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Some Ideas for Knowledge Processing Improvement, 2024

The critical role of language in processing knowledge is highlighted, examining the sources of am... more The critical role of language in processing knowledge is highlighted, examining the sources of ambiguities and proposing solutions to address them. These solutions include adopting digital technologies to provide clearer explanations, standardising nomenclature across disciplines, and promoting the use of clear, unambiguous English for global knowledge communication. Additionally, it is recommended to establish a global consortium that would coordinate/oversee contact with academic institutions, standardisation bodies, industry stakeholders, and digital platforms, as these collaborations will ensure a unified approach to scientific nomenclature. The text advocates for a shift in information technology strategies to tackle ambiguity-related challenges and the necessity of involving organisations like UNESCO, ISO, and the W3C in furthering this initiative. The role of specialised languages as temporary measures is underscored, underlining the paramount objective of formulating a universal nomenclature for science and engineering, as well as other knowledge application domains. Such development aims to significantly improve the efficiency of knowledge creation, sharing, and its application across disciplines.

Social Science Research Network, 2024

This treatise advocates for using innovative and clear communication of knowledge, particularly t... more This treatise advocates for using innovative and clear communication of knowledge, particularly through English as a global academic lingua franca, to improve knowledge transfer and clarity across disciplines. While recognising efforts to define transdisciplinary knowledge via specialised languages, it points out the challenge of lacking a universal nomenclature. The treatise urges global collaboration to establish and adopt clear, consistent nomenclature, enhancing transdisciplinary creation, communication and application of knowledge. Examples of ambiguities are presented along with the proposed solutions.

Social Science Research Network, 2024

Transdisciplinary research stands out as a vital approach for addressing complex challenges beyon... more Transdisciplinary research stands out as a vital approach for addressing complex challenges beyond the reach of traditional methodologies. Despite its advantages, such as integrating diverse perspectives and synergising knowledge nested in different domains, persistent barriers in transdisciplinary nomenclature and knowledge sharing remain. This hinders effective collaboration and innovation across disciplines, and undermines the full potential of transdisciplinary research. The article outlines the causes of ambiguities and proposes solutions, such as adopting digital technologies for more accessible explanations, standardising transdisciplinary nomenclature, and promoting the use of clear, disambiguated English for global communication of knowledge. Furthermore, it advocates for the establishment of a global consortium involving academic institutions, standardisation bodies, industry stakeholders, and digital platforms, all working together to ensure unified scientific nomenclature The necessity for organisations like UNESCO, ISO, and the W3C to join forces is underscored, while advocating for a shift in information technology strategies to tackle foundational challenges. It delves into the role of specialised languages as temporary measures, underlining the paramount objective of formulating a universal nomenclature for science and engineering and other knowledge application domains. Such development aims to significantly improve the efficiency in knowledge creation, sharing, and application across disciplines.

Social Science Research Network, 2024

The dichotomy about understanding knowledge maintained by neuroscientists and philosophers is dis... more The dichotomy about understanding knowledge maintained by neuroscientists and philosophers is discussed. - Philosophy (derived from the Greek "lovers of knowledge") is redefined. - Aspects of knowledge are discussed both from the viewpoints of neurology and philosophy. - Numerous examples from both disciplines are presented to support newly introduced definitions

Social Science Research Network, 2024

The perspective of neuroscience centres on the study of the physical brain and nervous system, se... more The perspective of neuroscience centres on the study of the physical brain and nervous system, seeking chemical, physical, and biological explanations for how neurons and brain structures sense, perceive, understand, remember, feel, and behave. From a neurological standpoint, all mental processes have a biochemical and physical basis. On the other hand, philosophical perspective focuses on the abstract concepts of mind, intentions, intuition, ethics, aesthetics, consciousness, unconscious, and subconscious. Wrestles with how physical matter gives rise to ideas. There are open questions as to whether all subjective mental activity maps neatly onto physical brain states or if there are unbridgeable explanatory gaps. Most take an intermediate compatibilist stance, while some stick firmly to one side. But there remains active discussion around the mind-body problem. In this discourse, one way of travelling along both trajectories has been drafted with an intention to clarify some existing, and open some new, views on the philosophy of knowledge. The aim is to point out the importance of establishing principal definitions and allocating unique terms on a transdisciplinary scale to the basic concepts related to this impressive subject.

