gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Integrated RFID and Sensor Networks: Architectures and Applications (2010)

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems and Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) represent two key technologies for ubiquitous computing that have attracted considerableattention in recent years because their use revolutionizes diverse application areas. However, these two technologies have separate research and development areas. The integration of RFID and sensor networks can increase their utilities to other scientific and engineering fields by exploiting the advantages of both technologies. In this chapter we investigate why the integration of RFID systems and WSNs is important and we identify the key requirements to achieve efficient and effective integration. We present possible architectures for integrating RFID and wireless sensor networks and provide a detailed list of real-world application examples.
Aberrant Thalamocortical Synchrony Associated with Behavioral Manifestations in Git1−/− Mice (2015)

Cross-talk between the thalamus and cortex has been implicated in attention but its pathogenic role in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) remains unknown. Here, I demonstrate that Git1 (-/-) mice, previously proposed as an animal model for ADHD, show abnormal theta oscillation in the thalamus. Multi-electrode recordings revealed that Git1 (-/-) mice have hyper-synchrony of neural activities between the thalamus and cortex. The abnormal thalamic oscillation and thalamocortical synchrony in Git1 (-/-) mice were markedly reduced by amphetamine. In addition, ethosuximide ameliorates abnormal thalamic oscillation and ADHD-like hyperactivity shown in Git1 (-/-) mice. My study suggests critical roles of GIT1 and thalamocortical neural circuitry in ADHD.
Microevolution of Cytochrome bd Oxidase in Staphylococci and Its Implication in Resistance to Respiratory Toxins Released by Pseudomonas (2006)

Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus are opportunistic pathogens and frequently coinfect the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients. P. aeruginosa secretes an arsenal of small respiratory inhibitors, like pyocyanin, hydrogen cyanide, or quinoline N-oxides, that may act against the commensal flora as well as host cells. Here, we show that with respect to their susceptibility to these respiratory inhibitors, staphylococcal species can be divided into two groups: the sensitive group, comprised of pathogenic species such as S. aureus and S. epidermidis, and the resistant group, represented by nonpathogenic species such as S. carnosus, S. piscifermentans, and S. gallinarum. The resistance in the latter group of species was due to cydAB genes that encode a pyocyanin- and cyanide-insensitive cytochrome bd quinol oxidase. By exchanging cydB in S. aureus with the S. carnosus-specific cydB, we could demonstrate that CydB determines resistance. The resistant or sensitive phenotype was based on structural alterations in CydB, which is part of CydAB, the cytochrome bd quinol oxidase. CydB represents a prime example of both microevolution and the asymmetric pattern of evolutionary change.
Experimental Investigations Concerning a New Liquid Embolization Method: Combined Administration of Ethanol-estrogen and Polyvinyl Acetate (1993)

A new embolization agent combining ethanol-estrogen and polyvinyl acetate was evaluated angiographically and histologically in 18 canine renal arterial systems. Peripheral vessels of less than 100 microns diameter were obliterated by thrombus induced by ethanol-estrogen, and larger vessels were obliterated by polyvinyl acetate casts and/or thrombus. This embolization method is easily controlled and has fewer adverse effects, so is suitable for intravascular applications, especially in the head and neck regions.
Proteomics Data Collection – 4th ProDaC Workshop 15 August 2008, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (2008)

ProDaC (Proteomics Data Collection), a "Coordination Action" within the 6(th) EU framework programme, was created to support the collection, distribution and public availability of data from proteomics experiments. Within the consortium standards are created and maintained enabling an extensive data collection within the proteomics community. Important elements of ProDaC are workshops held twice a year to allow communication between the ProDaC partners and to report the ongoing progress. The most recent assembly was the 4(th) ProDaC workshop on August 15(th), 2008, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It took place directly before the 7(th) HUPO Annual World Congress (Human Proteome Organisation). Work package coordinators and partners presented the progress achieved since the last meeting. Additionally, an EU official presented funding opportunities for proteomics in the next EU framework programme and five external speakers presented talks about their work in relation to ProDaC.
P104-M Comparison between Sample Preparation On Chip (SPOC) and Off-Line MALDI-MS Sample-Preparation Approaches for Sample Clean-Up and IMAC Enrichment (2007)

