gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Rehabilitation of Hearing-Handicapped Elderly Adults (1982)

This paper describes procedures used in the development and implementation of an aural rehabilitation program for hearing-impaired elderly adults. Program emphasis is directed toward meeting the self-perceived needs of this population. Suggestions for ways to enhance the elderly adult's interest in self-management of hearing problems are gleaned from consumer workshop reports as well as clinical observations. Suggestions for identification of program candidates were offered with emphasis on dissemination of informational literature. Intake procedures were described with mention of the client's possible expectations from the program, as well as the program's expectations from the participants. Finally, program goals and procedures were described. Emphasis was directed toward three interrelated goal areas: amplification, communication remediation, and counseling-education. The role of the hearing aid as a critical tool in the rehabilitation process was highlighted. A controlled approach toward communication assessment was described, along with a scheme for determining remediation goals. Topics for personal and family counseling or education were listed along with suggestions for facilitating individual and group discussion.
CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF DEMENTIA OF THE ALZHEIMER TYPE (AD) (1988)

REISBERG, B.; FERRIS, S. H.; FRANSSEN, E.; KLUGER, A.; BORENSTEIN, J.; DE LEON, M. J. Author Information
Low Power Radioisotope Conversion Technology and Performance Summary (2018)

This work presents a summary of low-power radioisotope-based power sources. This includes systems that use direct energy conversion from radioactive decay such as betavoltaics and systems that convert heat generated by the isotope decay. These types of power systems have terrestrial and space-based applications. Their main application is to provide low levels of power in remote environments where long life and reliability are the main objectives. This work looked at the potential performance of these types of systems and the range of output power they can achieve. Also considered was the amount of power that could be achieved from these different conversion technologies, while remaining under the critical limit acceptable for space flight without the need for special handling and controls. This is of interest for space missions where low power levels can be used for operating sensors or other devices, but the expense associated with the incorporation of radioactive material above this critical level would be cost prohibitive.
Terminal dynamics approach to cellular neural networks (2002)

This paper considers Cellular Neural Networks (CNNs) based on the paradigm of terminal dynamics. They are presented as unpredictable systems, and it is shown that sign strings at the critical points are able to control them. A CNN is able to reproduce a prescribed behavior with a prescribed accuracy by changing a combination of signs, related to interconnections between neighboring neurons. The design approach of CNN template coefficients is considered as well.
Plasma Lipoprotein(a) Values and Severity of Coronary Artery Disease in a Large Population of Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography (1992)

To determine possible associations between lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] and the severity of coronary artery lesions, we measured lipid, apolipoprotein, and Lp(a) in a large population of Belgian patients (n = 1054) undergoing coronary angiography. In both women and men, univariate analysis demonstrated significant differences in the Lp(a) concentrations according to the severity of the coronary stenosis. However, after adjustment for possible confounding factors, many of these differences were attenuated, indicating that other variables that differentiate patients from control subjects also influence Lp(a) distribution. Differences in lipid, apolipoprotein, and Lp(a) concentrations between male and female patients are discussed.
Introduction to spectroscopy : a guide for students of organic chemistry (1996)

Molecular formulas and what can be learned from them infrared spectroscopy nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Part One Basic concepts: nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Part Two Carbon-13 spectra, including heteronuclear coupling with other nuclei: nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Part Three Spin-spin coupling: nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Part Four Other topics in one-dimensional nmr: ultraviolet spectroscopy mass spectrometry combined structure problems nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Part Five Advanced nmr techniques.
Accounting for seasonal patterns in syndromic surveillance data for outbreak detection (2006)

For the data we analyze, the "one season fits all " assumption is violated, and DP performance claims based on simulated data that assume "one season fits all," for the forecast methods considered, except for moving average methods, tend to be optimistic. Moving average methods based on relatively short amounts of training data are competitive on all three data sets, but are particularly competitive on the real data and on data from the hierarchical model, which are the two data sets that violate the "one season fits all" assumption.
The Genus Medicago and the Origin of the Medicago sativa Comp (1988)

