Composition of rocks and minerals from the transition zone of the Reykjanes Ridge

Investigations of petrography, mineralogy, and chemical composition of gases and fluids in tuffs and lavas were carried out on samples dredged in the transition zone from the shelf and slope of Iceland to the Reykjanes Ridge. The samples were collected from the depths of 950-720 m during different expeditions of R/V Akademik Kurchatov and Mikhail Lomonosov. Mantle ultrabasite inclusions were first recognized in the region of Iceland. It can be assumed that they are related to eruptive structures formed on the ocean floor during Pliocene and are associated with the Iceland hot spot.

A-1 Monthly Public Assistance Statistical Report Family Investment Program, December 2003

Monthly Public Assistance Statistical Report Family Investment Program

[C II] and 12^CO(1-0) emission maps in HLSJ091828.6+514223: a strongly lensed interacting system AT z = 5.24

We present Submillimeter Array [C II] 158 μm and Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array 12^CO(1-0) line emission maps for the bright, lensed, submillimeter source at z = 5.2430 behind A 773: HLSJ091828.6+514223 (HLS0918). We combine these measurements with previously reported line profiles, including multiple 12^CO rotational transitions, [C I], water, and [N II], providing some of the best constraints on the properties of the interstellar medium in a galaxy at z > 5. HLS0918 has a total far-infrared (FIR) luminosity L_FIR(8–1000 μm) = (1.6 ± 0.1) × 10^14 L_☉ μ^–1, where the total magnification μ_total = 8.9 ± 1.9, via a new lens model from the [C II] and continuum maps. Despite a HyLIRG luminosity, the FIR continuum shape resembles that of a local LIRG. We simultaneously fit all of the observed spectral line profiles, finding four components that correspond cleanly to discrete spatial structures identified in the maps. The two most redshifted spectral components occupy the nucleus of a massive galaxy, with a source-plane separation <1 kpc. The reddest dominates the continuum map (demagnified L_FIR, component = (1.1 ± 0.2) × 10^13 L_☉) and excites strong water emission in both nuclear components via a powerful FIR radiation field from the intense star formation. A third star-forming component is most likely a region of a merging companion (ΔV ~ 500 km s^–1) exhibiting generally similar gas properties. The bluest component originates from a spatially distinct region and photodissociation region analysis suggests that it is lower density, cooler, and forming stars less vigorously than the other components. Strikingly, it has very strong [N II] emission, which may suggest an ionized, molecular outflow. This comprehensive view of gas properties and morphology in HLS0918 previews the science possible for a large sample of high-redshift galaxies once ALMA attains full sensitivity.

Acidentes com motociclistas: comparação entre os anos 1998 e 2010. Londrina, PR, Brasil

OBJETIVO: Comparar características de acidentes de motocicleta e de vítimas atendidas por serviços de atenção pré-hospitalar.MÉTODOS: Pesquisa transversal com dados de registros de atendimentos pré-hospitalares de motociclistas, vítimas de acidente de trânsito em Londrina, PR, em 2010, e dos resultados comparados com estudo similar de 1998. A fonte de dados foi o Registro de Atendimento do Socorrista (RAS). As frotas de motocicletas e as populações dos respectivos anos foram usadas para estimativas do risco de ocorrência de vítimas. O teste do Qui-quadrado foi usado para comparação dos perfis de acidentes e vítimas.RESULTADOS: Foram atendidos 1.576 e 3.968 motociclistas em 1998 e 2010, respectivamente (aumento de 151,8%). A taxa de motociclistas acidentados por mil habitantes passou de 396,4 para 783,1, e a de vítimas para cada mil motos de 53,1 para 61,1. Observaram-se mudanças (p < 0,05) nos perfis dos acidentes, com maiores proporções de quedas isoladas de moto, de acidentes entre motociclistas, no período da manhã, com diminuição dos ocorridos em final de semana. Em relação às vítimas, observaram-se maiores proporções de mulheres, condutores, com 35 anos ou mais. Foi menor a frequência relativa de percepção de hálito etílico e maior a prevalência do uso do capacete. Houve menor proporção de vítimas classificadas com escalas de coma e trauma moderado/grave e de encaminhamentos hospitalares. O coeficiente de letalidade imediato reduziu-se de 1,2% para 0,6%.CONCLUSÕES: Foram observadas mudanças nos perfis de acidentes e de vítimas no período. Apesar do aumento absoluto e relativo de vítimas de acidentes de motocicleta, observou-se menor gravidade proporcional desses acidentes.

