scholarly journals Edmond Goblot’s (1858-1935) Selected Effects Theory of Function: A Reappraisal

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin Garson
Keyword(s):  
Selected Effects

Response Functions

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Neander
Keyword(s):  
Information Processing ◽  
Causal Analysis ◽  
Response Functions ◽  
Etiological Theory ◽  
Perceptual Representations ◽  
Selected Effects ◽  
Perceptual Systems

Supporters of standard teleosemantics argue that informational teleosemantics turns teleosemantics on its head, because functions are effects but a representation’s information relations concern its causes. In chapter 6, the author responds to this influential objection by explaining that, while functions must involve effects, this is not to the exclusion of triggering causes. According to the etiological theory, which is employed by most proponents of teleosemantics, functions are (roughly speaking) selected effects; however, they can also be selected dispositions or selected causal roles, and so can involve inputs as well as outputs. The author explains that there are response functions (functions to do something in response to something), that sensory-perceptual systems have them, and so can have information-processing functions, at least given a simple causal analysis of information. This clears the path for the causal-informational version of teleosemantics, which ties the contents of (nonconceptual) sensory-perceptual representations to their normal causes, as opposed to the so-called Normal conditions for their use.

scholarly journals A Generalized Selected Effects Theory of Function

2017 ◽  
Vol 84 (3) ◽  
pp. 523-543 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin Garson
Keyword(s):  
Selected Effects

Segmentation of markets in Central and Eastern Europe with the use of the CMS method

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-16
Author(s):  
Marcin Salamaga
Keyword(s):  
Eastern European ◽  
Commodity Trade ◽  
Multivariate Statistical ◽  
Statistical Analysis Method ◽  
Detailed Assessment ◽  
Trade Competitiveness ◽  
Constant Market Share ◽  
Eastern European Countries ◽  
Selected Effects ◽  
Demand Effect

The paper aims at making a comparative analysis of the Central and Eastern European countries in the scope of effects accompanying changes in their export. The Eurostat’s data for 2016 were used in the study. The effects of changes in export of individual countries were separated based on the Constant Market Share (CMS) model developed by Leamer and Stern. The calculated effectssuch as: demand effect, market distribution effect, commodity composition effect and competitiveness effect enabled a detailed assessment of the sources of changes occurring in export of individual countries. They allowed, in particular, for answeringthe following question: to what extent may changes in export be explained by the economic situation in the world commodity trade of individual clustersand to what extent do they result from the competitiveness of these countries? The application of the multivariate statistical analysis method for the selected effects allowed for the identification of clusters of countries with the most similar position in the spatial and commodity arrangement, including countries of similar trade competitiveness.

Study 1-4: The Effect of Triangle-Pair Configuration Variation on Achievement of Selected Classes of Instructional Objectives in Plane Geometry

1973 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-113
Author(s):  
Robert Garth Bowers
Keyword(s):  
Instructional System ◽  
Plane Geometry ◽  
Instructional Objectives ◽  
Instructional Treatments ◽  
Selected Effects ◽  
Congruent Triangle

This investigation was designed in conjunction with the study conducted by Paquette (1971) to test the effects of varying referent triangle-pair configurations (where the instruction was mediated by an IBM 1500 Instructional System) on the achievement of selected instructional objectives related to the study of congruent triangles. The configuration classification (CC) matrix, as described in Figure 1 of the article by Heimer and Lottes, was used to generate and classify all congruent triangle-pair referents employed in this study. The primary purpose of the study was concerned with selected effects of multiconfiguration instructional treatments, as defined below, on the achievement of instructional objectives over collections of configuration classes for which instruction was not provided.

Physiological Responses and Subjective Discomfort of Simulated Whole-Body Vibration from a Mobile Underground Mining Machine

1988 ◽  
Vol 32 (11) ◽  
pp. 719-723 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas G. Bobick ◽  
Richard L. Unger ◽  
Sean Gallagher ◽  
Diane M. Doyle-Coombs
Keyword(s):  
Underground Mining ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Vertical Vibration ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Mining Machine ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Vibration Data ◽  
Computer Controlled ◽  
Selected Effects ◽  
Subjective Discomfort

The U.S. Bureau of Mines has developed an in-house facility to evaluate selected effects of whole-body vibration (WBV) levels experienced by underground mobile equipment operators. Vertical vibration data were collected from a coal haulage vehicle via a uniaxial accelerometer attached to the machine frame under the operator's seat. Data were analyzed and processed so a computer-controlled platform could approximate the vibration signals. Eight men (35.5 yr ± 6.5 SD) participated in a pilot study to evaluate the effects of shock and WBV on heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP), and subjective discomfort. Subjects were exposed to vibration for 30-min periods while seated in a typical seat (backrest angle at 90° or 130°) that was plain steel or modified with 2 in foam padding. Subjects repeated the same protocol on a separate day, without the vibration. Results indicated the vibration significantly increased the HR (p < 0.01), systolic BP, mean BP, the number of times subjects reported discomfort, and overall subjective discomfort rating (p < 0.05). When seated in the steel seat, the overall discomfort rating (p < 0.001) and the number of times discomfort was reported (p < 0.05) increased significantly. Seatback angle had no significant effect on any of the dependent measures.

