scholarly journals Enhancing Creative Thinking in STEM with 3D CAD Modelling

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (21) ◽  
pp. 6036 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carbonell-Carrera ◽  
Saorin ◽  
Melian-Diaz ◽  
De la Torre-Cantero
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Divergent Thinking ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
3D Design ◽  
Creative Processes ◽  
3D Cad ◽  
Agricultural Engineering ◽  
Cad Modelling ◽  
Dimensional Shape

Creative thinking is an essential part of learning for sustainability, as recent studies indicate. Creativity enables the engineer to find solutions for the design of a new product or for the improvement of one already designed, to make it more sustainable. However, currently, engineering education does not usually assess academic performance in terms of creativity, and although interest in creative processes in engineering is growing, its implementation in the classroom is still scarce. In the present study, a creativity workshop was conducted in order to find multiple solutions to the problem posed, in accordance with divergent thinking. The workshop was based on a 3D CAD modelling activity, and the students needed to give different 3D design solutions starting from a two-dimensional shape. The participants were 72 engineering students from the engineering graphics subject in the degree in agricultural engineering and rural areas. Nine different creative components were evaluated. That way, not only was a generic measure of creativity obtained, but it was also possible to know the evolution of the student after the workshop for each of the components of creativity separately. The results of the workshop confirmed that creativity could be enhanced, and therefore, the learning process for sustainability can be improved in engineering.

scholarly journals Regular Vigorous-Intensity Physical Activity and Walking Are Associated with Divergent but Not Convergent Thinking in Japanese Young Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1046
Author(s):  
Chong Chen ◽  
Yasuhiro Mochizuki ◽  
Kosuke Hagiwara ◽  
Masako Hirotsu ◽  
Shin Nakagawa
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Divergent Thinking ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Convergent Thinking ◽  
Intervention Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vigorous Intensity

The beneficial effects of regular physical activity (PA) on cognitive functions have received much attention. Recent research suggests that regular PA may also enhance creative thinking, an indispensable cognitive factor for invention and innovation. However, at what intensity regular PA brings the most benefits to creative thinking remains uninvestigated. Furthermore, whether the levels of regular PA affect the acute PA effects on creative thinking is also unclear. In the present study, using a previous dataset that investigated the effects of an acute bout of aerobic exercise on creative thinking in healthy Japanese young adults (22.98 ± 1.95 years old) in the year 2020, we tested the association between different intensities of regular PA (i.e., vigorous, moderate, and walking) and creative thinking with the cross-sectional baseline data using multiple linear regression. We also investigated whether regular PA levels were associated with the acute aerobic exercise intervention effects on creative thinking. The results showed that cross-sectionally, the regular PAs were differentially associated with divergent but not convergent thinking. Specifically, whereas the amount of vigorous-intensity PA was positively associated with fluency and flexibility, the amount of walking was positively associated with novelty on the alternate uses test (AUT) measuring divergent thinking. Importantly, the explained variances of fluency, flexibility, and novelty were 20.3% (p = 0.040), 18.8% (p = 0.055), and 20.1% (p = 0.043), respectively. None of the regular PAs predicted convergent thinking (i.e., an insight problem-solving task), nor were they associated with the acute aerobic exercise intervention effects on divergent and convergent thinking. These findings suggest that engaging in regular vigorous-intensity PA and walking may be useful strategies to enhance different aspects of divergent thinking in daily life.

Adopting SCAMPER`S Strategies to Incorporate the Sustainability Concepts Within Architectural Design Process

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farhan Ali ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Divergent Thinking ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
Necessary Condition ◽  
Existing Building ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Aesthetic

Thinking creatively, is a necessary condition of the Design process to transform ideas into novel solutions and break barriers to creativity. Although, there are many techniques and ways to stimulate creative thinking for designers, however, this research paper adopts SCAMPER; which is acronym of: Substitute- Combine-Adapt- Modify or Magnify-Put to another use-Eliminate-Reverse or Rearrange- to integrate the sustainability concepts within architectural design process. Many creative artifacts have been designed consciously or unconsciously adopting SCAMPER strategies such as rehabilitation and reuse projects to improve the functional performance or the aesthetic sense of an existing building for the better. SCAMPER is recognized as a divergent thinking tool are used during the initial ideation stage, aims to leave the usual way of thinking to generate a wide range of new ideas that will lead to new insights, original ideas, and creative solutions to problems. The research focuses on applying this method in the architectural design, which is rarely researched, through reviewing seven examples that have been designed consciously or unconsciously adopting SCAMPER mnemonic techniques. The paper aims to establish a starting point for further research to deepen it and study its potentials in solving architectural design problems.

