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Mini-workshop: Dirac Operators in Differential and Noncommutative Geometry

This mini-workshop brought together mathematicians and physicists working either on classical or on noncommutative differential geometry. Our aim was to show current interests, methods and results within each group and to open the possibility for interaction between the two groups. The first three days were devoted to expository presentations. The remaining two days were devoted to talks on advanced current research problems and results. Mathematics Subject Classification (2000): 53C27, 58J50. Introduction by the Organisers The mini-workshop, organized by Christian Bar and Andrzej Sitarz, had a very special character. The participating scientists came from two different mathematical communities: differential geometry (working mainly on problems related to the Dirac operator on spin manifolds) and noncommutative geometry (working mainly on concepts of Dirac operators in the framework of spectral geometry as postulated by Alain Connes). Spin geometry has become an established and very active subfield of Differential Geometry, after Lichnerowicz observed that the Index Theorem yields a topological obstruction against the existence of metrics with positive scalar curvature. The Dirac operator plays a key role in the deep work of Gromov, Lawson, Rosenberg, Stolz and others on manifolds admitting metrics with positive scalar curvature. The birth of noncommutative geometry offered completely new possibilities for extending some notions of differential geometry into the realm of operator algebras. In Connes’ notion of spectral triples the Dirac operator was used to define a (possibly noncommutative) geometry itself rather than being an object derived from a geometry. Since then many interesting examples of noncommutative spaces 3132 Oberwolfach Report 53/2006 and Dirac operators were studied. The equivalence theorem, allowing reconstruction of a spin manifold from a spectral geometry of a commutative algebra was proved only recently and the proof was presented at the workshop. The aim of the workshop was twofold: to show current interests, methods and results within each group and open the possibility for interaction between two groups. Due to the character of the meeting, first three days were devoted to the expository presentations, when we tried to cover the possibly broadest scope of topics from one subject presented for the participants from the other group. The remaining two days were devoted to talks on advanced current research problems and results, which had closer links to the topics of both groups. During problem sessions in the evenings various open questions were discussed some of which were solved during the week. Mini-Workshop: Dirac Operators in Geometry 3133 Mini-Workshop: Dirac Operators in Differential and Noncommutative Geometry
Current status of Azospirillum inoculation technology: Azospirillum as a challenge for agriculture

The genus Azospirillum . Effect of Azospirillum inoculation on plants . Inoculation effects on root development . Root colonization by Azospirillum . Proposed mode of action of Azospirillum on plant growth. Nitrogen fixation by Azospirillum . Hormonal effects of Azospirillum on plants . Improvement of root development, mineral uptake, and plant-water relationships by Azospirillum. Azospirillum nitrate reductase in plants . Specificity and variability in Azospirillum. Interaction of Azospirillum with other soil-rhizosphere microflora . Azospirillum as a competitor in the rhizosphere . Interaction of Azospirillum with soil particles . Genetics and immunology of Azospirillum. Agrotechnical aspects: inoculants and interaction with pesticides. Concluding remarks and future prospects .
Consumer Preferences, Ecolabels, and the Effects of Negative Environmental Information

Consumers prefer ecolabeled products. However, little is known about the effects of ecolabels when consumers are simultaneously exposed to negative environmental information. We conducted a stated choice experiment in France with eight fish products that were either ecolabeled or unlabeled. Four types of negative information concerning the potential negative environmental consequences of catching wild fish or producing farmed fish were randomly administered to the participants. The data were analyzed by a mixed logit model. Several results emerged. First, there are positive ecolabeling effects on the willingness to pay (WTP) for fish. Second, ecolabeling cannot fully mitigate the negative effects on WTP of negative environmental information. Third, there is a positive effect on the WTP for substitute fish produced with the same production technology as the type of fish that receives negative environmental information.
, ( iPOND ) Coupled with Mass Spectrometry Isolation of Proteins on Nascent DNA and Collapsed Replication Forks Using Identification of Proteins at Active , Stalled , DNA and Chromosomes

