gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Influence of organisational and legal changes in the Municipal Sports and Recreation Centre on the effectiveness of provided services (2021)

The article is focused on a research hypothesis that local governments should join the restructuration programs of municipal companies more actively, because their slowly changing way of management does not d allow them to be efficient enough, and at the same time, cheaper and competitive. Privatization is one of the restructuration methods recommended by the local governments which already have implemented it. These are the actions which many local governments needlessly refrain and postpone them in the time being, being afraid of the size and scale of the changes in a company after their implementation. Local communities lose on such proceeding as they are forced to use expensive low-quality services.
A Zero-One Law for Secure Multi-Party Computation with Ternary Outputs (full version). (2011)

Abstract. There are protocols to privately evaluate any function in the passive (honest-but-curious) setting assuming that the honest nodes are in majority. For some specific functions, protocols are known which remain secure even without an honest majority. The seminal work by Chor and Kushilevitz [7] gave a complete characterization of Boolean functions, showing that each Boolean function either requires an honest majority, or is such that it can be privately evaluated regardless of the number of colluding nodes. The problem of discovering the threshold for secure evaluation of more general functions remains an open problem. Towards a resolution, we provide a complete characterization of the security threshold for functions with three different outputs. Surprisingly, the zero-one law for Boolean functions extends to Z3, meaning that each function with range Z3 either requires honest majority or tolerates up to n colluding nodes. 1
Determination of the pressure volume characteristics of the aorta in vivo (1972)

Article Determination of the pressure volume characteristics of the aorta in vivo was published on January 1, 1972 in the journal Biomedical Engineering / Biomedizinische Technik (volume 17, issue 3).
Toward Optimal Energy Management of Microgrids via Robust Two-Stage Optimization (2016)

This paper considers energy management in a grid-connected microgrid which has multiple conventional generators (CGs), renewable generators and energy storage systems (ESSs). A robust two-stage optimization approach is presented to schedule the energy generation under uncertainties, aimed at minimizing the long-term average operating cost subject to realistic operational and service constraints. The first stage of optimization determines hourly unit commitment of the CGs via a day-ahead scheduling, and the second stage performs economic dispatch of the CGs, ESSs, and energy trading via a real-time scheduling. The combined solution meets the need of handling large uncertainties in the load demands and renewable generation, and provides an efficient solution under limited computational resource which approximately optimizes the long-term average operating cost while meeting the quality-of-service requirements. The performance of the proposed strategy is evaluated by simulations based on real load demand and renewable generation data.
Optimizing Exact Genetic Linkage Computations (2004)

Genetic linkage analysis is a challenging application which requires Bayesian networks consisting of thousands of vertices. Consequently, computing the probability of data, which is needed for learning linkage parameters, using exact computation procedures calls for an extremely efficient implementation that carefully optimizes the order of conditioning and summation operations. In this paper, we present the use of stochastic greedy algorithms for optimizing this order. Our algorithm has been incorporated into the newest version of SUPERLINK, which is a fast genetic linkage program for exact likelihood computations in general pedigrees. We demonstrate an order of magnitude improvement in run times of likelihood computations using our new optimization algorithm and hence enlarge the class of problems that can be handled effectively by exact computations.
FBG-based smart textiles for continuous monitoring of respiratory movements for healthcare applications (2010)

The potential impact of optical fiber sensors embedded into medical textiles for the continuous monitoring of the patients is presented. We report on a novel non-intrusive optical sensing technology designed to measure the elongation due to abdominal and thoracic motions during breathing. The developed sensor can successfully sense textile elongation between 0.1% and 5%, while maintaining the stretching properties of the textile substrates for a good comfort of the patient. The solution prototyped shows a high stability and good reproducibility allowing consideration of a mobile or static application with an easier integration in all kinds of garment by stitching the sensor to the garment. The sensor is coupled to a compact, real time and accurate monitoring system which could be interfaced to a conventional monitor for medical application or to a wireless system for all mobile and ambulatory applications.
Annealing kinetics of electrodeposited lithium dendrites (2015)

