Kit⁻ab fadhlakat al-ḥaq⁻iqah f⁻i aḥk⁻am al-ṭar⁻iqah /

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Sharḥ al-ʻAllāmah al-fāḍil al-insān al-kāmil ṣāḥib al-maʻārif al-bawāhir al-Shaykh Shihāb al-Dīn Aḥmad ibn ʻAbd al-Qādir al-maʻrūf bi-Bāʻashan [microform] : al-musammá bi-al-Bayān wa-al-mazīd : al-mushtamil ʻalá maʻānī al-tanzīh wa-ḥaqāʾiq al-tawḥīd ʻalá Uns al-waḥīd wa-nuzhat al-murīd min kalām al-ʻārif bi-mawlāhu Sayyidinā wa-Mawlānā Abī Madyan, raḥimahu Allāh taʻālá wa-arḍāh.

Microfilm.

Reshimat Sefarim Yeshanim : ha-nitsaim li-ḳenot be-beit misḥar ha-sefarim /

Composed of various catalogs by J. Kauffmann.

Shaʻar ha-rishon el lashon ha-ḳodesh : sefer ha-diḳduḳ be-lashon ʻIvri uve-ʻEngelish = A Hebrew grammar in the English language /

With the author's commentary : Sefer tehilim = The Book of Psalms. London : Gale, Curtis, and Fenner, 1813.

Rapp vē gurtʻarěchěměz Yisus Kʻristōsun eēnki ahtě.

Translated by William Goodell.

Measurement of single spin asymmetry and fifth structure function for the p( e&ar; ,e'K +)Λ reaction with CEBAF Large Acceptance Spectrometer (CLAS)

The single spin asymmetry, ALT ′, and the polarized structure function, σ LT′, for the p( e&ar; , e′K +)Λ reaction in the resonance region have been measured and extracted using the CEBAF Large Acceptance Spectrometer (CLAS) at Jefferson Lab. Data were taken at an electron beam energy of 2.567 GeV. The large acceptance of CLAS allows for full azimuthal angle coverage over a large range of center-of-mass scattering angles. Results were obtained that span a range in Q 2 from 0.5 to 1.3 GeV2 and W from threshold up to 2.1 GeV and were compared to existing theoretical calculations. The polarized structure function is sensitive to the interferences between various resonant amplitudes, as well as to resonant and non-resonant amplitudes. This measurement is essential for understanding the structure of nucleons and searching for previously undetected nucleon excited states (resonances) predicted by quark models. The W dependence of the σ LT′ in the kinematic regions dominated by s and u channel exchange (cos qcmk = −0.50, −0.167, 0.167) indicated possible resonance structures not predicted by theoretical calculations. The σLT ′ behavior around W = 1.875 GeV could be the signature of a resonance predicted by the quark models and possibly seen in photoproduction. In the very forward angles where the reaction is dominated by the t-channel, the average σLT ′ was zero. There was no indication of the interference between resonances or resonant and non-resonant amplitudes. This might be indicating the dominance of a single t-channel exchange. Study of the sensitivity of the fifth structure function data to the resonance around 1900 MeV showed that these data were highly sensitive to the various assumptions of the models for the quantum number of this resonance. This project was part of a larger CLAS program to measure cross sections and polarization observables for kaon electroproduction in the nucleon resonance region. ^

Energy of the first excited state of (43)Ar

Results of proton-proton-gamma coincidence measurements using the (36)S+(9)Be reaction revealed a gamma ray of 201.27 +/- 0.16 keV that most probably corresponds to the transition between the predicted 7/2(-) first excited state to the 5/2(-) ground state of (43)Ar.

Geochronology of weathering and landscape evolution, Dugald River valley, NW Queensland, Australia

