gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Intelligent sensor positioning and orientation using a sgn embedded fusion algorithm for a mems IMU/GPS integrated system (2010)

MMSs have been applied widely for acquiring spatial information in applications such as GIS and 3D city models. Nowadays the most common technologies used for MMS positioning and orientation include using GPS as a major positioning sensor and INS as the major orientation sensor. In the classical approach, the limitation of KF and the price of overall multi-sensor systems have limited the popularization of most land-based MMS applications. Although intelligent sensor positioning and orientation schemes have been proposed consisting of MFNN, one of the most famous ANNs, and KF/RTS, in order to enhance the performance of a low cost MEMS INS/GPS integrated system, the automation of the MFNN applied is not as easy as initially expected. Therefore, this study not only addresses the problems of insufficient automation in the conventional methodology that has been applied in MFNNKF/RTS algorithms for INS/GPS integrated system proposed in previous studies, but also exploits and analyzes the idea of developing alternative intelligent sensor positioning and orientation schemes that integrate various sensors in a more automatic way. The proposed schemes are implemented using SGN to overcome the limitations of conventional techniques based on the KF/RTS algorithms as well as previously developed MFNN-KF/RTS schemes. The SGN(CCN)also has the advantage of a more flexible topology compared to the MFNN for INS/GPS integration. The results presented in this article illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed schemes over both KF/RTS algorithms as well as the MFNN-KF/RTS schemes.
Pulmonary Blood Flow Distribution in Sheep (1997)

The influence of pentobarbital anesthesia and mechanical ventilation on pulmonary perfusion heterogeneity is small compared with the effect of changes in posture. Analysis of flow gradients indicate that gravity plays a small role in determining pulmonary blood flow distribution.
Development a heat-pulse sapflow sensor to continuously record water use in fruit trees (2002)

The prototype of a heat-pulse sapflow sensor (PSU-TTSF) was developed for continuous recording of sapflow. The efficiency of the measurement of PSU-TTSF was evaluated by comparing with the Greenspan Sapflow Sensor (a commercial equipment). The 10-year old longkong trees were used as the test plants. The results showed that both equipments could be used for continuously automated records. The accuracy of the measurement was evaluated, and it was found that the sap flow values measured by PSU-TTSF exhibited high relationship with those values measured by Greenspan Sapflow Sensors. The sap flow measured by PSUTTSF tended to be lower, and the difference was approximately 16%. To reduce the error of measurement, the method of installing PSU-TTSF probe set needs to be improved by using a drill guide.
Reduced graphene oxide–titania based platform for label-free biosensor (2014)

A label-free biosensor has been fabricated using a reduced graphene oxide and anatase titania nanocomposite, deposited on indium tin oxide electrode for the specific recognition of Vibrio cholerae.
Comparative Studies on the Karyotypes of Leptotrombidium Deliense, L. Fletcheri, and L. Arenicola (Acari: Trombiculidae)1 (1984)

Journal Article Comparative Studies on the Karyotypes of Leptotrombidium Deliense, L. Fletcheri, and L. Arenicola (Acari: Trombiculidae) Get access A. Shirai, A. Shirai U.S. Army Medical Research Unit, Institute for Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar S. Ram, S. Ram U.S. Army Medical Research Unit, Institute for Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar E. Gan, E. Gan U.S. Army Medical Research Unit, Institute for Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar G.E. Lewis, Jr, G.E. Lewis, Jr U.S. Army Medical Research Unit, Institute for Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar T. Kanda, T. Kanda Department of Medical Zoology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, 213, Japan Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar G.L. Chiang, G.L. Chiang Division of Medical Entomology, Institute for Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar M.G. Groves M.G. Groves Headquarters, U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command, Fort Detrick, Frederick, Maryland 21701, USA. Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Journal of Medical Entomology, Volume 21, Issue 5, 28 September 1984, Pages 616–617, https://doi.org/10.1093/jmedent/21.5.616 Published: 28 September 1984
Ay allele promotes azoxymethane‐induced colorectal carcinogenesis by macrophage migration in hyperlipidemic/diabetic KK mice (2013)

