gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Off-Flavors in Aquaculture: An Overview (2003)

The demand for aquaculture products continues to accelerate worldwide. One of the most economically significant problems encountered in aquaculture is "off-flavor" in the cultured product. Off-flavors can be related to the diet of the cultured animal, caused by inadequate post-harvest management strategies, and/or environmentally derived. The latter has received the most attention in terms of research approaches for developing methods to prevent off-flavors in aquaculture products. The production of off-flavor compounds by certain species of cyanobacteria is the greatest contributing factor to off-flavor in fishery products. In this chapter, the types and causes of off-flavor that may occur in a wide variety of aquaculture products are discussed. In addition, the most recent developments in research for the prevention of offflavor in aquaculture are discussed, and recent technological advances in off-flavor detection are presented.
The BRCA Self‐Concept Scale: a new instrument to measure self‐concept in BRCA1/2 mutation carriers (2009)

The scale has direct relevance for research in facilitating our understanding of the specific aspects of the self, which are vulnerable to BRCA1/2 testing and which play a role in clinical outcomes, to facilitate the development and specific testing of interventions and may be used as an outcome measure. Specific measurement tools for genetic populations will ultimately assist in the clinical management of these populations.
Special Feature (1998)

The health of patients referred to geriatric rehabilitation programs influences their long-term outcomes. The objective of this study was to assess the importance of comorbid medical illnesses in predicting mortality for a geriatric rehabilitation sample independent of other demographic and clinical characteristics. Using a cohort of 667 inpatients followed between 1 and 3 years at an urban rehabilitation hospital, it was found that more severe comorbid medical illnesses (measured with the Charlson Index), worse physical function, older age, and male sex independently predicted shorter time to death. The Charlson Index represents an important additional tool for assessing health status in older adults receiving rehabilitation.
An innovative tri-directional broadband piezoelectric energy harvester (2013)

This paper presents a tri-directional piezoelectric energy harvester that is able to harvest vibration energy over a wide bandwidth from three orthogonal directions. The harvester consists of a main beam, an auxiliary beam, and a spring-mass system, with magnets integrated to introduce nonlinear force and couple the three sub-systems. Theoretical analysis and experiments were performed at constant acceleration under frequency sweeps to acquire frequency responses. The experimental results show that the voltage can achieve more than 2 V over more than 5 Hz of bandwidth with 1 MΩ load in the three orthogonal directions.
Regioselective addition of Grignard reagents to tosylazafulleroid and derivatization to 1,2-disubstituted [60]fullerene (2016)

Grignard reagents (RMgBr: R = Et, p-tolyl) selectively attacked the β-position of the bridgehead double bond of tosylazafulleroid through interaction of Mg with the S[double bond, length as m-dash]O group. The following [5,6] ring closure and C-N bond scission led to aryl/alkyl aminylfullerenes with 1,2-configuration. Tolyl-substituted aminylfullerene was further converted into 1,4-di(p-tolyl)fullerene on treatment in acidic toluene.
Laser driven deposition technology by assisting centrifugal force (1998)

Surface modification and thin film deposition guarantee the functionality, quality and reliability of tools and components and are used in all important industrial areas [1,2]. Whereas conventional physical vapour deposition processes in vacuum are widely used in industry, pulsed laser deposition technology still suffers from a lack in productivity. To compensate for this deficiency, a new technique is using a laser melt-spraying process, where the material is molten with a pulsed Nd:YAG-laser and sprayed off the surface by centrifugal force generated by rotation of the target. The process is established in a low-pressure chamber, but in most cases deposition in open atmosphere achieves good results. The new method yields film growth rates of about 50 μm/s on an area of 4 cm2. The layers are dense and have a good adhesion. The coating structure, however, is rough and can be compared with good thermal spray coatings. The process is suitable for thicker coatings (several 10 μm upto mm-range) of either metals, metal alloys or ceramics with a liquid phase. It is independent of the substrate material which is not exposed to high temperatures. Another variant of this technique uses the target materials laser produced vapour phase to deposit thin layers upto several μm. In this case, undesirable droplets are thrown out of the deposition zone. Potential applications are in the field of wear or corrosion resistance or high temperature tasks. Besides, the suitability of the process to partially deposite layers has to be emphasized.
Desulfation of Tyrosine-O-sulfated Peptides by Some Eukaryotic Sulfatases (1996)

