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Review: El Marqués de Osorno, Don Ambrosio Higgins, 1720-1801, by Ricardo Donoso (1942)

Book Review| March 01 1942 Review: El Marqués de Osorno, Don Ambrosio Higgins, 1720-1801, by Ricardo Donoso El Marqués de Osorno, Don Ambrosio Higgins, 1720-1801Ricardo Donoso Irving A. Leonard Irving A. Leonard Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Pacific Historical Review (1942) 11 (1): 91–93. https://doi.org/10.2307/3633006 Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Peer Review Share Icon Share Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation Irving A. Leonard; Review: El Marqués de Osorno, Don Ambrosio Higgins, 1720-1801, by Ricardo Donoso. Pacific Historical Review 1 March 1942; 11 (1): 91–93. doi: https://doi.org/10.2307/3633006 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentPacific Historical Review Search This content is only available via PDF. Copyright 1942 The Pacific Coast Branch, American Historical Association Article PDF first page preview Close Modal You do not currently have access to this content.
Robot acceleration capability: the actuation efficiency measure (2002)

Presents a performance measure, the actuation efficiency, which describes isotropy in acceleration capability for non-redundant manipulators. It measures the imbalance between the end-effector accelerations achievable in different directions. Prior to this, no measure of this characteristic was adequate for a six degree-of-freedom manipulator because its end-effector motions are referenced to a mix of linear and angular coordinates. The proposed measure addresses both linear and angular accelerations. It also indicates oversized actuators, since this contributes to the imbalance in achievable accelerations. The development of this measure is based on the formulation of the motion isotropy hypersurface. The shape of this hypersurface is a weak indicator a acceleration isotropy.
Acoustic radiation pressure on a rigid cylinder: An analytical theory and experiments (1990)

Simple and general analytical expressions are derived for the acoustic radiation force on a long rigid cylinder with a small diameter, whose axis is perpendicular to the wave propagation. Results are expressed in terms of the time-averaged densities of kinetic and potential energies of the incident sound field. For the case of a standing-wave field, which was used in these experiments, the theoretical results agree well with the experimental observations.
Venlafaxine in the treatment of children and adolescents with major depression. (1997)

Major depression is commonly found in the child and adolescent population. Venlafaxine, a new antidepressant, has been used successfully in adults; however, its use in children and adolescents has been very limited. This study evaluated the efficacy and side effect profile of venlafaxine in the treatment of depression in children and adolescents. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled, 6-week study, 33 subjects between the ages of 8 and 17, who met DSM-IV criteria for major depression, were treated with either venlafaxine and therapy or placebo and therapy. Patient progress data were obtained by weekly rating assessments. Data on side effects were also obtained weekly. The statistical analysis indicated a significant improvement over time, but it could not be attributed to venlafaxine drug therapy. These findings are consistent with other studies where the efficacy of antidepressants in the treatment of major depression in this age population remains unproven. Low dosage and short length of treatment may account for the lack of efficacy. The findings did, however, suggest a low side-effect profile. Further studies are recommended to assess efficacy and to corroborate its safety in children and adolescents.
Examination of Degree of Cross-Linking for Cellulose Precursors Pretreated with Acid/Hot Water at Low Temperature (2008)

Pretreatment of cellulose with acid and hot water at low temperature (200−260 °C) was performed to control the pyrolysis products by changing the precursor structure. Acid pretreatment changed cellulose into a partly cross-linked and loose structure, which resulted in a large amount of tar consisting of levoglucosan and high-molecular weight components by flash pyrolysis. On the contrary, hot water treatment caused the suppression of tar formation by imparting a random and highly cross-linked structure to the cellulose precursor. A new parameter index, referred to as the degree of cross-linking for pretreated precursors, X0, which is based on glucose and oligosaccharide yields produced from acid hydrolysis of pretreated samples, was proposed to analyze the precursor structure. As the degree of cross-linking increased with the severity of the pretreatment conditions, the number of OH groups in the pretreated samples decreased. Through analysis of the solid precursors using this index, a simple structural model was proposed to properly estimate the distribution of the pyrolysis products. The estimated values were in agreement with the product yields experimentally obtained by flash pyrolysis.
Gap junctional communication coordinates vasopressin-induced glycogenolysis in rat hepatocytes (1998)

