My creative focus and interest has always been the state of human existence.Compared with grand narratives,it is often the most inadvertent,subtle actions that become my entry point.I starl a dialogue with myself by c...My creative focus and interest has always been the state of human existence.Compared with grand narratives,it is often the most inadvertent,subtle actions that become my entry point.I starl a dialogue with myself by carefully observing and deeply analyzing those subtle yet tense behaviors.Through this process,I discover and develop my own creative system to affirm the value of my existence in my work.展开更多
The Nanning Four-Leaf Clover Cultural Communication Company(“Clover Culture”for short),which has been deeply engaged in the cultural and creative industry for 13 years,has become a calling card of this year’s China...The Nanning Four-Leaf Clover Cultural Communication Company(“Clover Culture”for short),which has been deeply engaged in the cultural and creative industry for 13 years,has become a calling card of this year’s China-ASEAN Expo(CAEXPO)thanks to its creativity in AI technology.As a first-time exhibitor,Clover Culture has not only brought its original IP“077”with the Guangxi white-headed langur as the prototype,but also collaborated with the Guangxi International Expo Affairs Bureau to launch AI animation videos and cultural and creative products.With the innovative model of“IP collaboration plus industrial activities,”the company has injected new vitality into the development of the cultural and creative industry and promoted the export of Chinese animation.展开更多
Tie‑dye is a traditional craft that has been passed down through generations.It is an ancient art form that involves tying and dyeing fabric to create beautiful patterns.This craft is not only a way to make clothes an...Tie‑dye is a traditional craft that has been passed down through generations.It is an ancient art form that involves tying and dyeing fabric to create beautiful patterns.This craft is not only a way to make clothes and textiles more colorful but also a way to express creativity and culture.展开更多
From August 14 to 16,the 52nd China Beijing International Gifts,Premium&Houseware Exhibition(hereinafter referred to as Beijing Gift&Home)was held at the China International Exhibition Center(Chaoyang Pavilion...From August 14 to 16,the 52nd China Beijing International Gifts,Premium&Houseware Exhibition(hereinafter referred to as Beijing Gift&Home)was held at the China International Exhibition Center(Chaoyang Pavilion)in Beijing,China.As the annual grand finale of the northern gift industry.展开更多
Background:Despite growing research on parental technology use and its impacts on adolescent development,the influence of parental smartphone behavior on creativity remains understudied.This study addresses this gap b...Background:Despite growing research on parental technology use and its impacts on adolescent development,the influence of parental smartphone behavior on creativity remains understudied.This study addresses this gap by examining how parental phubbing affects adolescent creativity,exploring both direct and indirect pathways through creative self-efficacy as a mediator and problematic smartphone use(PSU)as a moderator.Methods:A total of 9111 Chinese vocational school adolescents(60.3%male;mean age=16.88 years)were recruited via convenience sampling.Participants completed validated self-report questionnaires assessing creativity,parental phubbing,creative self-efficacy,and PSU.A moderated mediation model was tested using jamovi with bootstrapping procedures(2000 resamples),controlling for gender,age,sibling status,and school type.Results:Creative self-efficacy significantly mediated the relationship between parental phubbing and adolescent creativity(indirect effect=0.061,95%CI[0.013,0.109]),while the direct effect was non-significant.PSU moderated both pathways,revealing contrasting patterns:for adolescents with high PSU,parental phubbing showed positive associations with creative self-efficacy and creativity,whereas among those with low PSU,parental phubbing demonstrated negative associations with both outcomes.Conclusion:This study reveals the complex influence of parental phubbing on adolescent creativity,with effects contingent upon adolescents’own digital engagement patterns.It emphasizes the need to balance guidance and autonomy in fostering creativity.While not endorsing phubbing,the findings challenge simplistic views of technology’s impact and stress the importance of individual differences.The results offer valuable insights for parents,educators,and policymakers supporting youth development in today’s digital family environments.展开更多
