Cuspidality and the growth of Fourier coefficients of modular forms : A survey

In this paper, we present a survey of the recent results on the characterization of the cuspidality of classical modular forms on various groups by a suitable growth of their Fourier coefficients.

Moduli spaces of vector bundles on a singular rational ruled surface

We study moduli spaces M-X (r, c(1), c(2)) parametrizing slope semistable vector bundles of rank r and fixed Chern classes c(1), c(2) on a ruled surface whose base is a rational nodal curve. We showthat under certain conditions, these moduli spaces are irreducible, smooth and rational (when non-empty). We also prove that they are non-empty in some cases. We show that for a rational ruled surface defined over real numbers, the moduli space M-X (r, c(1), c(2)) is rational as a variety defined over R.

Modelling and analysis of an open-loop induction motor drive incorporating the effect of inverter dead-time

The objective of this paper is to study the influence of inverter dead-time on steady as well as dynamic operation of an open-loop induction motor drive fed from a voltage source inverter (VSI). Towards this goal, this paper presents a systematic derivation of a dynamic model for an inverter-fed induction motor, incorporating the effect of inverter dead-time, in the synchronously revolving dq reference frame. Simulation results based on this dynamic model bring out the impact of inverter dead-time on both the transient response and steady-state operation of the motor drive. For the purpose of steady-state analysis, the dynamic model of the motor drive is used to derive a steady-state model, which is found to be non-linear. The steady-state model shows that the impact of dead-time can be seen as an additional resistance in the stator circuit, whose value depends on the stator current. Towards precise evaluation of this dead-time equivalent resistance, an analytical expression is proposed for the same in terms of inverter dead-time, switching frequency, modulation index and load impedance. The notion of dead-time equivalent resistance is shown to simplify the solution of the non-linear steady-state model. The analytically evaluated steady-state solutions are validated through numerical simulations and experiments.

A Closer Look at Multiple Forking: Leveraging (In)Dependence for a Tighter Bound

Boldyreva, Palacio and Warinschi introduced a multiple forking game as an extension of general forking. The notion of (multiple) forking is a useful abstraction from the actual simulation of cryptographic scheme to the adversary in a security reduction, and is achieved through the intermediary of a so-called wrapper algorithm. Multiple forking has turned out to be a useful tool in the security argument of several cryptographic protocols. However, a reduction employing multiple forking incurs a significant degradation of , where denotes the upper bound on the underlying random oracle calls and , the number of forkings. In this work we take a closer look at the reasons for the degradation with a tighter security bound in mind. We nail down the exact set of conditions for success in the multiple forking game. A careful analysis of the cryptographic schemes and corresponding security reduction employing multiple forking leads to the formulation of `dependence' and `independence' conditions pertaining to the output of the wrapper in different rounds. Based on the (in)dependence conditions we propose a general framework of multiple forking and a General Multiple Forking Lemma. Leveraging (in)dependence to the full allows us to improve the degradation factor in the multiple forking game by a factor of . By implication, the cost of a single forking involving two random oracles (augmented forking) matches that involving a single random oracle (elementary forking). Finally, we study the effect of these observations on the concrete security of existing schemes employing multiple forking. We conclude that by careful design of the protocol (and the wrapper in the security reduction) it is possible to harness our observations to the full extent.

Explicit and Unique Construction of Tetrablock Unitary Dilation in a Certain Case

Consider the domain E in defined by This is called the tetrablock. This paper constructs explicit boundary normal dilation for a triple (A, B, P) of commuting bounded operators which has as a spectral set. We show that the dilation is minimal and unique under a certain natural condition. As is well-known, uniqueness of minimal dilation usually does not hold good in several variables, e.g., Ando's dilation is known to be not unique, see Li and Timotin (J Funct Anal 154:1-16, 1998). However, in the case of the tetrablock, the third component of the dilation can be chosen in such a way as to ensure uniqueness.

