649 research outputs found
Wilsonova petlja sa svjetlolikim stranama do reda g4 u Feynmanovom baždarnom uvjetu
No full textA Wilson loop with light-like sides to order g4 contains quartic divergences, ε-4, in dimensional regularization with d = 4 - ε. We evaluate the leading ε-4 and first non-leading ε-3 divergences. The part proportional to C2 (R) obeys the exponentiation theorem. The leading non-Abelian C (R) C (G) divergences cancel out.Wilsonova petlja sa svjetlolikim stranama do reda g4 sadrži kvaničke divergencije, ε-4, u dimenzionalnoj regularizaciji sa d = 4 - ε. Izračunate su vodeće ε-4 i prve nevodeće ε-3 divergencije. Dio proporcionalan C2 (R) slijedi teorem eksponencijacije. Vodeće neabelovske C (R) C (G) divergencije se poništavaju
What Does It Mean to Say That Procedure Is Political?
No full textProcedure is not the first field of law to face controversy along these lines. Law’s independence from politics, in both its descriptive and normative aspects, is a century long legal challenge.9 This Article aims to clarify what we mean when we characterize procedure as political, as well as to understand some of the harms generated by failing to confront and acknowledge the political. This is a preliminary step in approaching future formulations of procedural rules if they cannot be depoliticized
Multi-regression analysis between stable isotope composition and hydrochemical parameters in karst springs to provide insights into groundwater origin and subsurface processes: regional application to Lebanon
No full textJoint applications of isotope characterization using δ2H, δ18O and geochemical analyses have allowed for a better conceptualization of hydrological systems and helped in the evaluation and management of water resources. Processes of infiltration, and evapotranspiration (ETP), as well as mixing in the unsaturated zone, incur changes in the meteoric δ2H-δ18O signal that is transferred to groundwater during recharge. Previous studies on the isotopic composition of atmospheric precipitation highlight the importance of rainwater differentiation in terms of chemical composition and isotopic signature as a function of topographical and orographic variations as well as natural and anthropogenic impacts and identified altitude gradients for both δ2H and δ18O. In this work, a comparative correlative analysis of stable oxygen and deuterium isotopes was conducted on selected Lebanese springs. At the first stage, a hydrochemical analysis allowed the characterization of the springs and their clustering according to their predominant ionic content and aquifer units. Additionally, a multi-regression analysis reveals a relationship between hydrogen and oxygen isotopes and other easily measured parameters at the spring such as temperature, electrical conductivity, elevation, and easting and northing. The obtained relationship validated on a second campaign was attributed qualitatively to the extent and elevation of the spring catchment, the depth of flow, mixing, the snow effect, and residence time. Moreover, outliers characterized by a very large catchment area or allochthonous recharge could be outlined in the set of investigated springs. The results show that the stable isotopic signature indicative of recharge areas can be inferred based on easily measured spring parameters and can, therefore, help in the identification of protection zones and direct areas of spring recharge from a regional dataset. © 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature
A new catalog of magnetically active solar-like oscillators
No full textWe present a new catalog of stars for which detected solar-like oscillations and magnetic activity measurements from chromospheric spectroscopic observations are both available. Our results were obtained by exploiting NASA TESS mission light curves for active stars observed within the Mount Wilson Observatory HK project and the HK survey of the Hamburg Robotic Telescope TIGRE. We analyzed the light curves for a total of 191 stars by adopting recent techniques based on Bayesian analysis and model comparison to assess the detection of a power excess originating from solar-like oscillations. We characterized the oscillations in a total of 34 targets, for which we provide estimates for the global asteroseismic parameters of νmax (the frequency of maximum oscillation power), Δν (the large frequency separation), and for the amplitude of the solar-like oscillation envelope Amax. We provide strong statistical evidence for the detection of solar-like oscillations in 15 stars of our sample, identify six further stars where a detection is likely, and 13 stars for which oscillations cannot be ruled out. The key parameters extracted in this work will be exploited for a detailed stellar modeling of the targets and to calibrate relations that connect the level of the measured magnetic activity to the suppression induced on the global oscillation amplitudes. This opens the possibility of shedding light on the interplay between magnetic fields and oscillations. Because of their relatively high brightness, the targets may also be of interest for future dedicated follow-up observations using both photometry and spectropolarimetry
Lokalne oblasti kot subjekti zagotavljanja javnega reda in miru
No full textPurpose:
This paper deals with the legal regulation of Estonia’s public order from the aspect of local governments. The purpose of the article is to analyse relevant Estonian legislation to help identify problems and make suggestions for improvement. Proposals are intended for the institutions involved in developing legislation in Estonia. Local governments in the country act according to the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (1992), but still retain enough legal autonomy to decide on local affairs independently of the state government.