The 51st China Beijing International Gifts,Premium and Houseware Exhibition(hereinafter referred to as the Gifts Exhibition) officially opened the kaleidoscope of creative gifts at China International Exhibition Cente...The 51st China Beijing International Gifts,Premium and Houseware Exhibition(hereinafter referred to as the Gifts Exhibition) officially opened the kaleidoscope of creative gifts at China International Exhibition Center (Chaoyang Pavilion) on March 20th.More than 900 exhibitors built an aesthetic corridor of quality life with 200,000 gifts.展开更多
For many people,including myself,“finding your purpose”can be a scary and overwhelming topic.In high school,I wasn't naturally drawn to any particular career,which made me feel like something was wrong with me.I...For many people,including myself,“finding your purpose”can be a scary and overwhelming topic.In high school,I wasn't naturally drawn to any particular career,which made me feel like something was wrong with me.I didn't have the“typical”aspirations that others seemed to have,leaving me feeling anxious and lost.However,I always knew I had a creative soul and that art was incredibly important to me.展开更多
Chengdu,a city rich in history and culture,is a beacon of China’s storied past embracing a distinct postmodern vibe.As an important hub along the ancient Silk Road,it has long been a meeting point for di!erent civili...Chengdu,a city rich in history and culture,is a beacon of China’s storied past embracing a distinct postmodern vibe.As an important hub along the ancient Silk Road,it has long been a meeting point for di!erent civilizations,where ideas and cultures have exchanged and thrived.Driven by the vision of a community with a shared future for mankind in recent years,Chengdu scholars and media have opened their arms to the world,engaging in multilingual storytelling.These efforts share the warmth and goodwill of a city consistently ranked one of the happiest in China.Through consistent efforts,new insights have emerged—ideas and aspirations intended to be shared with readers both at home and abroad.展开更多
1 Fifteen⁃year⁃old Aya Okimoto has been playing the piano since she was 6 years old and the violin since she was 7.She calls music a form of freedom.“I love how there's just a freedom of expression,”she said.“Y...1 Fifteen⁃year⁃old Aya Okimoto has been playing the piano since she was 6 years old and the violin since she was 7.She calls music a form of freedom.“I love how there's just a freedom of expression,”she said.“You can showcase all your expressions and all your feelings and tell a story through your music,and it's a very creative way to tell your story.”展开更多
Artificial intelligence,especially large language models(LLMs),is reshaping how we learn,communicate,and create.These systems provide students and professionals immediate access to fluent,context-aware language that c...Artificial intelligence,especially large language models(LLMs),is reshaping how we learn,communicate,and create.These systems provide students and professionals immediate access to fluent,context-aware language that can support learning,increase productivity,and spark creativity.But what happens when their use becomes excessive?This paper explores the potential long-term consequences of over-relying on LLMs-particularly memory,critical thinking,creativity,and motivation.Drawing on research in cognitive psychology,education,neuroscience,and media studies,it argues that LLMs are best understood as cognitive prostheses:incredibly valuable when used wisely,but risky when they replace rather than support human imagination.展开更多
Spring is the time for new life.The 2025 China Fashion Week(Spring)commenced on March 28th.This event focused on culture,creativity,andchanges in the fashion industry.The event featured nearly 230 brands and 270 desig...Spring is the time for new life.The 2025 China Fashion Week(Spring)commenced on March 28th.This event focused on culture,creativity,andchanges in the fashion industry.The event featured nearly 230 brands and 270 designers from l2 coun-tries,showcasing an impressive array of new products and over l60 fashionshowed,highlighting the vibrant creativity of Chinese design.展开更多
