pinecone/core-2020-05-10-deduplication huggingface dataset:
Effect of different carbon materials as electron shuttles in the anaerobic biotransformation of nitroanilines

Aromatic amines resulted from azo dyes biotransformation under anaerobic conditions are generally recalcitrant to further anaerobic degradation. The catalytic effect of carbon materials (CM) on the reduction of azo dyes is known and has been confirmed in this work by increasing 3-fold the biological reduction rate of Mordant Yellow 1 (MY1). The resulting m-nitroaniline (m-NoA) was further degraded to m-phenylenediamine (m-Phe) only in the presence of CM. The use of CM to degraded anaerobically aromatic amines resulted from azo dye reduction was never reported before. In the sequence, we studied the effect of different CM on the bioreduction of o-, m- and p-NoA. Three microporous activated carbons with different surface chemistry, original (AC0), chemical oxidized with HNO3 (ACHNO3) and thermal treated (ACH2), and three mesoporous carbons, xerogels (CXA and CXB) and nanotubes (CNT) were assessed. In the absence of CM, NoA were only partially reduced to the corresponding Phe, whereas in the presence of CM, more than 90% was converted to the corresponding Phe. ACH2 and AC0 were the best electron shuttles, increasing the rates up to 8-fold. In 24h, the biological treatment of NoA and MY1 with AC0, decreased up to 88% the toxicity towards a methanogenic consortium, as compared to the non-treated solutions. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reservedR. Pereira holds a fellowship (SFRH/BD/72388/2010) from Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT). The authors thank the FCT Strategic UID/BIO/ 04469/2013 and exploratory EXPL/AAG-TEC/0898/2013 projects
The Herschel exploitation of local galaxy Andromeda (HELGA), VI : the distribution and properties of molecular cloud associations in M31

In this paper we present a catalog of giant molecular clouds (GMCs) in the Andromeda (M31) galaxy extracted from the Herschel Exploitation of Local Galaxy Andromeda (HELGA) data set. GMCs are identified from the Herschel maps using a hierarchical source extraction algorithm. We present the results of this new catalog and characterize the spatial distribution and spectral energy properties of its clouds based on the radial dust/gas properties found by Smith et al. A total of 326 GMCs in the mass range 10(4)-10(7) M-circle dot are identified; their cumulative mass distribution is found to be proportional to M-2.34, in agreement with earlier studies. The GMCs appear to follow the same correlation of cloud mass to L-CO observed in the Milky Way. However, comparison between this catalog and interferometry studies also shows that the GMCs are substructured below the Herschel resolution limit, suggesting that we are observing associations of GMCs. Following Gordon et al., we study the spatial structure of M31 by splitting the observed structure into a set of spiral arms and offset rings. We fit radii of 10.3 and 15.5 kpc to the two most prominent rings. We then fit a logarithmic spiral with a pitch angle of 8 degrees.9 to the GMCs not associated with either ring. Last, we comment on the effects of deprojection on our results and investigate the effect different models for M31's inclination will have on the projection of an unperturbed spiral arm system
Azimuthal anisotropy of charged jet production in √sNN=2.76TeVPb–Pb collisions

We present measurements of the azimuthal dependence of charged jet production in central and semi-central √sNN=2.76TeVPb–Pb collisions with respect to the second harmonic event plane, quantified as vchjet2. Jet finding is performed employing the anti-kTalgorithm with a resolution parameter R =0.2using charged tracks from the ALICE tracking system. The contribution of the azimuthal anisotropy of the underlying event is taken into account event-by-event. The remaining (statistical) region-to-region fluctuations are removed on an ensemble basis by unfolding the jet spectra for different event plane orientations independently. Significant non-zero vchjet2is observed in semi-central collisions (30–50% centrality) for 20 <pchjetT<90GeV/c. The azimuthal dependence of the charged jet production is similar to the dependence observed for jets comprising both charged and neutral fragments, and compatible with measurements of the v2of single charged particles at high pT. Good agreement between the data and predictions from JEWEL, an event generator simulating parton shower evolution in the presence of a dense QCD medium, is found in semi-central collisions
H.E.S.S. observations of PKS 2155-304.

