Cover graphic: "Japanese Dry Rock Gardens".
Gert J. van Tonder
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Chaotic Dynamics in Simple Neuronal Systems: Theory and Applications.
L. Andrey, pg. 1
Keywords: chaotic dynamics, single neurons, neuronal circuits, gain-threshold mechanism, neural coding applications
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Nonlinear Dynamical Behavior of Surface Electromyographical Signals of Biceps Muscle Under Two Simulated Static Work Postures.
David Rodrick & Waldemar Karwowski, pg. 21
Keywords: nonlinear dynamics, ergonomics, surface electromyography (EMG), biceps, evaluation, static work postures
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The Nonlinear Dynamical Hypothesis in Science Education Problem Solving: A Catastrophe Theory Approach.
Dimitrios Stamovlasis, pg. 37
Keywords: catastrophe theory, science education, problem solving, cusp catastrophe model, neo-Piagetian theories, M-capacity, field dependence/independence
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Nonlinear Pedagogy: A Constraints-Led Framework for Understanding Emergence of Game Play and Movement Skills.
Jia Yi Chow, Keith Davids, Chris Button, Rick Shuttleworth, Ian Renshaw, & Duarte Ara jo, pg. 71
Keywords: nonlinear pedagogy, constraints, movement coordination, decision-making dynamics, teaching games for understanding
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Fractal Analysis of Mesoamerican Pyramids.
Gerardo Burkle-Elizondo & Ricardo David Valdez-Cepeda, pg. 105
Keywords: fractal dimension, fractal, Mesoamerican pyramids, cosmovision, variogram, architecture
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The Chaos and Complexity of Classic Hollywood Cinema.
Michael Patrick Gillespie, pg. 123
Keywords: chaos, dynamics, Hollywood cinema, aesthetics
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Cover Images: Visual Structure in Japanese Dry Rock Gardens.
Gert J. van Tonder, pg. 143
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Conference Review: Time and Memory: An Interdisciplinary Conference on Time.
pg. 147
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Journal Issue Review: Special Issue: Advances in the Process and Dynamic System of Social Interaction and the Development of Antisocial Behavior.
pg. 153
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Introduction to Nonlinear Methodology Part 2: Domain-specific Problems.
Stephen J. Guastello & Robert A. M. Gregson, pg. 159
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Separation of Heart Rate Variability Components of the Autonomic Nervous System by Utilizing Principal Dynamic Modes.
K. H. Chon, Y. Zhong, H. Wang, K. Ju, & K. M. Jan, pg. 163
Keywords: Autonomic nervous systems, Heart rate variability, Power spectrum, Principal dynamic modes
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The Effects of the Irregular Sample and Missing Data in Time Series Analysis.
David M. Kreindler & Charles J. Lumsden, pg. 187
Keywords: time series analysis, simulation, nonlinear analysis, scaling
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Operant Behavior of Rats Under Fixed-Interval Reinforcement Schedules: A Dynamical Analysis via the Extended Return Map.
Jay-Shake Li, Joachim Krauth, & Joseph P. Huston, pg. 215
Keywords: dynamics, operant, fixed-interval schedules, extended-return map, rat
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Adjusting Behavioral Methods When Applying Nonlinear Dynamical Measures to Stimulus Rate.
Barbara Bruhns Frey, pg. 241
Keywords: behavioral dynamics, response times, dimensionality estimate, BDS test, stimulus rate, sequence effects
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Autopoiesis and Nonlinear Modeling Methods: An Empirical Approach to Psychotherapy Process Research.
L. Felipe Amun tegui & E. Thomas Dowd, pg. 275
Keywords: autopoiesis, perturbations, Lyapunov exponent
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Sample Entropy of ECG Time Series of Fearful Flyers: Preliminary Results.
Xavier Bornas, Jordi Llabr s, Miquel Noguera, & Ana L pez, pg. 301
Keywords: sample entropy, fear of flying, ECG, complexity, regularity
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An Attractor Lattice Model With Latent Emergent Order.
Raymond Pavloski, pg. 319
Keywords: Attractor network, consciousness, emergence, latent order, subjective ontology
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Learning by Operant Conditioning as a Nonlinear Self-organized Process.
M. A. Pascual & M. A. Rodr guez, pg. 341
Keywords: operant learning, nonlinear processes, fractals, stochastic processes, 1/f Noise
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Electrodermal Arousal Between Participants in a Conversation: Nonlinear Dynamics and Linkage Effects.
Stephen J. Guastello, David Pincus, & Patrick R. Gunderson, pg. 365
Keywords: physiological linkage, electrodermal response, chaos, self-organization, Lyapunov exponent, empathy, conflict
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Book Review: Computability Theory. By S. Barry Cooper.
pg. 401
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Book Review: Images of a Complex World: The Art and Poetry of Chaos, by Robin Chapman and Julien Clinton Sprott.
pg. 405
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Affordance-controlled Bifurcations of Action Patterns in Martial Arts.
Robert Hristovski, Keith Davids, & Duarte Ara jo, pg. 409
Keywords: action control, bifurcations, affordances, decision-making, motor coordination, nonlinear dynamics, martial arts, action diversity
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A Cusp Catastrophe Model Analysis of Changes in Adolescent Substance Use: Assessment of Behavioural Intention as a Bifurcation Variable.
Jason Mazanov & D. G. Byrne, pg. 445
Keywords: adolescent, smoking, nonlinear, catastrophe
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A Self-destruction Game.
Stanislaw Raczynski, pg. 471
Keywords: self destruction, agent based model, social simulation, terrorism
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Book Review: Advances in Minimum Description Length: Theory and Applications, Edited by Peter D. Grhnwald, In Jae Myung, and Mark A. Pitt.
pg. 485
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Book Review: Music and Soul Making: Toward a New Theory of Music Therapy. By Barbara J. Crowe.
pg. 489
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Ad Hoc Reviewers for 2006 / Correction / Color Figures for 2005 / Forthcoming Special Issue / Cover Art Series for 2006: "Trees" by Gert J. van Toder.
pg. 495
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