Three mammalian and eight non-mammalian arylsulfatases were investigated for their activities toward tyrosine-O-sulfate (TyrS) in peptides. None of the mammalian arylsulfatases exhibited detectable activities toward TyrS-containing peptides. Of the non-mammalian arylsulfatases tested, Types VII, VIII, and H-1, 2, and 5 displayed strong activity on endo-TyrS residues. The prokaryotic sulfatase, Type VI, was active only on free TyrS and N-terminal TyrS of Leu-enkephalin. All the sulfatases were active on p-nitrophenyl sulfate and p-nitrocatechol sulfate.
Two-dimensional CdTe photon counting imager for hard x-ray (2006)

Two dimension real-time radiation imaging device for the hard ray with photon-counting type CdTe radiation detector was researched and developed. It is a device with the 35×35 arranged 1225 pixels including a virtual pixel in pixel pitch 1/10-inch pitch. All pixels are independently connected by original ASIC, and it has the energy distinction ability with five energy thresholds. The desecrated CdTe diodes were adopted in the photoelectric conversion elements by using eight ASIC of original development with maximum count rate 2Mcps / pixel and 5 energy distinction thresholds in this prototype. This prototype is a portable type device that can be the room temperature operation, it is possible to connect it with the laptop computer as a camera device of two dimension type to be able to take move of a real-time scene (an actual frame rate depends on signal conditioning PC) via USB2.0. The imaging area is about 3.5-inch corner. This time, it has been understood to be able to detect slight information that has tended to be overlooked up to now because it is possible to take picture of Am241, Co57, and Cs137 simultaneously, to try the animation taking picture that distinguishes three isotopes, and to set the best range of each at the same time as being able to distinguish these three kinds by the energy distinction clearly. It characterizes in corresponding to an incidence rate at the X-ray tube level, and it corresponds to taking picture of the animation of the penetration image that uses X rays.
The Impact of Infostation Density on Vehicular Data Dissemination (2010)

Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Roadside communications are going to become an indispensable part of the modern day automotive experience. For people on the move, vehicular networks can provide critical network connectivity and access to real-time information. Infostations play a vital role in these networks by acting as gateways to the Internet and by extending network connectivity. In this context, an important question is “What is the minimum number of infostations that need to be deployed in an area in order to support vehicular applications?” Optimizing infostation density is vital to understanding and reducing the cost of deployment and management. In this paper, we examine the required infostation density in a highway scenario using different data dissemination models. We start from a simple analysis that captures the required density under idealized assumptions. These models are validated by an event-driven simulator. We then run detailed QualNet simulations on both controlled and realistic vehicular traces to observe the information density trends in practical environments, and consequently propose techniques to improve dissemination performance and reduce the required infostation density.
Effects of penicillin, ceftriaxone, and doxycycline on morphology of Borrelia burgdorferi (1995)

Antibiotic therapy with penicillin, doxycycline, and ceftriaxone has proven to be effective for the treatment of Lyme borreliosis. In some patients, however, it was noticed that borreliae can survival in the tissues in spite of seemingly adequate therapy. For a better understanding of this phenomenon, we investigated the different modes of degeneration of Borrelia burgdorferi suspensions during a 96-h exposure to various antibiotics. By dark-field microscopy and ultrastructural investigations, increasing blebbing and the gradual formation of granular and cystic structures could be followed during the exposure time. Although antibiotic concentrations at the MIC at which 90% of organisms are inhibited after 72 h were 80% or even greater, motile organisms were still present after incubation with penicillin and doxycycline but not after incubation with ceftriaxone. By transmission electron microscopy, intact spirochetal parts, mostly situated in cysts, were seen up to 96 h after exposure with all three antibiotics tested. According to experiences from studies with other spirochetes it is suggested that encysted borreliae, granules, and the remaining blebs might be responsible for the ongoing antigenic stimulus leading to complaints of chronic Lyme borreliosis.
Análisis comparativo de las superficies regadas en los acuíferos del Campo de Montiel y La Mancha Occidental en el período 2004-2008 (2010)

