Measurement of vector boson pair production using hadronic decays of high transverse momentum W and Z bosons at the ATLAS detector

This thesis describes an analysis measuring the WW+WZ production cross-section and setting limits on anomalous triple gauge couplings, in the semileptonic final state, using 20.28 fb^-1 data from the ATLAS detector at a centre of mass energy of √s = 8 TeV. Two different topologies are studied: one with two distinct jets arising from the hadronic vector boson decay, and one with the hadronic decay products merged into a single large-radius jet at high transverse momentum. In the resolved channel, the signal cross-section is measured with 4.45 σ significance with respect to the background-only hypothesis and yielding a cross-section in the fiducial phase space of 219 pb, in agreement with the Standard Model prediction. In the boosted channel, the cross-section in the fiducial phase space was measured to be 7.6 +/- 4.9 pb, lower than the expected standard model cross section of 15.3 pb, with a significance of 2.05 σ. Limits are set on anomalous contributions to triple gauge interaction vertices. For the resolved analysis, the observed 95% CL limits are -6.0 < c_WWW/Λ^2 < 6.0 =, -39 < c_W/Λ^2 < 46 and -6.9 < c_B/Λ^2 < 12.1 TeV^-2. For the boosted analysis, the equivalent observed limits are -2.54 < c_WWW/Λ^2 < 2.52, -15.6 < c_W/Λ^2 < 17.2 and -3.65 < c_B/Λ^2 < 4.94 TeV ^-2. The thesis also presents a performance study of the ATLAS jet triggers, during the period of upgrade from Run 1 to Run 2. The study assesses a proposed technique to improve the performance of the HLT jet trigger algorithms, by combining selected regions of interest into a larger combined region

ANALISIS PERBEDAAN PERSEPSI KONSUMEN MINIMARKET MODERN DAN TOKO KELONTONG DI DESA KARTONATAN, KARTASURA, SUKOHARJO (Studi pada Alfamart dan Toko Kelontong)

The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not there were differing perceptions of consumers of modern minimarkets (Alfamart) and grocery stores based on price, service,product and location. This research is quantitative research, comparative method by drawing conclusions through statistical analysis. The population in this study are consumers who shop at grocery and Alfamart stores. Samples were taken as manyas 100 respondents. Data needed through documents and questionnaires. The questionnaire was test edusingvalidityandreliability.Thedataanalysistechniqueusedwasmulticollinearitytest,heteroscedastitytest,normalitytest,autocorrelationtest. The results of this study show that: 1) Price (X1) there is a significant differencebetween Alfamart and the grocery store Test t -0.75

Competency, Compensation, and Workload Occupational Therapist Performance with Motivation as a Moderating

This study aims to test and analyze the effect of competence, compensation, and workload on the performance of Occupational Therapists in the Sukoharjo area with motivation as a moderation variable. Data collection technique is a method of collecting data obtained directly to the research location This research is a descriptive quantitative research with a population and sample of 40 (forty) people. The research instruments are questionnaires with Likert scales and analysis using the Partial Least Square method and alternative methods of analysis with variance-based Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Based on the results of research on the effect of competence, compensation, and workload on the performance of Occupational Therapists in Sukoharjo area institutions with motivation as a moderating variable, it can be concluded that Competence has a positive and significant effect directly on the performance of Occupational Therapists working in Sukoharjo regional institutions, Compensation, Motivation and Work Expenses do not have a positive and significant effect directly on the performance of Occupational Therapists working in Sukoharjo regional institutions. Motivation is not able to moderate the effect of Competency on the Occupational Performance of Therapists Working in Sukoharjo area institutions. Motivation is unable to moderate the effect of compensation on the occupational performance of therapists working in institutions in the Sukoharjo area. Motivation is unable to moderate the effect of workload on the Occupational Performance of Therapists Working in Sukoharjo area institution

PENGARUH BUDAYA ORGANISASI, KERJASAMA, LOYALITAS DAN KOMPETENSI TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI KOORDINATOR LAYANAN ADMINISTRASI SATUAN PENDIDIKAN (KORMIN) KABUPATEN SUKOHARJO