Green Nanosilver as Reinforcing Eco-Friendly Additive to Epoxy Coating for Augmented Anticorrosive and Antimicrobial Behavior

Epoxy resin GY250 representing diglycidyl ethers of bisphenol-A (DGEBA) was reinforced with 1, 3 and 5 wt % of surface functionalized silver nanoparticles (F-AgNPs) which were synthesized using Couroupita guianensis leaves extract with a view of augmenting the corrosion control property of the epoxy resin and also imparting antimicrobial activity to epoxy coatings on mild steel. Corrosion resistance of the coatings was evaluated by EIS, potentiodynamic polarization studies and cross scratch tests. AFM, SEM, HRTEM and EDX were utilized to investigate the surface topography, morphology and elemental composition of the coatings on MS specimens. Results showed that the corrosion resistance, hardness and T-g of the DGEBA/F-AgNPs coatings increased at 1 wt % of F-AgNPs. The DGEBA/F-AgNPs coatings also offered manifold antimicrobial protection to the MS surfaces by inhibiting the growth of biofilm forming bacteria like P. aeruginosa, B. subtilis, the most common human pathogen E. coli and the most virulent human pathogenic yeast C. albicans.

Insights into the Structural Dynamics of Nucleocytoplasmic Transport of tRNA by Exportin-t

Exportin-t (Xpot) transports mature 5'- and 3'-end processed tRNA from the nucleus to the cytoplasm by associating with a small G-protein Ran (RAs-related nuclear protein), in the nucleus. The release of tRNA in cytoplasm involves RanGTP hydrolysis. Despite the availability of crystal structures of nuclear and cytosolic forms of Xpot, the molecular details regarding the sequential events leading to tRNA release and subsequent conformational changes occurring in Xpot remain unknown. We have performed a combination of classical all-atom and accelerated molecular dynamics simulations on a set of complexes involving Xpot to study a range of features including conformational flexibility of free and cargo-bound Xpot and functionally critical contacts between Xpot and its cargo. The systems investigated include free Xpot and its different complexes, bound either to Ran (GTP/GDP) or tRNA or both. This approach provided a statistically reliable estimate of structural dynamics of Xpot after cargo release. The mechanistic basis for Xpot opening after cargo release has been explained in terms of dynamic structural hinges, about which neighboring region could be displaced to facilitate the nuclear to cytosolic state transition. Post-RanGTP hydrolysis, a cascade of events including local conformational change in RanGTP and loss of critical contacts at Xpot/tRNA interface suggest factors responsible for eventual release of tRNA. The level of flexibility in different Xpot complexes varied depending on the arrangement of individual HEAT repeats. Current study provides one of the most comprehensive and robust analysis carried out on this protein using molecular dynamics schemes.

Evaluación de inductores florales y dosis en el cultivo de la piña (Ananas comosus (L) Merr) en la zona Ticuantepe

