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Measurements of total and integrated HIV DNA demonstrate sporadic blips of unintegrated HIV DNA in HIV-positive patients on HAART
Chiral quark-soliton model in the Wigner-Seitz approximation
In this paper we study the modification of the properties of the nucleon in
the nucleus within the quark-soliton model. This is a covariant, dynamical
model, which provides a non-linear representation of the spontaneously broken
SU(2)_L X SU(2)_R symmetry of QCD. The effects of the nuclear medium are
accounted for by using the Wigner-Seitz approximation and therefore reducing
the complex many-body problem to a simpler single-particle problem. We find a
minimum in the binding energy at finite density, a change in the isoscalar
nucleon radius and a reduction of the in-medium pion decay constant. The latter
is consistent with a partial restoration of chiral symmetry at finite density,
which is predicted by other models.Comment: 30 pages, 13 figures; uses REVTeX and epsfi
Charge form factor of and mesons
The charge form factor of and mesons is evaluated adopting a
relativistic constituent quark model based on the light-front formalism. The
relevance of the high-momentum components of the meson wave function, for
values of the momentum transfer accessible to energies, is illustrated.
The predictions for the elastic form factor of and mesons are
compared with the results of different relativistic approaches, showing that
the measurements of the pion and kaon form factors planned at could
provide information for discriminating among various models of the meson
structure.Comment: 8 pages, latex, 4 figures available as separate .uu fil
Sensory Measurements: Coordination and Standardization
Do sensory measurements deserve the label of “measurement”? We argue that they do. They fit with an epistemological view of measurement held in current philosophy of science, and they face the same kinds of epistemological challenges as physical measurements do: the problem of coordination and the problem of standardization. These problems are addressed through the process of “epistemic iteration,” for all measurements. We also argue for distinguishing the problem of standardization from the problem of coordination. To exemplify our claims, we draw on olfactory performance tests, especially studies linking olfactory decline to neurodegenerative disorders
The Kinematics, Metallicities, and Orbits of Six Recently Discovered Galactic Star Clusters with Magellan/M2FS Spectroscopy
We present Magellan/M2FS spectroscopy of four recently discovered Milky Way
star clusters (Gran 3, Gran 4, Garro 01, LP 866) and two newly discovered open
clusters (Gaia 9, Gaia 10) at low Galactic latitudes. We measure line-of-sight
velocities and stellar parameters ([Fe/H], , , [Mg/Fe])
from high resolution spectroscopy centered on the Mg triplet and identify 20-80
members per star cluster. We determine the kinematics and chemical properties
of each cluster and measure the systemic proper motion and orbital properties
by utilizing Gaia astrometry. We find Gran 3 to be an old, metal-poor (mean
metallicity of [Fe/H]=-1.84) globular cluster located in the Galactic bulge on
a retrograde orbit. Gran 4 is an old, metal-poor ([Fe/H]}=-1.84) globular
cluster with a halo-like orbit that happens to be passing through the Galactic
plane. The orbital properties of Gran 4 are consistent with the proposed
LMS-1/Wukong and/or Helmi streams merger events. Garro 01 is an old, metal-rich
([Fe/H]=-0.30) globular cluster on a near circular orbit in the outer disk.
Gaia 9 and Gaia 10 are among the most distant known open clusters at
and most metal-poor with [Fe/H]~-0.50,-0.46 for Gaia
9 and Gaia 10, respectively. LP 866 is a nearby, metal-rich open cluster
([Fe/H]). The discovery and confirmation of multiple star clusters in
the Galactic plane shows the power of {\it Gaia} astrometry and the star
cluster census remains incomplete.Comment: 19 pages, 15 figures, submitted to MNRAS, associated data products
available at https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.780912
Anxiety and self-esteem as mediators of the relation between family communication and indecisiveness in adolescence
Abstract In this study, we explored the unique and common contributions of anxiety, self-esteem, and family communication on indecisiveness among adolescents. Three hundred and fifty pupils from 13 to 16 years of age completed selfreport
measures on indecisiveness, quality of family communication, trait anxiety, and self-esteem. The findings in this study showed that students\u2019 indecisiveness is predicted by family communication mediated by anxiety and self-esteem. These results have important implications for practice as it stresses the importance of
anxiety and self-esteem. Nevertheless, the counselors could also focus on enhancing
relationship-building skills by introducing the adolescents\u2019 career formation as an adolescent\u2013parent joint project.L\u2019anxie\ub4te\ub4 et l\u2019estime de soi comme me\ub4diateurs de la relation entre communication au sein de la famille et indecision chronique a` l\u2019adolescence.
