Relative commutants of strongly self-absorbing C*-algebras

The relative commutant $A'\cap A^{\mathcal{U}}$ of a strongly self-absorbing algebra $A$ is indistinguishable from its ultrapower $A^{\mathcal{U}}$. This applies both to the case when $A$ is the hyperfinite II$_1$ factor and to the case when it is a strongly self-absorbing C*-algebra. In the latter case we prove analogous results for $\ell_\infty(A)/c_0(A)$ and reduced powers corresponding to other filters on $\bf N$. Examples of algebras with approximately inner flip and approximately inner half-flip are provided, showing the optimality of our results. We also prove that strongly self-absorbing algebras are smoothly classifiable, unlike the algebras with approximately inner half-flip.Comment: Some minor correction

Conflict Between Intellectual Property Rights and Human Rights: A Case Study on Intangible Cultural Heritage

54 pagesThe ability to protect and safeguard cultural heritage is of vital importance to some communities. Without the ability to maintain control over these expressions, external subjects could freely appropriate them, which could negatively affect the community’s identity, spirituality, and general well-being. Increasing awareness regarding cultural heritage provides momentum to better define a legal framework for the protection of the intangible goods that constitute cultural heritage. It is fundamental to ascertain whether the current intellectual property right (IPR) regime represents an adequate model of protection vis-à-vis intangible cultural heritage (ICH). The culture’s unique concerns, which variably affect ICH, make it difficult to compare the rationales for these two legal domains. These concerns are pivotal in elaborating the need for legal protection

Pengaruh Resiko, Kualitas Manajemen, Ukuran Dan Likuiditas Bank Terhadap Capital Adequacy Ratio Bank-Bank Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia

The purposive of this research is to examine the effect of risk, management quality, size and liquidity toward Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR). This research designed as an explorative research with used purposive sampling method to take the data. Data for this study was collected is publication financial report of banks listed in Indonesian Stock Exchange the period 2003-2008. Statistical analysis by using method of Ordinary Least Square (OLS) and Fixed Effect Method. Result of best examination by using method of Fixed Effect Method. The result of research indicated that index risk (risk of asset turnover), management quality, and asset liquidity have the negative impact toward Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR). While liquidity of liability have the positive impact toward Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR)

Therapy for Low Back Pain with Acupuncture and Turmeric

Background: Low Back pain (LBP) is the most common musculoskeletal disorder, affecting 70% - 85% of the adult population, and twelve months after onset of LBP, 45% - 75% of patients are still sick. Low back pain in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is usually associated with kidney or renal meridians. In She syndrome, lower back pain is often caused by pathogen wind, damp, cold, heat and blood stasis, whereas in the Xi syndrome lower back pain usually caused by deficiency of Jing, Qi, Yin, or Yang of the kidney. Purpose: To know the effect of acupuncture therapy at Pishu (BL 20), Shenshu (BL 23), Dachangshu (BL 25), Waiguan (TE 5) as well as herbal therapy using turmeric (Curcuma domestica) on low back pain sufferers. Methods: Acupuncture therapy at Pishu (BL 20), Shenshu (BL 23), Dachangshu (BL 25), Waiguan (TE 5) were given 12 times, 3 times a week. Herbal therapy was given for 30 days, taken 3 times a day with a dose of turmeric 1 gram. Results: This therapy could reduce the scale of low back pain from scale 8 to 0 and the spasme scale from 3 to 0, that also reducing the frequency of low back pain. Conclusion: Acupuncture therapy at Pishu (BL 20), Shenshu (BL 23), Dachangshu (BL 25), Waiguan (TE 5) and herbal therapy with 3 g of turmeric (Curcuma domestica) could resolve lower back pain

Sex-specific roles of cellular inflammation and cardiometabolism in obesity-associated depressive symptomatology.

