The Caloric Theory of S. L. Metcalfe

1984 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 210-213
Author(s):  
Masao Watanabe
Keyword(s):  
Natural Phenomena ◽  
Conservation Of Energy ◽  
The Law ◽  
Caloric Theory ◽  
Practical Implications

Samuel Lytler Metcalfe (1798–1856) was an American chemist and physician who wrote a voluminous work, Caloric Its Mechanical Chemical and Vital Agencies in the Phenomena of Nature (2 vols., London, 1843); attempting to account for all natural phenomena in terms of caloric. The book came out at the time when the concept of caloric was being gradually discarded and the law of conservation of energy was about to appear. Metcalfe was convinced that caloric would be the key to unlock the secrets of nature; in order to develop the practical implications of his views he made research trips twice to England (1831 and 1835–45), and there he completed Caloric.

Technical condition of agricultural machinery

2021 ◽  
pp. 53-61
Author(s):  
A. A. Solomashkin ◽  
M. N. Kostomakhin
Keyword(s):  
Energy Balance ◽  
Object Oriented ◽  
Technical Condition ◽  
Object Oriented Programming ◽  
Agricultural Machinery ◽  
Working Capacity ◽  
Conservation Of Energy ◽  
Basic Functions ◽  
The Law ◽  
Expanded Concept

Two basic functions of the machine, consumer and technical are given. Application the law of conservation of energy is shown in case of the description of an energy balance of an element of the machine. The expanded concept of technical condition in relation to the machine is this, parameters of technical condition are justified. Communications of technical condition with operability and working capacity and also communication of operability of an element of the machine with its efficiency are defined. The possibility of representation of technical condition in the form of сlass in object-oriented programming is revealed.

Mental capacity and deprivation of liberty: the Law Commission’s consultation paper

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 331-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Spencer-Lane
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Consultation Process ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Opportunity To Respond ◽  
Future Paper ◽  
The Law ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Consultation Paper ◽  
Law Commission

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to introduce the readership to the consultation being held by the Law Commission concerning proposed revisions to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). Design/methodology/approach – Discussion of the consultation being held by the Law Commission concerning proposed revisions to the DoLS. Findings – These are as yet unknown as the consultation period is ongoing – it is planned that a future paper will examine the findings and recommendations from the consultation process. Practical implications – There has been criticism of the DoLS since their introduction in 2009. A new scheme provides the opportunity to respond to some of the criticisms and to develop more appropriate processes. The paper invites readers to take part in the consultation process and to respond to the proposals that have been developed. Social implications – A new and more appropriate scheme would be beneficial for service users and families/caregivers. Originality/value – This is the first opportunity for a revision to the DoLS scheme and introduction of the proposed scheme and the consultation process to the readership is highly appropriate and valuable to the Journal.

scholarly journals Introduction: cultivation, medication, activism and cannabis policy

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa Bone ◽  
Gary Potter ◽  
Axel Klein
Keyword(s):  
Policy Change ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Home Production ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Grass Roots ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Law ◽  
Cannabis Policy ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce the special issue on Illicit Cannabis Cultivation in a Time of Policy Change. Design/methodology/approach The paper reviews some of the different adaptations made by cannabis growers in countries where cannabis has not been legalised. Findings Cannabis growers are adjusting to different legal settings by focusing on home production. Participation in cultivation is a crime, but can also be activism: an effort to change the law. Medical use of cannabis is a particularly important driver here. Having to break the law to alleviate symptoms and treat illnesses provides both a greater sense of urgency and a level of sympathy not usually granted to illicit drug users. Practical implications Grass-roots advocacy may drive policy change. Originality/value This is an original assessment of current state of knowledge on cannabis cultivation in countries where cannabis cultivation remains restricted.

RISK DECOUPLING STRATEGIES IN CORPORATE LAW: THEORETICAL MODEL AND PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS (first part)

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 117-172
Author(s):  
V.V. CHERNYY
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Corporate Law ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Contracts For Difference ◽  
The Law ◽  
Practical Implications

The principal focus of the paper is the risk-decoupling phenomenon in corporate law. Key strategies for achieving decoupling are considered, such as those, in which the amount of risk of a shareholder is less than the amount of her participatory rights in the corporation, as well as those, in which the risk of a shareholder is higher than the rights of participation belonging to her. This effect is achieved through the use of derivatives, swaps, the record date capture as well as through contracts for difference. As a result of the analysis of the theoretical model of these strategies and the application of the Law & Economics methodology solutions for correcting negative effects arising from the use of the above mentioned mechanisms of risk-decoupling are proposed.

2. Planet Earth

2018 ◽  
pp. 6-21
Author(s):  
William Lowrie
Keyword(s):  
Big Bang ◽  
Chandler Wobble ◽  
Planetary Motion ◽  
Milankovitch Cycles ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Conservation Of Energy ◽  
The Earth ◽  
The Law ◽  
Physical Laws ◽  
The Big Bang

Two important physical laws determine the behaviour of the Earth as a planet and the relationship between the Sun and its planets: the law of conservation of energy and the law of conservation of angular momentum. ‘Planet Earth’ explains these laws along with the ‘Big Bang’ theory that describes the formation of the solar system: the Sun; the eight planets divided into the inner, terrestrial planets (Mercury, Venus, the Earth, and Mars) and the outer, giant planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune); and the Trans-Neptunian objects that lie beyond Neptune. Kepler’s laws of planetary motion, the Chandler wobble, the effects of the Moon and Jupiter on the Earth’s rotation, and the Milankovitch cycles of climatic variation are also discussed.

scholarly journals The changing face of Capacity legislation in Ireland: algorithms for clinicians

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Valerie E Murphy ◽  
Gautam Gulati ◽  
Darius Whelan ◽  
Colum P Dunne ◽  
Brendan D Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Decision Making Capacity ◽  
The Law ◽  
Practical Implications

Capacity legislation in Ireland is evolving. The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 has been passed into law, but its main provisions are yet to be commenced. This paper compares the law and its practical implications currently and under the new legislation. Quick reference algorithms for frontline clinicians are proposed.

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