I conducted in-person and online interviews with producers and consumers of goods and services related to K-pop. These industries have become an integral part of K-pop today, introducing and enabling personal encounters with K-pop and Korea. As the young entrepreneurs of the K-pop adjacent industries pour energy into not just consumption but also creative endeavors, they make K-pop highly interactive. First, these industries have created a bridge—an area of interaction, exchange, and education between Korean musical stars and their non-Korean fans. Second, the industries have emerged as an economically significant aspect of the K-pop ecosystem. Third, this K-pop adjacent industry demonstrates a future area of tension over ownership of culture.

A Survey of Tunde Kelani's Interpretations in the Adaptations of Akinwumi Isola's O Le ku (It is Complicated) and Yinka Egbokhare's Dazzling Mirage for the Screen.

Adaptation is an age long phenomenon in the arts. Life writings were adapted into novels and largely novels to plays. The trends continue to date. Adaptations are meant to artistically metamorphose a previous creative endeavour into a new one. An artistic work from one genre is transformed into another genre without losing sight of the thematic preoccupation of the source. Tunde Kelani adapted Akinwumi Isola's classic Yoruba Novel O le ku (It is Complicated) and Yinka Egbokhare's novel, Dazzling Mirage into films of the same titles, thus bringing the thesis of both works to a wider and heterogeneous audience. Despite the artistic and box office success of both films, and many essays on the film versions of the two novels, the extent of Tunde Kelani's fidelity to the thematic preoccupations and aesthetic considerations of the original works has not been academically interrogated. Therefore, this study examines the extent of Kelani's faithfulness to the ideology and aesthetic qualities of the original works. The primary data for the study depended on content analysis, structured interview and focused group discussion (FGD). Thus, the Akinwumi Isola's O le ku and Yinka Egbokhare's Dazzling Mirage and Tunde Keleni's cinematic adaptations were content analyzed. Both the literary and audio-visual versions was subjected to seasoned focused group discussion (FGD). The film producer and director; Tunde Kelani was interviewed. Secondary data were sourced from a review of relevant literature. Sarris' Auteur Theory was adopted to drive the discourse. The paper argues that the differences in the media of expression significantly influenced the minor discrepancies between the literary texts and their screen versions. It also argues that Kelani's box office target distracted him for a flawless fidelity to the original works. The study concludes that cineastes should enlist literary experts, who are knowledgeable about the principle of adaptation, and film critics in their production crew.

A Survey of Tunde Kelani's Interpretations in the Adaptations of Akinwumi Isola's O Le ku (It is Complicated) and Yinka Egbokhare's Dazzling Mirage for the Screen

Adaptation is an age long phenomenon in the arts. Life writings were adapted into novels and largely novels to plays. The trends continue to date. Adaptations are meant to artistically metamorphose a previous creative endeavour into a new one. An artistic work from one genre is transformed into another genre without losing sight of the thematic preoccupation of the source. Tunde Kelani adapted Akinwumi Isola's classic Yoruba Novel O le ku (It is Complicated) and Yinka Egbokhare's novel, Dazzling Mirage into films of the same titles, thus bringing the thesis of both works to a wider and heterogeneous audience. Despite the artistic and box office success of both films, and many essays on the film versions of the two novels, the extent of Tunde Kelani's fidelity to the thematic preoccupations and aesthetic considerations of the original works has not been academically interrogated. Therefore, this study examines the extent of Kelani's faithfulness to the ideology and aesthetic qualities of the original works. The primary data for the study depended on content analysis, structured interview and focused group discussion (FGD). Thus, the Akinwumi Isola's O le ku and Yinka Egbokhare's Dazzling Mirage and Tunde Keleni's cinematic adaptations were content analyzed. Both the literary and audio-visual versions was subjected to seasoned focused group discussion (FGD). The film producer and director; Tunde Kelani was interviewed. Secondary data were sourced from a review of relevant literature. Sarris' Auteur Theory was adopted to drive the discourse. The paper argues that the differences in the media of expression significantly influenced the minor discrepancies between the literary texts and their screen versions. It also argues that Kelani's box office target distracted him for a flawless fidelity to the original works. The study concludes that cineastes should enlist literary experts, who are knowledgeable about the principle of adaptation, and film critics in their production crew.