The aquifer’s overexploitation declaration of La Llanura Manchega entails a necessary control by Guadiana River Basin Authorities about the yearly regime of exploitation of the groundwater resources. Without a doubt, remote sensing techniques with satellite images are the most efficient tool for realise this control. In the following paper, it’s presented a comparative analyse of this study between different years 2004 to 2008. Palabras clave: superficies en regadio, acuiferos sobreexplotados, regimen de explotacion.
Transient analysis on different types of super conducting fault current limiters (2013)

This paper investigates the effect of installing series fault current limiters (FCL) on angular stability, voltage stability, as well as fault current mitigation. A resistive type (R-Type) HTS-FCL, and a magnetic HTS-FCL (MFCL) are modeled in time domain using PSCAD/EMTDC and tested in a single machine to infinite bus test system. To evaluate the performance of these FCLs they are compared with conventional series current limiting reactor SCLR. Machine's internal voltage, rotor speed, and current are monitored for all cases. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of HTS-FCL among other FCLs in boosting stator voltage and improving angular stability.
Towards Remote Fiber-Based In Vivo Sensing of Glucose by Near Infrared Spectroscopy (2021)

A stable and low-noise system is required to measure small changes in bio- chemical constituents such as glucose. We discuss the requirements and limitations to achieve the necessary stability using a supercontinuum source.
Abstract P500: Outcomes of Mechanical Thrombectomy in Patients With Low Aspects: Insights From Star (2021)

Introduction: Patients with poor baseline images were excluded from most clinical trials so the data about whether these patients could benefit from MT remains unknown. In this study, we aim to investigate the safety and efficacy of MT in patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) and large core infarct (LCI). Methods: The Stroke Thrombectomy and Aneurysm Registry (STAR) was interrogated. We included thrombectomy patients presenting with LVO within 24 hours and with a LCI as defined by Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) &lt; 6. Patients presenting within 6 hours of last known normal (LKN) were considered in the early window and patients presenting after 6 hours were considered in the late window. 90-day outcomes were assessed. We used a logistic regression model to assess the factors associated with good 90-day outcome in patients in the early and late windows. Results: 144 patients were included in this study (table). Median age was 69 and 92 (64%) patients were treated in the early MT window. ICA was the most common site of occlusion (48.6%) and ADAPT was used in 34.7%. Admission NIHSS was 17.5. Successful recanalization (TICI&gt;2b) was achieved in 84.7% and median procedure time was 54 minutes. sICH hemorrhage was observed in 22 (15.3%). Median mRS was 4 at 90 days. Favorable outcome was observed in 41 patients (28.5%) and mortality occurred in in 59 (41%). There was no difference in 90-day functional outcome between patients in early and late windows. In patients presenting in the early window, age (aOR=0.905, p=0.0002) and baseline NIHSS (aOR=0.909, p=0.0423) were independently associated with 90-day outcome. In patients presenting in the late window, only age (aOR=0.934, p=0.0069) was independently associated with good outcome. Conclusion: More than one in four patients presenting with ASPECTS&lt;6 may achieve functional independence at 90-day following MT. Patient age remains the main predictor of 90-day outcome in patients with low ASPECTS in both late and early windows.
GinFlow: A Decentralised Adaptive Workflow Execution Manager (2016)

