Locally projective monoidal model structure for complexes of quasi-coherent sheaves on P^1(k)

We will generalize the projective model structure in the category of unbounded complexes of modules over a commutative ring to the category of unbounded complexes of quasi-coherent sheaves over the projective line. Concretely we will define a locally projective model structure in the category of complexes of quasi-coherent sheaves on the projective line. In this model structure the cofibrant objects are the dg-locally projective complexes. We also describe the fibrations of this model structure and show that the model structure is monoidal. We point out that this model structure is necessarily different from other known model structures such as the injective model structure and the locally free model structure

Tension and stiffness of the hard sphere crystal-fluid interface

A combination of fundamental measure density functional theory and Monte Carlo computer simulation is used to determine the orientation-resolved interfacial tension and stiffness for the equilibrium hard-sphere crystal-fluid interface. Microscopic density functional theory is in quantitative agreement with simulations and predicts a tension of 0.66 kT/\sigma^2 with a small anisotropy of about 0.025 kT and stiffnesses with e.g. 0.53 kT/\sigma^2 for the (001) orientation and 1.03 kT/\sigma^2 for the (111) orientation. Here kT is denoting the thermal energy and \sigma the hard sphere diameter. We compare our results with existing experimental findings

Cytocentrifugation as an additional method to study echinoderm coelomocytes: A comparative approach combining living cells, stained preparations, and energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy

Introduction: Echinoderm coelomocytes have traditionally been investigated through a morphological approach using light microscopy, which relies on the idea of constant cell shape as a stable character. However, this can be affected by biotic or abiotic conditions. Objective: To analyze if the consistency in cell morphology offered by the cytocentrifugation method, might be used as a convenient tool to study echinoderm coelomocytes. Methods: Cells of Echinaster (Othilia) brasiliensis (Asteroidea), Holothuria (Holothuria) tubulosa (Holothuroidea), Eucidaris tribuloides, Arbacia lixula, Lytechinus variegatus, and Echinometra lucunter (Echinoidea) were spread on microscope slides by cytocentrifugation, stained, and analyzed through light microscopy. Additionally, fluorescence microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy were applied to cytospin preparations, to complement the analysis of granular and colorless spherulocytes of Eucidaris tribuloides. Results: Altogether, 11 cell types, including phagocytes, spherulocytes, vibratile cells, and progeni-tor cells were identified in the samples analyzed. The granular spherulocyte, a newly-described cell type, was observed in all Echinoidea and was very similar to the acidophilic spherulocytes of Holothuria (Holothuria) tubulosa. Conclusions: Cytocentrifugation proved to be versatile, either as the main method of investigation in stained preparations, or as a framework on which other procedures may be performed. Its ability to maintain a constant morphology allowed accurate correspondence between live and fixed/stained cells, differentiation among similar spherulocytes as well as comparisons between similar cells of Holothuroidea and Echinoidea

Feedback in the Antennae Galaxies (NGC 4038/9): I. High-Resolution Infrared Spectroscopy of Winds from Super Star Clusters

We present high-resolution (R ~ 24,600) near-IR spectroscopy of the youngest super star clusters (SSCs) in the prototypical starburst merger, the Antennae Galaxies. These SSCs are young (3-7 Myr old) and massive (10^5 - 10^7 M_sun for a Kroupa IMF) and their spectra are characterized by broad, extended Br-gamma emission, so we refer to them as emission-line clusters (ELCs) to distinguish them from older SSCs. The Brgamma lines of most ELCs have supersonic widths (60-110 km/s FWHM) and non-Gaussian wings whose velocities exceed the clusters' escape velocities. This high-velocity unbound gas is flowing out in winds that are powered by the clusters' massive O and W-R stars over the course of at least several crossing times. The large sizes of some ELCs relative to those of older SSCs may be due to expansion caused by these outflows; many of the ELCs may not survive as bound stellar systems, but rather dissipate rapidly into the field population. The observed tendency of older ELCs to be more compact than young ones is consistent with the preferential survival of the most concentrated clusters at a given age.Comment: Accepted to Ap

The Escape of Ionizing Photons from OB Associations in Disk Galaxies: Radiation Transfer Through Superbubbles

By solving the time-dependent radiation transfer problem of stellar radiation through evolving superbubbles within a smoothly varying HI distribution, we estimate the fraction of ionizing photons emitted by OB associations that escapes the HI disk of our Galaxy into the halo and intergalactic medium (IGM). We consider both coeval star-formation and a Gaussian star-formation history with a time spread sigma_t = 2 Myr. We consider both a uniform H I distribution and a two-phase (cloud/intercloud) model, with a negligible filling factor of hot gas. We find that the shells of the expanding superbubbles quickly trap or attenuate the ionizing flux, so that most of the escaping radiation escapes shortly after the formation of the superbubble. For the coeval star-formation history, the total fraction of Lyman Continuum photons that escape both sides of the disk in the solar vicinity is f_esc approx 0.15 +/- 0.05. For the Gaussian star formation history, f_esc approx 0.06 +/- 0.03, a value roughly a factor of two lower than the results of Dove & Shull (1994), where superbubbles were not considered. For a local production rate of ionizing photons Psi_LyC = 4.95 X 10^7 cm^{-2} s^{-1}, the flux escaping the disk is Phi_LyC approx (1.5-3.0) X 10^6 cm^{-2} s^{-1} for coeval and Gaussian star formation, comparable to the flux required to sustain the Reynolds layer.Comment: Revised version (expanded), accepted for publication by ApJ, 38 pages, 8 figures, aasms4.sty and aabib.sty files include

