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The 2020 Women in IES Workshop in Argentina [Women in IES News] (2020)

The 2020 IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES) Women in Engineering (WIE) Workshop in Argentina was held on 27 February 2020 during the IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT) 2020 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The aim of the technical workshop was sharing the experience of the invited professional women in their professional and family lives. A combination of excellent technical content in different engineering areas was presented.
Efficacy of Compound Therapy by Ginseng and Ciprofloxacin on Bacterial Prostatitis. (2016)

These results suggested that ginseng might be an effective adjunct in CIPX treatment of prostatitis. The combined use ginseng and CIPX was more effective than ginseng or CIPX alone.
The blind pattern matching attack on watermark systems (2002)

Billions of dollars allegedly lost to piracy of multimedia content have recently triggered the industry to rethink the way how music and movies are distributed on the Internet. As encryption is vulnerable to digital or analog re-recording, currently almost all copyright protection mechanisms rely to certain extent on watermarking, i.e. hiding of imperceptive secrets into a host signal. In this paper, we propose a new breed of attacks on generic watermarking systems, which recognizes that multimedia content is often highly repetitive, identifies subsets of signal blocks that are similar, and finally permutes these blocks. Assuming the permuted blocks have been marked with distinct secrets, it can be shown that any watermark detector is facing a task of exponential complexity to reverse the permutations as a preprocessing step for watermark detection. In this paper, we describe the logistics of the attack and a recipe for its implementation against an audio watermarking technology.
The experiences of pregnant women in an interventional clinical trial: Research In Pregnancy Ethics (RIPE) study (2017)

There is increasing global pressure to ensure that pregnant women are responsibly and safely included in clinical research in order to improve the evidence base that underpins healthcare delivery during pregnancy. One supposed barrier to inclusion is the assumption that pregnant women will be reluctant to participate in research. There is however very little empirical research investigating the views of pregnant women. Their perspective on the benefits, burdens and risks of research is a crucial component to ensuring effective recruitment. The Research In Pregnancy Ethics (RIPE) study set out to ascertain the views of pregnant women about research participation using an inductive thematic analysis. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 women who had participated in a double-blind randomised placebo controlled trial in Wellington (New Zealand) while pregnant. Our results show that at least some pregnant women recognise the value and importance of research during pregnancy. The women we interviewed were deeply invested in the research process and outcomes. Key motivations for participating were altruism, playing a valuable civic role and the importance of research. The main perceived burdens related to inconvenience and time commitment. For some women, possible randomization to the placebo arm was regarded as a burden or disadvantage.
Developing a Digital Co-Creation Assessment Methodology (2018)

Digitally enhanced public open spaces are ideal environments for the social innovations to emerge due to the involvement of the entire community and ICT (Information and Communication Tools) in knowledge creation and aggregation. This research paper presents an early-stage methodological digital co-creation assessment framework that considers a variety of aspects to transform public open places into co-created spaces: socio-cultural contexts, multi-stakeholder perspective, diversity in needs, incentives for participation of different groups and cooperation capabilities. The framework incorporates these aspects and proposes a suitable community-wide co-creation model employing the creative, innovative and cooperative applications of ICT. The assessment methodology is developed using a pragmatic mixed-method research design where the theoretical framework summarizes current research progress on the topic and the expert interviews allow to condense the complex and multi-dimensional realities for decision-makers seeking social innovations in the public spaces. The methodological assessment framework presented in this paper strengthens the scientific evidence regarding the potential of co-creation in developing social innovations and provides a managerial framework for developing co-creative initiatives.
2,6-DIHYDROXY-4-PYRROLIDINYL-ACETOPHENONE AND ITS COMPLEX WITH PYRROLIDINE (2002)

The synthesis of 2,6-dihydroxy-4-pyrrolidinyl-acetophenone (3), characterized earlier as an oil, has been simplified and improved substantially leading to 3 in crystalline form. Compound 3 tends to form a 1:1 molar complex with pyrrolidine; it could be utilized to produce the novel spiro derivative 6. * This paper is dedicated to Prof. Andrs Messmer on the occasion of his 80 th birthday.
Cell wall metabolism in Bacillus subtilis subsp. niger: effects of changes in phosphate supply to the culture (1981)

