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Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 25/2004
Title:
2004 Grants
Start date: 2005-01 - 2012-09
Dimension/support:
25 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-074
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 11/2004
Title:
074 - High performance REG array with simultaneous read-out: Exploration of a new REF design, involving self-selective amplification and EEG triggered read-out for PK studies
Duration: 2005-01 - 2007-07
Researcher(s):
Harald Walach, Tilmann Faul, Matthias Braeunig
Institution(s): Institute for Environmental Medicine and Hospital Epidemiology, University Hospital Freiburg (Germany)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Final report (English and German version)
1 Conference proceedings
1 Poster
Language: eng / ger
Author:
Walach, H.
Secondary author(s):
Faul, T., Braeunig, M.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Parapsychology / Assessment tools / Psychokinesis (PK)

DocumentFinal report - High performance REG array with simultaneous read-out: Exploration of a new REF design, involving self-selective amplification and EEG triggered read-out for PK studies2007

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 25/2004
Title:
2004 Grants
Start date: 2005-01 - 2012-09
Dimension/support:
25 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-074
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 11/2004
Title:
074 - High performance REG array with simultaneous read-out: Exploration of a new REF design, involving self-selective amplification and EEG triggered read-out for PK studies
Duration: 2005-01 - 2007-07
Researcher(s):
Harald Walach, Tilmann Faul, Matthias Braeunig
Institution(s): Institute for Environmental Medicine and Hospital Epidemiology, University Hospital Freiburg (Germany)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Final report (English and German version)
1 Conference proceedings
1 Poster
Language: eng / ger
Author:
Walach, H.
Secondary author(s):
Faul, T., Braeunig, M.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Parapsychology / Assessment tools / Psychokinesis (PK)

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-074.01
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 11/2004
Title:
Final report - High performance REG array with simultaneous read-out: Exploration of a new REF design, involving self-selective amplification and EEG triggered read-out for PK studies
Publication year: 2007
URL:
http://www.bial.com/imagem/Bolsa7404.pdf
Abstract/Results: RESULTS:
We constructed a true physical random event generator, the so-called T.REG, that uses triggers from various sources to elicit binary events sampled from electronic noise. The advantage of free triggers features most prominently in the idea of creating operational closure between the sampler and the triggering agent in an explicit trigger-feedback-loop. Three modes of triggers and arrangements are investigated: a fixed frequency clock, and two types of modulated voltage controlled oscillators (VCO), one internally driven by the output sequence, the other modulated by subject's one-channel EEG pattern. With sampling three random sources in parallel channels, the integrative capacity of the apparatus is explored.
Data has been collected from 20 human participants in all three triggering modes, trying to deviate the outcome of the REG under four experimental conditions. The subjects received acoustic feedback of their rate of success. In trials of 1501 records, events and transitions are counted in blocks of 200 bits and analyzed under the null hypothesis of randomness. Descriptive statistics are extracted as Z-values with respect to the theoretical mean and variance.
A significant shift in the mean value of the hit score could not be found. The variance measure, however, was increased to Z=2.587 across all subjects in EEG-triggered trials with M-Switch, a device to deliberately invert the meaning of hits and misses. Surprisingly, it has been found that the significantly increased variance was generated by male subjects only (Z=2.937), and in those periods when the M-Switch was not actively used (unpressed) (Z=2.899), indicating a possible psychological factor. It is conjectured that subjects react to the past sequence of events.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Braeunig, M.
Secondary author(s):
Faul, T., Walach, H.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
2
Indexed document:
No
Keywords: Parapsychology / Psychokinesis (PK) / Random event generator (REG) / Assessment

Final report - High performance REG array with simultaneous read-out: Exploration of a new REF design, involving self-selective amplification and EEG triggered read-out for PK studies

Final report - High performance REG array with simultaneous read-out: Exploration of a new REF design, involving self-selective amplification and EEG triggered read-out for PK studies

