Bose-Einstein condensates with F=1 and F=2. Reductions and soliton interactions of multi-component NLS models

We analyze a class of multicomponent nonlinear Schrodinger equations (MNLS) related to the symmetric BD.I-type symmetric spaces and their reductions. We briefly outline the direct and the inverse scattering method for the relevant Lax operators and the soliton solutions. We use the Zakharov-Shabat dressing method to obtain the two-soliton solution and analyze the soliton interactions of the MNLS equations and some of their reductions.Comment: SPIE UNO-09-UN101-19, SPIE Volume: 7501, (2009

A framework to include the (inter)dependencies of Disaster Risk Reduction measures in coastal risk assessment

Effective coastal risk management often involves the selection and appraisal of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) measures. Such measures, however, are rarely implemented in isolation and their (inter)dependencies need to be considered to assess the overall contribution to risk reduction. This paper presents a framework that utilises a pathway-based approach to consider such (inter)dependencies. The framework identifies measures that have the potential to directly influence risk reduction (primary measures) at the individual/household level and how these relate to the implementation of other measures (non-primary). These two types of measures are linked using intermediate pathway factors, which aggregate to the effective uptake and/or operation of primary measure(s) and subsequently represent the direct influence on risk reduction when included in a risk assessment. The approach is demonstrated utilising two coastal risk examples. The case of Varna Bay, Bulgaria highlights a pathway, which explores how developing a coastal Early Warning System (EWS), can enable assets to be moved and saved prior to an event. The Praia de Faro, Portuguese application provides an example of how local risk awareness meetings can support the uptake of property raising to protect against erosion. Past experience, poor trust in authorities, house type/ feasibility, transient population and strong community networks are identified as key influencing variables across both cases. The process of considering the (inter)dependencies between measures has potential to lead to improved decision-making and strategy building. The framework developed is flexible in nature and can be applied in many different situations; however, it is one step towards accounting for these (inter)dependencies at the individual/household level. Ex-ante or ex-post survey data, expert judgement and literature have been used to estimate these factors. However, in many cases this good quality data is not available, and is something that national level monitoring strategies, along with the research community, must address

Blood pressure and hypertension in type 1 diabetes mellitus patients with long duration

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) has significantly better prognosis which has led to increased cardio-vascular diseases (CVD) prevalence. The detection of CVD risk factors and their treatment become tasks of paramount importance. Among them, high blood pressure (BP) is a target of primary purpose. Aim: to explore the blood pressure values, the prevalence of hypertension (HTN) and its management in patients with T1DM with long duration and without overt CVD, in comparison to matched controls. Participants and methods: totally, 124 patients with T1DM were matched to 59 controls by sex, age and approximate body mass index (BMI). All participants filled in questionnaires with information on demographics, physical activity, life style, concomitant diseases, treatments, presence of complications, etc. Blood samples were taken for laboratory and biomarkers investigation. Blood pressure was measured by investigators twice and the mean of the two measurements was used. HTN was accepted using standard definitions. BP values were compared using t-test. Multiple linear regression models with dependent variable BP measures and age, sex, BMI, presence of T1DM, glycated hemoglobin levels, creatinine levels as independent variables were created. ANOVA method was used to test the interaction of sex and presence of T1DM. Results: The mean age of the participants was 43.47 ± 10.1 years, 54% were males. The mean duration of T1DM was 25.31 ± 8.2 years and the mean HbA1c was 8.42 ± 1.8% for diabetic patients. The mean blood pressure measures in T1DM groups were higher than in controls, both in males and females. The difference reached significance for SBP and pulse pressure (PP). The presence of T1DM independently affected the BP values, after adjusting for major confounders. The mean adjusted differences between T1DM and controls were 8.37 mm Hg for SBP, 4.92 mm Hg for DBP, and 5.19 mm Hg for PP (p < 0.001). HTN was significantly more frequent in T1DM patients than in controls – 54% vs. 27%, p = 0.0001, mainly due to already known hypertension. BP control was insufficient – in only 36% and 13% of the treated hypertensive participants, respectively, for BP < 140/90 and < 130/80 mm Hg. The majority of the patients with HTN were treated with combination therapy, mostly single-pill fixed dosage but 30% of the hypertensive patients with diabetes did not take antihypertensive medications. Inhibitors of the renin-angiotensin system were the preferred class of medications. Conclusions: SBP and PP were significantly higher in middle-aged patients with T1DM with long duration than their control counterparts. The presence of HTN was significantly more common in T1DM. Although treated according to the current recommendations, the control of BP was far from effective. These results show the need for constant screening of patients with T1DM for HTN and other risk factors and for more aggressive antihypertensive treatment to prevent future CVD events