The densifying kinetics of lithium dendrites is characterized with effective activation energy of Ea ≈ 6 - 7 kcal mol(-1) in our experiments and molecular dynamics computations. We show that heating lithium dendrites for 55 °C reduces the representative dendrites length λ¯(T,t) up to 36%. NVT reactive force field simulations on three-dimensional glass phase dendrites produced by our coarse grained Monte Carlo method reveal that for any given initial dendrite morphology, there is a unique stable atomic arrangement for a certain range of temperature, combined with rapid morphological transition (∼10 ps) within quasi-stable states involving concurrent bulk and surface diffusions. Our results are useful for predicting the inherent structural characteristics of lithium dendrites such as dominant coordination number.
Approaches for enhancing the analysis of chemical space for drug discovery (2022)

Quantitative and qualitative generation and analysis of chemical space require novel approaches for handling the increasing number of molecules and their information available in chemical databases (including emerging ultra-large libraries). Chemical space is a conceptual framework that goes beyond visual representation in low dimensions. However, the graphical representation of chemical space has several practical applications in drug discovery and beyond.
Malignus kevert Müller-cső-eredetű tumor komplex kezelése (2018)

As overall survival has not increased in recent decades by using combined chemotherapy, there is no congruent consensus associated with the optimal treatment. The standard surgical treatment is total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy, although due to high rates of recurrence and metastases, the necessity of lymphadenectomy and postoperative treatment is in the focus of recent studies. Though postoperative irradiation improves local control, the beneficial effect on overall survival is still not proven. Adjuvant chemotherapy decreases the rate of both pelvic and extrapelvic recurrence at the same time, although there is no recommendation for the optimal chemoterapeutic agent. Multimodal therapy should lead to better outcomes. Recently there are many ongoing studies with biologic and target therapies to improve efficiency, however, the relevant results will be disclosed in many years only, due to the small number of patients. Orv Hetil. 2018; 159(19): 741-7747.
Temperature-Dependent Raman Spectroscopy of Lithium Triflate−PEO Complexes: Phase Equilibrium and Component Interactions (2009)

Poly(ethylene oxide) and complexes of lithium trifluorosulfonate-poly(ethylene oxide) (LiTf-PEO) with 4 <or= O/Li <or= 18 have been studied by Raman spectroscopy from room temperature up to 160 degrees C. The Raman spectrum of the (PEO)(3)LiTf defined compound has been deduced from the experimental data. Subtraction of the Raman spectrum due to (PEO)(3)LiTf in each sample allowed us to determine for the first time the composition and the Li(+)-Tf(-) and Li(+)-PEO interactions in the part of the polymer not crystallized as (PEO)(3)LiTf. It is shown that the local interactions between cation and anion or between cation and PEO chain persist even in the melted state, up to near the liquidus temperature. In particular, the Li(+)-PEO interactions decrease significantly just below the liquidus temperature with a simultaneous strong increase in the ion pair concentration.
Decentralized Trusted Timestamping using the Crypto Currency Bitcoin (2015)

Trusted timestamping is a process for proving that certain information existed at a given point in time. This paper presents a trusted timestamping concept and its implementation in form of a web-based service that uses the decentralized Bitcoin block chain to store anonymous, tamper-proof timestamps for digital content. The service allows users to hash files, such as text, photos or videos, and store the created hashes in the Bitcoin block chain. Users can then retrieve and verify the timestamps that have been committed to the block chain. The non-commercial service enables anyone, e.g., researchers, authors, journalists, students, or artists, to prove that they were in possession of certain information at a given point in time. Common use cases include proving that a contract has been signed, a photo taken, a video recorded, or a task completed prior to a certain date. All procedures maintain complete privacy of the user's data.
Effect of Phosphate or Magnesium Cathartics on Serum Calcium (1978)

