On the Numerical Study of the Complexity and Fractal Dimension of CMB Anisotropies

We consider the problem of numerical computation of the Kolmogorov complexity and the fractal dimension of the anisotropy spots of Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) radiation. Namely, we describe an algorithm of estimation of the complexity of spots given by certain pixel configuration on a grid and represent the results of computations for a series of structures of different complexity. Thus, we demonstrate the calculability of such an abstract descriptor as the Kolmogorov complexity for CMB digitized maps. The correlation of complexity of the anisotropy spots with their fractal dimension is revealed as well. This technique can be especially important while analyzing the data of the forthcoming space experiments.Comment: LATEX, 3 figure

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O artigo procura analisar o contexto amplo do desenvolvimento científico e tecnológico que, ao mesmo tempo, torna possível e limita a produção do conhecimento em Ciências Sociais. Para isso, apresenta algumas idéias de estudos contemporâneos sobre as novas tendências do desenvolvimento científico e tecnológico e aborda as políticas recentes de ciência e tecnologia, sob a ótica dessas idéias, enfatizando a transição para um modelo misto do desenvolvimento científico e tecnológico. Em seguida, mostra resultados de pesquisa que indicam essas novas tendências e, finalmente, discute os desafios das Ciências Sociais diante desse quadro.The article seeks to analyze the broad context of scientific and technological development, which also allows for restraining knowledge production within Social Sciences. In order to do that, it presents some ideas of contemporary studies about new trends in scientific and technological development and approaches recent science and technology policies from the perspective of such ideas, focusing on the transition to a hybrid model of scientific and technological development. Afterwards, it shows research results that indicate those new trends and, finally, it discusses the challenges facing social sciences within this context

Boston Hospitality Review: Winter 2018

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Liberalization in Directed Credit Programs for SMEs

To evaluate the effectiveness of approaches to improve policies toward the development of small and medium enterprises, this article assesses the efficiency of directed credit programs and the impact of a liberalized design of a specific project.credit program, borrowing behavior, borrower

International Debt of Developing Countries--Any Step Towards Solution?

This article is a brief review of the financial position of developing countries in the international market. It offers specific policy proposal concerning the macroeconomic management of LDCs.Less Developed Countries

The Role of PIDS and Its Contribution to Research and Policymaking in the Philippines

Established in 1977, the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) has been an important research resource in the country. It has served to bring together an unprecedented concentration of intellectual minds from institutions and organizations all over the country and abroad--to engage in an independent agenda that has generated a prolific body of work with a strong orientation and focus on policy. But how effective has this been? The author gives a brisk overview of why the wealth of insights and recommendations have not translated into enhanced developmental outcomes and laments that Philippine governments since at least Macapagal and Marcos have never built on each other--they "just selectively chose what they liked, not what the country needed."policy research, Philippine development

An Asia-Pacific Model of Development Cooperation

Part One of the Osaka Action Agenda has clarified the implications of the basic political commitment to free and open trade and investment in the Bogor Declaration and has set out operational guiding principles and a well-developed strategy of implementation. This paper seeks to build on the broad concepts set in Part Two of Osaka Agenda to clarify the implications of the shared commitment of APEC leaders to development cooperation. From the concepts put forward by the APEC Eminent Person Group and the proposal of Partners for Progress, precise objective, guiding principles and priorities can be set out for the implementation of a realistic and balanced strategy for development cooperation.trade sector, investment, APEC

An Asia-Pacific Model of Development Cooperation

Part One of the Osaka Action Agenda has clarified the implications of the basic political commitment to free and open trade and investment in the Bogor Declaration and has set out operational guiding principles and a well-developed strategy of implementation. This paper seeks to build on the broad concepts set in Part Two of Osaka Agenda to clarify the implications of the shared commitment of APEC leaders to development cooperation. From the concepts put forward by the APEC Eminent Person Group and the proposal of Partners for Progress, precise objective, guiding principles and priorities can be set out for the implementation of a realistic and balanced strategy for development cooperation.trade sector, investment, APEC