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On the stability of the shear-free condition
The evolution equation for the shear is reobtained for a spherically
symmetric anisotropic, viscous dissipative fluid distribution, which allows us
to investigate conditions for the stability of the shear-free condition. The
specific case of geodesic fluids is considered in detail, showing that the
shear-free condition, in this particular case, may be unstable, the departure
from the shear-free condition being controlled by the expansion scalar and a
single scalar function defined in terms of the anisotropy of the pressure, the
shear viscosity and the Weyl tensor or, alternatively, in terms of the
anisotropy of the pressure, the dissipative variables and the energy density
inhomogeneity.Comment: 19 pages Latex. To appear in Gen. Rel. Gra
Dissipative fluids out of hydrostatic equilibrium
In the context of the M\"{u}ller-Israel-Stewart second order phenomenological
theory for dissipative fluids, we analyze the effects of thermal conduction and
viscosity in a relativistic fluid, just after its departure from hydrostatic
equilibrium, on a time scale of the order of relaxation times. Stability and
causality conditions are contrasted with conditions for which the ''effective
inertial mass'' vanishes.Comment: 21 pages, 1 postscript figure (LaTex 2.09 and epsfig.sty required)
Submitted to Classical and Quantum Gravit
Some analytical models of radiating collapsing spheres
We present some analytical solutions to the Einstein equations, describing
radiating collapsing spheres in the diffusion approximation. Solutions allow
for modeling physical reasonable situations. The temperature is calculated for
each solution, using a hyperbolic transport equation, which permits to exhibit
the influence of relaxational effects on the dynamics of the system.Comment: 17 pages Late
Proximal, Microbiological and Color Evaluation and Comparison of the Meat of Llamas (Lama glama) and Alpacas (Vicugna pacos)
In this study, the meat of llama (Lama glama) and alpaca (Vicugna pacos) were examined. Data were analyzed through the analysis of variance (ANOVA) using the Centurion Statgraphics software. The bromatological characteristics of the meat were evaluated through proximal analysis. A high percentage of protein content was identified, with a higher value in the llama meat (24.025%). Regarding the ethereal extract, minimum values were obtained in the alpaca meat (2.707%), indicating lean meat. The humidity was variable depending on the conditions of the conservation, and the organic matter present in the meat defined the ash content, which was not higher than 5%. In terms of the microbiological analyses, the value of viable aereobic mesophiles in llama meat was 1330 cfu/g, and in alpaca meat it was 1490 cfu/g; and the values for E. coli were 0.500 cfu/g and 1,250 cfu/g, respectively.
Keywords: software, Lama glama, Vicugna pacos, proximal analysis, microbiological requirements.
RESUMEN
La carne de Llama (Lama glama) y Alpaca (Vicugna pacos) cumple con los requisitos para ser considerada como carne; Mediante el análisis de varianza (ANOVA) utilizando el Software Statgraphics Centurion se evalúa los requisitos bromatológicos por medio del análisis proximal de las carnes en estudio, donde se identifica un alto porcentaje en el contenido de proteína, lo que conlleva a un elevado valor biológico en ambas especies, siendo más destacada, en la carne de llama con 24,025%; En cuanto a extracto etéreo se obtiene valores mínimos en especial en la carne de alpaca con 2,707%, favoreciendo a la obtención de carne magra; En lo referente a humedad va a ser variable dependiendo de las condiciones de conservación de la misma, mientras tanto la materia orgánica presente en la carne define el contenido de cenizas, el cual no podrá ser mayor al 5%. En relación a los análisis microbiológicos los valores de Mesófilos Aereobios Viables en la carne de llama fueron 1330 ufc/g, en la carne de alpaca 1490 ufc/g, para E. Coli de 0,500 ufc/g, y 1,250 ufc/g respectivamente encontrándose dentro de lo establecido en la Norma, y valores no permisibles por la presencia de Coliformes Totales.
Palabras clave: software, Lama glama, Vicugna pacos, análisis proximal, requerimientos microbiológicos
Why hyperbolic theories of dissipation cannot be ignored: Comments on a paper by Kostadt and Liu
Contrary to what is asserted in a recent paper by Kostadt and Liu ("Causality
and stability of the relativistic diffusion equation"), experiments can tell
apart (and in fact do) hyperbolic theories from parabolic theories of
dissipation. It is stressed that the existence of a non--negligible relaxation
time does not imply for the system to be out of the hydrodynamic regime.Comment: 8 pages Latex, to appear in Phys.Rev.
Spanish radiographers’ concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic
Introduction: The current outbreak of COVID-19 has caused worldwide healthcare and social emergency in which healthcare professionals were under extreme work conditions while being fearful of becoming infected or spreading the disease to their relatives. The perceived threat of COVID-19 has the potential to cause severe psychological maladjustment. The aim of the study is to explore Spanish radiographers' concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This study was quantitative, observational and cross-sectional. The sample was made up of 546 radiographers working in Spain during the outbreak. The instrument used for analysis was an ad hoc questionnaire with socio-demographic questions and the questionnaire on perception of threat from COVID-19 validate to spanish healthcare professionals. Results: The sample consisted of 70.1% of female, 29.7% of male and 0.2% undeclare sex participants. The results showed a high level of a perceived threat from COVID-19 (7.57 ± 0.088), furthermore we observed a high level of threat about the possibility of infecting family members (8.49 ± 0.25), patients (8.33 ± 0.086), and coworkers (8.35 ± 0.084). Furthermore, females have a higher level of a perception of threat to spread infection between patients (r = -0.136; p = 0.001) and coworkers (r = -0.118; p = 0.006), than males. Conclusion: COVID-19 pandemic is perceived as a serious threat, being especially concerned about the threat of spreading the infection to family, coworkers, and patients. The perception of risk depends partly on professionals' gender and family responsibilities. Implications for practice: Our findings suggest that it is recommended that healthcare professionals receive formation to reinforce and improve their emotional competencies for coping successfully with potentially stressful situations like COVI19 pandemic
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