History
Processing, please wait...
Database
search
in
Filter year from
to
Language
Country
  • Enter your search phrase in the search box.
  • General search:
    • The Boolean operator AND between the terms is assumed by default. If you enter the words European Union in the search box, the system returns all records in which both words occur, regardless of their order.
    • When entering a set of words in quotes, e.g "european union", all records containing the literal term "European Union" will be retrieved.
  • Search by access fields (e.g. author, title, etc.):
    • To direct your search, choose the field in which you want to search the word or expression.
    • Search in the field assumes by default the expression in quotes, e.g. European union will retrieve all records containing the literal term "European Union"
  • To perform more complex searches, additional words or expressions may be added.
  • If you want to refine the search results, you can always access the link "search" in the upper left corner of the page of search results.
  • The search engine is not case sensitive. For example, the word congress has the same meaning that Congress or CONGRESS.
  • To truncate your search expression, use the $ character
  • You can filter the results of your search by a date or date range, filling the appropriate boxes.
Base:
BIAL Foundation
Search:
DE:"Random number generator"
Results
21
to
24
from
24
found.
12
View
Selection Description
Type Title Begin End
File216 - Analysis of an entropic anomaly in 23 years of truly random data2022-012023-02

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-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-216
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
216 - Analysis of an entropic anomaly in 23 years of truly random data
Duration: 2022-01 - 2023-02
Researcher(s):
Dean Radin
Institution(s): Institute of Noetic Sciences, Petaluma (USA)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Radin, D.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Collective consciousness / Random number generator / Psychokinesis / Precognition / Parapsychology
DocumentThe Randomness Project: Explorations into the nature of randomness2019

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-2016
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2016 Grants
Start date: 2017-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-252
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
252 - An empirical test of the effect of brain damage in mind-over-matter experiments
Duration: 2018-11 - 2023-01
Researcher(s):
Jacob Jolij, Dick Bierman, Morris Freedman
Institution(s): Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Groningen (The Netherlands)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Progress report
Final report
Notes: Inconclusive project
Author: Jolij, J.
Secondary author(s):
Bierman, D., Freedman, M.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) / Electroencephalogram (EEG) / Virtual lesion / Random number generation (RNG) / Parapsychology and Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-252.02
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
The Randomness Project: Explorations into the nature of randomness
Publication year: 2019
Abstract/Results:
ABSTRACT:
The concept of randomness and its role in scientific research is discussed. In the Copenhagen interpretation of Quantum Physics, a physical system is described as a superposition of potential outcomes. Upon measurement the system finds itself in a definite state. The transition has been called ‘the collapse of the state vector’. This collapse is assumed to be purely random.
But what causes this collapse? Arguably, the most controversial interpretation is the Consciousness Causes Collapse Hypothesis (CCCH), which states that interaction with consciousness causes the collapse. This hypothesis has been the basic assumption in a class of psi theories called the Observational Theories. A critical prediction of this hypothesis is that conscious perception and the outcome of a quantum measurement do correlate: in Schrödinger’s gedanken experiment, perceiving a dead cat ‘causes’ the superposition of a dead and alive cat to collapse into a definite state, thus ‘killing’ the cat.
We tested this idea by using a signal detection paradigm in which participants from time to time misperceive a stimulus. Stimulus presentation was triggered by either a pseudorandom number generator (P) or a quantum RNG (Q). CCCH predicts that the number of misperception should be lower for Q than for P-triggered stimuli This pattern was indeed found in the first 2 face detection studies (P-combined < 0.0007). This anomaly might also be conceptualized as implicit PK.
Subsequently, we biased conscious perception by presenting a cue prior to presentation of a stimulus, thus favoring one of two percepts. According to the CCCH, this should result in a bias in the quantum RNG, or the cueing procedure should be less effective for Quantum than for Pseudo random triggered stimuli. We observed this latter pattern as an interaction between the effect of the cue and the random source. The consequences for methods used in empirical sciences are discussed.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Jolij, J.
Secondary author(s):
Bierman, D. J.
Document type:
Conference abstract
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Jolij, J. & Bierman, D. J. (2019, July). The Randomness Project: Explorations into the nature of randomness. In Abstract of presented papers of the 62nd Annual Convention of the Parapsychological Association (pp. 27), Paris, France.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Signal detection paradigm / Random number generator
DocumentFinal report - Mind and matter correlated in a matrix2024

