gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Nanoporous Materials with Enhanced Hydrophilicity and High Water Capacity (2008)

The main types of nanoporous adsorbents for water are identified and described with emphasis on the mechanism of adsorption, modification, improvement of the water sorption capacity, possible regeneration, and stabilization. Among the three main groups of water sorbents, i.e. inorganic materials (zeolites, clays, silica), carbon based materials and organic polymers, the first one is described in details. The significance of their porosity, chemical and structural features relative to the water adsorptive properties of each inorganic type materials is reviewed. Important features for silicates, zeolites, aluminophosphates, mesoporous materials and clays are described, which define the interactions between the water and the porous structures. The significant improvements of the water sorption capacity of nanoporous materials under modification of their surface, particle size, morphology, and chemical specificity are explored for each type of inorganic porous compounds. The hydrophilic nanoporous materials are of significant importance for construction of regularly operating sorption equipments, reversible physior chemisorption reactors for generation of heat and cold, purification of lubricants, and sensing of water with different concentrations. 2007 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
The aetiology, prevalence and morbidity of outbreaks of photosensitisation in livestock: A review (2019)

Hepatogenous photosensitisation in livestock represents a significant risk to livestock production, particularly in Australia, Brazil, and the United States. Management of toxic pastures and common pasture weeds may reduce the economic impact of photosensitisation both at a national and global level.
Forward Prediction of Aircraft Thermal Profiles Utilizing Surrogate Integrated Systems (2021)

View Video Presentation: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2021-3066.vid Real-time prediction of an aircraft’s thermal capacitance trajectory requires models that run faster than real time. A method is proposed to utilize a nonlinear autoregressive neural-network model with exogeneous input based transient surrogate of an aircraft integrated thermal management system to rapidly predict thermal trajectories. Three coupled surrogate models were trained to handle both integrated model inputs as well as uncontrollable, aleatory uncertainty sources from variations in the aircraft’s fuel thermophysical properties. The integrated surrogate models were utilized to predict updated trajectories of the overall system thermal capacity with uncertainty from mission perturbations and unknown fuel properties.
Magnesium oxide nanoparticles on green activated carbon as efficient CO2 adsorbent (2013)

This study was focused on carbon dioxide (CO2) adsorption ability using Magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles and MgO nanoparticles supported activated carbon based bamboo (BAC). The suitability of MgO as a good CO2 adsorbent was clarified using Thermodynamic considerations (Gibbs-Helmholtz relationship). The ΔH and ΔG of this reaction were − 117.5 kJ⋅mol−1 and − 65.4 kJ⋅mol−1, respectively, at standard condition (298 K and 1 atm). The complete characterization of these adsorbent were conducted by using BET, XRD, FTIR, TEM and TPD−CO2. The surface areas for MgO nanoparticles and MgO nanoparticles supported BAC were 297.1 m2/g and 702.5 m2/g, respectively. The MgO nanoparticles supported BAC shown better physical and chemical adsorption ability with 39.8 cm3/g and 6.5 mmol/g, respectively. The combination of MgO nanoparticle and BAC which previously prepared by chemical method can reduce CO2 emissions as well as better CO2 adsorption behavior. Overall, our results indicate that nanoparticles of MgO on BAC posses unique surface chemistry and their high surface reactivity coupled with high surface area allowed them to approach the goal as an efficient CO2 adsorbent.
A deeply conserved protease, acylamino acid-releasing enzyme (AARE), acts in ageing in Physcomitrella and Arabidopsis (2022)

Abstract Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are constant by-products of aerobic life. In excess, ROS lead to cytotoxic protein aggregates, which are a hallmark of ageing in animals and linked to age-related pathologies in humans. Acylamino acid-releasing enzymes (AARE) are bifunctional serine proteases, acting on oxidized proteins. AARE are found in all domains of life, albeit under different names, such as acylpeptide hydrolase (APEH/ACPH), acylaminoacyl peptidase (AAP), or oxidized protein hydrolase (OPH). In humans, AARE malfunction is associated with age-related pathologies, while their function in plants is less clear. Here, we provide a detailed analysis of AARE genes in the plant lineage and an in-depth analysis of AARE localization and function in the moss Physcomitrella and the angiosperm Arabidopsis. AARE loss-of-function mutants have not been described for any organism so far. We generated and analysed such mutants and describe a connection between AARE function, aggregation of oxidized proteins and plant ageing, including accelerated developmental progression and reduced life span. Our findings complement similar findings in animals and humans, and suggest a unified concept of ageing may exist in different life forms.
Three Dimensional PtRh Alloy Porous Nanostructures: Tuning the Atomic Composition and Controlling the Morphology for the Application of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (2012)

