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Distribución y ecologÃa de Echinospartum horridum (Vahl) Rothm. en Navarra.
Se ha estudiado la distribución y el habitat de Echinospartum horridum
(Vahl) Rothm. (Genista hórrida (Vahl) D.C.) en la provincia
de Navarra
Estudio del polen atmosférico primaveral de la ciudad de Pamplona
El presente trabajo es un estudio del polen presente en la atmósfera de Pamplona, recogido diariamente durante los meses de marzo, abril, mayo, junio de 1978. Abstract: The spring atmospherical pollen of Pamplona is studied in this work. The pollen has been collected everyday during spring´s months of March, April, May, June in 1978
The Large- Limit of the Two-Hermitian-matrix model by the hidden BRST method
This paper discusses the large N limit of the two-Hermitian-matrix model in
zero dimensions, using the hidden BRST method. A system of integral equations
previously found is solved, showing that it contained the exact solution of the
model in leading order of large .Comment: 19 pages, Latex,CERN--TH-6531/9
Detection potential to point-like neutrino sources with the NEMO-km3 telescope
The NEMO Collaboration is conducting an R&D activity towards the construction
of a Mediterranean km3 neutrino telescope. In this work, we present the results
of Monte Carlo simulation studies on the capability of the proposed NEMO
telescope to detect and identify point-like sources of high energy muon
neutrinos.Comment: To be published on BCN06 proceedings (Barcelona, July 4-7, 2006
Advances in the analysis of short span railway bridges for high-speed lines
The physical model based on moving constant loads is widely used for the analysis of railway bridges. Nevertheless, the moving loads model is not well suited for the study of short bridges (L⩽20–25 m) since the results it produces (displacements and accelerations) are much greater than those obtained from more sophisticated ones. In this paper two factors are analysed which are believed to have an influence in the dynamic behaviour of short bridges. These two factors are not accounted for by the moving loads model and are the following: the distribution of the loads due to the presence of the sleepers and ballast layer, and the train–bridge interaction. In order to decide on their influence several numerical simulations have been performed. The results are presented and discussed herein
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Signs and Metabolic Syndrome in Premenopausal Hispanic/Latina Women: the HCHS/SOL Study
Context: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition of androgen excess in women, is associated with cardiometabolic risk factors; however, this association is not fully characterized in a population-based sample of premenopausal women and high-risk groups such as Hispanics/Latinas. Objective: We examined the association of PCOS signs and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in premenopausal Hispanic/Latina women. Methods: This cross-sectional analysis includes 1427 women age 24 to 44 years from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos. PCOS signs included menstrual cycle greater than 35 days or irregular, self-reported PCOS, and oral contraceptive use to regulate periods or acne, and a composite of 1 or more PCOS signs. We calculated odds ratios (OR) and 95% CI for MetS, accounting for sociodemographic factors and the complex survey design; an additional model included body mass index (BMI). Results: The mean age was 34 years and 30% reported any PCOS sign. The odds of MetS were higher in women reporting cycles greater than 35 days or irregular (OR 1.63; CI: 1.07-2.49) vs cycles 24 to 35 days, self-reported PCOS (OR 2.49; CI: 1.38-4.50) vs no PCOS, and any PCOS sign (OR 1.58; CI: 1.10-2.26) vs none. We found no association between OC use to regulate periods or acne and MetS (OR 1.1; CI: 0.6-1.8). When adjusting for BMI, only the association of self-reported PCOS and MetS was attenuated (OR 1.78; CI: 0.92-3.44). Conclusions: In Hispanic/Latina women, irregular menstrual cycles, self-reported PCOS, and any PCOS sign were associated with MetS and could indicate women at metabolic disease risk
On Adler-Bell-Jackiw Anomaly in 3-brane Scenario
We investigate the ABJ anomaly in the framework of an effective field theory
for a 3-brane scenario and show that the contribution from induced gravity on
the brane depends on both the topological structure of the bulk space-time and
the embedding of the brane in the bulk. This fact implies the existence of a
non-trivial vacuum structure of bulk quantum gravity. Furthermore, we argue
that this axial gravitational anomaly may not necessarily be cancelled by
choosing the matter content on the brane since it could be considered as a
possible effect from bulk quantum gravity.Comment: 17 pages, RevTex, no figures. Some further misprints are correcte
Integrin activation - the importance of a positive feedback
Integrins mediate cell adhesion and are essential receptors for the
development and functioning of multicellular organisms. Integrin activation is
known to require both ligand and talin binding and to correlate with cluster
formation but the activation mechanism and precise roles of these processes are
not yet resolved. Here mathematical modeling, with known experimental
parameters, is used to show that the binding of a stabilizing factor, such as
talin, is alone insufficient to enable ligand-dependent integrin activation for
all observed conditions; an additional positive feedback is required.Comment: in press in Bulletin of Mathematical Biolog
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