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  1. Tripartite Aspects of Accounting Revolution: [1]
  2. Tripartite Aspects of Naming conventions in street gangs: [2]
  3. Tripartite Aspects of threes formulas in different subjects: [3]
    • Note: while initially intended for the series in chapter 19, I place it here due to its length.
    • Some of the examples are repetitions found in other queries dealing with the subject of "threes".
  4. Tripartite Aspects of triangular formulas in different subjects: [4]

[1] Internet query: "Tripartite Aspects of Accounting Revolution"

AI (overview) response: The phrase "Tripartite Aspects of Accounting Revolution" can refer to several concepts, depending on the context. The search results provide multiple interpretations of a "Tripartite" (three-part) structure in accounting, from its core elements to modern technological shifts.

The Tripartite nature of the accounting profession

One view focuses on the three main functions of the accounting profession itself. An "accounting revolution," in this sense, involves significant shifts across these three interrelated wings:
  • Practice: This involves the day-to-day work of accountants, including bookkeeping, auditing, and financial reporting. A revolution in this area would involve changes to how these tasks are performed, often driven by new technology.
  • Policy: This wing is concerned with the rules, standards, and regulations that govern accounting. Changes in policy, such as the evolution of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), constitute a major aspect of an accounting revolution.
  • Research: This is the academic arm that drives innovation and theory. Accounting research explores new methodologies, addresses emerging challenges, and informs future changes in both practice and policy.

The Tripartite dimensions of modern accounting

Another perspective examines how the scope of accounting has expanded beyond traditional financial reporting. This new "revolution" involves measuring and reporting on three different aspects of value:
  • Financial Capital: The classic domain of accounting, which reports on a company's financial health, profit, and return on investment for shareholders.
  • Human/Social Capital: Accounting for the value of human relationships, networks, and employee knowledge, which are not traditionally captured on a balance sheet.
  • Environmental Capital: Measuring the impact a business has on renewable and non-renewable environmental resources, and how these factors contribute to or detract from its value over time.

A novel, technology-driven Tripartite accounting framework

With the rise of blockchain technology, a "Tripartite Accounting Framework" (TAF) has been proposed as a revolutionary alternative to the traditional double-entry system.

  • Double-entry base: The TAF still uses the fundamental double-entry system to record and balance transactions internally.
  • Third-party entry: The "Tripartite" element comes from incorporating a third, cryptographically secure entry on a shared, distributed ledger (blockchain).
  • Benefits: This approach provides a secure, tamper-proof record of business-to-business transactions. This adds a layer of transparency and trust beyond the internal accounting records of the two transacting parties, streamlining audits and preventing fraud.

The Tripartite accounting of past, present, and future

Some theorists see a revolution in how accounting connects the past, present, and future. In this view, traditional accounting focuses too heavily on historical data. A new approach, like the "triple-entry" method, links these three aspects:
  • Past: Transactions recorded in capital accounts or retained earnings describe the past.
  • Present: The balance sheet describes the present state of the entity.
  • Future: Revolutionary accounting aims to provide insight into a company's "momentum," or acceleration, to better estimate and inform the future.

Same Accounting query, but the "deeper dive" Option:

AI (overview) response: "Tripartite Aspects of Accounting Revolution" refers to the three significant areas that drive or define major shifts in accounting, often identified as practice, policy, and research. While this is a foundational model for understanding the accounting profession, other interpretations of "Tripartite" exist based on different contexts, such as technology or financial principles

Practice, policy, and research

This framework, described in Femi Oladele's book Tripartite Accounting, views the accounting revolution as developing along three core wings.
  • Practice: This refers to the day-to-day application of accounting principles by professionals, including bookkeeping, financial reporting, and auditing. Revolutions in this area are driven by:
    • The adoption of new technologies, such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), that automate routine tasks.
    • The increasing need for advanced IT skills among accountants to manage sophisticated software and data
  • Policy: This involves the creation and evolution of the rules and regulations that govern the accounting profession. Policy shifts are often spurred by historical events, economic changes, and public demand for greater transparency. Examples include:
    • The expansion of regulatory oversight, like the powers given to federal banking agencies.
    • The passing of legislation like the Truth in Lending Act.
  • Research: This aspect encompasses the theoretical and academic study of accounting principles and practices. Research drives innovation and pushes the profession forward by exploring new methodologies, such as:
    • The development of new accounting frameworks to address modern challenges.
    • The study of emerging trends, like the ethical implications of using AI in finance.