Journal of Applied Mechanical Engineering, Sep 19, 2016

The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2016

Hot rolling is among the most widely used manufacturing techniques. However, rolling mills are ma... more Hot rolling is among the most widely used manufacturing techniques. However, rolling mills are major resource consumers; thus, urgent rationalisation is required in the relevant industrial systems. Roll pass design (RPD) is a principal factor that determines process efficiency, product quality and resource consumption. Therefore, it is important to optimise RPD including the selection of roll materials. New avenues for optimising RPD are to be found by extracting knowledge buried in the vast repository of industrial records. The extracted statistical functions are then used for the non-linear optimisation of RPD parameters. The design of a leading oval groove for rolling a wire rod is presented as an example, along with a discussion of the general mathematical aspects. The presented case analysis shows how regression analysis and the probability density function (PDF) are used to define principal dimensions—height and width—for the leading oval groove. These two dimensions are inferred following the logic of probabilistic design, and are based on an understanding of the trend in groove contour changes, which occur due to surface wear during rolling campaigns.

Gudimetla, PV ORCiD: 0000-0002-9402-1763The current socioeconomic and climate trends imply that t... more Gudimetla, PV ORCiD: 0000-0002-9402-1763The current socioeconomic and climate trends imply that the sustainability of large industrial systems such as rolling industry must be urgently improved. Present design applications do not take sufficient advantage of big data accumulated in rolling mill repositories. At the same time, the nowadays information processors and analytical theories allow for performing real-time multivariate analysis and extracting important knowledge from industrial records. For this, however, there is a need to translate raw records into appropriate mathematical forms. The proposed approach to design of rolling process combines statistical analysis of rolling sequences with empirical and theoretical models of plastic flow. Deterministic models allow for creating rolling process that will function at some level of efficiency still below the possible higher level. This is evident due to the fact that the statistical analyses of production data recorded in identic...

Knowledge is the probability intensifier for the addressed actualisation. The antonym for the ter... more Knowledge is the probability intensifier for the addressed actualisation. The antonym for the term 'knowledge' is not 'ignorance'. The opposite of knowledge is an infinitely large, unexplored, undiscovered, unanticipated variety of relations, processes, and something else within and beyond us. The 'ignorance' is misunderstanding of, or otherwise unfamiliarity with already existing knowledge.[1] The knowledge repositories have nowadays outgrown the capacity of the individuals, and even the teams, for maintaining the sufficient comprehension of the totality of knowledge that is in fact available for treating the ongoing issues permeating our existence. The critical factors that determine our future include our capability for promptly accessing, sharing and using knowledge. We cannot solve our problems expeditiously without being able to select fast, and to learn quickly the relevant pieces of already available knowledge, let alone creating new knowledge, unless...

In spite of the unprecedented nowadays communication involving the philosophers worldwide, it app... more In spite of the unprecedented nowadays communication involving the philosophers worldwide, it appears that there is still no consensus about the definition of the philosophy. While quite practical extracts addressing that issue can be found in sources such as Wikipedia [and the Free Dictionary, these are somewhat blurred by the differences in the tendencies of different authors to focus on some of themes, while neglecting the others. For example, some authors concentrate on the psychological aspects such as aesthetics and ethics while the others put more emphasis on the nature and the ultimate significance of the universe. Although one can at the intersects of these trends recognise that the philosophers converge to studying of most general and fundamental questions about our relation with the world, a formal widely adopted definition seems to be still missing.