Workflow-based computing has become a dominant paradigm to design and execute scientific applications. After the initial breakthrough of now standard workflow management systems, several approaches have recently proposed to decentralise the coordination of the execution. In particular, shared space-based coordination has been shown to provide appropriate building blocks for such a decentralised execution. Uncertainty is also still a major concern in scientific workflows. The ability to adapt the workflow, change its shape and switch for alternate scenarios on-the-fly is still missing in workflow management systems. In this paper, based on a shared space approach, we firstly devise a programmatic way to specify such adaptive workflows. We use a reactive, rule-based programming model to modify the workflow description by changing its associated direct acyclic graph on-the-fly without needing to stop and restart the execution from the beginning. Secondly, we present the GinFlow middleware, a resilient decentralised workflow execution manager implementing these concepts. Through a set of deployments of adaptive workflows of different characteristics, we discuss the GinFlow performance and resilience and show the limited overhead of the adaptiveness mechanism, making it a promising decentralised adaptive workflow execution manager.
Perioral and dental perception of mechanical stimulus among subjects with and without awareness of bruxism (2000)

We studied whether perioral and dental sensitivity to mechanical stimulation is changed in subjects with awareness of bruxism. Tactile detection threshold in the vermilion border of the lower lip and in the upper incisor was determined using calibrated monofilaments (von Frey hairs) and spatial resolution threshold of the lip was determined using a grating orientation task. The tactile detection threshold and the spatial resolution threshold in the perioral region were not significantly different between bruxers (n = 7) and asymptomatic control subjects (n = 13). Neither was the detection threshold for mechanical stimulation of the tooth different between bruxers (n = 6) and asymptomatic controls (n = 6). It is concluded that the tactile sensitivity of perioral region or the tooth is not significantly changed in subjects with awareness of bruxism.
Learning how network structure shapes decision-making for bio-inspired computing (2023)

To better understand how network structure shapes intelligent behavior, we developed a learning algorithm that we used to build personalized brain network models for 650 Human Connectome Project participants. We found that participants with higher intelligence scores took more time to solve difficult problems, and that slower solvers had higher average functional connectivity. With simulations we identified a mechanistic link between functional connectivity, intelligence, processing speed and brain synchrony for trading accuracy with speed in dependence of excitation-inhibition balance. Reduced synchrony led decision-making circuits to quickly jump to conclusions, while higher synchrony allowed for better integration of evidence and more robust working memory. Strict tests were applied to ensure reproducibility and generality of the obtained results. Here, we identify links between brain structure and function that enable to learn connectome topology from noninvasive recordings and map it to inter-individual differences in behavior, suggesting broad utility for research and clinical applications.
High-level expression, purification, and characterization of recombinant human tumor necrosis factor synthesized in the methylotrophic yeast Pichia pastoris (1989)

Human tumor necrosis factor (TNF) alpha/cachectin was expressed in the methylotrophic yeast Pichia pastoris at high levels (greater than 30% of the soluble protein) by placing the TNF cDNA under the control of regulatory sequences derived from the alcohol oxidase gene. Batch fermentor cultures at cell densities of 50 and 85 g dry cell weight/L contained approximately 6 X 10(10) and 10(11) units/L TNF bioactivity (6 and 10 g/L TNF), respectively. TNF productivity of 0.108 g L-1 h-1 was obtained in the continuous mode on glycerol- and methanol-mixed feed at 25 g dry cell weight/L cell density. TNF contained in the yeast cell lysate was soluble, displayed full cytotoxic activity, and was recognized by antibodies prepared against TNF derived from Escherichia coli. TNF was purified to greater than 95% purity with greater than 75% recovery by using three sequential chromatographic steps with a coordinated effluent-affluent buffer scheme which allowed one eluate to also serve as the loading buffer for the succeeding column. The amino acid composition, NH2-terminal amino acid sequence, isoelectric point, and minimal molecular weight determined for TNF corroborated those properties predicted from the nucleotide sequence. Sedimentation data indicated that TNF in the native form is a compact trimer held by noncovalent interactions. Circular dichroic spectra of TNF resemble those of proteins with high beta structure. TNF exhibited cachectic activity on mouse 3T3-L1 cells at about the same equivalence as the cytotoxic activity toward mouse L929 cells. In the criteria examined, TNF derived from P. pastoris closely resembles TNF derived from recombinant E. coli and human HL-60 cells.
A fast d.f.t. algorithm using complex integer transforms (1978)

