gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
A framework for an advanced xml topic map knowledge base (2004)

Today's intelligence analysts face the challenge of sifting through overwhelming amounts of disparate information in order to piece together meaningful assessments in a timely fashion. In many situations, they must respond to short deadlines, which limit their ability to conduct time consuming, traditional database or web searches. To alleviate this problem, analysts need access to a knowledge base that represents subject matter expertise, enables knowledge sharing, and is built upon a semantic standard that helps to maximize interoperability. 
This dissertation presents a unique methodology and overall framework for building a standards-based multidimensional knowledge base that incorporates XML Topic Map (XTM) 1.0 as the foundation block. The Multi-layered Analytical Knowledge Organization (MAKO) Framework incorporates several key concepts and associated methodologies including the Multidimensional Ontology Model (MOM), the Temporal Layer Model (TLM), and the Assessment Scenario (AS). The MOM is a formal XTM-based framework by which multiple ontological and semantic layers are defined and integrated. This model emphasizes the integration of separate domains and enables complex queries to be constructed based upon subject matter expert knowledge. The TLM consists of a temporal ontology and semantic layer that acts as a time reference for the knowledge base. TLM offers unique methods for associating knowledge base objects to the temporal reference. By doing this, serialization of objects can be performed, thus enabling temporal inferencing, constraint management, and the ability to historically preserve knowledge base modifications as world events change. Finally, the AS is a collaboration methodology by which analysts can capture their assessments via a logical XTM-based network of topics and associations. The AS represents the analyst's assessment, which is based upon the XTM standard and is therefore easily shared via standard web based protocols.
Regulation of DNA phosphorothioate modification in Salmonella enterica by DndB (2015)

DNA phosphorothioate (PT) modification, in which the non-bridging oxygen of the sugar-phosphate backbone is substituted by sulfur, occurs naturally in diverse bacteria and archaea and is regulated by the DndABCDE proteins. DndABCDE and the restriction cognate DndFGHI constitute a new type of defense system that prevents the invasion of foreign DNA in Salmonella enterica serovar Cerro 87. GAAC/GTTC consensus contexts across genomes were found to possess partial PT modifications even in the presence of restriction activity, indicating the regulation of PT. The abundance of PT in cells must be controlled to suit cellular activities. However, the regulatory mechanism of PT modification has not been characterized. The result here indicated that genomic PT modification in S. enterica is controlled by the transcriptional regulator DndB, which binds to two regions in the promoter, each possessing a 5'-TACGN(10)CGTA-3' palindromic motif, to regulate the transcription of dndCDE and its own gene. Site-directed mutagenesis showed that the Cys29 residue of DndB plays a key role in its DNA-binding activity or conformation. Proteomic analysis identified changes to a number of cellular proteins upon up-regulation and loss of PT. Considering the genetic conservation of dnd operons, regulation of PT by DndB might be widespread in diverse organisms.
Fabrication and structural, optical, and electrical characterization of multisource evaporated copper-gallium-selenide polycrystalline thin films. (1989)

Theoretical considerations for the use of chalcopyrite ternary I-III-VI₂ compounds in heterojunction photovoltaic conversion devices are presented, followed by an in-depth study of the structural, optical, and electrical characteristics of multi-source evaporated CuGaSe₂ thin films as determined by processing. Film composition was identified as the primary variable for affecting the microstructure and optical-electrical behavior of the films. Film composition was in turn dependent upon elemental flux rates and substrate related effects. Films deposited on glass and bare alumina substrates were richer in selenium than films deposited on molybdenum coated substrates. Cu-poor, near stoichiometeric, and Cu-rich compositions were obtained by varying the Cu/Ga flux ratio. Cu-poor films deposited on bare ceramic substrates were characterized by secondary impurity phase content and a tendency for cubic CuGaSe₂ formation. The cubic nature of optically thin films deposited on glass was substantiated by a lack of crystal field splitting of the valence band as observed by optical absorption measurements. Cubic-tetragonal phase behavior was monitored on optically opaque samples by observation of intensity-independent (112)/(111) x-ray diffraction peak shifts. Cu-poor films on glass were also characterized by surfaces pitting at substrate temperatures in excess of 450°C which may be related to the high surface energy of gallium. Cu-poor films deposited on molybdenum coated alumina substrates exhibited less impurity phase formation and were largely single-phase tetragonal CuGaSe₂. Cu-rich films on all substrates contained CuₓSe impurities and tetragonal CuGaSe₂.
Comparison of viro-immunological marker changes between HIV-1 and HIV-2-infected patients in France (2008)

Differences between the two infections during natural history are similar to those previously described in Africa. Once treatment is started, response is poorer in HIV-2 than in HIV-1 patients.
Causal analysis of the ACAS/TCAS sociotechnical system (2004)

