gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Formulating a Serious-Games Design Project for Adult Offenders with the Probation Service (2011)

This paper documents an investigation evaluating if adult offenders can benefit from a facilitated serious-games design project as part of their probation program. Research has observed a participatory design group of adult offenders working with their probation managers and a PhD researcher to create a new serious-game for use by the probation service. A voluntary participant group of six male offenders was observed over a five week design process using the game authoring software Game-Maker. Weekly meetings have allowed participants to learn basic game authoring skills and share design ideas within a multi-disciplinary team. Investigators have observed the amount and type of assistance required by participants when interacting with new software, the range and suitability of ideas communicated by participants, and the ability of participants to convert their ideas into functional media. This paper presents qualitative results from this exploratory field study and compares the results to previous investigations with secondary school children.
Estimation of arterio-venous access blood flow in hemodialysis patients using video image processing technique (2016)

Assessment of arterio-venous fistula (AVF) blood flow (ABF) is vital in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Currently, no non-invasive and contact-free technique is available to accurately measure ABF in routine clinical practice. In this study, we developed a novel approach using video image processing (VIP) to measure the change in optic flow in the skin. We the tested the hypothesis that the change in optical flow, expressed as the change in pixels between consecutive frames, is related to ABF. We recorded AVF videos in 40 HD patients using a digital camera and processed them by VIP technique. We then compared the actual ABF as measured by routine online clearance (ABFOLC) and the amplitude (AMP) of optical flow. Technical and procedural errors rendered VIP invalid in 13 patients. In the remaining 27 patients the optical flow AMP was significantly lower in patients with low (<;900 ml/min) ABFOLC compared to patients with normal (≥900 ml/min) ABFOLC (AMP 3.4±1*10<sup>3</sup> vs 5.2±1.4 *10<sup>3</sup> [pixels], p<;0.01). In these 27 patients AMP correlated with ABFOLC (R<sup>2</sup>=0.71, p<;0.0001). While more extensive research is necessary, these preliminary results indicate the potential usefulness of the VIP technique to identify low ABF.
[Immunological response of patient with chronic salphingo-oophoritis to interference currents used in electrical sleep and balneotherapy]. (2005)

The study included 105 women of a reproductive age with chronic nonspecific salpingooophoritis. The women were transcerebrally exposed to interference currents (IC). The immunological examination revealed that IC have an immunocorrecting effect on both cellular and humoral links of the immune system, correct imbalance of the immunoregulatory subpopulations confirmed by increased immunoregulatory index. Inclusion of balneotherapy potentiates analgetic, anti-inflammatory effects of transcerebral IC therapy, regulates balance of immunoregulatory T-cell subpopulations due to better differentiation of T-lymphocytes in the thymus.
Double-bond-stabilizing abilities of 1-methyl-2-pyrrolyl-9-anthryl, and o-tolyl substituents (1982)

ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTDouble-bond-stabilizing abilities of 1-methyl-2-pyrrolyl-9-anthryl, and o-tolyl substituentsJack Hine and Michael J. SkoglundCite this: J. Org. Chem. 1982, 47, 24, 4758–4766Publication Date (Print):November 1, 1982Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 November 1982https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jo00145a030https://doi.org/10.1021/jo00145a030research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse permissionsArticle Views385Altmetric-Citations10LEARN ABOUT THESE METRICSArticle Views are the COUNTER-compliant sum of full text article downloads since November 2008 (both PDF and HTML) across all institutions and individuals. These metrics are regularly updated to reflect usage leading up to the last few days.Citations are the number of other articles citing this article, calculated by Crossref and updated daily. Find more information about Crossref citation counts.The Altmetric Attention Score is a quantitative measure of the attention that a research article has received online. Clicking on the donut icon will load a page at altmetric.com with additional details about the score and the social media presence for the given article. Find more information on the Altmetric Attention Score and how the score is calculated. Share Add toView InAdd Full Text with ReferenceAdd Description ExportRISCitationCitation and abstractCitation and referencesMore Options Share onFacebookTwitterWechatLinked InRedditEmail Other access optionsGet e-Alertsclose Get e-Alerts
Optimal Future Sub-Transmission Volt-Var Planning Tool to Enable High PV Penetration (2019)

