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Optimal vortex formation as a unifying principle in biological propulsion [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
I review the concept of optimal vortex formation and examine its relevance to propulsion in biological and bio-inspired systems, ranging from the human heart to underwater vehicles.
Dabiri, John O.
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Desempenho de pessoas com autismo em tarefas de emparelhamento com o modelo por identidade: efeitos da organização dos estímulos Effects of stimuli organization on identity matching-to-sample performances of persons with autism

open access: yesPsicologia: Reflexão e Crítica, 2008
O estudo avaliou o desempenho de 20 pessoas com autismo em uma tarefa de emparelhamento por identidade sob dois procedimentos que diferiram quanto à forma de apresentação dos estímulos e à resposta de escolha.
Camila Graciella Santos Gomes   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

An Intuitive Solution to the Problem of Induction

open access: yesPrincipia: An International Journal of Epistemology, 2022
The subject of this essay is the classical problem of induction, which is sometimes attributed to David Hume and called “the Humean Problem of Induction.” Here, I examine a certain sort of Neo-Aristotelian solution to the problem, which appeals to the ...
Andrew Dennis Bassford
doaj   +1 more source

Cosmic defects and cosmology [PDF]

open access: yes, 2000
We provide a pedagogical overview of defect models of structure formation. We first introduce the concept of topological defect, and describe how to classify them.
Brandenberger, Robert, Magueijo, Joao
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Use of the booklet category test to assess abstract concept formation in schizophrenic disorders [PDF]

open access: yes, 1995
The relationship of concept formation abilities to the presence or absence of delusions in schizophrenic disorders was investigated. Twenty-six schizophrenic patients and 14 normal individuals were administered a short form of the Booklet Category Test ...
Boyle, Gregory J., Steindl, Stanley R.
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Social support and social network in family nursing: reviewing concepts Red y apoyo social en enfermería familiar: revisión de conceptos Apoio e rede social em enfermagem familiar: revendo conceitos

open access: yesRevista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem, 2008
Social support and social network concepts are resources applicable to Family Nursing, as they are aimed at improving families' quality of life, and also at promoting, strengthening and maintaining their well-being.
Iara Cristina da Silva Pedro   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Integration of Evidence into a Detailed Clinical Model-based Electronic Nursing Record System [PDF]

open access: yesHealthcare Informatics Research, 2012
ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to test the feasibility of an electronic nursing record system for perinatal care that is based on detailed clinical models and clinical practice guidelines in perinatal care.MethodsThis study was carried out in ...
Hyeoun-Ae Park   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Combining transient dynamics and logistic‐asymptotic growth to study the recovery of two seabird populations after rat eradication

open access: yesPopulation Ecology, EarlyView.
This study examines the demographic dynamics of two seabird populations on Tromelin Island, 15 years after the eradication of brown rats. The results indicate that these populations are in good health and are expected to continue growing until breeding sites are saturated in about a century.
Merlène Saunier   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Desenvolvimento de conceitos: o paradigma das transformações

open access: yesPsicologia: Teoria e Pesquisa
Keil (1989) investigou se artefatos e espécies naturais permaneciam membros das mesmas categorias após transformações mudando seus aspectos característicos mais salientes. Este trabalho replica um de seus experimentos, objetivando comprovar a validade de
José Fernando Bitencourt Lomônaco   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Applicability of the ISO Reference Terminology Model for Nursing to the Detailed Clinical Models of Perinatal Care Nursing Assessments [PDF]

open access: yesHealthcare Informatics Research, 2011
ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to examine the applicability of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) reference terminology model for nursing to describe the terminological value domain content regarding the entities and ...
Yul Ha Min, Hyeoun-Ae Park
doaj   +1 more source

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