Manifestation Of Creativity Research Articles

Brain and Subjective Responses to Indoor Environments Related to Concentration and Creativity

Electroencephalograms (EEGs) can be used to study the influence of environmental elements on human emotions, cognition, and behavior. EEGs can reveal unconscious responses and fill in the gaps left by subjective responses provided in survey questionnaires or interviews. EEG research on the impact of classroom design elements on concentration and creativity is scarce; the design elements studied have not been diverse enough. In addition, no researchers have examined the brain and subjective responses to multiple indoor environmental elements regarding concentration and creativity. Thus, the purpose of this study was to explore how the human brain responds to different indoor environmental elements as shown by objective EEG signals related to concentration and creativity, and their similarities and differences to subjective self-reported responses. The experimental stimuli included 16 images combining four indoor environmental elements—classroom space shape, furniture arrangement, ceiling height, and color—along with images of white walls, a full-window wall with a view of nature, and a windowless scenario, totaling 19 images. The brainwaves of 20 people collected from eight channels were analyzed to determine the concentration index (CI) for concentration and relative theta (RT) for creativity. As a subjective response, participants were asked to choose the stimuli in which they felt they could best concentrate and be most creative in a self-report format. The results showed the following tendencies: (a) More brainwaves in the parietal and occipital lobes than in the prefrontal or frontal lobes; (b) a higher CI with rectilinear shapes, traditional frontal furniture arrangements, and red walls; (c) a higher RT with curvilinear shapes, collaborative furniture arrangements, white walls, and a full view of nature; and (d) participants selected white walls and a front-facing furniture layout as supportive of concentration and a full view of nature, curvilinear shape, and collaborative furniture layout for creative thinking. The results showed that similarities in brain and subjective responses were related to furniture layout and shape, whereas differences existed in color. This study contributes to the understanding of the characteristics of indoor environments that appear to enhance the manifestation of concentration and creativity.

Exploring user-led spatial practice and user design tools in urban low and middle-income residences: a study based in Kitulwatte, Colombo

In many developing Asian countries, informal user-led architectural production is prevalent, with dwellings designed and built largely without professional input. Unlike traditional architectural practices, where design, construction, and inhabitation are distinct phases, users perceive these aspects as interconnected, influencing each other continuously and simultaneously, resulting in unexpected and rich spatial experiences. This study focuses on informal user-led architectural production in Sri Lanka, examining the design methods users employ through Jonathan Hill’s framework of user creativity types. By analysing the architectural features of user-designed homes, identifying manifestations of user creativity, and assessing the influence of user-led production on urban adaptability and vibrancy, this research aims to underscore the creative and significant architectural contributions of users. Through an analysis of four residences in Kitulwatte, Colombo, the research reveals the conscious and subconscious processes inherent in user-led design, highlighting their substantial contribution to the urban fabric. This holistic approach transforms architecture from a static product into a dynamic process that continually evolves to meet individual needs. By elucidating the unique design tools and approaches employed by users, this paper enriches the discourse on architectural agency and challenges conventional notions of authorship, showcasing the profound impact of user influence on shaping the built environment.

Креативные установки в контексте жизненных и профессиональных ценностей студенческой молодежи: гендерное измерение

The problem studied in the article is caused by the need to develop creative sectors of the Russian economy and generate innovative processes in all spheres of life, which require creating conditions for creative self-realization for both women and men equally. The article is devoted to the identification of the connection between students' attitudes to creative activity and their life and professional values, special attention is paid to the search for gender differences in creative attitudes of students. The empirical base of the study is the data from a survey conducted in 2024 among Russian university students (n=750). The results of the study identified the priority of essential terminal motivation of creative activity due to the high importance of selfactualization values in the structure of life and professional values of students. The following gender features of attitudes toward creative activity among students were identified: women are more involved in the development of creative projects and advanced training at courses and trainings, men – in programming, mastering and improving technologies; women are more often involved in the manifestation of creativity in creative hobbies, education, social and civic activism, men – in scientific research, politics and management. It is concluded that the institutional conditions existing in Russian society and gender role stereotypes rooted in the public consciousness influence the nature of women’s creative attitudes and their choice of areas for realizing their creative potential. Gender asymmetry in areas of employment and the “closedness” of women’s access to areas such as management and politics do not contribute to women’s desire to show their potential in them.