Because hepatocytes communicate via gap junctions, it has been proposed that Ca2+ waves propagate through this pathway and in the process activate Ca2+-dependent cellular responses. We testedthis hypothesis by measuring vasopressin-induced glycogenolysis in short-term cultures of rat hepatocytes. A 15-min vasopressin (10(-8) M) stimulation induced a reduction of glycogen content that reached a maximum 1-3 h later. Gap junction blockers, octanol or 18alpha-glycyrrhetinic acid, reduced the effect by 70%. The glycogenolytic response induced by Ca2+ ionophore 8-bromo-A-21387, which acts on each hepatocyte, was not affected by gap junction blockers. Moreover, the vasopressin-induced glycogenolysis was lower (70%) in dispersed than in reaggregated hepatocytes and in dispersed hepatocytes was not affected by gap junction blockers. In hepatocytes reaggregated in the presence of a synthetic peptide homologous to a domain of the extracellular loop 1 of the main hepatocyte gap junctional protein, vasopressin-induced glycogenolysis and incidence of dye coupling were drastically reduced. Moreover, gap junctional communication was detected between reaggregated cells, suggesting that hepatocytes with different vasopressin receptor densities become coupled to each other. The vasopressin-induced effect was not affected by suramin, ruling out ATP as a paracrine mediator. We propose that gap junctions allow for a coordinated vasopressin-induced glycogenolytic response despite the heterogeneity among hepatocytes.
Ship recognition for improved persistent tracking with descriptor localization and compact representations (2014)

For maritime situational awareness, it is important to identify currently observed ships as earlier encounters. For example, past location and behavior analysis are useful to determine whether a ship is of interest in case of piracy and smuggling. It is beneficial to verify this with cameras at a distance, to avoid the costs of bringing an own asset closer to the ship. The focus of this paper is on ship recognition from electro-optical imagery. The main contribution is an analysis of the effect of using the combination of descriptor localization and compact representations. An evaluation is performed to assess the usefulness in persistent tracking, especially for larger intervals (i.e. re-identification of ships). From the evaluation on recordings of imagery, it is estimated how well the system discriminates between different ships.
Thrombogenic Effects of Antiphospholipid Antibodies Are Mediated by Intercellular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1, Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1, and P-Selectin (2001)

Recent studies have shown that antiphospholipid (aPL) enhances expression of intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1), and E-selectin on endothelial cells (ECs) and that these effects are correlated with increased adhesion of leukocytes to endothelium in cremaster muscle in vivo and with thrombosis in a mouse model. Activation of ECs by aPL may create a hypercoagulable state that precedes and contributes to thrombosis in patients with aPL syndrome (APS). This study proposed to examine whether this in vivo activation of ECs and enhanced thrombosis by aPL are mediated by ICAM-1, P-selectin, or VCAM-1. The dynamics of thrombus formation and the number of adhering leukocytes were studied in ICAM-1-deficient (ICAM-1(-/-)) mice or ICAM-1-/P-selectin-deficient (ICAM-1(-/-)/P-selectin(-/-)) mice treated with affinity-purified aPL antibodies (ap IgG-APS) or with control IgG and compared with wild-type mice treated in a similar fashion. In another set of experiments, the adhesion of leukocytes to cremaster muscle and the dynamics of thrombus formation were studied in CD1 mice treated with aPL or control IgG before and 30 minutes after intravenous infusion with 100 microg monoclonal antibody anti-VCAM-1. The results indicate that the enhanced adhesion of leukocytes to endothelium in wild-type mice was significantly reduced in ICAM-1(-/-) and completely abrogated in ICAM-1(-/-)/P-selectin(-/-) mice treated with ap IgG-APS compared with wild-type mice treated with ap IgG-APS (6.9+/-2.3, 0.4+/-0.4 versus 35+/-12, respectively). More importantly, this correlated with a significant reduction in thrombus size compared with wild-type mice treated with ap IgG-APS (895+/-259 microm(2), 859+/-243 microm(2) versus 3816+/-672 microm(2), respectively). Infusion of the mice with anti-VCAM-1 antibodies significantly reversed the enhanced adhesion of leukocytes (14.9+/-3 to 11.3+/-2.1) and thrombus size 3830+/-1008 microm(2) versus 876+/-548 microm(2)) in mice treated with ap IgG-APS. The data indicate that ICAM-1, P-selectin, and VCAM-1 expression are important in thrombotic complications by aPL antibodies and may provide novel targets for therapy in patients with APS.
Asymmetric Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy for Adult Spinal Deformity with Coronal Imbalance: Complications, Radiographic and Surgical Outcomes (2019)

