Abstract The meanings of words seem to change over time. But while there is a growing body literature in linguistics and philosophy about meaning change, has been little discussion the metaphysical underpinnings change. central aim this paper push forward by surveying terrain advocating for particular picture. In so doing, we hope clarify various aspects nature as well prompt future philosophic...

Chemical senses - especially smell - are known to be important for the fundamental life events such as sensing predators, selecting mates, as well as finding food. The chemical senses are decoded in the olfactory system which is able to detect and differentiate thousands of odorous substances comprised of chemically divergent structures (i.e. odorants). The high selectivity of the olfactory sys...

Introduction. The urgent task of modern corporate governance is to use innovative tools develop the knowledge economy, where primary source wealth human capital. A critical factor in development capital new pandemic environment ensure efficiency staff achieve commercial goals under any conditions a sharp change quarantine restrictions. search for insurance companies an and objective need. It wi...

This is a review of recent advances in our understanding of the sensory modalities of touch, temperature sensitivity, and pain. Most of the research described is psychophysical or perceptual in nature, but physiological and imaging studies are included when they sharpen issues or reveal underlying mechanisms. Coverage of touch research comprises the subjects of acuity, vibrotaction and texture ...