Exploring the creativity-curiosity link in early childhood

Childhood is a pinnacle of both creativity and curiosity, and although these constructs theoretically overlap, few studies have probed whether they are directly related in childhood or driven by similar cognitive and emotional processes. Across two online Zoom sessions, 36 3- to 6 year-olds completed six tasks measuring diverse manifestations of curiosity and creativity, as well as tasks assessing vocabulary, self-esteem, and executive function. Caregivers also completed questionnaires regarding their children's curiosity. Only two significant, positive correlations were found between indices of creativity and curiosity: between originality of ideas (creativity) and breadth of exploration (curiosity), and between creativity on a production-based task and parent-reported breadth of exploration (curiosity). Further, the two constructs were predicted by different child characteristics. Age was the main predictor of creativity; originality of children's ideas in two divergent thinking tasks decreased with age, while fluency and holistic ratings of production-based tasks increased. Self-esteem, in turn, was the strongest predictor of curiosity, correlating positively with several subtypes of parent-reported curiosity. The results of this exploratory study suggest creativity and curiosity may not be as closely linked in childhood as some have proposed, and that pinpointing their relations will require careful attention to the individual components and expressions of each construct.

Training Future Library Professionals to Use Neural Networks in Socio-Cultural Activities

The effectiveness of the socio-cultural activities of libraries depends largely on the professionalism of the staff, their communication skills, creativity and skills in the use of digital technologies. The relevance of the article is determined by the increasing popularity of neural networks, their implementation in various spheres of human activity. The aim of the article is to examine the possibilities of the formation of competences on the use of neural networks in socio-cultural activities in the students of library and information studies, as well as to determine the readiness of students to perceive all aspects of the use of neural network algorithms. In the article, the analysis of publications and express survey was conducted. The latter was performed among the third and fourth year students of the Belarusian State University of Culture and Arts, who are studying on the speciality "Library and Information Activities". An attempt is made to diversify the potential of neural networks for training a competent specialist in the socio-cultural activity of libraries. The results of the study show the following. In training library and information workers on the use of neural networks in socio-cultural activities the key conditions are as follows: study and analysis of the experience of libraries in the use of neural networks in sociocultural activities; introduction into the educational programme of theoretical and practical blocks on the use of neural networks in the sociocultural activities of libraries; accounting and risk management of the use of neural networks. In implementing the above, more attention should be paid to responsible, emotional, creative manifestations of activity in educational and production processes.

THỰC TRẠNG NHẬN THỨC VÀ THỰC HÀNH CỦA GIÁO VIÊN MẦM NON VỀ PHÁT TRIỂN KHẢ NĂNG SÁNG TẠO CHO TRẺ MẪU GIÁO THÔNG QUA HOẠT ĐỘNG KHÁM PHÁ KHOA HỌC

This study aims to investigate the current state of perception and practice of nurturing creativity for preschoolers in organizing science exploration activities at some preschools in Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province, Vietnam. A quantitative survey method using a questionnaire was conducted with 54 preschool teachers from two preschools. Results show that most teachers have a comprehensive understanding of the importance of fostering creativity in science exploration activities for preschoolers. Additionally, teachers recognized the manifestations of creativity in children during these activities and actively apply various measures to stimulate creativity in children. The study also indicated a correlation between teachers' perception and practice in developing creativity for children through organizing science exploration activities. Although the research findings are quite positive, this study also emphasizes the necessity of nurturing preschool teachers in specific techniques for organizing scientific exploration activities to stimulate creativity in preschool children. Keywords: Teachers; science exploration; preschool; creativity.