Intro Rolling is the most common metalworking process. More than 90% of the metallic materials pr... more Intro Rolling is the most common metalworking process. More than 90% of the metallic materials produced are rolled at least once in the course of production [1-4]. This technique is applied to processing polymers, ceramics, and composites as well, although at much lower volumes compared to metallics. This impelled authors to limit the scope of the manual to the rolling of metallics. Further narrowing by excluding the rolling techniques such as flat, ring, screw and tube rolling has brought to the front rolling of long products (termed simply 'rolling' hereafter). The existing quite extensive literature about rolling ranges from the most generic textbooks to the very detailed but narrowly specialised manuscripts. Yet, the majority of published design models do not provide a satisfactory combination of precision and accuracy simply because they fail to include all factors. The proposed design 'rules' and 'laws' are rather declarative, the competing models are not compared, and the explanatory notes are rarely supported by evidence, not to mention statistical measures. A theory does not count as validated unless is successfully used in practice. Until tried in a mill, the design is only a hypothesis. Engineers commence a rolling trial based on that hypothesis and then try to optimise the process by means of educated trials and errors. This approach resulted in the overwhelming majority of the rolling mills operating at a too low level of sustainability [2]. It appears that the existing records and industrial experience have not been utilised sufficiently by the designers and operators. The urgency for rationalizing the rolling operations prompted calls for introducing the Industry 4.0 (I4) into rolling systems and for further research to better understand the process itself. An important aspect of I4 is the implementation of online data acquisition and analyses, which has become feasible due to the advances in IT. Models for useful digitization of rolling passes can be merged with a globally structured database, analyses of which are deemed to uncover patterns, trends, and correlations buried in the growing treasures of industrial records. Combining these statistical inferences with technological and scientific models will allow for optimising the rolling operations online as the process factors fluctuate. The major focus in this publication is on roll pass design, (RPD) an engineering specialty that is nested in the heart of rolling technology. An advantage of growing knowledge treasure is utilised in the form of a new comprehensive network of hyperlinks. Yet, the very core of this publication is, in fact, an algorithm that leads directly to step-by-step instructions on how to specify roll pass design for manufacturing a particular product. For the rolling process design purpose, there is a need for creating a practical guide that will introduce the design steps not blurred by dispersion into depths of theoretical and complementary scientific derivations, nor too narrowed to hopelessly isolated issues. On the other hand, the importance of that in-depth understanding of any of the involved aspects cannot be ignored. A resolve to this dichotomy is made available due to the advances in information technology. Not only that a wide range of background theories has become accessible, but also the whole network can be interconnected in a structure of the nodes hyperlinks of which can be accessed as per the choice of users. This approach resulted in abandoning the traditional textbook structure where each subsequent section presents a logical development for which the previous chapters provide the base. Rather a series of practical RPD solutions are presented to lead the users to a competent understanding of interacting aspects, while enabling direct progress towards addressing a problem of interest. The underlying knowledge is referred to via hyperlinks that cover numerous terms and concepts to allow for easy navigating to the theme of immediate interest.

The notions such as ‘biological contingency’ and ‘the infinite and eternal cosmos’ can convenient... more The notions such as ‘biological contingency’ and ‘the infinite and eternal cosmos’ can conveniently be extrapolated into ‘cosmological contingency’. Yet, Men have repeatedly succeeded in extracting the “laws of nature” classified within a number of scientific disciplines. There is no problem with making the decisions in accordance with these “laws” whenever the targets were met repeatedly and within the acceptable tolerances. The problem appears when in the search for possible solutions, an option is aborted because of an apparent conflict with some ‘well established’ natural “law”. Author hopes that this essay will not be seen as a repudiation of sciences. On the contrary, the intention is to inspire and encourage those who look for means of better understanding and controlling our future by means of scientific research.

This essay deals with aspects that emerge when the contemplations about the future reach beyond t... more This essay deals with aspects that emerge when the contemplations about the future reach beyond the zone where the last traces of scientifically scrutinised extrapolations fade, and the strive for anticipating the possible options rests on the imagination. These views are outlined using the contemplations about the questions the answers to which escape the limits of knowledge acquired by other scientific undertakings. In this essay, the philosophy of futurology is introduced and applied to deliver the hypotheses about the far distant future.

The philosophical account of epistemological and ontological issues in creating, recording, shari... more The philosophical account of epistemological and ontological issues in creating, recording, sharing and using principal scientific and engineering concepts. The notion and structure of the knowledge will be disused, a variety of misinforming trends identified, examples of ambiguous concepts presented, and the improved definitions are developed. The author criticised the existing and proposed the new definitions for the concepts such as definition, philosophy, ontology, and expanded on the importance of philosophical hypotheses for advances in sciences.