The APSO, in both a revision and non-revision ASD population, provides excellent restoration of coronal balance-in addition to sagittal and pelvic parameters. Employment of APSO must be balanced with the associated surgical complication rate (64.3%).
Clinical predictors of bloodstream infections and mortality in hospitalized Malawian children (2004)

Malnutrition, but not HIV, was strongly related to both BSI and mortality. Assessment of these BSI and mortality indices at hospital admission provides rapid, cost-free indication of which children are most/least in need of empiric antimicrobial therapy or intensive observation, thereby maximizing appropriate use of antimicrobials and limited facilities while minimizing inappropriate antimicrobial usage.
Studies on the Improvement of Surface Properties and the Flow Properties of Coating Color (Part 1) : Influence of the Pigment Formulation on Surface Properties of Coated Board (2017)

In this study, the effects of various pigment blending and substitution of SB latex with biobased latex in precoating color on the surface properties and the printability of coated board were evaluated. As the particle size of pigment was smaller, the surface roughness of the coated board was improved and the importance of pigment particle size was confirmed. The roughness of the coated board was also affected by the pigment characteristics. In addition, the use of a biobased latex instead of SB latex resulted in poor film forming ability due to its rheology, resulting in poor surface roughness, but print mottle was decreased. From the results of this study, it was confirmed that the characteristics of the precoat layer affected the surface properties and printability of coated board.
Characterization and Implementation of Dual-SiC MOSFET Modules for Future Use in Traction Converters (2014)

Silicon (Si) insulated-gate bipolar transistors are widely used in railway traction converters. In the near future, silicon carbide (SiC) technology will push the limits of switching devices in three directions: higher blocking voltage, higher operating temperature, and higher switching speeds. The first silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET modules are available on the market and look promising. Although they are still limited in breakdown voltage, these wide-bandgap components should improve traction-chain efficiency. Particularly, a significant reduction in the switching losses is expected which should lead to improvements in power-weight ratios. Nevertheless, because of the high switching speed and the high current levels required by traction applications, the implementation of these new modules is critical. An original method is proposed to compare, in terms of stray inductance, several dc bus-bar designs. To evaluate the potential of these new devices, a first set of measurements, based on a single-pulse test-bench, was obtained. The switching behavior of SiC devices was well understood at turn-off and turn-on. To complete this work, the authors use an opposition method to compare Si-IGBT and SiC-MOSFET modules in voltage source inverter operation. For this purpose, a second test-bench, allowing electrical and thermal measurements, was developed. Experimental results confirm the theoretical loss-calculation of the single-pulse tests and the correct operation of up to three modules directly connected in parallel. This analysis provides guidelines for a full SiC inverter design, and prospects for developments in traction applications are presented.
Recognition of Cursive Writing on Personal Checks (1996)