DocumentREG-array with non-deterministic time scheme for PK studies2005

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 25/2004
Title:
2004 Grants
Start date: 2005-01 - 2012-09
Dimension/support:
25 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-074
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 11/2004
Title:
074 - High performance REG array with simultaneous read-out: Exploration of a new REF design, involving self-selective amplification and EEG triggered read-out for PK studies
Duration: 2005-01 - 2007-07
Researcher(s):
Harald Walach, Tilmann Faul, Matthias Braeunig
Institution(s): Institute for Environmental Medicine and Hospital Epidemiology, University Hospital Freiburg (Germany)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Final report (English and German version)
1 Conference proceedings
1 Poster
Language: eng / ger
Author:
Walach, H.
Secondary author(s):
Faul, T., Braeunig, M.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Parapsychology / Assessment tools / Psychokinesis (PK)

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-074.02
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 11/2004
Title:
REG-array with non-deterministic time scheme for PK studies
Publication year: 2005
URL:
http://www.parapsych.org/uploaded_files/pdfs/00/00/00/00/07/2005_pa_abstracts.pdf
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
We are reporting on a recently begun exploratory study that involves a new REG device with methodological improvements in the timing of events. In this respect the device differs significantly from any commercially available generator. It was built from the bottom up using latest PLD electronics and is currently going through an intense testing phase. When the proof of concept has been firmly established a series of experiments is planned, involving human subjects whose psi performance will be measured under a given task. A newly developed methodology called the 'horse race paradigm' is tested. In particular we hope to be able to distinguish the predictive power of various theoretical models that have been proposed in the past to explain anomalous deviations from the expected normal statistics. If the device proves useful in the context of micro- PK research, it may point into an entirely new direction for psi and its possible applications. Furthermore the paradigm of coincidence may shed some light on the nature of information when meaningful action is observed.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Braeunig, M.
Secondary author(s):
Faul, T., Walach, H.
Document type:
Conference paper
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Braeunig, M., Faul, T., & Walach, H. (2005). REG-array with non-deterministic time scheme for PK studies. Proceedings of presented papers: The Parapsychological Association 48th Annual Convention (pp. 224-226).
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Parapsychology / Psychokinesis (PK) / Random event generator (REG)

REG-array with non-deterministic time scheme for PK studies

REG-array with non-deterministic time scheme for PK studies

DocumentNon-deterministic REG timing scheme for PK studies2005

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 25/2004
Title:
2004 Grants
Start date: 2005-01 - 2012-09
Dimension/support:
25 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-074
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 11/2004
Title:
074 - High performance REG array with simultaneous read-out: Exploration of a new REF design, involving self-selective amplification and EEG triggered read-out for PK studies
Duration: 2005-01 - 2007-07
Researcher(s):
Harald Walach, Tilmann Faul, Matthias Braeunig
Institution(s): Institute for Environmental Medicine and Hospital Epidemiology, University Hospital Freiburg (Germany)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Final report (English and German version)
1 Conference proceedings
1 Poster
Language: eng / ger
Author:
Walach, H.
Secondary author(s):
Faul, T., Braeunig, M.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Parapsychology / Assessment tools / Psychokinesis (PK)

