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Analysis of one- and two-particle spectra at RHIC based on a hydrodynamical model
We calculate the one-particle hadronic spectra and correlation functions of
pions based on a hydrodynamical model. Parameters in the model are so chosen
that the one-particle spectra reproduce experimental results of
GeV Au+Au collisions at RHIC. Based on the numerical solution,
we discuss the space-time evolution of the fluid. Two-pion correlation
functions are also discussed. Our numerical solution suggests the formation of
the quark-gluon plasma with large volume and low net baryon density.Comment: LaTeX, 4pages, 4 figures. To appear in the proceedings of Fourth
International Conference on Physics and Astrophysics of Quark-Gluon Plasma
(ICPAQGP-2001), Nov 26-30, 2001, Jaipur, Indi
Effect of Maceration on \u3ci\u3ein Sacco\u3c/i\u3e Degradability and Energy Content of Low-Moisture Round Bale Alfalfa Silage
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of maceration on in sacco degradability and energy content of low-moisture alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) silage. The results of two treatments were compared: 1) maceration, in which the alfalfa was processed through a large- scale forage mat maker prior to wilting to approximately 50% DM content (FM treatment), and 2) conventional conditioning, in which the alfalfa was tedded and wilted to the same DM content as that in the FM treatment (CC treatment). Silage bales were chopped in 20-mm pieces for each experiment. In sacco degradabilities of DM, CP and NDF of silage stems were estimated with two fistulated cows incubated for 3, 6, 12, 24, 48 and 72 h. DE and ME contents of FM- and CC-treated silage were measured using a respiration chamber with two dry cows. In sacco DM degradability was similar for both FM- and CC- treated silage, but CP degradability of FM-treated silage was higher than that of CC-treated silage. There were no differences between FM- and CC-treated silage in DE, ME and TDN contents. These results suggested that maceration increased the degradable fraction of CP in the alfalfa stem. However, in chopped silage, maceration has no effects on digestibility and metabolizability of energy
Angular hadron correlations probing the early medium evolution
Hard processes are a well calibrated probe to study heavy-ion collisions.
However, the information to be gained from the nuclear suppression factor R_AA
is limited, hene one has to study more differential observables to do medium
tomography. The angular correlations of hadrons associated with a hard trigger
appear suitable as they show a rich pattern when going from low p_T to high
p_T. Of prime interest is the fate of away side partons with an in-medium
pathlength O(several fm). At high p_T the correlations become dominated by the
punchtrough of the away side parton with subsequent fragmentation. We discuss
what information about the medium density can be gained from the data.Comment: Talk given at the 19th International Conference on Ultrarelativistic
Nucleus-Nucleus Collisions: Quark Matter 2006 (QM 2006), Shanghai, China,
14-20 Nov 200
Traditional craftspeople are not copycats: Potter idiosyncrasies in vessel morphogenesis
Ceramics are quintessential indicators of human culture and its evolution across generations of social learners. Cultural transmission and evolution theory frequently emphasizes apprentices' need for accurate imitation (high-fidelity copying) of their mentors' actions. However, the ensuing prediction of standardized fashioning patterns within communities of practice has not been directly addressed in handicraft traditions such as pottery throwing. To fill this gap, we analysed variation in vessel morphogenesis amongst and within traditional potters from culturally different workshops producing for the same market. We demonstrate that, for each vessel type studied, individual potters reliably followed distinctive routes through morphological space towards a much-less-variable common final shape. Our results indicate that mastering the pottery handicraft does not result from accurately reproducing a particular model behaviour specific to the community's cultural tradition. We provide evidence that, at the level of the elementary clay-deforming gestures, individual learning rather than simple imitation is required for the acquisition of a complex motor skill such as throwing pottery
Charmonium properties in hot quenched lattice QCD
We study the properties of charmonium states at finite temperature in
quenched QCD on large and fine isotropic lattices. We perform a detailed
analysis of charmonium correlation and spectral functions both below and above
. Our analysis suggests that both S wave states ( and )
and P wave states ( and ) disappear already at about . The charm diffusion coefficient is estimated through the Kubo formula and
found to be compatible with zero below and approximately at
.Comment: 32 pages, 19 figures, typo corrected, discussions on isotropic vs
anisotropic lattices expanded, published versio
Organizational impact of evidence-informed decision making training initiatives : a case study comparison of two approaches
Background
The impact of efforts by healthcare organizations to enhance the use of evidence to improve organizational processes through training programs has seldom been assessed. We therefore endeavored to assess whether and how the training of mid- and senior-level healthcare managers could lead to organizational change.
Methods
We conducted a theory-driven evaluation of the organizational impact of healthcare leaders’ participation in two training programs using a logic model based on Nonaka’s theory of knowledge conversion. We analyzed six case studies nested within the two programs using three embedded units of analysis (individual, group and organization). Interviews were conducted during intensive one-week data collection site visits. A total of 84 people were interviewed.
Results
We found that the impact of training could primarily be felt in trainees’ immediate work environments. The conversion of attitudes was found to be easier to achieve than the conversion of skills. Our results show that, although socialization and externalization were common in all cases, a lack of combination impeded the conversion of skills. We also identified several individual, organizational and program design factors that facilitated and/or impeded the dissemination of the attitudes and skills gained by trainees to other organizational members.
Conclusions
Our theory-driven evaluation showed that factors before, during and after training can influence the extent of skills and knowledge transfer. Our evaluation went further than previous research by revealing the influence—both positive and negative—of specific organizational factors on extending the impact of training programs
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