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A Dynamic Framework for Mass-Energy Interaction: Exploring the Role of Time and Relativity
Full text linkThe relationship between mass and energy is well-established, yet the behavior of mass when� interacting with energy warrants further exploration. This study examines how the introduction of� time into the mass-energy interaction influences the behavior of mass. Furthermore, it investigates� whether the efficient utilization of energy could potentially enable travel at speeds exceeding that� of light. This paper extends the conceptualization of energy by considering mass not as a static� entity but as a dynamic quantity. It explores how mass distributes received energy and its behavior� under various values of energy and time. The investigation begins with the fundamental form of� mass, specifically the point energy mass, which is influenced by both energy and time. The study� then expands to encompass larger and more complex forms of mass, analyzing the generalized� effects of energy and time on their behavior. Additionally, the study examines the roles of space� and speed in relation to energy and time, incorporating in the investigation fundamental equations� of relativity. The findings suggest the possibility of mass traveling at speeds that would be� considered as limited until now, by setting appropriate mass factors.
Algebra of Ecology
Full text linkThis monograph examines issues that serve as theoretical prerequisites for constructing an algebra of ecology. These issues include: basic concepts; interactions of ecological factors; a formal definition of the ecological niche; the group-theoretical relationship of survival coefficient functions; and certain representations of the group. It also explores a variety of information models and ecological survival fields.
The results of investigating the aforementioned issues provide a basis for the following assertions:
Ecological factors are, first, diverse (potentially unlimited) changing natural forces; second, the adaptive responses of biological objects to the impact of ecological factors constitute their survivability; third, the influence of environmental factors on individuals within a population should be considered through the concept of survival functions; fourth, despite the potentially infinite variety of ecological factors, their corresponding survival coefficient functions can be classified into six types.
The interaction of environmental factors forms a kind of survivability hypervolume, created by the interaction of survival coefficient functions corresponding to the ecological factors of the environment
Concentration of the Round Wood Market in the Amazon: Case Study in the State of Acre, 2018-20
Full text linkThe general objective of this study was to generate information about the structure of the timber market operating in the state of Acre, between 2018 and 2020. In specific terms, it aimed to identify and analyze the concentration of the local roundwood market in these years. So, the volume of wood harvested during this period was collected in the Exploration Authorizations�AUTEXs issued by the Instituto do MeioAmbiente do Acre�Imac. The method adopted used the concepts of the Concentration Ratio and the Herfindahl�Hirschman�IHH Index. The results obtained showed that: (a) The concentration of roundwood supply in the Acre market was extremely high in 2018 and 2019 and very high in 2020; (b) This supply was extremely concentrated in the 2018-19 period and highly concentrated in 2020; (c) The calculation of the Herfindahl�Hirschman Index classified the supply of round wood in this market as highly concentrated in 2018 and 2019 and moderately concentrated in 2020 and (d) The IHH also revealed that local firms were highly concentrated in the demand for round wood.
Keywords: Forest economy. Market Structure. Forestry-Timber Sector
From Infinity and Taiji, Yin-Yang and Heaven-Earth - The Study of \u27Existence\u27 in the Philosophy of Cosmic Origins
No full textSpace (Yin-Yang Infinity????), the universe (Yin-Yang Taiji????), all things in the world, humanity, and existence (Yin-Yang Heaven-Earth????) are objective realities independent of human subjective consciousness. The universe created matter and humanity; humans are a form of matter. Humans created languages, scripts, numbers, mathematics, coordinate systems, and science, along with philosophy and religion, thereby forming the human system of knowledge and information. The correctness of human-created knowledge and information must be verified through scientific reproducibility and probability. Humans created knowledge and information to explore cosmic truth for survival and existence. However, human-made existence never equates to ultimate truth but perpetually approaches it.
