Technical Note TN 2.2 Fuel load sampling of a Cupressus sempervirens hedge

In this document, data from a destructive sampling of a Cupressus sempervirens hedgerow are shown, as well as the followed methodology. Measures of sizes and weights have been taken. With these data, moisture content, fuel load and bulk density have been calculated. Different fuel classes (state and diameter) have been taken into account.Postprint (updated version

Technical Note TN 2.4. Fuel sampling, tree ignition and burning tests in ADAI facilities

In this document, the followed methodology to characterize several natural fuels (trees of Cupressus arizonica, Cupressocyparis leylandii, Prunus laurocerasus and Thuja occidentalis) is presented. Also, the ignition method and the equipment used to monitor the burning of these fuels in two different configurations are described. These activities were performed in ADAI facilities (Lousa, Portugal).Preprin

WUI state of the art and regulatory needs in Europe

The document summarizes the state of the art of the regulationsrelevant to WUI in Europe, providing an organized set of references to the specific regulatory documents. It is focused on three main relevant topics: i) fuel-reduced fringes; ii) Building codes and standards; iii)Wildland-Industrial Interface. Current regulations are analysed and compared, leading to the identification of important needs and limitations of the current European regulatory frameworkPreprin

Variable-based multi-module data caches for clustered VLIW processors

Memory structures consume an important fraction of the total processor energy. One solution to reduce the energy consumed by cache memories consists of reducing their supply voltage and/or increase their threshold voltage at an expense in access time. We propose to divide the L1 data cache into two cache modules for a clustered VLIW processor consisting of two clusters. Such division is done on a variable basis so that the address of a datum determines its location. Each cache module is assigned to a cluster and can be set up as a fast power-hungry module or as a slow power-aware module. We also present compiler techniques in order to distribute variables between the two cache modules and generate code accordingly. We have explored several cache configurations using the Mediabench suite and we have observed that the best distributed cache organization outperforms traditional cache organizations by 19%-31% in energy-delay and by 11%-29% in energy-delay. In addition, we also explore a reconfigurable distributed cache, where the cache can be reconfigured on a context switch. This reconfigurable scheme further outperforms the best previous distributed organization by 3%-4%.Peer ReviewedPostprint (published version

Main specifications of CFD codes for WUIVIEW activities

CFD simulations will be the core activity of the WUVIEW performance based fire safety analysis. The purpose of this document is to provide WUIVIEW partners with a general overview of the CFD codes to be used in the Action. The general simulation framework is described, particularly highlighting data inputs and scenario description requirements, to be developed in subsequent WUIVIEW WPs. This TN provides the technical foundations and main specifications of the databases to be designed within the WUIVIEW working program (ongoing action by UPC).Postprint (updated version

The importance of early parenting for later child outcomes: A study with Spanish families with children with disabilities

Children with different disability conditions have varied developmental trajectories, which perhaps influences parent-child interaction. For these and all infants, an optimal home environment that includes good parenting and positive parent-child interactions predicts better developmental outcomes (Spiker et al., 2005). Interventions using a family-centered, parenting-focused approach result in better parenting behavior that contributes to improved early child development (Avellar & Suplee, 2013; Roggman & Cardia, 2016). Information on parent-child interaction patterns is needed to guide intervention in natural contexts of families (Fuligni & Brooks-Gunn, 2013). Parent-child interaction data were collected from 44 mothers and 35 fathers interacting with their children (23 to 47 months) who had a disability and were in one of eight Spanish Early Interventions Centers. Mothers and fathers, separately, auto-recorded 10-minute play sessions at home. Parental interactions were assessed using PICCOLO (Roggman et al., 2013), a standardized measure of parenting. Two independent observers coded the interactions; strong intra-class correlation coefficients were found (.82 to .97 for mothers, .77 to .89 for fathers). The BSID-III scales (Bayley, 2015) assessed children’s development. Mothers scored slightly higher than did fathers. Scores varied by PICCOLO domains but were consistent with other PICCOLO studies of typical developing children (Roggman et al., 2013). Mother and father’s scores correlated indicating that the higher the scores of mothers in any dimension correlated with those of the parents combined. Positive significant Pearson correlations were found between parenting and child’s development with different patterns of father and mother domains predicting better language and cognitive outcomes. Although barriers to optimal parenting need further investigation, PICCOLO can be a useful tool to support optimal parenting.Universidad de Málaga. Campus de Excelencia Internacional Andalucía Tech

