The Natural Function of Beliefs (1.3.10)

2014 ◽  
pp. 96-114
Author(s):  
Frederick F. Schmitt
Keyword(s):  
Natural Function

scholarly journals ECOLOGICAL PROFILE OF DRAINAGE IN THE SHU RIVER BASIN UNDER ANTHROPOGENIC ACTIVITY

2021 ◽  
Vol 445 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-113
Author(s):  
A. T. Kozykeyeva ◽  
Zh. S. Mustafayev ◽  
L. V. Kireicheva ◽  
S. D. Dauletbay
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Catchment Area ◽  
Nature Management ◽  
Soil Reclamation ◽  
Anthropogenic Activity ◽  
Kyrgyz Republic ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
Natural Function ◽  
Spatio Temporal ◽  
The Republic

Based on the study, many years of information and analytical materials «Kyrgyzhydromet» and «Kazhydromet», as well as the Department of State Statistics of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Kazakhstan, characterizing the formation of water resources and their use in the economic sectors of the catchment area of the Shu River basin, were considered as a model of the "activity-natural system", which performs runoff, environment-forming, ecological and social functions and is the spatial basis of nature management for a comprehensive assessment of the state of the territory and water bodies. As a basis for assessing the main functions of the catchment area of the Shu River basin, a geosystem approach was used, which determines the scientific and practical feasibility of geomorphological schematization, within the framework of which it becomes possible to construct their ecological profile on a spatio-temporal scale, which makes it possible to establish trends in the development of cognitive and transformative activities that determine the direction and intensity of anthropogenic activity. in the region. The main natural function of the river basin of the formation of a hydrogeochemical flow, which has one object for its discharge, determines the qualitative state of the ecological profile of the catchment area of the Shu River basin, that is, depending on the zonation from the mountainous class of landscapes to the lowland class of landscapes (superaquial and subaquial facies), natural hydrological facies are gradually disrupted. rhythms, affects the hydrogeological and soil-reclamation processes and environmental conditions, especially in the lower reaches of river basins, which are zones of storage of return (collector-drainage and waste) waters of industrial and agricultural facilities.

Intrusion Prevention System Inspired Immune Systems

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yousef Farhaoui
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Intrusion Detection ◽  
Computer Security ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Safety Level ◽  
Correct Operation ◽  
Intrusion Prevention ◽  
Immune Systems ◽  
Natural Function ◽  
Intrusion Prevention System

<p>In view of new communication and information technologies that appeared with the emergence of networks and Internet, the computer security became a major challenge, and works in this research axis are increasingly numerous. Various tools and mechanisms are developed in order to guarantee a safety level up to the requirements of modern life. Among them, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) intended to locate activities or abnormal behaviors suspect to be detrimental to the correct operation of the system. The purpose of this work is the design and the realization of an IDPS inspired from natural immune systems. The study of biological systems to get inspired from them for the resolution of computer science problems is an axis of the artificial intelligence field which gave rise to robust and effective methods by their natural function, the immune systems aroused the interest of researchers in the intrusion detection field, taking into account the similarities of NIS (Natural Immune System) and IDPS objectives. Within the framework of this work, we conceived an IDPS inspired from natural immune system and implemented by using a directed approach. A platform was developed and tests were carried out in order to assess our system performances.</p>

scholarly journals Natural Function and Structural Modification of Climacostol, a Ciliate Secondary Metabolite

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 809
Author(s):  
Federico Buonanno ◽  
Elisabetta Catalani ◽  
Davide Cervia ◽  
Cristina Cimarelli ◽  
Enrico Marcantoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Defense ◽  
Secondary Metabolite ◽  
Structural Modification ◽  
Anticancer Agent ◽  
Physiological Function ◽  
Pharmacological Properties ◽  
Ciliated Protozoan ◽  
Natural Function ◽  
Wide Range

The review highlights the main results of two decades of research on climacostol (5-[(2Z)-non-2-en-1-yl]benzene-1,3-diol), the resorcinolic lipid produced and used by the ciliated protozoan Climacostomum virens for chemical defense against a wide range of predators, and to assist its carnivorous feeding. After the first studies on the physiological function of climacostol, the compound and some analogues were chemically synthesized, thus allowing us to explore both its effect on different prokaryotic and eukaryotic biological systems, and the role of its relevant structural traits. In particular, the results obtained in the last 10 years indicate climacostol is an effective antimicrobial and anticancer agent, bringing new clues to the attempt to design and synthesize additional novel analogues that can increase or optimize its pharmacological properties.

scholarly journals An exploration of synthetic biology: A preliminary Christian ethical assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of synthetic biology

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Riaan A.L. Rheeder
Keyword(s):  
Synthetic Biology ◽  
Genetic Manipulation ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Ethical Assessment ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Natural Function ◽  
Mycoplasma Capricolum ◽  
Mycoplasma Mycoides ◽  
Point Of Departure

