Homormophic Images and their Isomorphism Types

In this thesis we have presented original homomorphic images of permutations and monomial progenitors. In some cases we have used the double coset enumeration tech- nique to construct the images and for all of the homomorphic images that we have discovered, the isomorphism type of each group is given. The homomorphic images discovered include Linear groups, Alternating groups, and two sporadic simple groups J1 and J2X2 where J1 is the smallest Janko group and J2 is the second Janko sporadic group

A Phenomenological Research Study on the Effects of Paternal Abandonment on Hispanic Women in South Florida and their Conflict Management Skills

Even though women who have been abandoned by their fathers at a young age are more likely to exhibit destructive behaviors as adults, there are cases in which women develop new social skills and become successful at building new relationships (Stolberg, Complair & Wells, 1987). The main purpose for this phenomenological research wasto understand the shared experiences of Hispanic women who were abandoned by their fathers at a young age and explore their conflict management skills. This research wasguided by the following research question: What are the lived experiences of Hispanic women who were abandoned by their fathers before the age of seven? Through conducting and analyzing phenomenological interviews with 25 participants and using the lenses of attachment theory, social construct and phenomenology, this research will contribute to scholarshipin different arenas. Findings of this research used the participant’s shared recommendations and suggestions as a means for discussion to help women who were abandoned as children prevent and cope with conflict effectively. Finally,this research will help social scientists understand whether being abandoned by a father at a young age has any effects in a Hispanic woman’s conflict resolution skills

El desarrollo del Registro Único Nacional de Tránsito - RUNT en los organismos de tránsito nacionales

Artículo de reflexiónEste artículo se buscó identificar la importancia del Registro Único Nacional de Transporte Runt, en los organismos de tránsito a nivel nacional, la comodidad para los ciudadanos, por otra parte, la manera como se centralizó la información de los diferente entes intervinientes en el momento de realizar un trámite para el registro automotor, y el registro de licencias de conducción entre otros.INTRODUCCIÓN 1. CONSIDERACIONES PREVIAS 2. SISTEMA DE TRANSPORTE EN COLOMBIA 3.REGISTRO ÚNICO NACIONAL DE TRÁNSITO - RUNT 4.CONCLUSIONES FINALES REFERENCIASPregradoAbogad

Integrative Pathway Analysis Pipeline For Mirna And Mrna Data

The identification of pathways that are involved in a particular phenotype helps us understand the underlying biological processes. Traditional pathway analysis techniques aim to infer the impact on individual pathways using only mRNA levels. However, recent studies showed that gene expression alone is unable to capture the whole picture of biological phenomena. At the same time, MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are newly discovered gene regulators that have shown to play an important role in diagnosis, and prognosis for different types of diseases. Current pathway analysis techniques do not take miRNAs into consideration. In this project, we investigate the effect of integrating miRNA and mRNA expression in pathway analysis. In order to analyze biological pathways using miRNA expression data, we developed a novel method that augments KEGG pathways with microRNAs targeting genes. To validate our method, we analyzed nine GEO datasets. We also performed the analyses using just mRNA as well as using the integrative state-of-the-art method (microGraphite) to compare the results. In each case, we monitored the position of the pathway describing the given condition. We observed that our method outperforms the state-of-the-art approach

Developing the modern heroine of fantasy literature: An examination of Lyra from His Dark Materials and Clary from The Mortal Instruments

This work looks at the figure of the heroine as present through the characters of Lyra Belacqua in His Dark Materials and Clary Fairchild in The Mortal Instruments. The characters will be analysed within the fantasy genre and the tradition of the heroic figure. By defining the hero and the heroine, two types of characters with different traits, I will show that the heroic archetype for the female is not entirely set. Lyra and Clary share some similarities but their relation to their respective role is perceived and fulfilled through varying degrees of commitment. The analysis will be contained to the first book of His Dark Materials trilogy and to the fifth of The Mortal Instruments series. In these books the characters show very specific qualities that start to define the still growing archetype of the heroine

Quantitative approach for the risk assessment of African swine fever and Classical swine fever introduction into the United States through legal imports of pigs and swine products.