Differential evolution based classification with pool of distances and aggregation operators

The objective of this thesis is to develop and generalize further the differential evolution based data classification method. For many years, evolutionary algorithms have been successfully applied to many classification tasks. Evolution algorithms are population based, stochastic search algorithms that mimic natural selection and genetics. Differential evolution is an evolutionary algorithm that has gained popularity because of its simplicity and good observed performance. In this thesis a differential evolution classifier with pool of distances is proposed, demonstrated and initially evaluated. The differential evolution classifier is a nearest prototype vector based classifier that applies a global optimization algorithm, differential evolution, to determine the optimal values for all free parameters of the classifier model during the training phase of the classifier. The differential evolution classifier applies the individually optimized distance measure for each new data set to be classified is generalized to cover a pool of distances. Instead of optimizing a single distance measure for the given data set, the selection of the optimal distance measure from a predefined pool of alternative measures is attempted systematically and automatically. Furthermore, instead of only selecting the optimal distance measure from a set of alternatives, an attempt is made to optimize the values of the possible control parameters related with the selected distance measure. Specifically, a pool of alternative distance measures is first created and then the differential evolution algorithm is applied to select the optimal distance measure that yields the highest classification accuracy with the current data. After determining the optimal distance measures for the given data set together with their optimal parameters, all determined distance measures are aggregated to form a single total distance measure. The total distance measure is applied to the final classification decisions. The actual classification process is still based on the nearest prototype vector principle; a sample belongs to the class represented by the nearest prototype vector when measured with the optimized total distance measure. During the training process the differential evolution algorithm determines the optimal class vectors, selects optimal distance metrics, and determines the optimal values for the free parameters of each selected distance measure. The results obtained with the above method confirm that the choice of distance measure is one of the most crucial factors for obtaining higher classification accuracy. The results also demonstrate that it is possible to build a classifier that is able to select the optimal distance measure for the given data set automatically and systematically. After finding optimal distance measures together with optimal parameters from the particular distance measure results are then aggregated to form a total distance, which will be used to form the deviation between the class vectors and samples and thus classify the samples. This thesis also discusses two types of aggregation operators, namely, ordered weighted averaging (OWA) based multi-distances and generalized ordered weighted averaging (GOWA). These aggregation operators were applied in this work to the aggregation of the normalized distance values. The results demonstrate that a proper combination of aggregation operator and weight generation scheme play an important role in obtaining good classification accuracy. The main outcomes of the work are the six new generalized versions of previous method called differential evolution classifier. All these DE classifier demonstrated good results in the classification tasks.

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La marca notoria en la CAN

Frente a la limitada existencia de estudios que definan el alcance de la figura de la notoriedad de las marcas en la Comunidad Andina, el autor aporta un marco conceptual, normativo y jurisprudencia de esta figura, , relacionándola con distintos instrumentos internacionales. La necesidad de unificar criterios en ecuador respecto a la interpretación de la normativa vigente para marcas notorias ha sido una de las razones para profundizar el análisis de la notoriedad, pues solo así se contribuirá a incentivar un ambiente de seguridad jurídica en el que tanto los titulares de derechos subjetivos como la instancia administrativa y autoridad nacionales competentes se conduzcan con lineamientos definidos y con actuaciones legales eficientes para consolidar un sistema que tutele de manera eficaz este tipo de derechos. En el transcurso del libro, el lector es retado a analizar el grado de cumplimiento de la legislación respecto de las obligaciones internacionales adquiridas, la conveniencia en el incremento de los niveles de protección y los problemas de aplicación de la normativa vigente.

Study of tyrosine kinases and protein tyrosine phosphorylation

In recent years, our increased understanding of the complex signal transduction mechanisms that regulate cellular function has fueled huge advances in all aspects of biomedical science and cell biology. Platelet and megakaryocyte function is no exception to this. In the last 10 yr our understanding of the receptor biochemistry and the systems that they control has been pivotal in the development of new strategies to inhibit platelet function and thereby prevent thrombosis. Experimental techniques have become more and more elegant, however; the basic toolbox that a researcher requires to study signaling in platelets and megakaryoctes is described in this and several subsequent chapters.

Efeito da sazonalidade no teor proteico e composição de aminoácidos no pólen apícola produzido em Botucatu, Estado de São Paulo

Pós-graduação em Zootecnia - FMVZ