gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Correction of Postoperative Eyelid Retraction With a Simplified Levator Palpebrae Superioris (LPS) Muscle Recession: Analysis of a 10-Year Experience (1987)

A simplified levator palpebrae superioris (LPS) muscle recession was performed to correct eyelid retraction in 56 eyelids of 48 patients. Improvement of preoperative keratopathy and cosmetically acceptable results were achieved in 93% of the eyelids. Based on preoperative surgical intervention, eyelids were divided into four groups: levator resection, levator aponeurosis advancement, surgery associated with dysthyroid ophthalmopathy, and miscellaneous reconstructive eyelid procedures. For each group the mean preoperative and postoperative eyelid levels, the mean change in eyelid level following surgery, and the mean amount of surgery performed were analyzed statistically with the two-tailed student's t-test. Linear regression was used to analyze the relationship between the change in eyelid level and the amount of levator recession performed. No significant relationship was demonstrated between eyelid retraction and dysthyroid ophthalmopathy or reconstructive eyelid surgery. However, a significant relationship was demonstrated between the amount of recession and the eyelid level change for eyelids retracted following levator resection (P less than .01) and levator aponeurosis surgery (P less than .05). This may indicate that the change in eyelid level following a simplified LPS recession in these two groups is predictable. However, additional prospective studies are required to further assess the clinical applicability and use of this finding.
Influence of school bag carrying on gait kinetics. (2003)

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of different methods of backpack carrying on gait kinetics in children, using a new treadmill that allowed three-dimensional measurement of right and left leg ground reaction forces (GRFs). Forty-one healthy children, with a mean age of 12 years, participated in this study. The mean height was 152 cm and the mean weight 40 kg. The three trials consisted of walking on the treadmill at the speed of 3.5 km/h, first without a backpack and then carrying a 10 kg school bag on the right shoulder or on both shoulders. For each carrying condition GRFs were recorded, averaged, and analyzed for 30 steps. Stride, stance, double stance, thirteen specific GRF parameters and the symmetry index were measured. The right leg produced higher propulsive fore-aft forces than the left one, whatever the walking conditions. For the two maximum peaks and the average vertical force during stance, a statistical difference was found between walking without a backpack and carrying a backpack on one or two shoulders (one or two shoulder carrying > no backpack) but never between one-shoulder and two-shoulder carrying. The children increased their stance and double stance when walking with a backpack compared with walking without a pack. The symmetry index increased with one-strap carrying (compared with no backpack and two-strap carrying) for the maximum force during the breaking phase (Fy1) when it decreased for the maximum propulsive horizontal force before taking-off (Fy2). Children should be advised to carry their backpack on two shoulders rather than use a one-strap backpack.
Demonstration of high-density ReRAM ensuring 10-year retention at 85&#x00B0;C based on a newly developed reliability model (2011)

A new oxygen diffusion reliability model for a high-density bipolar ReRAM is developed based on hopping conduction in filaments, which allows statistical predication of activation energy. The filament in the active cells is confirmed by EBAC and TEM directly for the first time. With optimized filament size, a 256-kbit ReRAM with long-term retention exceeding 10 years at 85°C is successfully demonstrated.
From Single Architectural Design to a Reference Conceptual Meta-Model: An Intelligent Data Lake for New Data Insights (2020)

Recently, a new concept has appeared in the world of new technologies dealing with Big Data. This concept is called Data Lake (DL) and it is becoming the most suitable way to administer and put up Big Data new generation systems. Today's Big Data storage systems suffer from many problems related to data structure, accessibility and data quality. In order to resolve these issues, DL systems offer referential without schema for unprocessed data with a common access interface. Consequently, storing data in a DL without any metadata governance will only generate a "data swamp". This paper describes a new architecture implementation for DL systems with optimal management of metadata. This process treats data from heterogeneous data sources and with a combination of Data Warehouse (DW) for better management of structured data. The proposal system discovers, extracts and classifies structural metadata from various data sources using ontologies. A new generation solution that makes available to all users sources of large amounts of information. This new approach offers companies an answer to data management problems and information availability.
Effects of a minute femtosecond pulse seed on continuous wave pumped supercontinuum generation (2017)