From Eccentric incarnations to dehumanized stereotypes: A reading of Malayalam films showcasing the visually impaired

Literature and films are two of the most creative engagements of people of all times. The artists express their feelings, imagination and thoughts about different facets of life through various creative manifestations. Films and literature constitute the two main facets of such manifestations. There have been many attempts from the part of our mainstream film directors to represent visual impairment. Malayalam film industry is not an exception in this regard. Most of such films carry no relation to the true experience of the visually impaired. They represent them as glorified or nullified in far-fetched imaginative scales. This paper tries to examine some of the most common stereotypes in a few Malayalam films where the visually impaired are major focus of the directors and script writers.

РОЗВИТОК КРИТИЧНОГО МИСЛЕННЯ МАЙБУТНІХ ВЧИТЕЛІВ ІНФОРМАТИКИ ТА МАТЕМАТИКИ З ВИКОРИСТАННЯМ ЗАСОБІВ ШТУЧНОГО ІНТЕЛЕКТУ

The article examines the problems of developing critical thinking of future teachers of computer science and mathematics using artificial intelligence tools. The experience of domestic and foreign researchers regarding the use of artificial intelligence in education for the development of critical thinking, in particular, the United States of America, the Republic of Poland, and the Republic of Slovenia, was analyzed. The necessary components of critical thinking are defined: the use of logical thinking to analyze problems, make decisions and solve problems; obtaining, interpreting and using knowledge/facts/data in the process of solving problems; demonstration (manifestations) of creativity and non-standard thinking. In order to investigate the specifics of the application of critical thinking skills by future teachers of computer science and mathematics when working with artificial intelligence systems, a survey was conducted. The "Klochko Questionnaire: Peculiarities of using critical thinking skills by future teachers of computer science and mathematics when working with artificial intelligence systems" was created. The possibilities of using artificial intelligence tools in education have been clarified, in particular: analysis of educational data, creation of educational content, professional development, adaptive learning, and others.The results of the study showed that 92.2% of respondents use or plan to use artificial intelligence tools in the educational process. The vast majority of students studying to become computer science and mathematics teachers actively use artificial intelligence to solve various problems, applying critical thinking and developing their critical thinking skills. The development of critical thinking skills of future computer science and mathematics teachers is a necessary condition for their academic success, personal and professional development, competitiveness, preparation for future challenges, solving new problems, teaching students to think critically. The implementation of artificial intelligence tools for the development of critical thinking in future teachers may have certain risks, such as excessive trust in artificial intelligence and the reduction of the role of one's own experience, intuition, etc. It is important to note that the field of using artificial intelligence technologies in education is just beginning to develop and needs additional research, however, it has great potential for the development of critical thinking of future teachers.

Features of manifestation of creativity among modern managers

Features of manifestation of creativity among modern managers

Bibliometric Analysis: Research Trends in Creative Thinking Behavior in Learning

The ability to think outside the box, create something that has never existed before, and apply knowledge and skills creatively and inventively. Effective learning activities require a balance between several aspects, namely cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects. Creative thinking behavior is a manifestation of creativity, and creativity refers to the ability to generate new, unique ideas. Related to the importance of behavior on creative thinking, it is necessary to analyze the extent of the development of research on creative thinking behavior. Bibliometric analysis using Publish of Perish (PoP) and VOSviewer for the last 10 years (2014-2023) keyword “creative thinking behavior. The analysis took from the google scholar and scopus databases. Bibliometric analysis is a technique that is realized in 2 categories, namely performance analysis and science mapping. The results of the analysis are stored in a small database used in this study. Since this research only uses Google Scholar and Scopus databases, the research methodology of thinking behavior is also limited. The research results can be expanded by using alternative databases and keyword searches. This study may be useful for future researchers who want to investigate creative thinking behavior.