Optimized sample preparation is crucial for successful and sensitive detection of peptides by MALDI-TOF MS. In particular, the protein identification of low femtomole amounts of analyte requires further clean-up and concentrating steps to acquire significant spectra. This aspect is even more pronounced if the analysis of post-translational modifications is the goal. A prominent example is the mapping of protein phosphorylation sites, which is often hampered by the lack of phosphopeptides in spectra of crude digests. For that reason, very often micro-columns filled with reversed-phase material for clean-up, or IMAC or TiO(2) resins for phosphopeptide enrichment, are employed prior to MALDI-MS analysis. The performance of these off-line technologies will be compared to a new sample preparation on chip (SPOC) technology. The SPOC technology integrates all steps of sample preparation directly on the MALDI same-sample support by means of a patterned surface forming rings of different wetability and chemical functionality. The superior performance of this SPOC approach for sample desalting and concentrating of in-gel digests will be presented. Moreover, the analysis of protein phosphorylation using chips with IMAC functionality is compared to off-line column or bead–based strategies with respect to the efficiency and specificity of phosphopeptide enrichment.
Audio Self-supervised Learning: A Survey (2022)

Inspired by the humans' cognitive ability to generalise knowledge and skills, Self-Supervised Learning (SSL) targets at discovering general representations from large-scale data without requiring human annotations, which is an expensive and time consuming task. Its success in the fields of computer vision and natural language processing have prompted its recent adoption into the field of audio and speech processing. Comprehensive reviews summarising the knowledge in audio SSL are currently missing. To fill this gap, in the present work, we provide an overview of the SSL methods used for audio and speech processing applications. Herein, we also summarise the empirical works that exploit the audio modality in multi-modal SSL frameworks, and the existing suitable benchmarks to evaluate the power of SSL in the computer audition domain. Finally, we discuss some open problems and point out the future directions on the development of audio SSL.
Integrated photo and acceleration sensing module for robot planning and control (2003)

A modular sensor, which may jointly include photo and acceleration sensors with feedback mechanisms to improve performance, is designed to be integrated on a single CMOS chip. We describe some components of the modular sensor and the feedback control mechanism, which is synthesized from the available and permissible electronic building blocks. We then discuss the performance of the controlled sensors necessary to demonstrate reliability and repeatability of the modular sensors. These modular sensors are intended for a hierarchical and distributed control strategy by placing multiple modular sensors in key locations or throughout the surface of a robot in order to facilitate and reduce the computational effort in a global control strategy for trajectory planning, obstacle avoidance, and navigation.
Modelling of UV direct-write waveguides in single crystal lithium niobate (2006)

It has been shown that waveguide structures can be directly written into single crystal LiNbO/sub 3/ through the influence of a focussed c.w. laser source at a wavelength of 244 nm scanned across the surface.
Gastric mucous neck cell and intestinal goblet cell phenotypes in gastric adenocarcinoma. (1997)

In disease, the gastric stem cell can assume the capacity of the duodenal stem cell for divergent differentiation into either intestinal goblet cells (for example, as in intestinal metaplasia) or Brunner's gland cells (for example, as in pyloric gland/Brunner's gland metaplasia). With neoplastic transformation, this potential for divergent differentiation is maintained and gives rise to diffuse-type cancers that display either the D10 phenotype, the 17NM phenotype, or the clonal expression of both phenotypes. In the more cell cohesive (intestinal-type) tumours, differentiation for antigen expression is poorly developed and more frequently directed towards the intestinal goblet cell phenotype.
Another Moment in Time: A Follow-Up Survey on Speech-Language Pathologists' Experiences With the COVID-19 Pandemic During the Fall of 2020 (2021)