The final year project is an important part of an engineer's education. This segment of the curri... more The final year project is an important part of an engineer's education. This segment of the curriculum provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to apply and extend their skills and knowledge. It provides students with an opportunity to undertake an extensive independent exploration of a particular topic. In addition to applying the skills that are developed in the undergraduate courses, students will develop skills in research, project management and technical communication. The contemporary availability of advanced computerised platforms allows students to experience the comparative analysis of viable solutions in engineering design. PURPOSE OR GOAL This paper presents a pilot study on a new approach to final year projects based on the 'total design approach'. This new approach hypothesises that analytical thinking and creativity is enhanced by a holistic approach to engineering design. This paper investigates the enhancements in the learning experience and graduate qualities of students once they are introduced to this new approach. APPROACH The main methodology used for data collection was a quiz that was undertaken by different cohorts of final year mechanical engineering students. In addition, observations were recorded by instructors, and selective interviews enabled deeper investigation of the most characteristic inferences. ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES The outcome of this study showed that enhancement in graduate qualities was acknowledged by students who were introduced to this new approach. This was measured by responses across different cohorts of students. CONCLUSIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS/SUMMARY This study concludes that this new approach to final year projects should be implemented as it promotes quality learning experiences and improves the engineering qualities of students.

The evolution of knowledge has imposed branching into disciplines that use terms understood “corr... more The evolution of knowledge has imposed branching into disciplines that use terms understood “correctly” only by experts. Globalisation favours cross-disciplinary and transparent communication. However, these trends have uncovered impedances such as prolixity, ambiguity and jargon. Internet enables communication with the speed of light, thus exposing other limits to knowledge transfer, such as misinformation and misunderstanding. Knowledge is transferred by interaction of language with other models (e.g. figures) and by demonstrations. Transparency of terminology is critical for knowledge management. This treatise presents an axiomatic definition of the term 'definition' itself, in order to enable a rational analysis of lexical elements - the words. The examples of confusing terms (homonyms, synonyms) are discussed. A trend of using inter-disciplinary and transparent lexicon is proposed, with adopting a hierarchy of terms that allocates the priority to fundamental disciplines (mathematics, physics). Scientific lexicon should attribute to each definition a unique set of words. The need to expunge scientific and technical language of ambiguity is urgent and the comprehensive review and “cleaning” of scientific terms is a task that demands the gathering together of appropriate institutions. The key to disambiguation of scientific language is in defining quantifiable criteria.

Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2009

Knowledge processing is one of the most significant factors contributing to socioeconomic sustain... more Knowledge processing is one of the most significant factors contributing to socioeconomic sustainability. It is therefore important to analyse hindrances that slow or even prevent the growth, communication and use of knowledge. This treatise hypothesises that the differences in interpretations of some basic epistemological, ontological and didactic concepts significantly contribute to the ambiguities and other impediments in knowledge processing. Examples of such misconceptions are presented and a mitigation strategy discussed. Interaction between computerised media and humans such as the rise of the open sources of knowledge and the participatory Web uncover new gates for cross-disciplinary sharing and application of knowledge.

Some Ideas for Knowledge Processing Improvement, 2024

Social Science Research Network, 2024

Journal of Applied Mechanical Engineering, Sep 19, 2016

The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2016

Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2009

CONVERSATION WITH AI (0.1), 2024

This essay explores the answers received from AI regarding the impact of deliberate misinformatio... more This essay explores the answers received from AI regarding the impact of deliberate misinformation on the stability of civilisations and proposes various strategies for its prevention, alongside examining the developmental and evolutionary aspects of lying and the potential for AI to either mitigate or spread misinformation. It discusses the effectiveness of multilingual proficiency in combating misinformation and suggests the formation of a Unified AI Oversight Body under the UN to regulate AI ethically and globally. The essay concludes that while misinformation can lead to societal collapse, preventive measures ranging from education to technology can mitigate this risk.