This paper proposes a reactive power planning tool for sub-transmission systems to mitigate voltage violations and fluctuations caused by high photovoltaic (PV) penetration and intermittency with a minimum investment cost. The tool considers all existing volt-ampere reactive (var) assets in both sub-transmission and distribution systems to reduce the need of new equipment. The planning tool coordinates with an operational volt-var optimization tool to determine all scenarios with voltage violations and verify the planning results. The planning result of each scenario is the solution of a proposed optimal power-flow framework with efficient techniques to handle a high number of discrete variables. The final planning decision is obtained from the planning results of all selected violated scenarios by using two different approaches - direct combination of all single-step solutions and final investment decision based only on the scenarios that are representative for the power-flow voltage violations at most time steps. The final planning decision is verified using a realistic large-scale sub-transmission system and 5-minute PV and load data. The results show a significant voltage violation reduction with a less investment cost for additional var equipment compared to conventional approaches.
Sparse blind deconvolution based on scale invariant smoothed ℓ0-norm. (2014)

In this work, we explore the problem of blind deconvolution in the context of sparse signals. We show that the ‘0-norm works as a contrast function, if the length of the impulse response of the system is smaller than the shortest distance between two spikes of the input signal. Demonstrating this sufficient condition is our basic theoretical result. However, one of the problems of dealing with the ‘0-norm in optimization problems is the requirement of exhaustive or combinatorial search methods, since it is a non continuous function. In order to propose an alternative for that, Mohimani et al. (2009) proposed a smoothed and continuous version of the ‘0-norm. Here, we propose a modification of this criterion in order to make it scale-invariant and, finally, we derive a gradient-based algorithm for the modified criterion. Results with synthetic data suggests that the imposed conditions are sufficient but not strictly necessary.
Reduction of Biomechanical and Welding Fume Exposures in Stud Welding (2015)

The welding of shear stud connectors to structural steel in construction requires a prolonged stooped posture that exposes ironworkers to biomechanical and welding fume hazards. In this study, biomechanical and welding fume exposures during stud welding using conventional methods were compared to exposures associated with use of a prototype system that allowed participants to weld from an upright position. The effect of base material (i.e. bare structural beam versus galvanized decking) on welding fume concentration (particle number and mass), particle size distribution, and particle composition was also explored. Thirty participants completed a series of stud welding simulations in a local apprenticeship training facility. Use of the upright system was associated with substantial reductions in trunk inclination and the activity levels of several muscle groups. Inhalable mass concentrations of welding fume (averaged over ~18 min) when using conventional methods were high (18.2 mg m(-3) for bare beam; 65.7 mg m(-3) for through deck), with estimated mass concentrations of iron (7.8 mg m(-3) for bare beam; 15.8 mg m(-3) for through deck), zinc (0.2 mg m(-3) for bare beam; 15.8 mg m(-3) for through deck), and manganese (0.9 mg m(-3) for bare beam; 1.5 mg m(-3) for through deck) often exceeding the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Threshold Limit Values (TLVs). Number and mass concentrations were substantially reduced when using the upright system, although the total inhalable mass concentration remained above the TLV when welding through decking. The average diameters of the welding fume particles for both bare beam (31±17 nm) through deck conditions (34±34 nm) and the chemical composition of the particles indicated the presence of metallic nanoparticles. Stud welding exposes ironworkers to potentially high levels of biomechanical loading (primarily to the low back) and welding fume. The upright system used in this study improved exposure levels during stud welding simulations, but further development is needed before field deployment is possible.
Transceiver Design Technology for Full Digital DS-UWB Applications (2006)

This paper presents a direct-conversion transceiver technology for full digital DS-UWB applications. It is implemented in 0.18 []m CMOS technology and total current consumption is 143 mA including PLL, VCO. The full chip size is 9 mm <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</sup> , packaged in MLF 64 pin.
Acid Effects on the Physical Properties of Different CAD/CAM Ceramic Materials: An in Vitro Analysis (2020)