La floración de la piña [Ananas comosus (L) Merr.] ocurre naturalmente influenciado por factores climáticos (fotoperíodo, temperatura, radiación solar, etc.) y artificialmente mediante el uso de sustancias químicas (reguladores de crecimiento de la planta o inductores de la floración). El objetivo de este trabajo es evaluar dos inductores de floración: Carburo de Calcio (CaC2) y el Ácido 2-Cloroetilfosfónico (Ethephón), y una combinación de estos, de cada uno se compararon tres diferentes concentraciones. El experimento se realizó en noviembre del 2000, en la finca “El Piñal”, localizada en el municipio de Ticuantepe, departamento de Managua, sobre piña cv “cayena lisa’ de 10 meses de edad y en un promedio de 35-40 hojas. El diseño experimental utilizado en el estudio fue de parcela dividida, con tres repeticiones. Los tratamientos o parcelas principales fueron: Carburo de Calcio al 0.57%, 0.43% y 0.28%; Ethephón o ácido 2-cloroétil fosfórico al 0.075%, 0.050% y 0.025% y la combinación de Carburo de Calcio al 0.57% más Ethephón en tres concentraciones 0.025%, 0.020% y 0.015%. Las subparcelas fueron constituidas por cinco (5) intervalos de recuento de floración tomados como días después de la inducción (ddi), estos fueron: 40, 45, 50, 55 y 60 ddi. Se realizó la prueba de Duncan a 95% de confianza para las comparaciones de medias de los tratamientos y sus interacciones. Los tratamientos que presentaron los mejores resultados en cuanto a porcentaje de floración, fueron: los inductores de Carburo de Calcio al 0.57% y 0.43%, que completaron el 100% de plantas florecidas a 50 días después de la inducción y las combinaciones de Carburo de Calcio al 0.57% más Ethephón al 0.025% y al 0.020%. los cuales obtuvieron el 100% de plantas florecidas a los 55 días después de la inducción. Los tratamientos Ethephón al 0.075%, 0.025% y 0.050% con 71.67%, 81.67% y 93.33% respectivamente, presentaron los mas bajos porcentajes de floración a los 60 días después de la inducción. En relación a la rapidez de la aparición de la inflorescencia los mejores resultados se obtuvieron en los tratamientos Carburo de Calcio al 0.57% y al 0.43% que tan solo a 50 días después de la inducción completaron el 100% de plantas florecidas. En cuanto al análisis económico de los tratamientos en estudio, el de mejor rentabilidad resultó ser Carburo de Calcio al 0.28%, dado que es el de menor costo de aplicación, además en este tratamiento se obtuvo uno de los mayores resultados de porcentaje de floración y en menor tiempo.

Análisis de la relación entre optimismo, calidad de vida y estabilidad emocional en personas con cáncer

Resumen: Este estudio se propuso analizar la relación del optimismo con ansiedad, depresión y calidad de vida global en una muestra de 45 pacientes oncológicos, 34% hombres y 66% mujeres con un promedio de 50,5 años y un rango de 21 a 74 años. Según la localización de la neoplasia se conformó una muestra mixta. Para este trabajo se realizó un muestreo no probabilístico con control de las variables: estadio de la enfermedad, fase y tipo de tratamiento médico/clínico, equipo médico actuante y enfermedades concomitantes. Cumplió con las normas éticas establecidas (FePRA, 2013; Helsinki, 2008). Para evaluar optimismo se administró la versión española del LOT-R (Otero, Luengo, Romero y Castro, 1998), para Calidad de Vida el cuestionario FACT-G en su 4ta versión (Cella, Tulsky, Gray, 1993) y para ansiedad y depresión la versión española de la escala HAD (Caro & Ibáñez, 1992). Se encontraron correlaciones significativas entre optimismo con cada una de las variables en estudio y se reportaron diferencias significativas entre los pesimistas y los optimistas en Ansiedad (F= 6.35, p = .015); Depresión (F= 5.30, p = .026) y Calidad de Vida (F= 8.99, p = .004).

真空磁过滤电弧离子镀法制备类金刚石涂层方法及性能研究

采用真空磁过滤电弧离子镀方法，在GT35基体上沉积类金刚石膜。通过对清洗工艺及弧电流、工件所加负偏压、沉积温度等参数的研究，制定出了合理的工艺路线，并对这种膜层进行了X-射线光电子谱（XPS）分析，利用干涉仪、纳米硬度计对膜层的粗糙度、纳米硬度作了进一步检测。结果表明，采用此种方法制备的类金刚石膜层，SP^3含量约为40．1％；组织致密，无大的颗粒；镀膜后的粗糙度可以达到0．015μm；纳米硬度约为55GPa。并将膜层与TiN膜层组成摩擦副，进行了耐磨性试验。结果表明膜层的耐磨性较好。

Relationships between Larval and Juvenile Abundance of Winter-Spawned Fishes in North Carolina, USA

