Scientific Creativity Research Articles

Плагиат как основание для лишения присужденной ранее ученой степени: конституционно-правовые пределы и условия

The article is devoted to the study of the problem of incorrect plagiarism as a basis for depriving persons of a scientific degree. The author defends the point of view that the main goal of the legal regulation of these social relations is the proper provision of constitutionality in the public law mechanism for depriving citizens of previously awarded academic degrees, especially if a significant amount of time has elapsed after the public defense of the dissertation. The article supports the position on the immorality and illegality of plagiarism as such, the need for proportionate legal liability of the relevant persons, if the offender’s guilt is proved in due legal procedure and the statute of limitations has not expired. However, the plagiarist is not affected by constitutional rights and freedoms. A person who has made incorrect plagiarism retains the constitutional right to scientific creativity, the restrictions of which are allowed only in the manner provided for in Part 3 of Art. 55 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation (federal law and only for the purposes expressly listed in the Constitution of the Russian Federation). Relevant persons are entitled to rely on the presumption of innocence and use to their advantage the constitutional prohibition of retroactive application of the law that establishes or aggravates liability.

The introspections of contemporary business research: a call for scientific creativity

PurposeThis study aims to squeeze some critical viewpoints from the shifting landscape of business research (she), that conceals her true personality. Today, she is relentlessly struggling to strike a good balance between science and creativity. Therefore, she resolves to pivot the scholarly attention towards “scientific creativity”.Design/methodology/approachBusiness research is personified in this viewpoint paper. By adopting the methodology of third-person omniscient, the author pens the introspections of contemporary business research, and how she would express herself in modern times if she were a living person.FindingsBusiness research introspects that she is suffering from the phenomena of “existential crisis” and “popularity fallacy” in contemporary times. Though she believes that the science of business research is evolving significantly, worries about becoming scientifically monotonous grip her in the dark of the nights. She laments the grim reality of today; studies of a similar nature dominate the research literature while the philosopher in her is fading gradually. Therefore, she calls for more “scientific creativity”. She realises that solving societal problems must remain her foremost priority. However, she believes that her priorities towards society and world peace depend on whether she could revitalise the fading philosopher of personality.Originality/valueThe current viewpoint paper is an attempt to shed some light on the landscape of contemporary business research, which is undergoing unremitting changes. It also highlights the desirable changes in the context of business research.

The effect of design-based STEM learning on students' scientific creativity in solar energy topic

The effect of design-based STEM learning on students' scientific creativity in solar energy topic

Towards a pedagogical conception of imagination in STEAM education

ABSTRACT STEAM is a coupling of the well-known STEM-disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics with the arts. This conception of education builds on the foundations of STEM-curricula but complements it with a focus on innovation, creativity, novelty etc. Those in favor of STEAM education emphasize the importance of this shifted focus in better preparing the future generations for the complex challenges to come. However, a portion of the discourse on STEAM tends to reduce this approach to education to a means towards market-oriented ends. In opposition to such a discourse and primarily informed by Koestler’s work on imagination and discovery in science, art and other domains of human creativity, we develop and defend a pedagogical conception of imagination. By connecting this conception of pedagogical imagination to insights from Tyson Lewis and Peter Hyland, we propose a protocol-based educational practice which can be incorporated in STEAM education.

DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVE THINKING SKILL INSTRUMENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

This study aims to describe the item analysis of creative science thinking skills instruments in environmental education courses. The characteristics of creativity in the context of higher education are the benchmark for this study, namely fluency, originality, elaboration, and flexibility. The method of research was research and development. The validity study of the instrument was carried out by two experts, and the instrument was tested on 26 students. According to the First Expert, the instrument can be used with little revision and the Second Expert states that the instrument can be used without revision. Therefore, the researchers concluded that the instrument can be used with little revision. Based on the trial data on the 12 questions developed, it was found that 5 of the questions needed to be revised before data collection, 6 questions had to be corrected, and 1 question item was not used/discarded. The revision includes the affirmation of question sentences or commands for questions with a status of accepted but needing to be corrected. Indicators of creativity that concern this study are fluency, originality, elaboration, and flexibility. Therefore, from the 5 question items, one question was chosen for each that represented the four indicators of creativity.