The Japanese Conception of Creativity: Myths and Facts

Abstract Empirical research on creativity spanning decades has identified several stereotypes on creativity that are not supported by scientific evidence. Known as creativity myths, these stereotypes can harm an individual’s creative endeavors in school or at the workplace. In prior research, the Creativity Myths and Facts Questionnaire (CMFQ) has been used to empirically investigate the extent to which people approved particular myths and facts related to creativity and the reasons for their belief in them (participants from Austria, Germany, Poland, the USA, China, and Georgia). The current study translated the CMFQ into Japanese and surveyed Japanese participants (N = 3,101). The approval rate for creativity myths among the Japanese was 58%, slightly lower than that for creativity facts (61%), a trend similar to that of other countries. The average approval rates for creativity myths in the Japanese sample suggest that the participants, compared to those from the six countries examined in prior research, have a stronger belief that creativity is a rare talent, that creativity is the same as art, or that it is difficult to change creativity. Furthermore, the results show that demographic variables, knowledge sources, and personality type, which have all been identified in existing studies as factors contributing to the belief in creativity myths, have a weak but significant influence among Japanese participants. We also discuss the high rate of uncertainty as a distinct characteristic in Japanese participants’ responses to creativity myths and facts.

Connecting the Dots of Creativity and Curiosity: A Weekly Diary Examination Using Dynamic Structural Equation Modeling

ABSTRACTIn the last decade, research on the connection between curiosity and creativity has surged revealing a positive correlation. However, these findings are primarily based on cross‐sectional studies, which do not establish the direction of the relationship between creativity and curiosity. Is curiosity the driving force behind creativity, or does creativity spark curiosity? The present study addresses this question by examining the potential reciprocal associations between creativity and curiosity within‐persons using state‐of‐the‐art methodology and statistics. Self‐reported data were collected on a weekly basis from a sample of Greek entrepreneurs (N = 195, 49% female) over a 10‐week period. We used the dynamic structural equation modeling (DSEM) framework for data analyses. Results supported the positive relationship between creativity and curiosity within and between individuals. At the within‐person level, creativity and curiosity exhibited significant carry‐over effects from 1 week to the next. However, we did not find consistent evidence for cross‐lagged effects, meaning that curiosity and creativity did not directly cause changes in each other within a 1‐week period. We also found significant random effects underscoring the role of curiosity as a catalyst for creativity, particularly when individuals do not have a strong tendency for their creative levels to persist but do have a strong tendency for their curiosity levels to persist. In such cases, curiosity seems to have a more pronounced impact on shaping creative endeavors. We discuss the implications of our findings for theory and practice and suggest directions for future research.

Transforming culture through “communication” (rituals): The “banality” of public creativity in Belarus

ABSTRACT This article investigates how culture is transformed via public creative endeavors in modern-day Belarus. From ethnographic observations and analyses of cultural discourses, it shows how public creative practices facilitate the conditions for social and cultural change – not necessarily change to the political regime – but change that leads to the processes of creation and adaptation, or a “banalization” of recurring daily practices. These practices can facilitate new social and cultural forms that become a part of common, everyday life. To illustrate this process of change, we highlight two instances of public creativity: a hybrid state and a grassroots event called Poetry Yard, and a public meeting at an independent grassroots event, CreativeMornings Minsk. They show how collective unity is constructed via “communication” rituals and how new cultural forms are created, maintained, and routinized.

AI-deation: When the Teacher is a Transformer in Role-Playing to create Privacy Decision Serious Games

Understanding the synergistic potential of human collaboration with artificial intelligence (AI) in creative endeavours, such as ideating Serious Game (SG) concepts, is of vital interest in our era of digital transformation. This study probes two pivotal questions: First, how does the incorporation of a GPT-4 transformer AI, assuming the role of a teacher, influence support for student teams during the ideation and balancing of SG concepts? Second, what are the students' perceptions of AI integration when co-designing these concepts with an AI in the educator role? In a between-group research design, two distinct groups engaged in a collaborative role-playing activity with digital role-specific cards and a visualised board to ideate and balance Serious Games addressing privacy decision-making. The first group, engaging in a local setting, collaborated with an AI that played the teacher role. In contrast, the second group played the co-ideation activity in a remote setting, with a human playing the role of the teacher. The findings indicate that generative AI can successfully be sourced to play the teacher role in a collaborative role-playing activity. Crucially, the timing of AI intervention thereby emerged as an essential factor that can impair creative support. Scheduled AI interventions can offer fresh insights but may not align with immediate team needs. The insights underscore the requirement to determine the most effective timing for AI intervention in human-AI co-playing ideation sessions to foster the full potential of an AI filling a role in a collaborative design process. Implications synthesised from the analytical findings and practical insights on AI-suggested design propositions/conflicts are discussed conclusively.

