gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Review Article: Australian Voices on the Vietnam War (1995)

The decision of the Menzies government in 1965, to involve Australian citizens in the Vietnam war, affected almost every section of the Australian community. The commitment was made on behalf of a society which was profoundly ignorant of the nature of the war and the reasons for its involvement. During the war the Government carefully controlled and limited the sources of information available to its citizens, and denigrated those Australians who provided information and analyses which differed from its own. Since the war the major sources of understanding the files which detail the government's decision-making process and explain how it administered these decisions have remained closed to all but the handful of historians granted official access to them. The public will not have complete access to them under the Archives Act until the year 2003. Despite these government imposed limitations on their access to information, a growing number of Australians since 1965 have attempted to understand the war and its effect on their lives from alternative sources of
Abstract P1-12-01: Withdrawn (2018)

Abstract This abstract was withdrawn by the authors.
Integrated Crayons for Adaptive Needs (2016)

Education is an inherent right for all individuals. In addition, all individuals no matter what their cognitive level or physical abilities, have a right to be able to experience and participate in educational activities just as their same aged peers do. It is the job of the professionals who work with these individuals to ensure that they have access to the tools that will allow them to be the most independent and experience the most joy and success when attempting these tasks. It is the goals of the Integrated Crayons for Adaptive Needs (ICAN) project to achieve this through the use of a customized adapted crayon that has been made using recycled materials. ICAN achieves not only the goal of access and inclusion for individuals with disabilities, but it integrates innovative practices in biomedical engineering, inclusive practices in education and assistive technology, and the environmental practices of recycling and community involvement.
The Elusive Challenge of Daylighted Buildings A Brief Review 25 Years Later (1998)

The research reported here was funded, in part, by Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the California Institute for Energy Efficiency (CIEE), a research unit of the University of California. Publication of research results does not imply CIEE endorsement of or agreement with these findings, nor that of any CIEE sponsor. This work was also supported by the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs, Office of Building Systems of the U.S. Department of Energy under Contract No. DE-AC0376SF00098. The Elusive Challenge of Daylighted Buildings A Brief Review 25 Years Later
Oxybutynin: an overview of the available formulations. (2006)

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common problem presented to by physicians. Standard treatment with antimuscarinic medication is directed at suppressing involuntary detrusor contractions by blocking the binding of acetylcholine to muscarinic receptors in the bladder. Oxybutynin chloride is the first of several antimuscarinic medications to be marketed for OAB. Although efficacious for treating OAB symptoms, the side effects and suboptimal dosing regimen decrease its utility. To improve patient compliance and tolerability, alternative delivery systems for oxybutynin have subsequently been developed and include a once-daily formulation and a transdermal system. The currently available formulations of oxybutynin are the subject of this review.
Caractères biologiques de souches du virus de l'influenza adaptées à 29 °C et à 41 °C (1968)

Two mouse-adapted influenza virus strains were adapted to growth at 29 °C by a gradual lowering of the temperature of incubation in embryonated eggs. The growth of these two cold variants was completely inhibited at 41 °C. The cold and hot variants showed no significant difference in rise in the infectious titer in the mouse lung but a marked reduction in mortality and pathological response was observed with the cold variants, while good antibody response was stimulated in both cases. The cold variants were better interferon inducers in chick embryo. However, neither cold nor hot variants induced more than detectable amounts of interferon in blood, spleen, or lungs of infected mice. These cold variants possess many characteristics suitable for an effective live virus vaccine.
Keeping a Record of Life: Women and Art During World War II (2005)

Home front popular culture during World War II played a significant role in building morale and sustaining support for the war. The Office of War Information (OWI) perceived women's support for the war as particularly important and encour aged the film, broadcasting, and advertising industries to create war messages, advertisements, reports, and patriotic programs especially for women. Approved films, newsreels, radio broadcasts, and adver tising portrayed women as necessary participants in defense work, rationing efforts, and war bond drives (i). These representations of women as critical to military victory abroad presented subtle shifts away from the glamorous individualism of women in the 1930s to one that portrayed women as feminine, able, selfless, and temporary workers. This propaganda encouraged women to enter the workplace not as equal to men, but as self-sacrificing heroines in service to the nation (2). The strong yet Madonna-like image of Rosie the Riveter, created by artist Norman Rockwell for the Saturday Evening Post, rep resents these values and intentions. Not all women received such positive representation. These of ficially sanctioned messages rarely portrayed women of color and did not fundamentally challenge ethnic and racial stereotypes of non whites in the larger popular culture. With few exceptions, throughout the war Japanese Americans were represented as dangerous foreign ers and disloyal citizens, necessitating their mass relocation and in ternment (3). Despite the increased presence of black and Hispanic women in defense industries, several popular media, such as Hol lywood films, radio programs, and advertising, continued to portray black women as domestic servants. While some OWI films and news reels praised blacks' efforts to help win the war, they remained silent about the segregated military and truculent employers who refused to hire blacks for defense work. Throughout the war, the OWI saw the inclusion of race in popular media as destabilizing and kept a censori ous eye on black newspapers and magazines, discouraging calls for any radical change in civil rights (4).
Plunger Lift Optimization in Horizontal Gas Wells: Case Studies and Challenges (2010)

