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Paraphysical Jurisprudent Massacre Mediation
It is possible and thereby feasible to develop and implement a pragmatic methodology for a
preemptive evidentiary system of âParaphysical Jurisprudenceâ for mediating the occurrence of
massacres. A required comprehensive completion and formalizing of the tools of epistemology
(theory of knowledge) already exists and has been tested both ecumenically and scientifically. The
evolution of epistemology has followed the historical progression from myth and superstition to
logic and reason to empiricism and now finally to the utility of âtranscendenceâ as a tool in
knowledge acquisition. An inspiring example from popular culture is illustrated in the 2002
Hollywood film noir âMinority Reportâ designed by its director to present a âplausible future
worldâ for the year 2054 wherein an elaborate âPrecrime Unitâ is tested to prevent murder by
utilizing a trio of âprecogsâ bathed in a âphotonic milkâ able to presciently predetermine impending
occurrences of homicide for which the Precrime Police Unit then intervenes to prevent. Disdain
for a putative so-called scientific metaphysics by natural philosophers is deeply rooted in modern
pragmatic societies; perhaps rightly so as consistency, credibility and lack of a comprehensive
theory has been heretofore emphatically lacking. In addition to the major problem of repeatability
is the perceived distinction between domains of the physical and so-called âspiritualâ as mutually
exclusive. In this work a strong case is made for the rigorous viability and near term putative
implementation of a system of paraphysical jurisprudence drawing on the utility of a panoply of
concepts. The remaining question is when does feasible become practical in the face of a steady
increase in the heinous massacre of innocents
Application of double-cusp catastrophe theory to the physical evolution of qualia: Implications for paradigm shift in medicine and psychology
Seminal work intended to found a new field of integrative Noetic Science is summarized. Until now the
philosophy of Biological Mechanism has ruled medicine and psychology. Penrose claims, AA scientific world-view which
does not profoundly come to terms with the problem of conscious mind can have no serious pretensions of completeness@.
A noetic action principle synonymous with the historic concept of Ă©lan vital is introduced as the basis of a Continuous
State Conscious Universe (CSCU). The least unit of CSCU superspace defines Awareness as a fundamental physical
quantity like charge in electrodynamics. This cosmological context reveals the origin of complexity in self-organized
living-systems wherein the physical basis of qualia is formalized. The dynamics of this teleological action principle,
mediated by a unitary noetic field pervading all biochemical species, optimizes the state of well-being through
homeostasis and provides the fundamental basis for developing a Moral Psychology
Investigation of the RTN Distribution of nanoscale MOS devices from subthreshold to on-state
This letter presents a numerical investigation of the statistical distribution of the random telegraph noise (RTN) amplitude in nanoscale MOS devices, focusing on the change of its main features when moving from the subthreshold to the on-state conduction regime. Results show that while the distribution can be well approximated by an exponential behavior in subthreshold, large deviations from this behavior appear when moving toward the on-state regime, despite a low probability exponential tail at high RTN amplitudes being preserved. The average value of the distribution is shown to keep an inverse proportionality to channel area, while the slope of the high-amplitude exponential tail changes its dependence on device width, length, and doping when moving from subthreshold to on-state
Measuring the Acceptance of Internet Technology by Consumers
This research reviews studies using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to create a modified model and instrument to study the acceptance of Internet technology by consumers. We developed a modified TAM for the acceptance of Internet-based technologies by consumers. We retained the original constructs from the TAM and included additional constructs from previous literature including gender, experience, complexity, and voluntariness. We developed a survey instrument using existing scales from prior TAM instruments and modified them where appropriate. The instrument yielded respectable reliability and construct validity. The findings suggest that the modified TAM is a good predictor of consumer behavior in using the Internet. We found that attitude toward using the Internet acts as a strong predictor of behavioral intention to use, and actual usage of Internet technologies. Future researchers can use the resultant instrument to test how consumers adopt and accept Internet-based applications
Japanâs Model of Mobile Ecosystem Success: The Case of NTT DoCoMo