Creative business in the mindset of PGSD University PGRI Palembang students towards an interest in entrepreneurship

In order to fulfill the desire for entrepreneurship in tertiary institutions, a mindset is needed for PGSD students, so that students can have knowledge and skills. The mindset and entrepreneurial spirit of students can ultimately foster student entrepreneurial interest. The formulation of the problem is how students think in creative endeavors. The aim is to find out the mindset of PGSD students at PGRI Palembang University towards their interest in creative endeavors. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. With data collection techniques using a questionnaire via Google Form to second semester PGSD students. The results of this study indicate that entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurial mindset, and creativity have a positive and significant effect on students' creative business mindset in entrepreneurial intentions in PGSD University PGRI Palembang students.

Features of the Prophetic Methodology in Building and Nurturing Creative Character among Youth

This study aims—by adopting the inductive and deductive methodologies—to study the features of the Prophetic method in building and nurturing the creative personality among youth, in light of authentic evidence from the Prophetic tradition. The research seeks to answer the following questions: How does the Prophetic tradition consider the creative character? What are the features of the Prophet's approach in building the creative character on both psychological and intellectual levels? FHow did the features of the Prophet's approach also manifest in nurturing the creative character? The importance of the study lies in its contribution to examining the reality of creativity in the Islamic nation and using those features as a standard to gauge the nation's proximity or distance from the correct foundational principles for developing creative individuals in various aspects of life. The research also aims to outline the Prophet’s methodology in building and nurturing the creative personality, to serve as a roadmap for the Islamic nation in the creative development of its members. This will help them understand their reality, meet their desires and needs, ensure proper care befitting creatives, and alert wise leaders and decision-makers to gaps and weaknesses that need to be addressed and corrected in the Islamic creative endeavor. The study, through the results it has reached, has observed various aspects of Prophetic care for the issue of creativity through the applications of the noble Prophetic guidance in the psychological and intellectual development of the creative individual, and in creating a nurturing system for the creative personality that ensures the integrity of the development, its protection, monitoring, and proper guidance.

Engaging with AI painting: exploring motivations and challenges in laypeople's creative information practices

Introduction. The advent of generative AI has democratized art creation, enabling individuals without formal training to produce visually appealing digital artworks. However, it is not yet well-understood why and how laypeople engage with AI in creative information practice. Method. This study conducted semi-structured interviews with 17 participants, aiming to understand the motivations for laypeople's engagement with AI painting and the challenges they encounter. Analysis. The interviews were analysed using open coding and thematic analysis, with two independent coders achieving a substantial inter-coder reliability score. Results. Our findings reveal that laypeople's engagement with AI painting is a practice-oriented information practice, influenced by social and contextual factors. The engagement process is iterative, starting with a user prompt and AI-generated initial output, followed by continuous refinement. Laypeople engage with AI painting for emotional motivations, personal utilitarian motivations, and social interaction. Notable challenges include image quality, technological limitations, and personal constraints. Conclusion. These findings provide empirical evidence of the potential and limitations of AI in creative information practice. This understanding is vital for informing the design of future AI tools to enhance the human-AI collaborative experience in creative endeavours.

Application of artificial intelligence in retail

In the context of the contemporary Industry 4.0 concept, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral component of human lifeʼs success, the impact of which is increa­singly difficult to overestimate today. With the advent of AI, the everyday life of individuals has noticeably transformed. Neural networks are capable of working in an algorithmic way, adapt, learn, and even generate new inven­tions within a short span of time. Since the concept of AI appeared, fervent debates have revolved around its advantages and opportu­nities for modern society, ethical frameworks of application, risks, and the negative impact of AI on various professional spheres. However, the revolutionary changes brought about by AI, enabling individuals to delegate routine tasks and freeing up time for creative endeavors, remain indisputable. Despite the high significance of previously conducted research, the state and potential opportunities of industrial application of AI remain insufficiently explored. The purpose of the study is to determine the current trends in the development of artificial intelligence, to assess the actual state of use and to justify recommendations for the future use of AI systems in the retail sector. It has been deter­mined that the introduction of AI technologies is a modern global trend and one of Ukraineʼs priorities. It has been proven that the complex realities of domestic retail development unveil opportunities for digital transformation and the intensification of AI implementation. The current state of AI development has been examined: the leading countries in artificial intelligence implementation have been identified, and the retail sector has been ranked fourth among industries with high potential for the application of advanced technologies. To gain an understanding of AI development in retail, a survey was conducted, the results of which delineated business processes where AI techno­logies are actually applied and specified the goals of their application. The priority opera­tional processes of retail enterprises for the implementation of advanced technologies have been identified and ranked by the significance of AI systems, which are most relevant to modern retail. A list of AI systems has been sorted according to their purpose and functional capa­bilities in retail.