gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Express cubes: Improving the performance of k-ary n-cube interconnection networks (1989)

Abstruct-Express cubes are k-ary n-cube interconnection net-works augmented by express channels that provide a short path for nonlocal messages. An express cube combines the logarithmic diameter of a multistage network with the wire-efficiency and ability to exploit locality of a low-dimensional mesh network. The insertion of express channels reduces the network diameter and thus the distance component of network latency. Wire length is in-creased allowing networks to operate with latencies that approach the physical speed-of-light limitation rather than being limited by node delays. Express channels increase wire bisection in a manner that allows the bisection to be controlled independent of the choice of radix, dimension, and channel width. By increasing wire bisection to saturate the available wiring media, throughput can be substantially increased. With an express cube both latency and throughput are wire-limited and within a small factor of the
Continuous deadbeat control. (1991)

A deadbeat control (finite time settling control) is considered proper to sampled data control systems. In continuous control systems, required data are available at any instant and the control manipulation is incessantly carried out. A question may arise whether there are any controls only applicable to the sampled data control systems but not to the continuous ones. The author attempted to realize the deadbeat control in the continuous control systems and have discovered a new control named a continuous deadbeat control. The key of the continuous deadbeat control is a delay element in its controller. This control can be applicable to the sampled data control systems. The continuous deadbeat control is a robust control which is less susceptible to noise and parameter variations. The robustness is a feature of the continuous control systems. The response time can be made much shorter than that of conventional controls in the continuous control systems. This paper presents the continuous deadbeat control and describes its characteristics while making comparison with others.
Improving Meetings with Microphone Array Algorithms (2003)

Two prevalent species of slugs exist in the same region of which P. ibera has capability to play a role as intermediate host of nematode helminths. Radular morphology within the slug species may be also systemically informative.
Mining library specifications using inductive logic programming (2008)

Software libraries organize useful functionalities in order to promote modularity and code reuse. A typical library is used by client programs through an application programming interface (API) that hides its internals from the client. Typically, the rules governing the correct usage of the API are documented informally. In many cases, libraries may have complex API usage rules and unclear documentation. As a result, the behaviour of the library under some corner cases may not be well understood by the programmer. Formal specifications provide a precise understanding of the API behaviour.
Single-lobe phased-array diode lasers (1985)

We show mathematically that the lowest-order supermode of a real-refractive-index phase-locked semiconductor diode laser array, which radiates into a single narrow far-field lobe, is favoured by its lower threshold when the gain in the interspaces between the waveguides exceeds that of the waveguides themselves.
Coxsackievirus B3—Its Potential as an Oncolytic Virus (2021)

Oncolytic virotherapy represents one of the most advanced strategies to treat otherwise untreatable types of cancer. Despite encouraging developments in recent years, the limited fraction of patients responding to therapy has demonstrated the need to search for new suitable viruses. Coxsackievirus B3 (CVB3) is a promising novel candidate with particularly valuable features. Its entry receptor, the coxsackievirus and adenovirus receptor (CAR), and heparan sulfate, which is used for cellular entry by some CVB3 variants, are highly expressed on various cancer types. Consequently, CVB3 has broad anti-tumor activity, as shown in various xenograft and syngeneic mouse tumor models. In addition to direct tumor cell killing the virus induces a strong immune response against the tumor, which contributes to a substantial increase in the efficiency of the treatment. The toxicity of oncolytic CVB3 in healthy tissues is variable and depends on the virus strain. It can be abrogated by genetic engineering the virus with target sites of microRNAs. In this review, we present an overview of the current status of the development of CVB3 as an oncolytic virus and outline which steps still need to be accomplished to develop CVB3 as a therapeutic agent for clinical use in cancer treatment.
A Novel Crack Detection Approach for Condition Assessment of Structures (2011)

Automated health monitoring and maintenance of civil infrastructure systems is an active yet challenging area of research. Current inspection standards require an inspector to travel to a target structure site and visually assess the structure's condition. If a region is inaccessible, binoculars must be used to detect and characterize defects. This approach is labor-intensive, yet highly qualitative. A less time-consuming and inexpensive alternative to current monitoring methods is to use a robotic system that could inspect structures more frequently, and perform autonomous damage detection. Among several possible techniques, the use of optical instrumentation (e.g., digital cameras), image processing and computer vision are promising approaches as nondestructive testing methods. The feasibility of using image processing techniques to detect deterioration in structures has been acknowledged by leading researches in the field. This study presents and evaluates the technical elements for the development of a novel crack detection methodology that is based on the use of inexpensive digital cameras. Guidelines are presented for optimizing the acquisition and processing of images, thereby enhancing the quality and reliability of the damage detection approach and allowing the capture of even the slightest, which are routinely encountered in realistic field applications where the camera-object distance and image contrast are incontrollable.
Generalized Low Dimensional Feature Subspace for Robust Face Recognition on Unseen datasets using Kernel Correlation Feature Analysis (2007)