The tested acidic agents significantly affected the flexural strength, elastic modulus, surface roughness, and microhardness of feldspathic porcelain. However, the flexural strength and elastic modulus of evaluated lithium disilicate and zirconia did not change significantly.
ChemInform Abstract: A Synthesis of rac‐Norbisabolide. (1987)

Abstract The synthesis of the title compound (VI) is described.
Noble crowbar circuit for compact 50 kJ capacitor bank (2003)

Summary form only given, as follows. Summary form only given as follows. A compact 50 kJ pulsed power system (PPS) has been designed and constructed The 50 kJ capacitor bank module (CBM) consists of a 22 kV 50 kJ capacitor, a vacuum switch, a crowbar circuit, a pulse shaping inductor and an energy dump circuit. The crowbar circuit consists of triggered vacuum switch (crowbar switch), trigger pulse generator, a crowbar resistor and a Rogowski coil. In our crowbar circuit, the Rogowski coil detects current maximum point and generates trigger signal for the vacuum switch. The crowbar circuit showed reliable operation features. In this presentation, we report the operation characteristics of our crowbar circuit and the electrical performances of the 50 kJ PPS.
6‐[2‐Phosphonomethoxy)Alkoxy]‐2,4‐Diaminopyrimidines: A New Class of Acyclic Pyrimidine Nucleoside Phosphonates with Antiviral Activity (2004)

Acyclic nucleoside phosphonate derivatives containing a pyrimidine base preferably bearing amino groups at C-2 and C-4 (DAPym), and linked at the C-6 position to (S)-[3-hydroxy-2-(phosphonomethoxy)propoxy] (HPMPO), 2-(phosphonomethoxy) ethoxy (PMEO) or (R)-[2-(phosphonomethoxy)propoxy] (PMPO), display an antiviral sensitivity spectrum that closely mimic that of the parental (S)-HPMP-, PME- and (R)-PMP-purine derivatives. Several PMEO-DAPym derivatives proved as potent as PMEA (adefovir) and (R)-PMPA (tenofovir) in inhibiting Moloney murine sarcoma virus (MSV)-induced tumor formation in newborn NMRI mice. The HPMPO-, PMEO- and PMPO-DAPym derivatives represent a novel well-defined subclass among the acyclic nucleoside phosphonates endowed with potent and selective antiviral activity.
C-terminal diversity within the p53 family accounts for differences in DNA binding and transcriptional activity (2008)

The p53 family is known as a family of transcription factors with functions in tumor suppression and development. Whereas the central DNA-binding domain is highly conserved among the three family members p53, p63 and p73, the C-terminal domains (CTDs) are diverse and subject to alternative splicing and post-translational modification. Here we demonstrate that the CTDs strongly influence DNA binding and transcriptional activity: while p53 and the p73 isoform p73gamma have basic CTDs and form weak sequence-specific protein-DNA complexes, the major p73 isoforms have neutral CTDs and bind DNA strongly. A basic CTD has been previously shown to enable sliding along the DNA backbone and to facilitate the search for binding sites in the complex genome. Our experiments, however, reveal that a basic CTD also reduces protein-DNA complex stability, intranuclear mobility, promoter occupancy in vivo, target gene activation and induction of cell cycle arrest or apoptosis. A basic CTD therefore provides both positive and negative regulatory functions presumably to enable rapid switching of protein activity in response to stress. The different DNA-binding characteristics of the p53 family members could therefore reflect their predominant role in the cellular stress response (p53) or developmental processes (p73).
Supplementary Table S4 from Genetic Characterization and Prognostic Relevance of Acquired Uniparental Disomies in Cytogenetically Normal Acute Myeloid Leukemia (2023)

&lt;p&gt;Mutations detected in 425 CN-AML patients&lt;/p&gt;
Optimized Pulse Width Modulation for transformerless active-NPC inverters (2014)