DEVELOPING AN INTERSTATE FRAMEWORK FOR TRANSFERRING INNOVATION INITIATIVES TO THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

In the dynamic landscape of rapid scientific and technological advancements, coupled with the prioritization of innovation in economic activities, the importance of international collaboration in fostering innovation has grown significantly. This collaboration stands as a pivotal factor in shaping and enhancing the structure and infrastructure of innovative endeavors for both nations and corporations. The classification of international innovation cooperation, categorized into scientific research and development, industrial production, and science and education, underscores its multifaceted nature. The Republic of Uzbekistans dedicated efforts in these domains with Germany, Russia, and the Republic of Belarus have resulted in the implementation of 38 projects valued at 9.6 billion soums. Additionally, joint project competitions with Eurasian countries, Turkey, China, and India have been announced, showcasing a proactive approach. The tangible outcome of these initiatives is evident, as 30 billion soums have been raised to fund scientific programs, thereby serving as a catalyst for stimulating scientific creativity. KEYWORDS: Innovative Cooperation, Digital Economy, Investments, International Cooperation, Scientific Projects.

Теоретические и практические аспекты формирования стиля и культуры научного мышления под руководством Е. Н. Устюговой

<span lang="EN-US">In this article, the material is devoted to Elena Nikolaevna Ustyugova, my scientific supervisor and mentor, whose pedagogical activities and scientific creativity determined the direction of my scientific research and the style of my scientific thinking.</span>

Mapping research on scientific creativity: A bibliometric review of the literature in the last 20 years

The main goal of this study is to use bibliometric methods to explore the scientific creativity literature over the past two decades. The aim is to gain a deep understanding of how this field has developed conceptually, intellectually, and socially, with the objective of advancing both empirical evidence and conceptual understanding. The study draws upon the Scopus database as the source of literature metadata, subsequently subjecting the data to analysis via the Bibliometrix software. Commencing with an initial identification of 254 articles, a stringent application of search and exclusion criteria led to the inclusion of 110 articles for in-depth analysis. The outcomes of this research unveil pivotal themes within scientific creativity, offering a quantitative analysis that presents an encompassing view through tables, graphs, and maps. Moreover, the study delves into identifying core performance indicators associated with article production and citation rates. As discerned from the results, the emerging research directions within scientific creativity encompass the enhancement and assessment of scientific creativity, pedagogical strategies for teaching creativity within science education, and the exploration of thinking skills pertinent to scientific creativity. These findings provide valuable insights for future researchers and also have practical implications for educators and policymakers. By doing so, this study helps inform the development of strategies to effectively foster scientific creativity in the context of the 21st-century skills era.

TENDENCIES IN IMPROVING THE APPLICATION OF LEGAL RULES OF NATIONAL MINORITIES AND ETHNIC GROUPS

In the paper, the authors discuss the tendencies of development and improvement of legal guarantees of international and national regulations of individual countries and definitions of the term national minority and ethnic groups. We start from the hypothesis that international and national legal rules are well established, with the aim of improvement, but in practical application at the local level, the provisions of the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of National Minorities, which represents the first comprehensive regional international agreement and legally binding international instrument, are bypassed or omitted, dedicated to the protection of national minorities. The definition of new and special rights and freedoms of man and citizen, that is, the scope and application of human rights and freedoms can be classified into different groups. The work will deal with the analysis of the rights and freedoms of ethnic groups and national minorities, the rights and freedoms of foreigners and stateless persons, the position of law in the field of governance, the constitutional duties of man and citizen in accordance with the criteria of the mutual relationship between the individual, that is, the citizen and the state. Researching the right to education, freedom of scientific and artistic creation represents freedom of thought as one of the spiritual freedoms. The Constitution of the Republic of Serbia guarantees the freedom of scientific and artistic creativity, the publication of scientific and artistic works, guarantees moral and material rights to authors, and more. The essential part of the analysis refers to the research and strict application of the rights of members of national minorities, that is, the detailed elaboration and respect of minority rights, the prohibition of discrimination of national minorities, equality in the management of public affairs, the prohibition of forced assimilation, the right to preserve uniqueness and develop the spirit of tolerance, as well as the right to association and cooperation with compatriots. The Framework Convention of the Council of Europe on the Protection of National Minorities - represents the first comprehensive regional international agreement and the first legally binding international instrument, which is entirely dedicated to the protection of national minorities.