The primary center of diversity for the genus Medicago is found in the Caucasus, northwestern Iran and northeastern Turkey. The genus Medicago comprises more than 60 different species among annuals and perennials. The evolution of Medicago might have taken place in the Tertiary period. Taxonomically, the Medicago species are distinguished mainly by legume and seed characteristics, pubescence, pollen grain morphology, and chromosome numbers. Numerical taxonomy has been applied to study the Medicago spp. The taxa constituting the M. saliva complex belong to the section Falcago, subsection Falcatae within the genus Medicago, which includes diploid and/or tetraploid forms of the species, M. sativa ssp. sativa, M. sativa ssp. falcata, and M. sativa ssp. glutinosa. The M. sativa complex includes the taxa that hybridize freely with alfalfa. Therefore, they can be classified as subspecies of the species M. sativa on the basis of morphological and ploidy criteria.
FcεRI Signaling of Mast Cells Activates Intracellular Production of Hydrogen Peroxide: Role in the Regulation of Calcium Signals (2003)

Earlier studies, including our own, revealed that activation of mast cells is accompanied by production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that help to mediate the release of the inflammatory mediators, including histamine and eicosanoids. However, little is known about the mechanisms of ROS production, including the species of oxidants produced. In this study we show that in both the RBL-2H3 mast cell line and bone marrow-derived mast cells, FcepsilonRI cross-linking stimulates intracellular oxidative burst, including hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)) production, as defined with the oxidant-sensitive dyes dichlorofluorescein and scopoletin and the selective scavenger ebselen (2-phenyl-1,2-benzisoselenazol-3(2H)-one). The oxidative burst was observed immediately after stimulation and was most likely due to an NAD(P)H oxidase. Experiments using selective pharmacological inhibitors demonstrated that activation of tyrosine kinases and phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase is required for induction of the oxidative burst. Blockade of the oxidative burst by diphenyleneiodonium impaired the release of preformed granular mediators, such as histamine and beta-hexosaminidase, and the secretion of newly synthesized leukotriene C(4), whereas selective scavenging H(2)O(2) by ebselen impaired leukotriene C(4) secretion, but not degranulation. Sustained elevation of cytosolic calcium through store-operated calcium entry was totally abolished when ROS production was blocked. In contrast, selective depletion of H(2)O(2) caused a considerable decrease and delay of the calcium response. Finally, tyrosine phosphorylation of phospholipase Cgamma and the linker for activation of T cells, an event required for calcium influx, was suppressed by diphenyleneiodonium and ebselen. These studies demonstrate that activation of the intracellular oxidative burst is an important regulatory mechanism of mast cell responses.
Effects of Long-Term Thrice-Daily Milking on Mammary Enzyme Activity, Cell Population and Milk Yield in the Goat1 (1987)

In two separate experiments, lactating goats were milked unilaterally thrice daily instead of twice daily for periods of 13 and 37 wk, starting at 2 to 5 wk after parturition. The other gland was milked twice daily throughout. In both experiments thrice-daily milking increased milk yield significantly. In the first experiment, after 37 wk the amounts of RNA and DNA, rate of cell proliferation and activities of several enzymes per cell were greater in the thrice-milked gland (P less than .05). In the second experiment, after 9 or 10 d of thrice-daily milking the activities of several key mammary enzymes per cell measured in biopsy samples had increased in the thrice-milked but not the twice-milked gland. After 13 wk of thrice-daily milking, the DNA content of the glands and the activity per cell of the key enzymes was the same in both glands, showing that the synthetic capacity of the gland was being used more effectively in the treated gland. These results indicate that several mechanisms contributed to the increased milk yield induced by thrice-daily milking.
Weight Loss Improves Cardio-Metabolic and Inflammatory State in Subjects with Metabolic Syndrome. (2020)