The purpose of this study is to determine the partial and simultaneous influence of organizational culture, cooperation, loyalty, and competence on the performance of the coordinators of administrative services for educational units (Kormin) in Sukoharjo Regency. This study was conducted at the Department of Education and Culture of Sukoharjo Regency. It is a correlational study aimed at explaining the asymmetric relationships among the researched variables. The sample consisted of 55 employees working as coordinators of administrative services for educational units (Kormin) in Sukoharjo Regency. Data collection techniques included questionnaires, interviews, observations, and documentation. Data analysis techniques used were multiple regression tests, F-tests, t-tests, and the coefficient of determination (R²) test. The results of the study indicate that organizational culture, cooperation, loyalty, and competence have both partial and simultaneous effects on the performance of the coordinators of administrative services for educational units (Kormin) in Sukoharjo Regency. The Adjusted R Square (R²) value is 0.739 or 73.9%, which means that collectively, the independent variables—Organizational Culture (X1), Cooperation (X2), Loyalty (X3), and Competence (X4)—influence the performance (Y) of the coordinators by 73.9%, while the remaining 26.1% is influenced by other factors not examined in this study, such as work environment, organizational culture, rewards, and others. Keywords:&nbsp; Organizational Culture, Cooperation, Loyalty, Competence, Performance &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp

Robot computing for music visualization

© Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019. This paper presents an algorithm design of Music Visualization on Robot (MVR) which could automatically link the flashlight, color, and emotion through music. We call this algorithm as MVR algorithm that composed by two analyses. First, we focus on Music Signal Analysis. Second, we focus on Music Sentiment Analysis. We integrate two analysis results and implement the MVR algorithm on a robot called Zenbo which is released from ASUS Company. We perform the Zenbo Robot in luminous environments. The MVR system not only could be used in Zenbo robot but also could extend to other fields of Artificial Intelligent (AI) equipment in the future

KEPUASAN KERJA DITINJAU DARI PENGEMBANGAN KARIR, REWARD DAN STRES KERJA PEGAWAI KANTOR PELAYANAN PERBENDAHARAAN NEGARA (KPPN SURAKARTA)

Penelitian&nbsp;ini bermaksud mengetahui bagaimana pengembangan karir, reward&nbsp;dan stres kerja terhadap kepuasan kerja pada Kantor Pelayanan Perbendaharaan Negara (KPPN Surakarta). Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif deskriptif. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh pegawai Kantor Pelayanan Perbendaharaan Negara (KPPN Surakarta) yaitu berjumlah 40 pegawai dengan teknik sampling jenuh. Pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Teknik analisis data menggunakan model uji regresi liniear berganda. Hasil studi menunjukkan bahwa pengembangan karir dan reward&nbsp;berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja pegawai Kantor Pelayanan Perbendaharaan Negara (KPPN Surakarta). sedangkan stres kerja tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja pegawai Kantor Pelayanan Perbendaharaan Negara (KPPN Surakarta)

The association of environmental changes and the replacement of mosquito fauna in the Colombo District, Sri Lanka

The mosquito survey was carried out for 8 months between October 2009 and May 2010. Investigations included 12 randomly selected urban (6) and semi-urban (6) areas in the Colombo District of Sri Lanka. Thirty eight mosquito species were found and Anopheles interruptus, An. pseudojamesii, Aedes stenovensoni, Ae. edwardsi, Ae. vittatus, Culex  barraudi, Cx. fatigans, Cx. univittatus, Cx. aculeatus, Cx. purplexus, Cx. spiculosus, Cx. quadripalpis, Cx. halifaxi, Uranotaenia atra, Ur. unguiculata were new findings that were not recorded  previously in the period 1981-1982 from the same locations although 11 different breeding habitats were examined. Rainfall had a direct relation (P=0.000) with the distribution and the density of mosquitoes. Unplanned urbanization, human activities and irregular or non-disposal of domestic waste products have led to a population replacement of the mosquito fauna in these locations

Therapeutic Potential of Mitophagy-Inducing Microflora Metabolite, Urolithin A for Alzheimer's Disease