The system described in this paper applies Hidden Markov technology both to the task of recognizing the cursive legal amount on personal checks and the isolated (numeric) courtesy amount. 0. INTRODUCTION In this paper we describe the main components of a bank check amount recognition system prototype currently under development at the IBM Almaden Research Center. The goal of the system is to enhance the performance of a commercially available check recognition system by performing recognition not only on the isolated (numeric) courtesy amount but also on the cursive handwritten legal amount that appears on standard US personal checks. In addition to the core handwriting recognition task, such a system presents an additional challenge, the reliable segmentation of the image into recognizable units. Section 1 presents the principal preprocessing steps including deskewing, zone finding, and feature extraction. Section 2 describes the combined segmentation and recognition module, which ...
Strip Bundles and the Highest Weight Crystals Over Quantum Infinite Rank Affine Algebras (2015)

We give new realizations of the highest weight crystals B(λ) over the quantum infinite rank affine algebras U q (A ∞), U q (B ∞), U q (C ∞), and U q (D ∞) using strip bundles, which are related with Nakajima monomials.
Cardiac Structure and Function Across the Spectrum of Aldosteronism: the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study (2022)

Renin suppression and aldosterone excess, consistent with primary aldosteronism pathophysiology, were associated with cardiac structural and functional alterations and may represent an early target for mitigation of fibrosis with mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists.
Example-based decoding for statistical machine translation. (2003)

This paper presents a decoder for statistical machine translation that can take advantage of the example-based machine translation framework. The decoder presented here is based on the greedy approach to the decoding problem, but the search is initiated from a similar translation extracted from a bilingual corpus. The experiments on multilingual translations showed that the proposed method was far superior to a word-by-word generation beam search algorithm. 1
Olfactory Dysfunction in Patients WithCNGB1-Associated Retinitis Pigmentosa (2018)

Mutations in CNGB1 may cause an autosomal recessive RP-olfactory dysfunction syndrome characterized by a slow progression of retinal degeneration and variable anosmia or hyposmia.
Intraosseous Administration of Tissue Plasminogen Activator on a Mobile Stroke Unit (2018)

<b>Objective:</b> Mobile stroke units offer improved time to administration of thrombolytics for ischemic stroke patients. Acquisition of intravenous (IV) access, however, can be challenging in the prehospital environment leading to treatment delays. Intraosseous (IO) access is commonly used in the prehospital setting for a variety of conditions and may serve as a viable means for tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) administration. <b>Methods/Results:</b> We describe 3 cases in which tPA was administered via IO access on a mobile stroke unit as part of the Benefits of Stroke Treatment Delivered Using a Mobile Stroke Unit Compared to Standard Management by Emergency Medical Services (BEST-MSU) trial. <b>Conclusion:</b> No adverse events were observed in the process of obtaining IO access or administering tPA.
Surgical management of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus: a trial of a trial (2016)

"Surgical management of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus: a trial of a trial." British Journal of Neurosurgery, 30(6), p. 605
Abstract 2523: Mechanism-based inhibitors of HGFA, matriptase and hepsin for breast cancer treatment (2014)

Abstract Hepatocyte Growth Factor Activator (HGFA) is a member of the S1 family of trypsin-like serine proteases. Its biological function is to proteolytically process the inactive single-chain zymogen precursors of the receptor tyrosine kinase ligands HGF (hepatocyte growth factor) and MSP (macrophage stimulating protein) resulting in formation of their active heterodimeric forms which initiate ligand-dependent c-MET and RON kinase cell signaling, respectively. We have discovered the first small molecular weight mechanism-based ketothiazole inhibitors of HGFA. The compounds were evaluated for HGFA, matriptase and hepsin inhibition in a protease competition assay using a chromogenic peptide substrate. We have identified several sub-micromolar inhibitors of HGFA and demonstrate they inhibit conversion of the native pro-HGF and pro-MSP substrates into active heterodimers. Finally, we show that HGFA inhibitors cause a dose-dependent decrease c-MET phosphorylation in invasive MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells. This investigation provides preliminary validation of HGFA as a novel therapeutic target for breast cancer. These initial peptides serve as templates for lead optimization and the structure-based design of other small-molecule inhibitors. Optimized inhibitors will be used to study the role of HGFA in the regulation of growth factors, kinase receptor activation, cell signaling, invasion, and breast cancer metastasis. Citation Format: James Janetka, Zhenfu Han, Peter Harris, Scott Wildman. Mechanism-based inhibitors of HGFA, matriptase and hepsin for breast cancer treatment. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 105th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research; 2014 Apr 5-9; San Diego, CA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2014;74(19 Suppl):Abstract nr 2523. doi:10.1158/1538-7445.AM2014-2523
ChemInform Abstract: α‐(Dialkylamino)‐α‐pyrrolylacetonitriles. A Potpourri of Useful Synthetic Transformations. (1991)