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On the construction of non-affine jump-diffusion models

ABSTRACT We describe a method for construction of jump analogues of certain one-dimensional diffusion processes satisfying solvable stochastic differential equations. The method is based on the reduction of the original stochastic differential equations to the ones with linear diffusion coefficients, which are reducible to the associated ordinary differential equations, by using the appropriate integrating factor processes. The analogues are constructed by means of adding the jump components linearly into the reduced stochastic differential equations. We illustrate the method by constructing jump analogues of several diffusion processes and expand the notion of market price of risk to the resulting non-affine jump-diffusion models.
When Are Neighbourhoods Communities? Community in Dutch Neighbourhoods

This study investigates the degree to which community can be found in Dutch neighbourhoods and attempts to explain why there is more community in some neighbourhoods than in others. We apply a perspective on community which assumes that people create communities with the expectation to realize some important well-being goals. Conditions that account for the creation of a local community are specified, i.e. the opportunity, ease, and motivation to do so. These conditions are realized when (i) neighbourhoods have more meeting places; (ii) neighbours are, given their resources and interests, motivated to invest in local relationships; (iii) neighbours have few relations outside of the neighbourhood, and (iv) neighbours are mutually interdependent. Data from the Survey of Social Networks of the Dutch on 1,007 respondents in 168 neighbourhoods are used. Results show that there is a sizeable amount of community in Dutch neighbourhoods and that all the four conditions contribute to the explanation, while interdependencies among neighbours have the strongest impact on the creation of community.
Bir Çocukta Eoznofilik Granülom Eosinophilic Granuloma of a Child

Eoznofilik granüloma Langerhans hücreli histiyositozisin bir parçasıdır. O sıklıkla kranial kemik tutulumu yapan nadir, iyi huylu bir kemik tümörüdür. Genellikle hastalar 5 ile 15 yaş arasındadırlar. Eoznofilik granüloma lezyonları kendiliğinden kaybolabilir. Ağrılı lezyonlar; kemoterapi, radyoterapi, cerrahi küretaj veya lokal kortizon infüzyonu ile tedavi edilebilirler. Altı yaşında bir kız çocuğu kliniğimize, sağ paryatal bölgede son 2 aydır ağrısı ve boyutu giderek artan ağrılı bir şişlik şikayeti ile başvurdu. Radyolojik bulgular; sağ paryatalde intra ve ekstra kranial uzanımları olan litik bir lezyonu gösterdi. Hastanın tümörü gros total eksize edildi ve kemik defektine kranioplasti uygulandı. Hastaya herhangi bir destek tedavi verilmedi. Tümörün histopatolojisi Langerhan hücreleri ile karışık kronik selüler infiltratlar ile eoznofilleri gösterdi. Bulgular eoznofilik granüloma ile uyumluydu. Bu hastalık için belirlenmiş bir tedavi yöntemi yoktur. Tedavi şekli hastalığın yaygınlığına ve semptomlara göre değişebilir. Biz intrakranial uzanımı olan ağrılı lezyonlarda cerrahi eksizyonu öneriyoruz.
The spiked harmonic oscillator revisited New results

Aplica-se e generaliza-se um metodo economico descoberto por Znojil para encontrar o valor limite de uma funcao particular de interesse em problemas como o do oscilador harmonico agudo. O resultado assim obtido e, entao, aplicado para encontrar expressoes em forma fechada para somas de algumas series infinitas envolvendo funcoes gama.
Convergence of Sample Autocorrelation of Long-Range Dependent Traffic

We depict our work on a fundamental issue in the theory of long-range dependent traffic in the aspect of the convergence of sample autocorrelation function (ACF) of real traffic. The present results suggest that the sample ACF of traffic is convergent. In addition, we show that the sample size has considerable effects in estimating the sample ACF of traffic. More precisely, a sample ACF of traffic tends to be smoother when the sample size increases.
Persuasiveness Against All Odds ?