scholarly journals Automated Information Supply of Worker Guidance Systems in Smart Assembly Environment

2021 ◽  
pp. 235-248
Author(s):  
Gerhard Reisinger ◽  
Philipp Hold ◽  
Wilfried Sihn
Keyword(s):  
Core Competencies ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprises ◽  
3D Cad ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Cad Modelling ◽  
Smart Assembly ◽  
Guidance Systems ◽  
Scientific Challenge

AbstractThe global megatrends of digitization and individualization substantially affect manufacturing enterprises. Assembly workers are exposed to increased process complexity resulting in physical and cognitive workload. Worker guidance systems (WGS) are used to overcome this challenge through output of information regarding what should be done, how it should be done and why it should be done. An unsolved scientific challenge in this context is efficient information supply of WGS. Information such as worker’s instruction texts, pictures or 3D representations are created by employees of the work preparation department and transferred to the WGS. Manual information supply is a time-consuming and complex process, which requires a high (non-value-adding) effort as well as comprehensive knowledge in handling 3D CAD modelling and software programming. This paper presents a novel approach to reduce the required manual effort in information supply process. A knowledge-based model is proposed that enables an automated information supply of WGS in smart assembly environment by means of algorithms and self-learning expert systems, which pursues a holistic and consistent approach without media breaks. The automated approach assists employees of work preparation department, which means they can concentrate on their essential core competencies instead of being busy, for example, creating assembly plans, instruction texts or pictures for individual WGS. Finally, the technical implementation as a software-based proof-of-concept demonstrator and sub-sequent integration into the IT environment of TU Wien Pilot Factory Industry 4.0 is outlined.

scholarly journals Exploring Neural Signal Complexity as a Potential Link between Creative Thinking, Intelligence, and Cognitive Control

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Yadwinder Kaur ◽  
Selina Weiss ◽  
Changsong Zhou ◽  
Rico Fischer ◽  
Andrea Hildebrandt
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Control ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Divergent Thinking ◽  
Crystallized Intelligence ◽  
Multi Scale ◽  
Common Basis ◽  
Multiple Neural Networks ◽  
Potential Link ◽  
Signal Complexity ◽  
The Relationship

Functional connectivity studies have demonstrated that creative thinking builds upon an interplay of multiple neural networks involving the cognitive control system. Theoretically, cognitive control has generally been discussed as the common basis underlying the positive relationship between creative thinking and intelligence. However, the literature still lacks a detailed investigation of the association patterns between cognitive control, the factors of creative thinking as measured by divergent thinking (DT) tasks, i.e., fluency and originality, and intelligence, both fluid and crystallized. In the present study, we explored these relationships at the behavioral and the neural level, based on N = 77 young adults. We focused on brain-signal complexity (BSC), parameterized by multi-scale entropy (MSE), as measured during a verbal DT and a cognitive control task. We demonstrated that MSE is a sensitive neural indicator of originality as well as inhibition. Then, we explore the relationships between MSE and factor scores indicating DT and intelligence. In a series of across-scalp analyses, we show that the overall MSE measured during a DT task, as well as MSE measured in cognitive control states, are associated with fluency and originality at specific scalp locations, but not with fluid and crystallized intelligence. The present explorative study broadens our understanding of the relationship between creative thinking, intelligence, and cognitive control from the perspective of BSC and has the potential to inspire future BSC-related theories of creative thinking.

scholarly journals Design of Multiple Mailboxes

2020 ◽  
Vol 318 ◽  
pp. 01041
Author(s):  
Athena Baronos ◽  
Odysseas Manoliadis ◽  
Aristeidis Pavlidis
Keyword(s):  
3D Visualization ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
3D Design ◽  
3D Cad ◽  
Domestic Use ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Apartment Complexes

In today’s world the design of multiple mailboxes comes to cover the evolution of logistics in delivering mail where the postman is not required to visit every user. In this research the 3D visualization is used for the design of multiple mailboxes for domestic use. It concerns the design of mailboxes in ergonomic building blocks and apartment complexes in 3D design so that they can be easily manufactured. Between the advantages of this design will be rapid production of ready-made products production of prototypes that enables testing at the design stage and reduces the time and the cost of production. The design when done with 3D CAD can be manufactured with modern machine tooling methods. In this paper after an extensive Literature Review the postal multiple mailboxes is used as a case study in the use of 3D CAD for 3D printing. A methodology is proposed that enables the examination of prototypes at the design stage according to specifications and allows the manufacturing department of a company to prepare the right tools and begin installing production lines. Conclusively this method gives the advantage of designing the product and supporting the production of scaffolds that can be functionally and ergonomically tested before finalizing the production.

scholarly journals Developments in rural areas in relation with developments in land and water management research in the Netherlands. I. Economic development and rural development plans.