Abstract A strategy for the synthesis of PtRh alloy 3D porous nanostructures by controlled aggregation of nanoparticles in oleylamine is presented. The atomic ratio between the two components (Pt and Rh) is tuned by varying the concentration of precursor salts accommodating the oxidation of methanol. The morphology of PtRh alloy nanostructure is controlled by elevating the temperature of the reaction system to 240 °C. The prepared 3D porous nanostructures provide a high degree of electrochemical activity and good durability toward the methanol oxidation reaction compared to those of the commercial Pt/C (E‐TEK) and PtRh nanoparticles. Therefore, the 3D alloy porous nanostructures provide a good opportunity to explore their catalytic properties for methanol oxidation.
Key experiences of bipolar disorder (2011)

The 10th International Review of Bipolar Disorders, 12–14 May 2010, Budapest, Hungary: POSTER ABSTRACTS
(In)visible light communication (2014)

Consumer devices transform into interactive communication interfaces when visible light is used to transmit data. At home, during work or leisure time, light bulbs, toys, or other electronics and accessories can be used as environmental sensors, and act as user interfaces based on their location, play pattern, or other context provided by the Internet. Communication with light enables a true "Internet of Everything".
Sequence-dependent thermodynamics of a coarse-grained DNA model (2012)

We introduce a sequence-dependent parametrization for a coarse-grained DNA model [T. E. Ouldridge, A. A. Louis, and J. P. K. Doye, J. Chem. Phys. 134, 085101 (2011)] originally designed to reproduce the properties of DNA molecules with average sequences. The new parametrization introduces sequence-dependent stacking and base-pairing interaction strengths chosen to reproduce the melting temperatures of short duplexes. By developing a histogram reweighting technique, we are able to fit our parameters to the melting temperatures of thousands of sequences. To demonstrate the flexibility of the model, we study the effects of sequence on: (a) the heterogeneous stacking transition of single strands, (b) the tendency of a duplex to fray at its melting point, (c) the effects of stacking strength in the loop on the melting temperature of hairpins, (d) the force-extension properties of single strands, and (e) the structure of a kissing-loop complex. Where possible, we compare our results with experimental data and find a good agreement. A simulation code called oxDNA, implementing our model, is available as a free software.
Episodes of Aqueous Flooding and Effusive Volcanism Associated With Hrad Vallis, Mars (2018)

Abstract Hrad Vallis is an Amazonian‐age outflow channel located in the northwestern part of the Elysium Volcanic Province of Mars. The formation of Hrad Vallis may have been associated with catastrophic aqueous floods and volcanism, which makes determining its emplacement history important for constraining the planet's hydrological and thermal evolution during the Amazonian Period. Through geological mapping, geomorphologic analysis, and numerical simulations we assess whether Hrad Vallis formed in association with mudflows (i.e., lahars), effusive volcanism, or a combination of both processes. Among the three youngest flows in the region, the lower and upper flow units are inferred to be the products of catastrophic aqueous floods, whereas the middle unit is interpreted to be pāhoehoe‐like lava flow formed through the process of inflation over the course of decades. The latter flow unit is similar to terrestrial lava‐rise plateaus, but its emplacement may have involved interactions with surficial ice deposits, which affected the flow path and resulted in a range of lava‐water interactions. We conclude that Hrad Vallis had a complex history involving episodes of both aqueous flooding and effusive volcanism and that the interactions between lava and ice in these regions may have generated ephemeral hydrothermal systems with potential astrobiological significance.
Cataloging RFID Privacy and Security (2006)

