IEM_Global_Scaling

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Authors: Raymond Scales
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Abstract

This component introduces the finalized mathematical architecture for the Integrated Energetics Model (IEM). It demonstrates the cross-species viability of the Scales Law and the Social Huddle Constant (ks = 0.22). By applying the master equation—Energy Savings = (BMR x ks / N^2/3) x Delta T—this research moves beyond the Dinaledi Chamber to provide a universal predictive tool for hominin survival. This file details the "Thermal Delta" expansion, proving that metabolic huddling was a bioenergetic necessity for survival in Pleistocene environments where temperatures dropped below 5°C. This work establishes a quantitative framework for assessing the social evolution and thermal resilience of the genus Homo.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology Physiological and biochemical adaptations Evolution and Paleontology Studies

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Publication date
1 January 2026
Document type
Preprint