1983 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-135
Author(s):  
C. Bijkerk ◽  
C.G.J. Van Oostrom
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Production Volume ◽  
Management Research ◽  
Agricultural Engineering ◽  
Land And Water Management ◽  
Development Plans ◽  
The Cost

Since 1900 seven successive stages can be distinguished in the development of agricultural engineering and in land and water management research in the Netherlands. The development process is traced from the introduction of fertilizers during 1900-1930, through mechanisation, improvement of water management and land accessibility, and increase in the size and specialisation of units, to increasing emphasis on the ecological and recreational value of land. The main features of economical development in agriculture after 1945 are disucssed, including changes in production volume, structure and costs, labour input and productivity, and the cost of wages. The influence of land and water management projects on the rise in agricultural productivity is considered, together with the present policy of selective growth. (Abstract retrieved from CAB Abstracts by CABI’s permission)

scholarly journals STUDENTŲ KŪRYBIŠKUMO IR INTELEKTO GEBĖJIMŲ SĄSAJOS

Psichologija ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
pp. 60-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daiva Karkockienė ◽  
Giedrë Butkienė
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Divergent Thinking ◽  
Verbal Ability ◽  
Weak Links ◽  
Creativity Training ◽  
Intellectual Abilities ◽  
Creative Abilities ◽  
The One ◽  
Experimental Group

Tyrimo objektas – studentų kūrybiškumo kognityvinių ir intelekto gebėjimų struktūrinių ypatumų santykis. E. P. Torrance’o testu (TCT verbalinės dalies A forma) ir R. Amthauerio IST-70 B forma ištirta 160 Vilniaus pedagoginio universiteto studentų. Koreliacine analize nustatytas statistiškai reikšmingas sąryšis tarp mąstymo lankstumo bei originalumo ir aukščiausio lygmens kalbinių intelekto gebėjimų, matuojamų BE subtestu, taip pat tarp mąstymo sklandumo, lankstumo bei originalumo ir sakinio papildymo (SP) bei žodžių išrinkimo (ŽI) subtestų įvertinimų. Statistiškai reikšmingos priklausomybės tarp kūrybiškumo kognityvinių gebėjimų pokyčio mokantis pagal specialią kūrybiškumo ugdymo programą ir intelekto struktūros profilio nerasta, tačiau ryški originalumo padidėjimo sąsaja su kalbinių intelekto gebėjimų (BE), konstrukcinio mąstymo (KU) subtestų įvertinimais ir originalumo bei sklandumo pokyčio sąsaja su loginio-algebrinio mąstymo (SE) subtesto įvertinimais.Pagrindiniai žodžiai: kūrybiškumas, divergentinis mąstymas, intelektiniai gebėjimai. SOME RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STUDENTS’ CREATIVE AND INTELLECTUAL ABILITIESDaiva Karkockienė, Giedrė Butkienė SummaryThe aim of this study was to reveal some interactions between creative and intellectual abilities as well as interactions of creative abilities variation after training of creativity and intellectual abilities.Creativity in this study is understood in terms of cognitive abilities of creative thinking expressed by divergent thinking components as fluency, flexibility and originality (Guilford, 1950; Torrance, 1974; Sternberg and O’Hara, 1999). Divergent thinking is the one component of creative thought understood as the distinct capacity to generate multiple alternative solutions as opposed the one correct solution. Divergent thinking is assessed through open-ended tests such as consequences and alternative uses, where responses are scored for fluency (number of responses), flexibility (category shifts in responses) and originality (uniqueness of response).There were 160 students (mean age 23) from Vilnius Pedagogical University. E. P. Torrance test (verbal, form A, 1974) was used to identify cognitive abilities of creative thinking (fluency, flexibility and originality). R. Amthauer test (IST-70) was used to measure intellectual capabilities. The subjects were randomly assigned to two experimental (n = 80) and control groups (n = 80). The experimental group took part in creativity training program during four months (32 hours).The special program of creativity training was used once a week for four months (32 hours). The program was made-up for the developing cognitive abilities of creative thinking (fluency, flexibility and originality). Special methods (brain storming, ideas generation, drama, divergent tasks etc.) were used to develop students’ creative abilities. The experimental group took part in creativity training program.The study revealed the interactions between creative abilities evaluated by Torrance test (TTCT, verbal A form) and intellectual abilities evaluated by Amthauer IST. Weak interactions were revealed between flexibility and BE subtest of abstract verbal ability (r = 0,24, p < 0,01), as well as originality and BE subtest of abstract verbal ability (r = 0,22, p < 0,01). There are some weak links between all cognitive parameters of creativity (fluency, flexibility and originality) and the results of Sentence Supplement (SP) subtest (r = 0,17, p < 0,05) as well as between fluency, flexibility and ability to percept language meaning (ŽI) subtest (r = 0,18, p < 0,05; r = 0,16; p < 0,05). No such tendency was found between other creative and intellectual abilities.Though there were no significant interactions between increase of creative abilities and intellectual abilities, clear links were found between originality and abstract verbal ability (BE) and spatial imagination (KU) (r 0, BE = 0,41; r 0, KU = 0,38; r 0,05 = 0,53).Keywords: creativity, divergent thinking, intellectual abilities.