Methods:
The paper is based on an analysis of national legislation. In the legal research, the author pays attention to written sources of law, e.g. the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (1992), and subsequent legal acts regulating public order.
Findings:
The main task of local government is to provide public services and improve the quality of the living environment. In Estonia, the principal provider of internal security is the Police and Border Guard Board. It is the responsibility of local government to assist the national structures in fulfilling their duties. On the other hand, the municipalities are required to ensure public order within their territories. The legal power given by parliament to local governments to carry out such activities is insufficient to ensure the law is enforced.
Practical Implications:
The findings in this paper highlight areas in which the legal regulation could be improved.
Originality/Value:
Although the legal basis for Estonian municipalities’ operations has been studied carefully, it is necessary to examine issues concerning the links between local governments and public order in detail. The continually changing legislation makes the situation complex to handle. It also provides an opportunity for international comparative analysis with other European Union member states.Namen prispevka:
Prispevek prikazuje estonsko pravno podlago zagotavljanja javnega reda in miru z vidika lokalnih oblasti. Namen prispevka je analizirati veljavno zakonodajo, identificirati težave in pripraviti predloge za izboljšave. Predlogi izboljšav so namenjeni institucijam, zadolženim za pripravo estonske zakonodaje. Lokalne oblasti sicer delujejo v skladu z estonsko ustavo, vendar imajo tudi določeno mero pravne avtonomije.
Metode:
Prispevek temelji na analizi nacionalne zakonodaje, predvsem ustave in zakonskih predpisov, ki urejajo področje javnega reda in miru.
Ugotovitve:
Glavna naloga lokalnih oblasti je zagotavljanje javnih storitev in čim večje kakovosti bivalnega okolja. Notranjo varnost v Estoniji zagotavlja policija (angl. Police and Border Guard Board), lokalne oblasti pa sodelujejo pri izpolnjevanju varnostnih nalog državnih organov ter hkrati zagotavljajo javni red in mir na svojem območju. Pooblastila lokalnih oblasti za izvajanje teh dejavnosti niso zadostna.
Praktična uporabnost:
Ugotovitve prispevka lahko pripomorejo k izboljšanju pravne ureditve.
Izvirnost/pomembnost prispevka:
V prispevku je predstavljena pravna podlaga za delovanje lokalnih oblasti na področju zagotavljanja javnega reda in miru, ki je zaradi nenehnih sprememb zakonodaje na tem področju precej zapletena. Prispevek predstavlja tudi osnovo za nadaljnjo primerjalno analizo z drugimi članicami Evropske unije
Provedba crkvenog nauka o liturgijskoj inkulturaciji u Indoneziji. Slučaj reda mise na indonezijskom jeziku
No full textThough the term inculturation is a neologism, as a practice, it has been implemented by the Church since its birth. The issue of inculturation is indeed a global Church concern but has become more urgent for young Churches, including the Catholic Church in Indonesia. This article raises the problematics of liturgical inculturation in the Indonesian Catholic Church, hoping it can reflect similar issues on a broader scale. The author focuses on the implementation of the Catholic Church's teachings on liturgical inculturation, discussing the case of the formulation process of the Order of Mass in the Indonesian language. This article is based on library research examining the Church's teachings on liturgical inculturation and their implementation within the Indonesian Catholic Church through a case study of the formulation of the Order of Mass in the Indonesian language. The findings present the dynamics of liturgical inculturation movements in the Indonesian Catholic Church, ranging from strong enthusiasm – sometimes exceeding boundaries – to efforts to faithfully adhere to Church liturgical traditions in line with established norms. To a certain extent, the formulation process of the Order of Mass in the Indonesian language illustrates the practice of liturgical inculturation in Indonesia.Iako je pojam »inkulturacija« novotvorenica, kao praksu Crkva ju provodi od svog rođenja. Pitanje inkulturacije uistinu je crkveno pitanje u cijelom svijetu, ali postalo je hitnije za mlade Crkve, što uključuje i Katoličku Crkvu u Indoneziji. Ovaj članak želi pokrenuti problematiku liturgijske inkulturacije u Katoličkoj crkvi Indonezije u nadi da može poslužiti kao odraz sličnih problema u širim okvirima. Autor se usredotočuje na članak