Abstract Plunger lift is a proven technique for lifting liquids from vertical gas wells flowing below critical velocity. The use of plunger lift in horizontal gas wells was not initially expected to provide any difficulties or challenges. While it has been relatively easy to make plunger lift function in horizontal wells, truly optimizing production has proven to be much more challenging. One of the challenges of horizontal wells is moving liquids from the horizontal well bore to the tubing above the bumper spring assembly. To facilitate this bumper springs are landed as deep as possible, which creates operating challenges for both bumper springs and plungers. Bumper spring check valve limitations were identified at high deviation angles and re-designed bumper springs have been deployed to address this. Recent testing has shown that the efficiency of some plunger types can be significantly reduced when used in horizontal wells and the explanation for this decrease as well as the test results are provided. Plunger control software development for the Sierra field's horizontal well application has led to increased production times and volumes. It has resulted in additional operational benefits that reduce down time caused by cold weather and pipeline pigging operations. The software is embedded into the SCADA control system and can utilize well parameters monitored within SCADA to vary the plunger control parameters. This paper presents case studies showing the impact of plunger control software for horizontal wells. Case studies detailing operational performance benefits and the performance of various types of plungers in high angle applications are also presented. Additional case studies show the impact on plunger performance of well bore trajectory and liquid hold up in the horizontal well bore. Continuous improvements to strategies and operations have been implemented to fully optimize horizontal gas wells.
Insulin secretion and insulin captation in adult offspring of experimentally diabetic rats (1986)

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[New strategies for BMT]. (2002)

Using various autoimmune-prone mice, we have previously shown that conventional allo BMT can be used to treat a range of autoimmune diseases. These findings have recently been confirmed even in humans. However, in humans, the success rate of BMT across major histocompatibility complex(MHC) barriers is lowered by graft-versus-host disease(GvHD), graft rejection, and incomplete T-cell recovery. We have just established a new BMT method in which bone marrow cells(BMCs) are directly injected into the intra-bone marrow(IBM-BMT). We here show that 'IBM-BMT' is the best strategy for allo BMT and also organ allografts to induce persistent tolerance.
Image Crowd Counting Using Convolutional Neural Network and Markov Random Field (2017)

In this paper, we propose a method called Convolutional Neural Network-Markov Random Field (CNN-MRF) to estimate the crowd count in a still image. We first divide the dense crowd visible image into overlapping patches and then use a deep convolutional neural network to extract features from each patch image, followed by a fully connected neural network to regress the local patch crowd count. Since the local patches have overlapping portions, the crowd count of the adjacent patches has a high correlation. We use this correlation and the Markov random field to smooth the counting results of the local patches. Experiments show that our approach significantly outperforms the state-of-the-art methods on UCF and Shanghaitech crowd counting datasets.
A Portable FMCW Interferometry Radar With Programmable Low-IF Architecture for Localization, ISAR Imaging, and Vital Sign Tracking (2016)

This paper presents a portable radar system for short-range localization, inverse synthetic aperture radar imaging, and vital sign tracking. The proposed sensor incorporates frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) and interferometry (Doppler) modes, which enable this radar system to obtain both absolute range information and tiny vital signs (i.e., respiration and heartbeat) of human targets. These two different operation modes can be switched through an on-board microcontroller. To simplify the system, the proposed radar utilizes the audio card of a laptop to sample the baseband signal. The FMCW mode of the radar uses operational-amplifier-based circuits to generate an analog sawtooth signal and a reference pulse sequence (RPS). The RPS is locked to the sawtooth signal to obtain coherence for the radar system. For the interferometry mode, a low-intermediate-frequency modulation method is implemented to avoid the slow vital signs from being distorted by the high-pass filter of the audio card. Several experiments were carried out to reveal the capability and distinct operational features of the proposed portable hybrid radar. The experiments also showed that the system can easily detect glass, which is usually difficult to identify for optical-based sensors. In addition, 2-D scanning in a complex environment revealed that the proposed radar was able to differentiate human targets from other objects. Moreover, ISAR images were used to isolate moving human targets from surrounding clutter. Finally, the proposed radar also demonstrated its ability to accurately measure vital signs when a human subject sits still.
Robust empirical mean Estimators (2011)