The incidence of colorectal cancer has been increasing and is associated with obesity and diabetes. We have found that type 2 diabetes model KK-Ay/TaJcl (KK-Ay) mice develop tumors within a short period after treatment with azoxymethane (AOM). However, factors that contribute to the promotion of carcinogenesis have not been clarified. Therefore, we looked at the genetic background of KK-Ay, including two genetic characteristics of KK/TaJcl (KK) mice and C57BL/6J-Ham-Ay/+ (Ay) mice, compared with other non-obese and non-diabetic mouse strains C57BL/6J and ICR, and induced colorectal premalignant lesions, aberrant crypt foci (ACF), and tumors using AOM (150 μg/mouse/week for 4 weeks and 200 μg/mouse/week for 6 weeks, respectively). The mice with a diabetes feature, KK-Ay and KK, developed significantly more ACF, 67 and 61 per mouse, respectively, whereas ICR, Ay, and C57BL/6J mice developed 42, 24, and 18 ACF/mouse, respectively, at 17 weeks of age. Serum insulin and triglyceride levels in KK-Ay and KK mice were quite high compared with other non-diabetic mouse strains. Interestingly, KK-Ay mice developed more colorectal tumors (2.7 ± 2.3 tumor/mouse) than KK mice (1.2 ± 1.1 tumor/mouse) at 25 weeks of age, in spite of similar diabetic conditions. The colon cancers that developed in both KK-Ay and KK mice showed similar activation of β-catenin signaling. However, mRNA levels of inflammatory factors related to the activation of macrophages were significantly higher in colorectal cancer of KK-Ay mice than in KK. These data indicate that factors such as insulin resistance and dyslipidemia observed in obese and diabetic patients could be involved in susceptibility to colorectal carcinogenesis. In addition, increase of tumor-associated macrophages may play important roles in the stages of promotion of colorectal cancer.
Multi-access Edge Computing as a Service (2022)

Standardization organizations, such as the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), have been gathering efforts to specify the Edge Computing paradigm. However, there is still a lack of complete, interface-wise, actual implementations and evaluations of a fully functional Edge Computing architecture. On these grounds, the work presented in this paper proposes a new Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC)-Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) architecture for a challenging Business to Business to Consumer (B2B2C) model, based on the references provided by ETSI, and provides a prototype implementation to demonstrate its viability. The tests conducted show that the proposed framework can be efficiently deployed, allowing Telecommunications Operators to rapidly instantiate and provide an elastic Edge Infrastructure to their customers.
Monitoring the status of MPLS VPN and VPLS based on BGP signaling information (2012)

The flexibility and ease of setup of MPLS Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) motivate the large and growing user base of these services. It is therefore important for an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to ensure their uninterrupted operation, as also specified in service contracts. Although network monitoring is regarded as an essential activity to pursue this goal, existing monitoring approaches are often limited in the ability to capture the effects of VPN-related events such as reconfigurations and device failures. In this paper we provide several contributions: 1) a methodology to monitor the status of MPLS VPN and VPLS over time, which considers the BGP signaling messages sent by routers to propagate VPN information; the methodology is founded on an analysis of the observable effects of network events; it also envisions presenting the status of MPLS VPN and VPLS in an easy-to-understand visual form that allows to immediately spot potential anomalies; 2) an extensive discussion of the tradeoff between scalability of our monitoring approach and visibility of the effects of network events; 3) an architecture and prototype implementation of a tool based on our methodology; 4) a thorough experimentation of our approach in a realistic network scenario. As an example, the methodology allowed us to spot a subtle routing anomaly triggered by an implementation choice in the routing software used in our experiments.
Simulation of Flows of Groundwater and Contaminants around Landfill Sites (2006)