The high-frequency peaked BL Lac PKS 2155-304 at redshift z=0.117 has been detected with high significance (~45sigma) at energies greater than 160 GeV, using the H.E.S.S. stereoscopic array of imaging air-Cherenkov telescopes in Namibia. A strong signal is found in each of the data sets corresponding to the dark periods of July and October, 2002, and June-September, 2003. The observed flux of VHE gamma rays shows variability on time scales of months, days, and hours. The monthly-averaged integral flux above 300 GeV varies between 10% and 60% of the flux observed from the Crab Nebula. Energy spectra are measured for these individual periods of data taking and are characterized by a steep power law with a time-averaged photon index of Gamma=3.32±0.06. An improved chi2 per degree of freedom is found when either a power law with an exponential cutoff energy or a broken power law are fit to the time-averaged energy spectrum. However, the significance of the improvement is marginal (~2sigma). The suggested presence of features in the energy spectrum may be intrinsic to the emission from the blazar, or an indication of absorption of TeV gamma rays by the extragalactic infrared background ligh
Search for scalar top quark pair production in natural gauge mediated supersymmetry models with the ATLAS detector in pp collisions at √(s)=7 TeV

The results of a search for pair production of the lighter scalar partners of top quarks ((t) over bar (1)) in 2.05 fb(-1) of pp collisions at root s = 7 TeV using the ATLAS experiment at the LHC are reported. Scalar top quarks are searched for in events with two same flavour opposite-sign leptons (e, mu) with invariant mass consistent with the Z boson mass, large missing transverse momentum and jets in the final state. At least one of the jets is identified as originating from a b-quark. No excess over Standard Model expectations is found. The results are interpreted in the framework of R-parity conserving, gauge mediated Supersymmetry breaking 'natural' scenarios, where the neutralino ((chi) over bar (0)(1)) is the next-to-lightest supersymmetric particle. Scalar top quark masses up to 310 GeV are excluded for 115 GeV m(<(chi) over bar1)(0) 230 GeV at 95% confidence level, reaching an exclusion of m(<(t) over bar1) 330 GeV for m(<(chi) over bar1)(0) = 190 GeV. Scalar top quark masses below 240 GeV are excluded for all values of m((chi) over bar1)(0) > m(z)
Electrical conductivity studies of AgI-​Ag2O-​B2O3-​TeO2 glasses

The Ag ion conducting borotellurite glasses were prepd. by melt quenching technique.  The cond. and dielec. measurements were carried out on these glasses as a function of frequency from 10 Hz to 10 MHz between 298-​328 K.  The anal. of cond. measurement shows that the Ag ions are the main charge carriers, which are considered to be the predominant factor playing the role of enhancing the cond.  The power law exponent s and stretched exponent β are found to be insensitive to both temp. and compns.  A.c. cond. and dielec. relaxation behavior of these glasses were also studied and the results are discussed in view of the structure of borate and tellurite network
Transplanckian axions!?

Journal of High Energy Physics 2015.8 (2015): 032 reproduced by permission of Scuola
Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA)We discuss quantum gravitational effects in Einstein theory coupled to periodic
axion scalars to analyze the viability of several proposals to achieve superplanckian axion
periods (aka decay constants) and their possible application to large field inflation models.
The effects we study correspond to the nucleation of euclidean gravitational instantons
charged under the axion, and our results are essentially compatible with (but independent
of) the Weak Gravity Conjecture, as follows: single axion theories with superplanckian
periods contain gravitational instantons inducing sizable higher harmonics in the axion
potential, which spoil superplanckian inflaton field range. A similar result holds for multiaxion
models with lattice alignment (like the Kim-Nilles-Peloso model). Finally, theories
with N axions can still achieve a moderately superplanckian periodicity (by a √
N factor)
with no higher harmonics in the axion potential. The Weak Gravity Conjecture fails to
hold in this case due to the absence of some instantons, which are forbidden by a discrete
ZN gauge symmetry. Finally we discuss the realization of these instantons as euclidean
D-branes in string compactificationsThis work is partially supported by the grants FPA2012-32828 from the MINECO, the ERC Advanced Grant SPLE under contract ERC-2012-ADG-20120216-320421 and the grant SEV-2012-0249 of the “Centro de Excelencia Severo Ochoa” Programme. M.M. is supported by a “La Caixa” Ph.D scholarship. I.V. is supported through the FPU grant AP-2012-269
Proteomics of Human Dendritic Cell Subsets Reveals Subset-Specific Surface Markers and Differential Inflammasome Function.