Abstract Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a condition characterized by a constellation of reversible major risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes (T2DM). While it has been widely demonstrated that weight reduction by 5–10% decreases CVD and T2DM risk factors, including atherogenic dyslipidemia, on the other hand, its effects on comprehensive serum cytokine profile and endotoxemia are less investigated. Furthermore, the impact of weight loss on these parameters was studied especially in subjects with morbid obesity, often after bariatric surgery; while the studies on the effects of a physiological weight reduction with a balanced hypocaloric diet in overweight and moderately obese subjects showed contradictory results. The aim of this pilot study was to investigate in overweight and obese men with MetS the effects of caloric restriction on the MetS-associated risk factors, chemical composition of lipoproteins and serum concentration of a wide spectrum of inflammation markers. In addition, the second purpose of this work was to study the possible correlation between lipoprotein chemical composition and these inflammation markers. Eighteen adult Caucasian males (25 kg/m 2 &lt; BMI &lt; 35 kg/m 2 ) with MetS losing at least 5% of their initial weight after six months of a Mediterranean-style balanced hypo-caloric diet were included in the study. Lipoproteins were isolated from plasma by ultracentrifugation in a discontinuous KBr gradient. Lipoprotein concentrations of proteins, cholesterol, phospholipids, and triacylglycerols were determined by colorimetric assays. Peripheral cytokine levels (IL-2, IL-6, IL-7, IL-8, IL-10, IL-12, IL-17, GM-CSF, MCP-1, MIP-1b, IL1-b, IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, G-CSF, INF-g, TNF-a) were determined by Bioplex multiplex immunoassay. Endotoxemia was measured by Limulus Amebocyte lysate assay. The effects of weight-loss were analysed by Wilcoxon's test, the correlations between covariates by Spearman's test (significance: p-value ≤ 0.05). After weight loss, we observed an improvement of MetS-associated risk factors and changes in lipoproteins composition. In particular, together with a reduction of triglyceridemia, we detected a massive transfer of triacylglycerols from HDLs toward LDLs. Furthermore, a significant decrease of IL-6 (0.9 ± 0.7 vs 0.5 ± 0.6), TNF-α (0.7 ± 0.3 vs 0.3 ± 0.18), IL-8 (1.6 ± 0.7 vs 1.3 ± 0.3) and MIP-1β (19.2 ± 1.5 vs 18.5 ± 1.5) was observed. Finally, peripheral levels of TNF-α and IL-8 were directly correlated with all lipid species of VLDL, whereas the concentration of MIP-1β and endotoxin with HDL lipids. Weight loss improved cardio-metabolic risk factors and decreased inflammatory state by reduction of cytokine levels. The relationships between lipoprotein composition and serum inflammation markers deserve to be deepened by studying broader populations.
Field dependence of the DC magnetisation in a gold-iron spin glass (1980)

The authors have measured the field and temperature dependences of the total DC magnetisation and the component that is 'clamped' to the lattice in an Au-4.2 at.%Fe spin glass. The results suggest a distribution of critical fields and energy barriers for the frozen moments.
The Renaissance of Magnetoelectric Multiferroics (2005)

Magnetoelectric multiferroics combine ferromagnetism (a spontaneous magnetization that can be switched by a magnetic field) and ferroelectricity (a spontaneous electric polarization that can be switched by an electric field) in the same phase. They have tremendous potential for applications, not only because they possess the properties of both parent phenomena, but also because coupling between ferromagnetism and ferroelectricity can lead to additional novel effects. In their Perspective,
 Spaldin and Fiebig
 discuss the factors behind the recent resurgence of interest in magnetoelectric multiferroics, describe some exciting results emerging from the current research activities, and point to important challenges and directions for future work.
Somatic Reorganization of Immunoglobulin Genes during Lymphocyte Differentiation (1981)