In this paper we analyze and demonstrate the subspace generalization power of the kernel correlation feature analysis (KCFA) method for producing compact low dimensional subspace that has good representation ability to work on unseen, untrained datasets. Examining the portability of an algorithm across different datasets is an important practical aspect of face recognition applications where the technology cannot be dataset-dependant in real-world practical applications. In most face recognition literature, algorithms are demonstrated on datasets by training on some part of the dataset and testing on the remainder. In general, the training and testing data have the same people but different capture sessions so essentially, some of the expected variation and people are modeled in the training set. In this paper we describe how we efficiently build a compact feature space using kernel correlation filter analysis on the generic training set of the FRGC dataset, and test the built subspace on other well-known face datasets. We show that the feature subspace produced by KCFA has good representation and discrimination to unseen datasets and produces good verification and identification rates compared to other subspace methods such as PCA. Its efficiency, lower dimensionality (the KCFA is only a 222 dimensional subspace) and discriminative power make it more practical and powerful than PCA as a powerful lower dimensionality reduction method for modeling faces and facial variations.
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (1993)

Recent advances in molecular genetics have enabled researchers to more rapidly identify human disease genes. The identification of these genes by positional cloning has opened the door to a better understanding of such diseases through a more complete appreciation of the molecular biologic processes that underlie them. In this review, the approaches taken to dissect the function of the gene for von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis are presented. These general approaches involve identification of the protein product, determination of its relation to other known proteins, analysis of its distribution in tissues, within cells, and over development, and dissection of its role in producing the disease phenotype. Last, the insights gained from studying the molecular biology of the neurofibromatosis type 1 gene have direct impact on other biologic processes, such as neoplasia, cellular differentiation, and growth factor-mediated signal transduction as well as potential application to improved treatments for neurofibromatosis type 1 and cancer.
Genetic Markers of Suicidal Ideation Emerging During Citalopram Treatment of Major Depression (2008)

Objectives: Suicidal ideation is an uncommon symptom than can emerge during antidepressant treatment. The biological basis of treatment-emergent suicidal ideation is unknown. Genetic markers may shed light on the causes of treatment-emergent suicidal ideation and help identify individuals at high risk who may benefit from closer monitoring, alternative treatments, or specialty care. Method: A clinically representative cohort of outpatients with major depressive disorder who enrolled in the Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression (STAR*D) trial were treated with citalopram under a standard protocol for up to 14 weeks. DNA samples from 1,915 participants were genotyped for 768 single-nucleotide polymorphisms in 68 candidate genes. Allele and genotype frequencies were compared between the 120 participants who developed treatment-emergent suicidal ideation and those who did not. Results: Two markers were significantly associated with treatment-emergent suicidal ideation in this sample (marker rs4825476, p = 0.0000784, odds ratio = 1.94; permutation p = 0.01; marker rs2518224, p = 0.0000243, odds ratio = 8.23; permutation p = 0.003). These markers reside within the genes GRIA3 and GRIK2, respectively, both of which encode ionotropic glutamate receptors. Conclusions: Markers within GRIK2 and GRIA3 were associated with treatment-emergent suicidal ideation during citalopram therapy. If replicated, these findings may shed light on the biological basis of this potentially dangerous adverse event and help identify patients at increased risk. (Reprinted with permission from the American Journal of Psychiatry 2007; 164:1530–1538)
Microbial fuel cells (1983)

Conference Article| August 01 1983 Microbial fuel cells JOHN L. STIRLING; JOHN L. STIRLING *Biotechnology Group, Queen Elizabeth College, Campden Hill, London W8 7AH, U.K. Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar H. PETER BENNETTO; H. PETER BENNETTO *Biotechnology Group, Queen Elizabeth College, Campden Hill, London W8 7AH, U.K. Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar GERARD M. DELANEY; GERARD M. DELANEY *Biotechnology Group, Queen Elizabeth College, Campden Hill, London W8 7AH, U.K. Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar JEREMY R. MASON; JEREMY R. MASON *Biotechnology Group, Queen Elizabeth College, Campden Hill, London W8 7AH, U.K. Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar SIBEL D. ROLLER; SIBEL D. ROLLER *Biotechnology Group, Queen Elizabeth College, Campden Hill, London W8 7AH, U.K. Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar KAZUKO TANAKA; KAZUKO TANAKA †Institute of Physical and Chemical Research, Saitama 351, Japan Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar CHRISTOPHER F. THURSTON CHRISTOPHER F. THURSTON *Biotechnology Group, Queen Elizabeth College, Campden Hill, London W8 7AH, U.K. Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Biochem Soc Trans (1983) 11 (4): 451–453. https://doi.org/10.1042/bst0110451 Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Peer Review Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Cite Icon Cite Get Permissions Citation JOHN L. STIRLING, H. PETER BENNETTO, GERARD M. DELANEY, JEREMY R. MASON, SIBEL D. ROLLER, KAZUKO TANAKA, CHRISTOPHER F. THURSTON; Microbial fuel cells. Biochem Soc Trans 1 August 1983; 11 (4): 451–453. doi: https://doi.org/10.1042/bst0110451 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentAll JournalsBiochemical Society Transactions Search Advanced Search This content is only available as a PDF. © 1983 Biochemical Society1983 Article PDF first page preview Close Modal You do not currently have access to this content.
Acoustic-radiation stress in solids. II. Experiment (1984)