Using a quasi-experimental research design in combination with a pre-test and post-test design, this explorative study aimed to find the differences between the interactive medium persuasive game and the non-interactive medium video, with respect to the final feeling of persuasion of the media user. Playing games still has an unwarranted negative connotation, while at the same time studies claim that digital games become more popular among youngsters young adults. Previous studies found out that the persuasive power of digital games can be used in a positive way, as some studies found out that interactivity has a positive effect on persuasion, and can contribute to educational or behavioral outcomes. In addition, the interactivity can influence the process of identification with the main character, which could reinforce the feeling of persuasion. For this present study, in total 161 students of the fifth grade of pre-university education from the age 16 to 18 years old participated. One condition (N=87) had to play the persuasive game Against All Odds, the other condition (N=74) had to watch an edited recorded game play of the same game, which is considered as the video. Against All Odds is a game in which the player takes over the role of a refugee, and therefore represents a current pressing issue. The participants had to fill in a questionnaire before and after the media usage, of which the outcome measures were; Knowledge about refugees, perspective on learning, willingness to help, identification based on similarities, identification based on embodied presence, source credibility and feeling of persuasion. The results show that people felt more persuaded after playing the game, than after watching the video. Also, the identification process with respect to embodied presence was higher after playing the game than after watching the video. However, the identification process based on similarities was higher after watching the video. Moreover, the study showed that even though the participants felt persuaded, they did not seem to be persuaded, as the effects between pretest and post-test, per condition based on knowledge, perspective on learning, and willingness to help in most cases decreased. Future research is needed to identify the causes of these interesting, but unexpected results. But following the results of this results, it can be concluded that the persuasive power must not yet be underestimated.
internetwork spectro-polarimetry at different heliocentric angles

Aims. The analysis of near infrared spectropolarimetric data at the internetwork in different regions on the solar surface could offer constraints that reject current modeling of these quiet areas. Methods. We present spectro-polarimetric observations of very quiet regions for different values of the heliocentric angle for the Fe i lines at 1.56 μm, from disc centre to positions close to the limb. The spatial resolution of the data is 0.7−1′′. We analyse direct observable properties of the Stokes profiles as the amplitude of circular and linear polarisation, as well as the total degree of polarisation. The area and amplitude asymmetries are also studied. Results. We do not find any significant variation in the properties of the polarimetric signals with the heliocentric angle. This means that the magnetism of the solar internetwork remains the same regardless of the position on the solar disc. This observational fact discards the possibility of modeling the internetwork as a network-like scenario. The magnetic elements of internetwork areas seem to be isotropically distributed when observed at our spatial resolution.
Developing innovative methods to face aquatic invasions in Europe: the Aquainvad-ED project

This study presented 2016 This conference has provided a venue for the exchange of information on various aspects of aquatic invasive species since its inception in 1990. The conference continues to provide an opportunity for dialog between academia, industry and environmental regulators. Abstract Aquatic Invasive Alien Species (AIAS) are increasing due to the synergistic effects of climate change and habitat destruction. AIAS can heavily impact biodiversity and human health, causing a loss of ecosystem services; therefore, their control and management have now become a priority, particularly in the light of the new EU regulation 1143/2014 on invasive alien species. The main research goal of the Innovative Training Network Marie Sk ł odowska-Curie Aquainvad-ED is to exploit the application of innovative tools and the power of citizen science for early detection, control and management of AIAS. Eight early stage researchers are involved in Aquainvad-ED, engaged in four main research themes: (1) development and application of novel methods for early detection of AIAS; (2) identification of vectors of introduction and pathways of dispersal; (3) impacts of freshwater and marine invaders; and (4) risk assessment and control of AIAS. In order to develop multidisciplinary approaches to address these issues, the fellows are working within an international consortium (UK, Spain, Italy) composed of scientists and conservation practitioners from three universities (Swansea University, Universidad de Oviedo, Università degli Studi di Firenze), one technological institute (AZTI), two governmental agencies (Natural Resources Wales and Cardiff Harbour Authority), one NGO (Wye & Usk Foundation) and five SMEs working in fundamental and applied aspects of AIAS (Neoalgae, Natural Applications, NEMO, Ecohydros, and Itinera C.E.R.T.A).
Title Neutrality between a vertically integrated cable provider and an over-the-top video provider Permalink

