Cosmic microwave background constraints on coupled dark matter

We study CMB constraints on a model with a cosmological constant and a fraction of dark matter non-minimally coupled to a massless scalar field. In this scenario, there is an extra gravity-like fifth force which can affect the evolution of the Universe enough to have a discernible effect on measurements of cosmological parameters. Using Planck and WMAP polarisation data, we find that up to half of the dark matter can be coupled. The coupling can also be several times larger than in models with a single species of cold dark matter coupled to a quintessence scalar field, as the scalar field does not play the role of dark energy and is therefore less constrained by the data.Comment: 5 pages, 4 figure

“Led by the nose”: An Examination of Mythic, Political, and Personal Transformations in the Poetry of W.B. Yeats

Senior Project submitted to The Division of Languages and Literature of Bard College

A Good Man Is Hard To Find

https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mmb-vp/3122/thumbnail.jp

Enhanced vertical mixing in the glacial ocean inferred from sedimentary carbon isotopes

Vertical mixing in the Atlantic Ocean during the Last Glacial Maximum may have been enhanced, not reduced, due to more vigorous tidal dissipation, suggest an ensemble of ocean simulations and glacial sediment carbon isotope records

Glacial ice sheet extent effects on modeled tidal mixing and the global overturning circulation

This dataset contains the output from the tide model and climate model simulations from the publication Wilmes et al. (2018) "Glacial ice sheet extent effects on tidal mixing and the global overturning circulation" submitted to Paleoceanography. The user is referred to the paper for details on the methodology. Dissipation files: Files beginning with "diss" contain tidal dissipation files calculated from the OTIS tide model output at 1/8th deg using the direct method. Files with the M2 constituent only are in .mat format and extend from 86deg S to 89deg N whereas the files containing all constituents (M2, S2, K1 and O1) are in netcdf format and extend from 90deg S to 90deg N. These files regridded and are used as the climate model tidal forcing. Dissipation file list: diss_dir_ze_1_8_rtp_21kyrBP_i6g_-I1.5_-t_8299008.nc Dissipation for LGM ICE-6G ZE ITdrag 1/8th deg diss_dir_ze_1_8_rtp_21kyrBP_i5g_-I1.5_-t_8299031.nc Dissipation for LGM ICE-5G ZE ITdrag 1/8th deg diss_dir_ze_1_8_rtp_00kyrBP_-I1.5_pdsal_8299034.nc Dissipation for PD ZE ITdrag 1/8th deg diss_dir_js_1_8_rtop_21kyrBP_i6g_-t_-I6.0_7673000.nc Dissipation for LGM ICE-6G JS ITdrag 1/8th deg diss_dir_js_1_8_rtop_21kyrBP_i5g_-t_-I6.0_7672999.nc Dissipation for LGM ICE-5G JS ITdrag 1/8th deg diss_dir_js_1_8_rtop_00kyrBP_-I6.0_7672998.nc Dissipation for PD JS ITdrag 1/8th deg diss_dir_ze_m2_1_8_rtp_21kyrBP_i5g_blk5_NH_lmsk_-I1.5_8299652.mat M2 dissipation for LGM ICE-5G blk1 + NH ICE-6G land mask ZE ITdrag 1/8th deg diss_dir_ze_m2_1_8_rtp_21kyrBP_i5g_blk5_-I1.5_8299534.mat M2 dissipation for LGM ICE-5G blk5 ZE ITdrag 1/8th deg diss_dir_ze_m2_1_8_rtp_21kyrBP_i5g_blk4_-I1.5_8299533.mat M2 dissipation for LGM ICE-5G blk4 ZE ITdrag 1/8th deg diss_dir_ze_m2_1_8_rtp_21kyrBP_i5g_blk3_-I1.5_8299531.mat