Due to recommendations from government agencies such as the U.S. Department of Defense or the Food and Drug Administration, mandates from private sector companies such as WalMart, Metro or Tesco, and even visions such as that of the Internet of Things, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies have gained great thrust. The widespread realization of existing and envisioned applications, however, requires researchers, developers and adopters to carefully consider the way these technologies will be applied. In this paper we inspect the current research on two quality attributes that greatly impact all actors of the RFID ecosystem: privacy and security. In order to ensure an appropriate quality of service, these aspects are tackled throughout the protocol stack linking tags and readers. We explore different mechanisms and catalog them in each of these layers, discerning the attacks faced and providing technical insight on the proposed alternatives. 1
Characterization of a mutation in the cloacin structural gene causing a reduced uptake of cloacin DF13 by susceptible cells (1988)

The plasmids CloDF13-clp03 and CloDF13-clp21, obtained after nitrosoguanidine mutagenesis of pCloDF13 (Andreoli, P.M. and Nijkamp, H.J.J. (1976) Mol. Gen. Genet. 144, 159–170), encode mutant bacteriocin molecules with a reduced ability to penetrate susceptible cells (Gaastra, W., Oudega, B. and De Graaf, F.K. (1978) Biochim. Biophys. Acta 540, 301–312). DNA sequence analysis revealed that both the genes encoding the mutant bacteriocin molecules had a point-mutation which resulted in the replacement of proline54 by serine in the amino-terminal domain of the cloacin, involved in translocation. This alteration had no detectable effect on the predicted secondary structure of the proteins or on the interaction with various monoclonal antibodies. Susceptible cells with a relatively low number of receptor proteins were not killed by the bacteriocins or were less susceptible, but Escherichia coli cells with a relatively high number of efficient and functional receptor proteins were efficiently killed. Immunoblotting experiments with the latter type of cells showed that cloacin-clp03, like native cloacin DF13, was fragmented during uptake by the cells, but at a somewhat slower rate.
Full-chip inter-die parasitic extraction in face-to-face-bonded 3D ICs (2015)

Face-to-face (F2F) bonded 3D ICs are promising design solutions. However, because of the short die-to-die distance, direct coupling between the metal layers of the top and bottom dies introduces severe signal integrity problems that call for accurate extraction. This study is the first to demonstrate and compare three parasitic extraction methods of F2F-bonded 3D ICs. One is traditional die-by-die extraction, which cannot handle inter-die coupling and E-field sharing. We propose another method, holistic extraction, which treats all layers from both dies simultaneously and captures all inter-die coupling at the cost of high Layout Versus Schematic (LVS) complexity. We also propose an in-context extraction method that accounts for interface layers between dies. Carefully handling double-counting and surface layers issues, in-context extraction is LVS-friendly without losing accuracy. Full-chip analyses show that both of our extraction methods are highly accurate and able to handle various metal layers in several process nodes. It also corrects timing, power, and signal integrity errors introduced by die-by-die extraction. In-context extraction with two interface layers is highly accurate and efficient with an error of 0.9% for total ground capacitance and 0.8% for total coupling capacitance.
An apparatus to measure dropwise condensation heat transfer coefficients of steam. (1978)

An experimental apparatus was designed and constructed for the purpose of determining dropwise condensation heat transfer coefficients on condensing surfaces of different thickness. The equipment included a completely self contained condensing chamber which enclosed both the boiler and condensing surface. Variable temperature cooling water was utilized to control the heat flux. An intrinsic thermocouple was used in lieu of of the thin film resistance thermometer. Experimental data was taken fro a 0.51 mm thick stainless steel condensing surface. Results indicated the existence of a condensing curve similar in shape to the characteristic boiling curve represented by heat flux versus T sub vapor - T sub wall.
Transduction of human EPO into human bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells synergistically enhances cell-protective and migratory effects (2010)

Human bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells (hBM-MSCs) are a promising tools for cell therapy. However, the poor viability of the transplanted cells is a major limiting factor. Human erythropoietin (hEPO) has been extensively studied in non-hematopoietic tissues for its neurotrophic, anti-oxidant, anti-apoptotic, and antiinflammatory effects. In this study, we evaluate whether transduction of the hEPO gene into MSCs provides protection and affects their migration. hBM-MSCs transduced with the hEPO gene (EPO-MSCs) stably secreted high levels of hEPO (10 IU/ml) with no alteration of their mesenchymal phenotype. MSCs were also treated with 10 IU rhEPO, an amount similar to what was secreted by EPO-MSCs, to generate 10U-MSCs. Protection against H2O2-induced oxidative stress and staurosporine-induced apoptosis was registered for both EPO-MSCs and 10U-MSCs, but the protective effects were higher for the EPO-MSCs than for the 10U-MSCs. EPO-MSCs had significantly higher migration rates compared to MSCs and 10U-MSCs. We confirmed that the intracellular signaling of ERK1/2 was higher in the EPO-MSCs than 10U-MSCs. This data demonstrates that the endogenous expression of EPO may efficiently initiate the ERK1/2 signaling pathway, resulting in synergistic effects on the production of neurotrophic factors. Thus, EPO-MSCs are a good candidate for cell therapy in ischemic and neurodegenerative diseases.
Sources of variability in numbers of live births in wild golden lion tamarins (Leontopithecus rosalia) (2001)