Dendritic cells (DCs) play a key role in orchestrating adaptive immune responses. In human blood, three distinct subsets exist: plasmacytoid DCs (pDCs) and BDCA3+ and CD1c+ myeloid DCs. In addition, a DC-like CD16+ monocyte has been reported. Although RNA-expression profiles have been previously compared, protein expression data may provide a different picture. Here, we exploited label-free quantitative mass spectrometry to compare and identify differences in primary human DC subset proteins. Moreover, we integrated these proteomic data with existing mRNA data to derive robust cell-specific expression signatures with more than 400 differentially expressed proteins between subsets, forming a solid basis for investigation of subset-specific functions. We illustrated this by extracting subset identification markers and by demonstrating that pDCs lack caspase-1 and only express low levels of other inflammasome-related proteins. In accordance, pDCs were incapable of interleukin (IL)-1β secretion in response to ATP
Genetic diversity and population genetics of large lungworms (Dictyocaulus, Nematoda) in wild deer in Hungary.

This is the final version of the article. Available from the publisher via the DOI in this record.Dictyocaulus nematode worms live as parasites in the lower airways of ungulates and can cause significant disease in both wild and farmed hosts. This study represents the first population genetic analysis of large lungworms in wildlife. Specifically, we quantify genetic variation in Dictyocaulus lungworms from wild deer (red deer, fallow deer and roe deer) in Hungary, based on mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (cox1) sequence data, using population genetic and phylogenetic analyses. The studied Dictyocaulus taxa display considerable genetic diversity. At least one cryptic species and a new parasite-host relationship are revealed by our molecular study. Population genetic analyses for Dictyocaulus eckerti revealed high gene flow amongst weakly structured spatial populations that utilise the three host deer species considered here. Our results suggest that D. eckerti is a widespread generalist parasite in ungulates, with a diverse genetic backround and high evolutionary potential. In contrast, evidence of cryptic genetic structure at regional geographic scales was observed for Dictyocaulus capreolus, which infects just one host species, suggesting it is a specialist within the studied area. D. capreolus displayed lower genetic diversity overall, with only moderate gene flow compared to the closely related D. eckerti. We suggest that the differing vagility and dispersal behaviour of hosts are important contributing factors to the population structure of lungworms, and possibly other nematode parasites with single-host life cycles. Our findings are of relevance for the management of lungworms in deer farms and wild deer populations.This work was carried out as a part of Zoltán Ács’ PhD thesis
on BDistribution and host spectrum of Dictyocaulus lungworms in deer^
supported by the Hungarian Government
Measurement of the forward W boson cross-section in pp collisions at √s = 7 TeV

A measurement of the inclusive W → μν production cross-section using data from pp collisions at a centre-of-mass energy of √s=7 TeV is presented. The analysis is based on an integrated luminosity of about 1.0 fb[superscript −1] recorded with the LHCb detector. Results are reported for muons with a transverse momentum greater than 20 [GeV over c] and pseudorapidity between 2.0 and 4.5. The W [superscript +] and W [superscript −] production cross-sections are measured to be
σW[superscript +]→μ[superscript +]ν=861.0±2.0±11.2±14.7pb,
σW[superscript −]→μ[superscript −] [bar over ν] = 675.8±1.9±8.8±11.6pb,