From abm to continuous, a tuberculosis alveolar infection model

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Instalación y difusión migratoria en España e Italia

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Análisis de los proteomas de dos micoplasmas : Mycoplasma penetrans y Microplasma genitalium /

Consultable des del TDXTítol obtingut de la portada digitalitzadaLa memòria que es presenta està composta per dos treballs d'investigació que tot i estar relacionats, formen cadascun un capítol independent. En la primera part del treball s'ha realitzat l'estudi del proteoma de Mycoplasma penetrans mitjançant electroforesis bidimensional i espectrometria de masses. S'ha generat un mapa de referència del proteoma d'aquest patogen humà, que compren els rangs de pH de 4 a 11 en tres finestres, de 4 a 7, de 6 a 9 i de 7 a 11NL (No lineal). Mitjançant tinció especifica s'ha obtingut el fosfoproteoma d'aquest organisme en el rang de pH de 4 a 7, i també s'han determinat els llocs específics de fosforilació de dos proteïnes, un transportador ABC i el Factor de elongació Tu. En la segona part del treball s'ha realitzat l'anàlisi del proteoma de Mycoplasma genitalium, ampliant la informació ja existent sobre el proteoma d'aquest patogen humà. S'ha analitzat el proteoma d'aquest organisme en fase de creixement estacionaria final utilitzant gradients estrets de pH. Per aquest micoplasma també s'ha generat una imatge del fosfoproteoma en el rang de pH de 4 a7, i s'ha pogut, també, determinar el lloc específic de fosforilació d'una proteïna implicada en l'adhesió d'aquest micoplasma, la proteïna P110.La memoria que se presenta está formada por dos trabajos de investigación que todo y estar relacionados entre si, forman cada uno un capítulo independiente. En la primera parte del trabajo se ha realizado un estudio del proteoma de Mycoplasma penetrans mediante electroforesis bidimensional y espectrometría de masas. Se ha generado un mapa de referencia del proteoma de este patógeno humano, que comprende el rango de pH de 4 a 11 en tres ventanas, de 4 a 7 de 6 a 9 y de 7 a 11NL (no lineal). Mediante tinción específica se ha obtenido el fosfoproteoma de este organismo en el rango de pH de 4 a 7, y también se han determinado los sitios específicos de fosforilación de dos proteínas, un transportador ABC y el Factor de elongación Tu. En la segunda parte del trabajo se ha realizado un análisis del proteoma de Mycoplasma genitalium, ampliando la información ya existente sobre el proteoma de este patógeno humano. Se ha analizado el proteoma de este organismo en la fase de crecimiento estacionaria final utilizando gradientes estrechos de pH. Para este micoplasma también se ha generado una imagen del fosfoproteoma en el rango de pH de 4 a 7, y se ha podido determinar también, el sitio específico de fosforilación de una proteína implicada en la adhesión de este micoplasma, la proteína P110.The report herein presented is composed of two research works that although they are related, they form an independent chapter. In the first part of this research the proteome of Mycoplasma penetrans has been analyzed using the combination of two-dimensional electrophoresis and mass spectrometry. A proteome reference map of this human pathogen has been constructed including the pH ranges of 4 to 11 in three windows, from 4 to 7, from 6 to 9 and from 7 to 11NL (Non lineal). With a specific phosphoprotein staining method, the phosphoproteome of this microorganism has been obtained in the pH range of 4 to 7. The specific phosphorylation sites have been characterized for two proteins, an ABC transporter and the Elongation Factor Tu. In the second part of this research, the proteome of Mycoplasma genitalium has been analyzed, extending the previous information of the proteome of this human pathogen. The proteome of this microorganism has been analyzed in the final stationary growth phase using narrow pH gradients. The phosphoproteome has been also analyzed for this microorganism using the specific phosphoprotein staining in the pH range of 4 to 7. The specific phosphorylation site has been characterized in a protein involved in adhesion, the protein P110