The US livestock safety strongly depends on its capacity to prevent the introduction of Transboundary Animal Diseases (TADs). Therefore, accurate and updated information on the location and origin of those potential TADs risks is essential, so preventive measures as market restrictions can be put on place. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the current risk of African swine fever (ASF) and Classical swine fever (CSF) introduction into the US through the legal importations of live pigs and swine products using a quantitative approach that could be later applied to other risks. Four quantitative stochastic risk assessment models were developed to estimate the monthly probabilities of ASF and CSF release into the US, and the exposure of susceptible populations (domestic and feral swine) to these introductions at state level. The results suggest a low annual probability of either ASF or CSF introduction into the US, by any of the analyzed pathways (5.5*10-3). Being the probability of introduction through legal imports of live pigs (1.8*10-3 for ASF, and 2.5*10-3 for CSF) higher than the risk of legally imported swine products (8.90*10-4 for ASF, and 1.56*10-3 for CSF). This could be caused due to the low probability of exposure associated with this type of commodity (products). The risk of feral pigs accessing to swine products discarded in landfills was slightly higher than the potential exposure of domestic pigs through swill feeding. The identification of the months at highest risk, the origin of the higher risk imports, and the location of the US states most vulnerable to those introductions (Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin for live swine and California, Florida and Texas for swine products), is valuable information that would help to design prevention, risk-mitigation and early-detection strategies that would help to minimize the catastrophic consequences of potential ASF/CSF introductions into the US

Design and in Vitro Evaluation of a New Nano-Microparticulate System for Enhanced Aqueous-Phase Solubility of Curcumin

Curcumin, a yellow polyphenol derived from the turmeric Curcuma longa, has been associated with a diverse therapeutic potential including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, and anticancer properties. However, the poor aqueous solubility and low bioavailability of curcumin have limited its potential when administrated orally. In this study, curcumin was encapsulated in a series of novel nano-microparticulate systems developed to improve its aqueous solubility and stability. The nano-microparticulate systems are based entirely on biocompatible, biodegradable, and edible polymers including chitosan, alginate, and carrageenan. The particles were synthesized via ionotropic gelation. Encapsulating the curcumin into the hydrogel nanoparticles yielded a homogenous curcumin dispersion in aqueous solution compared to the free form of curcumin. Also, the in vitro release profile showed up to 95% release of curcumin from the developed nano-microparticulate systems after 9 hours in PBS at pH 7.4 when freeze-dried particles were used.CONACYTCUPIAPharmac

Analyse du couplage main-système haptique par identification de paramètres

International audienceL'analyse du couplage main-système haptique comme un seul système non séparable est une question importante pour le développement de dispositifs de haute qualité et leur utilisation dans des tâches dynamiques où la modalité haptique joue un rôle important. En particulier, nous nous intéressons aux gestes ou tâches périodiques ainsi qu'aux modèles d'interaction capables de les générer.Nous proposons l'équation de Van der Pol comme une première approche pour la modélisation du couplage main-système haptique. Nous analysons ce système et nous identifions ses paramètres à partir des données de position acquises lors des simulations sous MATLAB et sur la plateforme temps réel ERGOS. Dans ce document, nous présentons des résultats préliminaires. L'identification des paramètres du système couplé devrait nous permettre d'améliorer les performances des dispositifs haptiques

Using Periodic Systems to Model Hand-Haptic Interface Coupling

International audienceThe analysis of hand-haptic interface coupling as a whole system is an important question for the development of high quality haptic devices and their use in dynamical tasks where the haptic modality plays an important role. In this paper, we propose a periodic system, the Van der Pol equation, as a first approach for modeling hand-haptic interface coupling. In particular, we are interested in periodical gestures or tasks and the interaction models able to generate them. We analyze this system and we identify its parameters from the data position acquired during simulation. In this paper we present some preliminary results.The identification of this parameters should lead as to improve haptic systems performances