Wither the World Capitalism?

Wither Complexity ? ©

A basic problem with complexity is that we would like to characterize all complex systems both verbally and mathematically and do so in a clear, concise and distinctive manner, as do scientists with many of the systems found in other fields. Such characterizations are necessary if we are to distinguish complex systems from other kinds of dynamical systems, influence their functioning, forecast ...

Wither the cardiac physical examination?

Democratic Capitalism and Philanthropy in a Globalizing World

Democratic capitalism has become the popular paradigm in the modern world, and it is spreading further through globalization. It is a model based on growth, expansion and constant innovation. However, it is accompanied by social problems which may worsen despite overall gains in wealth. In this paper, we suggest that democratic capitalist societies may benefit from the application of what has b...

Whither or wither microbicides?

After disappointing results from all efficacy trials conducted to date, the field of microbicides research now faces substantial challenges. Poor coordination among interested parties and the choice of nonvalidated scientific targets for phase III studies have hampered progress and created mistrust about the use of microbicides as a method to prevent HIV-1 sexual transmission. Although new prom...

Wither Agricultural DSS?

Agricultural decision support systems (DSS) may be argued to have passed sequentially through phases of unbelief, euphoria and disappointment and to be passing into either a phase of maturity with realistic expectations of the technology or to abandonment. This paper proposes that agricultural DSS in their widest sense still have a significant role to play in shaping land use and management to ...