The meromorphic maps fλ(z) = λ(1−exp(−2z))−1, λ > 0, of the complex plane are thoroughly investigated. With each map fλ associated is its projection Fλ on the infinite cylinder Q. This map and the set Jr(Fλ) consisting of those points in the cylinder Q whose ω-limit set under Fλ is not contained in the set {0,−∞} will form the primary objects of our interest in this article. Let hλ = HD(Jr(Fλ))...

Denote by μa the distribution of the random sum (1 − a) ∑∞ j=0 ωja j , where P(ωj = 0) = P(ωj = 1) = 1/2 and all the choices are independent. For 0 < a < 1/2, the measure μa is supported on Ca, the central Cantor set obtained by starting with the closed united interval, removing an open central interval of length (1 − 2a), and iterating this process inductively on each of the remaining interval...

The analysis of extreme states of consciousness (perinatal experience and transpersonal experience) is outside the sphere of normal science. Experience goes beyond the empirically evidenced frames of consciousness and become transcendental towards rational manifestations. The author offers hypothesis of possible worlds with emphasis on the authenticity of the experience in the role of the facto...

Pleasure is an under-researched and under theorized concept within health and health-related areas, particularly in relation to physical activity in older age. This gap is addressed here. The paper forms part of a larger qualitative project conducted between March 2011 and July 2013 within which fifty-one physically active older adults (age sixty to ninety-two years) were interviewed about thei...

Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between religious coping and quality of life of mothers of children with hearing deficiency.&nbsp; Methods: In this study, 55 mothers of children with hearing deficiency referred to Isfahan Cochlear Implant Center, from June to August 2012, were selected through applying census method. The participants answered the questionn...