Material philosophy and material science allowed humans to understand human society and the three-dimensional material world. Quantum mechanics and the theory of relativity opened the doors to energy philosophy and information philosophy, ushering humanity into cosmic origin philosophy. This complemented human knowledge and information, further expanding the pathways for humanity\u27s contemplation of cosmic truths
Species Richness and Diversity of Soil Arthropods in Major Plantation Crops under Different Farming Practices
Full text linkThe study examining effects of farming practices (Natural farming, Organic farming and Inorganic farming) on species richness and diversity of soil arthropods in major plantation crops (Arecanut, Coconut and Coffee) was conducted under different zones Hilly, Central Dry and Transition zone of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka from August 2023 to May 2024. Soil arthropods belonging to 12 different orders were collected under 5 classes viz., Entognatha, Arachnida, Insecta, Symphlan and Chilopoda. The highest numbers of individuals was observed in natural farming practice (1256) followed by organic farming (825) and least in inorganic farming (397). The highest number of soil arthropods was recorded in natural farming practice (31.90 individuals per 400g of soil) within the coconut ecosystem followed by organic farming practice 12.39 and lowest in inorganic farming practices with 5.39 individuals per 400g of soil in arecanut and coffee ecosystem, respectively. Shannon Weiner index showed highest diversity in natural farming system 2.13. Whereas, the lowest diversity was recorded in inorganic farming practices (Shannon-Wiener: 0.69). The abundance and diversity showed a significant difference between different farming practices i.e. natural, organic and inorganic farming practices in different zones. Natural farming practices followed by organic farming supported higher diversity indices and abundance of soil fauna compared to inorganic farming practices
Advances in Cyclometalated Iridium (III) Complexes: Emerging Strategies and Applications in Anticancer Therapy
Full text linkRecently, the of organometallic iridium(III) complexes have attracted substantial interests in developing new metal-based antineoplastic drugs and this area of research has been intensively explored. Their various mechanisms of antitumor action are distinct from those of classical metal complexes, approved for clinical application. Different from the anticancer drugs of platinum-group metals, the described iridium(III) complexes principally act by damaging different intracellular organelles (mitochondria, lysosomes etc.), although the results are sporadic and no secure structure-activity relationship studies have been reported. On the other hand, organometallic Ir(III)-based complexes can overcome some of the limitations of Pt-based chemotherapy agents. Although they have only recently received significant consideration, Ir(III) complexes display an assortment of properties that make them exciting as prospective antineoplastic agents. Their chemical reactivity and binding preferences mainly depend on their coordination geometry ligands used. The structures of the metal-based antitumor agents, which consist of metal centers, biologically active auxiliary ligands, and their spatial arrangement, determine their biological profiles and cellular uptake. Amongst the various Ir(III) complexes studied for pharmacological activity, cyclometalated iridium complexes are mostly interesting because of their favorable photochemical and photophysical properties, including high stability under physiological conditions, luminescent properties, high emission quantum yields, long lifetime, large Stokes shifts, spectra ranging from VIS to NIR and affinity to participate in redox processes. That is why, these recognized series of highly luminescent organometallic complexes have been extensively studied for their different photophysical applications, especially as promising photosensitizers or phosphorescent agents in biosensing and biological imaging. A typical organometallic anticancer Ir(III) complex consists of an iridium(III) center bound to two cyclometalated C^N ligands and one N^N ancillary ligand. The modification of the cyclometalated ligands plays a dominant role in controlling the photophysical properties, whereas the alteration of the ancillary ligand allows functionalization with targets for imaging or therapy. Iridium complexes have been developed in order to find out their potential improved properties and better enhancement of the known therapies used
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and « Late Modernity » : What Correlations ?
Full text linkIs the increase in the number of subjects diagnosed with ASD related to the permanent revolution of late modernity as described by Harmut Rosa? The description of a particular phenotype of ASD in the study of Weill Cornell Medicine (2023) is an opportunity to test this hypothesis. By considering this phenotype of ASD as a complex sociological phenomenon and by applying a hologramic approach, we found in a phenomenological analysis of two clinical cases possible correlations: the difficulty of coping with the intensity of the �presence-of-the-world� perhaps due to sensoriality disorders, the need to carry out the program of the time despite everything through islands of competences
Conceptual Metaphors in Psychotherapeutic Discourse: Insights from Irvin Yalom’s Fiction
Full text linkThe article deals with the role and features of the application of conceptual metaphor in the psychotherapeutic discourse (PD). I. Yalom�s stories "The Schopenhauer Cure" and "Mommy and the Meaning of Life" are the source of data.