Blockchain-based Tripartite Accounting Framework (TAF)

This model is a specific, technology-driven example of an accounting revolution. A 2025 study proposed a "Tripartite Accounting Framework" (TAF) that integrates three technologies to create a more secure and efficient system for business-to-business (B2B) transactions.

  • Blockchain: A distributed, tamper-proof ledger that creates a permanent, secure record of transactions.
  • Relational Database Management System (RDBMS): The traditional system used to store and manage structured data.
  • Double-Entry Accounting (DEA): The standard accounting method where every transaction is recorded in at least two accounts.
In this model, the blockchain serves as the "third entry," adding a new layer of trust and security beyond the traditional double-entry system.

Three pillars of financial accounting

In another context, one author describes three philosophical pillars that represent an accounting revolution by prioritizing substance and adaptability over rigid adherence to traditional ownership and form.
  • Substance over form: Prioritizes the economic reality of a transaction over its legal or contractual form.
  • Gross-down over gross-up: Favors reporting financial data simply, avoiding unnecessary aggregation that can obscure genuine value.
  • Access over ownership: Emphasizes the financial freedom gained from accessing assets (e.g., through leasing or services like Airbnb) versus the maintenance and commitment of owning them.

[2] Internet query: "Tripartite Aspects of Naming conventions in street gangs"

AI (overview) response: Street gangs use naming conventions that are rooted in three primary aspects: territory, identity, and individual reputation. These naming structures help establish a gang's place in its community, define its internal culture, and track the status of its members.

1. Territorial naming

Many gang names incorporate geographic or regional information to mark and claim their turf. This practice establishes a sense of ownership over a specific physical area, which can be a significant source of rivalry and violence.
  • Geographic location: The name may directly refer to the gang's location, such as a street name, neighborhood, or direction within a city.
    • Examples: The 18th Street gang, the Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips, and the Fresno Bulldogs are named after the areas they claim.
  • Cardinal directions: In cities with multiple gangs, a directional marker helps distinguish different factions.
    • Example: In Los Angeles, gangs in the northern and southern areas identify themselves as Norteños ("Northerners") and Sureños ("Southerners"), respectively

2. Organizational identity naming

This category includes names chosen to create a broader sense of group identity, which may extend beyond a single geographic territory. These names often serve to unite members under a shared symbol or philosophy and to intimidate rivals.
  • Alliance affiliation: Larger gang networks use umbrella terms to unite smaller "sets" under a single, national identity. E
    • xamples: The People Nation alliance, which uses a five-pointed star as an identifier, includes gangs like the Latin Kings. Its rival, the Folk Nation, is often associated with the six-pointed star and includes the Gangster Disciples.
  • Rival disses: A gang's name may also be influenced by its rivalry with another gang.
    • Examples: Some Crips refer to themselves as "BK" (Blood Killa), a term that originated during the gang's rivalry with the Bloods. The Bloods, in turn, may use the term "CK" (Crip Killa).
  • Militaristic or monarchical names: Names that evoke power, status, and fear are commonly adopted.
    • Examples: The Latin Kings, the Almighty Vice Lord Nation, and the Aryan Brotherhood all project an image of authority and control.
  • Subcultural mimicry: Younger, local gangs may imitate the names, symbols, and lore of more prominent gangs in distant cities to appear more menacing, even if there is no actual affiliation.