o provedbi nauka Katoličke Crkve o liturgijskoj inkulturaciji raspravljajući o slučaju procesa oblikovanja Reda mise na indonezijskom jeziku. Ovaj je članak bibliotečno istraživanje koje se temelji na nauku Crkve o liturgijskoj inkulturaciji i nastoji oko njegove provedbe u indonezijskoj Katoličkoj crkvi kroz studiju slučaja formulacije Reda mise na indonezijskom jeziku. Rezultat ovog istraživanja predstavit će postojeću dinamiku liturgijskih inkulturacijskih pokreta u indonezijskoj Katoličkoj Crkvi, koja se kreće od snažnog entuzijazma, koji može ići preko granica, do nastojanja da se poslušno slijedi tradicija crkvene liturgije u skladu s postojećim liturgijskim normama. U određenoj mjeri proces oblikovanja Reda mise na indonezijskom jeziku može prikazati praksu liturgijske inkulturacije u Indoneziji
J Registry Manag
No full textBACKGROUNDCancer survival rates are important to evaluate cancer care, identify disease patterns, and to estimate the probability of death due to cancer. To date, survival rates have been calculated using other data sets with limited population coverage that may not be able to fully identify differences by treatment, geographic regions, and racial or ethnic groups. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) have not previously been used to calculate relative survival rates within the United States.METHODSData from CDC's November 2011 submission for 21 state population-based central cancer registries, representing 50% of the U.S. population, were included in this analysis. This paper presents relative survival rates for diagnosis years 2000-2007 with follow-up through 2008.RESULTSThe relative survival rate for all cancers and races combined was 65.0%; 65.3% for males, 64.8% for females. Blacks had a lower relative survival rate than whites, except for lung and bronchus. For all cancers, the <45 age groups had the highest relative survival rates, except for black males.DISCUSSIONFor all cancer primary sites combined for 2000-2007, the CDC NPCR five-year relative survival rate is comparable to that reported by the National Cancer Institute and the Canadian Cancer Registry. This analysis presents, for the first time, relative survival rates for half of the total U.S. population and demonstrates that reliable survival rates can be calculated using CDC's NPCR data now and in the future.DFO8/Intramural CDC HHS/United State
J Registry Manag
No full textBackgroundThe United States Cancer Statistics (USCS) are the official federal cancer statistics and contain the most complete and accurate data. Yet, the data are typically older than 24 months by the time they are published. The National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) contributes 96% of the data in USCS and has been collecting preliminary data since 2000, though the quality of these data has not been published. The objective of this analysis is to determine how accurately preliminary cancer data submitted by NPCR grantees predict cancer rates eventually published in USCS.MethodsCancer data were obtained for diagnosis year 2012 among all cancer sites combined and a subset of 20 cancer sites that were used to test completeness of case ascertainment. Age-adjusted incidence rates (IR), rate ratios (RR), and 95% CIs were calculated for data submitted in November 2013 (NPCR preliminary, or 12-month data)\u2014794,413 cases\u2014and compared to USCS, which uses data submitted in November 2014 (24-month data)\u20141,529,078 cases.ResultsFor all cancer sites and all races combined, the incidence rates for the NPCR preliminary data were slightly lower than the rate obtained through USCS (401.3 vs 440.3), but showed comparability (RR = 0.91). Regardless of race, 75% of the cancer sites had rate ratios of at least 0.90. For hospitals or clinics, the site-specific RRs were high, but RRs were more variable for other non-hospital centers and were lower for cases obtained from death certificates and autopsies. More than half (56%) of the US population and 87% of cancer cases diagnosed in 2012 were represented by the states included in the preliminary data set.DiscussionThis is the first known study examining cancer incidence rates calculated using earlier cancer surveillance data than is traditionally used. The strengths of this analysis include the representativeness of the sample and comparability with the USCS data. Our results also show that, compared to other sources, early reporting from hospitals most accurately estimates cancer rates in USCS.ConclusionPreliminary cancer data may accurately estimate the official federal cancer incidence rates for the 2012 diagnosis year and supports the possibility of using these data as an early preview of cancer incidence rates.CC999999/Intramural CDC HHS/United State