where the first uncertainty is statistical, the second is systematic and the third is due to the luminosity determination. Cross-section ratios and differential distributions as functions of the muon pseudorapidity are also presented. The ratio of W [superscript +] to W [superscript −] cross-sections in the same fiducial kinematic region is determined to be
σW [superscript +] → μ [superscript +] ν [over σW [superscript −] → μ [superscript −] [bar over ν]] = 1.274±0.005±0.009,

where the uncertainties are statistical and systematic, respectively. Results are in good agreement with theoretical predictions at next-to-next-to-leading order in perturbative quantum chromodynamics.National Science Foundation (U.S.
Extended Møller-Plesset perturbation theory for dynamical and static correlations

We present a novel method that appropriately handles both dynamical and static electron correlations in a balanced manner, using a perturbation theory on a spin-extended Hartree-Fock (EHF) wave function reference. While EHF is a suitable candidate for degenerate systems where static correlation is ubiquitous, it is known that most of dynamical correlation is neglected in EHF. In this work, we derive a perturbative correction to a fully spin-projected self-consistent wave function based on second-order Møller-Plesset perturbation theory (MP2). The proposed method efficiently captures the ability of EHF to describe static correlation in degeneracy, combined with MP2's ability to treat dynamical correlation effects. We demonstrate drastic improvements on molecular ground state and excited state potential energy curves and singlet-triplet splitting energies over both EHF and MP2 with similar computational effort to the latter.National Science Foundation (U.S.) (Grant CHE-1058219
A harmonized dataset on global educational attainment between 1970\ud
and 2060 - An analytical window into recent trends and future prospects\ud
in human capital development

We hereby present a dataset produced at the Wittgenstein Centre (WIC) containing\ud
comprehensive time series on educational attainment and mean years of schooling (MYS). The\ud
dataset is split by 5-year age groups and sex for 171 countries and covers the period between 1970\ud
and 2010. It also contains projections of educational attainment to 2060 based on several scenarios\ud
of demographic and educational development. The dataset is constructed around collected and\ud
harmonized empirical census and survey data sets for the projection base year. The article present\ud
the principles and methodology associated with the reconstruction and the projection, and how it\ud
differs from several previous exercises. It also proposes a closer look at the diffusion of education\ud
in world regions and how the existing gaps in terms of generations, gender, and geography - hence\ud
called the 3Gs - have been evolving in the last forty years
Ad-creativity, internal consumer response, and purchase intention: an evaluation upon Ardiles “Flash Mom” TV ad

This research aim to analyse the effects Ad-creativity, Internal Consumer Response, and Purchase Intention as an evaluation upon Ardiles’ “Flash Mom” TV ad. The research used 100 housewives as the sample respondents. The respondents were chosen when they were taking their children to go to some primary schools in Surabaya. Each of them were shown the ardiles’ advertisement entitled “flash mom” twice and then they were asked to answer the questionnaire. The research variable Ad- Creativity as the independent variable consist of Divergence dimention which is measured by five indicators and Relevance dimention which is measured by three indicators. Internal Consumer Response as the mediation variable consist of cognitive and affective response dimentions, which each of them is measured by three indicators. Three indicators measure the Purchase Intention as the dependent variable. This research use Partial Least Square (PLS) as the quantitative analysis tool. The results prove that there are positive effect from Ad-Creativity to Internal Consumer Response, there are positive effect on Internal Consumer Response to Purchase Intention, and there are positive effect on Ad-Creativity to Purchase Intention
Age-related proteostasis and metabolic alterations in Caspase-2-deficient mice