The administration of a commercial phosphate cathartic in conventional doses to normal subjects prior to barium enema resulted in a striking increase in serum phosphorus levels followed by a decline in serum calcium levels in all subjects. Changes were highly significant (<i>P</i>&lt;.01) when compared with control subjects who were prepared for the same procedure with magnesium citrate. Levels of serum potassium also decreased significantly (<i>P</i>&lt;.01) but not serum sodium, chloride, bicarbonate, or magnesium. (<i>Arch Intern Med</i>138:1114-1116, 1978)
Exporting 3D Geoinforamtion from Baggis Database to CityGML (2009)

The objective of this research was to investigate how to export 3D data from an existing database, Baggis. The data was to be exported in CityGML format, a relatively new format used to represent 3-dimensional city models. The study area was the region of Stockholm, but the objective was to write a general plugin that would work for any area in the database. Digpro AB has developed a Java application called DP/Spatial, which is where the plugin was implemented. The plugin, also written in Java, is run from the client side and the server returns a compressed CityGML file which contains all the buildings and other features in the area. As the database contained several types of geometries, they were all evaluated to determine whether they should be included or not. The geometry types that were included all have a corresponding class in CityGML. The data was stored in an Oracle Spatial database containing geometries in LoD2, Level-of-Detail 2. The database includes basic building geometries and a terrain model consisting of triangles. All building entities also contain address information, fetched from a database different from the Oracle Spatial database where the building geometries are stored. The plugin fetches the geometries from the database, sorts the geometries and generates the corresponding CityGML. The results are then zipped and sent to the client. A custom CityGML viewer was also developed by using Direct3D and C#. To evaluate the exported data, three different CityGML viewers were used, LandXplorer, Aristoteles and the custom, more basic CityGML viewer written especially for this research. The results of the research are a fully functional plugin for Digpro’s software DP/Spatial and a basic but functional CityGML viewer. The conclusion of the research is that the plugin was well implemented in the system, the exports work flawlessly and the CityGML files can be opened in the two available CityGML viewers. The custom CityGML viewer provides basic usability, more than enough to validate the exported data.
Genetic variants in PLG, LPA, and SIGLEC 14 as well as smoking contribute to plasma plasminogen levels (2014)

Plasminogen is the precursor of the serine protease plasmin, a central enzyme of the fibrinolytic system. Plasma levels of plasminogen vary by almost 2-fold among healthy individuals, yet little is known about its heritability or genetic determinants in the general population. In order to identify genetic factors affecting the natural variation of plasminogen levels, we performed a genome-wide association study and linkage analysis in a sample of 3456 young healthy individuals who participated in the Genes and Blood Clotting Study (GABC) or the Trinity Student Study (TSS). Heritability of plasminogen levels was 48.1% to 60.0%. Tobacco smoking and female sex were associated with higher levels of plasminogen. In the meta-analysis, 11 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in 2 regions reached genome-wide significance (P < 5.0E-8). Of these, 9 SNPs were near the PLG or LPA genes on Chr6q26, whereas 2 were on Chr19q13 and 5' upstream of SIGLEC14. These 11 SNPs represented 4 independent signals and collectively explained 6.8% of plasminogen level variation in the study populations. The strongest association was observed for a nonsynonymous SNP in the PLG gene (R523W). Individuals bearing an additional copy of this allele had an average decrease of 13.4% in plasma plasminogen level.
Effect of composition on the structure and electrical properties of As-Se-Cu glasses (1983)

As-Se-Cu glasses, with Cu content varying between 5 and 25 at. %, were produced by quenching from the melt. The values of resistivity and activation energy for conduction decreased continuously with increasing the copper content. Memory switching phenomena was observed in glasses containing Cu less than 20 at. %. Glasses containing higher Cu concentration showed a reverse switching cycle. Thermally induced changes in the structural properties have been examined using x-ray diffraction, differential thermal analysis, and scanning electron microscopy. The results were discussed on the basis of thermally induced transformations.
Frame bit allocation for the H.264/AVC video coder via Cauchy-density-based rate and distortion models (2005)