This computational study of groundwater flow around a landfill site is intended to: (1) construct a high-resolution simulation system for groundwater flow and leachate leakage; (2) analyze groundwater flow around a landfill site that was chosen as the test site; (3) assess the areas of influence of leachate accidents using computational techniques based on mathematical modelling. Landfill sites in Japan are located in mountainous regions because the Japanese population must reside in limited flat areas. Consequently, landfill locations necessarily coincide with water supply areas. For that reason, it is important to evaluate leachate influences on external groundwater quality. The research procedure is as follows. (a) Based on a preparatory geological investigation, we construct a detailed strata model around the test landfill site. (b) We produce a simulation code that is suitable for high-performance parallel computers. The simulation code is highly parallelized to achieve an accurate simulation with high resolution. (c) Comparison with data from monitoring wells that are set up around the test site will aid evaluation and improve the reliability of our simulation code. (d)The solution of convection-diffusion equations for leachate in the background flow of groundwater indicates areas that are likely to be influenced by leachate accidents. The resultant simulation system is applicable to planning, arrangement and assessment of new landfill site construction. It also allows optimization of effective measures against possible leachate accidents.
Flurbiprofen-Associated Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis (1991)

We report a case of biopsy-proven acute tubulointerstitial nephritis associated with a second course of flurbiprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug of the propionic acid class. The clinical presentation and course was consistent with acute tubulointerstitial nephritis due to these agents.
Three-phase flow in porous media: A review of experimental studies on relative permeability (2014)

We present a detailed, synthesized review of experimental studies on three-phase relative permeability published since 1980. We provide comprehensive, yet highly focused, analysis of critical aspects of the field and their evolution over the last three decades. In particular, we review the effects of saturation history, wettability, spreading, and layer drainage on the measured flow properties. We also list all the processes, rock types, fluid systems, and measurement techniques in order to provide a clear map for future studies. Behavior of the measured three-phase relative permeabilities with respect to fluid saturations, saturation histories, wettability of rock samples, spreading characteristics, interfacial tensions, and other pertinent properties are carefully discussed. Studies that use a diverse set of experimental techniques and data analysis to deduce relative permeability are included. The experimental techniques that should be utilized to reduce uncertainty are also explored. We interpret the measured properties and outcomes of different studies and compare them to substantiate distinct trends at various saturation ranges and provide ideas for new studies. This is intended to distill a clear image of where the field stands and to allow composition of possible paths for future investigations. The areas of critical relevance that have not been investigated or require further studies are highlighted.
Improved multisphere spectrometer system (1991)

Shonka Research Associated undertook a research program to improve the capabilities and ease of use of the Bonner sphere spectrometer system. Two key elements formed the heart of this research: replacement of the lithium iodide (LiI(Eu)) detector normally used in the spectrometer system with a spherical boron triflouride (BF{sub 3}) proportional counter and exploitation of an optimized set of nested polyethylene spheres, including boron-loaded spherical shells. Use of a spherical BF{sub 3} detector offers many advantages over the LiI(Eu) crystal. The BF{sub 3} detectors are insensitive to gamma radiation. Lack of gamma sensitivity permits acquiring data with simple electronics and allows determination of neutron spectra and dose in lower neutron-to-gamma ratio fields, including background terrestrial radiation fields. The importance of the lack of gamma sensitivity is underscored by the pending changes in neutron quality factors. The nearly perfect spherical symmetry offers advantages for BF{sub 3} over LiI(Eu) detectors as well. A light pipe, which perturbs measurements, is not needed. The bare BF{sub 3} detector response is not affected by the moderation of neutrons as is the case of the organic light pipe used with LiI(Eu). The spherical symmetry permits the use of smaller diameter shells, which add to the numbermore » of response functions.« less
Contrasting the Microbiomes From Healthy Volunteers and Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis (2013)

<h3>Importance</h3> Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is the persistent inflammation of the sinus and nasal passages lasting over 3 months. The etiology of CRS is not well understood. <h3>Objective</h3> To obtain insights into the disease process, we contrasted the microbiome and immune response from patients with CRS and healthy controls. <h3>Design, Setting, and Participants</h3> A case vs control design was used. Samples were collected in the operating room in an institutional hospital or clinic. Thirty patients with CRS and 12 healthy controls undergoing surgery were recruited. <h3>Main Outcomes and Measures</h3> The microbiome was analyzed by deep sequencing of the bacterial 16S and fungal 18S ribosomal RNA genes. Immune response was measured by quantification of 30 different cytokines by multiplexed enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and immune cells in the lavage were identified by flow cytometry. The immune response of peripheral blood leukocytes to the lavage microbiota was assessed by interleukin (IL)-5 enzyme-linked immunospot assay. <h3>Results</h3> While quantitative increase in most bacterial and fungal species was observed in patients with CRS relative to controls, the microbiomes of patients with CRS were qualitatively similar to the controls. Because these results indicated that bacteria and fungi are not triggering CRS, we undertook a more detailed characterization of the immune response. Patients with CRS had increased levels of the following cytokines: IL-4, IL-5, IL-8, and IL-13, along with increased levels of eosinophils and basophils in the lavage. Importantly, peripheral blood leukocytes isolated from patients with CRS responded to control lavage samples (ie, to commensals) to produce IL-5. In contrast, the same lavage sample evoked no IL-5 production in leukocytes from healthy controls. <h3>Conclusions and Relevance</h3> These findings support the theory that in some cases CRS results from an immune hyperresponsiveness to commensal organisms.
Chapter 1. Basic catalysis on MgO: generation, characterization and catalytic properties of active sites (2014)

The generation, characterization and catalytic properties of MgO active sites were studied. MgO samples stabilized at different temperatures were used to control the distribution of surface base sites; specifically, MgO was calcined at 673 K, 773 K and 873 K (samples MgO-673, MgO-773 and MgO-873). The nature, density and strength of MgO base sites were characterized by temperature-programmed desorption of CO2 and infrared spectroscopy after CO2 adsorption at 298 K and sequential evacuation at increasing temperatures. MgO samples contained surface sites of strong (low coordination O2− anions), medium (oxygen in Mg2+-O2− pairs) and weak (OH− groups) basicity. The density of strong basic sites was predominant on MgO-673. The increase of the calcination temperature drastically decreased the density of strong base sites and to a lesser extent that of weak OH− groups, while slightly increased that of medium-strength base sites. The catalytic properties of MgO samples were proved for the aldol condensation of citral with acetone to yieldpseudoionone, the hydrogen transfer reaction of mesityl oxide with 2-propanol to obtain the unsaturated alcohol 4-methyl-3-penten-2ol, and the synthesis of monoglycerides via the transesterification of methyl oleate with glycerol. The effect of calcination temperature on the MgO catalytic properties depended on the basicity requirements for the rate-limiting step of the base-catalyzed reaction. The activity for both the aldol condensation of citral with acetone and the glycerolysis of methyl oleate diminished with the MgO calcination temperature because these reactions were essentially promoted on strongly basic O2− sites. In contrast, the synthesis of 4-methyl-3-penten-2ol by the hydrogen transfer reduction of mesityl oxide with 2-propanol increased with calcination temperature because the reaction intermediate was formed on medium-strength Mg2+-O2− pair basic sites. Additional information on the role played by the MgO active sites on the kinetics of base-catalyzed reactions was obtained by performing molecular modeling studies on our MgO catalysts using Density Functional Theory (DFT) for the glycerolysis of methyl oleate, an unsaturated fatty acid methyl ester (FAME). The molecular modeling of glycerol and FAME adsorptions was carried out using terrace, edge and corner sites for representing the MgO (100) surface. In agreement with catalytic results, calculations predicted that dissociative chemisorption of glycerol with O–H bond breaking occurs only on strong base sites (edge sites) whereas nondissociative adsorption takes place on medium-strength base sites such as those of terrace sites. Results also indicated that glycerol was more strongly adsorbed than FAME. The glycerol/FAME reaction would proceed then through a mechanism in which the most relevant adsorption step is that of glycerol.
Adsorbed Cations and Water Film Thickness on the Kaolinitic Clay Surface (1993)