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-074.03
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 11/2004
Title:
Non-deterministic REG timing scheme for PK studies
Publication year: 2005
URL:
http://www.spr.ac.uk/psedsite/confprogramme.php3?year=2005#BraeunigFaulWalach
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Experiments with Random Event Generators (REGs) have a long history in the study of paranormal or anomalous behaviour. Nowadays with the help of modern electronics the design of such experiments can be much refined. In a current research project we are investigating non-deterministic time environmental triggers for the generation of random events, similar to tossing coins on a movable table, resulting in a binary data stream. Careful design allows the participants in the experiment to enter into resonance with the bit generating process. Coincidences between trigger and random signals will then show in an excess of 0's or 1's in the sequence. We explore the conditions for which such deviation can actually occur, including triggers from EEG and the output sequence itself. The key point is to avoid any sort of fixed frequency processing, but to provide as much a chance for coincidence as possible. In doing so, the device is "psi-enabled", whether it functions as detector for psi or not, in the sense that a participant can form a system with it, as proposed by von Foerster (1973), an organization characterized by operational closure that can change its own mode of operation.
In an extension of the above principle we constructed an array of RNGs on which several experiments with different parameters and timing can be run in parallel. This is for testing different hypotheses on the same source data and to directly compare the results. For example we run the conventional fixed frequency generator against its non-deterministic time cousin. The proposed hardware basis may shed new light on theoretical approaches to psi phenomena like DAT, MPI and OTs, as we would like to discuss them in the context of second order cybernetics.
REFERENCES:
Foerster, H.v. (1973) On Constructing a Reality, reprinted in Cybernetics of Cybernetics, pp.376-381 (1995), Future Systems Inc.,MinneapolisHoutkooper, J.M. (2002) Arguing for an Observational Theory of Paranormal Phenomena (OT). Journal of Scientific Exploration 16, pp. 171-185Lucadou, Walter v. (1995) The Model of Pragmatic Information (MPI). European Journal of Parapsychology 11, pp. 58-75May, E.C. et al. (1995) Decision Augmentation Theory: Towards a Model of Anomalous Mental Phenomena (DAT). Journal of Parapsychology 59
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Braeunig, M.
Secondary author(s):
Faul, T., Walach, H.
Document type:
Online abstract
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Braeunig, M., Faul, T., & Walach, H. (2005, September). Non-deterministic REG timing scheme for PK studies. Paper presented at the 29th International Conference of the Society for Psychical Research, University of Bath, UK. Abstract retrieved from http://www.spr.ac.uk/psedsite/confprogramme.php3?year=2005#BraeunigFaulWalach
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Parapsychology / Psychokinesis (PK) / Random event generator (REG)

Non-deterministic REG timing scheme for PK studies

Non-deterministic REG timing scheme for PK studies

DocumentHigh performance REG array with simultaneous Read-Out - Exploration of a new REG design, involving self-selective amplification and EEG triggered read-out for PK studies2006

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 25/2004
Title:
2004 Grants
Start date: 2005-01 - 2012-09
Dimension/support:
25 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-074
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 11/2004
Title:
074 - High performance REG array with simultaneous read-out: Exploration of a new REF design, involving self-selective amplification and EEG triggered read-out for PK studies
Duration: 2005-01 - 2007-07
Researcher(s):
Harald Walach, Tilmann Faul, Matthias Braeunig
Institution(s): Institute for Environmental Medicine and Hospital Epidemiology, University Hospital Freiburg (Germany)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Final report (English and German version)
1 Conference proceedings
1 Poster
Language: eng / ger
Author:
Walach, H.
Secondary author(s):
Faul, T., Braeunig, M.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Parapsychology / Assessment tools / Psychokinesis (PK)