On a sunny afternoon,Nelly Wahome mounted a smartphone on a tripod to film one of Mombasa’s tourist hotspots-Nyali Resort,a popular northern beach resort in Kenya.Wahome,25,shared the latest video clip via her TikTok...On a sunny afternoon,Nelly Wahome mounted a smartphone on a tripod to film one of Mombasa’s tourist hotspots-Nyali Resort,a popular northern beach resort in Kenya.Wahome,25,shared the latest video clip via her TikTok handle in a quest to enchant her followers with the day’s tourism scene along Nyali’s coastline.Within a few hours of uploading,her content attracted hundreds of views.展开更多
In the era of global tourism and creative economies,digital technology maturity has emerged as a critical factor for the sustainable development of small and medium enterprises(SMEs)in Indonesia.This research is imple...In the era of global tourism and creative economies,digital technology maturity has emerged as a critical factor for the sustainable development of small and medium enterprises(SMEs)in Indonesia.This research is implemented to find out current digital technology maturity levels among SMEs in the subdistrict of Cangkringan,district of Sleman,Yogyakarta,Indonesia,highlighting their role in fostering sustainable tourism and creative economic growth.Using a mixed-method approach,the research combines qualitative insights from in-depth interviews with three local government representatives and Focus Group Discussion with 15 SMEs in the area.Additionally,a quantitative analysis of SMEs across various sectors,including crafts and culinary services,supports the study’s conclusions.The finding reveals a significant gap between government’s training programs and the digital literacy of SMEs as well as a lack of affordable technological resources which could impede the full realization of digital benefits.Strengthening digital technology maturity among SMEs is essential for enhancing their competitiveness and long-term sustainability,yielding both financial and non-financial benefits.This also contributes to find out digital literacy gaps,impact on competitiveness and sustainability,policy and stakeholder recommendations,and government action.These insights offer valuable guidance for policymakers and stakeholders striving to support the digital transformation of SMEs in similar settings.The study also sheds light on digital literacy gaps,their impact on competitiveness and offers policy recommendations for government and stakeholders to address these challenges such as through government and community collaboration.展开更多
This study examines the moderating role of entrepreneurs’creative cognitive styles in the relationship between resource constraints and bricolage.Drawing on insights from cognitive psychology and entrepreneurial rese...This study examines the moderating role of entrepreneurs’creative cognitive styles in the relationship between resource constraints and bricolage.Drawing on insights from cognitive psychology and entrepreneurial research,we explore how divergent and convergent thinking influence the extent to which entrepreneurs engage in bricolage under resource limitations.Bricolage refers to the creative recombination of available resources to address challenges and seize opportunities,a process often adopted by firms facing financial or knowledge constraints.Yet,individual cognitive differences may determine how effectively entrepreneurs can employ bricolage as a strategic response to scarcity.We propose that divergent thinking—the capacity to generate multiple creative solutions and identify novel resource combinations—strengthens the positive association between resource constraints and bricolage.In contrast,convergent thinking,which emphasizes logical analysis and the pursuit of a single optimal solution,weakens this association.To test these propositions,we collected survey data from 183 entrepreneurs in the United States and employed moderated regression analyses to examine the interactions among cognitive styles,resource constraints,and bricolage behaviors.Our findings reveal that divergent thinking significantly enhances the effect of both financial and knowledge constraints on bricolage,enabling entrepreneurs to creatively leverage limited resources.Conversely,convergent thinking appears to diminish the likelihood of engaging in bricolage when resources are scarce.These results highlight the importance of individual cognitive styles in shaping strategic responses to resource scarcity and contribute to a more nuanced understanding of entrepreneurial bricolage.The study offers practical implications for firms operating in resource-constrained environments by suggesting that enhancing divergent thinking abilities may facilitate more effective resource recombination.Future research should investigate additional cognitive factors and employ longitudinal designs to capture the dynamic nature of entrepreneurial decision-making.These insights open new avenues for further innovative entrepreneurial practices.展开更多