We numerically investigate the effects of a minute femtosecond pulse seed on continuous wave pumped supercontinuum generation when the frequency shift of the seed varies.
Night Vision Technology: An Overview (2017)

Image Processing refers Capturing and manipulating images to enhance or extract information. Image processing is a form of signal processing for which the input is an image, such as a photograph or frame. The output of image processing may be either an image or, a set of characteristics or parameters related to the image. This paper is about Night vision Technology, by definition, literally allows one to see in the dark, originally developed for military use. Night vision can work in two very different ways, depending on the technology used. Image enhancement-This works by using the lower portion of the infrared light spectrum. Thermal imaging -This technology operates by using the upper portion of the infrared light spectrum.
The Optimization Strategic Choice to Face the Environment of the Education Informationization for the University Library (2009)

Based on analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of the university library with the development of the education informationization environment,the author puts forth the idea that the university library should mix with the education informationization environment thoroughly,enlarge the construction of the information resources system of the teaching and the teaching reform,strengthen the function of the education subsystem,take part in the teaching practice activities and connect with the environment of the education informationization all-sidedly.
Relative Pose Information-based 3-D Flocking Control (2015)

This paper proposes a flocking algorithm on the Special Euclidean group SE(3) for a network of rigid bodies. The main feature of the present law is to embody the three fundamental flocking rules, cohesion, alignment, and separation, presented by Reynolds. We first define rigid body networks and tackle a pose synchronization problem as a partial flocking problem. Then, based on the Reynolds rules, we define flocking motion as the goal of this paper, propose a flocking algorithm and give the convergence analysis. Here, the present scheme is based only on relative pose information to neighbors for imitating actual flocking motion or facility of implementation. We finally show the effectiveness of the present algorithm through simulation.
Syntheses of (Z,E)-5,7-Dodecadienol and (E,Z)-10,12-Hexadecadienol, Lepidoptera Pheromone Components, via Zinc Reduction of Enyne Precursors. Test of Pheromone Efficacy against the Siberian Moth (2002)

Efficient syntheses of (Z,E)-5,7-dodecadienol, a pheromone component of the Siberian moth, Dendrolimus superans sibiricus, and (E,Z)-10,12-hexadecadienol, a pheromone component of various Lepidoptera pheromones, were accomplished by cis reduction of the corresponding enynols with activated zinc. The most energetic reagent was zinc galvanized with copper and silver (Zn/Cu/Ag) that achieved rapid and high-yield reduction in methanol-water. The stereoselectivity of semi-hydrogenation was > or =98%. A process whereby zinc dust was continuously activated throughout the reduction with an acid was also satisfactory (95-98% cis). Field evaluation of the 1:1 mixture of (Z,E)-5,7-dodecadienol and (Z,E)-5,7-dodecadienal with the Siberian moth in Russia showed that the rubber septa pretreated with compound and stored at -80 degrees C were as effective as freshly treated septa. Moth responses to septa aged in open air indicated that lure effectiveness declined significantly after 2 weeks of aging. Thus, if rubber septa are used as pheromone dispensers in Siberian moth traps monitoring, they should be replaced biweekly with fresh septa for optimal trap effectiveness.
Synthesis and Characterization of a Series of Rubidium Alkoxides and Rubidium−Titanium Double Alkoxides (2004)