The first direct experimental evidence for the radiation-stress-induced static strain or displacement associated with the propagation of acoustic waves in solids is reported. Ultrasonic tonebursts launched into samples of single-crystal silicon along the [110] direction and vitreous silica (Suprasil W1) are seen to generate static displacement pulses having the shape of a right-angled triangle. This shape is in agreement with acoustic-radiation-stress theory which also predicts that the slope of the static displacement pulse depends directly on the magnitude and sign of the acoustic nonlinearity parameter of the solid. For silicon the nonlinearity parameter is positive and is seen to give rise to a dilative pulse, while for vitreous silica the nonlinearity parameter is negative and produces a contractive pulse as predicted. Calculations of the acoustic nonlinearity parameters from absolute measurements of the slope of the static displacement pulse and the amplitude of the ultrasonic toneburst yield the values 5.4 for silicon along the [110] direction and --- 12.7 for Suprasil W1. These values are in good agreement with those determined independently from ultrasonic harmonic-generation methods.
Composition-Aware Image Aesthetics Assessment (2020)

Automatic image aesthetics assessment is important for a wide variety of applications such as on-line photo suggestion, photo album management and image retrieval. Previous methods have focused on mapping the holistic image content to a high or low aesthetics rating. However, the composition information of an image characterizes the harmony of its visual elements according to the principles of art, and provides richer information for learning aesthetics. In this work, we propose to model the image composition information as the mutual dependency of its local regions, and design a novel architecture to leverage such information to boost the performance of aesthetics assessment. To achieve this, we densely partition an image into local regions and compute aesthetics-preserving features over the regions to characterize the aesthetics properties of image content. With the feature representation of local regions, we build a region composition graph in which each node denotes one region and any two nodes are connected by an edge weighted by the similarity of the region features. We perform reasoning on this graph via graph convolution, in which the activation of each node is determined by its highly correlated neighbors. Our method naturally uncovers the mutual dependency of local regions in the network training procedure, and achieves the state-of-the-art performance on the benchmark visual aesthetics datasets.
Presepsin in the prognosis of infectious diseases and diagnosis of infectious disseminated intravascular coagulation (2014)

The prognosis and severity of infection may be assessed more accurately by measuring the presepsin levels until day 7. Presepsin is a useful diagnostic tool for DIC with infection.
Identification of Aluminum Tolerance Quantitative Trait Loci in Tetraploid Alfalfa (2013)

Aluminum (Al) toxicity in acid soils is one of the factors limiting crop production. Alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.) is the most important forage legume worldwide and is susceptible to Al toxicity. Our objective was to identify genomic regions associated with Al tolerance in tetraploid alfalfa. A segregating population obtained from a cross between Altet‐4 (Al‐tolerant genotype) and NECS‐141 (Al‐sensitive genotype) was evaluated for Al tolerance using a callus bioassay and a whole plant assay in media and genotyped using molecular markers. Phenotyping results for both callus and root growth assays exhibited a normal distribution and patterns of transgressive segregation. The linkage maps covered 761 cM for Altet‐4 and 721 cM for NECS‐141. Markers associated with Al tolerance from both assays were detected using single‐factor analysis. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) for Al tolerance were identified on linkage groups (LGs) 1, 4, and 7 using interval mapping, and these QTL explained 20.8, 15.2, and 21.7% of the variation, respectively. A second population was used to evaluate the identified Al tolerance QTL in a different genetic background. Although mechanisms of Al tolerance in tetraploid alfalfa are quantitative, the identification of relevant genomic regions and candidate genes involved in abiotic stress responses can facilitate the selection of desirable alleles to accelerate the development of alfalfa cultivars that can be productive in acid and Al‐toxic soils.
Commercialization of quantum well infrared photodetector QWIP focal plane arrays (1999)