We are concerned with whether a vertically integrated broadband and content provider can unreasonably advantage itself over competing content providers, either by selling quality-ofservice (QoS) to content providers at unreasonably high prices, or by refusing to provide access to QoS to competing content. We address this question by modeling the competition between one such vertically integrated provider and one over-the-top (OTT) content provider. The broadband provider decides whether to deploy QoS, and if so it also determines the QoS price if sold to either the OTT content provider or directly to users. We analytically determine when the broadband provider will sell QoS and when the OTT content provider or users will purchase QoS. We characterize the optimal QoS and video service prices. The Internet service provider (ISP)’s market share increases with the difference in the value of the two video services and decreases with the difference in the corresponding costs. Numerical results illustrate the effect of QoS price on content price, the variation of prices and profit with QoS price, and the variation of prices and market shares with the benefit of QoS. The ISP may sell QoS to users at a lower price than when QoS is sold to the OTT provider.
Telmisartan Olmesartan Valsartan Losartan Candesartan Irbesartan Azilsartan Fimasartan Angiotensin receptor blockers Eprosartan

Angiotensin II, an important component of renin angiotensin system, is a potent vasopressor and its actions are mostly mediated via angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R) and role of AT2R in counterbalancing the actions of AT1R stimulation are under extensive research. In addition to its physiological actions, angiotensin II plays important roles in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy, and heart failure. The effects of angiotensin II can be blocked by either suppressing its production by blocking angiotensin converting enzyme or by antagonizing its actions on AT1R using angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). Instead of the extensive use of ARBs in the treatment of various cardiovascular diseases, proper selection of a particular ARB is crucial as the clinical condition of individual patient is different and also their economic status would play an essential role in medication compliance. Thus a critical review of the proven and promising actions of ARBs against various pathological conditions will be of great importance for the clinicians as well as for the researchers.
Measurements of the Cross-spectra of the Cosmic Infrared and Microwave Backgrounds from 95 to 1200 GHz

We present measurements of the power spectra of cosmic infrared background (CIB) and cosmic microwave background (CMB) fluctuations in six frequency bands. Maps at the lower three frequency bands, 95, 150, and 220 GHz (3330, 2000, and 1360 μm) are from the South Pole Telescope, while the upper three frequency bands, 600, 857, and 1200 GHz (500, 350, 250 μm) are observed with Herschel/SPIRE. From these data, we produce 21 angular power spectra (6 auto- and 15 cross-frequency) spanning the multipole range 600 ≤ ℓ≤ 11,000. Our measurements are the first to cross-correlate measurements near the peak of the CIB spectrum with maps at 95 GHz, complementing and extending the measurements from Planck Collaboration et al. at 143–857 GHz. The observed fluctuations originate largely from clustered, infrared-emitting, dusty star-forming galaxies, the CMB, and to a lesser extent radio galaxies, active galactic nuclei, and the Sunyaev–Zel’dovich effect.
A study on the resistance of antibiotic and plasmid profile of Leuconostoc spp. isolated from carrot