For certain large transform lengths, Winograd&apos;s algorithm for computing the discrete Fourier transform (d.f.t.) is extended considerably. This is accomplished by performing the cyclic convolution, required by Winograd&apos;s method, by a fast transform over certain complex integer fields developed previously by the authors. This new algorithm requires fewer multiplications than either the standard fast Fourier transform (f.f.t.) or Winograd&apos;s more conventional algorithm.
Role of the Waxy Skin Layer in Moisture Loss during Dehydration of Prunes (2000)

Permeability studies of water through the skin and flesh of d'Agen plums have been carried out by radiotracer and PGSE NMR techniques as a function of moisture content. The results have shown that the diffusion coefficient of water through the skin layer increases as the fruit is dried at 70 degrees C or above. By contrast, the water diffusion through the fruit becomes more hindered as moisture is lost and structural collapse of the cell layers takes place. Values for diffusion coefficients of water at 21 degrees C through the fruit of 1 x 10(-)(9) m(2) s(-)(1) for fresh plums and 2.0 x 10(-)(10) m(2) s(-)(1) for fruit dried to 50% moisture content (wet basis) were found. Structural studies using scanning electron microscopy techniques were also performed. These showed that drying induces marked changes to the waxy skin layer of the fruit as well as the fruit flesh. These results are discussed in terms of the important role that the plum skin has in modulating the moisture loss process during dehydration, particularly at early stages of drying.
The small-world phenomenon (2000)

Long a matter of folklore, the "small-world phenomenon" --the principle that we are all linked by short chains of acquaintances --was inaugurated as an area of experimental study in the social sciences through the pioneering work of Stanley Milgram in the 1960's. This work was among the first to make the phenomenon quantitative, allowing people to speak of the "six degrees of separation" between any two people in the United States. Since then, a number of network models have been proposed as frameworks in which to study the problem analytically. One of the most refined of these models was formulated in recent work of Watts and Strogatz; their framework provided compelling evidence that the smallworld phenomenon is p@rvasive in a range of networks arising in nature and technology, and a fundamental ingredient in the evolution of the World Wide Web.
Traffic Characteristics-Based Flow Assignment Method for Reducing Queuing Delay (2007)

In traffic engineering, for effectively distributing traffic flows over multiple network paths, it is vital to take traffic characteristics of individual flows into account in appropriately assigning the flows to the network paths to achieve better delay performance as a whole. We have developed a traffic characteristic-based flow assignment method that reduces queuing delay in a buffer at the beginning of each network path. By taking the traffic characteristics of individual flows into account the method can effectively assigns flows to the paths so as to minimize overall queuing delay. We consider the simple case in which two types of flows with distinct traffic characteristics (buStiness) are assigned to two bandwidth-guaranteed paths. The flow assignment of our method reduces the queuing delay (at the edge router) of the worse path, by attempting to optimize the min-max fairness between the paths in terms of queuing delay. Numerical simulation showed that the method assigned the flows such that the queuing delay was reduced up to 40% compared with that when conventional path utilization based flow assignment was used. This means that taking the traffic characteristics of flows into account significantly improves the queuing delay performance when the flows have distinct characteristics.
Cross‐reactivity between milk proteins from different animal species (1999)

Homologies in amino acidic composition could justify the cross-reactivity observed between proteins from different animal species. On the other hand, the phylogenetic difference could be responsible for the failed recognition of camel's proteins by circulating IgEs and monoclonal antibodies.