Traditional educational paradigms prioritize age-based progression and early specialization as key indicators of academic potential,especially in STEM.This study challenges this norm by analyzing university entrance a...Traditional educational paradigms prioritize age-based progression and early specialization as key indicators of academic potential,especially in STEM.This study challenges this norm by analyzing university entrance ages of 226 Nobel Physics Laureates(1901-2024).Results reveal a right-skewed distribution(Median=18;Mean=18.8;SD=2.4)with substantial variance(14-25 years),including outliers like Lev Landau(14)and Arthur Ashkin(24).Notably,figures such as Guglielmo Marconi achieved breakthroughs without formal university entry,relying on self-directed learning.Using survival analysis and multinomial regression,we find“non-traditional”timelines,accelerated,delayed,or non-formal pathways,correlate with distinct creative advantages.This suggests current“timeliness”metrics poorly predict transformative scientific achievement.We propose an“Optimal Chrono-Diversity”framework advocating flexible entry systems,enhanced adult learner support,and recognition of autodidactic potential to inform educational policy and cultivate innovative STEM talent.展开更多
Continuity is the foremost defining characteristic of Chinese civilization.It ensures that the evolution of this civilization respects the fine traditions and stays on the right course throughout its creative course.M...Continuity is the foremost defining characteristic of Chinese civilization.It ensures that the evolution of this civilization respects the fine traditions and stays on the right course throughout its creative course.Meanwhile,creativity imparts ceaseless vitality to this civilization,serving as the intrinsic propulsive force that fuels its evolution.The rise of Song Studies marks one of the symbolic events in the transformation in the Chinese ideological and cultural realm.It encapsulates the dialectical unity between continuity and creativity that characterizes Chinese civilization.Song Studies adhere to the traditional classic interpretations,center the core values around“benevolence,”and pursue the way of sages,which reflect the continuity of Chinese civilization.They also embody creativity.This is manifested in the emergence of a new academic spirit that emphasizes the seeking of truth and reason,a new academic ethos that involves questioning classics in the process of their dissemination and interpreting them with one’s own insight,as well as the fusion of philosophical speculation with social practice.Conducting an integrated analysis of the defining characteristics of Chinese civilization and the rise of Song Studies helps us gain a thorough understanding of the dialectical unity between the continuity and creativity of Chinese civilization through the interactions between history and reality.It also enables us to effectively address the relationship between inheritance and transformation,as well as between maintaining core values and pursuing creativity throughout its ongoing development.展开更多
This study explores the interaction of responsible leadership,supportive climate,and creative self-efficacy in enhancing knowledge sharing among employees in the banking sector.Data from 314 employees(42%Females,58%Ma...This study explores the interaction of responsible leadership,supportive climate,and creative self-efficacy in enhancing knowledge sharing among employees in the banking sector.Data from 314 employees(42%Females,58%Males)were analyzed using structural equation modeling(SEM)and a time-lagged survey design.The analysis revealed a higher responsible leadership to be associated with both creative self-efficacy and knowledge sharing.Additionally,the study found that supportive climate moderation to significantly,strengthening the relationship between responsible leadership and knowledge sharing.Creative self-efficacy partially mediated this relationship to be stronger.The results indicate that responsible leadership and a supportive climate are crucial socio-cognitive mechanisms for enhancing knowledge sharing in organizations.The banking sector should aim to promote collaborative work partnerships implementing responsible leadership practices and cultivating supportive work environments to bolster organizational growth and competitiveness.展开更多
