592 In response to the articles and editorial in the May issue of EMBO reports that commented on the strengths and weaknesses of the peer review system (Gannon F (2005) EMBO Rep 5: 387; Greener M (2005) EMBO Rep 5: 402–404; Hunter P (2005) EMBO Rep 5: 405–407), we would like to draw attention to another discouraging aspect, namely the disproportionate power and responsibility of editors to shap...

The Tamil language has a long literary history, grammatical richness, and cultural richness. is considered to be the oldest in world with grammar books like Tolkappiyam, Nannool, Agam, Puram Moral literature Patinenmelkanakku, Patinenkilkanakku, devotional Panniru Thirumaraikal Nalayiram Thiruppadalkal. twelve Saiva are prominent of language. Out these Thirumaraikal, eighth Thirumarai composed ...

The parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the most well known stories in the New Testament. The traditional interpretation of this passage found only in Luke (10:25-37), insists that it is an example story that encourages its readers to practice altruism and selfless service on behalf of others. This understanding of the passage prevails despite logical inconsistencies. While some commentator...

Welfare measures under threats of environmental catastrophes are studied using the ”parable” apparatus of Weitzman and Löfgren [28]. The occurrence probability of the catastrophic events is driven (at least partly) by anthropogenic activities such as natural resource exploitation. Without external effects, the green NNP is a genuine welfare measure vis-à-vis a particular parable economy. Often,...

The influence of several situational and personality variables on helping behavior was examined in an emergency situation suggested by the parable of the Good Samaritan. People going between two buildings encountered a shabbily dressed person slumped by the side of the road. Subjects in a hurry to reach their destination were more likely to pass by without stopping. Some subjects were going to ...

Most interpretations of the Temple and Torah in Gospel Mark have held a negative view toward Jewish institutions, declaring that old has been replaced by new, meaning Jesus is new Church people. This article presents post-supersessionist reading Mark’s Gospel, focusing on Parable Vineyard (Mk 12:1–12) broader narrative context (11:1—13:1) canonical narrative, thereby maintaining Gospel’s connec...

the glorious prophetic parables, as part of the islamic parables, contain the expressions so impressive and delightful that indicate the splendid eloquence of the blessed prophet. these parables _ which have strong context, novel concept, and firm style, and originated from a dynamic and profound thought and have many advantages _ indicate that the blessed prophet spoke in perfect eloquence and...