40Ar/39Ar laser incremental heating analyses of individual grains of supergene jarosite, alunite, and cryptomelane from weathering profiles in the Dugald River area, Queensland, Australia, show a strong positive correlation between a sample’s age and its elevation. We analyzed 125 grains extracted from 35 hand specimens collected from weathering profiles at 11 sites located at 3 distinct elevations. The highest elevation profile hosts the oldest supergene minerals, whereas progressively younger samples occur at lower positions in the landscape. The highest elevation sampling sites (three sites), located on top of an elongated mesa (255 to 275 m elevation), yield ages in the 16 to 12 Ma range. Samples from an intermediate elevation site (225 to 230 m elevation) yield ages in the 6 to 4 Ma range. Samples collected at the lowest elevation sites (200 to 220 m elevation) yield ages in the 2.2 to 0.8 Ma interval. Grains of supergene alunite, jarosite, and cryptomelane analyzed from individual single hand specimens yield reproducible results, confirming the suitability of these minerals to 40Ar/39Ar geochronology. Multiple samples collected from the same site also yield reproducible results, indicating that the ages measured are true precipitation ages for the samples analyzed. Different sites, up to 3 km apart, sampled from weathering profiles at the same elevation again yield reproducible results. The consistency of results confirms that 40Ar/39Ar geochronology of supergene jarosite, alunite, and cryptomelane yields ages of formation of weathering profiles, providing a reliable numerical basis for differentiating and correlating these profiles. The age versus elevation relationship obtained suggest that the stepped landscapes in the Dugald River area record a progressive downward migration of a relatively flat weathering front. The steps in the landscape result from differential erosion of previously weathered bedrock displaying different susceptibility to weathering and contrasting resistance to erosion. Combined, the age versus elevation relationships measured yield a weathering rate of 3.8 m. Myr−1 (for the past 15 Ma) if a descending subhorizontal weathering front is assumed. The results also permit the calculation of the erosion rate of the more easily weathered and eroded lithologies, assuming an initially flat landscape as proposed in models of episodic landscape development. The average erosion rate for the past 15 Ma is 3.3 m. Myr−1, consistent with erosion rates obtained by cosmogenic isotope studies in the region.

Experimental and theoretical investigations of adsorption hysteresis and criticality in MCM-41: Studies with O-2, Ar, and CO2

MCM-41 materials of six different pore diameters were prepared and characterized using X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, helium pycnometry, small-angle neutron scattering, and gas adsorption (argon at 77.4 and 87.4 K, nitrogen and oxygen at 77.4 K, and carbon dioxide at 194.6 K). A recent molecular continuum model of the authors, previously used for adsorption of nitrogen at 77.4 K, was applied here for adsorption of argon, oxygen, and carbon dioxide. While model predictions of single-pore adsorption isotherms for argon and oxygen are in satisfactory agreement with experimental data, significant deviation was found for carbon dioxide, most likely due to its high quadrupole moment. Predictions of critical pore diameter, below which reversible condensation occurs: were possible by the model and found to be consistent with experimental estimates, for the adsorption of the various gases. On the other hand, existing models such as the Barrett-Joyner-Halenda (BJH), Saito-Foley, and Dubinin-Astakhov models were found to be inadequate, either predicting an incorrect pore diameter or not correlating the isotherms adequately. The wall structure of MCM-41 appears to be close to that of amorphous silica, as inferred from our skeletal density measurements.

Differences in benthic fauna and sediment among mangrove (Avicennia marina var. australasica) stands of different ages in New Zealand

Management of coastal environments requires understanding of ecological relationships among different habitats and their biotas. Changes in abundance and distribution of mangroves, like those of other coastal habitats, have generally been interpreted in terms of changes in biodiversity or fisheries resources within individual stands. In several parts of their range, anthropogenically increased inputs of sediment to estuaries have led to the spread of mangroves. There is, however, little information on the relative ecological properties, or conservational values, of stands of different ages. The faunal, floral and sedimentological properties of mangrove (Avicennia marina var. australasica) stands of two different ages in New Zealand has been compared. Older (>60 years) and younger (3-12 years) stands showed clear separation on the basis of environmental characteristics and benthic macrofauna. Numbers of faunal taxa were generally larger at younger sites, and numbers of individuals of several taxa were also larger at these sites. The total number of individuals was not different between the two age-classes, largely due to the presence of large numbers of the surface-living gastropod Potamopyrgus antipodarum at the older sites. It is hypothesized that as mangrove stands mature, the focus of faunal diversity may shift from the benthos to animals living on the mangrove plants themselves, such as insects and spiders, though these were not included in the present study. Differences in the faunas were coincident with differences in the nature of the sediment. Sediments in older stands were more compacted and contained more organic matter and leaf litter. Measurement of leaf chemistry suggested that mangrove plants in the younger stands were able to take up more N and P than those in the older stands. (C) 2003 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.

