Predicting the effects of suspenseful outcome for automatic storytelling

Automatic story generation systems usually deliver suspense by including an adverse outcome in the narrative, in the assumption that the adversity will trigger a certain set of emotions that can be categorized as suspenseful. However, existing systems do not implement solutions relying on predictive models of the impact of the outcome on readers. A formulation of the emotional effects of the outcome would allow storytelling systems to perform a better measure of suspense and discriminate among potential outcomes based on the emotional impact. This paper reports on a computational model of the effect of different outcomes on the perceived suspense. A preliminary analysis to identify and evaluate the affective responses to a set of outcomes commonly used in suspense was carried out. Then, a study was run to quantify and compare suspense and affective responses evoked by the set of outcomes. Next, a predictive model relying on the analyzed data was computed, and an evolutionary algorithm for automatically choosing the best outcome was implemented. The system was tested against human subjects' reported suspense and electromyography responses to the addition of the generated outcomes to narrative passages. The results show a high correlation between the predicted impact of the computed outcome and the reported suspense

EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF A SINGLE-PHASE PASSIVE COOLING SYSTEM

The Fukushima Daiichi Accident highlighted the need for new sustainable technologies with high reliability for removing thermal load, in the thermal power area, with focus on nuclear power plants. This technology is designed for heat transfer from a hot source to a cold source by natural convection, without the need of active components, such as pumps or ventilators, reducing costs and improving reliability. In order to analyze the system parameters of such passive systems, with focus on its thermo-hydraulic stability, an experimental campaign was performed using a reduced model built at State University of Rio de Janeiro – UERJ – with a Single-phase Passive Cooling System. Thus, the objective of this work is the experimental characterization of such systems for the analysis of the physical phenomena that drives the flow to unstable regimes and also to validate a 1D numerical model developed within this research project to simulate this kind of systems. Keywords: Natural Convection, Thermal Energy, Nuclear systems

Nulidad de cosa juzgada fraudulenta y la responsabilidad extracontractual de los jueces en los procesos civiles

Objetivo; Determinar las sentencias dadas por los jueces civiles por falta de competencia ante las resoluciones sustantivas del ordenamiento jurídico, dentro del proyecto de investigación se dará dada a una comparativa entre la legislación peruana con la legislación Española, lo cual damos a entender sobre la responsabilidad extracontractual del juez, cuando emite las resoluciones, son han sido bien fundamentadas, o no ha sido un juez parcial, lo se busca una sanción de responsabilidad, penal, administrativa y civil dentro de la Legislación Peruana. Metodología: Se ejecutó una exhaustiva búsqueda de artículos y fuentes en buscadores digitales indexados de alto prestigio: Redalyc y Dialnet Plus. En consecuencia, de manera complementaria se utilizaron criterios de exclusión y selección que coadyuvaron en la obtención de datos relevantes Resultados: Como resultado se obtuvieron 50 artículos, los cuales fueron registrados en una tabla para especificar: autor, año, revista de publicación, país de edición de la revista, Título del artículo y base de datos donde se encuentra ubicada Conclusión. El artículo 509 del código civil, debe ser modificado, para poder aplicar una sanción por la mala práctica del juez al momento de dar resoluciones de forma errónea, es decir, la persona encargada de hacer respetar las normas de la nación, y ello debe ser sancionado por una resolución administrativa por parte del poder legislativo

Implications of COVID-19 on Progress in the UN Conventions on Biodiversity and Climate Change

2020 was to be a landmark year for setting targets to stop biodiversity loss and prevent dangerous climate change. However, COVID-19 has caused delays to the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP) of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity and the 26th COP of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Negotiations on the Global Biodiversity Framework and the second submission of Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement were due to take place at these COPs. There is uncertainty as to how the COVID-19 disruption will affect the negotiations, whether parties will pursue more ambitious actions or take a weaker stance on issues. Our policy analysis shows there are broad opportunities for climate and biodiversity frameworks to better respond to COVID-19, by viewing future pandemics, biodiversity loss, and climate change as interconnected problems. Importantly, there needs to be greater focus on agriculture and food systems in discussions, establishing safeguards for carbon markets, and implementing nature-based solutions in meeting the Paris Agreement goals. We can no longer delay action to address the biodiversity and climate emergencies, and accelerating sustainable recovery plans through virtual spaces may help keep discussions and momentum before the resumption of in-person negotiations

Coordination chemistry of amide-functionalised tetraazamacrocycles: structural, relaxometric and cytotoxicity studies

Three different tetraazamacrocyclic ligands containing four amide substituents that feature groups (namely allyl, styryl and propargyl groups) suitable for polymerisation have been synthesised. Gadolinium(III) complexes of these three ligands have been prepared as potential monomers for the synthesis of polymeric MRI contrast agents. To assess the potential of these monomers as MRI contrast agents, their relaxation enhancement properties and cytotoxicity have been determined. A europium(III) complex of one of these ligands (with propargyl substituents) is also presented together with its PARACEST properties. In addition, to gain further insight into the coordination chemistry of the tetra-propargyl substituted ligand, the corresponding zinc(II) and cadmium(II) complexes have been prepared. The X-ray crystal structures of the tetra-propargyl ligand and its corresponding gadolinium(III), zinc(II) and cadmium(II) complexes are also presented

"Mortality trends and geographic distribution of kidney cancer in Peru: a secondary analysis"

