In response to Block and Barnett (2012), this paper clarifies some misunderstandings about the concept of transitivity and shows its relation to rationality, asynchronicity of choice, and indifference analysis. It is demonstrated that Block and Barnett, contrary to their self-interpretation, do not in fact attack transitivity but the assumption of stable preferences. It is argued that the stabi...

Abstract There are many claims that gamification (i.e., using game elements outside games) impact decreases over time the novelty effect). Most studies analyzing this effect focused on extrinsic elements, while fictional and collaborative competition have been recently recommended. Additionally, to best of our knowledge, no long-term research has carried out with STEM learners from introductory...

This editorial discusses some statistical principles that may be useful in guiding authors of manuscripts submitted to Animal Feed Science and Technology (AFST) for consideration for publication. The editorial also discusses some common experimental designs and statistical models used by AFST authors, including some of the most frequent problems that cause misunderstandings and disputes among a...

iscussions about evidence-based medicine (EBM) have engendered both positive and negative reactions from clini-cians, researchers, and policymakers since the term was first coined in the early 1990s (1, 2). These discussions were brought to the forefront again in a recent commentary by Dr. Bernadine Healy, former Director of National Institutes of Health (NIH), in US News and World Report(3). S...

The aim of the present article is to probe the functions of the cultural schema of Ta’ne (sarcasm) in Persian. Results from 100 recorded instantiations of Ta’ne accumulated through ethnographic approach indicated that it served different functions including complaint, criticism, insult, contempt, humor, and compliment. The results were then discussed with reference to the cultural differences i...