If the "paper" you are looking for is scientific, it likely references the Gate Control Theory , first proposed by Melzack and Wall. Mechanism:

Most teams have a soft "Definition of Done." The DDSC013 protocol demands a "Definition of Ready" that is so tight, it feels restrictive. Just as Shibari uses rope to restrict movement to create focus, the DDSC013 restriction cuts out ambiguity. No vague user stories. No half-baked acceptance criteria. If the ticket isn't tied down with perfect tension, it doesn't enter the Sprint.