Bosonization and Duality in Arbitrary Dimensions: New Results

A generic massive Thirring Model in three space-time dimensions exhibits a correspondence with a topologically massive bosonized gauge action associated to a self-duality constraint, and we write down a general expression for this relationship. We also generalize this structure to $d$ dimensions, by adopting the so-called doublet approach, recently introduced. In particular, a non- conventional formulation of the bosonization technique in higher dimensions (in the spirit of $d=3$), is proposed and, as an application, we show how fermionic (Thirring-like) representations for bosonic topologically massive models in four dimensions may be built up.Comment: Revised version, to appear in Phys. Rev.

NEOTROPICAL XENARTHRANS: a data set of occurrence of xenarthran species in the Neotropics

Xenarthrans – anteaters, sloths, and armadillos – have essential functions for ecosystem maintenance, such as insect control and nutrient cycling, playing key roles as ecosystem engineers. Because of habitat loss and fragmentation, hunting pressure, and conflicts with 24 domestic dogs, these species have been threatened locally, regionally, or even across their full distribution ranges. The Neotropics harbor 21 species of armadillos, ten anteaters, and six sloths. Our dataset includes the families Chlamyphoridae (13), Dasypodidae (7), Myrmecophagidae (3), Bradypodidae (4), and Megalonychidae (2). We have no occurrence data on Dasypus pilosus (Dasypodidae). Regarding Cyclopedidae, until recently, only one species was recognized, but new genetic studies have revealed that the group is represented by seven species. In this data-paper, we compiled a total of 42,528 records of 31 species, represented by occurrence and quantitative data, totaling 24,847 unique georeferenced records. The geographic range is from the south of the USA, Mexico, and Caribbean countries at the northern portion of the Neotropics, to its austral distribution in Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, and Uruguay. Regarding anteaters, Myrmecophaga tridactyla has the most records (n=5,941), and Cyclopes sp. has the fewest (n=240). The armadillo species with the most data is Dasypus novemcinctus (n=11,588), and the least recorded for Calyptophractus retusus (n=33). With regards to sloth species, Bradypus variegatus has the most records (n=962), and Bradypus pygmaeus has the fewest (n=12). Our main objective with Neotropical Xenarthrans is to make occurrence and quantitative data available to facilitate more ecological research, particularly if we integrate the xenarthran data with other datasets of Neotropical Series which will become available very soon (i.e. Neotropical Carnivores, Neotropical Invasive Mammals, and Neotropical Hunters and Dogs). Therefore, studies on trophic cascades, hunting pressure, habitat loss, fragmentation effects, species invasion, and climate change effects will be possible with the Neotropical Xenarthrans dataset

A model-driven engineering approach for immersive mixed-reality environments

We propose a model-based engineering approach for development of immersive mixed-reality environments based on supervisory control theory that provides for automated software synthesis. The proposed approach greatly improves the consistency of the design process by employing models as means of communication, whereas supervisory control synthesis caters for system flexibility and evolvability

Rochas silicáticas portadoras de potássio como fontes do nutriente para as plantas solo Potassium-rich silicate rocks as plant nutrient sources

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar, em casa de vegetação, o efeito da aplicação de pó de rochas silicáticas portadoras de K (ultramáfica alcalina, brecha piroclástica e flogopitito) na liberação de K e sobre outros atributos químicos do solo. Foi utilizado um Latossolo Amarelo distrófico coeso com teor de K de 0,03 cmol c dm-3 de solo. As rochas foram testadas sem e com correção da acidez do solo - neste caso, elevando o valor da saturação por bases para 70 %. Inicialmente, as rochas e o corretivo de acidez foram aplicados e incorporados aos solos de cada vaso com 3 kg de solo, deixando-os em incubação por um período de 45 dias, com a umidade em torno de 80 % da capacidade de campo. Foram testadas as doses equivalentes a 75, 150, 225 e 300 kg ha-1 K2O de todas as rochas e do KCl, usado como fonte de referência. Findo o período de incubação, foi realizado um plantio de soja com a finalidade de observar a dissolução das rochas em um ambiente com plantas. As plantas foram colhidas 50 dias depois do plantio. Foram feitas análises do solo após o período de incubação e depois do plantio da soja. As rochas ultramáfica alcalina e brecha piroclástica foram as que mais liberaram K para o solo; a correção da acidez não influenciou o processo de dissolução das rochas.<br>This greenhouse study evaluated the effect of potassium-rich silicate rocks (alkaline ultramaphic, pyroclastic breccia and phlogopite) on the release of K and other chemical nutrients of the soil. A Yellow Latossol with 0.03 cmol c dm-3 K soil was used in the study. The rocks were tested at doses of 75, 150, 225 and 300 kg ha-1 K2O with and without lime, applied to increase the soil base saturation (V-value) to 70 %. The rock and lime materials were mixed with the soil in the pots, watered to 80 % of the soil field capacity and incubated for 45 days. An additional pot containing soil and KCl, the reference K source, was also incubated. After incubation, soybean was sown to evaluate the effect of rock dissolution in a cultivation environment. Plants were harvested 50 days after sowing. Potassium was released in greatest amounts to the soil from ultramafic alkaline and pyroclastic breccia. Liming did not influence the rock dissolution process and K release