Immunoglobulin molecules consist of two identical light (L) chains and two identical heavy (H) chains. Both light- and heavy-chain polypeptides have two regions, the aminoterminal half, called the variable (V) region, and the carboxyterminal half, called the constant (C) region. In embryonic cells, the two regions are encoded in widely separated DNA segments. Complete immunoglobulin genes are created by somatic recombination that occurs during differentiation of lymphocyte precursor cells (Tonegawa et al. 1977b). The organization of the gene sequences before and after somatic recombination has been studied extensively first for the λ-type light chain of the mouse (Brack and Tonegawa 1977; Tonegawa et al. 1977a, 1978; Bernard et al. 1978; Brack et al. 1978). These studies established that in the embryonic genome, the major portion of the conventionally defined V region is encoded in a DNA segment (V DNA) that is located some distance away from a DNA segment (J...
Ultra-Fast Negative Bias Temperature Instability Monitoring and End-of-Life Projection (2006)

In this paper, we propose a comprehensive solution for in-line NBTI monitor, including test structure, bias condition determination, reliability specification calculation, and lifetime projection. A smart self-heating pMOSFET has been successfully realized in 90nm standard CMOS technology. For the first time, we use channel resistance to carefully calibrate device junction temperature. Charge separation technique can precisely define NBTI cold holes regimes. No interruption adopts during our NBTI monitor stress duration, which can avoid recovery effect. Finally, the end-of-life (EoL) projection of each device, which is consistent with time-consuming package result, can be achieved by applying acceleration models. The whole monitor process of each sample can be finished within 2 minutes. This novel monitor can provide an early alert of process control diagnosis
<title>Process synchronous CCD-video digitizer</title> (1993)

The main goal of this work is to provide as quickly and as easily as possible the transfer and transformation of the underlying information between a video camera acting as the source of the picture and the processor memory. For this purpose a simple special purpose camera was built for evaluation use. This is considered to be a feasibility study. Communication into the processors memory was accomplished by using transputer links. the basic idea was to generate clock signals according to the processors operation and thus be able to shift information directly into the processor memory without using an intermediate buffer. Synchronization was performed on a pixel basis in order to input the original information precisely without over- sampling. The result of this work is a faster transfer and access to usual information, with less data still containing all information available in the camera. The technical results are illustrated using a sample camera built for evaluation purposes. This camera is based on LCA control circuitry, using a transputer as a processing element. It is understood as a feasibility study.
Oxygen effects on glucose meter measurements with glucose dehydrogenase- and oxidase-based test strips for point-of-care testing (2001)

Different oxygen tensions do not significantly affect glucose measured with the GD-based amperometric test strips, and have minimal effect on GO-based photometric test strips. Increases in oxygen tension lowered glucose measured with GO-based amperometric test strips. We recommend that the effects of different oxygen tensions in blood samples on glucose measurements be minimized by using oxygen-independent test strips for point-of-care glucose testing in critically ill and other patients with high or unpredictable blood Po2 levels.
Low-Temperature Preparation of Tailored Carbon Nanostructures in Water (2012)

The development of low-temperature carbonization procedures promises to provide novel nanostructured carbon materials that are of high current interest in materials science and technology. Here, we report a "wet-chemical" carbonization method that utilizes hexayne amphiphiles as metastable carbon precursors. Nearly perfect control of the nanoscopic morphology was achieved by self-assembly of the precursors into colloidal aggregates with tailored diameter in water. Subsequent carbonization furnished carbon nanocapsules with a carbon microstructure resembling graphite-like amorphous carbon materials.
Solid-State 31P/27Al and 31P/23Na TRAPDOR NMR Investigations of the Phosphorus Environments in Sodium Aluminophosphate Glasses (2001)