Ageing is a complex biological process for which underlying biochemical changes are still largely unknown. We performed comparative profiling of the cellular proteome and metabolome to understand the molecular basis of ageing in Caspase-2-deficient (Casp2−/−) mice that are a model of premature ageing in the absence of overt disease. Age-related changes were determined in the liver and serum of young (6–9 week) and aged (18–24 month) wild-type and Casp2−/− mice. We identified perturbed metabolic pathways, decreased levels of ribosomal and respiratory complex proteins and altered mitochondrial function that contribute to premature ageing in the Casp2−/− mice. We show that the metabolic profile changes in the young Casp2−/− mice resemble those found in aged wild-type mice. Intriguingly, aged Casp2−/− mice were found to have reduced blood glucose and improved glucose tolerance. These results demonstrate an important role for caspase-2 in regulating proteome and metabolome remodelling during ageing.CH Wilson, S Shalini, A Filipovska, TR Richman, S Davies, SD Martin, SL McGee, J Puccini, A Nikolic, L Dorstyn, and S Kuma
Measurement of the centrality dependence of the charged particle pseudorapidity distribution in lead-lead collisions at root sNN = 2.76 TeV with the ATLAS detector

The ATLAS experiment at the LHC has measured the centrality dependence of charged particle pseudorapidity distributions over |η| < 2 in lead–lead collisions at a nucleon–nucleon centre-of-mass energy of √sNN = 2.76 TeV. In order to include particles with transverse momentum as low as 30 MeV, the data were recorded with the central solenoid magnet off. Charged particles were reconstructed with two algorithms (2-point “tracklets” and full tracks) using information from the pixel detector only. The lead–lead collision centrality was characterized by the total transverse energy in the forward calorimeter in the range 3.2 < |η| < 4.9. Measurements are presented of the per-event charged particle pseudorapidity distribution, dNch/dη, and the average charged particle multiplicity in the pseudorapidity interval |η| < 0.5 in several intervals of collision centrality. The results are compared to previous midrapidity measurements at the LHC and RHIC. The variation of the mid-rapidity charged particle yield per colliding nucleon pair with the number of participants is consistent with lower √sNN results. The shape of the dNch/dη distribution is found to be independent of centrality within the systematic uncertainties of the measurement.G. Aad ... P. Jackson ... L. Lee ... A. Petridis ... N. Soni ... M. J. White ... et al. (ATLAS Collaboration
Verbalization of the Concept "Machine" in the Linguistic World Views of Russian and English Speakers

The paper focuses on the verbalization of the concept of "machine" in the Russian and English linguistic conceptions of the world. The study provides a comparative analysis of representation of the concept "machine" in two cultures and reveals ethnocultural specificity for Russian and English speakers. The significance of the work is due to the interest of modern linguistics and the Intercultural Communication Theory in the process of encoding a national mentality in the form of linguistic units. The authors describe ethnoculutural similarities and differences in the verbalization of the concept “machine” in Russian and English
Improving the Efficiency of Dehydrogenation Catalyst Resource while Reducing the H[2] Gas Circulation Rat

In the research the various ways of increasing the selectivity of the dehydrogenation process and reducing the intensity of coke formation have been studied. All results were received by means of the mathematical model of the dehydrogenation process with the calculating technique of optimal water flow. The main conclusion consists in the fact that the decrease in molar ratio H[2]/feed leads to increasing the catalyst deactivation by coke. It can be partially compensated by increasing the supplied water flow to the reactor to 13-14 l/h instead of 9-10 l/h at the end of cycle. Reducing the life of the catalyst to 270-290 days even at an increased water flow is determined by the intensity of the coking reactions. However, the economic feasibility of operating in such condition causes a considerable increase in production of LAB to 181-186 t/day
Search for new resonances in events with one lepton and missing transverse momentum in ppcollisions at √s=13TeVwith the ATLAS detector

A search for W′W′ bosons in events with one lepton (electron or muon) and missing transverse momentum is presented. The search uses 3.2 fb−1 of pp   collision data collected at View the MathML sources=13 TeV by the ATLAS experiment at the LHC in 2015. The transverse mass distribution is examined and no significant excess of events above the level expected from Standard Model processes is observed. Upper limits on the W′W′ boson cross-section times branching ratio to leptons are set as a function of the W′W′ mass. Within the Sequential Standard Model W′W′ masses below 4.07 TeV are excluded at the 95% confidence level. This extends the limit set using LHC data at View the MathML sources=8 TeV by around 800 GeV