Abstract. Sociotechnical systems are those which rely not only on technology but on humans and social organisation for their adequate functioning. The analysis of sociotechnical systems poses the particular challenge of synthesising methods appropriate to formerly separate scientific disciplines. One result is that prominent features of the systems are often missed during analysis. This paper points to some features of the ACAS/TCAS transport aircraft collision avoidance system which I believe could do with much closer scrutiny. 1 The Überlingen Midair Collision Sociotechnical systems contain mechanical, electrical or electronic parts but rely for their appropriate functioning on human or social organisation and actions. Analysing them is often a complex matter, not only because the systems themselves are often complex, but because analysts must somehow apply a multitude of analysis techniques which traditionally have belonged to different scientific disciplines: computer science, physical and mechanical engineering, ergonomics, psychology and organisational theory.
Culturally Competent Home Health Service Delivery for Asian Americans (2000)

This article provides nurses, home health care practitioners, health educators, social workers, and therapists with information about home health care issues concerning Asian-American populations. It covers home health care, demographic background, and health risks, with discussion of case examples in their cultural context and related cultural competency and communication perspectives.
Blending hierarchical and attribute-based file naming (2003)

A framework that treats hierarchical naming as a special case of attribute-based naming with constant rules is discussed. The framework allows the construction of a name-spaces-blending hierarchy with characteristics of flat attribute-based systems and provides a comprehensive mechanism for combining these name spaces in flexible ways to build up large distributed structures. The feasibility of this approach is demonstrated by implementing a prototype file and directory server. Client workstations require minimal modifications in order to access this service through the NFS (network file server) protocol.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">&gt;</ETX>
New approximations to the lognormal characteristic function (2012)

Computation of the lognormal characteristic function (CF) is required in analysis of many wireless communication systems. No closed-form expression exists for the lognormal CF. In this paper, two approximations to the lognormal CF are derived. The approximations are accurate over specified ranges of parameters. The first approximation is in terms of elementary mathematical functions and is useful for parameters typical in optical communication applications. The second approximation is a finite series in terms of the generalized hypergeometric functions and can be used to evaluate the lognormal CF with parameters motivated by both optical and wireless communication applications. Theoretical results are corroborated by computer simulations.
Fracture toughness determination of high volume fraction particle reinforced aluminium matrix composites (2000)

The influence of particle size and particle type on the fracture toughness of aluminium matrix composites is investigated using model composites of 99.99% purity aluminium reinforced with particles of alumina and boron carbide. These composites are produced by gas pressure infiltration, and feature a volume fraction of reinforcement near 50 vol pet. The average particle size is varied between 5 and 35 mum. Fracture properties are determined using the single specimen J-integral test method. Observations of crack propagation mechanisms are conducted by optical microscopy using the arrested crack technique. Equivalent initiation fracture toughness values (K-JC) up to 24 MPa .m(1/2) for the toughest composites are measured, a comparatively high value for a material consisting of 50 vol pet ceramic. In both composites systems, it is found that the average particle size exerts a significant influence on fracture initiation and crack propagation resistance. Microscopical investigations of the mode of fracture show that cleavage of angular particles is present, and becomes increasingly dominant in alumina reinforced composites as the average particle size increases. For composites reinforced by rounded alumina or angular boron carbide particles, matrix voiding is dominant. Particle cracking results in a lower fracture initiation roughness, while increasing particle diameter results in increased crack initiation toughness and tearing modulus.
Differential gene expression in liposarcoma: A biologic basis for clinically aggressive behavior? (2012)

Han, Dale MD; Bloom, Gregory PhD; Bui, Marilyn M. MD, PhD; Enkemann, Steven PhD; Yamauchi, Hideko MD; Han, Gang PhD; Conley, Anthony P. MD; Zager, Jonathan S. MD; Letson, Douglas MD; Gonzalez, Ricardo J. MD Author Information
Adenocarcinoma of the Uterine Cervix (1982)

BEREK, JONATHAN S.; CASTALDO, THOMAS W.; HACKER, NEVILLE F.; PETRILLI, EDMUND S.; LAGASSE, LEO D.; MOORE, J. GEORGE Author Information
Rapid, non-destructive, and volumetric characterization of zebrafish tumor models using Jones-matrix optical coherence tomography (2022)

The zebrafish is an essential animal model in pre-clinical research, especially in the field of cancer investigations. A polarization sensitive Jones matrix OCT (JM-OCT) prototype operating at 1310 nm was utilized to investigate adult control and tumor zebrafish models. Various anatomical features were characterized based on their inherent scattering and polarization properties. A motorized translation stage in combination with the prototype enabled large field-of-view imaging to investigate whole adult zebrafish non-destructively. The reflectivity, the attenuation coefficient and local polarization parameters such as the birefringence and the degree of polarization uniformity were analyzed to quantify differences in tumor versus control regions.
Principle and technique for encapsulation of user control and data information in separate frames (2002)