France’s Barbizon School of art finds commonalities in China’s landscape painting and rural art,showcasing the universality of creativity.THE village of Barbizon in north-cenral France,located on the outskirts of th...France’s Barbizon School of art finds commonalities in China’s landscape painting and rural art,showcasing the universality of creativity.THE village of Barbizon in north-cenral France,located on the outskirts of the stunning Fontainebleu Forest,became famous in art history for giving rise to a school of painting that sought realism in nature painting,based on deep observation and love for nature.Lishui is a city in Zhejiang Province in east China known as the green valley due to its extensive forest cover.Today,it has also become a channel of intercultural dialogue between China and France.展开更多
This study explores the impact of playful work design on employee creativity through flow,as well as the moderating role of playful climate in this relationship.We collected data from 272 employees across various indu...This study explores the impact of playful work design on employee creativity through flow,as well as the moderating role of playful climate in this relationship.We collected data from 272 employees across various industries in China(47.2%from the service industry;61.8%female;63.6%aged 26–40 years).Participants completed measures of playful work design,flow,playful climate,and creativity.Through hierarchical regression and bootstrapping analyses,the results indicate that:(a)playful work design is positively associated with creativity;(b)flow mediates this relationship;and(c)playful climate strengthens the link between playful work design and flow,thereby enhancing employee creativity.These findings support work flow theory by demonstrating that playful work design satisfies employees’basic psychological needs,stimulates intrinsic motivation,and ultimately induces flow to enhance creativity.For practical implications,managers should prioritize employees’work experience,monitor their flow states,and foster a playful climate.展开更多
This study examines how generative artificial intelligence(AI)reshapes creative identity in design education.Drawing on post-humanist and network-based theories,it frames AI as a cognitive collaborator in ideation and...This study examines how generative artificial intelligence(AI)reshapes creative identity in design education.Drawing on post-humanist and network-based theories,it frames AI as a cognitive collaborator in ideation and authorship.Mixed-methods data reveal student anxiety and stylistic confusion,contrasted with designers’adaptive strategies.The AI–Cognition–Identity framework supports curricula that promote reflective,ethical,and epistemically informed AI-integrated pedagogy.展开更多
文摘My creative focus and interest has always been the state of human existence.Compared with grand narratives,it is often the most inadvertent,subtle actions that become my entry point.I starl a dialogue with myself by carefully observing and deeply analyzing those subtle yet tense behaviors.Through this process,I discover and develop my own creative system to affirm the value of my existence in my work.
文摘The Nanning Four-Leaf Clover Cultural Communication Company(“Clover Culture”for short),which has been deeply engaged in the cultural and creative industry for 13 years,has become a calling card of this year’s China-ASEAN Expo(CAEXPO)thanks to its creativity in AI technology.As a first-time exhibitor,Clover Culture has not only brought its original IP“077”with the Guangxi white-headed langur as the prototype,but also collaborated with the Guangxi International Expo Affairs Bureau to launch AI animation videos and cultural and creative products.With the innovative model of“IP collaboration plus industrial activities,”the company has injected new vitality into the development of the cultural and creative industry and promoted the export of Chinese animation.
文摘Tie‑dye is a traditional craft that has been passed down through generations.It is an ancient art form that involves tying and dyeing fabric to create beautiful patterns.This craft is not only a way to make clothes and textiles more colorful but also a way to express creativity and culture.
文摘From August 14 to 16,the 52nd China Beijing International Gifts,Premium&Houseware Exhibition(hereinafter referred to as Beijing Gift&Home)was held at the China International Exhibition Center(Chaoyang Pavilion)in Beijing,China.As the annual grand finale of the northern gift industry.
基金supported by a special grant from the Taishan Scholars Project(Project No.tsqn202211130).