This report investigates the structural aspects of the products isolated from the reactions of a series of titanium alkoxides [[Ti(OR)4]n n = 2, OR = OCH2C(CH3)3 (ONep) (1); n = 1, OC6H3(CH3)2-2,6 (DMP) (2)] with rubidium alkoxides [[Rb(OR)]infinity where OR = (ONep) (3), (DMP) (4), and OC6H3(CH(CH3)2)2-2,6 (DIP) (5)]. The resultant double alkoxides were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction to be [Rb(mu-ONep)4(py)Ti(ONep)]2 (6), [Rb(mu-DMP)Ti(DMP)4]infinity (7), and [Rb(mu-DMP)2(mu-ONep)2Ti(ONep)]infinity (8). Compound 1 is the previously reported dinculear species with trigonal bipyramidal Ti metal centers whereas compound 2 is a monomer with a tetrahedral Ti center. Suitable X-ray quality crystals of 3 were not isolated. Compounds 4 and 5 demonstrate extended polymeric networks with Rb coordination ranging from two to five utilizing terminal mu- and mu3-OR ligands and pi-interactions of neighboring OAr ligands. The double alkoxide 6 revealed a simple tetranuclear structure with mu-ONep acting as the bridge, terminal ONep ligands on the Ti, and one terminal py on the Rb. For 7 and 8, the pi-interaction facilitated the formation of extended polymeric systems. All complexes were further characterized by FT-IR and multinuclear NMR spectroscopy.
Authenticating L3VPN Origination Signaling (2012)

A BGP-signaled Layer-3 VPN's prefix bindings sent over BGP are
subject to unintentional errors, both by the legitimate originator and
by non-legitimate origins. This is of special concern if the VPN
traverses untrusted networks. This document describes how the sender
of the VPN/Prefix binding may sign it so that recipient of the binding
may authenticate it.
β-glucocerebrosidase gene locus as a link for Gaucher's disease and familial hypo-α-lipoproteinaemia (1998)

Heterozygosity for these mutations at the glucocerebrosidase locus does not result in clinical expression of Gaucher's disease but can decrease HDL-C concentrations. Given the high frequency of these mutations, the glucocerebrosidase locus might lead to familial low alpha-lipoproteinaemia in up to 2% of the general population and be one of the most common known genetic causes of HDL-C.
A Very‐High‐Purity von Willebrand Factor Preparation Containing High‐Molecular‐Weight Multimers (1999)

Abstract Background and Objectives: We investigated largescale production of very‐high‐purity von Willebrand factor (vWf) containg high‐molecular‐weight vWf multimers, using chromatography alone. Materials and Methods: Factor VIII (FVIII)‐containing vWf was produced by intial separation of vWf from plasma by gel filtration followed by two ion exchange steps. two virus inactivation steps were incorporated in the process. Results: The process resulted in FVIII‐containing vWf preparations with a mean specific activity of 82 U vWf:collagen‐binding activity per milligram protein (excluding added albumin) and with almost intact vWf multimer distributions. Conclusion: Very‐high purity, double virus‐inactivated vWf preparation containing high molecular weight multimers were obtained on a production scale.
LTCC Microsystems and Microsystem Packaging and Integration Applications (2006)

Low Temperature Cofired Ceramic (LTCC) has proven to be an enabling medium for microsystem technologies, because of its desirable electrical, physical, and chemical properties coupled with its capability for rapid prototyping and scalable manufacturing of components. LTCC is viewed as an extension of hybrid microcircuits, and in that function it enables development, testing, and deployment of silicon microsystems. However, its versatility has allowed it to succeed as a microsystem medium in its own right, with applications in non-microelectronic meso-scale devices and in a range of sensor devices. Applications include silicon microfluidic ‘chip-and-wire’ systems and fluid grid array (FGA)/microfluidic multichip modules using embedded channels in LTCC, and cofired electro-mechanical systems with moving parts. Both the microfluidic and mechanical system applications are enabled by sacrificial volume materials (SVM), which serve to create and maintain cavities and separation gaps during the lamination and cofiring process. SVMs consisting of thermally fugitive or partially inert materials are easily incorporated. Screeding is an incorporation technique we describe that improves uniformity and eliminates processing steps. Recognizing the premium on devices that are cofired rather than assembled, we report on functional-as-released and functional-as-fired moving parts, including an impeller that has been exercised over thirty million cycles, and a cofired pressure sensor that requires only pressure source and electrical connections. Additional applications for cofired transparent windows, some as small as an optical fiber, are also described. The applications described help pave the way for widespread application of LTCC to biomedical, control, analysis, characterization, and radio frequency (RF) functions for macro-meso-microsystems.
Investigation of spatio-temporal cancer clusters using residential histories in a case–control study of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in the United States (2015)