Present and future communication services require the integration of data and media applications to provide real-time interactive multimedia services that are reliable and secure. The popularity of the World Wide Web provides a glimpse into the potential of distributed multimedia application services. However, the Internet protocol, TCP/IP, does not have the provisions to adequately handle future real-time interactive multimedia services. Present network protocols are programmed to view and treat all user information packets alike, since application (user) control and data information are bundled within the same packet. The ATM protocol provides more flexible multimedia transmission services for dynamic and static types of information. This paper proposes techniques for enhancing the ATM protocol to enable the support of application communication services as well as network communication services. The paper advocates strict enforcement of the encapsulating of user-control and user-data information in separate and discrete frames at the network-level so that unique application communication services can be specified for the disparate application information traffics. The paper proposes the ability to identify user control and data messages at the network-level. The objective of this paper is to provide an understanding of a new protocol, which provides the capability to optimize services to each of the disparate types of traffic and facilitates the integration of media and data applications. The proposed frame adaptation layer (FAL) protocol enables the various network protocols to be aware of the required application class-of-services and provides the appropriate network services which facilitates traffic shaping and policing.
A New Program in Leadership Engineering (2010)

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is planning to pioneer and establish a new undergraduate program in Leadership Engineering. The overarching program goal is graduation of a new pedigree of qualified engineers with the "soft skills", business acumen and strategic foresight, in addition to engineering prowess, to meet the needs of industry in the 21st century. Following the recommendation from James Duderstadt's "Engineering for a Changing World", we propose a new paradigm for the education of the engineering leaders of the 21st century. The Duderstadt model mirrors the medical school training model that is credited with propelling advancement in medical practice during the last century, where the BS degree includes a broad-based curriculum of engineering design, project management, technology, ingenuity and innovation, along with business, communication, ethics, and social sciences. This foundation is then followed by post-graduate study, via a professional Master's degree program, in a specific discipline or concentration. The Leadership Engineering degree program is a first important, and viable, step towards that new paradigm. A large fraction of the graduates of the Leadership Engineering program are anticipated to pursue professional graduate degrees in a variety of engineering fields. Through a curriculum that provides a framework for building successful businesses, students graduating from the program may also move into the booming technology services sector or choose to start their own innovative companies. Finally, graduates of the Leadership Engineering program will be prepared to serve as leadership engineering educators in the K-12 sector, or for further graduate preparation in the expanding field of engineering education.
Metiv-HCC: A phase III clinical trial evaluating tivantinib (ARQ 197), a MET inhibitor, versus placebo as second-line in patients (pts) with MET-high inoperable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). (2013)

TPS4159 Background: Tivantinibis a selective, non-ATP competitive, oral inhibitor of MET, the tyrosine kinase receptor for hepatocyte growth factor (HGF). MET over-expression is associated with poor prognosis in HCC patients. A phase Ib study (Santoro et al, Br J Cancer, 2013) with tivantinib 360mg BID revealed no worsening of liver function in cirrhotic HCC pts. A randomized, placebo-controlled phase 2 study identified HCC patients with high tumor MET expression at immunohistochemistry (IHC) as the target population for tivantinib in second line (overall survival: 7.2 months on tivantinib, 3.8 months on placebo, HR: 0.38, p=0.01), and selected 240mg BID as the appropriate dose for HCC patients (Santoro et al, Lancet Oncol, 2013). Methods: Enrollment forthis phase III clinical trial (ARQ 197-A-U303, NCT01755767) has begun.Eligible pts must present with Child Pugh A; ECOG performance score &lt;1; inoperable RECIST 1.1 measurable disease; adequate bone marrow, liver and kidney functions; no prior liver transplant. Pts must have progressed after or not tolerated one prior line of systemic therapy including sorafenib and their tumor samples must be deemed MET-High by IHC at a central laboratory to be eligible. Approximately 303 pts are randomized 2:1 to receive tivantinib 240mg PO twice daily or placebo. Pts are stratified by vascular invasion, metastases, and alphafetoprotein level, and they are evaluated by CT or MRI scan at 8-week intervals. The primary endpoint is overall survival (OS). Secondary endpoints include progression-free survival and safety. Treatment continues until confirmed disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Pts discontinued from study treatment will be followed for survival. Participating centers are located in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the Americas. This trial is expected to complete enrollment by mid-2015, and an interim analysis is planned when approximately 60% of OS events are reached. Clinical trial information: NCT01755767.
Characterization of polypropylene/hydrogenated styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer blends and fabrication of micro-pyramids via micro hot embossing of blend thin-films (2015)