Design-time and Run-time Reconfigurable Clustered ?-VEX VLIW Softcore Processor
No full textThe ?-VEX processor is a parameterized reconfigurable Very Large Instruction Word (VLIW) softcore processor. It can be reconfigured in the issue-width, number and type of functional units (FUs), width of memory buses and number of registers in the multi- ported register file. The current design of the ?-VEX processor supports single cluster processor organization. The design also provides run-time dynamic reconfigurability between different processor architectures. As the issue-width of the processor increases, the number of read and write ports from the FUs to the register file increases which enlarges its area utilization. This increase in the number of read and write ports is not scalable with the interconnect wires available in the current IC technology. From literature, we know that clustering the FUs of the processor and splitting up the register file into a smaller subsets significantly reduces the area overhead and power consumption. In this thesis, we have developed all the necessary hardware and software components to enable the design-time and run-time reconfigurable ?-VEX processors to support clustered organization. Those development are the design and implementation of inter- cluster communication FUs, inter-cluster path and local register file per cluster and the adaptation of the compiler toolchain. As an inter-cluster communication model (ICC), copy operation and dedicated issue slot ICC model are implemented. The cycle count and total operations of different benchmark applications are measured and analyzed on the clustered organization of ?-VEX processors. The cycle count for most of the benchmarks is higher in clustered organization except for applications with high instruction level parallelism such as matrix and adpcm. A speedup of 3.04× is achieved by matrix benchmark. On the other hand, an increase in code size of the benchmark applications is measured for the clustered processor by a maximum of 38%. The area utilization of the 4-issue and 8-issue design-time reconfigurable ?-VEX processors are significantly reduced by up to 74% by clustering them into two clusters. In addition, a speedup of 1.55× is obtained on the clock frequency of the processor. Similarly, the run-time reconfigurable clustered ?-VEX processor occupies 61.3% less area, consumes up to 41.6% less dynamic power than the single clustered processor and has a reduced energy delay product (EDP).Embedded SystemsMicroelectronics & Computer EngineeringElectrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Scienc
Physical activity in prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus
No full textKlimek Monika, Knap Joanna, Reda Mateusz, Masternak Marta. Physical activity in prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2019;9(9):1175-1181. eISNN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3464935
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Received: 10.09.2019. Revised: 30.09.2019. Accepted: 30.09.2019.
Physical activity in prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Monika Klimek, Joanna Knap, Mateusz Reda, Marta Masternak
Monika Klimek, [email protected], ORCID: 0000-0002-3849-4654
Doctoral program, Medical University of Lublin, Poland
Joanna Knap, [email protected], ORCID: 0000-0003-3157-8641
Doctoral program, Medical University of Lublin, Poland
Postgraduate School of Molecular Medicine, Żwirki i Wigury 61 Street, 02-091 Warsaw,
Poland
Marta Masternak, [email protected], ORCID: 0000-0001-5947-7610
Doctoral program, Medical University of Lublin, Poland
Mateusz Reda, [email protected], ORCID: 0000-0003-1184-7787
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Department, Wyszynski Voivodship Specialist Hospital
in Lublin, Poland
Abstract
Type 2 diabetes in more than 70% of cases is caused by overweight and obesity. In many cases, a proper diet and increased physical activity are effective in the prevention and treatment of insulin resistance and pre-diabetes, which usually prevents the development of the disease. However, the recommendations for physical activity in type 2 diabetics differ from those for healthy people. The paper presents an analysis of recommendations concerning physical activity in the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Key words: diabetes, obesity, insulin resistance, physical activit
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