Determinants of individual tourist expenditure as a network: Empirical findings from Uruguay

Abstract This paper introduces the use of graphical models for assessing the determinants of individual tourist spending. These models have the advantage of synthesizing and visualizing the relationships occurring within large sets of random variables, through an easy to interpret output. To this end, individual data from a large official survey of international tourists in Uruguay are used. Symmetric conditional independence structures are first investigated. Then subgraphs of each expenditure item's neighbourhood are extracted in order to assess the impact of main effects and interactions through proportional ordinal logistic regression. Results highlight the marginal role of socio-demogr…

About entangled networks of worm-like micelles: a rejected hypothesis

We report new results from small-angle neutron scattering on d(1 2)-cyclohexane/lecithin/water micellar solutions performed as a function of the water content (w(o)), temperature (T) and dispersed phase volume fraction (phi). The data from dilute samples are interpretable in terms of the existence of giant cylindrical reverse micelles and are well fit with a core-shell model (that provides the micelle structure and dimensions) with values of 28 and 45 Angstrom for the inner core and the outer shell radii, almost independent on temperature and concentration. Such a result could appear consistent with the current idea that worm-like micelles are living polymers. On the contrary, the appearanc…

Profil des interactions maitre-élèves: perceptions divergentes dans la classe

HPV Infection in partners of women with HPV positive cervical cytology: diagnosis by sampling different genital sites.

Small-angle neutron scattering from lecithin reverse micelles

Abstract We report new results of small-angle neutron scattering from cyclohexane- d 12 /lecithin/water micellar solutions, performed as a function of the water content, w 0 , the temperature, T and the dispersed-phase volume fraction, ф. The data from dilute samples can be interpreted in terms of the existence of giant cylindrical reverse micelles, in good agreement with the current idea of an unlimited micellar growth with ф. In contrast, the appearance of a sharp interference maximum at high concentrations ( ф > 0.15 ) suggests that the current hypothesis of a gel structure interpreted as a random network of entangled micelles can be assumed to be incorrect, and that there must be some c…

X‐Ray Spectroscopy of the Unsteady Quiescent Corona of AD Leonis withChandra

We present the analysis and interpretation of an observation of the flare star AD Leo (dM3e) with Chandra/LETG. The high resolution X-ray spectrum allowed us to infer the plasma emission measure distribution (EMD) vs. temperature, and the abundances of individual elements in the corona of this magnetically-active star, during a typical state characterized by significant variability but no large flaring event. We have also measured plasma densities at various temperatures using spectroscopic diagnostics provided by He-like triplets and Fe XXI lines. We show that the present EMD is similar to those previously obtained from EUVE spectra during quiescent and flaring states, confirming the long-…

Current research in biotechnology: Exploring the biotech forefront

Abstract Biotechnology is an evolving research field that covers a broad range of topics. Here we aimed to evaluate the latest research literature, to identify prominent research themes, major contributors in terms of institutions, countries/regions, and journals. The Web of Science Core Collection online database was searched to retrieve biotechnology articles published since 2017. In total, 12,351 publications were identified and analyzed. Over 8500 institutions contributed to these biotechnology publications, with the top 5 most productive ones scattered over France, China, the United States of America, Spain, and Brazil. Over 140 countries/regions contributed to the biotechnology resear…

In sewer processes: mathematical model development and sensitivity analysis

Synthesis and spectroscopic investigations (IR, NMR and Mössbauer) of tin(IV) and organotin(IV) derivatives of bis(pyrazol-1-yl) alkanes: X-ray crystal structures of bis(4-methylpyrazol-1-yl) methane and its dimethyltin(IV) dichloride adduct

A series of 1:1 adducts of the type [(L)R(n)SnX(4-n)] . zH(2)O (L = bis(4-methylpyrazol-1-yl)methane (L(4)), bis(3,4,5-trimethylpyrazol-1-yl)methane (L(T)), 1,2-bis(pyrazol-1-yl)ethane (L(A)) or 1,2-bis(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl)ethane (L(B)); R = Me, Et, Bu or Ph; X = I, Br or Cl; n = 0, 1 or 2; z = 1, 1.5 or 2), and the likely polynuclear [(L(A))(5)(SnCl4)(4)] . (H2O)(5) and [(L(B))(2)(SnCl4)(3)] . 1/2[Et(2)O] have been characterized in the solid state and in solution by analyses, spectral (IR, Mossbauer, and H-1, C-13 and Sn-119 NMR) data and conductivity measurements. When L(T) reacts with SnCl4, cleavage of a carbon (sp(3))-nitrogen bond was observed and the adduct [(3,4,5-trimethylpyra…

Identificazione di DNA virale con tecnica real time pcr in adenoma surrenalico. Descrizione del primo caso in letteratura.

Un nuovo campionatore per la misura della perdita di suolo in parcelle attrezzate

Le misure di perdita di suolo in parcelle attrezzate necessitano la conoscenza del peso del materiale eroso intercettato nella sezione terminale delle parcelle. Nell’area sperimentale di Sparacia attrezzata per la misura della perdita di suolo i deflussi torbidi prodotti in seguito ad un evento erosivo vengono convogliati mediante una grondaia posta a valle di ciascuna parcella all’interno di vasche di accumulo. Per misurare la frazione di materiale solido presente nel volume della sospensione raccolto in dette vasche, si propone l’utilizzo di un nuovo campionatore appositamente predisposto. Esso consiste in un cilindro di ottone, di noto diametro, dotato nella sezione terminale di una valv…

Speciale orzo - Risultati delle prove nazionali 2008-09. Le varietà di orzo per usi maltario e “speciale"

Molecular characterization of Sicilian lentil ecotypes using ISSR.

PROPERTIES OF IONIZING RADIATION CURED POLYMER MATRICES FOR CARBON FIBER COMPOSITES AFTER AGEING DUE TO MOISTURE ABSORPTION AND THERMAL TREATMENT

FTIR studies of the high pressure dissociation of insulin and alpha-synuclein amyloids

Amyloid fibrils are highly ordered aggregates whose formation occurs during the development of several serious disorders, like Althzeimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Even if most biophysical investigations of fibril formation have attempted to elucidate the structural events that occur during amyloid fibril assembly, relatively little is known about the thermodynamics of the aggregated protein state, and the kinetic mechanisms of its formation. Fibrillation is an irreversible process and a key challenge for the field is the development of therapeutic strategies able to inhibit or reverse the aggregation. The coupling of conventional Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and high Pr…