Anagrams, Anyone?

I have been asked by the editors to share my expertise on anagrams with the readers of Word Ways. But, actually, with a smidgen of modesty, I do not pretend to be an expert. I may have had more experience than other puzzle creators, yet a good original anagram is still just as hard to create as ever

An Impractical Cipher

One short story that will never win an O. Henry prize as the best short story of the year appeared in Word Ways as Ivan\u27s Letter in the February and May 1982 issues. It first appeared in The Enigma of June 1930, at which time a paltry prize of ten dollars was offered to anyone who could solve the cipher in the story. The prize was never claimed, and in my opinion it was not worth one\u27s time or trouble to solve such a cipher. In fact, the story should have never been reprinted. But, since Word Ways has resurrected it, some words of explanation are in order

Pattern Wordlists

The editor of Word Ways, A. Ross Eckler, has already described and reviewed the pattern wordlists of Professor Jack Levine, Department to Mathematics of North Carolina State University (February 1972, November 1972, and August 1973). These wordlists are so excellent that if you can buy, borrow or steal them, by all means do it

Oxonian Wordplay

The Oxford University Press, publisher of the prestigious Oxford English Dictionary and its current Supplement, issued in 1984 The Oxford Guide to Word Games by Tony Augarde, a member of their dictionary staff. This 250-page book is a fascinating guide to all sorts of wordplay and word games, their origins, rules and variations. Included are acrostics, crosswords, rebuses, anagrams, tongue-twisters, and popular games such as Scrabble. However, since the author is a lexicographer rather than a logologist, the reader will search in vain for original material; Augarde has merely repeated whatever he encountered in his bibliography. Alas, this is skimpy; the author lists about fifty books out of hundreds that have been published. Although he includes Dmitri Borgmann\u27s Language on Vacation, he fails to note the equally-excellent sequel Beyond Language. Word Ways is included in the list of periodicals devoted to wordplay, but The Enigma is not. Where are Shipley\u27s three entertaining books on wordplay, and Gyles Brandreth\u27s The Joy of Lex and its sequel

An AEIOU Examination

We have often seen comments on words that have all five vowels AEIOU, usually in alphabetic order. I decided to take a particular dictionary and list all the words I could find with AEIOU in any order, eliminating those words in which a vowel was repeated. The dictionary I selected was the Funk & Wagnalls Standard College Dictionary (1973 printing) which I use frequently in the game of Scrabble

A Theoretical Investigation of Magnetic Susceptibility Measurement Using Mach-Zehnder interferometer

In this study, we present a novel method for measuring the magnetic susceptibility of liquids using a Mach-Zehnder interferometer. The proposed technique employs a ring magnet to deform the liquid, while a laser beam passes through the liquid to measure the resulting interference pattern. The deformation of the liquid, caused by the known magnetic field of the ring magnet, is used to calculate the magnetic susceptibility. We provide a comprehensive theoretical framework, including the relevant equations and models, for analyzing the data obtained using this method. We compare the Mach-Zehnder interferometer method with other established techniques, highlighting its advantages and disadvantages. Our findings indicate that the Mach-Zehnder interferometer technique offers high accuracy, sensitivity, and potential applications in characterizing magnetic properties of various liquid systems

Measuring the Lateral Capillary Forces using the Moses Effect

This study presents a new method for measuring capillary meniscus interaction between a floating particle and a surface deformation. The method is based on the Moses effect and produces reliable results that agree well with theoretical calculations. The experiment confirms the dependence of the ratio of surface forces to hydrostatic pressure forces on the distance from the magnet to the liquid, making it a useful tool for designing micro- and nanoscale devices that rely on capillary forces. Compared to contact methods, the non-contact measurement method presented here is advantageous as it does not require high levels of cleanliness and is not affected by changing contact angles. This study emphasizes the importance of understanding and characterizing capillary forces and encourages further research in this field

Quantifying Magnetic Fields Using Deformed Diamagnetic Liquid Profiles

Measuring the magnetic field of permanent magnets can be challenging, but recent research has demonstrated the potential of using deformed diamagnetic liquids to estimate the magnetic field. In this paper, we explore two methods for measuring the magnetic field from the response of the diamagnetic liquid. The first method involves measuring the profile of the deformed liquid with a laser and then calculating the square of the magnetic field using an appropriate equation. The second method involves measuring the maximum slope of the liquid and numerically calculating the magnetic field distribution using the model of an ideal solenoid. We present experimental results using these methods and compare them with other established methods for measuring magnetic fields. The results show that the proposed methods are effective and have potential for use in a variety of applications. The proposed methods can help address the challenge of measuring magnetic fields in situations where other methods are not suitable or practical

An Innovative Method for Measuring Instrument Data Acquisition using Image Processing Techniques

Measuring instruments are essential for obtaining accurate data, but data acquisition can be challenging. We propose a novel method for measuring instrument data acquisition using a camera to capture the instrument display and image processing techniques to extract the measured values. We demonstrate the effectiveness and accuracy of this method by applying it to capture the magnetic field of a permanent magnet using a gauss meter and webcam. Our image processing process involves Python libraries for video processing, including the OpenCV library for contour detection and thresholding. The processed data is then saved to a text file for further analysis. Our results show that our proposed method is effective and accurate, and offers a practical solution for cases where a direct cable connection is not possible or is difficult to establish. This method has potential applications in scientific research, engineering, and manufacturing

Queering whole person care in a pandemic

How can health care providers (HCPs) working with 2SLGBTQ+ patients enact a whole person care approach during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and its aftermath, and in such desperate times, is it even reasonable to expect them to? In this presentation, a nurse/nursing educator and a health care researcher/frequent patient discuss their observations and experiences of whole person care during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. The conversation highlights that in the immediate chaos early on, and in the face of exhaustion, trauma, and burnout as the pandemic progressed, attending to the whole personhood of patients was/is paramount for HCPs and for the people they treat. The presenters reflect on the amplified significance of a whole person approach for 2SLGBTQ+ people who may have had negative health care experiences in the past, and may fear that they will not receive equitable care in the chaotic context of a pandemic. A whole person care approach is perhaps most necessary when it is also most difficult. In a period of such profound distress, a deeper sense of connectedness to patients may help HCPs manage feelings of helplessness they are likely to encounter, and surely helps the people they treat. The goal of this presentation is to begin a discussion about the ways that whole person approaches benefit 2SLGBTQ+ patients as well as their HCPs, with the hope that it will spark ideas for attendees to develop in their own practices