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Asymmetrical structure of ionization and kinematics in the Seyfert galaxy NGC 5033
We present integral field spectroscopy of NGC 5033, a low luminosity Seyfert
galaxy. The observations were made with INTEGRAL, a fiber based system
operating at the WHT. The intensity map of the H emission line
represents a spiral or ring-like pattern of HII regions. On the contrary, the
[OIII] intensity map morphology is markedly anisotropic. The strong
morphological differences imply that the [OIII] emitters represent highly
ionized gas illuminated by the central source. The [OIII] map morphology is
compatible with a biconical structure of ionization induced by strong
extinction in the galaxy disc that also obscures half of the spheroidal stellar
bulge. We identify the spectrum corresponding to the Seyfert 1 nucleus from the
presence of H broad emission lines. This spectrum is located in a region
where strong extinction is expected but exhibits the bluest spectral energy
distribution. The Seyfert 1 nucleus seems to be offcenter with respect to the
stellar rotation center. This result has been also found in other Seyfert
galaxies and interpreted in terms of a past merger. The offcentering could
indicate the presence of nonsymmetric departures in the gravitational potential
which could be fueling the active nucleus. The kinematics of the [OIII]
emitters show important deviations at a kpc scale with respect to the stellar
velocity field and show features related to the asymmetrical morphology of the
high ionization region.Comment: 9 pages, accepted for publication in Astronomy and Astrophysics.
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Non-circular motion evidences in the circumnuclear region of M100 (NGC 4321)
We analyse new integral field spectroscopy of the inner region (central 2.5
kpc) of the spiral galaxy NGC 4321 to study the peculiar kinematics of this
region. Fourier analysis of the velocity residuals obtained by subtracting an
axisymmetric rotation model from the velocity field, indicates
that the distortions are {\em global} features generated by an
perturbation of the gravitational potential which can be explained by the
nuclear bar. This bar has been previously observed in the near-infrared but not
in the optical continuum dominated by star formation. We detect the optical
counterpart of this bar in the 2D distribution of the old stellar population
(inferred from the equivalent width map of the stellar absorption lines). We
apply the Tremaine--Weinberg method to the stellar velocity field to calculate
the pattern speed of the inner bar, obtaining a value of
=160. This value is considerably la
rger than the one obtained when a simple bar model is considered. However the
uncertainties in the pattern speed determination prevent us to give support to
alternative scenarios.Comment: 11 pages, 11 figures, accepted for publication in MNRA
Soncillo (Burgos) : aula activa de la naturaleza
Copia digital : Junta de Castilla y León. Consejería de Cultura y Turismo, 201
Physical activity quantification in elder women
Cuantificación de la actividad física en mujeres mayores
P14 282. Endocarditis protésica. experiencia de 20 años
ObjetivosRevisamos la experiencia de nuestro centro en endocarditis protésica (EP).Material y métodosEntre 1990–2010, se intervienen 62 casos, que representaron el 23% de 276 casos totales de endocarditis y 2,46% de pacientes valvulares (precoces 0,58% con 20 casos, tardías 1,68% con 42 casos). No hubo diferencias en tipo ni localización de las prótesis, ni en incidencia entre las dos décadas (2,59% en 1990–2000 y 2,32% en 2000–2010). Edad media 59 años. Gérmenes: S. viridans 20,9%; S. epidermidis 16,1%; S. aureus 11,6%; C. burnetii 9,6%; enterococos 8%; difteroides 6,4%; hongos 6,4%. En un 8% de los casos se encontraron gérmenes raros aislados, mientras que no se identificó germen en 12,9%. Se intervinieron de forma urgente el 30% de pacientes (19 casos, el 45% de formas precoces y el 23% de formas tardías).ResultadosLa mortalidad precoz fue del 16%, a expensas sobre todo de EP precoz (12%). La supervivencia global a 10 años fue del 50%, con diferencias entre los dos grupos (EP precoz 15%; EP tardía 66%). El 70% de supervivientes se encuentra actualmente en clase funcional I-II/IV.ConclusiónLa EP sigue teniendo una incidencia relativamente elevada en nuestro medio. La EP precoz tiene una mortalidad muy elevada. La cirugía de la EP tardía tiene muy buenos resultados a largo plazo
Estimation of photovoltaic potential for electricity self-sufficiency: A study case of military facilities in northwest Spain
Renewable energies, including photovoltaic energy, are attracting widespread
international attention, in reaction to worsening environmental problems and the
diminishing long-term sustainability of fossil fuel energies. In this work, the potential
benefits of installing photovoltaic panels on several buildings at the Spanish
Naval Military School (Escuela Naval Militar, ENM) of Mar ın are considered. The
two salient advantages are significant economic savings from the production and
the sale of electricity to the Spanish Electricity Network and achieving selfsufficiency
in electricity requirements. Consequently, the main objective of this
work is to estimate the energy potential of photovoltaic installations on the roofs of
the ENM buildings. This is the first time that a project of this nature and size is presented
to the Spanish Navy. To that end, a three-dimensional geographic analysis
of the buildings is performed using three freeware software: Trimble SketchUp,
Skelion, and Photovoltaic Geographical Information System. An economic study is
also conducted to determine the feasibility of the installations, by estimating the
Net Present Value of the photovoltaic installation and the Internal Rate of Return
associated with the project. Subsequently, a sensitivity analysis that considers the
most important parameters for the calculation of the amortization period is reported.