We study robust estimators of the mean of a probability measure $P$, called robust empirical mean estimators. This elementary construction is then used to revisit a problem of aggregation and a problem of estimator selection, extending these methods to not necessarily bounded collections of previous estimators. We consider then the problem of robust $M$-estimation. We propose a slightly more complicated construction to handle this problem and, as examples of applications, we apply our general approach to least-squares density estimation, to density estimation with Küllback loss and to a non-Gaussian, unbounded, random design and heteroscedastic regression problem. Finally, we show that our strategy can be used when the data are only assumed to be mixing.
Quantitative detection of messenger RNA by solution hybridization and enzyme immunoassay. (1990)

A novel nucleic acid detection technique is described for the quantitative measurement of eukaryotic mRNA in biological samples. The procedure involves two steps: a hybridization reaction in solution with a biotinylated cDNA probe, and a conventional enzyme immunoassay that uses a monoclonal antibody for DNA.RNA hybrids to detect the specific mRNA.cDNA complexes. The method has comparable sensitivity to 32P-based methods and yields results that are quantitative and highly reproducible. Furthermore, the test can be performed using unfractionated cytoplasm without the need for extraction with organic solvents. This technique provides a rapid and quantitative method for studying changes in cellular mRNA levels, and it is suitable for testing large numbers of samples.
Electrochemical characterization of high frequency stimulation electrodes: role of electrode material and stimulation parameters on electrode polarization (2017)

At high frequencies (>10 kHz) electrode double-layer charging is the principal mechanism of charge-injection and selection of the electrode material has little effect on polarization, with platinum, iridium oxide, and titanium nitride exhibiting similar behavior. High frequency stimulation is dominated by a highly nonuniform primary current distribution.
On-Line Identification of Winding Resistances and Load Torque in Induction Machines (2014)

Rotor and stator resistances along with load torque are typically uncertain quantities in induction machines. The machine heating makes the winding resistances vary during operation whereas the load torque strictly depends on the application. All those variables need to be on-line estimated to improve the drive performances and in particular to minimize the power loss at steady state. A new adaptive observer is designed in this brief. It is able to exponentially estimate the motor fluxes and to identify the aforementioned critical parameters from stator currents/voltages and rotor speed measurements. In contrast to other solutions proposed in the literature, rotor and stator resistances are not estimated on the same time scale. New insights on the behavior of an intuitively inspired observer are thus given through a detailed stability proof, which does not rely on linearization arguments around constant operating conditions. Persistency of excitation conditions, which only depend on exogenous signals to the estimation error system, are analyzed in detail and a clear physical interpretation is presented. Key features of the proposed solution are the overall simplicity of the estimation scheme, the low dimension of the regressor matrix (being exactly related to the number of unmeasured or uncertain quantities) and the exponential convergence to zero of the estimation errors. Simulations confirm the correctness of all the mathematical derivations. Experimental results show the effectiveness of the proposed approach in implementing an advanced version of the indirect field oriented control scheme: the uncertain rotor flux modulus reference that minimizes the power loss at steady state can be actually estimated and imposed.
Unified and Isomer-Specific NMR Metabolomics Database for the Accurate Analysis of 13C–1H HSQC Spectra (2014)

A new metabolomics database and query algorithm for the analysis of (13)C-(1)H HSQC spectra is introduced, which unifies NMR spectroscopic information on 555 metabolites from both the Biological Magnetic Resonance Data Bank (BMRB) and Human Metabolome Database (HMDB). The new database, termed Complex Mixture Analysis by NMR (COLMAR) (13)C-(1)H HSQC database, can be queried via an interactive, easy to use web interface at http://spin.ccic.ohio-state.edu/index.php/hsqc/index . Our new HSQC database separately treats slowly exchanging isomers that belong to the same metabolite, which permits improved query in cases where lowly populated isomers are below the HSQC detection limit. The performance of our new database and query web server compares favorably with the one of existing web servers, especially for spectra of samples of high complexity, including metabolite mixtures from the model organisms Drosophila melanogaster and Escherichia coli. For such samples, our web server has on average a 37% higher accuracy (true positive rate) and a 82% lower false positive rate, which makes it a useful tool for the rapid and accurate identification of metabolites from (13)C-(1)H HSQC spectra at natural abundance. This information can be combined and validated with NMR data from 2D TOCSY-type spectra that provide connectivity information not present in HSQC spectra.
A split-array, C-2C switched-capacitor power amplifier in 65nm CMOS (2017)