The transformerless DC/AC inverter topologies are employed in Photovoltaic systems in order to improve the power conversion efficiency, power density and cost. The Active-Neutral Point Clamped (Active-NPC) transformerless inverters have the advantage of achieving better thermal balance among their power semiconductors. In this paper, a new modulation technique is proposed for optimally controlling the power switches employed in transformerless Active-NPC inverters. The design results demonstrate that compared to the existing PWM strategies, using the proposed method results in lower total power losses and significantly better distribution of the power losses among the semiconductors of the Active-NPC inverter.
Preferential down-regulation of phospholipase C-β in Ewing’s sarcoma cells transfected with antisense EWS-Fli-1 (2000)

EWS-Fli-1, a fusion gene found in Ewing's sarcoma and primitive neuro-ectodermal tumour (PNET), encodes a transcriptional activator and promotes cellular transformation. We have made stable Ewing's sarcoma cells expressing antisense EWS-Fli-1 transcripts by transfecting the antisense EWS-Fli-1 expression plasmid. These cells showed partial loss of endogenous EWS-Fli-1 proteins and suppression of the cell growth. To elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying the growth inhibition, we examined the changes of signal transducing proteins by immunoblot analysis in Ewing's sarcoma cells stably expressing antisense EWS-Fli-1 transcripts. Western blotting of the cell proteins revealed that expressions of phospholipase Cbeta2 and beta3 (PLCbeta2, PLCbeta3), and also protein kinase C alpha and beta (PKCalpha, beta) were significantly reduced by transfecting with antisense EWS-Fli-1. The inositol phosphates production by bradykinin (BK), but not platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), was suppressed in these cells. These results suggest that the PLCbeta2 and PLCbeta3 may play a role in tumour proliferation in Ewing's sarcoma cells.
110 MHz Soliton Mode-Locked High Power Er-doped Fiber Laser using Carbon Nanotube Polyimide Film (2013)

110 MHz high repetition rate soliton mode-locked fiber laser with 40 mW high average power was demonstrated using carbon nanotube polyimide film. Super continuum at 1.7 um was generated and ultrahigh resolution OCT was demonstrated.
High throughput RST metrology to optimize 3D integration: AM: Advanced metrology (2017)

Through Silicon Via (TSV) processing is crucial for the later performance and reliability of a device. Therefore, an accurate and efficient metrology loop to control and inspect underlying production steps is essential. Specifically, the TSV depth is of importance and must be constantly monitored to guarantee high yield of the final product. This joint work presents a fast and reliable study to control the TSV processing before reveal by measuring the Remaining Silicon Thickness (RST) after the TSVs are filled with copper. Spectral Coherence Interferometry (SCI) technology is used in combination with a so-called statistical approach to realize measurements on a rotational stage with an acquisition rate up to 4 kHz. The directly measured RSTs are compared to the calculated ones (Silicon Thickness-TSV depth) in order demonstrate the reliability of this approach.
M-TCP (1997)

Transport connections set up over wireless links are frequently plagued by problems such as - high bit error rate (BER), frequent disconnections of the mobile user, and low wireless bandwidth that may change dynamically. In this paper, we study the effects of frequent disconnections and low variable bandwidth on TCP throughput and propose a protocol that addresses this problem. We discuss the implementation (in NetBSD) of our protocol called M-TCP and compare its performance against other mobile TCP implementations. We show that M-TCP has two significant advantages over other solutions: (1) it maintains end-to-end TCP semantics and, (2) it delivers excellent performance for environments where the mobile encounters periods of disconnection.
A hollow beam from a holey fiber (2006)

A high-quality spectrally isolated hollow beam is produced through a nonlinear-optical transformation of Ti: sapphire laser pulses in a higher order mode of a photonic-crystal fiber (PCF). Instead of a doughnut shape, typical of hollow beams produced by other methods, the far-field image of the hollow-beam PCF output features perfect sixth-order rotation symmetry, dictated by the symmetry of the PCF structure. The frequency of the PCF-generated hollow beam can be tuned by varying the input beam parameters, making a few-mode PCF a convenient and flexible tool for the guiding and trapping of atoms and creation of all-fiber optical tweezers.
Review of recent systems for automatic assessment of programming assignments (2010)

