Maxwell's role in turning the concept of model into the methodology of modeling

This is a contribution towards a history and philosophy of modeling in its early stages in electromagnetism. In 1873, James Clerk Maxwell (1831–1879) hinted at the methodology of modeling at the end of his Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism. We focus on Maxwell's impact on physicists who immediately followed him, specifically Oliver Lodge (1851–1940) and George Francis FitzGerald (1851–1901). We begin with the role that the scientific concept of model played in the late nineteenth century, as assessed by Ludwig Boltzmann (1844–1906). We then discuss the role of hypothesis as a methodology, the appeal to (dynamical) illustration, and the way Maxwell applied model and working model in his studies of electromagnetism. We show that for Maxwell these key terms were kept distinct, but Lodge did not maintain these distinctions and, in this regard, FitzGerald followed Lodge. Notwithstanding Lodge's influence, Fitzgerald modified Maxwell's theory based on the mechanical model he designed, thereby implicitly taking the first step towards modeling. This methodology consists in drawing consequences from the (mechanical) model to the (electrodynamic) theory and modifying the latter in light of the functioning of the former. At the core of our argument is the thesis that it was a methodological novelty to move from the concept of model to the methodology of modeling. The introduction of modeling as a new methodology into physics in the late nineteenth century was a major event which deserves proper recognition.     

Little-known and phylogenetically obscure South African estuarine microgastropods (Mollusca: Truncatelloidea) as living animals

Areas of the Knysna estuarine bay in the Western Cape are dominated by three endemic South African truncatelloid microgastropods, temporarily known as ‘Hydrobia’ knysnaensis (Krauss), ‘Assiminea’ capensis (Sowerby) and ‘Assiminea’ globulus Connolly. Although first described 80–170 years ago and present in abundance (up to 100,000 m^?2), they remain surrounded by confusion and still await taxonomic assignment, largely because they appear most atypical members of their groups by virtue of anatomy and/or biogeography and/or habitat. This study contributes in-life perspectives to morphological and phylogenetic analyses known to be on-going. At Knysna, they are syntopic: at least two occurring in >85% and all three in >40% of individual 0.0026 m² samples from their region of dominance. Nevertheless, they tend to greater abundance in divergent microhabitats; ‘A.’ globulus dominating higher tidal levels, and ‘A.’ capensis and ‘Hydrobia’ lower ones; the former especially unvegetated sediment, the latter, if anything, seagrass. Interspecific feeding interactions appear unlikely to be responsible for these patterns, other evidence suggesting that all are maintained below carrying capacity. Field biology of ‘H.’ knysnaensis generally appears equivalent to that of northern-hemisphere intertidal hydrobiids and that of ‘A.’ globulus is typically assimineid, albeit at atypically low shore height. Unlike assimineids, however, ‘A.’ capensis is truly aquatic. The success of these truncatelloids in unusual circumstances may be consequent on the absence from South Africa of other microgastropod groups that fill their niches elsewhere in the southern hemisphere.     

和谐边疆构建下的宗教渗透问题研究——基于对云南跨境民族的田野调查

通过对云南跨境民族地区的田野调查,该区域宗教渗透不仅没有停止,反而呈现出多样性、隐蔽性等特点。宗教渗透对跨境民族的国家政治认同等造成了严重破坏,对云南边疆社会的稳定构成了较大的威胁,成为了云南边疆地区非传统安全问题中最敏感、最复杂、最难解决的问题之一。抵御宗教渗透不仅要完善政府宗教管理能力、改善经济条件等,更要调动作为文化主体者的跨境民族自身的"文化自觉",以主动抵御宗教渗透。只有如此才是最有效的抵御宗教渗透举措,才最终有利于和谐边疆的构建。     

Empirical Test for Earnings Management of Top Managers＇ Change in Listed Companies

Top managers play a significant role on business decision in listed companies. The frequency of top managers＇ change is rather high all along. Whether those listed companies which top managers changed can really improve performances？ In this paper, we will discuss whether listed companies improve the financial index through earning management and give some advice on top managers＇ change in listed companies in China.     

Environmental Friendly Route and Wool Shrink Proofing

The shrink proofing on wool with treatment of protease named Argaenzyme STL was studied. The various pretreating auxiliaries, different parameters for protease treating process and the effect of stabilizer were discussed in detail. The varieties of some properties before and after protease treatment were also investigated.     

望江矶雨花台砾石层工程地质特性及形成机理

根据野外考察与实验资料，对南京雨花区望江矶的雨花台砾石层的工程地质性质作出初步评价认为该砾石层具有一定的固结性，较好的水稳性，较强的抗剪性，中低压缩性不同于现代松散的砂砾石堆积体，作者还运用沉积原理及风化理论对影响其工程地质性质的作用因素进行了探讨。     

Micro VAXⅡ超级微型机上一种简便的图形输出

介绍了用IBM PC机作为超级微型机Micro VAXⅡ的图形输入/输出控制设备,借助于IBM PC机上AutoCAD高级绘图软件,在Micro VAXⅡ不扩展高级语言绘图功能的情况下输出图形的方法。