Based on the observation that a Cauchy density is more accurate in estimating the distribution of the ac coefficients than the traditional Laplacian density, rate and distortion models with improved accuracy are developed. The entropy and distortion models for quantized discrete cosine transform coefficients are justified in a frame bit-allocation application for H.264. Extensive analysis with carefully selected anchor video sequences demonstrates a 0.24-dB average peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR) improvement over the JM 8.4 rate control algorithm, and a 0.33-dB average PSNR improvement over the TM5-based bit-allocation algorithm that has recently been proposed for H.264 by Li et al. The analysis also demonstrates 20% and 60% reductions in PSNR variation among the encoded pictures when compared to the JM 8.4 rate control algorithm and the TM5-based bit-allocation algorithm, respectively.
Computer programs to support clinical decision making (1987)

Computer programs to assist with medical decision making have long been anticipated by physicians with both curiosity and concern. This article summarizes the current status of computer-based medical decision support, the goals of system developers, the reasons for slow progress since the field began almost 30 years ago, and the logistical and scientific challenges that lie ahead. It emphasizes in particular that decision-support programs are intended to serve as tools for trained practitioners who retain ultimate responsibility for determining diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. (<i>JAMA</i>1987;258:61-66)
Kinetic studies in the chemistry of rubber and related materials. III. Thermochemistry and mechanisms of olefin oxidation (1946)

The first page of this article is displayed as the abstract.
Analog Video Signal Recording and Playback Characteristics of Magneto-optical Memory Disk (1987)

For real time recording of analog video signals, we developed a high performance RE-TM magneto-optical disk by the technique of alloy target sputtering and a new optical pickup based on the principle of Brewster angle. Real time recording of analog video signals with SNR of 45 dB and estimated life time of more than 10 yerars was achieved.
Hidden Markov model-based 3D path-matching using raytracing-generated Wi-Fi models (2012)

We propose an efficient approach to probabilistic 3D indoor path-matching and localization based on Wi-Fi-signal measurements using Hidden Markov Model-based (HMM) algorithms. Given a 3D model of the building, we derive high-resolution emission probabilities and transition probabilities from raytracing-generated Wi-Fi signal propagations. Therefore we use both the generated signal-strength values and the geometric information of the 3D model. Based on the emission and transition probabilities and a sequence of Wi-Fi signal measurements provided by the client, the HMM-based algorithm computes the most probable path through the building.
Long-term Survival Following Induction Chemoradiotherapy and Esophagectomy for Esophageal Carcinoma—Invited Critique (2001)

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing to use our site, or clicking "Continue," you are agreeing to our Cookie Policy | Continue JAMA Surgery HomeNew OnlineCurrent IssueFor Authors Podcast Publications JAMA JAMA Network Open JAMA Cardiology JAMA Dermatology JAMA Health Forum JAMA Internal Medicine JAMA Neurology JAMA Oncology JAMA Ophthalmology JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery JAMA Pediatrics JAMA Psychiatry JAMA Surgery Archives of Neurology & Psychiatry (1919-1959) JN Learning / CMESubscribeJobsInstitutions / LibrariansReprints & Permissions Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Statement 2023 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved Search All JAMA JAMA Network Open JAMA Cardiology JAMA Dermatology JAMA Forum Archive JAMA Health Forum JAMA Internal Medicine JAMA Neurology JAMA Oncology JAMA Ophthalmology JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery JAMA Pediatrics JAMA Psychiatry JAMA Surgery Archives of Neurology & Psychiatry Input Search Term Sign In Individual Sign In Sign inCreate an Account Access through your institution Sign In Purchase Options: Buy this article Rent this article Subscribe to the JAMA Surgery journal
Development of Feature Extractor for Visible-Light Iris Recognition Using Multi-task CNN (2021)

The purpose of this study is to realize a visible-light iris authentication method with the same accuracy as personal authentication using near-infrared iris images. We proposed the feature extractor using the multi-task CNN (Convolutional Neural Network) and compared with the authentication accuracy of the single-task CNN. From the experimental results, the EER (Equal Error Rate) of multi-task CNN was up to 2.27% lower than that of single-task CNN. The authentication performance was improved by using the feature extractor of multi-task CNN.
Psychological impact of genetic and clinical screening for pulmonary fibrosis on asymptomatic first-degree relatives of affected individuals (2021)