Chemostat cultures of Bacillus subtilis subsp. niger WM were exposed to changes in the availability of phosphorus by means of a resuspension technique. Responses in wall metabolism were recorded by measuring the amounts of peptidoglycan and anionic polymers (teichoic or teichuronic acid) in the wall and extracellular fluid fractions. With respect to the wall composition, the effect of a change in orthophosphate supply was a complete shift in the nature of the anionic polymer fraction, the polymer originally present in the walls ("old" polymer) being replaced by the alternative ("new") anionic polymer. The peptidoglycan content of the walls remained constant. It was concluded that the incorporation of old polymer was completely blocked from the moment the orthophosphate supply was changed. However, from a measurement of the total amount of polymer in the whole culture during the course of the experiments, it was evident that synthesis of old polymer continued, but it was secreted. Synthesis of the new polymer started immediately, and it was incorporated exclusively into the wall. During adaption of the cells to the new environment, wall turnover continued in an identical fashion to that extant in steady-state cultures. It was concluded that the primary adaptive response to a change in orthophosphate supply occurred through a mechanism interacting with polymer incorporation and thus at the level of wall assembly at the membrane.
A mesh objective method for modeling crack propagation using the smeared crack approach (2018)

Summary This paper presents a mesh objective method for modeling crack propagation in brittle materials using a conventional finite element formulation. The primary shortcoming of the smeared crack approach is its pathological sensitivity to the mesh orientation, which is manifested by shear locking and stress field misalignment around the crack tip. Such undesirable characteristics preclude the ability to model arbitrary crack propagation at an angle through the mesh. Several techniques are developed to address these shortcomings. First, to preclude shear locking, a modified failure constitutive model is developed, which projects out the spurious stress increments as the crack opens. If a crack exists in an element, a crack tracking algorithm is used to identify the neighboring elements most likely to show crack continuation. This algorithm also identifies a crossover element when a crack passes through adjacent sides of an element. Then, the characteristic element length used in the constitutive equation is changed with the objective of providing the correct failure energy per unit crack length, a procedure called crossover scaling. The examples provided demonstrate that the developed methods work collectively to provide a simple and efficient method for modeling failure in brittle materials without mesh bias.
Changing serum creatinine in the detection of acute renal failure and recovery following radiocontrast studies among acutely ill inpatients: Reviewing insights regarding renal functional reserve gained by large-data analysis (2022)

A rise in serum creatinine (SCr) is widely used for the detection and definition of evolving acute kidney injury (AKI). Yet, it takes time for SCr to re-adjust in response to changes in glomerular filtration rate (GFR), and subtle transient changes in GFR may remain concealed. Additionally, it cannot differentiate altered glomerular hemodynamics and pre-renal failure from true renal tissue injury, necessitating additional clinical and laboratory diagnostic tools. While these features limit the usefulness of SCr and subsequently estimated GFR (eGFR) at a single time point for the individual patient, their overall pattern of changes along time in a large cohort of hospitalized patients may provide a powerful perspective regarding the detection and assessment of shifting kidney function in this population. Herein we review our experience running large data analyses, evaluating patterns of day-to-day changes in SCr among inpatients, occurring around the exposure to iodinated radiocontrast agents. These large data evaluations helped substantiating the existence of contrast-induced nephropathy in patients with advanced renal failure, underscoring the impact of predisposing and confounding factors. It also provides novel insights regarding a phenomenon of "acute kidney functional recovery" (AKR), and illustrate that the incidence of AKI and AKR along the scale of baseline kidney function co-associates and is inversely proportional to kidney function. This can be attributed to renal functional reserve, which serves as a buffer for up-and-down changes in GFR, forming the physiologic explanation for concealed subclinical AKI.
Offering of Variable Resources in Regulation Markets With Performance Targets: An Analysis (2022)

To date, wind and solar power plants have mainly provided energy. Going forward, with the application of appropriate controls, they can offer additional grid services, such as regulating reserves. Additional grid services can present an opportunity for additional value streams to wind and solar power plants. However, the additional value might not be realized when operator-determined performance targets and settlement adjustments for the delivery of regulation capacity are disregarded. This article studies the participation of variable resources in centralized regulation markets. We derive analytical results for regulation offers in terms of quantity and price considering that a variable resource does not want to risk being disqualified as a regulation provider, incurring losses, or foregoing more profitable opportunities. Our analysis suggests that U.S. operator-determined performance targets impose an upper bound on the quantity of a variable resource's regulation offer; and settlement adjustments for the delivery of regulation affect the price at which variable resources offer and the calculations of opportunity costs in case of imperfect regulation delivery.
Novel technique for on-site signal-monitoring in PON systems without service interruption (2009)

We propose an on-site signal-monitoring technique using a mechanically-induced long-period grating (LPG) for monitoring specific service signals without service interruption. Using the LPG, leaked signals are clearly observed with low insertion loss and negligible crosstalk.
Low Incidence of Point Mutation of c‐Ki‐ras and N‐ras Oncogenes in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma (1989)

We examined the incidence of point mutation in codons 12, 13 and 61 of c-Ki-ras and N-ras genes in human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) using the polymerase chain reaction and oligonucleotide hybridization techniques. Among 34 tissues specimens surgically resected from 30 patients and 5 cell lines of human HCC, only two had ras point mutations; in one case, codon 12 of c-Ki-ras was altered from GGT, coding glycine, to GTT, coding valine; in the other case, codon 61 of N-ras was altered from CAA, coding glutamine, to AAA, coding lysine. Thus, point-mutational activation of ras oncogenes is an uncommon event in human HCC.
A ddRAD-based genetic map and its integration with the genome assembly of Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica) provides insights into genome evolution after the teleost-specific genome duplication (2014)