We examined the effects of several variables on the number of live births in multiparous females in a wild population of golden lion tamarins (Leontopithecus rosalia). Independent variables included the number of infants born to a female the previous breeding season, the number of infants weaned the previous breeding season, the female's age and body mass, the number of adult males and helpers in the group, and the inbreeding coefficient of the offspring. We also tested the hypothesis that trapping and chemical immobilization during pregnancy affected the number of live births. Female body mass was the only statistically significant predictor of the number of live-born infants in the current season when both first and second peaks were included. Characteristics that predicted higher numbers of infants in the first peak of a season were the number of infants born the previous season and the body mass of the female. The greater the number of infants born the previous season, the greater the number of infants born in the first peak of the current season. Factors positively correlated with the number of live births in the second peak within a season included the number of infants born the previous season, as well as the number of available helpers. Due to sample size constraints, the analysis of litters in the second peak did not include body mass of the female as a variable. Inbreeding and handling did not affect the number of live births. We found no evidence that current reproduction negatively impacts future reproduction in this species. We also found no evidence for an age-related reduction in fertility.
Report on plenary meeting of the International Standards Organization Technical Committee 112 on vacuum standards (1992)

The International Standards Organization Technical Committee 112 (ISO/TC 112) held a plenary meeting in Moscow, USSR 15–19 April 1991. This is the first such meeting since 1972. Delegations from China, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, United States, and the USSR were present. Dana Hauschulz served as the delegate from the United States. The function of ISO/TC 112 is standardization in the field of vacuum technology both in the area of apparatus (essential characteristics, dimensions, and materials) and in the area of definitions and methods of measurement. The five resolutions adopted at this meeting pertain to ultrahigh vacuum gauging, leak detection, vacuum materials and cleaning, and vacuum pumps. These are fully described in this report. Currently, the United States has only observer status on this committee. However, in view of a resurgence of activity by this international standards body and in recognition of movement towards a global economy, the American Vacuum Society board of directors has authorized the pursuit of an active role in this international committee. The means for securing this involvement are also explained.
Appendix 1: Quality parameters of diamond (2003)

Four parameters specify the quality of diamond. These are cut, clarity, colour, weight. The categories for colour and clarity are reproduced here. The weight of diamond is expressed in carats, one carat being 0.2 g. Cut is too complicated to express in a book on QoS of telecommunications. Readers interested in this aspect are invited to read the manual referenced at the end of these tables.
Antibodies to Chlamydia trachomatis and reproductive health issues in women with SLE: a case–control study (2018)

Prevalence of antibodies to <i>C. trachomatis</i> was not increased in women with SLE. No significant association was found between these antibodies and obstetrical or cardiovascular complications.
Effects of intracavernous injection of P2X3 and NK1 receptor antagonists on erectile dysfunction induced by spinal cord transection in rats (2014)

This study aimed to explore the effects of intracavernous injection (ICI) of P2X3 and NK1 receptor antagonists on erectile dysfunction (ED) induced by spinal cord transection in rats. Sixty male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into the following three groups (20 rats each group): sham operation group (C group), thoracic spinal cord transection group (T group) and sacral spinal cord transection group (S group). An ED model was established through complete transection of the thoracic or sacral spinal cord. Intracavernous pressure (ICP) with and without injection of P2X3 (Suramin) or NK1 (GR82334) receptor antagonists was recorded 3 weeks after surgery. Immunohistochemistry was employed to detect the expression of P2X3 and NK1 receptors in the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) and smooth muscle of corpus cavernosum. Data were processed with SPSS 17.0. ICI with Suramin (0.1, 0.3 and 1 mm) or GR82334 (0.1, 0.3 and 1 mm) increased ICP dose dependently in the T and S groups. The expression of P2X3 and NK1 receptors in DRG and smooth muscle of corpus cavernosum was up-regulated in the T and S groups. It is concluded that ICI of P2X3 and NK1 receptor antagonists may improve the recovery of erectile function in a rat model with ED after spinal cord transection.
Differential effect of a PAF antagonist CV‐3988 on active and passive anaphylactic shock in various mouse strains (1991)

