This paper is concerned with the metaphysics of created repeatable objects, such as musical works and literary fictions.In section 2 we lay out what we take to be intuitive and plausible desiderata for any theory of created repeatable objects.In sections 3 and 4 we proceed with an extended disjunctive syllogism.Created repeatable objects are either
The cation channel of sperm (CatSper) protein family plays important roles in male reproduction and infertility.The four members of this family are expressed exclusively in the testis and are localized differently in sperm.To investigate the effects of Panax ginseng treatment on the expression of CatSper genes and sperm hyperactivation in male mice
Across the arctic tundra, the expansion of tall shrubs is expected to alter soil microbial activity in winter through shrub effects on snow redistribution.Tall shrubs act as a windbreak, trapping deep snowdrifts that insulate the ground from extreme cold and elevate soil respiration within shrub patches.However, this windbreak effect may reduce bot
Evidence from Ghana consistently shows that unmet need for contraception is pervasive with many possible causes, yet how these may differ by cultural zone remains poorly understood.This qualitative study was designed to elicit information on the nature and form of misconceptions associated with contraceptive use among northern and southern Ghanaian