The ddRAD-seq approach combined with the Ion Torrent Personal Genome Machine sequencing allowed us to conduct efficient and flexible SNP genotyping. The integration of the genetic map and the assembled sequence provides a valuable resource for fine mapping and positional cloning of quantitative trait loci associated with economically important traits and for investigating comparative genomics of the Japanese eel.
Multicast Multiuser ARQ (2008)

In this paper, multiuser ARQ is extended to multicasting. The core idea is that the sender, based on feedback from users regarding successfully received transmissions, adapts code weights for data packet linear combinations that are then sent. Each user exploits its previously received information in decoding the linearly combined packets. Specifically, a throughput optimal, low en-/decoding complexity enabling, low overhead and on-line multicast coding and scheduling algorithm is devised based on a per user rank increase criterion. For throughput optimality, a minimum field size criterion is derived. Relative previous work, which adaptively identifies sets of users suited to receive linearly combined packets and uses GF(2) and XOR coding, the proposed method adaptively select weights from a sufficient large finite field for optimality instead. Throughput is analyzed and simulated, and en-/decoding complexity, signaling overhead, and latency etc. are studied through realistic simulations. Overall, it is found that the throughput is significantly higher than multicast selective repeat ARQ, and that the optimal throughput for an erasure channel is attained.
A Prospective Study of Lumbar Spinal Movements Before and After Discectomy Using Biplanar Radiography (1985)

The significance of alteration of lumbar spinal motion in cases of herniated disc was examined using a three-dimensional x-ray technique (biplanar radiography) before and 3 months after discectomy. Fifteen consecutive cases of disc herniation were studied prospectively. Predictions of clinical examination, myelography, and motion study for the level and site of the lesion were correlated with the operative findings for their accuracy in localization of the lesion. Changes in lumbar spinal motion after surgery were also correlated with the clinical results. The clinical and myelographic predictions were similar to previously published studies. The present study showed that patients with a sequestrated or prolapsed disc lesion (as opposed to bulging disc) had an abnormally large lateral bend or axial rotation during flexion and extension at the level above, which reduced after surgery. Primary lumbar spinal motions (flexion and extension) were generally reduced to half of the normal value and were not significantly altered by surgery. The restriction of lumbar spinal motion was not significantly reflected in the clinical results, which were satisfactory in most cases. Discectomy by fenestration and minimal resection of the lamina did not produce instability.
Wireless sensor networks: guidelines for design and a survey of current research (2007)

Wireless sensor network (WSN) design is complicated by the interaction of three elements: localization, medium access control, and routing. The design of wireless sensor networks necessarily focuses on the network's intended purpose as well as an understanding of the synergies and tradeoffs between each of these three elements. We propose five guidelines for the development of a wireless sensor network, and the performance and suitability of several protocols and algorithms are examined with respect to those guidelines. We also suggest several performance metrics to provide fair comparisons between various localization, medium access control, and routing protocols.
Antigen Discovery and Tuberculosis Vaccine Development in the Post-genomic Era (2001)

For a number of years, a major effort has been put into the identification of candidate molecules for inclusion in a novel vaccine against tuberculosis. Various techniques have been exploited and have resulted in the identification of immunologically important antigens such as the immunodominant antigens ESAT-6 and antigen 85A/B. Today, the availability of the total nucleotide sequence of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis genome enables a post-genomic antigen discovery approach based on denotation and screening of complete protein families containing immunodominant molecules. One group of genes sharing properties with ESAT-6 constitute what has been called the esat-6 gene family. The genes have 10-35% homology to esat-6, are approximately the same size and share genomic organization. The data accumulated so far demonstrate that these molecules are immunodominant antigens strongly recognized in human TB patients and with the potential for a novel TB vaccine.
LAPACK Working Note 95: ScaLAPACK: A Portable Linear Algebra Library for Distributed Memory Computers -- Design Issues and Performance (1995)

This paper outlines the content and performance of ScaLAPACK, a collection of mathematical software for linear algebra computations on distributed memory computers. The importance of developing standards for computational and message passing interfaces is discussed. We present the different components and building blocks of ScaLAPACK, and indicate the difficulties inherent in producing correct codes for networks of heterogeneous processors. Finally, this paper briefly describes future directions for the ScaLAPACK library and concludes by suggesting alternative approaches to mathematical libraries, explaining how ScaLAPACK could be integrated into efficient and user-friendly distributed systems.
Runtime monitoring of web service conversations (2007)