M2 dissipation for LGM ICE-5G blk3 ZE ITdrag 1/8th deg diss_dir_ze_m2_1_8_rtp_21kyrBP_i5g_blk2_-I1.5_8299530.mat M2 dissipation for LGM ICE-5G blk2 ZE ITdrag 1/8th deg diss_dir_ze_m2_1_8_rtp_21kyrBP_i5g_blk1_-I1.5_8299529.mat M2 dissipation for LGM ICE-5G blk1 ZE ITdrag 1/8th deg diss_dir_ze_m2_1_8_rtp_21kyrBP_140mSLD_i6g_lmsk_-I1.5_8299543.mat M2 dissipation for PD 140mSLD ICE-6G land mask ZE ITdrag 1/8th deg diss_dir_ze_m2_1_8_rtp_21kyrBP_140mSLD_i5g_lmsk_-I1.5_8299542.mat M2 dissipation for PD 140mSLD ICE-5G land mask ZE ITdrag 1/8th deg diss_dir_ze_m2_1_8_rtp_21kyrBP_130mSLD_i6g_lmsk_-I1.5_8299544.mat M2 dissipation for PD 130mSLD ICE-6G land mask ZE ITdrag 1/8th deg diss_dir_ze_m2_1_8_rtp_21kyrBP_130mSLD_i5g_lmsk_-I1.5_8299541.mat M2 dissipation for PD 130mSLD ICE-5G land mask ZE ITdrag 1/8th deg diss_dir_ze_m2_1_8_rtp_21kyrBP_120mSLD_i6g_lmsk_-I1.5_8299545.mat M2 dissipation for PD 120mSLD ICE-6G land mask ZE ITdrag 1/8th deg diss_dir_ze_m2_1_8_rtp_21kyrBP_120mSLD_i5g_lmsk_-I1.5_8299540.mat M2 dissipation for PD 120mSLD ICE-5G land mask ZE ITdrag 1/8th deg diss_dir_ze_m2_1_8_rtp_21kyrBP_110mSLD_i6g_lmsk_-I1.5_8299546.mat M2 dissipation for PD 110mSLD ICE-6G land mask ZE ITdrag 1/8th deg diss_dir_ze_m2_1_8_rtp_21kyrBP_110mSLD_i5g_lmsk_-I1.5_8299539.mat M2 dissipation for PD 110mSLD ICE-5G land mask ZE ITdrag 1/8th deg diss_dir_ze_m2_1_8_rtp_21kyrBP_100mSLD_i6g_lmsk_-I1.5_8299547.mat M2 dissipation for PD 100mSLD ICE-6G land mask ZE ITdrag 1/8th deg diss_dir_ze_m2_1_8_rtp_21kyrBP_100mSLD_i5g_lmsk_-I1.5_8299538.mat M2 dissipation for PD 100mSLD ICE-5G land mask ZE ITdrag 1/8th deg diss_dir_ze_m2_1_8_rtp_21kyrBP_120mSLD_-I1.5_8299537.mat M2 dissipation for PD 120mSLD JS ITdrag 1/8th deg Climate model output: UVic climate model output for all simulations in the paper has been compressed using tar and zip. Each folder contains the output yearly averages (tavg.xxx.nc) which have been used in the results section of the paper. The model input files are located in /data. The tidal input file is in /data/O_tideenrg_green.nc. Furthermore included are restart files (rest.xxx.nc), model code in /code, and the model exectuables. Climate mode output list: preind_tidal_ze_00kyr_rtop_-1.5_8299034_dir.tgz Output from PIC lgm_tidal_ze_21kyr_i6g_rtop_-1.5_8299008_dir_tau_lgm.tgz Output from LGM_i6gT_lgmW lgm_tidal_ze_21kyr_i6g_rtop_-1.5_8299008_dir.tgz Output from LGM_i6gT_pdW lgm_tidal_ze_21kyr_i5g_rtop_-1.5_8299031_dir_tau_lgm.tgz Output from LGM_i5gT_lgmW lgm_tidal_ze_21kyr_i5g_rtop_-1.5_8299031_dir.tgz Output from LGM_i5gT_pdW lgm_tidal_ze_00kyr_rtop_-1.5_8299034_dir_tau_lgm.tgz Output from LGM_pdT_lgmW lgm_tidal_ze_00kyr_rtop_-1.5_8299034_dir.tgz Output from LGM_pdT_pdW preind_tidal_js_1_2_rtp_00kyrBP_-I1.0_7881173.tgz Output from PIC_1_2_rtp82 preind_js_1_2_SandS8.2_00kyrBP_82SNcb_-I1.0_8317333_dir.tgz Output from PIC_1_2_SS82 lgm_tidal_js_1_2_SandS8.2_00kyrBP_120mSLD_82SNcb_-t_-I1.0_8317331_dir.tgz Output from LGM_1_2_SS82_sldT lgm_tidal_js_1_2_SandS8.2_00kyrBP_82SNcb_-I1.0_8317333_dir.tgz Output from LGM_1_2_SS82_pdT lgm_tidal_js_1_2_rtop_00kyrBP_120mSLD_82SN_-t_-I1.0_8315693.tgz Output from LGM_1_2_rtp82_sldT lgm_tidal_js_1_2_rtop_00kyrBP_82SN_pdsal_-I1.0_8315702.tgz Output from LGM_1_2_rtp82_pd