The results show that the installation could fulfill the ENM electrical demands and
could, in addition, generate significant economic benefits. The conclusions end with
a recommendation to consider the merits of the proposed solution.Regional
Government of Castilla y Le on (Ref. BU034U16), under European Regional Development Fund,
and the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness under the IþD þ i state
programme Challenges for the Society (Ref. ENE-2014-54601-R). One of the authors, David
Gonz alez Pe~na, thanks Junta de Castilla-Le on for economic support (PIRTU Program, ORDEN
EDU/301/2015
Effect of exercise on gut microbiota and metabolic status modulation in an in vivo model of early obesity and NAFLD
1 p.Childhood obesity is one of the most serious
public health concerns from this century, associated with metabolic
syndrome, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and gut microbiota
alterations. Physical exercise improves obesity and NAFLD
progression, modulating the gut microbial balance. We aim to
investigate the effect of physical exercise on gut microbiota and the
metabolic status of an in vivo model of early obesity, metabolic
syndrome, and NAFLD. Resumen de un trabajo resultado del proyecto de investigación financiado por la Consejería de Educación de la Junta de Castilla y León (referencia LE063U16)S
Denervación renal en el tratamiento de la hipertensión arterial. Posicionamiento conjunto de la SEH-LELHA y la ACI-SEC
Hypertension is the most prevalent cardiovascular risk factor. Despite pharmacological treatment, a high percentage of patients do not achieve an adequate blood pressure control. Renal sympathetic denervation is a minimally invasive intervention for the management of hypertension involving the interruption of the renal artery sympathetic nervous system using a catheter-based approach. The early studies showed promising results, but the controversial results coming from the SYMPLICITY HTN-3 trial sent this technique into oblivion. Over the last 3 years, new clinical trials have appeared including new devices used in different populations, which definitively proves the effectiveness of renal sympathetic denervation. This joint position statement from the Spanish Society of Hypertension-Spanish League for Combating High Blood Pressure (SEH-LELHA), and the Interventional Cardiology Association of the Spanish Society of Cardiology (ACI-SEC) reviews the evidence available on the efficacy and safety profile of renal sympathetic denervation for the management of hypertension. Based on the results of clinical trials, recommendations have been established on what patients may be eligible for renal sympathetic denervation and under what circumstances
LFI 30 and 44 GHz receivers Back-End Modules
The 30 and 44 GHz Back End Modules (BEM) for the Planck Low Frequency
Instrument are broadband receivers (20% relative bandwidth) working at room
temperature. The signals coming from the Front End Module are amplified, band
pass filtered and finally converted to DC by a detector diode. Each receiver
has two identical branches following the differential scheme of the Planck
radiometers. The BEM design is based on MMIC Low Noise Amplifiers using GaAs
P-HEMT devices, microstrip filters and Schottky diode detectors. Their
manufacturing development has included elegant breadboard prototypes and
finally qualification and flight model units. Electrical, mechanical and
environmental tests were carried out for the characterization and verification
of the manufactured BEMs. A description of the 30 and 44 GHz Back End Modules
of Planck-LFI radiometers is given, with details of the tests done to determine
their electrical and environmental performances. The electrical performances of
the 30 and 44 GHz Back End Modules: frequency response, effective bandwidth,
equivalent noise temperature, 1/f noise and linearity are presented
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