Linguistic creativity in British media discourse

Relevance. The relevance of this work is due to the need to study the different manifestations of linguistic creativity in contemporary British media discourse, as it serves as a benchmark for the preparation of journalistic materials worldwide. This is driven by the desire to create universal models used to maximise the readership's attention. Purpose. This article aims to investigate linguistic creativity in the English-language press, assessing the linguistic potential of phonetic, lexical-semantic, morphological, word-formation, and stylistic means. Methodology. The methodology involves theoretical comprehension of the works of modern linguists, comparative research of linguistic creativity aspects, and structural, linguistic, and contextual analysis in the study of occasional lexemes in British media discourse. Results. This article evaluates the linguistic potential of certain linguistic units in modern English-language newspapers. It provides examples of occasional use of lexical-semantic, word-formation, and stylistic transformations in various content types. It also investigates partial and full telescopic, haplology units, and the reasons for the appearance of neologisms in media discourse. Conclusions. The materials presented in this work apply to the diagnosis of corpus data in the context of English-language media discourse. They are also suitable for assessing the limits of lexical-semantic transformations and the productivity of certain word-formation models used to create new lexemes. Additionally, they help form the culture of application and use of occasional vocabulary and neologisms in modern journalistic practice. Keywords: linguistics; English-language press; newspaper; word-formant

The Impact of Creativity on Primary, Secondary, and University Education in a Knowledge-Based Society

Due to the unfolding of the third technological revolution and the development of a knowledge-based society, there is an increasing demand for knowledge, particularly driven by the need for innovation. This has elevated the requirement for creativity, which, for the foundation of society, is reflected in education. The theme of this paper is the manifestation of creativity, innovative ability, and innovative thinking in the field of education, along with recommendations for promoting their development. Through literature research, the author aims to understand the impact of creativity on education at different stages and address the lack of creativity among young people by suggesting improvements to the educational model. After some kind of research, the result is that creativity will have different influences among ages. In primary school, teachers should pay more attention to their imagination; in terms of secondary school, teachers need to focus on students’ hands-on ability; as for the college students, teachers ought to encourage them to innovate. So, in order to advance their creative ability to prepare a knowledge-based society in the future, the author also gives some scientific suggestions.

РАБОЧАЯ ТЕТРАДЬ КАК СПОСОБ ОРГАНИЗАЦИИ ИЗУЧЕНИЯ ТВОРЧЕСТВА П. ВАСИЛЬЕВА НА ФАКУЛЬТАТИВНЫХ ЗАНЯТИЯХ ПО ЛИТЕРАТУРНОМУ КРАЕВЕДЕНИЮ

This article is devoted to the problem of insufficiency of the material and methodological base for conducting optional classes in literary local history of the Pavlodar Irtysh region at school. The main part of the work is aimed at describing a way to overcome this problem through the creation of workbooks dedicated to the work of local authors. The developed notebook on the work of Pavel Nikolaevich Vasiliev is presented; a description of the principles by which the concept of the notebook was created, works for analysis and the tasks themselves were selected. The authors name the advantages of this method of work in an optional lesson: accessibility, versatility, flexibility in use, manifestation of creativity of the teacher and students. The authors point out the relevance of this issue in connection with the growing interest in the study of the local literary heritage and the direction of this work on the patriotic education of the younger generation. This article may be useful for methodologists, practicing teachers of the Russian language and literature, and students of pedagogical specialties

Architecture as a beauty of art and culture in Indonesia

Architecture is not only understood as the physical form of buildings, but also as a manifestation of community creativity in responding to cultural and historical values. Architecture is not only understood as the physical form of buildings, but also as a manifestation of community creativity in responding to cultural and historical values. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. The research results show that architecture in Indonesia is not only a physical structure, but also a three-dimensional expression of human behavior which is reflected in its physical form. Architecture plays a central role in reflecting and shaping human daily life, becoming a visual narrative that represents identity and cultural values. The selection of traditional elements, the use of local materials, and the concept of sustainability are the keys to creating architecture that is not only aesthetic but also celebrates the richness of Indonesian art and culture. With the intelligent integration of these elements, architecture becomes an authentic form of artistic and cultural identity, creating spaces that combine practical function with the beauty and diversity of Indonesia's cultural heritage.