Knowledge, Ethics, and Aesthetics, 2024

The discourse examines the profound role of language in enhancing cognitive processes, brain func... more The discourse examines the profound role of language in enhancing cognitive processes, brain functions, and societal cohesion, arguing for the adoption of enriched English as a universal language to foster clearer communication and knowledge sharing globally. The text emphasises the intersection of ethics and aesthetics, highlighting how aesthetic appreciation extends beyond traditional art to include the moral beauty of knowledge and actions, thereby enriching ethical judgements. It also addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by Artificial Intelligence in knowledge creation and sharing, stressing the need for ethical and aesthetic considerations in AI development to ensure it aligns with human values and societal good. The overarching theme advocates for a transdisciplinary approach to knowledge-related language, proposing a standardised linguistic framework to eliminate ambiguities and enhance global understanding and collaboration.

Essay, 2024

This essay explores the complexities and limitations of understanding physical phenomena through ... more This essay explores the complexities and limitations of understanding physical phenomena through traditional scientific methods and measurements. It critiques the traditional reliance on a limited set of dimensions and the extrapolation of laws to phenomena beyond our experimental reach, emphasizing the need for stringent adherence to scientific rigor.

The essay discusses the philosophical perspectives of thinkers like Spužić, who argues that all conceivable dimensions are initially significant but must be selectively reduced as inquiries progress, dictated by the scientific aims. Philosophers like Ernst Mach and scientists including Feynman and Bohr are referenced for their contributions to understanding the role of scale and the non-absoluteness of concepts like mass and time.

Poincaré’s reflections on the relativity of measurements underscore the notion that our scientific rules are conveniences chosen for their simplicity rather than their inherent truth. This highlights a broader theme that measurements are hypotheses, subject to testing and refinement.

Spužić proposes a model where the universe is seen as filled with vibrating constituents affecting each other, offering a simplified and logical alternative to concepts like gravitons, challenging the traditional views of gravity and dimensional space.

Ultimately, the essay calls for a balanced approach to scientific inquiry, recognizing the limits of our current frameworks while being open to new paradigms that may better describe the universe's complex nature. It champions philosophical skepticism and scientific humility, urging a reassessment of fundamental dimensions and forces in light of new evidence and more refined analytical techniques.

Enhancing Transdisciplinary Coherence Through Enriched English, 2024

The primary aim in this discourse is to promote English as a generator of global nomenclature rel... more The primary aim in this discourse is to promote English as a generator of global nomenclature related to transdisciplinary knowledge. Its prevalent use can be enhanced by mitigating present ambiguities to facilitate uniform understanding, dissemination, and application of transdisciplinary knowledge The integration of transdisciplinary knowledge is highlighted as increasingly vital for comprehending complex problems, that transcend any single discipline. The suggested avenues for enhancement of global understanding and application of scientific concepts include the development of a unified transdisciplinary nomenclature, addressing the conceptual ambiguities. Additionally, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) introduces new dimensions to cognitive modelling and enhances interdisciplinary in spite of its limited capacity to replicate the nuanced aspects of human thought. This manuscript seeks to improve the transparency of knowledge-related nomenclature and concepts, on the basis of congruence between coherentism and transdisciplinarity. Through a philosophical lens, particularly within epistemology and the philosophy of science, this work aims to provide empirical insights into the conceptualisations in transdisciplinary contexts. Mitigating ambiguity in scientific discourse is pivotal for enhancing knowledge transfer and fostering more inclusive scientific dialogues and innovations.

Open Internet, 2024

NA, 2024

Philosophy of Knowledge, 2024

The dichotomy about understanding knowledge maintained by neuroscientists and philosophers is dis... more The dichotomy about understanding knowledge maintained by neuroscientists and philosophers is discussed.
- Philosophy (derived from the Greek "lovers of knowledge") is redefined.
- Aspects of knowledge are discussed both from the viewpoints of neurology and philosophy.
- Numerous examples from both disciplines are presented to support newly introduced definitions

