Assume that (c, (x, z)) is a feasible strategy for initial conditions (Wt, Yt). Then, for all α > 0, we first show that (αc, (αx, αz)) is a feasible strategy for initial conditions (αWt, αYt). Consider the dynamics for the wealth process Wα, with initial conditions (αWt, αYt), following the consumption and investment plan (αc, (αx, αz)). We have dWαs = αWsds− αcsds+ αYsds+ αz ⊺ s (μ− r1)ds+ αz ...

In this study, we report a new visual shape illusion, the eggs illusion, in which circular disks located at the midpoints between adjacent grid intersections are perceived as being deformed to ellipses. In Experiment 1, we examined the eggs illusion by using a matching method and found that grid luminance and patch size play a critical role in producing the illusory deformation. In Experiment 2...

This study was carried out to investigate the effects of different breeding systems (breeding on the ground and in the cage) on the egg production and egg characteristics of Rock Partridges. Egg production values of the ground and cage system groups were determined as 41.30 and 49.40%, respectively, and this difference was found to be significant (P < 0.05). The weight values of the eggs were 2...

OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the effects of enrichment resources (a perch, dustbath, and nest) layout in furnished laying-hen cages (FC) on exterior quality of eggs. METHODS One hundred and sixty-eight (168) Hy-Line Brown laying hens at 16 weeks of age were randomly distributed to four treatments: small furnished cages (SFC), medium furnished cages type I (MFC-I), medium furnishe...

Ought parents, in general, to value being biologically tied to their children? Is it important, in particular, that both parents be biologically tied to their children? I will address these fundamental questions by looking at a fairly new practice within IVF treatments, so-called IVF-with-ROPA (Reception of Oocytes from Partner), which allows lesbian couples to 'share motherhood', with one part...

saffron (crocus sativus l.), the most valuable medicinal food product, belongs to the iridaceae family, which has been widely used as a coloring and flavoring agent. the stigmas contain three major compounds; crocins (carotenoid compound responsible for color), picrocrocin (responsible for taste) and safranal (responsible for odor). it has been used for medicinal purposes, as a spice and condim...