Dans cette e\ub4tude, nous avons explore\ub4 les contributions uniques et communes de l\u2019anxiete\ub4, de l\u2019estime de soi et de la communication au sein de la famille sur l\u2019indecision chronique aupres d\u2019adolescents. Trois cent cinquante e\ub4le`ves a\u2c6ge\ub4s de 13 a` 16 ans ont rempli des mesures d\u2019auto-e\ub4valuation de l\u2019inde\ub4cision chronique, de la qualite\ub4 de la communication familiale, de l\u2019anxie\ub4te\ub4-trait et de l\u2019estime de soi. Les re\ub4sultats de cette e\ub4tude ont montre\ub4 que l\u2019inde\ub4cision des e\ub4tudiants est explique\ub4e par la communication au sein de la famille et que ce lien est me\ub4diatise\ub4 par l\u2019anxie\ub4te\ub4 et l\u2019estime de soi. Ces re\ub4sultats ont des implications importantes pour la pratique car ils soulignent l\u2019importance de l\u2019anxie\ub4te\ub4 et l\u2019estime de soi. Ne\ub4anmoins, les conseillers
pourraient e\ub4galement se concentrer sur l\u2019ame\ub4lioration des compe\ub4tences de
construction relationnelle en introduisant la formation professionnelle des adolescents
comme un projet conjoint adolescent-parent.Resumen. Ansiedad y Autoestima como Mediadores de la Relacio\ub4n entre
Comunicacio\ub4n Familiar e Indecisio\ub4n en la Adolescencia. En este estudio, exploramos
las contribuciones u\ub4nicas y comunes de la ansiedad, la autoestima y la
comunicacio\ub4n de familia en la indecisio\ub4n de los adolescentes. Tres y cientos
cincuenta alumnos entre los 13 y 16 an\u2dcos completaron auto-evaluaciones sobre la
indecisio\ub4n, la calidad de comunicacio\ub4n familiar, los rasgos de ansiedad y la autoestima.
Los resultados en este estudio muestran que la indecisio\ub4n en los estudiantes
es prevista por la comunicacio\ub4n familiar mediada por la ansiedad y la autoestima.
Estos resultados tiene importantes implicaciones para la practica ya que destacan la
importancia de la ansiedad y la autoestima. Sin embargo, los consejeros podr\u131\ub4an
tambie\ub4n focalizarse en el aumento de sus habilidades para construir relaciones
mediante la introduccio\ub4n de la formacio\ub4n profesional para adolescentes como un
proyecto conjunto del adolescente-padre.Angst und Selbstwertgefu\ua8 hl als Mediatoren der Beziehung
zwischen Kommunikation in der Familie und Unentschlossenheit in der
Adoleszenz. In dieser Studie untersuchten wir die spezifischen und gemeinsamen
Beitra\ua8ge von Angst, Selbstwertgefu\ua8hl und Kommunikation in der Familie auf Unentschlossenheit
unter Jugendlichen. Dreihundertfu\ua8nfzig Schu\ua8ler, zwischen 13 bis
16 Jahre alt, fu\ua8llten Skalen zur Unentschlossenheit, Qualita\ua8t der Kommunikation in
der Familie, A\ua8 ngstlichkeit und Selbstwertgefu\ua8hl aus. Die Ergebnisse dieser Studie
zeigten, dass Unentschlossenheit der Schu\ua8ler von Kommunikation in der Familie
vorhergesagt wird, vermittelt durch Angst und Selbstwertgefu\ua8 hl. Diese Ergebnisse
haben wichtige Implikationen fu\ua8r die Praxis, da sie die Bedeutung von Angst und
Selbstwertgefu\ua8hl hervorheben. Dennoch ko\ua8nnten sich die Beratungspersonen durch
die Einfu\ua8hrung der beruflichen Bildung der Jugendlichen als ein gemeinsames
Projekt von Jugendliche-Elternteil auch auf die Verbesserung der Fa\ua8higkeiten zum
Aufbau von Beziehungen konzentrieren
Study of nucleon resonances with electromagnetic interactions
Recent developments in using electromagnetic meson production reactions to
study the structure of nucleon resonances are reviewed. Possible future works
are discussed.Comment: 25 pages, 19 figure
Bridging topological and functional information in protein interaction networks by short loops profiling
Protein-protein interaction networks (PPINs) have been employed to identify potential novel interconnections between proteins as well as crucial cellular functions. In this study we identify fundamental principles of PPIN topologies by analysing network motifs of short loops, which are small cyclic interactions of between 3 and 6 proteins. We compared 30 PPINs with corresponding randomised null models and examined the occurrence of common biological functions in loops extracted from a cross-validated high-confidence dataset of 622 human protein complexes. We demonstrate that loops are an intrinsic feature of PPINs and that specific cell functions are predominantly performed by loops of different lengths. Topologically, we find that loops are strongly related to the accuracy of PPINs and define a core of interactions with high resilience. The identification of this core and the analysis of loop composition are promising tools to assess PPIN quality and to uncover possible biases from experimental detection methods. More than 96% of loops share at least one biological function, with enrichment of cellular functions related to mRNA metabolic processing and the cell cycle. Our analyses suggest that these motifs can be used in the design of targeted experiments for functional phenotype detection.This research was supported by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BB/H018409/1 to AP, ACCC and FF, and BB/J016284/1 to NSBT) and by the Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research (to NSBT and FF). SSC is funded by a Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research Gordon Piller PhD Studentship
IONS FOR LHC: STATUS OF THE INJECTOR CHAIN
The LHC will, in addition to proton runs, be operated with Pb ions and provide collisions at energies of 5.5 TeV per nucleon pair, i.e. more than 1.1 PeV per event, to experiments. The transformation of CERN's ion injector complex (Linac3-LEIR-PS-SPS) to allow collision of ions in LHC in 2008 is well under way. The status of these modifications and the latest results of commissioning will be presented. The remaining challenges are reviewed
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