"Background The incidence of kidney cancer has been increasing worldwide, with variable patterns in mortality due to improved diagnostic techniques and increased survival. The mortality rates, geographical distribution and trends of kidney cancer in South America remain poorly explored. This study aims to illustrate mortality by kidney cancer in Peru. Methods A secondary data analysis of the Deceased Registry of the Peruvian Ministry of Health database, from 2008 to 2019 was conducted. Data for kidney cancer deaths were collected from health facilities distributed throughout the country. We estimated age-standardized mortality rates (ASMR) per 100,000 persons and provided an overview of trends from 2008 to 2019. A cluster map shows the relationships among 3 regions. Results A total of 4221 deaths by kidney cancer were reported in Peru between 2008 and 2019. ASMR for Peruvian men ranged from 1.15 to 2008 to 1.87 in 2019, and from 0.68 to 2008 to 0.82 in 2019 in women. The mortality rates by kidney cancer rose in most regions, although they were not significant. Callao and Lambayeque provinces reported the highest mortality rates. The rainforest provinces had a positive spatial autocorrelation and significant clustering (p<0.05) with the lowest rates in Loreto and Ucayali. Conclusion Mortality by kidney cancer has increased in Peru, being a trend that disproportionally affects more men than women. While the coast, especially Callao and Lambayeque, present the highest kidney cancer mortality rates, the rainforest has the lowest rates, especially among women. Lack of diagnosis and reporting systems may confound these results.

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Analysis of candidates for interacting galaxy clusters: I. A1204 and A2029/A2033

Merging galaxy clusters allow for the study of different mass components, dark and baryonic, separately. Also, their occurrence enables to test the ΛCDM scenario, which can be used to put constraints on the selfinteracting cross-section of the dark-matter particle. It is necessary to perform a homogeneous analysis of these systems. Hence, based on a recently presented sample of candidates for interacting galaxy clusters, we present the analysis of two of these cataloged systems. In this work, the first of a series devoted to characterizing galaxy clusters in merger processes, we perform a weak lensing analysis of clusters A1204 and A2029/2033 to derive the total masses of each identified interacting structure together with a dynamical study based on a two-body model. We also describe the gas and the mass distributions in the field through a lensing and an X-ray analysis. This is the first of a series of works which will analyze these type of system in order to characterize them. Neither merging cluster candidate shows evidence of having had a recent merger event. Nevertheless, there is dynamicalevidence that these systems could be interacting or could interact in the future. It is necessary to include more constraints in order to improve the methodology of classifying merging galaxy clusters.Characterization of these clusters is important in order to properly understand the nature of these systems and their connection withdynamical studies.Fil: Gonzalez, Elizabeth Johana. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Observatorio Astronómico de Córdoba; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Astronomía Teórica y Experimental. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Observatorio Astronómico de Córdoba. Instituto de Astronomía Teórica y Experimental; ArgentinaFil: de Los Rios, Martín Emilio. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Astronomía Teórica y Experimental. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Observatorio Astronómico de Córdoba. Instituto de Astronomía Teórica y Experimental; ArgentinaFil: Oio, Gabriel Andrés. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Astronomía Teórica y Experimental. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Observatorio Astronómico de Córdoba. Instituto de Astronomía Teórica y Experimental; ArgentinaFil: Hernández Lang, Daniel. Universidad de La Serena; ChileFil: AguirreTagliaferro, Tania. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Astronomía Teórica y Experimental. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Observatorio Astronómico de Córdoba. Instituto de Astronomía Teórica y Experimental; ArgentinaFil: Dominguez Romero, Mariano Javier de Leon. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Observatorio Astronómico de Córdoba; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Astronomía Teórica y Experimental. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Observatorio Astronómico de Córdoba. Instituto de Astronomía Teórica y Experimental; ArgentinaFil: Nilo Castellon, Jose Luis Emilio. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Astronomía Teórica y Experimental. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Observatorio Astronómico de Córdoba. Instituto de Astronomía Teórica y Experimental; Argentina. Universidad de la Serena; ChileFil: Cuevas L., H.. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Astronomía Teórica y Experimental. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Observatorio Astronómico de Córdoba. Instituto de Astronomía Teórica y Experimental; ArgentinaFil: Valotto, Carlos Alberto. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Astronomía Teórica y Experimental. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Observatorio Astronómico de Córdoba. Instituto de Astronomía Teórica y Experimental; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Observatorio Astronómico de Córdoba; Argentin

Metodologia construtivista: dimensionamento e fabricação de um forno tipo mufla de alto desempenho / Constructivist Methodology: Design and manufacture of a high performance muffle furnace

Os tratamentos térmicos realizados em aços são processos fundamentais para obtenção de propriedades específicas no material, uma vez que para obtê-las o aço é aquecido e resfriado sob condições controladas. Para este processo deve-se utilizar um forno de alta temperatura, chamado forno mufla, que possibilita o controle e monitoramento de temperaturas elevadas, que são necessárias para atingir a temperabilidade de cada material.  Tendo em vista o que foi dito anteriormente, o presente trabalho, apresenta os passos para realização do dimensionamento de um forno mufla de baixo custo para tratamento térmico, demonstrando os cálculos necessários para se obter a geometria mais eficiente e materiais mais indicados para a aplicação e o dimensionamento detalhado da espessura das camadas de isolamento térmico e da resistência elétrica, com o intuito de desenvolver um equipamento de alto desempenho, possibilitando estudos científicos e trabalhos acadêmicos nas áreas de termodinâmica e tratamento térmico de materiais.