Abstract ChemInform is a weekly Abstracting Service, delivering concise information at a glance that was extracted from about 100 leading journals. To access a ChemInform Abstract of an article which was published elsewhere, please select a “Full Text” option. The original article is trackable via the “References” option.
Do Winners Keep Winning? A Study of the Performance Persistence in Swedish Mutual Funds (2013)

We investigate whether performance persistence exists on the Swedish market for equity based mutual funds for the years 1992 – 2011. We test for one-year persistence for the risk-neutral returns for eight fund categories. The method includes both an autoregression of present returns on past returns and a cross product ratio test. The results suggest that performance persistent exists on the Swedish market. The main significant evidence is found for funds investing in Sweden, Europe and globally. The persistency found is most prevalent for the period spanning from 2000 to 2010.
Citrate and the conversion of carbohydrate into fat. The regulation of fatty acid synthesis by rat liver extracts (1967)

1. The rate of fatty acid synthesis by particle-free extracts prepared from rat liver is increased greatly if the enzyme system is first activated with citrate. 2. The extent of the activation depends on the citrate concentration and on the time of activation in an interdependent manner. 3. Citrate activation is strongly dependent on temperature. 4. Tricarballylate can replace citrate as an activator, but its presence in the assay inhibits fatty acid synthesis. 5. Mg(2+) ions can replace citrate in the activation but not in the complete reaction system. 6. ATP prevents the activating effect of citrate and Mg(2+) ions. 7. The rate of fatty acid synthesis is increased by palmitoyl-dl-carnitine. This type of activation, additional to that caused by citrate, is rapid and does not depend on prior incubation. 8. Inhibition of fatty acid synthesis by palmitoyl-CoA can be prevented by palmitoyl-dl-carnitine or by increasing the concentration of protein.
In-vitro evaluation of a polyurethane compliant-layer glenoid for use in shoulder arthroplasty (2009)

A polyurethane glenoid component has been designed and manufactured as part of a total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) system based on compliant-layer (CL) technology. Compared with conventional TSA designs, this biomimetic approach offers reduced friction and wear and potentially improved longevity. In-vitro evaluation of the glenoid system has included loosening and stability tests, and wear measurement using a specially constructed wear simulator. The results obtained support the hypothesis that a CL glenoid design may provide improved resistance to dynamic loosening and rim erosion, and demonstrate superior wear performance over a standard ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene design. This study not only confirms the feasibility of a CL glenoid component but also highlights the potential to increase implant longevity, thereby allowing earlier surgical intervention before poor glenoid bone stock and soft tissue compromise the outcome of TSA.
Evidence on the determinants of equity issue method in the UK (2003)

Eckbo and Masulis (1992), Burton et al. (1999) and Armitage (1999) reported that the method used to issue new shares is one of the key determinants of the market reaction to seasoned equity offer announcements. This article develops this earlier line of research by examining a sample of 193 rights issues and 329 placings of shares made by UK firms between 1995 and 1996. It (i) details the relative popularity of rights and placings amongst London-quoted firms; (ii) compares the characteristics of the equity issues made under the different methods; (iii) examines variations in the attributes of firms which place their shares or offer them to existing investors via a rights issue and; (iv) uses logit analysis to investigate whether the determinants of offer method choice can be modelled accurately. A holdout sample of 59 placings and 29 rights issues is employed to examine the predictive ability of the logit model results. The evidence suggests that identifiable differences exist in both the size of the issue and the characteristics of the issuer, but that these differences provide only limited ability to predict equity issue methods accurately.