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The evolution of H{\sc ii} galaxies: Testing the bursting scenario through the use of self-consistent models
We have computed a series of realistic and self-consistent models of the
emitted spectra of H{\sc ii} galaxies. Our models combine different codes of
chemical evolution, evolutionary population synthesis and photoionization. The
emitted spectrum of H{\sc ii} galaxies is reproduced by means of the
photoionization code CLOUDY, using as ionizing spectrum the spectral energy
distribution of the modelled H{\sc ii} galaxy, which in turn is calculated
according to a Star Formation History (SFH) and a metallicity evolution given
by a chemical evolution model that follows the abundances of 15 different
elements. The contribution of emission lines to the broad-band colours is
explicitly taken into account.
The results of our code are compared with photometric and spectroscopic data
of H{\sc ii} galaxies. Our technique reproduces observed diagnostic diagrams,
abundances, equivalent width-colour and equivalent width-metallicity relations
for local H{\sc ii} galaxies.Comment: 13 figures and 2 tables, accepted for publication in MNRAS Main
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Stretched Polymers in Random Environment
We survey recent results and open questions on the ballistic phase of
stretched polymers in both annealed and quenched random environments.Comment: Dedicated to Erwin Bolthausen on the occasion of his 65th birthda
A Monte Carlo Study of the 6.4 keV Emission at the Galactic Center
Strong fluorescent Fe line emission at 6.4 keV has been observed from the Sgr
B2 giant molecular cloud located in the Galactic Center region. The large
equivalent width of this line and the lack of an apparent illuminating nearby
object indicate that a time-dependent source, currently in a low-activity
state, is causing the fluorescent emission. It has been suggested that this
illuminator is the massive black hole candidate, Sgr A*, whose X-ray luminosity
has declined by an unprecedented six orders of magnitude over the past 300
years. We here report the results of our Monte Carlo simulations for producing
this line under a variety of source configurations and characteristics. These
indicate that the source may in fact be embedded within Sgr B2, although
external sources give a slightly better fit to the data. The weakened
distinction between the internal and external illuminators is due in part to
the instrument response function, which accounts for an enhanced equivalent
width of the line by folding some of the continuum radiation in with the
intrinsic line intensity. We also point out that although the spectrum may be
largely produced by K emission in cold gas, there is some evidence in
the data to suggest the presence of warm (~10^5 K) emitting material near the
cold cloud.Comment: 11 pages, 4 figure
Landfill habitat restoration can reduce the incidence of vertebrate pest species
Duarte, J., Zurita, F., Farfán, M.A., Vargas, J.M
Avaliação técnico-econômica do controle de gramíneas em milho em área de várzea.
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El rol del control personal en la función paliativa de la justificación del sistema entre la población indígena y no indígena de estudiantes peruanos
Indexación: Scopus.In this article we propose a mediation model for the association between system justification and psychological well-being (i.e., the palliative function of ideology), based on system justification theory and compensatory control theory. Specifically, we argue that endorsing system-justifying beliefs leads to increased perceived personal control, which in turn predicts higher well-being. We used a convenience sample of students from two Peruvian universities. The results showed that system justification was related to general psychological well-being and personal control. In addition, indigenous students rated lower on system justification, general psychological well-being, self-esteem and personal control. Next, we found that the association between system justification and general psychological well-being was stronger among indigenous students, and this relationship was partially mediated by personal control. In addition, we showed that the mediation model is moderated by ethnicity, so that personal control is a mediator only among non-indigenous participants. We conclude that personal control is a mechanism involved in the palliative function of ideology among this group. Finally, we discuss possible explanations for the mechanisms involved in the palliative function of ideology among low-status individuals. © 2018, © 2018 Fundacion Infancia y Aprendizaje.En este artículo se propone un modelo de mediación de las
relaciones entre la justificación del sistema y el bienestar psicológico (i.e.,
la función paliativa de la ideología) basado en las teorías de la justificación
del sistema y del control compensatorio. En concreto, se propone que la
adopción de creencias justificativas del sistema produce un aumento del
control personal percibido que, a su vez, predice niveles más elevados de bienestar. En este estudio se utilizó una muestra por conveniencia de estudiantes
provenientes de dos universidades peruanas. Los resultados muestran
que la justificación del sistema está relacionada con el bienestar psicológico
general y con el control personal. Además, los estudiantes indígenas mostraron
niveles más reducidos de justificación del sistema, bienestar
psicológico general, autoestima y control personal. También se observó que
la relación entre la justificación del sistema y el bienestar psicológico general
era más fuerte entre los estudiantes indígenas y que el control personal
mediaba parcialmente en esta relación. Asimismo, mostramos que la etnicidad
es un factor moderador del modelo de mediación, por lo que el control
personal es un mediador únicamente entre los participantes no indígenas. El
estudio concluye que el control personal es un mecanismo que interviene en
la función paliativa de la ideología en este grupo. Por último, se discuten
posibles explicaciones de los mecanismos implicados en la función paliativa
de la ideología entre individuos de estatus social bajo.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02134748.2018.153765
Parallel Evolution of Quasi-separatrix Layers and Active Region Upflows
Persistent plasma upflows were observed with Hinode's EUV Imaging
Spectrometer (EIS) at the edges of active region (AR) 10978 as it crossed the
solar disk. We analyze the evolution of the photospheric magnetic and velocity
fields of the AR, model its coronal magnetic field, and compute the location of
magnetic null-points and quasi-sepratrix layers (QSLs) searching for the origin
of EIS upflows. Magnetic reconnection at the computed null points cannot
explain all of the observed EIS upflow regions. However, EIS upflows and QSLs
are found to evolve in parallel, both temporarily and spatially. Sections of
two sets of QSLs, called outer and inner, are found associated to EIS upflow
streams having different characteristics. The reconnection process in the outer
QSLs is forced by a large-scale photospheric flow pattern which is present in
the AR for several days. We propose a scenario in which upflows are observed
provided a large enough asymmetry in plasma pressure exists between the
pre-reconnection loops and for as long as a photospheric forcing is at work. A
similar mechanism operates in the inner QSLs, in this case, it is forced by the
emergence and evolution of the bipoles between the two main AR polarities. Our
findings provide strong support to the results from previous individual case
studies investigating the role of magnetic reconnection at QSLs as the origin
of the upflowing plasma. Furthermore, we propose that persistent reconnection
along QSLs does not only drive the EIS upflows, but it is also responsible for
a continuous metric radio noise-storm observed in AR 10978 along its disk
transit by the Nan\c{c}ay Radio Heliograph.Comment: 29 pages, 10 figure
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