Mitochondrial dysfunction including deficits of mitophagy is seen in aging and neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's disease (AD). Apart from traditionally targeting amyloid beta (Aβ), the main culprit in AD brains, other approaches include investigating impaired mitochondrial pathways for potential therapeutic benefits against AD. Thus, a future therapy for AD may focus on novel candidates that enhance optimal mitochondrial integrity and turnover. Bioactive food components, known as nutraceuticals, may serve as such agents to combat AD. Urolithin A is an intestinal microbe-derived metabolite of a class of polyphenols, ellagitannins (ETs). Urolithin A is known to exert many health benefits. Its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-atherogenic, anti-Aβ, and pro-mitophagy properties are increasingly recognized. However, the underlying mechanisms of urolithin A in inducing mitophagy is poorly understood. This review discusses the mitophagy deficits in AD and examines potential molecular mechanisms of its activation. Moreover, the current knowledge of urolithin A is discussed, focusing on its neuroprotective properties and its potential to induce mitophagy. Specifically, this review proposes potential mechanisms by which urolithin A may activate and promote mitophagy.fals

Methyl Jasmonate-Induced Monoterpenes in Scots Pine and Norway Spruce Tissues Affect Pine Weevil Orientation

In large parts of Europe, insecticide-free measures for protecting conifer plants are desired to suppress damage by the pine weevil Hylobius abietis (L.). Treatment with methyl jasmonate (MeJA), a chemical elicitor already used in crop production, may enhance expression of chemical defenses in seedlings in conifer regenerations. However, in a previous experiment, MeJA treatment resulted in substantially better field protection for Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) than for Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.). Hypothesizing that the variations may be at least due partly to volatiles released by MeJA-treated seedlings and their effects on pine weevil orientation, we examined tissue extracts of seedlings (from the same batches as previously used) by two-dimensional GC-MS. We found that the MeJA treatment increased contents of the monoterpene (−)-β-pinene in phloem (the weevil’s main target tissue) of both tree species, however, the (−)-β-pinene/(−)-α-pinene ratio increased more in the phloem of P. sylvestris. We also tested the attractiveness of individual monoterpenes found in conifer tissues (needles and phloem) for pine weevils using an arena with traps baited with single-substance dispensers and pine twigs. Trap catches were reduced when the pine material was combined with a dispenser releasing (−)-β-pinene, (+)-3-carene, (−)-bornyl acetate or 1,8-cineole. However, (−)-α-pinene did not have this effect. Thus, the greater field protection of MeJA-treated P. sylvestris seedlings may be due to the selective induction of increases in contents of the deterrent (−)-β-pinene, in contrast to strong increases in both non-deterrent (−)-α-pinene and the deterrent (−)-β-pinene in P. abies seedlings. ELECTRONIC SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: The online version of this article (doi:10.1007/s10886-016-0790-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users

Differential Allocation of Constitutive and Induced Chemical Defenses in Pine Tree Juveniles: A Test of the Optimal Defense Theory

Optimal defense theory (ODT) predicts that the within-plant quantitative allocation of defenses is not random, but driven by the potential relative contribution of particular plant tissues to overall fitness. These predictions have been poorly tested on long-lived woody plants. We explored the allocation of constitutive and methyl-jasmonate (MJ) inducible chemical defenses in six half-sib families of Pinus radiata juveniles. Specifically, we studied the quantitative allocation of resin and polyphenolics (the two major secondary chemicals in pine trees) to tissues with contrasting fitness value (stem phloem, stem xylem and needles) across three parts of the plants (basal, middle and apical upper part), using nitrogen concentration as a proxy of tissue value. Concentration of nitrogen in the phloem, xylem and needles was found to be greater higher up the plant. As predicted by the ODT, the same pattern was found for the concentration of non-volatile resin in the stem. However, in leaf tissues the concentrations of both resin and total phenolics were greater towards the base of the plant. Two weeks after MJ application, the concentrations of nitrogen in the phloem, resin in the stem and total phenolics in the needles increased by roughly 25% compared with the control plants, inducibility was similar across all plant parts, and families differed in the inducibility of resin compounds in the stem. In contrast, no significant changes were observed either for phenolics in the stems, or for resin in the needles after MJ application. Concentration of resin in the phloem was double that in the xylem and MJ-inducible, with inducibility being greater towards the base of the stem. In contrast, resin in the xylem was not MJ-inducible and increased in concentration higher up the plant. The pattern of inducibility by MJ-signaling in juvenile P. radiata is tissue, chemical-defense and plant-part specific, and is genetically variable