Neutron star bulk viscosity, "spin-flip" and GW emission of newly born magnetars

The viscosity-driven "spin-flip" instability in newborn magnetars with interior toroidal magnetic fields is re-examined. We calculate the bulk viscosity coefficient ($\zeta$) of cold, $npe \mu$ matter in neutron stars (NS), for selected values of the nuclear symmetry energy and in the regime where $\beta$-equilibration is slower than characteristic oscillation periods. We show that: i) $\zeta$ is larger than previously assumed and the instability timescale correspondingly shorter; ii) for a magnetically-induced ellipticity $\epsilon_B \lesssim 4 \times 10^{-3}$, typically expected in newborn magnetars, spin-flip occurs for initial spin periods $\lesssim 2-3$ ms, with some dependence on the NS equation of state (EoS). We then calculate the detectability of GW signals emitted by newborn magnetars subject to "spin-flip", by accounting also for the reduction in range resulting from realistic signal searches. For an optimal range of $\epsilon_B \sim (1-5) \times 10^{-3}$, and birth spin period $\lesssim 2$ ms, we estimate an horizon of $\gtrsim 4$ Mpc, and $\gtrsim 30$ Mpc, for Advanced and third generation interferometers at design sensitivity, respectively. A supernova (or a kilonova) is expected as the electromagnetic counterpart of such GW events. Outside of the optimal range for GW emission, EM torques are more efficient in extracting the NS spin energy, which may power even brighter EM transients.Comment: 10 pages, 4 figures, accepted for publication in MNRA

EEF1DP3 (Eukaryotic translation elongation factor 1 delta pseudogene 3)

Eukaryotic translation elongation factor 1 delta pseudogene 3, alias EEF1DP3, is a pseudogene. This review collects the data about its DNA/RNA and on the diseases where it is involved

Could ozone be an effective disinfection measure against the novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)?

The new SARS-Cov-2 / COVID-19 emergency has imposed new disinfection and sanitation measures of work environments also to beauty and health professional workers and in this context ozone shows growing interest. Ozone has proven to be highly effective in killing bacteria, fungi and molds and inactivating viruses both on the surfaces and suspended in air. Ozone proven to be effective also for the inactivation of SARS virus, while for the novel SARS-Cov2 it is supposed that it be equally effective but specific studied are needed

EEF1G/PPP6R3 (11q12-13)

Analysis of the EEF1G/PPP6R3 fusion involving EEF1G (alias, eukaryotic translation elongation factor 1 gamma) gene and PPP6R3 (alias, protein phosphatase 6 regulatory subunit 3) gene. It was detected in lung squamous cell carcinoma

Analytical methods and simulation models to assess innovative operational measures and technologies for rail port terminals: the case of Valencia Principe Felipe terminal

The topic of freight transport by rail is a complex theme and, in recent years, a main issue of European policy. The legislation evolution and the White Paper 2011 have demonstrated the European intention to re-launch this sector. The challenge is to promote the intermodal transport system to the detriment of road freight transport. In this context intermodal freight terminals, play a primary role for the supply chain, they are the connection point between the various transport nodes and the nodal points where the freight are handled, stored and transferred between different modes to final customer. To achieve the purpose, it is strengthen the improvement of existing intermodal freight terminals and the development of innovative intermodal freight terminals towards higher performance (ERRAC, 2012). Many terminal performances improvements have been proposed and sometime experimented. They are normally basing on combinations of operational measures and innovative technologies (e.g. automatic horizontal and parallel storage and handling, automated gate and sensors for tracking systems data exchange) tested in various terminals, with often-contradictory results. The research work described in this paper (developed within the Capacity4Rail EU project) focusses on the assessment of effects that these innovations can have in the intermodal freight terminals combined in various alternative consistent effective scenarios. The methodological framework setup to assess these innovations is basing on a combination of analytical methods based on sequential algorithms and discrete events simulation models. The output of this assessment method are key performance indicators (KPIs) selected according to terminals typologies and related to different aspects (e.g. management, operation and organization). The present paper illustrates the application of the methodological framework, tuned on the operation of various intermodal terminals, for the validation on today operation and the assessment of possible future scenarios to the case study of the Principe Felipe sea-rail terminal in Valencia

i-FRAME – Assessing impacts of social policy innovation in the EU: Proposed methodological framework to evaluate socio-economic returns on investment of social policy innovations

This report presents the final proposal for developing a methodological framework to assess the impacts generated by social policy innovations which promote social investment in the EU, in short i-FRAME. This framework has the objective to provide a structured approach that shall serve as a comprehensive framework for conducting analysis of the economic and social returns on investments of social policy innovations. It also aims to act as a guide to gather insights into replicability and transferability of initiatives which promote social investment across the EU. The report outlines the reviewed and improved theoretical and methodological approach developed by the JRC with help from external experts, and validated by testing the operational components proposed on a number of case studies and scenarios of use. After outlining the conceptual and methodological approach underpinning the i-FRAME (V1.0), the report discusses the proposal for building its operational components according to a structured theoretical framework of a dynamic simulation model for social impact assessment (V1.5). The final proposal for i-FRAME (V2.0) and an overview of the operational components for its implementation are then presented discussing the key elements that should be developed to build a comprehensive i-FRAME Web-Platform and simulator for social impact assessment. Conclusions are then offered in terms of implications for policy and directions for future research. These were drawn after consulting experts from different research disciplines, practitioners and representatives of relevant stakeholders and policymakers, and they include .recommendations for further developing the operational components proposed, paving the way towards building the i-FRAME (V3.0) and beyond.JRC.B.4-Human Capital and Employmen

Ranking services for students via preference elicitation at Padua university

The University of Padua conducted a survey to elicit the preferences of its students for new services that the university, the city and local authorities could offer to improve student life before, during and after graduation. In this paper, we present the statistical methodology for ranking services according to students’ preferences and discuss the resulting ranks of the services grouped in 10 thematic areas. We conclude that the preference elicitation method and the rank estimation method adopted in our research are appropriate for within-university prioritisation of student services

t(2;11)(p23;q12.3) EEF1G/ALK

Review on the translocation t(2;11)(p23;q12.3) EEF1G/ALK involving EEF1G (alias, eukaryotic translation elongation factor 1 gamma) gene and ALK (alias, anaplastic lymphoma kinase) gene. The novel fusion gene and correspondent chimeric protein were observed in pediatric anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) patients. EEF1G/ALK translocation carries an unfavorable prognosis

EEF1G (Eukaryotic translation elongation factor 1 gamma)

Eukaryotic translation elongation factor 1 gamma, alias eEF1G, is a protein that plays a main function in the elongation step of translation process but also covers numerous moonlighting roles. Considering its importance in the cell it is found frequently overexpressed in human cancer cells and thus this review wants to collect the state of the art about EEF1G, with insights on DNA, RNA, protein encoded and the diseases where it is implicated