EVALUACIÓN DE LA CONSTANTE CINÉTICA k PARA EL EJERCICIO DE LA DBO EN EFLUENTES DE LA INDUSTRIA CHACINERA

La industria chacinera genera efluentes con alto contenido de materia orgánica, la cual puede evaluarse midiendo la demanda bioquímica de oxígeno (DBO). Conocer la velocidad a la cual es oxidada por vía biológica permite diseñar adecuadamente los sistemas de depuración, como así también evaluar el impacto que su vertido puede ocasionar sobre el ambiente. En el presente trabajo se determinó la constante de velocidad de reacción (k) y la demanda bioquímica de oxígeno última (L) para el efluente generado por un frigorífico faenador de porcinos y elaborador de chacinados, considerando que el ejercicio de la DBO es directamente proporcional a la concentración del sustrato (cinética de primer orden). Se evaluaron muestras del efluente recogidas en diferentes días de la semana, incubándolas durante diez días en condiciones estándar y se midió la DBO ejercida cada 24 horas. Con los valores encontrados se procedió a calcular los parámetros cinéticos k y L utilizando el método de los mínimos cuadrados. Se encontraron valores de k de 0,25 - 0,85 d-1 (rango 0,60 d-1) y L de 1578 – 3270 mg/l (rango 1692 mg/l). La DBO ejercida luego de 5 días de incubación (DBO5) osciló de 1328 – 2730 mg/l (rango 1402 mg/l). Los resultados de este estudio indican una importante variación en la carga contaminante del efluente medida en términos de DBO5, al igual que la velocidad de estabilización por vía biológica evaluada según los valores de k. Del mismo modo, la DBO5 expresa solo una fracción de la cantidad de oxígeno que se consumirá para la estabilización del residuo en un sistema de depuración o en el ambiente luego de su vertido. Estas situaciones influirán en la eficiencia de las plantas de depuración para este tipo de efluente a los efectos de lograr una adecuada depuración. Se considera conveniente conocer los parámetros cinéticos para optimizar el diseño de las instalaciones para el tratamiento del efluente generado por la industria chacinera y evaluar adecuadamente el impacto ambiental de este residuo.

Regulación del transporte de iones a través de membranas biológicas: El transporte activo Na/K y el contratransporte Na/Ca

El contra-transporte Na-Ca presente en células excitables es un sistema que, reversiblemente, puede introducir Ca de las células en intercambio por Na. La energía requerida para el transporte de Ca en contra de su gradiente electroquímico es provista por el gradiente de Na generado por la actividad de la Na+, K+- ATPasa. Por ello, aunque estos dos mecanismos funcionan independientemente uno del otro, están íntimamente ligados en la gestión integradora de la homeostasis iónica celular. (...) El presente plan consiste en dos subproyectos que estudiarán dos sistemas de transporte de cationes a través de la membrana celular estrechamente ligados entre sí. Estos son el contratransporte Na/Ca y el transporte activo Na/K que a su vez provee de energías (el gradiente de Na) para el funcionamiento del primero. Los estudios enfatizarán la regulación metabólica, su relevancia en la maduración y diferenciación celular y los intermediarios en los ciclos de reacción. (I) Subproyecto de Intercambio Na/Ca: Los objetivos que se persiguen son: (i) avanzar en la propiedades del sitio activador externo para cationes monovalentes (SAECM); (ii) analizar el ciclo de reacción en base a las propiedades del ciclo único tratando de establecer la cinética del sistema de unión de ligandos transportados (secuencial o ping pong); (iii) analizar el/los mecanismos asociados a la estimulación por MgATP. Si la fosforilación por ATP es requerida, identificar las reacciones y estructuras involucradas. Las preparaciones a utilizar incluyen células nerviosas en cultivo, vesículas de esas células y vesículas de cerebro total y de miocardio. (II) Transporte activo Na/K: el propósito es proveer información relevante al debate respecto del mecanismo por el cual K estimula la reacción de intercambio fosforil entre ATP y ADP y revierte la inhibición por Na exterior de la actividad Na-ATPasa, de la deforilación de E2P y del intercambio ATP-ADP. La preparación a utilizar será la Na+, K+- ATPasa purificada; la ubicación topográfica de sitios de interacción se efectuará utilizando la enzima incorporada en liposomas.

K-invariantes en el algebra universal de un grupo de Lie semisimple

Tarea (A):(...) Trataremos de extender a Sp(n,1) los resultados conseguidos sobre la imagen del homomorfismo de Lepowsky cuando G es SO(n,1) ó SU(n,1). (...) Tarea (B): (...) Para todo grupo de Lie de rango uno, con rango (G) = rango (K), los elementos del álgebra B son W-invariantes y que este resultado ya ha sido establecido para los grupos SO(2n,1) y SU(n,1); durante el período correspondiente a este subsidio esperamos extender este resultado a todo grupo de Lie de rango uno con rango (G) = rango (K). Tarea (C): Durante este período esperamos también avanzar en la determinación del dual unitario del grupo Spin (2n,C).

Concentration of nutrients in the apple fruits at different ages

On an apple grove situated at Buri, State of São Paulo, fruits were collected from trees 1-2; 3-4; 4-5, and 6 - 7 years old. The fruits were analysed for N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, B, Cu, Fe, Mn and Zn. The authors concluded: a) the concentrations of the nutrients in the fruits differ according to the variety, age of the tree and age of the fruit; b) the concentrations of nutrients decrease with aging of the fruits; c) the concentrations of the macronutrients obey the following order: N>K>P>Ca>S> Mg; d) for the micronutrients, the following order was ob -served: Fe > B > Mn > Cu > Zn.