Modification of black-body radiance at low temperatures and frequencies

In contrast to earlier reports, where the spectrum of the {\sl energy density} of photonic black-body radiation modified by SU(2) effects was discussed, we discuss the low-frequency spectrum of the {\sl radiance} at temperatures ranging between 5 and 20 Kelvin. We conclude that compared to the conventional theory the only observable effect is associated with the spectral gap (total screening). We also discuss how a low-temperature black body cavity under the influence of a sufficiently strong static electric field is forced to emit according to Planck's radiation law (pure U(1) theory) even at low frequencies and how this effect can be utilized to measure SU(2) induced deviations.Comment: 10 pp, 5 figs; v2: slight changes in text, extended discussion of Rydberg-atom experimen

The Role of Local Communities in the Success of Villages

The infrastructural conditions of villages have important role, but they are not enough in themselves for the success of a certain village. Those local communities that can be described as cooperative, have a stronger ability to enforce interests. Additionally, their local and social dividedness is lower. If a village has a strong community, which can communicate and assert their interests, it can solve the infrastructural problems of the village. The positive social relations make the village more attractive for the locals and for those individuals who would like to settle down there. On the other hand, social conflicts are poisoning the local relationships and are hindering the formation and the operation of the community life

Global Collaborative Advantage: Efforts Toward Decolonization of Business Ethics and Management Scholarship

The current trend of prescribing and enforcing ethical business constructs, models, and frameworks developed in and by the Global North has become a new form of paternalistic colonizing of the Global South. Such behavior dangerously mirrors historically oppressive movements through colonization and continues extractive and damaging practices. Indeed, the enforcement of Northern constructs, models, and frameworks facilitates the maintenance of an artificial global hierarchy which continues to harm the South to the North’s benefit. They overlook and prohibit any possible inclusion of ethical and philosophical frameworks derived from the wisdoms and traditions of the South. This article advances the goal of Global Collaborative Advantage or GCA, which utilizes a decolonizing perspective within the field of business ethics and strives for a stronger incorporation of diverse sources of wisdom from the Global South. GCA calls for a South-led thought and action process, bringing the world’s wisdom traditions together while it de-centers Euro-originated perspectives and centers those from the South. It offers a model of relational exchange in markets for business organizations rather than the current transactional-exchange-focused system, and calls for a truth and reconciliation process, among other recommendations. This article thus makes the case for developing a model that draws from a variety of global perspectives on humanity, society, and economics to broaden the possibilities for ethical, meaningful, and generative exchange in global markets

Civil Economy and the Inspirational Paradigm for Jesuit Business Education

The objective of this article is to develop a framework for operationalizing the Inspirational Paradigm for Jesuit Business Education considering the challenges issued by Laudato Si’. This article proposes that the civil economy paradigm should be aligned with the Inspirational Paradigm and presents a framework that bridges these two paradigms. The framework proposed is anchored in the Catholic social tradition. This article starts by discussing the relevant features of the civil economy paradigm as developed by Bruni and Zamagni, emphasizing the business applications of fair trade, solidarity enterprises, and the Economy of Communion. An argument is then constructed to show that the civil economy paradigm is well poised to meet the hungers discerned in the Inspirational Paradigm for Jesuit Business Education, especially due to its alignment with the Catholic social tradition and pertinence to addressing sustainability challenges. The article concludes by proposing a model for implementing the civil economy paradigm within the curricula of Jesuit business schools

Global Collaborative Advantage: Efforts Toward Decolonization of Business Ethics and Management Scholarship

The current trend of prescribing and enforcing ethical business constructs, models, and frameworks developed in and by the Global North has become a new form of paternalistic colonizing of the Global South. Such behavior dangerously mirrors historically oppressive movements through colonization and continues extractive and damaging practices. Indeed, the enforcement of Northern constructs, models, and frameworks facilitates the maintenance of an artificial global hierarchy which continues to harm the South to the North’s benefit. They overlook and prohibit any possible inclusion of ethical and philosophical frameworks derived from the wisdoms and traditions of the South.This article advances the goal of Global Collaborative Advantage or GCA, which utilizes a decolonizing perspective within the field of business ethics and strives for a stronger incorporation of diverse sources of wisdom from the Global South. GCA calls for a South-led thought and action process, bringing the world’s wisdom traditions together while it de-centers Euro-originated perspectives and centers those from the South. It offers a model of relational exchange in markets for business organizations rather than the current transactional-exchange-focused system, and calls for a truth and reconciliation process, among other recommendations. This article thus makes the case for developing a model that draws from a variety of global perspectives on humanity, society, and economics to broaden the possibilities for ethical, meaningful, and generative exchange in global markets

Effects of reward distribution strategies and perseverance profiles on agent-based coalitions dynamics

In a conventional political system, leaders decide how to distribute benefits to the population and coalitions can emerge when other individuals support the candidates. This work intends to analyze how different leader strategies and individual profiles affect the way coalitions are formed and rewards are shared. Using agent-based simulation, we simulated a model in which individuals of three different perseverance profiles (patient, intermediate and impatient) eventually decide to be part of coalitions by supporting certain leaders when aiming to maximize their own earnings. Leaders can follow one of three different strategies to share rewards: altruistic, intermediate and egoistic. The results show that egoistic leaders stimulate the competition for rewards and the formation of coalitions, causing greater inequalities, while impatient individuals also promote more instability and lead to a higher concentration of rewards