Bcc crystal-fluid interfacial free energy in Yukawa systems

We determine the orientation-resolved interfacial free energy between a body-centered-cubic (bcc) crystal and the coexisting fluid for a many-particle system interacting via a Yukawa pair potential. For two different screening strengths, we compare results from molecular dynamics computer simulations, density functional theory, and a phase-field-crystal approach. Simulations predict an almost orientationally isotropic interfacial free energy of 0.12k B T/a 2 (with k B T denoting the thermal energy and a the mean interparticle spacing), which is independent of the screening strength. This value is in reasonable agreement with our Ramakrishnan-Yussouff density functional calculations, while a high-order fitted phase-field-crystal approach gives about 2−3 times higher interfacial free energies for the Yukawa system. Both field theory approaches also give a considerable anisotropy of the interfacial free energy. Our result implies that, in the Yukawa system, bcc crystal-fluid free energies are a factor of about 3 smaller than face-centered-cubic crystal-fluid free energies.Peer reviewe

Undergraduate Dissertation: goals, types and supervisory styles

[EN] The aim of this paper is to progress towards the development of a framework to analyse undergraduate dissertations. We pay attention to four key elements and the relationships between them: the goals to be achieved, the available means, the types of final-year dissertations and the supervisory styles. The distinctive feature of the undergraduate dissertation is the process followed to achieve the final goals: the student must produce a high-quality work with high level of autonomy using the available resources (the previous training, the specific materials and the support of a supervisor). Taking this into account, we focus on two factors which condition the process: the types of dissertations (or projects) and the styles of supervision. It is acknowledged the need to broaden the range of options available for each element creating the procedure for each of them. Also, suggesting a classification for them. Finally, attention is paid to the role of the supervisor since it is considered crucial for students. Therefore, it is proposed a classification for the styles of supervision. According to the contribution of the supervisor at each stage of the process, we identify three supervisory styles: director, advisor and supervisor. Although the choice of the most suitable style depends on many factors, we conclude that, in most cases, advisor and supervisor are the most appropriate for the undergraduate dissertation.[ES] El objetivo de este artículo es avanzar en el desarrollo de un marco para el análisis de la asignatura Trabajo de Fin de Grado (TFG) que pueda adaptarse a un número amplio de áreas de conocimiento. Se atiende a cuatro elementos clave: los fines perseguidos, los instrumentos disponibles, las modalidades de TFG y los estilos de tutorización. El carácter diferenciado de esta asignatura reside, básicamente, en el proceso seguido para alcanzar los fines: utilizando los instrumentos disponibles (formación previa, materiales específicos y apoyo tutorial) el estudiante debe “producir” un trabajo académicamente riguroso con un grado de autonomía notable. Centramos, por ello, la atención en dos factores que condicionan dicho proceso: las modalidades de TFG y los estilos de tutorización. Ponemos de manifiesto la necesidad de ampliar el abanico de modalidades en todos los elementos que conforman el procedimiento del TFG y presentamos una posible clasificación. A continuación, dado que parece resultar crucial para el alumno, ponemos el foco de atención en el papel del tutor y proponemos una clasificación de los estilos de tutorización. Atendiendo a la intervención del tutor en las distintas fases de elaboración de los TFG, distinguimos tres estilos de tutorización: conductora, orientadora y supervisora. Aunque la elección del estilo de tutorización más adecuado depende de múltiples factores, concluimos que, en general, la tutorización orientadora y la supervisora son más apropiadas para el TFG.Díaz-Vázquez, R.; García-Díaz, A.; Maside Sanfiz, J.; Vázquez-Rozas, E. (2018). El Trabajo de Fin de Grado: fines, modalidades y estilos de tutorización. REDU. Revista de Docencia Universitaria. 16(2):159-175. doi:10.4995/redu.2018.10178SWORD15917516

Comparison of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and porcine circovirus 2 commercial vaccines efficacy when applied separate or combined under experimental conditions

Background Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (Mhyo) and Porcine circovirus 2 (PCV-2) are two of the most significant infectious agents causing economic losses in the weaning to slaughter period. Due to their similar vaccination age, the objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of two already existing Mhyo (Hyogen®) and PCV-2 (Circovac®) vaccines when administered separately or combined (RTM) by means of Mhyo or PCV-2 experimental challenges. Results Seven groups of animals were included in the study, being three of them challenged with PCV-2, three with Mhyo and one composed of non-challenged, non-vaccinated pigs. Within each experimental challenge, non-vaccinated (NV) groups were compared with double vaccinated groups using the commercial products separated (VS) or combined (VC). Both vaccinated groups showed significant differences for most parameters measured regarding PCV-2 (serology, percentage of infected animals and viral load in tissues) and Mhyo (serology and gross lesions) when compared to NV groups. VS and VC offered similar results, being only significantly different the PCV-2 antibody values at different time points (higher in the VS group) of the study, although not at the termination day (21 days post-PCV-2 inoculation). Conclusion The present study expands the knowledge on the possibility of using two separate Mhyo and PCV-2 commercial vaccines as a RTM product, which offered equivalent virological, immunological and pathological outcomes as compared to these vaccines when used by separate.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio