A Quantum Chemical Approach to Consciousness Based on Phase Conjugation

Classic holography involves a reference beam and an object beam (which bounces off an object) which interact and form a holographic interference pattern on a holographic plate (grating). This method has been used for numerous applications and theoretical models. Holographic information storage is often utilized in the field of opto-electronics. The goal of this research is to understand how to transmit/receive, code/decode, modulate and focus optical signals

Mind as a Virtual Phase-Conjugated Hologram

Because of its superior information processing capability, previous authors have proposed that phase conjugation holography offers a feasible mechanism to explain various aspects of human perception. These previous models focused on the relationship between the perceived image of an object and the actual object with little attention to the anatomical location of the phase-conjugation mirror. The present article proposes that phase-conjugation mirrors exist in the brain as 3D networks of organic molecules previously observed to exhibit phase-conjugation behavior. In particular rhodopsin photoreceptor molecules are proposed to form extra-retinal, deep brain networks which function as phase-conjugation mirrors which are distributed throughout the brain. Furthermore, such networks are proposed to convert endogenous biophotons into virtual holograms which function to store cognitive information in the brain. Such a system offers a new functional definition of the mind

The Physiological and Psychological Effects of Compassion and Anger

Salivary IgA, heart rate and mood were measured in thirty individuals before and after experiencing care or anger. Two methods of inducing the emotional states were compared: self-induction and external induction via video tapes. Anger produced a significant increase in total mood disturbance and heart rate, but not in S-IgA levels. Positive emotions, on the other hand, produced a significant increase in S-IgA levels. Examining the effects over a six hour period we observed that anger, in contrast to care, produced a significant inhibition of S-IgA from one to five hours after the emotional experience. Results indicate that self-induction of positive emotional states is more effective at stimulating S-IgA levels than previously used external methods. Self-induction techniques may therefore be useful in minimizing the immunosuppressive effects of negative emotions

Music Enhances the Effect of Positive Emotional States on Salivary IgA

This study examines the effects of music and positive emotional states on autonomic and immune function in normal, healthy individuals. Autonomic activity was assessed using power spectral density analysis of heart rate variability, and salivary IgA was used as a marker of immunity. The effects of Rock, New Age, and Designer Music were examined alone, and in conjunction with a self-induced positive emotional state. The results indicate that only the Designer Music and the self-induced state of appreciation produced a significant increase in autonomic activity and salivary IgA (S-IgA). In addition, the combination of the Designer Music and the self-induced appreciation produced a much greater immunoenhancement than either of these two conditions alone. We conclude that music can be designed to enhance the beneficial effects of positive emotional states on immunity, and that this effect may be mediated by the autonomic nervous system. These data raise the tantalizing possibility that music and emotional self-management may have significant health benefits in a variety of clinical situations in which there is immunosuppression and autonomic imbalance

The Astropy Problem

The Astropy Project (http://astropy.org) is, in its own words, "a community effort to develop a single core package for Astronomy in Python and foster interoperability between Python astronomy packages." For five years this project has been managed, written, and operated as a grassroots, self-organized, almost entirely volunteer effort while the software is used by the majority of the astronomical community. Despite this, the project has always been and remains to this day effectively unfunded. Further, contributors receive little or no formal recognition for creating and supporting what is now critical software. This paper explores the problem in detail, outlines possible solutions to correct this, and presents a few suggestions on how to address the sustainability of general purpose astronomical software

Monoamine metabolism in normal tissues and neural crest tumours

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A mechanistic model for the aging of human skin

Abstract The microinflammatory model of skin aging is described. This model accounts for the loss of elasticity, resiliene and flexibility of the dermis, as well as for the appearance of wrinkles and for the thinning of the epidermis which are associated with aging. The lack of appropriate apparatuses for the correct measurements of skin hydration does not allow one to test this model for its predictive capability of the appearance of dry skin with age. The micro-inflammatory model of skin aging fails to predict the appearance of age spots on the surface of the skin.

Usaha Pedagang Pasar Tradisional Dalam Mengatasi Dampak Covid-19 Bulagi I Kecamatan Bulagi Kabupaten Banggai Kepulauan

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana usaha yang digunakan oleh Pedagang Pasar Tradisional dalam mengatasi dampak Covid-19 di Kelurahan Bulagi I Kecamatan Bulagi Kabupaten Banggai Kepulauan. Jenis Penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif. Penelitian kualitatif atau qualitative research merupakan jenis penelitian yang menghasilkan penemuan-penemuan yang tidak dapat dicapai dengan menggunakan prosedur-prosedur statistik atau dengan cara kuantitatif lainnya. Proses penelitian kualitatif ini melibatkan upaya-upaya penting seperti: mengajukan pertanyaan, menyusun prosedur,mengumpulkan data yang spesifik dari para informan atau partisipan, dan menafsirkan atau menangkap makna dari konteks masalah yang diteliti.             Dari hasil peneliitian ini menemukan bahwa pada umumnya pedagang bingung menjual barang dagangan dengan kondisi kurangnya konsumen (pembeli) dikarenakan dampak covid-19. Sehingga para pedagang pasar untuk mempertahankan pendapatan sehari-hari dengan cara menjual kembali barang yang tidak terjual dengan cara, berjualan dipasar lain, didepan rumah, berjualan dengan menggunkan motor, menggunakan media social seperti facebook dan WhatsApp. Dan tetap menjaga dan mematuhi protocol kesehatan dan memperhatikan prinsip tidak saling menjatuhkan sesama pedagang maupun kepada pembeli agara kedua bela pihak baik pedagang maupun pembeli sama-sama beruntung.  Kata Kunci: Pedagang, Pasar Tradisional, Dampak Covid-1