Solid-state 31P/27Al and 31P/23Na TRAPDOR NMR experiments have been used to investigate the spatial distribution of aluminum and sodium cations with respect to the phosphate backbone for a series of sodium aluminophosphate glasses, xAl2O3·50Na2O· (50−x)P2O5 (0 ≤ x ≤ 17.5). From the 31P/27Al and 31P/23Na TRAPDOR data gathered, information about the medium-range order in these glasses was obtained. The expanded data allow for better identification and interpretation of the new resonances observed in the 31P MAS NMR spectra with the addition of aluminum. The results of these experiments show that the sodium phosphate distribution remains relatively unchanged for the glass series and that the addition of aluminum occurs primarily through the modification of the phosphate tetrahedral backbone in the melt.
<title>Image lightness rescaling using sigmoidal contrast enhancement functions</title> (1998)

In color gamut mapping of pictorial images, the lightness rendition of the mapped images plays a major role in the quality of the final image. For color gamut mapping tasks, where the goal is to produce a match to the original scene, it is important to maintain the perceived lightness contrast of the original image. Typical lightness remapping functions such as linear compression, soft compression, and hard clipping reduce the lightness contrast of the input image. Sigmoidal remapping functions were utilized to overcome the natural loss in perceived lightness contrast that results when an image from a full dynamic range device is scaled into the limited dynamic range of a destination device. These functions were tuned to the particular lightness characteristics of the images used and the selected dynamic ranges. The sigmoidal remapping functions were selected based on an empirical contrast enhancement model that was developed for the result of a psychophysical adjustment experiment. The results of this study showed that it was possible to maintain the perceived lightness contrast of the images by using sigmoidal contrast enhancement functions to selectively rescale images from a source device with a full dynamic range into a destination device with a limited dynamic range.
Detecting Text Similarity over Short Passages: Exploring Linguistic Feature Combinations via Machine Learning (1999)

We present a new composite similarity metric that combines information from multiple linguistic indicators to measure semantic distance between pairs of small textual units. Several potential features are investigated and an optimal combination is selected via machine learning. We discuss a more restrictive definition of similarity than traditional, document-level and information retrieval-oriented, notions of similarity, and motivate it by showing its relevance to the multi-document text summarization problem. Results from our system are evaluated against standard information retrieval techniques, establishing that the new method is more effective in identifying closely related textual units. 1 Research Goals In this paper, we focus on the problem of detecting whether two small textual units (paragraphor sentence-sized) contain common information, as a necessary step towards extracting such common information and constructing thematic groups of text units across multiple documents. Identifying similar pieces of text has many applications (e.g., summarization, information retrieval, text clustering). Most research in this area has centered on detecting similarity between documents [Willet 1988], similarity between a query and a document [Salton 1989] or between a query and a segment of a document [Callan 1994]. While effective techniques have been developed for document clustering and classification which depend on inter-document similarity measures, these techniques mostly rely on shared words, or occasionally colloca-
Nachhaltigkeit im industriellen Umfeld (2016)

Im Rahmen der Lehrveranstaltung im industriellen Umfeld im Masterstudiengang Umwelt- und Verfahrenstechnik der Hochschulen Konstanz und Ravensburg-Weingarten wurde 2015 eine studentische Fachkonferenz durchgefuhrt.

Die Studierenden entwickelten in Einzelarbeit oder als Zweierteam Konferenzbeitrage zu folgenden Themen:

- Innovationen und Spannendes aus dem Bereich der Energieerzeugung und -wandlung

- Aspekte der Schliesung von Stoffkreislaufen und Vermeidung von Schadstoffeintragen in die Umwelt

- Chancen und Herausforderungen Nachwachsender Rohstoffe bei verschiedenen Einsatzmoglichkeiten sowie Themen der Nachhaltigkeit in der Landwirtschaft

- verschiedene Blickwinkel auf das Thema Wasser (von der Abwasserreinigung bis zum Wasserkonsum der Konsumenten)

- die Betrachtung spezifischer Industrien und Unternehmen sowie deren Werkzeuge zur Umsetzung von Nachhaltigkeit

Die Ergebnisse der studentischen Fachkonferenz zur „Nachhaltigkeit im industriellen Umfeld“ werden in der vorliegenden Publikation prasentiert.