On 20 May 2010, the Venter Institute in America announced that they have fully synthesised the genome of the organism Mycoplasma mycoides whilst in vitro by using a computer connected to a machine that synthesises genes. Thereafter, the genome was placed back into the casing of another organism (Mycoplasma capricolum) and it was reported that the synthesised organism and the genome functioned normally. This synthesised organism was reconstructed to function as a minute little factory with the aim of producing and secreting fuel and medicine − something that is not the natural function of this organism. There are certain potential dangers inherent in this kind of technology. Scientists fear that this technology may contaminate or infect humans, animals or the environment, and that it can as such be extremely harmful, or even lead to the destruction of humans. Other scientists are concerned that terrorists can use this technology to kill innocent citizens. Some ethicists are of the opinion that the consequences of synthetic biology is currently unpredictable and that it is therefore risky. In opposition to the potential dangers, one has to mention that synthetic biology indeed can result in far-reaching positive outcomes such as the manufacturing of biofuel and medication. Most scientists and ethicists are of the opinion that the potential dangers involved in synthetic biology should be evaluated in light of the fact that genetic manipulation has not caused any biological devastation over the last 30 years. From a Christian point of departure, the opinion is currently that synthetic biology is not an irresponsible science and technology.’n Verkenning van sintetiese biologie: ’n Voorlopige Christelik-etiese beoordeling van die voor- en nadele van sintetiese biologie. Op 20 Mei 2010 het die Venter-instituut (in Amerika) aangekondig dat hulle die genoom van die organisme Mycoplasma mycoides ten volle in vitro gesintetiseer het (deur middel van ’n rekenaar, gekoppel aan ’n masjien wat gene sintetiseer). Die berig het verder gelei dat die genoom daarna teruggeplaas is in die omhulsel van ’n ander organisme (Mycoplasma capricolum) − en dat die gesintetiseerde genoom en organisme normaal gefunksioneer het. Hierdie gesintetiseerde organisme word gerekonstrueer om as minuskule fabriek te funksioneer met die doel om brandstof en medisyne te produseer en te sekreer − wat nie die natuurlike funksie van die organisme is nie. Aan hierdie tegnologie is daar ook bepaalde potensiële gevare verbonde. Wetenskaplikes is bang dat hierdie tegnologie mens, dier en omgewing kan kontamineer of infekteer en op dié wyse groot skade kan aanrig − en selfs tot mense se dood kan lei. Ander wetenskaplikes is weer bekommerd dat hierdie tegnologie deur terroriste gebruik kan word om onskuldige burgers dood te maak. Sommige etici is oortuig dat die gevolge van sintetiese biologie tans onvoorspelbaar, en daarom riskant is. Teenoor die potensiële gevare moet gestel word dat sintetiese biologie inderdaad omvangryke positiewe uitkomste soos die vervaardiging van biobrandstof en medisyne tot gevolg kan hê. Meeste wetenskaplikes en etici is van mening dat die potensiële gevare verbonde aan sintetiese biologie beoordeel moet word in die lig van die feit dat genetiese manipulasie in die afgelope 30 jaar geen biologiese ramp veroorsaak het nie. Uit ’n Christelike oogpunt word voorlopig geoordeel dat sintetiese biologie nie ’n onverantwoordelike wetenskap en tegnologie is nie.

UAS Imaging Applications to Monitor Restored Peatlands

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauri Ikkala ◽  
Hannu Marttila ◽  
Anna-Kaisa Ronkanen ◽  
Jari Ilmonen ◽  
Maarit Similä ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Visual Assessment ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Systems ◽  
Labor Costs ◽  
Natural Function ◽  
Restoration Success ◽  
Peatland Restoration ◽  
Negative Impacts

&lt;p&gt;Peatlands are globally threatened by the increasing exploitation. Majority of peatlands in Finland are &lt;em&gt;severely degraded &lt;/em&gt;by land use and drainage activities. &lt;strong&gt;Peatland restoration&lt;/strong&gt; is an effective way to increase biodiversity, return natural function of peatlands in catchment hydrology and reduce negative impacts of drainage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Restoration activities recover the wet and open habitats crucial for many valuable species and peatlands ability to store water and nutrients. Restoration activates peat forming processes, and thus reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and returns peatlands to act as carbon sinks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Restored sites are monitored&lt;/em&gt; to determine whether the restoration has succeeded and to gather the experiences to further develop restoration methods. The traditional restoration monitoring demands intensive field work with high labor costs and special ecological expertise. Evaluation is mainly based on visual assessment at present. In addition, monitoring typically cannot cover the entire restored site.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There is strong need to develop unbiased indicators and new cost-effective methods producing &lt;em&gt;spatially representative high-quality information on restoration success&lt;/em&gt;. We will study new technical possibilities for evaluation of peatland restoration success with unmanned aerial systems (UAS).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The latest image processing techniques and their use in mapping and analyzing peatland areas are to be studied. UAS provides prospects not only to ease the demanding restoration field work but also to transform the discrete nature of conventional single data points into a spatial continuum over the whole restored peatland.&lt;/p&gt;

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