3. Individual reputation (monikers)

Within gangs, members are often assigned nicknames, or "monikers," that reflect their personality, physical traits, or reputation. These monikers serve to identify members to one another, reinforce their status within the group, and can be used to conceal their identity from law enforcement.
  • Physical descriptions: Nicknames may be based on a person's appearance.
    • Examples: A large person might be called "Tiny" or "Peewee," while a thin person is called "Flaco".
  • Persona and reputation: Some monikers highlight a member's character or criminal tendencies.
    • Examples: Names like "Psycho," "Monster," and "Trigger" are chosen to project an image of violence or intimidation.
  • Ceremonial or associative names: Names can also denote a connection to a specific group or be part of a formal naming process.
    • Examples: Some Latin gang members may have monikers given to them by family, while others are named by fellow gang members upon "getting their stripes".

"Deeper Dive" option using the same forgoing query:

AI (overview) response: The Tripartite aspects of street gang naming conventions are territoriality, intimidation, and affiliation. Gang names are critical identifiers that establish a group's unique identity and communicate its values, history, and status to both members and rivals.

1. Territoriality

The name of a gang often explicitly marks or claims its geographic territory. By associating themselves with a specific location, gangs assert dominance and warn rivals against encroachment.
  • Neighborhoods and streets: Many gang names, such as the "East Side Bloods" or "West Side Crips," directly reference their neighborhood or street of origin.
  • Zip codes and area codes: Numbers are frequently integrated into names to signify a specific area, like a zip code or phone area code.
  • Graffiti: Territoriality is communicated visually through graffiti, which includes the gang's name and symbols. The defacement of rival gangs' graffiti is a symbolic act of disrespect and a challenge to their claim over a territory.

2. Intimidation

Gang names are often chosen to project an image of power, violence, and fear to rivals, law enforcement, and the public.

  • Reputation of violence: Names like "Bloods" or "Mara Salvatrucha" (MS-13) are associated with a violent history and a dangerous reputation. This serves to instill fear and deter potential threats.
  • Symbols of aggression: Names can incorporate symbols of cruelty or danger to command respect from rivals. Some names also reference weapons or violent actions.
  • Deterrence: By broadcasting an intimidating image, gangs create a sense of fear that can reduce conflict and protect their territory from other groups.

3. Affiliation

The naming conventions within a gang's structure convey important information about its alliances, history, and internal hierarchy.

  • Nation or alliance names: Many local gangs are aligned with larger, national-level alliances. The name of the alliance is often incorporated into a smaller group's name, signifying their charter and shared symbols. For example, some gangs align with the People Nation or Folk Nation, and will use the respective nation's five- or six-pointed star to represent their affiliation.
  • Subsets and cliques: Larger gangs often splinter into smaller subgroups or "sets," which adopt unique names based on factors like age, street location, or generational history. This allows members to maintain a sense of solidarity within their smaller group while still identifying with the larger gang.

[3] Internet query: "Tripartite Aspects of threes formulas in different subjects"

AI (overview) response: A tripartite, or three-part, structure is a fundamental and widespread organizing principle found across many academic subjects. It provides a balanced framework for understanding complex phenomena by breaking them down into interconnected components. The specific meaning of the three parts varies by field, but the underlying structure provides a powerful way to categorize and analyze subjects ranging from philosophy to mathematics and chemistry.

Philosophy

The tripartite structure is foundational in philosophy, appearing in both metaphysics and epistemology.
  • Tripartite Theory of Knowledge: Traditionally, knowledge (\(K\)) has been defined as justified true belief (\(JTB\)).
    • Belief (\(B\)): The subject must believe the proposition to be true.
    • Truth (\(T\)): The proposition must actually be true in reality.
    • Justification (\(J\)): The subject must have a solid, well-founded reason for believing the true proposition.
    • Note: While influential, this theory is challenged by "Gettier problems," which show that justified true beliefs do not always constitute knowledge.

    • Plato's Tripartite Soul: In The Republic, Plato proposed that the human soul consists of three parts:
      • Rational (Logistikon): The mind or intellect that seeks truth and uses logical thinking.
      • Spirited (Thymoeides): The part associated with emotions, honor, and motivation.
      • Appetitive (Epithymetikon): The part that deals with bodily desires such as food, sex, and comfort.