文摘Background:Despite growing research on parental technology use and its impacts on adolescent development,the influence of parental smartphone behavior on creativity remains understudied.This study addresses this gap by examining how parental phubbing affects adolescent creativity,exploring both direct and indirect pathways through creative self-efficacy as a mediator and problematic smartphone use(PSU)as a moderator.Methods:A total of 9111 Chinese vocational school adolescents(60.3%male;mean age=16.88 years)were recruited via convenience sampling.Participants completed validated self-report questionnaires assessing creativity,parental phubbing,creative self-efficacy,and PSU.A moderated mediation model was tested using jamovi with bootstrapping procedures(2000 resamples),controlling for gender,age,sibling status,and school type.Results:Creative self-efficacy significantly mediated the relationship between parental phubbing and adolescent creativity(indirect effect=0.061,95%CI[0.013,0.109]),while the direct effect was non-significant.PSU moderated both pathways,revealing contrasting patterns:for adolescents with high PSU,parental phubbing showed positive associations with creative self-efficacy and creativity,whereas among those with low PSU,parental phubbing demonstrated negative associations with both outcomes.Conclusion:This study reveals the complex influence of parental phubbing on adolescent creativity,with effects contingent upon adolescents’own digital engagement patterns.It emphasizes the need to balance guidance and autonomy in fostering creativity.While not endorsing phubbing,the findings challenge simplistic views of technology’s impact and stress the importance of individual differences.The results offer valuable insights for parents,educators,and policymakers supporting youth development in today’s digital family environments.
文摘The 51st China Beijing International Gifts,Premium and Houseware Exhibition(hereinafter referred to as the Gifts Exhibition) officially opened the kaleidoscope of creative gifts at China International Exhibition Center (Chaoyang Pavilion) on March 20th.More than 900 exhibitors built an aesthetic corridor of quality life with 200,000 gifts.
文摘For many people,including myself,“finding your purpose”can be a scary and overwhelming topic.In high school,I wasn't naturally drawn to any particular career,which made me feel like something was wrong with me.I didn't have the“typical”aspirations that others seemed to have,leaving me feeling anxious and lost.However,I always knew I had a creative soul and that art was incredibly important to me.
文摘Chengdu,a city rich in history and culture,is a beacon of China’s storied past embracing a distinct postmodern vibe.As an important hub along the ancient Silk Road,it has long been a meeting point for di!erent civilizations,where ideas and cultures have exchanged and thrived.Driven by the vision of a community with a shared future for mankind in recent years,Chengdu scholars and media have opened their arms to the world,engaging in multilingual storytelling.These efforts share the warmth and goodwill of a city consistently ranked one of the happiest in China.Through consistent efforts,new insights have emerged—ideas and aspirations intended to be shared with readers both at home and abroad.
文摘1 Fifteen⁃year⁃old Aya Okimoto has been playing the piano since she was 6 years old and the violin since she was 7.She calls music a form of freedom.“I love how there's just a freedom of expression,”she said.“You can showcase all your expressions and all your feelings and tell a story through your music,and it's a very creative way to tell your story.”
文摘Artificial intelligence,especially large language models(LLMs),is reshaping how we learn,communicate,and create.These systems provide students and professionals immediate access to fluent,context-aware language that can support learning,increase productivity,and spark creativity.But what happens when their use becomes excessive?This paper explores the potential long-term consequences of over-relying on LLMs-particularly memory,critical thinking,creativity,and motivation.Drawing on research in cognitive psychology,education,neuroscience,and media studies,it argues that LLMs are best understood as cognitive prostheses:incredibly valuable when used wisely,but risky when they replace rather than support human imagination.
文摘Spring is the time for new life.The 2025 China Fashion Week(Spring)commenced on March 28th.This event focused on culture,creativity,andchanges in the fashion industry.The event featured nearly 230 brands and 270 designers from l2 coun-tries,showcasing an impressive array of new products and over l60 fashionshowed,highlighting the vibrant creativity of Chinese design.
文摘On a sunny afternoon,Nelly Wahome mounted a smartphone on a tripod to film one of Mombasa’s tourist hotspots-Nyali Resort,a popular northern beach resort in Kenya.Wahome,25,shared the latest video clip via her TikTok handle in a quest to enchant her followers with the day’s tourism scene along Nyali’s coastline.Within a few hours of uploading,her content attracted hundreds of views.