Suggestive evidence of a small space-time cluster in southeastern Oakland County, MI was detected in this NHL case-control study in the USA.
An Unusual C‐1C‐2 Ring‐Splitting of Pyranosides by a Retro‐Aldol Reaction — a Route to New Chiral Building Blocks (1996)

Abstract The treatment of the α‐oxoketene dithioacetal sugar derivatives 2 and 7 with concentrated hydrochloric acid in THF leads to the open‐chain uloses 3 and 8 . The reaction mechanism can be rationalized as a retro‐aldol reaction. This rationalization was supported by reacting 2 and 7 with DCl/D 2 O. Compound 3 was converted into the chiral pyrazoles 12 and 13 . The branched‐chain ulose 2 forms the thiopyranosidulose 15 when treated with diluted aqueous sulfuric acid in THF. The mechanism of this reaction was investigated by 13 C‐labelling of the starting compound 2 .
Next Generation Hull-Platform “Noah-FPSO Hull” Based on Modular Design and Construction Concept (2017)

It is often said that every offshore oil field has its own environmental condition and oil property according to its geographical location. This means that it is very difficult to apply a specific standard design to any FPSO hull, which is usually preferred by many shipyards. This fact often leads to serious trouble for FPSO hull construction in terms of cost and delivery time. In order to cope with this problem, Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) developed a next generation offshore platform for FPSO, “Mitsui noah-FPSO Hull” (noah : New Offshore Adapted Hull), which consists of unique modular design and construction concept and simple hull form. Structural design is also modularized, i.e. common cross section and frame space, will facilitate to standardized topside module design. In fact, it can be constructed even in multi-shipyards as a consistent cross-platform. MES has obtained Approval In Principle (AIP) for the noah-FPSO Hull design and concept from American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Bureau Veritas (BV). In this paper, MES introduces these modular concept of the noah-FPSO Hull and its developed technical issues.
Changes in the population of some functional groups of rumen bacteria including methanogenic bacteria by changing the rumen ciliates in calves. (1995)

Twelve unfaunated male calves aged 5-8 months were inoculated with monogeneric protozoa (Epidinium ecaudatum, Eudiplodinium maggii or Entodinium. spp.) or mixed protozoa population. Thus, five groups of rumen protozoa population were established; Unf (unfaunated, protozoa- free), Epi (Epidinium ecaudatum mono-faunated), Eud (Eudiplodinium maggii mono-faunated), Ent (Entodinium spp. mono-faunated), and Mix (mixed Ophryoscolecids protozoa faunated). The number of total viable bacteria in the rumen was significantly lower in the Epi, Eud and Mix groups than the Unf group. The population of amylolytic bacteria was significantly lower in the Epi group than the Unf group. That of pectinolytic bacteria was higher in the Ent group than the other faunated groups. The number of methanogenic bacteria was significantly higher in the Ent, Eud and Mix groups than Unf, however the Epi group had a lower value than the other faunated groups. The concentration of rumen ammonia-N peaked at 1h after feeding and was significantly higher in the Mix group than in the other groups, and was the lowest in the Unf group. The concentration of rumen volatile fatty acids (VFAs) increased until 2h after feeding. The values of the Unf group were lower than the other groups, but the differences were not significant. The molar proportion of acetate was lowest in the Mix group, highest in the Unf group and the other groups had values intermediate between these two groups. The proportion of butyrate and propionate was lowest in the Unf group.
Frequent and sex-biased deletion of SLX4IP by illegitimate V(D)J-mediated recombination in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (2013)