We analyzed the relationships between the larval and juvenile abundances of selected estuarine-dependent fishes that spawn during the winter in continental shelf waters of the U.S. Atlantic coast. Six species were included in the analysis based on their ecological and economic importance and relative abundance in available surveys: spot Leiostomus xanthurus, pinfish Lagodon rhomboides, southern flounder Paralichthys lethostigma, summer flounder Paralichthys dentatus, Atlantic croaker Micropogonias undulatus, and Atlantic menhaden Brevoortia tyrannus. Cross-correlation analysis was used to examine the relationships between the larval and juvenile abundances within species. Tests of synchrony across species were used to find similarities in recruitment dynamics for species with similar winter shelf-spawning life-history strategies. Positive correlations were found between the larval and juvenile abundances for three of the six selected species (spot, pinfish, and southern flounder). These three species have similar geographic ranges that primarily lie south of Cape Hatteras. There were no significant correlations between the larval and juvenile abundances for the other three species (summer flounder, Atlantic croaker, and Atlantic menhaden); we suggest several factors that could account for the lack of a relationship. Synchrony was found among the three southern species within both the larval and juvenile abundance time series. These results provide support for using larval ingress measures as indices of abundance for these and other species with similar geographic ranges and winter shelf-spawning life-history strategies.

较高雷诺数圆柱尾流旋涡脱落的控制

本文提出一种改进的方法用以控制较高雷诺数圆柱尾流的旋涡脱落。在圆柱模型旁平行地放一薄窄条,其长度与圆柱相同,宽度为圆柱直径的0.2倍,厚度为直径的0.015倍。窄条面与圆柱母线平行而与柱面垂直。为固定窄条,引入一排小圆棒,使其位于窄条所在平面并垂直地与柱面连接。圆棒直径为圆柱直径的0.067倍,长度为圆柱直径的1.4倍。可变参数包括雷诺数,窄条与圆柱之间的距离,窄条与来流的攻角,以及棒间距。实验结果显示,当雷诺数Re=2000～5500,或Re>8000时,圆柱尾流中存在一个区域,当窄条位于此区域内时,旋涡脱落被有效抑制。Re>8000时,旋涡脱落被抑制的尾流很窄;而Re=2000-5500时,即使旋涡脱落被抑制,尾流也较宽。在Re=5500～8000之间有一个过渡雷诺数区,此过渡区域内应用此方法难以抑制旋涡脱落。实验表明小圆棒对流动的影响不大,该控制方法基本

较高雷诺数圆柱尾流旋涡脱落的控制

本文提出一种改进的方法用以控制较高雷诺数圆柱尾流的旋涡脱落。在圆柱模型旁平行地放一薄窄条,其长度与圆柱相同,宽度为圆柱直径的0．2倍,厚度为直径的0．015倍。窄条面与圆柱母线平行而与柱面垂直．为固定窄条,引入一排小圆棒。圆棒直径为圆柱直径的0．067倍,长度为圆柱直径的1．4倍。可变参数包括雷诺数,窄条与圆柱之间的距离,窄条与来流的攻角,以及棒间距。实验结果显示,当冒诺数高于2000低于5500,或高于8000时,圆柱尾流中存在一个区域,当窄条位于此区域内时,旋涡脱落被有效抑制。实验表明小圆棒对流动的影响不大,该控制方法基本上是二维的,窄条起决定作用。