Purpose: Although the COVID-19 pandemic had been impacting K–12 education since spring 2020, educational professionals working in schools faced unique challenges at the beginning of the 2020–2021 school year. This study focused on gaining a deeper understanding of the experiences of school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) during the first half of the 2020–2021 school year and comparing these experiences to the previous spring. Method: This study involved a survey of 333 school-based SLPs working across the United States. The results of the survey were analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively to identify key themes and trends related to communication, service delivery models, changes in job requirements, confidence levels, and personal challenges. Results: Results indicated that SLPs' experiences in fall 2020 differed from spring 2020 and varied in multiple ways. In the fall of 2020, participants indicated a higher level of confidence and felt communication with their districts improved overall. However, SLPs faced new challenges related to varying service delivery models (i.e., in person, virtual, and hybrid) and continued to face some challenges that remained from the spring of 2020, such as lack of resources. Conclusions: There is much to learn from school-based SLPs' experiences during the fall of 2020, which varied in key ways from their experiences in the spring of 2020. It is important to document SLPs' resilience, hard work, and continued impact while supporting students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Colloidal Crystal Templating to Produce Hierarchically Porous LiFePO4 Electrode Materials for High Power Lithium Ion Batteries (2009)

Porous LiFePO4 has been prepared via a solution-based templating technique. Beads of poly(methyl methacrylate) were synthesized with diameters of 100, 140, and 270 nm and used to form colloidal crystal templates to produce LiFePO4, which featured pores spanning from 10 to 100 nm. The use of colloidal crystal templates allowed an examination of the effects of pore size on the electrochemical properties. The templated LiFePO4 samples were fully characterized using SEM, TEM, XRD, Rietveld analysis, and nitrogen sorption prior to electrochemical testing. The materials with the largest pores, around 100 nm diameter, gave the best discharge capacities, with 160 mA h g−1 at 0.1C and 115 mA h g−1 at 5C being achieved. This compares with a theoretical discharge capacity of 170 mA h g−1.
The Contact State Monitoring for Seal End Faces Based on Acoustic Emission Detection (2015)

Monitoring the contact state of seal end faces would help the early warning of the seal failure. In the acoustic emission (AE) detection for mechanical seal, the main difficulty is to reduce the background noise and to classify the dispersed features. To solve these problems and achieve higher detection rates, a new approach based on genetic particle filter with autoregression (AR-GPF) and hypersphere support vector machine (HSSVM) is presented. First, AR model is used to build the dynamic state space (DSS) of the AE signal, and GPF is used for signal filtering. Then, multiple features are extracted, and a classification model based on HSSVM is constructed for state recognition. In this approach, AR-GPF is an excellent time-domain method for noise reduction, and HSSVM has advantage on those dispersed features. Finally experimental data shows that the proposed method can effectively detect the contact state of the seal end faces and has higher accuracy rates than some other existing methods.
Reduction of Glut1 in the Neural Retina But Not the RPE Alleviates Polyol Accumulation and Normalizes Early Characteristics of Diabetic Retinopathy (2021)

Hyperglycemia is a key determinant for development of diabetic retinopathy (DR). Inadequate glycemic control exacerbates retinopathy, while normalization of glucose levels delays its progression. In hyperglycemia, hexokinase is saturated and excess glucose is metabolized to sorbitol by aldose reductase via the polyol pathway. Therapies to reduce retinal polyol accumulation for the prevention of DR have been elusive because of low sorbitol dehydrogenase levels in the retina and inadequate inhibition of aldose reductase. Using systemic and conditional genetic inactivation, we targeted the primary facilitative glucose transporter in the retina, Glut1, as a preventative therapeutic in diabetic male and female mice. Unlike WT diabetics, diabetic <i>Glut1</i><sup>+/-</sup> mice did not display elevated Glut1 levels in the retina. Furthermore, diabetic <i>Glut1</i><sup>+/-</sup> mice exhibited ameliorated ERG defects, inflammation, and oxidative stress, which was correlated with a significant reduction in retinal sorbitol accumulation. Retinal pigment epithelium-specific reduction of Glut1 did not prevent an increase in retinal sorbitol content or early hallmarks of DR. However, like diabetic <i>Glut1</i><sup>+/-</sup> mice, reduction of Glut1 specifically in the retina mitigated polyol accumulation and diminished retinal dysfunction and the elevation of markers for oxidative stress and inflammation associated with diabetes. These results suggest that modulation of retinal polyol accumulation via Glut1 in photoreceptors can circumvent the difficulties in regulating systemic glucose metabolism and be exploited to prevent DR.<b>SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT</b> Diabetic retinopathy affects one-third of diabetic patients and is the primary cause of vision loss in adults 20-74 years of age. While anti-VEGF and photocoagulation treatments for the late-stage vision threatening complications can prevent vision loss, a significant proportion of patients do not respond to anti-VEGF therapies, and mechanisms to stop progression of early-stage symptoms remain elusive. Glut1 is the primary facilitative glucose transporter for the retina. We determined that a moderate reduction in Glut1 levels, specifically in the retina, but not the retinal pigment epithelium, was sufficient to prevent retinal polyol accumulation and the earliest functional defects to be identified in the diabetic retina. Our study defines modulation of Glut1 in retinal neurons as a targetable molecule for prevention of diabetic retinopathy.
Transgenic Rice Expressing Ictb and FBP/Sbpase Derived from Cyanobacteria Exhibits Enhanced Photosynthesis and Mesophyll Conductance to CO2 (2015)

