Abstract GPlates is an open‐source, cross‐platform plate tectonic geographic information system, enabling the interactive manipulation of plate‐tectonic reconstructions and visualization geodata through geological time. allows building topological models representing mosaic evolving boundary networks time, useful for computing velocity fields as surface conditions mantle convection investigating physical chemical exchanges material between deep Earth along boundaries. The ability to...

The specificity and sensitivity of the phallometric test an erotic preference for minors was assessed. determined to be 96.9% if using a group sex offenders against female adults 80.6% paid volunteers. Test results 27 at least 2 children each 22 male (either or pubescents, but not both), demonstratedsensitivitiesof 78.2% heterosexual pedophiles 88.6% homosexual hebephiles. From these sensitivities, percentage subjects preferring in only 1 child each, pubescent minor (child pubescent) were as...

Previous research and clinical impression indicate two possible predictors of gynephilic preference among offenders against female children: (1) the occurrence offense within a father‐daughter (or stepdaughter) relationship, (2) victimization only one child. Validation these putative was by phallometric test results total 187 male adult subjects: 95 "incest" children, 54 such non‐incest offenders, 38 females. Each showed to be valid in its own right, interaction did not increase prediction potential.

The courtship disorder hypothesis maintains that voyeurism, exhibitionism, toucheurism‐frotteurism, and the preferential rape pattern are expressions of same (courtship disorder). Earlier studies had shown with exception these paraphilias co‐occur to a reasonably high degree. present study (1) demonstrated co‐occurs above well established higher degree than other main paraphilic activity patterns do (2) supported conjecture in addition an erotic preference for unfamiliarity target...

It is estimated that exposure to radon in Norwegian dwellings responsible for as many 300 deaths a year due lung cancer. To address this, the authorities Norway have developed national action plan has aim of reducing (Norwegian Ministries, 2010). The includes further investigation relationship between hazard and geological conditions, development map-based tools assessing large spatial variation levels across Norway. main focus present contribution describe how we generate map predictions...

Self-reports about patterns of sexual behavior among voyeurs and exhibitionists were examined. Some their reported experiences compared with those other sex offenders community controls. Four hundred thirty-seven patients, 92 university student controls 35 a lower educational level The self-reports used to construct scale for the assessment voyeurism in cooperative individuals. provided information development pattern erotic behavior. It was found that: (a) one third half masturbated while...

Abstract Hugely concerning changes to health outcomes have been observed in the UK since early 2010s, including reductions life expectancy and widening of inequalities. These attributed Government ‘austerity’ policies which profoundly affected poorer populations. Studies mainland Europe shown associations between austerity increases adverse birth such as low birthweight (LBW). The aim here was establish whether period also associated with higher risks outcomes. We analysed all live births...

Previous investigations have indicated that the ratio of sex offenders against female children vs. male is approximately 2:1, while gynephiles to androphiles among general population 20:1. The present study investigated whether etiology preferred partner pedophiles related males preferring adult partners. Using phallometric test sensitivities calculate proportion true various groups children, and taking into consideration previously reported mean numbers victims per offender group,...

Heterosexual and homosexual males who erotically preferred physically mature partners were compared with respect to the erotic impact of nonpreferred age groups (of gender) gender. Erotic was assessed by phallometric test gender preferences. This measures penile volume changes during presentation potentially stimuli. Homosexual responded no more male children than heterosexual female children. Although showed a (slight) aversion stimuli, did not show an this difference minimal.

Abstract. Understanding tectonic and geodynamic processes leading to the present-day configuration of Earth involves studying data models across a variety disciplines, from geochemistry, geochronology geophysics, plate kinematics mantle dynamics. All these represent 3-D spatial 1-D temporal framework, formalism which is not exploited by traditional analysis tools. This arguably fundamental limit in both rigour sophistication datasets can be combined for geological deep time analysis, often...

Abstract An assessment is presented that examines a number of prominent factors from the professional literature describing background and clinical characteristics paraphilic individuals sex offenders. The include sexual history preference, substance abuse, mental illness, personality defensiveness, violence, neuropsychological impairment, biological problems. reliability validity measures in use are reviewed with suggestions for battery offer some index dangerousness targets treatment.

Biological and stepfathers who committed incestuous acts on their daughters were compared sexual history preference personality, using the Phallometric Test of Erotic Preference (Freund & Blanchard, 1989), Clarke Sex History Questionnaire (Langevin, et al, 1990), Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). The cases drawn from a data base 200 incest offenders seen for psychological assessment. Results showed that two groups fathers did not differ significantly in penile responses to...

Abstract. Understanding tectonic and geodynamic processes leading to the present-day configuration of Earth involves studying data models across a variety disciplines, from geochemistry, geochronology geophysics, plate kinematics mantle dynamics. All these represent 3-dimensional spatial 1-dimensional temporal framework, formalism which is not exploited by traditional analysis tools. This arguably fundamental limit in both rigour sophistication datasets can be combined for geological "deep...

Cognitive group counselling was employed with two populations of sexual offenders against children, one in a psychiatric setting, the other correctional institution. Both groups were assessed pre- and post-treatment using psychometric package, which included Sexual Myths (SM) subscale Knowledge Attitude Test (SKAT), Abel Cognition Scales (child abuse-COG-C; rape-COG-R), Hostility Towards Women Scale, 15-point contributing factors list, self-report measures motivation potential for...

The rationale for dividing the clinical spectrum of DSM-III-R male heterosexual gender identity disorder into three types was examined. category fetishism female attire, included in analysis. There were 266 participants divided groups: 172 fetishists attire or patients, 52 androphiles, and 42 gynephiles. A 16 item questionnaire used to examine groups. factor scale ("Fetishism", "Gender Dysphoria" "Androphilia") derived from questionnaire. Only Gender Dysphoria Factor Scale successfully...