This paper presents a systematic literature review of the recent (2006--2010) development of automatic assessment tools for programming exercises. We discuss the major features that the tools support and the different approaches they are using both from the pedagogical and the technical point of view. Examples of these features are ways for the teacher to define tests, resubmission policies, security issues, and so forth. We have also identified a list of novel features, like assessing web software, that are likely to get more research attention in the future. As a conclusion, we state that too many new systems are developed, but also acknowledge the current reasons for the phenomenon. As one solution we encourage opening up the existing systems and joining efforts on developing those further. Selected systems from our survey are briefly described in Appendix A.
Assessment of version 4 of the SMAP passive soil moisture standard product (2017)

NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) mission launched on January 31, 2015 into a sun-synchronous 6 am/6 pm orbit with an objective to produce global mapping of high-resolution soil moisture and freeze-thaw state every 2-3 days. The SMAP radiometer began acquiring routine science data on March 31, 2015 and continues to operate nominally. SMAP's radiometer-derived standard soil moisture product (L2SMP) provides soil moisture estimates posted on a 36-km fixed Earth grid using brightness temperature observations and ancillary data. A beta quality version of L2SMP was released to the public in October, 2015, Version 3 validated L2SMP soil moisture data were released in May, 2016, and Version 4 L2SMP data were released in December, 2016. Version 4 data are processed using the same soil moisture retrieval algorithms as previous versions, but now include retrieved soil moisture from both the 6 am descending orbits and the 6 pm ascending orbits. Validation of 19 months of the standard L2SMP product was done for both AM and PM retrievals using in situ measurements from global core cal/val sites. Accuracy of the soil moisture retrievals averaged over the core sites showed that SMAP accuracy requirements are being met.
Lutetium-177-PSMA-617 in Low-Volume Hormone-Sensitive Metastatic Prostate Cancer: A Prospective Pilot Study (2021)

<sup>177</sup>Lu-PSMA appeared to be a feasible and safe treatment modality in patients with low-volume mHSPC.
AN EPQ PRODUCTION-INVENTORY MODEL WITH VARIABLE HOLDING COST (2012)

Instantaneous order replenishment and constant holding cost are two fundamental assumptions of the economic order quantity (EOQ) model. This paper presents modifications to both of these basic assumptions. First, non-instantaneous order replenishment is assumed, i.e. a finite production rate of the economic production quantity (EPQ) model is considered. Second, the holding cost per unit per time period is assumed to vary according to the length of the storage duration. Two types of holding cost variability with longer storage times are considered: retroactive increase and incremental increase. For both cases, models are formulated, solutions algorithms are developed, and examples are solved.
Busulfan (Bu) and cyclophosphamide (Cy) for marrow transplantation. (1989)

Bu and Cy is a bone marrow transplant preparative regimen that is effective for ANLL and certain genetic diseases. It has shown promise in CML. Its effectiveness in ALL and lymphomas remains to be explored. The substitution of Bu for TBI in marrow transplant regimens would seem to have a number of practical and theoretical advantages.
Effect of arsenic doping on {311} defect dissolution in silicon (1999)

Si + ions were implanted into silicon wafers with background concentrations of arsenic ranging from 1×1017 to 3×1019 cm−3 to study the interaction between arsenic atoms and excess self-interstitials. Samples were then annealed at 750 °C for a range of times between 15 and 60 min to nucleate and dissolve {311} defects. The concentration of trapped interstitials in these defects was measured using quantitative plan-view transmission electron microscopy. It is shown that, as the arsenic concentration increases, there is a reduction in the number and size of the {311} defects. This decrease in the {311} defect density with increasing arsenic well concentration is believed to be the result of interstitial trapping by the arsenic. Upon annealing, the trapped interstitial concentration in the {311} defects decreases as the defects dissolve. The time constant for the dissolution was calculated to be 33±5 min at 750 °C, and was independent of background concentration. This suggests that the arsenic traps some of the interstitials, and these traps are sufficiently stable that they do not affect the subsequent {311} dissolution at 750 °C.