This article examines the role of language as a key metaphor and medium occult sociality among contemporary Western astrologers. I argue that ‘symbolic language’ attributed to celestial objects patterns informs everyday speech acts reinforces shared commitments authority astrological tradition, in relative absence conventional structures belief belonging. At same time, flexibility versatility h...

Abstract To explore how molecules became signs I will ask: “What sort of process is necessary and sufficient to treat a molecule as sign?” This requires focusing on the interpreting system its interpretive competence. avoid assuming any properties that need be explained develop what consider simplest possible molecular model which only assumes known physics chemistry but nevertheless exemplifie...

background and aims: safflower (carthamus tinctorius l.)from asteraceae family has different biological activities including analgesic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and neuroprotective effects. this study designed to evaluate its effect on naloxone -induced morphine withdrawal signs. methods: in this experimental study, male nmri mice (25-30 g) were randomly divided into 5 g...

aim and background: perfectionism is known as a potential maladaptive personality trait with significant psychological consequences. the purpose of this study was to investigate the relations between stress and positive and negative perfectionism in normal subjects. methods and materials: using convenience sampling method, 162 adults who aged 18-50 years old and did not have a history of any sp...