Scientific and Linguistic Creative Domains in Secondary Education. A Case Study in Spain

Scientific and Linguistic Creative Domains in Secondary Education. A Case Study in Spain

Features of scientific research work of future aviation specialists

The article presents the peculiarities of research work of future aviation specialists. It is noted that higher education institutions in the aviation field pay considerable attention to ensuring the scientific and research component of the use of modern educational technologies for the professional training of future specialists. The purpose of the study was the analysis and peculiarities of the research work of aviation institutions of higher education, aimed at the formation of research skills and professional skills. The methods of research were the analysis and generalization of scientific literature on the organization of research work in higher education, ICAO documents regulating the flight safety management system for air transport. Features of research work for students of higher education at aviation institutions are singled out, in particular: application of the problem-based learning method through the analysis of aviation regulatory documents and investigation materials of aviation events; simulation of real professional situations through a business game (imitation simulation), where the student is given the opportunity to be a pilot, air traffic controller, dispatcher-instructor, aviation shift leader, etc.; student conferences as an opportunity to present professional research work; simulator (practical) training; the practically oriented character of the educational program – the involvement and use of the work experience of aviation specialists-practitioners. The criteria for ensuring the effective organization and implementation of research work of future aviation specialists are summarized, which is the complexity, consistency and comprehensiveness of learning and use of methods and technologies of conducting scientific research, implementation of their results, the continuity of research work according to training courses, the logic of the complication of methods, types and forms of scientific creativity

The Effect of Mindfulness on the Promotion of Graduate Students' Scientific Research Creativity: The Chain Mediating Role of Flow Experience and Creative Self-Efficacy.

Creativity is a universal core higher-order cognitive ability in the 21st century, which reflects a country's core competitiveness and soft power. Mindfulness, as an important concept in positive psychology, has also received attention for its potential effect on research creativity. Using structural equation modeling and bootstrap methods, this study investigated the relationship between mindfulness and research creativity among 1210 Chinese graduate students. Additionally, we explored the mediating effect of flow experience and creative self-efficacy in this relationship. The research results showed that mindfulness had a direct positive effect on graduate students' scientific research creativity. The mediating effect of flow experience and creative self-efficacy, as well as the chain mediating effect, were established, with the mediating ratio being 13.1% and 30.0%, respectively, and the indirect effect of chain mediating accounting for 34.1%. Interestingly, the effect mechanism at the gender level was various, with the mediating effect of mindfulness on scientific research creativity being higher among male graduate students. The results of this study revealed the mechanism of mindfulness on graduate students' scientific research creativity, offering valuable insights for enhancing their creative capabilities in the realm of scientific research.

'Science by consensus' impedes scientific creativity and progress: A simple alternative to funding biomedical research.

The very low success rates of grant applications to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) are highly detrimental to the progress of science and the careers of scientists. The peer review process that evaluates proposals has been claimed arbitrarily to be the best there is. This consensus system, however, has never been evaluated scientifically against an alternative. Here we delineate the 15 major problems with the peer review process. We challenge the Science Advisor to the President, and the leadership of NIH, NSF, the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and other funding agencies throughout the world to refute each of these criticisms. We call for the implementation of more equitable alternatives that will not constrain the progress of science. We propose a system that will fund at least 80,000 principal investigators, including young scientists, with about half the current NIH budget, seven-times as many as the current number of NIH "research project grants," and that will forego the cumbersome, expensive, and counterproductive "peer" review stage. Further, we propose that the success of the two systems over 5-10 years be compared scientifically.