Relationship between Spatial Density and Sensory Overload, Personal Space, and Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure

1976 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 867-872 ◽  
Author(s):  
John R. Hackworth
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Diastolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Personal Space ◽  
Spatial Density ◽  
Threshold Values ◽  
Room Size ◽  
Projective Measures ◽  
Selected Effects ◽  
Experimental Trials ◽  
Sensory Overload

Selected effects of high spatial density were investigated with 26 boys, serving as their own controls and undergoing alternate confinements in high and relatively low spatial density. Measured effects were changes in minimal aversion threshold values of white sound, projective measures of desire to alter room size, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure. High spatial density increased systolic and diastolic blood pressure and projective measures of desire to alter room size but did not affect minimal aversion threshold values. Semi-projective measures of personal space requirements were obtained prior to experimental trials. Analysis showed a significant interaction of minimal aversion threshold values with requirements for personal space; the minimal aversion threshold values of subjects requiring large personal space tended to decrease following confinement under high spatial density. The interaction of personal space with projected measures of desire to alter room size was not significant. High spatial density may, then, exert adverse effects on blood pressure and may induce sensory overload conditions in individuals requiring large personal space.

scholarly journals Analysis of selected effects of the conventional and unconventional machining of titanium alloys

Mechanik ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 92 (10) ◽  
pp. 655-657
Author(s):  
Paweł Karolczak ◽  
Dariusz Poroś ◽  
Maciej Kowalski
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Alloys ◽  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Alloy Surface ◽  
Tool Geometry ◽  
Wire Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
3D Geometry ◽  
Selected Effects ◽  
Unconventional Machining ◽  
Brass Wire

In this article, the results of wire WEDM (wire electrical discharge machining) of Ti6Al4V are collated by turning with modified wiper tool geometry. The electrode is CuZn37 brass wire with a diameter of 0.25 mm The analysis of 3D geometry of the Ti6Al4V alloy surface after wiper and WEDM cutting is presented. The possibilities and limitations of wiper and WEDM machining of titanium alloys were indicated.

scholarly journals SPASTIC CEREBRAL PALSY

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (10) ◽  
pp. 1546-1551
Author(s):  
Naveed Arshad ◽  
Muhammad Imran ◽  
Zuha Munir ◽  
Samrood Akram ◽  
Amna Abdul Hameed
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Motor Learning ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Spastic Cerebral Palsy ◽  
P Value ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Control Body ◽  
Selected Effects ◽  
And Control

Objectives: To improved motor learning in spastic cerebral palsy children andreinforce weak movement patterns and to discourage overactive ones. To reduce the spasticitywith different Bobath physical therapy techniques and control body posture as well as bodymovements. Study Design: A case series. Place and Duration of Study: Madina TeachingHospital (The University of Faisalabad) Faisalabad, Pakistan. Period: The duration of the studywas 3 months March 2013 to May 2013. Patients & Methods: A total 13 patients, aged 2-10years of spastic CP were randomly selected. Effects of treatment were measured and datawere collected by using non-probability convenience sampling technique. All children weretested thrice once completion of first month, then end of second month and then completion oftherapy at the end of third month. Results: The result revealed that grading of spasticity from1st to 3rd months of study was measured mean and standard deviations as follow, 1.62±0.87to 0.85±0.80, CV% 53.75 to 95.24% and variance 0.93 to 0.89. The gross motor learningof 5 conditions that was Lying & rolling, Sitting, Crawling & kneeling, Standing, Walking &running and Overall % from first month to third month was measured as follow, Lying & rolling41.48±30.36 to 44.49±31.90 P-value 0.000, Sitting 47.18±37.59 to 49.74±38.11 P-value 0.000,Crawling & kneeling 26.74±27.11 to 29.49±29.17 P-value 0.000, Standing 12.43±16.25 to14.20±17.53 P-value 0.000, Walking & running 9.08±12.75 to 10.47±13.79 P-value 0.000 andOverall % 27.38±23.46 to 29.68±24.85 P-value 0.000. Conclusion: The Bobath techniques(neurodevelopment treatment) on gross motor learning are very effective and do play animportant role in cerebral palsy children.

scholarly journals Metallicity effects in Mira variables: a model study

2004 ◽  
Vol 193 ◽  
pp. 313-316
Author(s):  
M. Scholz ◽  
P.R. Wood
Keyword(s):  
Surface Brightness ◽  
Moderate Deviation ◽  
Spectral Features ◽  
Mira Variables ◽  
Model Study ◽  
Solar Metallicity ◽  
Selected Effects

AbstractM-type Mira models with a moderate deviation from solar metallicity (2x and 0.5 x) have been computed and compared to solar-metallicity models. Selected effects of abundance changes on pulsation properties, atmospheric stratifications, spectral features (colours) and surface brightness distributions are discussed.

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