An Anthropological View of Risk Phenomena

This paper aims at a definition and an analysis of the risk phenomenon including risk perception. Particular attention is given to risk as experienced in small-scale societies. Various aspects of technological progress lead to a broader understanding of man's attitude toward risk

Analysis of the Relationship Between Social Structure and Stress Behavior in Primitive Societies

Two population groups have been chosen for this study based on the findings of two conscientious and presumably unbiased ethnologists: the Tikopia and the North American Eskimo

Stochastic process model for timber-concrete composite beam deterioration

The aim of this paper is to present a new stochastic process model that will capture the true nature of deterioration of timber-concrete composite beams. Composite elements such as timber-concrete composite sections are designed to take advantage of compatibility of materials under sustained loading. Applied sustained load on timber-concrete composite structures causes gradual increase of deformation and deflection. In particular for timber-concrete composite beams, component materials will deteriorate at different pace over the life-cycle. In order to enable efficient management of structures in terms of required maintenance, repair and/or replacement, it is essential to be able to capture the uncertain nature of the deterioration process. We focus on modeling the deterioration of mid-span deflection of the timber-concrete composite beam over long term under sustained load. As the increasing deflection of the timber-concrete composite beam over time is generally uncertain and non-decreasing, it can best be regarded as a continuous gamma process. Examples of continuous gamma process representation have been included

Resilience Factors Inherent in Social Systems: A Comparative Study

The purpose of this paper is to compare five traditional cultures, evaluating the premise that in-depth information on situations of stress -- from inside the system or from the environment -- should elucidate the factors which endanger a system. Where are the most vulnerable spots? What mechanisms are inherent in a social system to maintain its persistence? What agents must be mobilized to prevent a breakup of the traditional culture

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eNergetics Conference has been held annually since 2015, and it has been organized by Research and Development Center ALFATEC in cooperation with Mathematical Institute of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts and Complex Systems Research Centre COSREC.The Conference co-organizers are the following respectable institutions: Academy of Sciences and Arts of the Republika Srpska, Faculty of Mining and Geology, University of Belgrade, and Faculty of Technical Sciences, UKLO University St. Climent Ohridski.The Conference is organized under the patronage of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia