gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Vocabulary in Traditional Chinese Medicine (2019)

Abstract This article reports on a corpus-based study of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) vocabulary. It first provides a vocabulary profile of English-medium Traditional Chinese Medicine textbooks and journal articles using Nation’s (2012) British National Corpus/Corpus of Contemporary American English (BNC/COCA 25,000) frequency word lists and supplementary word lists of proper nouns, abbreviations, and compounds. Then, it categorizes items outside Nation’s BNC/COCA into Chinese loan words (e.g., qi, yang ) and medical lexis (e.g., cinnamomi , rehmanniae ), which cover 5.93% of the TCM Corpora in total. The next analysis focuses on Schmitt and Schmitt’s (2014) high, mid, low-frequency vocabulary framework and how it differs from Western medicine. Finally, a vocabulary load analysis shows that to reach 98%, 13,000 word families plus four supplementary lists and two TCM-specific lists are needed. Together, these analyses provide us with a rounded picture of TCM vocabulary. Implications for pedagogy and suggestions for future research follow.
A compact instrument for measuring the total salinity of water on pastoral properties. (1961)

The management of water supplies on pastoral properties in the marginal rainfall areas of Australia is often hampered by the lack of an inexpensive reliable device for measuring the total salinity of ground water. The instrument described has been developed with this specific function in view although with further elaboration it could fulfil the requirements of an accurate laboratory, instrument for measuring conductivity. Basically the electronic components consist of an oscillator, a bridge, a single stage of amplification and a small speaker. When in use the speaker emits a high-pitched whistle until the bridge is balanced at a null point. By using transistors the current drain is low, the weight and cost of the instrument is Low and the equipment is rugged enough to withstand rough treatment. The total salinity of water can be measured accurately in terms of conductivity over the limited range covering the requirements for sheep and cattle and other ranges could be accommodated by minor modifications.
Tips and Technical Pearls for Performing an Arthroscopic Acromioplasty in a Reproducible and Accurate Manner (2015)

The role of acromioplasty for treatment of shoulder pathology remains controversial. Recent level I data have questioned the efficacy of performing an acromioplasty either in isolation for the treatment of shoulder impingement or in conjunction with repair of a full-thickness rotator cuff tear. Currently, an acromioplasty is perhaps best indicated for an encroaching acromial morphology with clear arthroscopic evidence of associated bursal-sided rotator cuff injury. Arthroscopic acromioplasty can be technically optimized through an understanding of arthroscopic anatomy. Poor surgical technique resulting in uneven resection, inadequate lateral resection, or iatrogenic acromial fracture can be avoided by adherence to a stepwise surgical technique described here.
Human Platelet-Rich Plasma- and Extracellular Matrix-Derived Peptides Promote Impaired Cutaneous Wound Healing In Vivo (2012)

Previous work in our laboratory has described several pro-angiogenic short peptides derived from endothelial extracellular matrices degraded by bacterial collagenase. Here we tested whether these peptides could stimulate wound healing in vivo. Our experiments demonstrated that a peptide created as combination of fragments of tenascin X and fibrillin 1 (comb1) applied into cranial dermal wounds created in mice treated with cyclophosphamide to impair wound healing, can improve the rate of wound closure. Furthermore, we identify and characterize a novel peptide (UN3) created and modified from two naturally-occurring peptides, which are present in human platelet-rich plasma. In vitro testing of UN3 demonstrates that it causes a 50% increase in endothelial proliferation, 250% increase in angiogenic response and a tripling of epithelial cell migration in response to injury. Results of in vivo experiments where comb1 and UN3 peptides were added together to cranial wounds in cyclophosphamide-treated mice leads to improvement of wound vascularization as shown by an increase of the number of blood vessels present in the wound beds. Application of the peptides markedly promotes cellular responses to injury and essentially restores wound healing dynamics to those of normal, acute wounds in the absence of cyclophosphamide impairment. Our current work is aimed at understanding the mechanisms underlying the stimulatory effects of these peptides as well as identification of the cellular receptors mediating these effects.
A Combination of AOC-SS Modulation, Mapping Technique and Space-Time Coding for Variable High-Rate Transmission (2005)

AOC-SS (Advanced Orthogonal Code Spread Spectrum) modulation [1] is a flexible scheme that offers multi-rate transmission but causes a PAPR (Peak-to-Average Power Ratio) increase in proportion to the number of AOCs. Our solution to this problem is a new mapping technique. In addition, by combining with STC (Space-Time Coding), AOC-SS can resist multi-path fading. Computer simulations validate the proposed scheme.
Five Years of Letrozole Compared With Tamoxifen As Initial Adjuvant Therapy for Postmenopausal Women With Endocrine-Responsive Early Breast Cancer: Update of Study BIG 1-98 (2007)

The present updated analysis, which was limited to patients on monotherapy arms in BIG 1-98, yields results similar to those from the previous primary analysis but more directly comparable with results from other trials of continuous therapy using a single endocrine agent.
Dacryocystitis Secondary to Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Infection (2010)

An 88-year-old man developed recurrent bouts of dacryocystitis and underwent dacryocystorhinostomy. Cultures from the lacrimal sac demonstrated Stenotrophomonas maltophilia. This uncommon bacterium is highly antibiotic resistant, and clinicians should consider it in atypical cases of infection and should guide antibiotic therapy appropriately.
Ancymidol Performance as Altered by Potting Media Composition1 (1975)

Abstract The response of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ram. to drench applications of ancymidol was reduced if the potting media contained high quantities of ground pine bark. Aqueous movement of ancymidol was restricted by pine bark and sand in leaching tests. Bioassays with Setaria italica (L.) Beauv. indicated that the immobile ancymidol fraction in upper segments of pine bark and sand columns retained excellent biological activity.
A Goal Driven Framework for Service Discovery in Service-Oriented Architecture: A Multiagent Based Approach (2010)

Automated service discovery is one of the very important features in any Semantic Web Service (SWS) based framework. Achieving this functionality in e-resource sharing system is not an easy task due to its hugeness and heterogeneity among the available resources. Any efficient automated service discovery will remain worthless until discovered services fulfill the required goal(s) demanded by the user or the client program. In this paper we have proposed a goal driven approach towards an automated service discovery using Agent Swarm in an innovative way .A novel multi agent based architecture has been introduced here for service discovery. Communications among the agent in service-oriented framework for the said purpose has also been illustrated here. Finally, the pictorial view of the running agent in the system is shown.
Correlation of Blood Glucose Levels, Salivary Glucose Levels and Oral Colony Forming Units of Candida albicans in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients (2019)

The positive correlation of salivary glucose with blood glucose shows that it can be utilized as a noninvasive tool for monitoring glycemic status in diabetic patients.
Nonlinear control of a continuously variable transmission (CVT) (2003)

Automotive engineers are continuously exploring various engine, transmission, and chassis technologies to increase overall vehicle performance, fuel economy, and safety. One promising powertrain concept is the continuously variable transmission (CVT), which offers a continuum of infinitely variable gear ratios between established minimum and maximum limits. This continuous gear ratio spectrum can increase the overall powertrain efficiency and eliminate the unwanted jerks associated with manual and automatic transmissions. Although basic CVT designs may have difficulty with high torque/low speed requirements, a power split continuously variable transmission configuration offers both fixed gearing and adjustable pulleys to satisfy driving demands. The effective control of the variable radius pulleys allows the designation of engine torque/speed to improve overall system performance for a given operating condition. In this paper, the fundamental components, configuration, and kinematics of a power split CVT will be briefly introduced. The problem of wheel speed (i.e., cruise) control of a CVT equipped vehicle will be considered. An innovative adaptive nonlinear controller will be designed to ensure asymptotic tracking of the desired wheel speed. Representative numerical results are presented and discussed to demonstrate the ability of the integrated CVT and engine controller in tracking the prescribed wheel speed.
Subjective quality assessment of asymmetric stereoscopic 3D video (2013)

In asymmetric stereoscopic video compression, the views are coded with different qualities. According to the binocular suppression theory, the perceived quality is closer to that of the higher-fidelity view. Hence, a higher compression ratio is potentially achieved through asymmetric coding. Furthermore, when mixed-resolution coding is applied, the complexity of the coding and decoding is reduced. In this paper, we study whether asymmetric stereoscopic video coding achieves the mentioned claimed benefits. Two sets of systematic subjective quality evaluation experiments are presented in the paper. In the first set of the experiments, we analyze the extent of downsampling for the lower-resolution view in mixed-resolution stereoscopic videos. We show that the lower-resolution view becomes dominant in the subjective quality rating at a certain downsampling ratio, and this is dependent on the sequence, the angular resolution, and the angular width. In the second set of the experiments, we compare symmetric stereoscopic video coding, quality-asymmetric stereoscopic video coding, and mixed-resolution coding subjectively. We show that in many cases, mixed-resolution coding achieves a similar subjective quality to that of symmetric stereoscopic video coding, while the computational complexity is significantly reduced.
Molecular Chaperones in the Cell (2001)

Abstract Interest in molecular chaperones has grown exponentially over the last decade. Molecular Chaperones recognise nascet and unfolded polypeptide chains and are often essential for their folding, proteolytic processing, intracellular targeting, and secretion. They are vital for cell growth, with key roles in processes as diverse as signal transduction and stress survival. Much work has already been done in understanding the structure and function of the major molecular chaperones, and more recently the emphasis in research has shifted towrd exploring their precise roles in many different processes with which they are involved inside the cell.This aspect of molecular chaperone biology is the focus of this book. Here, the field's leading experts synthesise our body of knowledge into succinct chapters, and the reader gains not only a fuller understanding of the roles of chaperones in the context of cellular processes, but also an insight into the nature of these proteins and their breath of definition. This book represents an invaluable summary of the state of research in this fast moving and highly important branch of molecular biology, which has ramifications for understanding not only many diverse cellular processes, but also may give important insights into diseases such as BSE, CJD, and Alzhemiers disease, which involve protein misfolding.
Sliding-switching power supply circuit for class-D audio amplifier (2011)

The paper presents a robust power supply circuit for class-D audio amplifier especially for multilevel converter. Based on pulse-width-modulation (PWM) buck converter, we develop a sliding-switching technique comprises a loading monitor and a voltage level controller. The loading monitor continuously checks the internal control signal of class-D amplifier to identify whether the loading is light or heavy. The voltage level controller then feedbacks corresponding voltage level to modulate pulse width of control signal in buck converter and adjust supplying current and power delivery. The proposed sliding-switching technique stabilizes the voltage variation of power supply under the situation of alternating light and heavy loading and consequently enhances the performance of total-harmonic-distortion (THD). To demonstrate the practicability, an integrated multilevel class-D amplifier with proposed power supply circuit is implemented under TSMC 0.35µm process. The simulation results show that the total-harmonic-distortion is improved more than 11dB without increasing power consumption of circuit.
Systematic Review of the Risk of Adverse Outcomes Associated with Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitors for the Treatment of Cancer (2014)

VEGFi increases the risk of MI, hypertension, arterial thromboembolism and proteinuria. The absolute magnitude of the excess risk appears clinically relevant, as the number needed to harm ranges from 7 to 125. These adverse events must be weighed against the lower mortality associated with VEGFi treatment.
Intracranial gradient-echo and spin-echo functional MR angiography in humans. (1995)

Veins have a substantial role in BOLD functional MR imaging of motor activity.
Crystallization Kinetics and Polymorphism in Aromatic Polyketones (PEKEKK) with Different Molecular Weight (1998)

Simultaneous wide and small X-ray scattering (WAXS and SAXS) real time experiments using synchrotron radiation were performed to investigate poly-aryl(ether ketone ether ketone ketone) (PEKEKK) samples with different molecular weights obtained by precipitation polycondensation. Isothermal melt crystallization experiments, using two crystallization temperatures, Tc (differing by 10 °C) for each polymer grade were carried out. The phase transition temperature from polymorphic form II to form I was investigated in the samples as obtained. The variation of the index of crystallinity during heating was shown to depend on molecular weight. The index of crystallinity and X-ray long period values of the isothermal melt-crystallized samples observed at Tc and then at room temperature depend on the Tc values. For the lowest viscosity sample the microstructure is also molecular weight dependent. Avrami analysis of the 110(I) reflection leads to the conclusion that a similar crystallization mechanism takes place for the samples investigated.
<title>Dynamic stability of periodic shells with moving loads</title> (2001)

A moving load causes the radial displacements of an axi- symmetric shell to be several times higher than that produced by the static application of the same load. The travel velocity of the moving load affects the amplitude of the radial response and a critical velocity above which the shell response becomes unstable can be identified. A finite element model (FEM) is developed to analyze the dynamic response of axi-symmetric shells subjected to axially moving loads. The model accounts for the effect of periodically placing stiffening rings along the shell, on the dynamic response and stability characteristics of the shell. Shape functions obtained from the steady-state solution of the equation of motion for a uniform shell are utilized in the development of the FEM. The model is formulated in a reference frame moving with the load in order to enable studying the shell stability using wave propagation and attenuation criteria. Hence, the critical velocity can be identified as the minimum velocity allowing the propagation of applied perturbations. Such stability boundaries are conveniently identified through a transfer mis formulation. The model is used to determine the critical velocities of the moving load for various arrangements and geometry of the stiffening rings. The obtained results indicate that stiffening the shell generally increases the critical velocity and generates a pattern of alternating stable and unstable regions. The presented analysis provides a viable means for designing a wide variety of stable dynamic systems operating with fast moving loads such as crane booms, robotic arms and gun barrels.
Enhancement of Class II-Restricted T cell Responses by Costimulatory NK Receptors for Class I MHC Proteins (1996)

An important feature of the human immune system is the ability of T cells to respond to small quantities of antigen. Class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC)-restricted T cells that expressed a costimulatory natural killer (NK) cell receptor for class I MHC proteins were cloned. In the presence of low doses of superantigen, the proliferative response of these T cell clones was three- to ninefold greater when the T cells were costimulated by way of the NK receptor. Thus, the action of costimulatory NK receptors on T cells may play a significant role in initiating and sustaining immune responses.
Implantation of Presternal Catheter Using Moncrief Technique: Aiming for Fewer Catheter-Related Complications (2001)

Our approach of combining a presternal catheter and the Moncrief technique had some advantages not only in regard to catheter infection and dialysate leakage, but also in regard to quality of life and hospitalization for the patient.
Chemoenzymatic Synthesis of Campylobacter jejuni Lipo-oligosaccharide Core Domains to Examine Guillain–Barré Syndrome Serum Antibody Specificities (2020)

Guillain–Barré syndrome is often caused by Campylobacter jejuni infection that has induced antibodies to the lipo-oligosaccharide (LOS) that cross-react with gangliosides at peripheral nerves causing polyneuropathy. To examine fine specificities of anti-ganglioside antibodies and develop a more robust platform for diagnosis and disease monitoring, we developed a chemoenzymatic approach that provided an unprecedented panel of oligosaccharides composed of the inner-core of the LOS of C. jejuni extended by various ganglioside mimics. The compounds and corresponding ganglio-oligosaccharides were printed as a microarray to examine binding specificities of lectins, anti-ganglioside antibodies, and serum antibodies of GBS patients. Although lectins and anti-ganglioside antibodies did not differentiate the ganglio-oligosaccharides and mimics, the patient serum samples bound much more strongly to the ganglioside mimics. The data indicate that antibodies have been elicited to a foreign epitope that includes a heptosyl residue unique of bacterial LOS and that these antibodies subsequently cross-react with lower affinity to gangliosides. The microarray detected anti-GM1a antibodies with high sensitivity and will be attractive for diagnosis, disease monitoring, and immunological research.
Augmentation of the Riboflavin-Biosynthetic Pathway Enhances Mucosa-Associated Invariant T (MAIT) Cell Activation and Diminishes Mycobacterium tuberculosis Virulence (2022)

Mucosa-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells play a critical role in antimicrobial defense. Despite increased understanding of their mycobacterial ligands and the clinical association of MAIT cells with tuberculosis (TB), their function in protection against Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection remains unclear. Here, we show that overexpressing key genes of the riboflavin-biosynthetic pathway potentiates MAIT cell activation and results in attenuation of M. tuberculosis virulence <i>in vivo</i>. Further, we observed greater control of M. tuberculosis infection in MAIT<sup>hi</sup> CAST/EiJ mice than in MAIT<sup>lo</sup> C57BL/6J mice, highlighting the protective role of MAIT cells against TB. We also endogenously adjuvanted Mycobacterium bovis BCG with MR1 ligands via overexpression of the lumazine synthase gene <i>ribH</i> and evaluated its protective efficacy in the mouse model of M. tuberculosis infection. Altogether, our findings demonstrate that MAIT cells confer host protection against TB and that overexpression of genes in the riboflavin-biosynthetic pathway attenuates M. tuberculosis virulence. Enhancing MAIT cell-mediated immunity may also offer a novel approach toward improved vaccines against TB. <b>IMPORTANCE</b> Mucosa-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells are an important subset of innate lymphocytes that recognize microbial ligands derived from the riboflavin biosynthesis pathway and mediate antimicrobial immune responses. Modulated MAIT cell responses have been noted in different forms of tuberculosis. However, it has been unclear if increased MAIT cell abundance is protective against TB disease. In this study, we show that augmentation of the mycobacterial MAIT cell ligands leads to higher MAIT cell activation with reduced M. tuberculosis virulence and that elevated MAIT cell abundance confers greater control of M. tuberculosis infection. Our study also highlights the potential of endogenously adjuvanting the traditional BCG vaccine with MR1 ligands to augment MAIT cell activation. This study increases current knowledge on the roles of the riboflavin-biosynthetic pathway and MAIT cell activation in M. tuberculosis virulence and host immunity against TB.
Collision retardation and its role in femtosecond-laser excitation of semiconductor plasmas (1991)

The use of femtosecond laser pulses to excite electron-hole plasmas in semiconductors has become a major method of studying fast processes. The transition times from the central \ensuremath{\Gamma} valley in GaAs to the satellite X and L valleys are comparable to the reciprocal of the frequency of the phonon involved, bringing into question the use of standard perturbation-theory approaches. We investigate the role of retardation arising from the collision duration required for such a transition to occur, through the use of a path-integral form of the quantum kinetic equation. A secondary self-scattering process and a probability of completed collisions are used to cast this equation in a semiclassical form.
Applications of a Spreadsheet-based Wavelet Analysis Toolbox in Education* (2004)

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