To find a way to promote the rate of carbon flux and further improve the photosynthetic rate in rice, two CO2-transporting and fixing relevant genes, Ictb and FBP/Sbpase, which were derived from cyanobacteria with the 35SCaMV promotor in the respective constructs, were transformed into rice. Three homologous transgenic groups with Ictb, FBP/Sbpase and the two genes combined were constructed in parallel, and the functional effects of these two genes were investigated by physiological, biochemical and leaf anatomy analyses. The results indicated that the mesophyll conductance and net photosynthetic rate were higher at approximately 10.5-36.8% and 13.5-34.6%, respectively, in the three groups but without any changes in leaf anatomy structure compared with wild type. Other physiological and biochemical parameters increased with the same trend in the three groups, which showed that the effect of FBP/SBPase on improving photosynthetic capacity was better than that of ICTB and that there was an additive effect in ICTB+FBP/SBPase. ICTB localized in the cytoplasm, whereas FBP/SBPase was successfully transported to the chloroplast. The two genes might show a synergistic interaction to promote carbon flow and the assimilation rate as a whole. The multigene transformation engineering and its potential utility for improving the photosynthetic capacity and yield in rice were discussed.
Uterine prolapse and hypocalcemia in dairy cows (1984)

Blood samples were collected from 53 dairy cows with uterine prolapse and from 53 cows with normal parturition (no uterine prolapse) matched by dairy as controls for various management programs among dairies. Cows with uterine prolapse had significantly lower total serum calcium content than did controls (P less than 0.01). Mean (+/- SEM) serum calcium content (mg/dl) for affected cows and controls were 6.08 (+/- 0.25) and 6.96 (+/- 0.20), respectively. Severe hypocalcemia (less than 4 mg/dl) was found in 10 (19%) of the affected cows, compared with 1 (1.8%) of the controls. Fifteen (28%) of the affected cows had moderate hypocalcemia (4.1 to 6.0 mg/dl), compared with 14 (26%) of the controls; 19 (36%) of the affected cows were mildly hypocalcemic (6.1 to 7.9 mg/dl), compared with 25 (47%) of the controls. Nine (17%) of the affected cows and 13 (25%) of the controls were within the normal range of calcium content (greater than 8 mg/dl). Nine of the affected cows were first-calf cows. The serum of these animals did not have significantly lower calcium concentrations, compared with controls matched by parity. Serum calcium values (mg/dl) for 9 first-calf cows and the 9 matched controls were 7.24 (+/- 0.42) and 7.00 (+/- 0.39), respectively. It was concluded that hypocalcemia was associated with uterine prolapse in multiparous dairy cows and, along with other factors, is involved as an etiologic factor for this puerperal condition.
Clinical Evaluation of the Use of Locally Delivered Chlorhexidine in Periodontal Maintenance Therapy (2007)

Both treatments were equally effective in periodontal health reestablishment in inflamed single-root sites of maintenance patients. However, for deep pockets, the chlorhexidine gluconate chip was more effective than SRP in reducing PD.
Characterization of chromatin modified with ethyl acetimidate (1977)