The relation between the plasticity of green bodies of natural kaolinitic clays (Kibushi- and Gairome-clay, Georgia-, New Zealand-, and Green Bush-kaolins) and the amounts of adsorbed cations on the surface of clay particles were investigated. Based on the Pfefferkorn method, the plasticity of green bodies was evaluated and the water film thickness was determined. For the adsorbed cations, the cation exchange capacities and the amounts of cations extracted with 1N KCl and 1N CH3COON4 solutions were measured. It was found that the plasticity of green bodies was closely related to the water film thickness depending upon the amount of adsorbed cations on the clay particle surface. Obtained results are as follows: (1) the water film thickness is almost independent of the amount of adsorbed mono-valent cations. It increases with increasing amount of adsorbed di-valent cations and decreases with increasing amount of adsorbed tri-valent cations, especially Al3+ ion, (2) kaolinites from weathering origins, i.e. Kibushi- and Gairome-clays are richer in di-valent and mono-valent cations (Ca2+, Mg2+, K+) than those from hydrothermal origins, Georgia-, New Zealand-, and Green Bush-kaolins.
Large Deflection Behavior of Simply Supported Laminated Panels Under In-Plane Loading (1985)

An analysis is presented for nonbifurcational behavior of flat and curved panels of unsymmetrically laminated composite materials under in-plane loading, either compression or shear. A pair of governing equations in the von Karman sense are solved in conjunction with simply supported boundaries. A series of computations is carried out for panels having different curvatures, different lay-ups, and different materials. The results show that during loading, lateral deflection is involved in panels with unsymmetric cross-ply layers under compression or in those with unsymmetric angle-ply layers under shear. This effect increases deflection of the flat plates under loading and reduces resistance of curved panels against collapse.
General and specific combining ability of in vitro doubled haploid maize lines in the field (2010)

The breeding of hybrid maize now has a history of over 100 years. In 1908, George H. Shull was the first to report on the high yields, great uniformity and homogeneity of hybrids derived from a cross between two inbred lines. Following this discovery, consistent self-fertilisation over a period of six to eight generations was found to be an extremely efficient method for developing maize lines. From the mid-1970s, however, with the elaboration of the monoploid ( in vivo ) and microspore culture ( in vitro ) techniques, it became possible to develop homozygous lines within a year.With the help of an efficient plant regeneration system based on anther culture, large numbers of doubled haploid (DH) lines can be produced. In the course of the experiments the seed of DH plants selected over several years was multiplied and crossed with Martonvásár testers, after which the hybrids were included in field performance trials in three consecutive years (2005–2007). The aim was to determine whether the field performance of hybrids developed in this way equalled the mean yield of standards with commercial value. The data also made it possible to calculate the general (GCA) and specific (SCA) combining ability of the parental lines, indicating the usefulness of the parental components in hybrid combinations and expressing the extent to which a given line contributes to yield surpluses in its progeny.A total of 52 maize hybrids were evaluated in the experiments in terms of yield and grain moisture content at harvest. The combinations, resulting from crosses between 12 DH lines, one control line developed by conventional inbreeding and four testers, were found to include hybrids capable of equalling the performance of the standards, and four DH lines were identified as improving the yield level of their progeny. As the experiment was carried out on a very small number of genotypes, the results are extremely promising and suggest that, if the range of genotypes used to develop DH lines is broadened and the sample number is increased, it will be possible in the future to find maize hybrids, developed with in vitro DH parental components, that surpass the performance of commercial hybrids.