University for the Future, 2023

.Embedded in the essence of story telling is an objective to enlighten and teach the listeners ab... more .Embedded in the essence of story telling is an objective to enlighten and teach the listeners about things that are important to know. This scenario is by default associated with bringing up minors, yet more complex variants can be readily found in good novels and other entertainment media intended for adults. More recently, this strategy has surfaced in programs promoted in higher education under brands such as Problem/Project/Team-based Learning and Authentic Assessments. As our knowledge has grown into volumes that surpass the capacity of individuals, and even entire teams to comprehend and share, we have developed computerized means for storing this treasure and retrieving the needed components at will. The advances in information technology have brought us a plethora of means for accessing, classifying, storing, and displaying virtually any portion of the knowledge treasures, almost instantly. The digital myriad has soon enfolded the education sector along with the rest of the socio-economic domains. Indeed, Artificial Intelligence allows us today to combine knowledge ingredients and process immense amounts of data at the speed of magnetic waves. The agenda to be learned has been elevated to another level — we need to learn how to use existing information and theories to create new hypotheses necessary to solve problems we have not faced yet. We must anticipate the future.

Some Thoughts on Education for the Future, 2023

Education is undergoing a historic transformation. Throughout history, access to higher education... more Education is undergoing a historic transformation. Throughout history, access to higher education has changed from being a privilege of birth or talent (elite phase) to becoming a property of those with specific qualifications (expert phase). Nowadays, a higher education diploma is required for most occupations, both now and in the future, while the boundaries of common knowledge continue expanding (universal phase).

The advances in information technology have brought us a plethora of means for accessing, classifying, storing, and displaying virtually any portion of the knowledge treasures, at the speed of magnetic waves. The digital myriad has soon enfolded the education sector along with the rest of the socio-economic domains. Technical barriers that obstruct the implementation of trends such as Problem/Project/Team-based Learning, Massive Open Online Courses, and Authentic Assessments have literally disappeared.

Nowadays, educators overwhelmingly recognize that new generations will need to rely on multidisciplinary knowledge to comprehend solutions to real problems. Furthermore, it is not sufficient to develop the motivational and self-guiding capacity of individuals. The collective future requires embedding an attitude amenable to knowledge sharing. This promising global picture merges the cognitive, motivational, and emotional experiences of learners.

Some Thoughts on Education for the Future, 2023

Some aspects of knowledge, 2020

Although it is obvious that the human minds process information, it is far from clear what kind o... more Although it is obvious that the human minds process information, it is far from clear what kind of processing is involved. The neuroscientists and philosophers continue working towards developing some plausible hypotheses that can be tested against some evidence. Nevertheless, nothing stops us from using our mind to logically scrutinise the broadly communicated scientific concepts, including the concept of knowledge itself. It certainly will be useful if the eventual misalignments and misconceptions can be eliminated by employing a straightforward logic.

The advances in information technology have opened new avenues for knowledge sharing at unprecedented rates. However, this development has also uncovered and contributed to generating various forms of vagueness, such as homonymy, synonymy, prolixity, superficiality, circularity, and narrowly specialised terminology. This class of ambiguities hinders using, discovery, and dissemination of knowledge. The purpose of this script is to contribute to alleviating various problems that arise during the creation, application, storing, and sharing of knowledge.

A Contribution to Disambiguation of Scientific Terms, 2024

This book aims to contribute to improving the transparency and transferability of basic concepts ... more This book aims to contribute to improving the transparency and transferability of basic concepts relevant to science, engineering, medicine, and education. The adjoined terms are the bricks used to build epic monument we call knowledge. This construction was started millennia ago and is not meant to stop until reaches galactic proportions. However, this endeavour and its fruits can be adversely affected if the misaligned and otherwise ambiguous concepts and their names are built in.

The introductory chapter, which outlines the general features of ambiguity issues, is followed by a chapter delving into the foundational aspects of 'knowledge.' Establishing a strategy for disambiguation hinges on first defining the fundamental concepts of understanding. This involves analysing and elucidating the knowledge structure. Subsequent chapters offer a compilation of chosen ambiguous concepts, coupled with illustrations demonstrating how these uncertainties can be resolved. It is anticipated that presenting such compilations will raise awareness regarding the severity of ambiguity issues and encourage the adoption of transparent methods for presenting knowledge.

The intended audience for this book includes students, teachers, and researchers as well as the editors of educational, scientific, engineering, and medical publications. In addition, professionals in industry and beyond will benefit from a clearer understanding of the selected terms and concepts presented in this treatise.