The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) has recently established in Rel. 14 a network-assisted resource allocation scheme for vehicular broadcast communications. Such novel paradigm is known as vehicle--to--vehicle (V2V) \\textit{mode-3} and consists in eNodeBs engaging only in the distribution of sidelink subchannels among vehicles in coverage. Thereupon, without further intervention of the former, vehicles will broadcast their respective signals directly to their counterparts. Because the allotment of subchannels takes place intermittently to reduce signaling, it must primarily be conflict-free in order not to jeopardize the reception of signals. We have identified four pivotal types of allocation requirements that must be guaranteed: one quality of service (QoS) requirement and three conflict conditions which must be precluded in order to preserve reception reliability. The underlying problem is formulated as a maximization of the system sum-capacity with four types of constraints that must be enforced. In addition, we propose a three-stage suboptimal approach that is cast as multiple independent knapsack problems (MIKPs). We compare the two approaches through simulations and show that the latter formulation can attain acceptable performance at lesser complexity.
Fatigue Behavior of Stainless Steel, Titanium, and Cobalt Chromium Molybdenum Spinal Rods (2010)

The objective of this study was to measure and compare the fatigue behavior of 316L stainless steel, titanium (Ti-6Al-4V), and cobalt chromium molybdenum (CoCrMo) spinal rods in vitro. Spinal rods are used to immobilize the spine while fusion of the vertebrae occurs (spinal arthrodesis). Implanted spinal rods are subjected to cyclic loading and are therefore susceptible to fatigue failure if fusion does not occur sufficiently quickly. A significant number of spinal rod fatigue failures have been observed between six months to one year following surgical implantation. On average, the spine will experience about 3 million cycles per year. Stress overloads can result in permanent deformation or immediate failure of the rod, however these overloads are seldom the root cause of failure—rods typically fail by fatigue [1].
If Looks Could Kill: Anger Attributions are Intensified by Affordances for Doing Harm - eScholarship (2013)

Running Head: ANGER JUDGMENTS AND DANGER If Looks Could Kill: Anger Attributions are Intensified by Affordances for Doing Harm Colin Holbrook 1, 4, * Andrew Galperin 2, 4 Daniel M. T. Fessler 1, 4 Kerri L. Johnson 2, 3, 4 Gregory A. Bryant 3, 4 Martie G. Haselton 2, 3, 4 Department of Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles Department of Communication Studies, University of California, Los Angeles Center for Behavior, Evolution, and Culture, University of California, Los Angeles Word count: 3,745 * Corresponding author: Department of Anthropology University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, California 90095-1553 Email: cholbrook01@ucla.edu PAPER ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION IN EMOTION
Robots As Cooperative Partners... We Hope... (2016)

Robots are increasingly becoming a real presence in our lives. From self-driving cars to autonomous drones to assistance robots, what is the state of the robot technology? How good IS our human-robot communication? How will robots (in many forms) become partners in our lives and in our work. This panel brings together robot practitioners (and several of their robots) on stage to talk about, and demonstrate, where all of this is going.
Effects of Fin Shapes and Arrangements on Heat Transfer for Impingement/Effusion Cooling With Crossflow (2005)

The present paper has investigated the effects of fin on the flow and heat/mass transfer characteristics for the impingement/effusion cooling with crossflow. The fins of circular or rectangular shape are installed between two perforated plates and the crossflow passes between these two plates. The blowing ratio is changed from 0.5 to 1.5 for a fixed jet Reynolds number of 10,000. A naphthalene sublimation method is used to obtain the local heat/mass transfer coefficients on the effusion plate. A numerical calculation is also performed to investigate the flow characteristics. Flow and heat/mass transfer characteristics are changed significantly due to installation of fins. In the injection region, wall jet spreads more widely than the case without fins because fin prevents the wall jet from being swept away by the crossflow. In the effusion region, higher heat/mass transfer coefficient is obtained due to the flow disturbance and acceleration by the fin. As the blowing ratio increases, the effects of fin against the crossflow become more significant and then the higher average heat/mass transfer coefficients are obtained. Especially, the cases with rectangular fins have about 40%∼45% enhancement at the high blowing ratio of M = 1.5. However, the increase of blockage effect gives more pressure loss in the channel.