Methodological Principles of Teaching Drawing in the Process of Preparing an Animation and Computer Graphics Artist

The subject of the study is the fundamental methodological principles of teaching students graphics, animation and computer graphics artist by the Department of Graphic Art and Communicative Design of the Institute of Media Communications, Media Technologies and Design: the principle of step-by-step creation of a drawing, its implementation from integral to elementary and vice versa, the principle of structural analysis of the transfer of form in drawing, active methods of attracting to strengthening mental activity, manifestation of creativity; in-depth study of the depicted nature; the use of visualization, problem statement, systematic organization of full-scale productions, joint discussions of completed works, comments of the teacher, spatial thinking, compositional construction; independent work. Purpose of the study is the application of methodological principles in working with students. Methods of the study are scientific, historical experience of development, application of methodological principles. Results of the study: the methodological principles of teaching drawing are partially implemented in the course of training an animation and computer graphics artist. Some shortcomings in working with applicants and first-year students have been identified. Not all stages of training of students from applicants to the last courses, their professional formation in the field of drawing are considered yet. The scope of application of the results: students of the field of training graphics, animation and computer graphics artist. The novelty is that these principles are applied specifically to this field of study. Conclusions: The methodological principles of teaching drawing for university students are investigated. The necessary methods and methods of education are highlighted. The necessity to trace the application of these principles from the first course to the last is revealed.

Kultura opozycyjna. Między jurodiwymi a instytucjonalizacją

The aim of this text is to create a conceptual apparatus (a categorial grid) that would make it possible to explain all possible manifestations of oppositional culture in autocratic regimes. I distinguish two basic understandings of oppositional culture: social and domain-specific. The first is the totality of disapproval attitudes towards an autocratic political regime. The latter includes all manifestations of artistic creativity that are critical of the existing political regime. I distinguish three basic typologies of opposition cultures in the latter sense due to the following criteria: organizational shape, place of artistic expression and levels of negation of a given regime. The first typology concerning the organizational shape allows for the differentiation of opposition culture entities due to their numbers and the strength of social bonds created while performing this social role. The second typology makes it possible to define the space of freedom for the subjects of the opposition culture, and the third one – the level of refutation of a given political system.

CREATIVE RESPONSES TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN LITHUANIA: FROM NEOLOGISMS TO REINTERPRETATION OF FOLKLORE

Background. The coronavirus pandemic that reached Lithuania in the early spring of 2020 left its mark on language as well. The emergence of neologisms and new phrases was observed during the first weeks of the quarantine, which was imposed in mid-March 2020. Methods. The authors of the article reveal the manifestations of linguistic creativity observed during the pandemic. The continuously updated Database of Lithuanian Neologisms and various online resources are used to study the words and phrases that are used in Lithuania, both orally and in writing, to describe the coronavirus pandemic, and the worldview and emotional attitude of the Lithuanian people that emerges from the neologisms of the period. The primary focus here lies on Lithuanian neologisms, and compound words and blends in particular. Some cases of individual, often occasional word formation and more popular neologisms from the Database of Lithuanian Neologisms are discussed separately. The main ways of making new formations and the most popular lexemes behind the new formations are presented as well. Linguistic methods used in this article are: 1) descriptive method; 2) semantic analysis; 3) structural analysis; 4) cultural interpretation method and 5) statistical method. Results. Analysis of the Lithuanian neologisms that appeared during the pandemic, a.k.a. coronalogisms, shows that most of them are nouns. In terms of formation, the neologisms are dominated by compounds; as far as the frequency of lexemes is concerned, most of them have the root koron- // coron-. The linguistic creativity of Lithuanian language users during the pandemic was not limited to just coining neologisms: new interpretations of the national history, language, and folklore traditions have appeared, and various elements of the national and world culture were involved in the language games. Visual content has been added to the language games and linguistic creativity as a response of caricaturists, social ad designers, and other creative people to the realities of the pandemic. Conclusions. Analysis of the examples of new formations and other cases of linguistic creativity was employed to demonstrate how unexpected changes in life spark linguistic creativity that combines contemporary experience and cultural tradition of the language community.