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-074.04
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 11/2004
Title:
High performance REG array with simultaneous Read-Out - Exploration of a new REG design, involving self-selective amplification and EEG triggered read-out for PK studies
Publication year: 2006
URL:
http://www.bial.com/imagem/1178809516livroactas.pdf
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
OBJECTIVES:
Construction of a physical random event generator (REG) with fast parallel processing based on FPGA
technology, achieving local coupling with the environment through an explicit trigger-feedback loop. To deliberately influence the outcome of random bit generation by means of internal and external trigger signals, while still maintaining the null-hypothesis. We will argue in favor for systemic closure as the key to unify the views of influence and data selection theories.
METHODS:
Electronic transistor noise is amplified and digitized, oscillating randomly between two states, a frequency divider assures exact 50% unbiased duty cycle at a mean frequency about 1.3 MHz. Comparison of three triggering modes: Internal triggers drawn from the output bit sequence itself, external EEG modulated triggers, and fixed frequency triggers. Sampling is realized in 4-5 channels at a mean frequency about 1 kHz for trials of 200 bit samples drawn in parallel from the stream, hits and transitions are counted. Acoustic feedback is given by ascending and descending tones based on the cumulative deviation score, while a participant is asked to keep an intention of increasing, or lowering the tones.
RESULTS:
15 human subjects participated in experiments each comprising 13 sets of combinations of trigger modes and intention conditions. Each set generated 1.2 MBits of data in 4 channels. Autocorrelation is less than 1%. Control runs satisfy the normality condition imposed to maintain the null-hypothesis. Larger deviations
were observed in sets where participants were allowed a new method of partially inverting the meaning of hits and misses (M-switch), indicating a pre-cognitive factor present.
CONCLUSION:
It seems that significant hit rates can be achieved by operationally closing a system made of an entropy source and a conscious observer, suggesting that the triggered REG is more sensitive to local interaction with the environment than more conventional setups. The main ingredient is an explicit trigger-feedback loop that
involves a participant who attributes meaning to a sequence of events.
Accessibility: Document exist in file (poster)
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Language:
eng
Notes:
Abstract and respective poster in attachment
Author: Walach, H.
Secondary author(s):
Faul, T., Bösch, H., Braeunig, M.
Document type:
Conference abstract
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Walach, H., Faul, T., Bösch, H., & Braeunig, M. (2006). High performance REG array with simultaneous Read-
Out - Exploration of a new REG design, involving self-selective amplification and EEG triggered read-out for PK studies. In Aquém e além do cérebro. Behind and beyond the brain. Proceedings of the 6th Symposium of Fundação Bial (pp. 269-270). Porto: Fundação Bial.
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Keywords: Triggered REG / Meaning / Biofeedback / Operational closure / Parapsychology

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Abstract

Poster

Poster

DocumentVerfahren und Anordnung zur Erzeugung einer Daten-Bitfolge durch Abtasten eines digitalisierten Rauschsignals [Method and Arrangement for Producing a Data Bit Sequence by Scanning a Digitised Noise Signal]2006

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
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Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 25/2004
Title:
2004 Grants
Start date: 2005-01 - 2012-09
Dimension/support:
25 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-074
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 11/2004
Title:
074 - High performance REG array with simultaneous read-out: Exploration of a new REF design, involving self-selective amplification and EEG triggered read-out for PK studies
Duration: 2005-01 - 2007-07
Researcher(s):
Harald Walach, Tilmann Faul, Matthias Braeunig
Institution(s): Institute for Environmental Medicine and Hospital Epidemiology, University Hospital Freiburg (Germany)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Final report (English and German version)
1 Conference proceedings
1 Poster
Language: eng / ger
Author:
Walach, H.
Secondary author(s):
Faul, T., Braeunig, M.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Parapsychology / Assessment tools / Psychokinesis (PK)

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-074.05
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 11/2004
Title:
Verfahren und Anordnung zur Erzeugung einer Daten-Bitfolge durch Abtasten eines digitalisierten Rauschsignals [Method and Arrangement for Producing a Data Bit Sequence by Scanning a Digitised Noise Signal]
Publication year: 2006
URL:
http://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/WO2006092221
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for carrying out said method, whereby a data bit sequence is produced by scanning a digitised noise signal. Said digitised noise signal is scanned by means of a non-deterministic, temporally variable trigger pulse in such a way that the degree of dependence of the noise signal and the trigger pulses is embodied as at least one static characteristic of the data bit sequence.
Accessibility: Document does not exist in file
Language:
ger
Related objects:
PT/FB/BL-2006-98.03
Author: Braeunig, M.
Secondary author(s):
Faul, T.
Document type:
Patent
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Braeunig M., & Faul T. (2006). Verfahren und Anordnung zur Erzeugung einer Daten-Bitfolge durch Abtasten eines digitalisierten Rauschsignals [Method and Arrangement for Producing a Data Bit Sequence by Scanning a Digitised Noise Signal]. Patent DE102005009190 / WO2006092221(A1). DPMA.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Random event generator (REG)