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) accounts for ∼25% of pediatric malignancies. Of interest, the incidence of ALL is observed ∼20% higher in males relative to females. The mechanism behind the phenomenon of sex-specific differences is presently not understood. Employing genome-wide genetic aberration screening in 19 ALL samples, one of the most recurrent lesions identified was monoallelic deletion of the 5' region of SLX4IP. We characterized this deletion by conventional molecular genetic techniques and analyzed its interrelationships with biological and clinical characteristics using specimens and data from 993 pediatric patients enrolled into trial AIEOP-BFM ALL 2000. Deletion of SLX4IP was detected in ∼30% of patients. Breakpoints within SLX4IP were defined to recurrent positions and revealed junctions with typical characteristics of illegitimate V(D)J-mediated recombination. In initial and validation analyses, SLX4IP deletions were significantly associated with male gender and ETV6/RUNX1-rearranged ALL (both overall P < 0.0001). For mechanistic validation, a second recurrent deletion affecting TAL1 and caused by the same molecular mechanism was analyzed in 1149 T-cell ALL patients. Validating a differential role by sex of illegitimate V(D)J-mediated recombination at the TAL1 locus, 128 out of 1149 T-cell ALL samples bore a deletion and males were significantly more often affected (P = 0.002). The repeatedly detected association of SLX4IP deletion with male sex and the extension of the sex bias to deletion of the TAL1 locus suggest that differential illegitimate V(D)J-mediated recombination events at specific loci may contribute to the consistent observation of higher incidence rates of childhood ALL in boys compared with girls.
Antitumor Effect of Retinoic Acid Receptor-β2 Associated with Suppression of Cyclooxygenase-2 (2009)

Retinoic acid receptor-beta2 (RAR-beta2) is a putative tumor suppressor gene in various cancers. To determine the underlying molecular mechanisms, we transfected RAR-beta2 cDNA into esophageal cancer TE-1 and TE-8 cells and found that RAR-beta2 suppressed tumor cell growth in vitro and tumor formation in nude mice in TE-8 cells, whereas the stable transfection of RAR-beta2 did not restore retinoid sensitivity or inhibit tumor formation in nude mouse in TE-1 cells. Molecularly, we revealed that RAR-beta2 antitumor activity was associated with expression and suppression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in these tumor cell lines. Moreover, antisense RAR-beta2 cDNA induced COX-2 expression in TE-3 cells. Furthermore, when COX-2 expression is first blocked by using antisense COX-2 expression vector, the effect of RAR-beta2 is diminished in these tumor cells. In addition, we analyzed expression of RAR-beta2 and COX-2 mRNA in tissue specimens and found that RAR-beta2 expression is associated with low levels of COX-2 expression in esophageal cancer tissues. Induction of RAR-beta2 expression in oral leukoplakia tissues after the patients treated with 13-cis RA correlated with a reduction in COX-2 expression and clinical response. Our findings indicate that some of RAR-beta2 antitumor activities are mediated by suppression of COX-2 expression in some of these esophageal cancer cells. After correlating antitumor effect of RAR-beta2 with COX-2 expression in the published studies, we also found the association. Thus, further studies will determine whether manipulation of COX-2 expression in different cancers can antagonize RAR-beta2 activity.
Enhancement of carrier-mediated ferromagnetism in Zr/Fe-codoped In2O3 films (2012)

Fe/Zr-codoped In2O3 thin films were grown on yttria stabilized zirconia substrates by pulsed laser deposition. The deposited films exhibited ferromagnetism at room temperature with strong magnetic anisotropy, which was influenced by a magnetostriction effect under tensile stress (i.e., c/a &amp;gt; 1). Both the saturation magnetization and anomalous Hall effect (AHE) were enhanced by increasing charge carrier density via Zr-doping. Our observations, including AHE and magnetic anisotropy, provide strong evidence of intrinsic ferromagnetism at room temperature in these materials.
Optical control of an integrated interferometer using a photochromic polymer (2001)

An integrated optical interferometer has been fabricated using ion exchange technology in glass. Using a photochromic polymer, we show that it is possible to reversibly modulate the phase of the guided wave with an optical control beam. This constitutes a demonstrator of an optically controlled integrated optical device.