In the present study, a total of 56 isolates were isolated from different root vegetables. Out of these, 17 isolates were identified as Leuconostoc spp. All the 17 isolates were checked for antibiotic sensitivity against different antibiotics. Results revealed that majority of the isolates were resistant to Penicillin G, Vancomycin, Oxacillin and Ceftazidime. Four isolates (S-9, S-13, S-37 and S-42) were resistant to methicillin. However, all the isolates were highly sensitive to Imipenum. Carbenicillin and Amoxicillin sublactam showed antibacterial sensitivity against all the isolates except S-13 and S-B2C2, respectively. Electrophorogram revealed that among the different 17 Leuconostoc isolates, S-B2C2 showed the presence of multiple plasmids (six) corresponding to the molecular weights of 1.5, 1.9, 2.0, 2.6, 3.2 and 10 kb, respectively. Endonuclease restriction analysis study was carried out with purified plasmid using four endonucleases (Alu I, Bam HI, Hae III and Hind III). Treatment with Alu I resulted in the disappearance of all the 6 plasmid bands, indicating complete digestion of the plasmids. Restriction analysis of plasmid DNA of isolate S-B2C2 revealed complete digestion of two plasmids (2.6 and 1.5 kb) when treated with Hind III. However, a new band of molecular weight equivalent to 1.7 kb did appear. Data presented in the paper indicates the multiple plasmid availability in bacteria and their diversity in response to restriction sites available on them.
Basic potential of carbon nanotubes in tissue engineering applications

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are attracting interest in various fields of science because they possess a high surface area-to-volume ratio and excellent electronic, mechanical, and thermal properties. Various medical applications of CNTs are expected, and the properties of CNTs have been greatly improved for use in biomaterials. However, the safety of CNTs remains unclear, which impedes their medical application. Our group is evaluating the biological responses of multiwall CNTs (MWCNTs) in vivo and in vitro for the promotion of tissue regeneration as safe scaffold materials. We recently showed that intracellular accumulation is important for the cytotoxicity of CNTs, and we reported the active physiological functions CNTs in cells. In this review, we describe the effects of CNTs in vivo and in vitro observed by our group from the standpoint of tissue engineering, and we introduce the findings of other research groups.
KeyVec: Key-semantics Preserving Document Representations

Previous studies have demonstrated the empirical success of word embeddings in various applications. In this paper, we investigate the problem of learning distributed representations for text documents which many machine learning algorithms take as input for a number of NLP tasks. We propose a neural network model, KeyVec, which learns document representations with the goal of preserving key semantics of the input text. It enables the learned low-dimensional vectors to retain the topics and important information from the documents that will flow to downstream tasks. Our empirical evaluations show the superior quality of KeyVec representations in two different document understanding tasks.
Tau imaging : pathologic correlations 3 Number of words in the body of the manuscript : 3535 Number of figures : 5 Number of color figures : 4 Number of tables : 0

Marta Marquié, MD, Marc D. Normandin, PhD, Avery C. Meltzer, BA, Michael Siao Tick Chong, BA, Nicolas V. Andrea, BS, Alejandro Antón-Fernández, BS, William E. Klunk, MD, PhD, Chester A. Mathis, PhD, Milos D. Ikonomovic, MD, Manik Debnath, MS, Elizabeth A. Bien, BS, Charles R. Vanderburg, PhD, Isabel Costantino, BS, Sara Makaretz, BS, Sarah L. DeVos, PhD, Derek H. Oakley, MD, PhD, Stephen N. Gomperts, MD, PhD, John H. Growdon, MD, Kimiko Domoto-Reilly, MD, MMSc, Diane Lucente, MS, Bradford C. Dickerson, MD, Matthew P. Frosch, MD, PhD, Bradley T. Hyman, MD, PhD, Keith A. Johnson, MD and Teresa Gómez-Isla, MD, PhD, 1 MassGeneral Institute for NeuroDegenerative Disease, Charlestown, MA
Underlay Left Sheehy Underlay Right Sheehy Epidsic Left Touma Fat Left Sheehy Underlay Right Armstrong Epidisc Right Retained Tube type Reconstruction Time

Objective: To implement and review a database for children with a diagnosis of otitis media (OM) to facilitate comparative outcomes and long-term prospective follow up of surgical outcomes. Specific aim is to review presenting symptoms, risk factors, tympanostomy tube outcomes and complications, and need for further procedures. Methods: A web-based customized database was constructed to universally enroll all patients seen in consultation with a diagnosis of OM. Unique database fields include demographics, physical exam findings, risk factors, intervention, and long-term outcomes. Major surgical complications measured include: tympanic membrane perforation, retained tubes, chronic otorrhea, and cholesteatoma