The core theory of behavior in economics, which structures inquiry and provides a framework for empirical analysis, is largely responsible for the success of the discipline. Behavioral economics (BE) challenges this theory but has failed to provide a coherent alternative. Consequently the influence of BE has been limited. In what follows we argue that evolutionary psychology (EP), suitably adap...

Introduction: The pectoralis minor muscle originates from third to fifth ribs of the chest wall and inserts at the medial side of the coracoid process of Scapula. It contributes to the abduction of the scapulothoracic joint and downward movement of the shoulder. The anomalous insertion of pectoralis minor beyond the coracoid process is known since the 19th century. Aim of the study: To report ...

Models with mixed origins of anomalous subdiffusion have been considered important for understanding transport in biological systems. Here one such mixed model, the quenched-trap model (QTM) on fractal lattices, is investigated. It is shown that both ensemble- and time-averaged mean-square displacements (MSDs) show subdiffusion with different scaling exponents, i.e., this system shows weak ergo...

We present the case of a 57-year-old patient who was admitted to the hospital for preoperative cerebral angiography because of an intraspinal mass at the level of C1 and C2. Angiographic examination revealed an abnormal origin of the right vertebral artery, which normally originates from the right subclavian artery. Thus, the right vertebral artery was the last branch of the supraaortic vessels...

In geochemical exploration, there are various techniques such as univariate and multivariate statistical methods available for recognition of anomalous areas. Univariate techniques are usually utilized to estimate the threshold value, which is the smallest quantity among the values representing the anomalous areas. In this work, a combination of the Sequential Gaussian Simulation (SGS) and Gap ...

Cerium and its technologically relevant compounds are examples of anomalous mixed valency, originating from two competing oxidation states—itinerant Ce4+ and localized Ce3+. Under applied stress, anomalous transitions are observed but not well understood. Here we treat mixed valency as an “alloy” problem involving two valences with competing and numerous site-occupancy configurations. We use de...

In this Letter, we address the relationship between the statistical fluctuations of grain displacements for a full quasistatic plane shear experiment, and the corresponding anomalous diffusion exponent α. We experimentally validate a particular case of the Tsallis-Bukman scaling law, α=2/(3-q), where q is obtained by fitting the probability density function (PDF) of the displacement fluctuation...

We study the scaling behavior of particle densities for Lévy walks whose transition length r is coupled with the transition time t as |r|∝t^{α} with an exponent α>0. The transition-time distribution behaves as ψ(t)∝t^{-1-β} with β>0. For 1<β<2α and α≥1, particle displacements are characterized by a finite transition time and confinement to |r|<t^{α} while the marginal distribution of transition...

In this paper, expectation and discrimination are identified as two important constructs to be considered in ecological sound design to achieve a sense of presence in virtual environments. Research to investigate the extent of this is described and the results obtained are discussed. Future avenues for research, on the basis of these results, are indicated.

When collaborating, individuals rely on situation awareness (the gathering, incorporation and utilization of environmental information) to help them combine their unique knowledge and skills and achieve their goals. When collaborating across distances, situation awareness is mediated by technology. There are few guidelines to help system analysts design systems or applications that support the ...