BackgroundObesity and depression are complex conditions with stronger comorbid relationships among women than men. Inflammation and cardiometabolic dysfunction are likely mechanistic candidates for increased depression risk, and their prevalence differs by sex. Whether these relationships extend to depressive symptoms is poorly understood. Therefore, we analyzed sex in associations between inflammation and metabolic syndrome (MetS) criteria on depressive symptomatology. Specifically, we examined whether sex positively moderates the relationship between depressive symptoms and inflammation among women, and whether MetS has parallel effects among men.MethodsDepressive symptoms, MetS, and inflammation were assessed in 129 otherwise healthy adults. Depressive symptoms were assessed using Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-Ia). Monocyte inflammation regulation (BARIC) was quantified using flow cytometry measurement of TNF-α suppression by β-agonist. Moderation effects of sex on associations between BARIC, MetS criteria, and BDI were estimated using two-way ANOVA and linear regression, adjusting for BMI, and by sex subgroup analyses.ResultsObese individuals reported more depressive symptoms. Sex did not formally moderate this relationship, though BDI scores tended to differ by BMI among women, but not men, in subgroup analysis. Poorer inflammation control and higher MetS criteria were correlated with somatic depressive symptoms. Sex moderated associations between MetS criteria and somatic symptoms; among men, MetS criteria predicted somatic symptoms, not among women. Subgroup analysis further indicated that poorer inflammation control tended to be associated with higher somatic symptoms in women.ConclusionsThese results indicate that obesity-related inflammation and MetS factors have sex-specific effects on depressive symptoms in a non-clinical population. Although pathophysiological mechanisms underlying sex differences remain to be elucidated, our findings suggest that distinct vulnerabilities to depressive symptoms exist between women and men, and highlight the need to consider sex as a key biological variable in obesity-depression relationships. Future clinical studies on comorbid obesity and depression should account for sex, which may optimize therapeutic strategies

Hubungan Antara Kematangan Karir Dan Psychological Well-being Pada Siswa Kelas XII SMA Negeri 5 Semarang

Psychological well-being (PWB) adalah penilaian individu terhadap dirinya yang menunjukkan bahwa dirinya berada pada kondisi sehat mental, yang meliputi sikap positif terhadap dirinya dan orang lain, kemampuan menciptakan lingkungan yang sesuai dengan kebutuhannya dan dimilikinya tujuan yang jelas untuk hidupnya. PWB dipengaruhi seberapa jauh individu mampu memenuhi tugas-tugas perkembangannya. Pada saat yang sama, remaja khususnya yang berada pada kelas XII SMA memiliki beberapa tugas perkembangan yang harus dilaluinya, dan salah satu tugas perkembangan yang mengemuka adalah mempersiapkan karir untuk masa depannya. Remaja yang mampu mempersiapkan karir dan mampu menguasai tugas karir sesuai tahap perkembangan karirnya maka memiliki kematangan karir. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji apakah ada hubungan positif antara kematangan karir dan psychological well-being pada siswa kelas XII SMA Negeri 5 Semarang. Hipotesis awal yang diajukan adalah ada hubungan yang positif antara kematangan karir dan psychological well-being. Artinya, semakin tinggi kematangan karir pada individu maka semakin tinggi pula psychological well-being pada individu tersebut. Subyek dalam penelitian ini adalah kelas XII SMA Negeri 5 Semarang. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode cluster random sampling, sehingga sampel yang didapat berjumlah 118 siswa. Skala yang digunakan adalah skala psychological well being berjumlah 32 aitem dan skala kematangan karir berjumlah 37 aitem. Metode analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini analisis regresi yang menunjukkan angka sebesar .55 dengan p = .000 (p < .05) yang artinya ada hubungan yang positif dan signifikan antara kematangan karir dan psychological well-being pada siswa kelas XII di SMA Negeri 5 Semarang

The UTMOST: A hybrid digital signal processor transforms the MOST

The Molonglo Observatory Synthesis Telescope (MOST) is an 18,000 square meter radio telescope situated some 40 km from the city of Canberra, Australia. Its operating band (820-850 MHz) is now partly allocated to mobile phone communications, making radio astronomy challenging. We describe how the deployment of new digital receivers (RX boxes), Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) based filterbanks and server-class computers equipped with 43 GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) has transformed MOST into a versatile new instrument (the UTMOST) for studying the dynamic radio sky on millisecond timescales, ideal for work on pulsars and Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs). The filterbanks, servers and their high-speed, low-latency network form part of a hybrid solution to the observatory's signal processing requirements. The emphasis on software and commodity off-the-shelf hardware has enabled rapid deployment through the re-use of proven 'software backends' for its signal processing. The new receivers have ten times the bandwidth of the original MOST and double the sampling of the line feed, which doubles the field of view. The UTMOST can simultaneously excise interference, make maps, coherently dedisperse pulsars, and perform real-time searches of coherent fan beams for dispersed single pulses. Although system performance is still sub-optimal, a pulsar timing and FRB search programme has commenced and the first UTMOST maps have been made. The telescope operates as a robotic facility, deciding how to efficiently target pulsars and how long to stay on source, via feedback from real-time pulsar folding. The regular timing of over 300 pulsars has resulted in the discovery of 7 pulsar glitches and 3 FRBs. The UTMOST demonstrates that if sufficient signal processing can be applied to the voltage streams it is possible to perform innovative radio science in hostile radio frequency environments.Comment: 12 pages, 6 figure