scholarly journals Creativity And Innovation Thinking

2021 ◽  
Vol 03 (04) ◽  
pp. 93-98
Author(s):  
Gulnoza Sabirovna Sultanova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Young People ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Analytical Analysis ◽  
Creative Processes ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Innovative Thinking ◽  
Creativity And Innovation

In this article, a comparative analysis of creative and innovative thinking in a similar and different way will be made. The peculiarities of creativity and the essence of innovation are considered to be brought up as an object of philosophical research. Within the framework of the theme, it is mentioned about how our young people can use the opportunities created in our country on a large scale, about the achievement of the goals, the pursuit of innovation, creative thinking consisting of creative processes in a specific way and the various methods used in the mobilization of its implementation and their practical opportunities. Also, analytical analysis of the characteristic aspects of innovative thinking was carried out.The essence and essence of creative and innovational thinking, its distinctive features are considered to be brought up as an object of philosophical research. The views on innovation and creative thinking were also analyzed comparatively. In particular, it is noted that the formation of creative and innovative thinking is a period demand as well as a social need.

scholarly journals Pengembangan Daya Kreatif (Creative Power) Melalui Dunia Sekolah: Identifikasi Isu

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-175
Author(s):  
Fuad Fachruddin
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Divergent Thinking ◽  
Creative Problem Solving ◽  
Creative Teaching ◽  
Creative Behavior ◽  
Creative Leadership ◽  
Creative Power ◽  
Creative Problem ◽  
Constructive Behavior

Setiap insan dianugrahi Yang Maha Penyayang daya kreatif (creative power), yang mengandung beberapa dimensi yaitu berfikir kreatif (creative thinking atau divergent thinking),  perilaku kreatif  (creative behavior) atau perilaku konstruktif  (constructive behavior) dan tindakan atau amaliah kreatif.  Sayang tidak semua orang dapat mengembangkan daya tersebut secara optimal. Pola dan pendekatan mendidik di keluarga, sekolah dan masyarakat acap kali tidak mendukung  pengembangan daya kreatif. Tulisan ini membahas beberapa hal seperti tersebut di muka dan pengembangan daya kreatif melalui dunia sekolah. Dalam mengembangkan daya kreatif peserta didik diperlukan hal atau syarat yang mendukung yaitu guru kreatif yang mencakup pembelajaran kreatif (creative teaching), kepala sekolah yang kreatif (creative leadership) dan lingkungan yang kreatif. Pengembangan daya kreatif dalam kontek bangsa untuk  menyiapkan warga bangsa dalam mengadapi kehidupan yang sangat kompetitif (global). Dalam kontek dunia sekolah, pengembangan daya kreatif dimaksudkan sebagai sebagai salah satu upaya peningkatan mutu pendidikan, karena pengembangan daya akan melahirkan superior learning. Pengembangan daya kreatif peserta didik dapat dilakukan melalui pendekatan atau metoda seperti memecahkan masalah secara kreatif (creative  problem solving),  pembelajaran berbasis masalah,  konsep dan  pendekatan  “limit to reach unlimited (dalam keadaan  terbatas dapat melahirkan karya luar biasa).

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