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Detecting Cohomology for Lie Superalgebras
In this paper we use invariant theory to develop the notion of cohomological
detection for Type I classical Lie superalgebras. In particular we show that
the cohomology with coefficients in an arbitrary module can be detected on
smaller subalgebras. These results are used later to affirmatively answer
questions, which were originally posed in \cite{BKN1} and \cite{BaKN}, about
realizing support varieties for Lie superalgebras via rank varieties
constructed for the smaller detecting subalgebras
Uncorking the potential of wine language for young wine tourists
Effective communication with consumers underpins growth in wine knowledge that, in turn, contributes to growth in wine consumption. Indeed, tasting notes may enhance consumers’ experiences of wine. Yet wine language is full of fuzzy concepts. In this chapter, we consider the language used to talk about wine, specifically the humanlike features of wine (e.g., wine is described as honest, sexy, shy, or brooding). We demonstrate that metaphoric language is integral to the experience of wine and influences consumer behaviour. We discuss practical implications for the cellar door experience, and for effective and ethical wine communication. We conclude that metaphoric language is a pedagogical and cultural platform for engaging younger wine tourists in the cellar door experience, which is a significant revenue source for micro, small, and medium wineries
Neurophysiological approach by self-control of your stress-related autonomic nervous system with depression, stress and anxiety patients
Background: Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback (HRVB) is a treatment in which patients learn self-regulation of a physiological dysregulated vagal nerve function. While the therapeutic approach of HRVB is promising for a variety of disorders, it has not yet been regularly offered in a mental health treatment setting. Aim: To provide a systematic review about the efficacy of HRV-Biofeedback in treatment of anxiety, depression, and stress related disorders. Method: Systematic review in PubMed and Web of Science in 2020 with terms HRV, biofeedback, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, panic disorder, and anxiety disorder. Selection, critical appraisal, and description of the Random Controlled Trials (RCT) studies. Combined with recent meta-analyses. Results: The search resulted in a total of 881 studies. After critical appraisal, nine RCTs have been selected as well as two other relevant studies. The RCTs with control groups treatment as usual, muscle relaxation training and a "placebo"-biofeedback instrument revealed significant clinical efficacy and better results compared with control conditions, mostly significant. In the depression studies average reduction at the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) scale was 64% (HRVB plus Treatment as Usual (TAU) versus 25% (control group with TAU) and 30% reduction (HRVB) at the PSQ scale versus 7% (control group with TAU). In the PTSD studies average reduction at the BDI-scale was 53% (HRV plus TAU) versus 24% (control group with TAU) and 22% (HRVB) versus 10% (TAU) with the PTSD Checklist (PCL). In other systematic reviews significant effects have been shown for HRV-Biofeedback in treatment of asthma, coronary artery disease, sleeping disorders, postpartum depression and stress and anxiety. Conclusion: This systematic review shows significant improvement of the non-invasive HRVB training in stress related disorders like PTSD, depression, and panic disorder, in particular when combined with cognitive behavioral therapy or different TAU. Effects were visible after four weeks of training, but clinical practice in a longer daily self-treatment of eight weeks is more promising. More research to integrate HRVB in treatment of stress related disorders in psychiatry is warranted, as well as research focused on the neurophysiological mechanisms.Stress-related psychiatric disorders across the life spa
Lyashko-Looijenga morphisms and submaximal factorisations of a Coxeter element
When W is a finite reflection group, the noncrossing partition lattice NCP_W
of type W is a rich combinatorial object, extending the notion of noncrossing
partitions of an n-gon. A formula (for which the only known proofs are
case-by-case) expresses the number of multichains of a given length in NCP_W as
a generalised Fuss-Catalan number, depending on the invariant degrees of W. We
describe how to understand some specifications of this formula in a case-free
way, using an interpretation of the chains of NCP_W as fibers of a
Lyashko-Looijenga covering (LL), constructed from the geometry of the
discriminant hypersurface of W. We study algebraically the map LL, describing
the factorisations of its discriminant and its Jacobian. As byproducts, we
generalise a formula stated by K. Saito for real reflection groups, and we
deduce new enumeration formulas for certain factorisations of a Coxeter element
of W.Comment: 18 pages. Version 2 : corrected typos and improved presentation.
Version 3 : corrected typos, added illustrated example. To appear in Journal
of Algebraic Combinatoric
Threshold Dose for Shrimp: A Risk Characterization Based on Objective Reactions in Clinical Studies
A DBPCFC [double-blind, placebo-controlled food challenge] of shrimp-allergic adults was conducted to obtain individual threshold doses. Results of this study and published research were combined and a population threshold for shrimp was determined from dose-distribution modeling. The shrimp-allergic population seems to have a higher threshold compared to other populations for other food allergens. Additional shrimp challenges should be done to confirm these initial results
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