This paper introduces a new computational approach for creative conceptual structural design, synthesizing an interactive evolutionary framework, a structural grammar strategy for trans-typological design, and a performance-focused surrogate modelling technique. By developing and integrating these three strategies into a unified design approach, this research enables architects and structural d...

The persistent fear of physics motivated the author to explore a new paradigm for introductory college physics that starts with symmetry and the contemporary views of spacetime, and incorporates learning strategies from the arts. Symmetry is the thematic foundation of the course, as the mathematical foundation of physics and the conceptual link between physics and the arts. I describe the curri...

CONTEXT Transfer of basic science aids novices in the development of clinical reasoning. The literature suggests that although transfer is often difficult for novices, it can be optimised by two complementary strategies: (i) focusing learners on conceptual knowledge of basic science or (ii) exposing learners to multiple contexts in which the basic science concepts may apply. The relative effica...

This paper describes our work on developing effective, efficient and user-friendly interaction between a human operator and a mobile robot on performing spatial navigation tasks. In order to solve the spatially related communication problems caused by the disparity between human mental representation about spatial environments and that of a mobile robot, a qualitative spatial knowledge based fo...

Given the complexities of supply chain networks, the firms consider modern technologies as a potential factor to improve their supply chain performances. One of these technologies is the Internet of Things (IoT). Hence, the main purpose of this study has been to achieve the conceptual model of the IoT implementation in hospital supply chains. Considering the qualitative nature of the study, rel...

This qualitative, quantitative mixed-method study explores how students’ motivation and interest in creative hands-on activities affected their conceptual understanding of science. The objectives of this research include developing a greater understanding about how creative activities, incorporated into the classroom as instructional strategies, increase student motivation and their learning or...

In Information Systems research conceptual modeling is an important field. Wand and Weber for example distinguish four elements: conceptual modeling grammars, conceptual modeling methods, conceptual modeling scripts, and conceptual modeling contexts [WaWe02]. With these elements they discuss the research opportunities to gain and evaluate results like artifacts. A common way to ensure a statist...