Black Sea coastal forecasting system

The Black Sea coastal nowcasting and forecasting system was built within the framework of EU FP6 ECOOP (European COastalshelf sea OPerational observing and forecasting system) project for five regions: the south-western basin along the coasts of Bulgaria and Turkey, the north-western shelf along the Romanian and Ukrainian coasts, coastal zone around of the Crimea peninsula, the north-eastern Russian coastal zone and the coastal zone of Georgia. The system operates in the real-time mode during the ECOOP project and afterwards. The forecasts include temperature, salinity and current velocity fields. Ecosystem model operates in the off-line mode near the Crimea coast

Clinical significance and change in the degree of mitral insufficiency after TAVI

Introduction: Hemodynamically signifi cant mitral regurgitation (MR) occurs in up to 20-30% of patients with high-grade aortic stenosis (AC) indicated for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Despite the establishment of the method as a standard in the treatment of high-risk patients for surgery worldwide and the growing number of patients treated interventionally, behavior in concomitant signifi cant MR continues to be a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The decision to intervene on multiple valves must take into account the additional surgical risk of the combined procedures. Signifi cant MR is associated with a worse prognosis in both surgical and interventional treatment. With high operative risk and signifi cant MR, TAVI is a possible solution due to the proven reduction in severity in a signifi cant proportion of patients.&amp;nbsp;The aim of this paper is to evaluate the impact of signifi cant secondary MR on mortality and rate change after TAVI. Material and methods: The article is a retrospective analysis of 50 patients with high-grade symptomatic aortic stenosis who underwent successful TAVI. Patients were followed for a period of 1 year and were divided into two major groups &amp;ndash; no signifi cant MR (0.1 degree) and those with signifi cant secondary MR (&amp;ge; grade 2). Overall mortality, cardiovascular mortality, functional class of heart failure according to the NYHA classifi cation, ejection fraction and need for rehospitalizations weremonitored. Conclusions: Hemodynamically signifi cant secondary MR, concomitant high-grade AC before TAVI undergoes positive dynamics in a signifi cant proportion of patients postprocedurally and should be considered when deciding on a therapeutic strategy by the Heart team. The worsening of signifi cant secondary MI in the studied patients is associated with 30-day and one-year cardiovascular mortality and the need for rehospitalization, which is consistent with data that the prognosis is important not only the presence of signifi cant secondary MR, but its dynamics after TAVI

Comparison of the Hα circumstellar disks in Be/X-ray binaries and Be stars

We present a comparative study of the circumstellar disks in Be/X-ray binaries and isolated Be stars based upon the Hα emission line. From this comparison it follows that the overall structure of the disks in the Be/X-ray binaries is similar to the disks of other Be stars, i.e. they are axisymmetric and rotationally supported. The factors for the line broadening (rotation and temperature) in the disks of the Be stars and the Be/X-ray binaries seem to be identical. However, we do detect some intriguing differences between the envelopes. On average, the circumstellar disks of the Be/X-ray binaries are twice as dense as the disks of the isolated Be stars. The different distribution of the Be/X-ray binaries and the Be stars seen in the full with half maximum versus peak separation diagram indicates that the disks in Be/X-ray binaries have on average a smaller size, probably truncated by the compact object.Reig Torres, Pablo, [email protected] ; Fabregat Llueca, Juan, [email protected]

Nonlocal Reductions of the Ablowitz–Ladik Equation

Our purpose is to develop the inverse scattering transform for the nonlocal semidiscrete nonlinear Schrödinger equation (called the Ablowitz–Ladik equation) with PT symmetry. This includes the eigenfunctions (Jost solutions) of the associated Lax pair, the scattering data, and the fundamental analytic solutions. In addition, we study the spectral properties of the associated discrete Lax operator. Based on the formulated (additive) Riemann–Hilbert problem, we derive the one- and two-soliton solutions for the nonlocal Ablowitz–Ladik equation. Finally, we prove the completeness relation for the associated Jost solutions. Based on this, we derive the expansion formula over the complete set of Jost solutions. This allows interpreting the inverse scattering transform as a generalized Fourier transform

Еffect of bioorganic fertilizers and growth regulators on productivity and immune response of field tomatoes

Abstract. In conditions of growing tomatoes in the open field the effect of bioorganic fertilizers and growth regulators have been studied based on humic acids Nagro and Stimix on the main growth indicators, yield and immune response of plant in tomatoes for medium early production of the variety Milyana. It has been found that seed treatment and seedlings with the bioorganic products Nagro and Stimix improve the biometric indicators of seedlings and plants during vegetation and accelerate the process of flowering of tomato phenophases. Fertilization with those bioorganic fertilizers at phase flowering increases the earliest and total yield. The application of the technological complex of activities including fertilization with mineral fertilizers Nı6P20K22, treatment of seeds with organic fertilizers Nagro and Stimix, and spraying of plants with conventional plant protection products leads to reduction of attack from Phytophthora infestans and Alternaria solani in tomatoes