Biolinguistic Pitcher minimalism seeks a deeper explanation of the design, development and evolution of human language by reducing its core domain to the bare minimum including the set-formation operation Merge.In an attempt to open an avenue of research that may lead to an evolutionarily adequate theory of language, this article makes the followin
We propose and implement an interpretable machine learning classification model for Explainable AI (XAI) based on expressive Boolean formulas.Potential applications include credit scoring and diagnosis of Oven Thermocouple medical conditions.The Boolean formula defines a rule with tunable complexity (or interpretability) according to which input da
Vitamin D is a well-known fat-soluble vitamin which is essential in the homeostasis of calcium and phosphorus.Vitamin D deficiency causes skeletal disorders, including rickets, osteomalacia, Dutch Ovens and osteoporosis.However, recent studies revealing the immunomodulatory effects of vitamin D have opened up a new understanding and possibility in
Abstract While significant parts of the globe are already facing significant freshwater scarcity, the need for more freshwater is projected to increase in order to sustain the increasing global population and economic growth, and adapt to climate change.Current approaches for addressing this challenge, which has the potential to result in catastrop
ABSTRACT The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is classified as vulnerable to extinction.Here, we report the occurrence of ancylostomiasis in a young male Myrmecophaga tridactyla.The animal was raised from a puppy in captivity with management directed toward rehabilitation and monitored soft release.Five months Pitcher after release, signifi