Richard Owen coined the modern definition of homology in 1843. Owen's conception of homology was pre-evolutionary, nontransformative (homology maintained basic plans or archetypes), and applied to the fully formed structures of animals. I sketch out the transition to an evolutionary approach to homology in which all classes of similarity are interpreted against the single branching tree of life...

The Maschler–Owen consistent value for non-transferable utility games is axiomatized, by means of a marginality axiom. JEL Classification: C7, D7

OBJECTIVE This independent study was designed to determine the accuracy of 10-g monofilaments manufactured and supplied by popular commercial companies. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS A total of 160 new 10-g monofilaments (30 Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments [North Coast Medical], 30 Timesco/Sensory Testing Systems monofilaments, 50 Owen Mumford Neuropens, and 50 Bailey Instruments monofilaments) ...

To my wonderful parents and my beloved family. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Completing this Ph.D. has been an exciting long journey, and it would not have been possible without the help and encouragement of many people. First and foremost, I would like to thank my advisor Professor Henry L. Owen for his continuous support and guidance throughout my studies. Professor Owen has been an awesome mentor-he trul...