relationship between plasma concentration and effect. We would agree that the assumption of first-order intercompartmental drug transfer is a simplification of what must obtain in the muscle in vivo, and it may be that further refinement of the link model will bring closer agreement between observations and model predictions. Such refinement would add further model parameters, and, in our view,...

The last English mail lias confirmed a rumour, which has during the Inst few weeks been floating among us, namely, that the much esteemed and respected head of the Indian Medical Department is among those whom the Queen has delighted to honor on the occasion of lier 5Gth birth-day. Of tho long roll of distinguished names which the London Gazette of the 29th May published as recipients of royal ...

It is my pleasure to introduce the inaugural issue of the first peer-reviewed, fully open access journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers. The scientific community has been abuzz with enthusiasm about open access, but with some legitimate concerns about the credibility of some of those journals from less reputable publishers and the level of peer review—or lack thereof—for open access ar...

In the preceding article, Vargo and Lusch (V&L; 2004) observe that an evolution is underway toward a new dominant logic for marketing. The new dominant logic has important implications for marketing theory, practice, and pedagogy, as well as for general management and public policy. Thus, their observations are likely to resonate with a broad cross-section of the business community. With the go...

I was delighted to read Mark Rollins’ review and reflection on my book, Image and Brain (1994), for two reasons: First, this is a wonderful example of ways in which philosophers can help laboratory scientists. They not only can sweep away cobwebs of "conceptual confusion," but – at least as important – can suggest testable hypotheses. Rollins has done a bit of both in his review. Second, Rollin...

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offer a great opportunity for learners to enjoy learning despite their location or timing. Nevertheless, motives vary between each student and another. In this workshop paper, we are delighted to open discussions on why undergraduates may enroll in their university’s MOOCs? Are they looking for ECTS points? Or do they want to build a stronger background in th...