БАЗОВІ ТЕОРЕТИЧНІ ЗАСАДИ ІНТЕЛЕКТУАЛІЗАЦІЇ БЕЗПЕКОВОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ТОРГОВЕЛЬНИХ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ

Today, the progress of Ukrainian trade enterprises in the transition to a new model of business organization – electronic trade, which was a consequence of the gradual impact of COVID-19 and military actions on the territory of the country, is clearly visible. Such transformations are accompanied by the emergence of new risks and threats, the experience of countering which is absent, which requires a review of the principles of security activities. Current systems of economic security function on the basis of strict compliance with the developed instructions, which reduces the effectiveness of the actions of security entities in conditions of rapid and difficult to predict changes in the security situation. The question of a creative approach to decision-making in atypical situations is inhibited both by the need to observe the established regime and by the lack of stimulation for the manifestations of creativity in actions. The purpose of the study is to create the necessary theoretical basis for the formation of a methodological basis for the intellectualization of security activities of trade enterprises In order to find out the content of the process of intellectualization of the security activities of trade enterprises, the following methods were used: induction and deduction, comparison and systematization – in the study of the essential characteristics of the terms “intelligence” and “intellectualization”; synthesis and analysis – to take into account the specifics of the activity of trading enterprises; morphological analysis – to clarify the target direction of measures in the course of intellectualization of the security activities of a trade enterprise; abstract-logical – for theoretical generalizations and research conclusions. It has been found that trade enterprises in Ukraine have some experience in implementing intellectualization, but such efforts are not characterized by systematicity, that is, in most cases they are fragmentary and without due attention to changes in security activities. Critical clarification of changes in the interpretation of the terms “intelligence” and “intellectualization” made it possible to consider the intellectualization of the security activities of trade enterprises as an increase in the intellectual activity of participants in the security process due to the implementation of a set of measures that enable the development of mental abilities for the purpose of generating and effectively applying knowledge as well as the improvement of the technological base, which collectively contributes to the fulfillment of tasks related to maintaining the economic security of the enterprise at the level necessary for the development and realization of economic interests.

Cinema Through Guru Dutt’s Gaze

Cinema Through Guru Dutt’s Gaze

Humor in spontaneous media speech in 2017–2022: Language models and pragmatic effects

The work is devoted to the study of modern mechanisms for creating a joke in spontaneous, natural, unprepared Russian speech. One of the objectives of the study was to identify the most common language models for creating the funny in spontaneous dialogic media speech. Seven video programs (in the genre of interviews, podcasts, entertainment shows) on YouTube video channels were considered — from 2017 to 2022. These are programs that position themselves as entertainment content: “Evening Urgant”, “Comedy Club”, “Seryozha and Microphone”, “Night Story”. The analysis made it possible to identify 104 dialogic unities containing humorous statements, which were then carefully studied from the semantic, pragmatic and structural points of view. The pragmatic perlocutionary effects of these speech acts are described separately. Of particular interest were such remarks-reactions of the speakers, which are born “here and now”, spontaneously, are not prepared jokes, but a lively and quick response to the words of the interlocutor. The study of the material showed that the main source of humor in spontaneous dialogue are tropes, the main ones being allusion, allegory and hyperbole. Means of polysemy and cases of violation of style (low burlesque) are also frequent. In addition, significant indicators are in repetitions that perform an auxiliary function. The main pragmatic perlocutionary effect in media speech can be considered the joy of recognizing a new meaning, a new look at familiar phenomena. The creative manifestations of the person creating a humorous statement include “a sense of success, triumph”, “the pleasure of the creator who created a unique product”. A joke in a dialogue can perform the function of “preventing the opponent’s aggressive behavior”. The request of the viewer, who massively watches such programs, suggests that this content reduces the level of their life stress, anxiety, tension from the challenges of the real world.