文摘In the era of global tourism and creative economies,digital technology maturity has emerged as a critical factor for the sustainable development of small and medium enterprises(SMEs)in Indonesia.This research is implemented to find out current digital technology maturity levels among SMEs in the subdistrict of Cangkringan,district of Sleman,Yogyakarta,Indonesia,highlighting their role in fostering sustainable tourism and creative economic growth.Using a mixed-method approach,the research combines qualitative insights from in-depth interviews with three local government representatives and Focus Group Discussion with 15 SMEs in the area.Additionally,a quantitative analysis of SMEs across various sectors,including crafts and culinary services,supports the study’s conclusions.The finding reveals a significant gap between government’s training programs and the digital literacy of SMEs as well as a lack of affordable technological resources which could impede the full realization of digital benefits.Strengthening digital technology maturity among SMEs is essential for enhancing their competitiveness and long-term sustainability,yielding both financial and non-financial benefits.This also contributes to find out digital literacy gaps,impact on competitiveness and sustainability,policy and stakeholder recommendations,and government action.These insights offer valuable guidance for policymakers and stakeholders striving to support the digital transformation of SMEs in similar settings.The study also sheds light on digital literacy gaps,their impact on competitiveness and offers policy recommendations for government and stakeholders to address these challenges such as through government and community collaboration.
文摘This study examines the moderating role of entrepreneurs’creative cognitive styles in the relationship between resource constraints and bricolage.Drawing on insights from cognitive psychology and entrepreneurial research,we explore how divergent and convergent thinking influence the extent to which entrepreneurs engage in bricolage under resource limitations.Bricolage refers to the creative recombination of available resources to address challenges and seize opportunities,a process often adopted by firms facing financial or knowledge constraints.Yet,individual cognitive differences may determine how effectively entrepreneurs can employ bricolage as a strategic response to scarcity.We propose that divergent thinking—the capacity to generate multiple creative solutions and identify novel resource combinations—strengthens the positive association between resource constraints and bricolage.In contrast,convergent thinking,which emphasizes logical analysis and the pursuit of a single optimal solution,weakens this association.To test these propositions,we collected survey data from 183 entrepreneurs in the United States and employed moderated regression analyses to examine the interactions among cognitive styles,resource constraints,and bricolage behaviors.Our findings reveal that divergent thinking significantly enhances the effect of both financial and knowledge constraints on bricolage,enabling entrepreneurs to creatively leverage limited resources.Conversely,convergent thinking appears to diminish the likelihood of engaging in bricolage when resources are scarce.These results highlight the importance of individual cognitive styles in shaping strategic responses to resource scarcity and contribute to a more nuanced understanding of entrepreneurial bricolage.The study offers practical implications for firms operating in resource-constrained environments by suggesting that enhancing divergent thinking abilities may facilitate more effective resource recombination.Future research should investigate additional cognitive factors and employ longitudinal designs to capture the dynamic nature of entrepreneurial decision-making.These insights open new avenues for further innovative entrepreneurial practices.
基金Inner Mongolia Natural Science Foundation of China(Project No.:2023QN01015).
文摘Traditional educational paradigms prioritize age-based progression and early specialization as key indicators of academic potential,especially in STEM.This study challenges this norm by analyzing university entrance ages of 226 Nobel Physics Laureates(1901-2024).Results reveal a right-skewed distribution(Median=18;Mean=18.8;SD=2.4)with substantial variance(14-25 years),including outliers like Lev Landau(14)and Arthur Ashkin(24).Notably,figures such as Guglielmo Marconi achieved breakthroughs without formal university entry,relying on self-directed learning.Using survival analysis and multinomial regression,we find“non-traditional”timelines,accelerated,delayed,or non-formal pathways,correlate with distinct creative advantages.This suggests current“timeliness”metrics poorly predict transformative scientific achievement.We propose an“Optimal Chrono-Diversity”framework advocating flexible entry systems,enhanced adult learner support,and recognition of autodidactic potential to inform educational policy and cultivate innovative STEM talent.
基金a phased achievement of the“Research on Chinese Confucian Orthodoxy”(Project No.:17ZDA010),a major project of the National Social Science Fund of China.