For a system of distributed processes, correctness can be ensured by (statically) checking whether their composition satisfies properties of interest. In contrast, Web services are being designed so that each partner discovers properties of others dynamically, through a published interface. Since the overall system may not be available statically and since each business process is supposed to be relatively simple, we propose to use runtime monitoring of conversations between partners as a means of checking behavioural correctness of the entire web service system. Specifically, we identify a subset of UML 2.0 Sequence Diagrams as a property specification language and show that it is sufficiently expressive for capturing safety and liveness properties. By transforming these diagrams to automata, we enable conformance checking of finite execution traces against the specification. We describe an implementation of our approach as part of an industrial system and report on preliminary experience.
Využití imobilizovaných buněk kvasinky Saccharomyces cerevisiae ke kontinuální výrobě ethanolu. I. Perspektivy využití. (1989)

V clanku jsou diskutovany z teoretickeho i praktickeho hlediska soucasne možnosti produkce ethanolu imobilizovanými kvasinkami a bakteriemi.
Adhesion Control of High Speed Train Based on Vehicle-control System (2021)

The wheel-rail adhesion was closely related to the safe operation of high-speed trains. To make full use of the adhesion force between wheel and rail, an adhesion control method based on vehicle-controlled was proposed. The method sets the optimal torque searching vehicle to detect the wheel-rail adhesion according to the obtained creep speed and its acceleration. The optimal torque was quickly calculated which was suitable for running under the current rail surface condition and then transmitted to the other motor vehicles. The control units of motor vehicles made reasonable torque adjustment for each vehicle. Finally, a simulation model of the traction drive adhesion control system based on the CRH2 highspeed train was built using MATLAB/Simulink. The simulation results verified the feasibility of the method.
Effects of Prolonged GRP78 Haploinsufficiency on Organ Homeostasis, Behavior, Cancer and Chemotoxic Resistance in Aged Mice (2017)

GRP78, a multifunctional protein with potent cytoprotective properties, is an emerging therapeutic target to combat cancer development, progression and drug resistance. The biological consequences of prolonged reduction in expression of this essential chaperone which so far has been studied primarily in young mice, was investigated in older mice, as older individuals are likely to be important recipients of anti-GRP78 therapy. We followed cohorts of Grp78<sup>+/+</sup> and Grp78<sup>+/-</sup> male and female mice up to 2 years of age in three different genetic backgrounds and characterized them with respect to body weight, organ integrity, behavioral and memory performance, cancer, inflammation and chemotoxic response. Our results reveal that body weight, organ development and integrity were not impaired in aged Grp78<sup>+/-</sup> mice. No significant effect on cancer incidence and inflammation was observed in aging mice. Interestingly, our studies detected some subtle differential trends between the WT and Grp78<sup>+/-</sup> mice in some test parameters dependent on gender and genetic background. Our studies provide the first evidence that GRP78 haploinsufficiency for up to 2 years of age has no major deleterious effect in rodents of different genetic background, supporting the merit of anti-GRP78 drugs in treatment of cancer and other diseases affecting the elderly.
Single-carrier frequency domain equalization (2008)

This paper present an alternative promising approach to ISI mitigation by the use of single-carrier (SC) modulation combined with frequency-domain equalization (FDE).
Effect of N‐substituents on the 13C NMR parameters of azoles (1988)

Abstract The 13 C chemical shifts and a large collection of coupling constants have been measured for 169 N ‐substituted azoles with no other substituents on the ring. Simple additive models have been used to discuss both the chemical shifts and the coupling constants. The chemical shift of the substituent depends on the nature of the azole which can, accordingly, be classified into three to six families. Some structural problems (ring‐chain isomerism of 1‐trifluoromethylsulphonyl‐1,2,3‐triazole, silylotropy and stannotropy) are also discussed.
Adaptive Copy and Spread data dissemination in vehicular ad-hoc networks (2009)

Vehicular ad-hoc networks (VANETs) are promising for more and more intelligent transportation applications, where information is disseminated over a group of vehicles. VANETs are characterized for its unstable framework, in which the isolated vehicles communicate with others only when the unexpected meetings occur. As a result, some available data dissemination schemes do not work well in VANETs. In this paper, we propose an opportunistic auto-adaptive dissemination scheme - Adaptive Copy and Spread (ACS) Algorithm - for VANETs, which makes use of the moving patterns of vehicles like direction and velocity, and dynamically adjusts the dissemination strategies. This scheme dynamically increases or decreases the number of message copies inside the broadcast area, and vehicles can intelligently decide when to start or stop broadcast a message. ACS is designed to keep the message at the effective area's boundary to inform the entering vehicles as soon as possible. The simulation results show that ACS enhance the data dissemination performance significantly with a smaller network load compared with random choice algorithm and Epidemic dissemination algorithm over a series of scenarios.