Introduction: The purpose of this article is to analyze the metaphorical language of PD integrated into I. Yalom�s fiction. Metaphor is a safe way to verbalize forbidden topics with a client during the psychotherapeutic sets, to create a safe space, to achieve a good setting, to reduce the client�s resistance, to shift the conversation from unconsciousness to consciousness, etc. Conceptual metaphor is a tool to understanding the deepest layers of the communication between the client and his analyst. Russian linguist Vladimir Karasik refers PD to the medical discourse (MD); but the presence of conceptual metaphors as well as other features makes it possible to distinguish this discourse into an independent one. The relevance of linguistic analysis lies in the need to expand discourses of helping professions (DHP), as well as in the fact that at the present level of the functioning of MD requires using PD.
Methodology and sources: The article is based on the main provisions of the theory of conceptual metaphor (CM), proposed by J. Lakoff and M. Johnson. The methodological basis of the analysis carried out in the article are works discussed the PD and the metaphorical language of psychotherapy (I. V. Karasik, A. R. Markin, M. S. Grineva, E. V. Ermolaeva, etc.). The artistic texts by the American practitioner, psychotherapist, and the author of psychological tales Irwin Yalom are the date of the analysis of the PD included in fiction (PDIF).
Results and discussion: The article deals with the PD as an independent one, describes the types of CM implied in PD that based on text�s analysis. Among the main conceptual metaphors in the PD of this paper there are some CM, such as "dispute is a war", �dispute is a dance�, "time is money", �life is a cruise�, orientation metaphors, where the UP-position is associated with the concept of mental health, well-being, altruism, strength, high status, rationality, and the DOWN-position � with images of illness, failure, low social status and emotionality. The paper illustrates how the metaphors can help to understand a problem deeper, to improve the contact between the therapist and the client(s), and to facilitate the client�s transition from the conceptual "bottom" to the conceptual "top" in the therapeutic process. Along with the conceptual metaphors, there are some author\u27s classical metaphors in the texts, which help to make artistic texts more fascinating for readers
Family Business and Beach Vendors in Puerto Arista, Chiapas
Full text linkOn the beach of Puerto Arista, Chiapas, street vending is a common sight. Every day, vendors walk long distances-sometimes several kilometers-to offer their products or services during peak tourist hours.
The objective of this research was to analyze the perspective of beach vendors regarding the products they sell and how these are designed to capture the attention of tourists in order to increase sales.
A mixed-methods approach was applied, combining both quantitative and qualitative elements within a descriptive research design. A survey was conducted with 50 individuals representative of this group, aiming to identify their demographic characteristics, the products they sell, and how their work is related to family, social, and economic aspects
Studies Toward the Creation of an Urban Mobility Environment in the Anhangabaú Valley: A Design Inquiry
Full text linkThis paper investigates potential architectural configurations for mobility infrastructure in the Anhangaba� Valley � S�o Paulo�s preeminent historic public space � by critically engaging with its extensive urban accessibility and framing mobility networks as the foundational structuring element of metropolitan urban cores. The analysis foregrounds the historical significance of the Anhangaba� and its environs, acknowledged as the inaugural modern centrality within S�o Paulo and a constitutive component of the metropolitan mobility network. Addressing mobility within the Anhangaba� demands a critical examination of the different urban levels and the stratified spatial flows converging upon this pivotal public realm. A coherent articulation between this structural framework and the existing vehicular and pedestrian networks, particularly those channeling movement toward public transit nodes, must be established.
Consequently, the hypothesis advanced herein posits that the site�s latent accessibility can engender an integrated "mobility environment," supplanting the prevailing paradigm of fragmented transport interchanges. The inquiry engages with prior transformative interventions assimilated into the valley�s morphology, notably the vehicular underpass and peripheral Metro stations, which remain spatially and functionally disjunct from the Central Area�s urban fabric. The imminent introduction of Metro Line 19-
Celeste, with two new stations within the Anhangaba�, assumes critical importance within this proposition, given the catalytic potential of a metro infrastructure in reasserting the site�s metropolitan scale. Thus, the metro system is theorized as an agent of urban transformation. The methodological approach underscores
the imperative of measured intervention within a consolidated urban tissue. Architectural design is operationalized as an epistemic instrument, with projective experimentation serving as an analytical mechanism to diagnose constraints inherent to antecedent schemes. Representational techniques, deployed as critical mediations, facilitate the analysis of kinetic, topographic, and circulatory dynamics, reinforcing design�s constitutive role within an iterative process of urban inquiry