文摘Continuity is the foremost defining characteristic of Chinese civilization.It ensures that the evolution of this civilization respects the fine traditions and stays on the right course throughout its creative course.Meanwhile,creativity imparts ceaseless vitality to this civilization,serving as the intrinsic propulsive force that fuels its evolution.The rise of Song Studies marks one of the symbolic events in the transformation in the Chinese ideological and cultural realm.It encapsulates the dialectical unity between continuity and creativity that characterizes Chinese civilization.Song Studies adhere to the traditional classic interpretations,center the core values around“benevolence,”and pursue the way of sages,which reflect the continuity of Chinese civilization.They also embody creativity.This is manifested in the emergence of a new academic spirit that emphasizes the seeking of truth and reason,a new academic ethos that involves questioning classics in the process of their dissemination and interpreting them with one’s own insight,as well as the fusion of philosophical speculation with social practice.Conducting an integrated analysis of the defining characteristics of Chinese civilization and the rise of Song Studies helps us gain a thorough understanding of the dialectical unity between the continuity and creativity of Chinese civilization through the interactions between history and reality.It also enables us to effectively address the relationship between inheritance and transformation,as well as between maintaining core values and pursuing creativity throughout its ongoing development.
文摘This study explores the interaction of responsible leadership,supportive climate,and creative self-efficacy in enhancing knowledge sharing among employees in the banking sector.Data from 314 employees(42%Females,58%Males)were analyzed using structural equation modeling(SEM)and a time-lagged survey design.The analysis revealed a higher responsible leadership to be associated with both creative self-efficacy and knowledge sharing.Additionally,the study found that supportive climate moderation to significantly,strengthening the relationship between responsible leadership and knowledge sharing.Creative self-efficacy partially mediated this relationship to be stronger.The results indicate that responsible leadership and a supportive climate are crucial socio-cognitive mechanisms for enhancing knowledge sharing in organizations.The banking sector should aim to promote collaborative work partnerships implementing responsible leadership practices and cultivating supportive work environments to bolster organizational growth and competitiveness.
文摘France’s Barbizon School of art finds commonalities in China’s landscape painting and rural art,showcasing the universality of creativity.THE village of Barbizon in north-cenral France,located on the outskirts of the stunning Fontainebleu Forest,became famous in art history for giving rise to a school of painting that sought realism in nature painting,based on deep observation and love for nature.Lishui is a city in Zhejiang Province in east China known as the green valley due to its extensive forest cover.Today,it has also become a channel of intercultural dialogue between China and France.
基金funded by the scientific research project of the Education Department of Hunan Province,China(Grant No.24A0123).
文摘This study explores the impact of playful work design on employee creativity through flow,as well as the moderating role of playful climate in this relationship.We collected data from 272 employees across various industries in China(47.2%from the service industry;61.8%female;63.6%aged 26–40 years).Participants completed measures of playful work design,flow,playful climate,and creativity.Through hierarchical regression and bootstrapping analyses,the results indicate that:(a)playful work design is positively associated with creativity;(b)flow mediates this relationship;and(c)playful climate strengthens the link between playful work design and flow,thereby enhancing employee creativity.These findings support work flow theory by demonstrating that playful work design satisfies employees’basic psychological needs,stimulates intrinsic motivation,and ultimately induces flow to enhance creativity.For practical implications,managers should prioritize employees’work experience,monitor their flow states,and foster a playful climate.
文摘This study examines how generative artificial intelligence(AI)reshapes creative identity in design education.Drawing on post-humanist and network-based theories,it frames AI as a cognitive collaborator in ideation and authorship.Mixed-methods data reveal student anxiety and stylistic confusion,contrasted with designers’adaptive strategies.The AI–Cognition–Identity framework supports curricula that promote reflective,ethical,and epistemically informed AI-integrated pedagogy.