Many commercial and government applications need high performance, large format, long-wavelength IR (LWIR) detector arrays in the range of 6-20 micrometers . NASA and the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO) have devoted a significant effort to develop highly sensitive IR detectors and large format focal plane arrays (FPAs) based on novel, 'artificial' low effective band-gap semiconductor material system such as GaAs/AlGaAs. Caltech's JPL under contract form NASA and BMDO has extensively pursued GaAs/AlGaAs based multi-quantum wells for IR radiation detection. Optimization of the detector design, light coupling schemes, large format focal plane array fabrication and packaging have culminated in the realization of portable IR cameras with a mid-format FPA of QWIP detectors and the demonstration of a TV format QWIP camera. QWIP Technologies under an agreement with Caltech is manufacturing the QWIP-Chip, a 320 X 256 element FPA, which will be available in the summer of 1999. In this paper we discuss the advantages of MQW technology and our experience in the commercialization of QWIP FPAs.
Evaluation of brilliance, fire, and scintillation in round brilliant gemstones (2007)

We discuss several illumination effects in gemstones and present maps to evaluate them. The matrices and tilt views of these maps permit one to find the stones that perform best in terms of illumination properties. By using the concepts of the main cutter's line, and the anti-cutter's line, the problem of finding the best stones is reduced by one dimension in the cutter's space. For the first time it is clearly shown why the Tolkowsky cut, and other cuts adjacent to it along the main cutter's line, is one of the best round brilliant cuts. The maps we introduce are a valuable educational tool, provide a basis for gemstone grading, and are useful in the jewelry industry to assess gemstone performance.
Distinct roles of the N-terminal and C-terminal precursor domains in the biogenesis of the Bordetella pertussis filamentous hemagglutinin (1996)

The 220-kDa Bordetella pertussis filamentous hemagglutinin (FHA) is the major exported protein found in culture supernatants. The structural gene of FHA has a coding potential for a 367-kDa protein, and the mature form constitutes the N-terminal 60% of the 367-kDa precursor. The C-terminal domain of the precursor was found to be important for the high-level secretion of full-length FHA but not of truncated analogs (80 kDa or less). The secretion of full-length and truncated FHA polypeptides requires the presence of the approximately 100-amino-acid N-terminal domain and the outer membrane protein FhaC, homologous to the N-terminal domains of the Serratia marcescens and Proteus mirabilis hemolysins and their accessory proteins, respectively. By analogy to these hemolysins, it is likely that the N-terminal domain of the FHA precursor interacts, directly or indirectly, with the accessory protein during FHA biogenesis. However, immunogenicity and antigenicity studies suggest that the N-terminal domain of FHA is masked by its C-terminal domain and therefore should not be available for its interactions with FhaC. These observations suggest a model in which the C-terminal domain of the FHA precursor may play a role as an intramolecular chaperone to prevent premature folding of the protein. Both heparin binding and hemagglutination are expressed by the N-terminal half of FHA, indicating that this domain contains important functional regions of the molecule.
Resolving discrepancies between laboratory-determined field capacity values and field water content observations: implications for irrigation management (2019)

The concept of soil water contents at field capacity (FC at 0.33 MPa) and at wilting point (WP at 15 MPa) is often used to explain plant water availability and as maximal and minimal limits on observed soil water content. Field observations often differ, however, from laboratory-determined FC and WP water content values. Moreover, as more capable sensors have become available and graphical plots of soil water dynamics have become common, plotting of FC and WP lines on such graphs often reinforces these differences and engenders confusion rather than enlightenment. Resolving this confusion has been greatly eased by the introduction of soil water sensors that encapsulate an entire time domain reflectometry (TDR) system in individual sensor heads and the recent availability of a reader for capturing georeferenced values of the TDR waveform and estimated values of soil volumetric water content (VWC), permittivity, temperature, and bulk electrical conductivity. The present study illustrates the typical confusion with season-long graphs of soil water content that greatly exceed the FC values for individual soil horizons, and it resolves the confusion with concurrent and co-located TDR sensor readings and volumetric soil sampling to ascertain sensor accuracy. It was found that sensor readings were reasonably accurate (RMSE = 0.01 m3 m−3) across a range of textures from fine sandy loam to clay, even though some measurements were up to 0.19 m3 m−3 larger than FC values. Water contents in a sandy eluviated horizon above a dense clay were larger than FC due to the clay layer impeding water flow and perching water in the sand, augmented by the capillary fringe in the fine sand. Confusion was in part created by plotting water content for four different depths of different textures but plotting the FC and WP values for only one soil texture. Misperception of water available for crops was greatly reduced by converting the water content values to equivalent water depth values for the four soil layers and plotting only the soil water storage depth for the entire profile depth covered by the sensing network. The ambiguity was further reduced by determining the maximum value of soil water storage for the season and calculating soil water depletion by subtracting the maximum value from the soil water storage throughout the season. When this was done, it was easy to see depths of water removed from the soil and needing replacement, and to see the extra soil water depletion that occurred when a plot was not irrigated.