Predictions of fish yields and the status of the Kainji Lake fishery, 1998

Length frequency data was collected for the 6 main species from the Kainji Lake fishery for up to 16 months. Growth parameters were estimated and used for virtual - population and length based cohort analysis. The results from cohort analysis suggest that before the ban on beach seines the maximum economic yield from the fishery was overshot by 70%. Yield per recruit analysis showed that the fish are caught far below their optimum size. Fishing gears and the timing responsible for this early mortality have been identified. After the eradication of seines from the lake a 10% increase in total catch revenue can be expected from the fishery. This is equivalent to an increase in income of Naira 18,300 per annum for each fishing entrepreneur using other methods. A scenario for the regulation of cast net mesh size together with the ban of beach seines has been presented. A further increase of Naira 142 million (N25,500 per entrepreneur) can be anticipated if this is implemented by the Kainji Lake Fisheries Management and Conservation Unit. It is expected that the annual increase in fishing effort presently experienced will cause future yields to decline. The rate of the decline has been reduced by the eradication of the beach seine fishery and will further fall if the minimum mesh size for cast nets is implemented. A recommendation is made to the Kainji Lake Fisheries Management and Conservation Unit to first consolidate the beach seine ban and then to implement a ban of undersized cast nets. (PDF contains 70 pages)

Associação entre periodontite crônica e marcadores de risco para doença cardiovascular

Pesquisas recentes têm demonstrado que a periodontite pode modificar a concentração sanguínea de uma série de tipos celulares e substâncias bioquímicas, que são considerados fatores de risco para doenças cardiovasculares. Este trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar a associação entre a periodontite crônica e marcadores de risco para doença cardiovascular. No Estudo I foram examinados 100 pacientes aparentemente saudáveis sistemicamente, sendo 66 portadores de periodontite crônica e 34 pacientes controle, sem doença periodontal. Exames periodontais e exames sanguíneos foram realizados, e obtidas as espessuras das camadas íntima-média (IMT) da artéria carótida. No Estudo II, 66 pacientes participantes do Estudo I, diagnosticados com periodontite crônica, foram aleatoriamente submetidos a tratamento periodontal imediato (Grupo Teste, n=33) ou tratamento periodontal retardado (Grupo Controle, n=33). Os dados colhidos no Estudo I foram registrados como pré-tratamento (T0). Novos exames clínicos periodontais e laboratoriais foram realizados no período de 2 meses (T2) e 6 meses (T6) após os exames iniciais (Grupo Controle) ou conclusão do tratamento periodontal (Grupo Teste). Os dados colhidos foram analisados através de testes estatísticos. Os resultados mostraram que pacientes com periodontite crônica quando comparados ao grupo controle, apresentaram valores médios significativamente mais elevados na contagem total de hemácias (p<0,001), hemoglobina (p<0,001), hematócrito (p<0,001), contagem de plaquetas (p=0,019), velocidade de hemossedimentação (p<0,001), proteína C-reativa (p<0,001). Os níveis de HDL-colesterol foram significativamente mais baixos nos pacientes com periodontite crônica quando comparados ao grupo controle (p<0,001). As camadas íntima-média da parede da artéria carótida esquerda foram significativamente mais espessas nos pacientes com periodontite crônica quando comparados ao grupo controle (p=0,049). Os indíviduos com periodontite crônica também apresentaram 3,26 vezes mais chances de possuir Síndrome Metabólica do que aqueles indivíduos que não possuem doença peridontal (IC 95%: 1,8-5,9). No Estudo II, quando comparados os valores médios dos dados hematológicos após tratamento, no grupo teste, foi possível observar melhora estatisticamente significativa, entre T0/T2, dos valores de VHS e triglicerídeos (p=0,002; p=0,004; respectivamente). Redução nos valores médios da contagem total de leucócitos, VHS, CRP, transaminase glutâmico pirúvica, colesterol total e triglicerídeos, entre T0/T6, foi verificada no grupo teste pós-tratamento (p=0,028; p<0,001; p<0,001; p=0,010; p<0,001; p=0,015, respectivamente). Os resultados indicaram que a periodontite crônica severa está associada com níveis elevados de marcadores da inflamação e trombogênese, além de alterações no perfil lipídico em indivíduos sistemicamente saudáveis, podendo atuar como possível fator de risco para as doenças cardiovasculares. O tratamento periodontal não-cirúrgico mostrou-se eficaz na redução dos níveis dos marcadores sistêmicos da inflamação e na melhora do perfil lipídico em indivíduos com doença periodontal severa, consequentemente, reduzindo o risco de doenças cardiovasculares.