Sex allocation theory reveals a hidden cost of neonicotinoid exposure in a parasitoid wasp

P.R.W. was funded by the University of Stirling, C.V.B. and S.M.G. were funded by Nuffield Research Placements and N.C., J.G. and D.M.S. were funded by NERC (NE/J024481/1).Sex allocation theory has proved to be one the most successful theories in evolutionary ecology. However, its role in more applied aspects of ecology has been limited. Here we show how sex allocation theory helps uncover an otherwise hidden cost of neonicotinoid exposure in the parasitoid wasp Nasonia vitripennis. Female N. vitripennis allocate the sex of their offspring in line with Local Mate Competition (LMC) theory. Neonicotinoids are an economically important class of insecticides, but their deployment remains controversial, with evidence linking them to the decline of beneficial species. We demonstrate for the first time to our knowledge, that neonicotinoids disrupt the crucial reproductive behaviour of facultative sex allocation at sub-lethal, field-relevant doses in N. vitripennis. The quantitative predictions we can make from LMC theory show that females exposed to neonicotinoids are less able to allocate sex optimally and that this failure imposes a significant fitness cost. Our work highlights that understanding the ecological consequences of neonicotinoid deployment requires not just measures of mortality or even fecundity reduction among non-target species, but also measures that capture broader fitness costs, in this case offspring sex allocation. Our work also highlights new avenues for exploring how females obtain information when allocating sex under LMC.Publisher PDFPeer reviewe

Allende, Castro, and Pinochet: An Analysis of Forms of Address in Political Speeches

The central discussion of this thesis concentrates on the uses of ‘we’ and ‘they’ within the corpus of six speeches given by Latin American political leaders in the mid-to-late 20th century. Existing research explains that one’s definition of self as well as a country’s national identity is largely based on the perception of ‘other’ (Costelloe 2014: 322). In other words, the manner in which political speakers discuss the collective ‘we’ and refer to foreign adversaries with the use of ‘they’ can greatly influence national identity. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to analyze the importance of address forms and references in influencing public opinion. The analysis of these speeches will serve as an example of how address forms and references are of great importance in political discourse, and I will discuss how their use can serve to influence national identity as well as manipulate public opinion

Diagnosis and therapeutic relationships: the perspectives of service users with a Borderline Personality Disorder diagnosis

This thesis begins with a literature review exploring how individuals who have a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) experience the therapeutic relationship during psychological therapy. A systematic literature search identified 15 papers which were synthesised using a meta-ethnographic approach. Three third order themes emerged; valuing a therapeutic relationship, building a connection (based on trust), and coming together to navigate the therapeutic relationship. These findings highlight the importance of the therapeutic relationship across psychological therapies for people with a BPD diagnosis and that positive therapeutic relationships are needed for successful therapy. Clinical implications are discussed. The research paper explores service-user perceptions of how receiving a diagnosis of BPD affects wellbeing. Nine participants were interviewed, and data were analysed using a constructivist grounded theory method. A model was developed which highlighted two key processes that influenced participants’ wellbeing. Firstly, the way in which the diagnosis was communicated, as this laid foundations for participants’ perceptions of the diagnosis. Secondly, participants’ experiences of the perceived advantages and disadvantages of living with the diagnosis, which included the responses of services, the influence on participants’ social relationships and impact of stigma. The findings are discussed in relation to the existing literature surrounding mental health diagnosis and contributes by highlighting the specific processes and mechanisms which occur for people who receive a diagnosis of BPD. From the developed model clinical implications and areas of future research are proposed. The critical appraisal focuses on the findings of the empirical paper and processes of carrying out a grounded theory investigation. Issues around conducting research during the Covid-19 pandemic are also considered