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-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-156
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
156 - Mind and matter correlated in a matrix
Duration: 2019-07 - 2024-02
Researcher(s):
Ana Flores
Institution(s): Life and Health Sciences Research Institute - ICVS, School of Health Sciences, University of Minho, Braga (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Flores, A.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Correlation matrix method / Intention / Mind-matter interaction / Entanglement / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-156.01
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Final report - Mind and matter correlated in a matrix
Publication year: 2024
Abstract/Results:
ABSTRACT:
Background
The study investigates the interaction between mind and matter, exploring correlations between psychological behaviour and a physical system. Psychological data, acquired during task performance, and physical variables from a random number generator are combined into matrices for joint analysis. The Correlation Matrix Method (CMM) is a promising approach used to assess predictions from the Model of Pragmatic Information. Previous research employing this method has shown favourable outcomes, aligning with the Model's principles. CMM investigates the correlation between psychological and physical systems, to shed light on the interaction between mind and matter.
Aims
To examine the statistical distribution of matrices generated in experimental sessions compared to control sessions.
Method
A new experimental setup was employed, involving an online game designed for touchscreen devices. This study involved 726 participants from over 50 countries in 10,964 sessions. Participants' interactions, recorded as finger swipes, served as psychological variables. The study included experimental and control sessions conducted on participants' devices. Two RNGs, Random.org and Mersenne Twister, were used to investigate the effects of generated randomness.
Results
The analysis of each RNG's data showed statistically significant differences for Random.org, unlike Mersenne Twister, which showed no significant variations. The findings support the replication of CMM using Random.org.
Conclusions
The possibility of participant influence the RNG, despite their blindness, needs to be addressed in future studies. Implementing stricter control measures and additional blinding mechanisms could help address this potential confound.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Flores, A.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Flores, A. (2024). Final report - Mind and matter correlated in a matrix.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Mind and mater / Random number generator / Correlation matrix / Online game

Final report - Mind and matter correlated in a matrix

Final report - Mind and matter correlated in a matrix
DocumentMind and matter correlated in a matrix. New replication using an online game2023

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-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-156
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
156 - Mind and matter correlated in a matrix
Duration: 2019-07 - 2024-02
Researcher(s):
Ana Flores
Institution(s): Life and Health Sciences Research Institute - ICVS, School of Health Sciences, University of Minho, Braga (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Flores, A.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Correlation matrix method / Intention / Mind-matter interaction / Entanglement / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-156.02
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Mind and matter correlated in a matrix. New replication using an online game
Publication year: 2023
URL:
https://doi.org/10.32388/0PAHC2
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
The study investigates the interaction between mind and matter by exploring correlations between psychological behaviour with a physical system. Psychological data, acquired during task performance, and physical variables from a random number generator are combined into matrices for joint analysis. The research aims to examine the statistical distribution of matrices generated in experimental sessions compared to control sessions.
A total of 726 participants from over 50 countries engaged in an online game via touchscreen device (mobile or tablet), yielding data from 10.964 studies. Random number generators Random.org (5.330 studies) and Mersenne twister (5.634 studies) were utilized, resulting in the analysis of 10.525.440 psychological variables and 21.050.880 random values as physical variables.
Random number generator data were analysed separately. The analysis using Random.org indicated statistically significant differences between experimental and control sessions when employing a matrix with 4096 cells (64x64). The Welch’s T-test yielded a value of 3,811, with a corresponding p-value of 0,0001. The achieved power was high at 94%, while the effect size reached 0,084, above the required minimum meaningful effect size of 0,071. The analysis using Mersenne Twister did not exhibit statistically significant differences concerning the same matrix (64x64). The Welch’s T-test resulted in a value of 1,813, with a corresponding p-value of 0,069. The achieved power stood at 67%, while the effect size attained was 0,040, falling short of the minimum meaningful effect size required which was 0,071.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Flores, A. B.
Secondary author(s):
Rapazote-Flores, P.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Flores, A. B., & Rapazote-Flores, P. (2023). Mind and matter correlated in a matrix. New replication using an online game. Qeios. https://doi.org/10.32388/0PAHC2
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Mind and matter / Correlation matrix / Random number generator / Online game

Mind and matter correlated in a matrix. New replication using an online game

Mind and matter correlated in a matrix. New replication using an online game