Polypropylene (PP)/hydrogenated styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer (HYBRAR) blends were proposed as a new material for the fabrication of optical thin-films with regular micro-pyramids <italic>via</italic> the micro hot embossing of blend thin-films.
System performance of EDGE, a proposal for enhanced data rates in existing digital cellular systems (2002)

The use of alternative modulation to provide Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) is currently being standardized for GSM by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), and is also adopted for IS-136 evolution by the Universal Wireless Communications Consortium (UWCC) in the US. This paper analyzes the system performance of the EDGE concept. Two scenarios are studied: one where EDGE is introduced in an existing GSM system with 3/9 frequency reuse, and one where EDGE is introduced as an IS-136 overlay, using a very limited amount of spectrum and 1/3 frequency reuse. Both capacity and coverage results are provided. Simulations show that the introduction of EDGE significantly increases the user bit rates in both coverage and interference limited systems compared to standard GSM. The spectral efficiency is also increased considerably. It is also shown that spectral efficiencies exceeding 0.45 bps/Hz/site can be achieved when EDGE is introduced in an IS-136 system using a 1/3 frequency reuse pattern. Further, coverage simulations indicate that existing sites can be reused when EDGE is introduced.
Fecal sterols and bacterial β‐glucuronidase activity: A preliminary metabolic epidemiology study of healthy volunteers from Umea, Sweden, and metropolitan New York (1982)

The dietary pattern, fecal bile acid and neutral sterol concentrations, and the bacterial beta-glucuronidase activity of 2 population groups with a varied risk for colon cancer development (i.e., a high-risk population in the metropolitan New York area and an intermediate-risk population in Umea, Sweden) were investigated. The average daily intake of dietary protein was the same in the 2 groups, but the fat intake was higher in Umea than in New York. The daily total fiber intake was also higher in Umea, as was the daily total stool output. The concentration of fecal secondary bile acids and beta-glucuronidase activity was lower in Umea than in New York, but the total daily excretion of these constituents was the same in both groups. The data suggest that one of the factors contributing to the lower risk of colon cancer in Umea, despite the high dietary fat intake, is the high intake of dietary whole grain and cereal fiber, which leads to an increase in stool bulk, thus diluting and/or binding promoters.
Malware Detection Using System Logs (2020)

Malware detection is one of the most critical features in many real applications, especially for the mobile platform and the Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Due to the proliferation of mobile devices and the associated app-stores, the volume of new applications growing extremely fast requires a better way to analyze all possible malicious behaviors. In this paper, we investigate the malware prediction problem using system log files that contain numbers of sequences of system calls recorded from IoT devices. We construct a suitable multi-class classification model by using the combination of hand-crafted features, (including Bag-of-Ngrams, TF-IDF, and the statistical metrics computed from the consecutive repeated system calls in each log file). Also, we consider different machine learning models, including Random Forest, Support Vector Machines, and Extreme Gradient Boosting, and measure the performance of each method in terms of precision, recall, and F1-score. The experimental results show that a combination of different features, as well as using the Extreme Gradient Boosting technique, can help us to achieve promising performance in the dataset provided by the organizers of the competition CMDC 2019.
Association of Cardiovascular Fitness and Metabolic Syndrome in Male Police Officers (2013)

Metabolic syndrome has been shown in numerous studies to be related to a higher incidence of coronary artery disease (CAD). A study by Jurca and coworkers (Med. Sci. Sports Exerc 36(8):1301-1307, 2004) found a relationship between aerobic fitness and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in a group of men enrolled in the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study (ACLS). In addition, recent work in our lab (Int J Exerc Sci 2(1): S43, 2009) has supported these findings. However, research exploring this relationship is still lacking in male police officers. Previous research has suggested that the prevalence of CAD in police officers may be higher than in the general population. Purpose: To further evaluate the association of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular fitness in male police officers. Methods: As part of an annual physical exam, 51 male fire fighters (average age = 39) underwent evaluation of risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome as defined by NCEP III. These include the presence of three or more of the following: Waist Circumference > 40", HDL Cholesterol < 40 mg/dL, Triglycerides > 150 mg/dL, Blood Glucose > 110 mg/dL, and Resting Blood Pressure > 130/85 mm Hg. Aerobic Fitness was determined by estimating VO2max from time on treadmill during a Bruce protocol. Results: The subjects were ranked and divided into quartiles based on VO2max. All data were analyzed using a Chi Square test (p < 0.05). Prevalence of metabolic syndrome increased across quartiles as cardiovascular fitness declined. Conclusion: These data suggest that as cardiovascular fitness improves, the likelihood of male police officers having metabolic syndrome decreases.