To define the role of platelet-activating factor (PAF) in anaphylactic shock in the mouse, the suppressive effect of CV-3988, a PAF antagonist, on active and passive anaphylactic shock was studied. Various mouse strains treated or not treated with Bordetella pertussis (B. pertussis) were used. We found that the effect of CV-3988 on anaphylactic shock in the mice that were actively sensitized with bovine serum albumin plus B. pertussis differed markedly according to mouse strain. CV-3988 suppressed the anaphylactic shock in C3H/He and CBA/JN mice at a low dose of 3 mg/kg, whereas antagonists to other mediators such as histamine, serotonin, thromboxane A2 and leukotrienes did not show a suppressive effect. This suggests that PAF plays a major role in anaphylactic shock in these strains. On the other hand, CV-3988 did not suppress active anaphylactic shock in cataract Shionogi (CTS), NOD and DS strains even at a high dose of 30 mg/kg, which could be interpreted to suggest that PAF is not active in these strains. However, this possibility was ruled out based on the similar results obtained in passive anaphylactic shock and PAF-induced shock in these mice. Passive anaphylactic shock in CTS mice mediated by IgG1 antibody was markedly suppressed by CV-3988 but not at all by antagonists to other mediators. Furthermore, the suppressive action of CV-3988 against passive anaphylactic shock, and PAF-induced shock was greatly attenuated when the mice were pretreated with B. pertussis. From these results, the conclusion can be drawn that PAF is the main mediator of active and passive anaphylactic shock in the mouse in general, even though the effect of CV-3988 differs depending on the mouse strain and on whether or not B. pertussis treatment is used.
Anellierte Pyridin‐Verbindungen aus Hydrocodon und Oxycodon, 1. Mitt.: Diepoxy‐bis‐(iminoethano)‐dinaphth[2,1‐b:1′,2′‐i]acridine2,3 (1992)

Abstract Durch Michael ‐Addition von Hydrocodon ( 1a ) oder Oxycodon ( 1b ) an deren 7‐Benzylidenverbindungen 2 werden die Enolhalbketale 3 gebildet. Durch Erhitzen von 3 mit Ammoniumacetat in Eisessig entstehen die 1,4‐Dihydropyridine 4. 4d ist durch Eintopfreaktion von 1b und 2d mit Ammoniumacetat zugänglich. Die Substanzen 4 reagieren mit Oxidationsmitteln schlagartig zu den Pyridinen 5 .
Entrapment of Ionic Tris(2,2′-Bipyridyl) Ruthenium(II) in Hydrophobic Siliceous Zeolite: O2 Sensing in Biological Environments (2008)

Synthesis of the ionic dye, tris(2,2'-bipyridyl) ruthenium(II) chloride (Ru(bpy) 3 2+.2Cl (-)) within the supercages of a highly hydrophobic zeolite Y is reported. Use of the neutral precursor Ru(bpy)Cl 2(CO) 2 allowed for high loading levels of Ru(bpy) 3 2+ (1 per 7 and 25 supercages). The emission quenching of the Ru(bpy) 3 2+-zeolite crystals dispersed in polydimethoxysiloxane (PDMS) films by dissolved oxygen in water was examined. The quenching data as a function of oxygen concentration was fit to a linear Stern-Volmer plot ( R2 = 0.98). Using the Stern-Volmer plot as calibration, changes in concentration of dissolved oxygen due to reaction with glucose in the presence of glucose oxidase was monitored. Human monocyte-derived macrophages internalized the submicron-sized Ru(bpy) 3 2+-zeolite crystals, and intracellular oxygen concentrations initiated by zymosan-mediated oxidative burst could be monitored by measuring the emission from Ru(bpy) 3 2+ by confocal fluorescence microscopy.