A Scientific Creativity Scale Development Process for Science Teacher Candidates

This study aims to prepare a scale to determine the creativity levels of prospective teachers studying at the undergraduate level of science teaching. In this context, 15 questions, suitable for student’s level from physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy and ecology sub-branches were prepared. The questions were assessed by 5 lecturers who were experts in their fields for their opinions. After the expert opinion, the number of questions was determined as 13 and pilot study was carried out with 95 pre-service teachers studying in Inonu University Faculty of Education Science Teacher Education. The data obtained from the pilot study were analyzed by using SPSS 21.0 statistical program according to Multi Surface Rasch Model. In order to determine the reliability of the scale, internal consistency coefficient of Cronbach’s alpha was calculated and found .758. At the end of the research, the data was analyzed and the question number of the scale was determined as 10 according to the analysis results. Studies conducted on scientific creativity generally aimed to measure the scientific creativity of secondary school students. We believe that a deficiency in measuring the scientific creativity of undergraduate students at the academic level will be eliminated with the scale we developed.

The Effect of Creative Problem-Solving Model to Enhance Scientific Creativity: Study in Static Fluid Physics Learning

The purpose of this study is to ascertain how applying the Creative Problem-Solving model in physics classes affects students' scientific creativity when studying static fluids and how applying the model can improve students' scientific creativity. This study employed a quasi-experimental method, with the population of focus being 11th-grade science students at SMAN 4 South Tangerang, totaling 200 students. The sample in this study involves 78 students selected through the purposive sampling technique and divided into two groups (experimental and control), each comprising 39 students. Both groups were assessed for their skills through pretests and post-tests. The instruments used in this research consisted of 5 structured essay questions referring to three indicators of scientific creativity dimensions developed by Hu and Adey. The result of this study shows that the data generated, based on the Mann-Whitney U test, indicates a significant difference between the post-test scores of the two groups, with a Sig. Value of 0.000, which is below 0.05. The N-gain results also showed a gain of 0.56 in the experimental group and 0.43 in the control group. In conclusion, the Creative Problem-Solving model influenced students' scientific creativity, and it effectively improved students' scientific creativity. The research implications suggest that teachers should implement this teaching method to improve students' scientific creativity skills, enabling them to actively and skillfully address various complex problems in everyday life.

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.

The implementation of engineering design-based STEM learning and its impact on primary students’ scientific creativity

ABSTRACT Background Many stakeholders recognise the importance of integrated STEM education in nurturing 21st century skills but little consideration has been given to how scientific creativity can be fostered through this approach among young learners. Purpose and Methods The study describes the classroom experience of incorporating three authentic design-based STEM projects (1. Development of a Disinfection Device, 2. Building an Intelligent Transportation Model, and 3. Design an Ecologically Smart Pond) of grades five and six primary students and illustrates how the activities integrated different STEM disciplines. Descriptions of the projects’ three design-based integrated activities, lasting 12–16 weeks, were developed by three primary STEM teachers from three different schools in Macau, each of whom had at least two years of experience in implementing STEM learning. This is a mixed method research where semi-structured interviews with the teachers revealed how they fostered students’ scientific creativity through design and how the incorporation of the design process stimulated their scientific creativity. The effects of the activities on scientific creativity development, on the other hands, were quantitatively compared for 120 students who participated in STEM projects and a control group of 120 students who were not from the three schools. Result The findings revealed that teachers foster scientific creativity of students throughout the design process and students who participated in the project exhibited significantly higher scientific creativity, particularly in dimensions related to design. Conclusion Hence, the engineering design process is an effective instructional approach for supporting cross-disciplinary STEM learning in primary grades as well as nurturing scientific inquiry and fostering students’ scientific creativity.

Thinking What No One Else Has Thought: Investigating the Scientific Creativity of Primary School Students in a Science Class

For the advancement of humanity, scientific creativity is a crucial skill for coming up with innovations, addressing existing issues and interpreting particular scientific phenomena. The present study aimed to determine the scientific creativity level of 23 primary school students. In a single cross-sectional study, a descriptive survey questionnaire modelled on the Scientific Structure Creativity Model (SSCM) incorporated a seven-item scientific creativity test specifically designed to align with the backgrounds of primary school students. The results show that the students have a balance between a low or intermediate scientific creativity level. Of the 23 respondents, 8 have a low scientific creativity level, 8 have an intermediate scientific creativity level and 7 have a high scientific creativity level. The respondents are the most scientifically creative in creative science problem solving. The researchers recommend an intervention such as integrating the arts into the STEM curriculum to help develop students’ scientific creativity.