A multiphase RF, C-2C split-array switched-capacitor power amplifier (SCPA) is introduced that allows the resolution and quality factor of the SCPA to be independently controlled. This allows the SCPA to be designed up to the resolution limit of the process, as determined by capacitor matching and jitter in the clock. In prior SCPAs, the resolution was limited by the choice of the output matching network quality factor and the minimum sized capacitor available in the process. A split-array, C-2C SCPA is implemented in 65nm CMOS and occupies 0.85 × 2mm <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</sup> . It delivers a peak output power of 24.05 dBm with a peak system efficiency (SE) of 40.6%. When transmitting a 1.4 MHz, 64 QAM LTE signal it outputs 18.8 dBm at 21.6% SE, with a measured EVM of 2.65 %-rms at 1.8 GHz.
Optimal Detection of Hard-Limited Data Signals in Different Noise Environments (1986)

A number of digital techniques for detecting binary antipodal signals are based on examining the polarities of the received signal samples and ignoring their amplitudes. The structure of the optimum detector for the hard-limited samples is derived, and its performance is compared to those of some commonly used schemes in impulsive as well as Gaussian noise environments. The optimum receiver for <tex xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">M</tex> -ary signaling based on received signal samples quantized to an arbitrary number of levels is obtained and compared to other detectors.
Sulfur resistant methanation catalyst. Final report, July 1, 1975--January 31, 1978 (1978)

The purpose of this work was to develop a catalyst which would methanate a gasified-coal stream without prior sulfur removal. Fifty-eight activity tests have been completed on forty-nine different catalyst compositions which were studied as sulfur-resistant methanation catalysts. Most of the base-metal catalytically-active, transition elements were used to prepare the catalysts. These metals were combined or used singly with carriers such as alumina, silica, chromium oxide, magnesium oxide, magnesium silicate, and magnesium aluminate to provide the test catalysts for this work. In addition, a number of catalysts of identical chemical composition were prepared by several formulation methods. Test conditions, including temperature, gas composition, and steam levels were varied during the course of the work and computer data processing was used to analyze the test results. Two catalysts, namely nickel and chromium on magnesium silicate and nickel and chromium on magnesium aluminate, converted all of the carbon monoxide and part of the carbon dioxide to methane at 500/sup 0/F when reduced with only hydrogen and no sulfur in the process gas. This is equivalent to the performance of nickel-SNG type methanation catalysts. After sulfiding, the nickel--chromium on magnesium silicate catalyst retained a 60 to 80% methanation activity at 1100/sup 0/F with low steam/gas ratios. It is important to note that 60 to 80% methanation activity has only been achieved when testing at 1100/sup 0/F. The final stages of a multiple reactor system usually operate at lower temperatures, 500 to 700/sup 0/F, where the equilibrium for the methanation reaction is more favorable, resulting in minimal carbon monoxide and hydrogen contamination of the product methane. Since a low temperature activity in the presence of sulfur was not obtained, it was recommended this research be abandoned. (LTN)
In-depth Feature Selection for PHM System's Feasibility Study for Helicopters' Main and Tail Rotor Actuators (2020)

As deeply complex machines subjected to heavy vibratory environment, helicopters require relative low mean time between overhaul and suffer from high maintenance cost and availability issues. So far, PHM for helicopters has been aimed at detecting the presence of structural defects in the most critical parts of the mechanical transmission conveying power from the engine to the rotor blades, but very little has been presented on other flight-critical components, such as the main and tail rotor actuators. The proposed paper is focused on preliminary diagnostics and prognostics considerations for a traditional configuration of hydraulic solution, where a tandem actuator is aided by a Stability and Command Augmentation System (SCAS) during operations.&#x0D; At first, the case-study is introduced and the simulation model employed for the analysis is described. Hence, two different failure modes affecting the SCAS are investigated and the physical models used to describe their progression are presented. In-depth data mining is then applied to achieve an accurate feature selection from raw data and an original way to visualize features' performances through an accuracy-sensitivity plane is proposed. Lastly, a particle filtering approach is adopted for failure prognosis and its output evaluated through traditional PHM metrics to assess the algorithm effectiveness. The present research provides encouraging results regarding the opportunity of realising a PHM system for helicopters' flight control actuators without the need of additional sensors, which could make solutions based upon the presented work feasible for both in-service and future platforms.
Approximation by Neural Networks with Sigmoidal Functions (2013)

在这份报纸，我们在紧缩的间隔上与 sigmodal 函数介绍神经网络的近似操作符的一种类型，并且获得 pointwise 和近似的一致估计。为了改进近似，评价，我们进一步介绍神经网络的联合的一种类型。而且，我们证明功能的衍生物能被联合的衍生物同时也接近。我们也使用我们的方法在无限的间隔上与 sigmodal 功能构造神经网络的近似操作员。