    Mathematics

    In mathematics, tripartite concepts are used to classify and analyze complex graph structures.
    • Complete Tripartite Graphs: A tripartite graph is one whose vertices can be divided into three independent sets such that no two vertices within the same set are connected. A complete tripartite graph (Kx,y,z) is a specific type where every vertex in one set is connected to every vertex in the other two sets.
    • Notation: (Kx,y,z) denotes a complete tripartite graph with x, y, and z vertices in its three respective partitions.
    • Application: These structures are important in graph theory and have applications in other fields like chemistry.
  • Triple-Angle Formulas in Trigonometry: A set of formulas relates the trigonometric functions of an angle (\(x\)) to three times that angle (\(3x\)). These formulas are derived from the sum and double-angle formulas.
    • Example Formulas:
      • sin(3x) = 3sin(x) - 4sin 3(x))
      • cos(3x) = 4cos3(x) - 3cos(x) 

Chemistry and Physics

The tripartite principle is evident in molecular structures and the fundamental constants of physics.
  • Triatomic Molecules: These are molecules composed of three atoms, which can be of the same or different elements.
    • Structure and Properties: The arrangement of the three atoms, determined by the Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory, dictates the molecule's properties.
    • Examples:
      • Water (H20), with a bent molecular geometry.
      • Carbon dioxide (CO2), with a linear geometry.
      • Ozone (O3), an allotrope of oxygen with a bent shape.
    • Tripartite Graphs in Molecular Orbitals: In theoretical chemistry, some molecular orbitals correspond to tripartite graph structures, which helps in calculating their characteristic polynomial and understanding their properties.
    • Fine-Structure Constant alpha: (α), This fundamental constant in physics, approximately \(1/137.036\), can be understood through a tripartite aspect, where it functions as:
      • A dimensionless constant.
      • A coupling constant for the electromagnetic force.
      • A bridge linking classical, quantum, and relativistic physics.

Theology and Psychology

Tripartite models also appear in the study of the soul and human well-being.
  • Christian Tripartite View of Man: Some Christian theological traditions, known as trichotomy, hold that humans are composed of three distinct parts:
    • Body (soma): The physical, material aspect.
    • Soul (psyche): The seat of human emotions and will.
    • Spirit (pneuma): The part of a human that connects with God.
  • Subjective Well-Being (SWB): This concept in psychology is modeled with a tripartite structure, often comprising:
    • Life Satisfaction: A cognitive, global judgment about one's life.
    • Positive Affect: The experience of pleasant emotions.
    • Negative Affect: The experience of unpleasant emotions.

[4] Internet query: "Tripartite Aspects of triangular formulas in different subjects"

AI (overview) response: The "tripartite aspect" of triangular formulas refers to the three-part structure or relationship present in various concepts and formulas across different subjects. This can manifest as the three sides and three angles of a geometric triangle, the three components of a system, or three distinct but related concepts in mathematics and science.

Mathematics

Triangular references in the subject of Mathematics

Science and engineering

Quantum physics: Tripartite entanglement

In quantum information theory, a system can consist of three interacting subsystems. Tripartite entanglement describes the quantum correlations among these three parts.
  • The concurrence triangle: The relationships between the three subsystems can be visualized using a "concurrence triangle".
  • The entanglement measure formula: A formula using the lengths of the triangle's edges, which are based on the squares of bipartite concurrences, gives a tripartite entanglement measure.
  • Three related aspects:
    • The tripartite entanglement measure, which is related to the triangle's area.
    • The one-to-other bipartite concurrences, which are the entanglement measures for each pair of subsystems.
    • The geometric interpretation of the concurrence triangle, which helps visualize the relationships between the three subsystems.

Geology: Ternary plots

Ternary plots are triangular graphs used to visualize compositional data with three variables that sum to a constant.
  • Visualization of three variables: The three axes of the equilateral triangle represent the relative proportions of the three components in a system.
  • Three related aspects:
    • Three components: The plot's axes represent the three components being measured, such as different mineral types in a rock.
    • Relative proportions: Any point within the triangle represents a unique combination of the three components, whose proportions sum to 100%.
    • Field classification: Geologists use these plots to classify earth materials based on which "field" or region of the triangle their data falls into.


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