This research looks at the adoption of Internet and mobile applications in the United States and Japan. It is the intent ofthis meta-exploratory study to examine factors of success with Japanâs mobile industry over the past decade. Takeshi Natsuno defined the ecosystem as a collection of roles in a collaborative balance. It is here that we began to search for the factors that have had an impact on the success of the mobile industry in Japan over the past two decades. It is the intent of this study to identify and discuss those factors to validate the ecosystem research model and to recommend its use for future research. We found the ecosystem model to be very robust as a model to discuss, categorize, and explain the mobile industry in Japan, leading us to a robust and explanatory push-pull investment model. It is intended that this model will be used for future research. We concluded in this research that risk-taking was the predominant factor influencing the success of the mobile ecosystem in Japan. We found in Japan a clear investment earlier in the process, as the first step in most cases, where mobile carriers, such as NTT DoCoMo, would partner with university labs to develop mobile applications, such as i-Mode and e-payment systems, and then mobile consumers would have new applications and functionality to adopt. The model is very powerful and can be considered for adoption in other countries and maybe for other ecosystems
AN EMPIRICAL TEST FOR THE EXPANSION-CONTROL MODEL FOR MANAGING END-USER COMPUTING
The purpose of this research is to determine if the expansion-control model as proposed, adapted, and refined (Munro and Huff 1985; Munro, Huff and Moore 1987) is useful for understanding and predicting changes in EUC management strategy over time. The long-term interest is not so much in understanding the specific problem of managing end-user computing as in understanding the general problem of managing new information technology in organizations. A field study was conducted with eighteen large firms in manufacturing and services to review their experience with EUC management over a nine year period. As predicted, most firms took a hands-off approach to EUC management during the initiation phase and evolved toward a balance between control and slack by 1987. However, changes in firms\u27 EUC management strategy over time were more complex than predicted. In addition, the expansion and control constructs were not as independent as previously thought. The interaction between the two variables appears to be related, at least in part, to time and the stage of diffusion. The research suggests that current models of EUC management (and thus organizational learning about information technology) may be too simplistic. Suggestions for developing more general models of the process are offered
Acceptance of WoredaNet E-Government Services in Ethiopia: Applying the UTAUT Model
WoredaNet is a Wide Area Network intended to link all woreda1 administrative units in Ethiopia. The technology presentsunique opportunities to facilitate the application of e-Government packages in the country. This study is a work in progressthat utilizes the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) for the understanding of acceptance andadoption of Information Technology in Ethiopian context. The study tries to further validate the model and assess acceptanceof the e-Government services put in place in the WoredaNet infrastructure in the country. The government of Ethiopia, whileutilizing the technology, is still in the process of extending it throughout the country. The study, thus, contributes to thesuccess of Services implementation in the WoredaNet by examining acceptance and utilization issues amongst the users sinceusersâ acceptance of the technology is crucial for its ultimate success
Computer Based Assessments of Student Performance in Hybrid Classes: Does Class Size Really Matter?
This paper reports the relationship between student performances evaluated using computer-based assessment (CBA) tools in large (500+ students) and small (35 students) classes. While large classes allow an efficient use of limited university resources, they are sometimes perceived as diluting the richness of a small classroom learning process, resulting in poorer student performance. Computer-based (including online) student assessments have the potential to familiarize students with technology assessment tools widely used by business recruiters and trainers, while also freeing up valuable inclass lecture time, lessening the administrative burden of grading and recording scores, and automatically providing statistical feedback to instructors and students on student performance. In this study, hybrid course formats (combining face-to-face lecture techniques with computer-based training and performance assessments) were used in two large and nine small classes teaching the same topics and using functionally identical CBA tools. The differences between pre-treatment (instruction) and post-treatment student CBA skill scores were statistically compared. The findings suggest there are no endemic student performance differences between large and small classes using computer-based assessment tools, and imply that the apparent administrative and educational benefits of computer-based assessmentsâ especially for large classesâ may override educational concerns
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