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Basin entropy behavior in a cyclic model of the rock-paper-scissors type
We deal with stochastic network simulations in a model with three distinct
species that compete under cyclic rules which are similar to the rules of the
popular rock-paper-scissors game. We investigate the Hamming distance density
and then the basin entropy behavior, running the simulations for some typical
values of the parameters mobility, predation and reproduction and for very long
time evolutions. The results show that the basin entropy is another interesting
tool of current interest to investigate chaotic features of the network
simulations that are usually considered to describe aspects of biodiversity in
the cyclic three-species model.Comment: 7 pages, 7 figures, 2 tables. To appear in EP
Emotional and behavioral reaction to intrusive thoughts.
A self-report measure of the emotional and behavioral reactions to intrusive thoughts was developed. The article presents data that confirm the stability, reliability, and validity of the new seven-item measure. Emotional and behavioral reactions to intrusions emerged as separate factors on the Emotional and Behavioral Reactions to Intrusions Questionnaire (EBRIQ), a finding confirmed by an independent stress study. Test-retest reliability over 30 to 70 days was good. Expected relationships with other constructs were significant. Stronger negative responses to intrusions were associated with lower mindfulness scores and higher ratings of experiential avoidance, thought suppression, and intensity and frequency of craving. The EBRIQ will help explore differences in reactions to intrusive thoughts in clinical and nonclinical populations, and across different emotional and behavioral states. It will also be useful in assessing the effects of therapeutic approaches such as mindfulness
Preparation and characterization of methacrylate hydrogels for zeta potential control
A technique based on the measurement of streaming potentials has been developed to evaluate the effects of hydrophilic coatings on electroosmotic flow. The apparatus and procedure are described as well as some results concerning the electrokinetic potential of glass capillaries as a function of ionic strength, pH, and temperature. The effect that turbulence and entrance flow conditions have on accurate streaming potential measurements is discussed. Various silane adhesion promoters exhibited only a slight decrease in streaming potential. A coating utilizing a glycidoxy silane base upon which methylcellulose is applied affords a six-fold decrease over uncoated tubes. Hydrophilic methacrylate gels show similar streaming potential behavior, independent of the water content of the gel. By introduction of positive or negative groups into the hydrophilic methacrylate gels, a range of streaming potential values are obtained having absolute positive or negative signs
Qualitative Analysis of Polycycles in Filippov Systems
In this paper, we are concerned about the qualitative behaviour of planar
Filippov systems around some typical minimal sets, namely, polycycles. In the
smooth context, a polycycle is a simple closed curve composed by a collection
of singularities and regular orbits, inducing a first return map. Here, this
concept is extended to Filippov systems by allowing typical singularities lying
on the switching manifold. Our main goal consists in developing a method to
investigate the unfolding of polycycles in Filippov systems. In addition, we
applied this method to describe bifurcation diagrams of Filippov systems around
certain polycycles
Trajectories in a space with a spherically symmetric dislocation
We consider a new type of defect in the scope of linear elasticity theory,
using geometrical methods. This defect is produced by a spherically symmetric
dislocation, or ball dislocation. We derive the induced metric as well as the
affine connections and curvature tensors. Since the induced metric is
discontinuous, one can expect ambiguity coming from these quantities, due to
products between delta functions or its derivatives, plaguing a description of
ball dislocations based on the Geometric Theory of Defects. However, exactly as
in the previous case of cylindric defect, one can obtain some well-defined
physical predictions of the induced geometry. In particular, we explore some
properties of test particle trajectories around the defect and show that these
trajectories are curved but can not be circular orbits.Comment: 11 pages, 3 figure
Physical regularization for the spin-1/2 Aharonov-Bohm problem in conical space
We examine the bound state and scattering problem of a spin-one-half particle
undergone to an Aharonov-Bohm potential in a conical space in the
nonrelativistic limit. The crucial problem of the \delta-function singularity
coming from the Zeeman spin interaction with the magnetic flux tube is solved
through the self-adjoint extension method. Using two different approaches
already known in the literature, both based on the self-adjoint extension
method, we obtain the self-adjoint extension parameter to the bound state and
scattering scenarios in terms of the physics of the problem. It is shown that
such a parameter is the same for both situations. The method is general and is
suitable for any quantum system with a singular Hamiltonian that has bound and
scattering states.Comment: Revtex4, 5 pages, published versio
Non-Local Product Rules for Percolation
Despite original claims of a first-order transition in the product rule model
proposed by Achlioptas et al. [Science 323, 1453 (2009)], recent studies
indicate that this percolation model, in fact, displays a continuous
transition. The distinctive scaling properties of the model at criticality,
however, strongly suggest that it should belong to a different universality
class than ordinary percolation. Here we introduce a generalization of the
product rule that reveals the effect of non-locality on the critical behavior
of the percolation process. Precisely, pairs of unoccupied bonds are chosen
according to a probability that decays as a power-law of their Manhattan
distance, and only that bond connecting clusters whose product of their sizes
is the smallest, becomes occupied. Interestingly, our results for
two-dimensional lattices at criticality shows that the power-law exponent of
the product rule has a significant influence on the finite-size scaling
exponents for the spanning cluster, the conducting backbone, and the cutting
bonds of the system. In all three cases, we observe a continuous variation from
ordinary to (non-local) explosive percolation exponents.Comment: 5 pages, 4 figure
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