The effects of creative personality on scientist creativity

Does a creative personality make scientists more creative? Previous research on creative personality, creative behavior, and performance has been mixed, with not all studies reporting a consistent positive relationship. We propose that this is, in part, because creativity is not solely determined by traits; instead, creative individuals require a specific context to fully realize their potential to create. Using trait activation theory, we show that, as scientific creativity is becoming more dependent on teamwork, creative personality interacts with scientists’ social identities and collaborative behavior to affect scientists’ creativity. Multisource data collected from 547 scientists from 36 research institutes in China revealed that two dimensions of scientists’ creative personality (research ability and uniqueness) exhibited a positive effect on their creativity whereas two other dimensions of their creative personality had a negative effect (self-discipline) or no effect (self-verification) on their creativity. In addition, the breadth of research communication, expertise identity, and organizational identity exhibited positive moderating effects on creative personality and scientist creativity. Specifically, when research communication breadth was high, self-discipline boosted scientist creativity; when expertise identity was high, self-verification boosted scientist creativity; and when organizational identity was high, the uniqueness dimension of scientist personality boosted scientist creativity. We discuss implications for theory and practice.

Наукова творчість професора Сергія Копилова: віхи, напрями досліджень, надбання (До 60-річчя від дня народження)

The article aims to clarify the formation of Professor Serhii Kopylov's personality as a talented scientist, his multifaceted scientific work, and its significance in Ukrainian historiography in the study of the problems of historiography, source studies, biography, philocarty, and local history. The methodological basis of the study consists of the principles of objectivity, historicism, systematicity, and comprehensiveness, as well as the ideas of the schools of Annals, New Social History, and the genius of A.D. Toynbee. The research methods used include the following: comparative-historical analysis, logical analysis, prospective analysis, chronological analysis, narrative analysis, scientific source criticism, periodization, and actualization. The scientific novelty lies in the attempt, made for the first time in historiography, to analyze the main areas of the scientist's research and, on this basis, to reconstruct a comprehensive picture of his scientific work and to determine its scientific value. Conclusions. The analysis of Serhii Kopylov's work has given grounds to distinguish the following four stages: Stage 1 (1963-1985) - the genesis of the personality traits of an intellectual from childhood to the end of his studies at the Faculty of History of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and his first steps in the field of historical research. His thesis became his first notable success in student research: it won first place in competitions of student research papers in the fields of history and later humanities, for which he was awarded a gold medal in 1986 by the Presidium of the Academy of Sciences of the Ukrainian SSR; the formation of professional skills characterized the 2nd period (1985-1997). This period was characterized by the formation of professional competencies of a historian-scientist (completion of postgraduate studies, defense of the PhD thesis at the end of 1988) and refocusing scientific interests from the study of Bulgarian studies to the problems of Ukrainian Slavic studies. The 3rd period (1998-2006) was marked by an intensive process of developing the talent of a researcher-analyst and improving his professional qualities, thus transforming into a well-known Ukrainian scholar of Slavic studies, as evidenced by the publication of dozens of articles, the monograph "Problems of the History of Slavic Peoples in the Historical Thought of Ukraine" (2005), and the defense of his doctoral dissertation "Ukrainian Historical Slavic Studies of Modern Times: Origins and Stages of Development" (2006); the 4th period (2007-2023) was marked by the flourishing of scientific creativity, which was based on the study of biography, history, source and local history, and philology. Serhii Kopylov's scientific achievements include more than 330 publications, including five monographs and eleven manuals and textbooks. His study made it possible, firstly, to recreate the integrity of the picture of the jubilee's scientific work, which is an organic combination of various objects of research; secondly, to identify its main directions, in which the author was able to achieve the most significant results: Ukrainian historical Slavic studies of modern times, biography, historiography, source studies, local history, and philocarty; thirdly, to reveal the decisive role in the development of methodological foundations of scientific creativity of the irrevocable break with the postulates of Soviet/Russian methodology that took place in the second half of the 90s XX century - the first half of the zero years of the XXI century.