Screening for pulmonary fibrosis may help to identify early stages of the disease. We assessed the psychological impact of screening undiagnosed first-degree relatives of patients with pulmonary fibrosis by administering two validated measures after participants received their results: the Decisional Regret Scale and the Feelings About genomiC Testing Results Questionnaire. More than 90% of relatives reported either no or mild decisional regret. Increased measures of decisional regret and negative feelings were present in those found to have a low diffusion capacity of carbon monoxide or interstitial lung abnormalities. Results of telomere length and genetic testing did not significantly impact regret.
Automatic calibration of powder diffraction experiments using two-dimensional detectors (2007)

Calibration of powder diffraction experiments using area detectors is essential to extract high quality one-dimensional powder diffraction pattern. Precise calibration necessitates a sensible characterization of the Debye-Scherrer rings formed on the detector plane. An algorithm, designed and developed to automate this process, is described in this paper. All the parameters required for an experimental calibration are extracted using robust pattern recognition techniques. Several image preprocessing methods are employed, reducing the computational cost but retaining high signal quality. A modified version of a one-dimensional Hough transformation is used to determine the final parameters of the ellipses. After extraction, the parameters are optimized using nonlinear least squares fit. The presented algorithm is insensitive to image artefacts and was successfully applied to a large number of calibration images. The performance of the algorithm is demonstrated by the comparison of results obtained from the presented automatic calibration method and an existing manual method.
The New rich in China: future rulers, present lives (2009)

Part 1: Introduction 1 The New Rich in China: The consequences of social change, David Goodman and Xiaowei Zang Part 2: Class, Status, and Power 2 Why there is no new middle class, David Goodman 3 Class and Stratum: The politics of description, Yingjie Guo 4 Social status, Xiaowei Zang Part 3:Agencies and Structures 5 CEOs and the corporate sector, Colin Hawes 6 Women Entrepreneurs and Local Politics, Minglu Chen 7 The Professional Middle Classes: Management and politics, Ivan Cucco 8 Lawyers, Doctors and Professors, Jingqing Yang 9 Small town entrepreneurs, Beatriz Carrillo 10 National minority entrepreneurs and activists, Tim Oakes and Wu Xiaoping Part 4: Life styles 11 What's in a high-class neighbourhood? Housing and ethical self-government for Beijing's new rich, Luigi Tomba 12 Cultural constructions, Stephanie Helmyrk Donald 13 New Symbolic Wealth: The Best Things Come in Small Boxes, Carolyn Cartier 14 The Maid's story: New rich family life styles, Sun Wanning 15 Women in Public, Louise Edwards 16 For love or money? Commercial sex and the new rich in reform-era China, Elaine Jeffreys
An Improved Energy Management Strategy for Hybrid Energy Storage System in Light Rail Vehicles (2018)

A single-objective optimization energy management strategy (EMS) for an onboard hybrid energy storage system (HESS) for light rail (LR) vehicles is proposed. The HESS uses batteries and supercapacitors (SCs). The main objective of the proposed optimization is to reduce the battery and SC losses while maintaining the SC state of charge (SOC) within specific limits based on the distance between consecutive LR stations. To do this, a series of optimized SOC limits is used to prevent the SC from becoming exhausted prematurely instead of the standard SC SOC penalty term in the cost function. Meanwhile, a rule-based EMS (RB-EMS) is used to give the SCs charging priority over the batteries when the vehicle is braking. Moreover, a simplified method for the optimization is proposed to reduce the computational burden. Simulation and experimental results for the proposed EMS and a standard SC SOC penalty-based cost function optimization are provided to evaluate losses. As a result, it is shown that the proposed EMS, compared with standard SC SOC penalty-based cost function optimization, decreases losses and prevents the SOC from reach the discharging limits.