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The implementation of active/passive coordinated manipulation in precision assembly based on force-feedback (2003)

The authors present a new idea on assembly principle and a newly developed robotic assembly system based on force feedback, which employs a specially designed active/passive micro manipulator (APMM) to combine both active accommodation and passive compliance function in one. The test setup consists of a PUMA 562 robot, an APMM and its driver unit, a 6 dimensional force/torque sensor and its controller, an IBM-PC computer and specially designed interfaces. During assembly, the PUMA robot takes care of coarse positioning and insert motion, while the APMM, which is mounted on the end of PUMA robot, executes fine position adjustment by optimal cooperation of active and passive mating based upon force feedback. The system can carry out assembly operation along arbitrary direction within several seconds even under the condition of unchamfered parts.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">></ETX>
Ghost canceling: a new standard for NTSC broadcast television (1992)

A recent standardization program has now been successfully concluded and resulted in adoption of a single voluntary standard for ghost canceling that has wide support from all facets of the television industry. The standardization process and the technical details of the standard are described.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">></ETX>
Intrathecal Rituximab Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis: Review of Evidence Supporting the Need for Future Trials (2014)

Rituximab has demonstrated a major effect in B-cell lymphoma and in a wide range of autoimmune disorders. Unfortunately, the blood-brain-barrier excludes the disorders restricted to the central nervous system (CNS) from the action of rituximab. The progressive phase of multiple sclerosis (MS) is a prototypical CNS autoimmune disorder characterized by an intrathecal compartmentalization of inflammation resisting all the available immunosuppressive treatments. As a consequence, intrathecal therapeutics are promising new approach in progressive MS. We first review data gathered from animal models and human off-label intrathecal rituximab use in CNS lymphomas, then summarize the recent evidence supporting the need for trials based on the intrathecal use of rituximab in multiple sclerosis. The experience obtained in these settings offers valuable preliminary data for future studies in CNS autoimmunity.
Amplification of the c-myc oncogene in one of five human breast carcinoma cell lines. (1984)

The c-myc oncogene was not rearranged in any of five different human breast carcinoma cell lines examined. A 10-fold amplification and an elevated expression of the oncogene were detected in one of these cell lines, and the four other lines expressed low or undetectable levels of c-myc transcripts. Thus, c-myc amplification and elevated expression may be found only in a minority of human breast carcinomas.
Quick-Freeze/Deep-Etch Visualization of Age-Related Lipid Accumulation in Bruch’s Membrane (2003)

The data suggest that the predilection of a extremely thin sublayer of inner Bruch's membrane for accumulating lipid particles may eventually lead to a confluent lipid wall capable of isolating the retina from its blood supply. If these lipids originate in the retinal pigment epithelium, then they are unlikely to have passed through the basal lamina in this form. The age-related increase in lipid particles corresponds with an age-related increase in hydraulic resistance determined in excised Bruch's membrane/choroid by others. QFDE will be useful for future modeling studies of Bruch's membrane transport and to identify those moieties responsible for deleterious age-related transport changes in Bruch's membrane.
Multi-frequency-scan Optical Coherence Tomography for Resolution beyond the Fourier Transform Limit (2006)

We demonstrate a new method for enhancing the resolution of optical coherence tomography (OCT) beyond the transform limit of light source spectrum. The enhancement originates from the superposition of multiple scans of different modulation frequencies.
<p>Effects of Topical Insulin on Wound Healing: A Review of Animal and Human Evidences</p> (2020)

Wound healing is a complex biological process that repairs damaged tissues and restores skin integrity. Insulin, a potent factor of wound healing, has been reported for nearly a century to induce rapid recovery of various wounds, as shown by numerous human and animal studies. Although many studies have addressed the healing effect of systemic insulin on burn wound, only few have investigated the efficacy of topical insulin. Thus, this study aimed to review evidence of the effects of topical insulin on wound healing, including on diabetic and non-diabetic wounds. The presented animal and clinical studies support that topical insulin improves wound healing through several mechanisms without causing side effects. Additionally, various wound dressings accelerate the wound healing with controlled and sustained delivery of bioactive insulin. Therefore, topical insulin has been appreciated in field of wound healing, and further studies are needed to improve our understanding of the role of insulin in the healing of various wounds.
Real-time per-pixel viewpoint interpolation (2004)

Real-time rendering of complex scenes is a crucial problem in computer graphics. In this paper we present a simple and efficient real-time (high frame rate) rendering method in which the computational cost is almost independent of the scene geometric complexity. The main advantages of our method compared to other height field warping approaches such as relief texture mapping, is that the scene has no restriction concerning the nature of its geometry. This method can be considered as an hybrid geometry and image-based representation of the scene, viewed along a 3D camera path. The final image in an arbitrary viewpoint on this path is rendered using a very small number of images corresponding to the reference viewpoints. Real-time rendering is performed using the pixels shaders functionality of current graphics hardware
Recovery architectures for multiprocessor database machines (1985)

article Free Access Share on Recovery architectures for multiprocessor database machines Authors: Rakesh Agrawal AT&T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey AT&T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New JerseyView Profile , David J. DeWitt Computer Sciences Department, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin Computer Sciences Department, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WisconsinView Profile Authors Info & Claims ACM SIGMOD RecordVolume 14Issue 4May 1985 pp 131–145https://doi.org/10.1145/971699.318912Published:01 May 1985Publication History 16citation359DownloadsMetricsTotal Citations16Total Downloads359Last 12 Months10Last 6 weeks5 Get Citation AlertsNew Citation Alert added!This alert has been successfully added and will be sent to:You will be notified whenever a record that you have chosen has been cited.To manage your alert preferences, click on the button below.Manage my Alerts New Citation Alert!Please log in to your account Save to BinderSave to BinderCreate a New BinderNameCancelCreateExport CitationPublisher SiteeReaderPDF
Clinical heterogeneity and predictors of outcome in primary autoimmune hemolytic anemia: a GIMEMA study of 308 patients (2014)

The clinical outcome, response to treatment, and occurrence of acute complications were retrospectively investigated in 308 primary autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) cases and correlated with serological characteristics and severity of anemia at onset. Patients had been followed up for a median of 33 months (range 12-372); 60% were warm AIHA, 27% cold hemagglutinin disease, 8% mixed, and 5% atypical (mostly direct antiglobulin test negative). The latter 2 categories more frequently showed a severe onset (hemoglobin [Hb] levels ≤6 g/dL) along with reticulocytopenia. The majority of warm AIHA patients received first-line steroid therapy only, whereas patients with mixed and atypical forms were more frequently treated with 2 or more therapy lines, including splenectomy, immunosuppressants, and rituximab. The cumulative incidence of relapse was increased in more severe cases (hazard ratio 3.08; 95% confidence interval, 1.44-6.57 for Hb ≤6 g/dL; P < .001). Thrombotic events were associated with Hb levels ≤6 g/dL at onset, intravascular hemolysis, and previous splenectomy. Predictors of a fatal outcome were severe infections, particularly in splenectomized cases, acute renal failure, Evans syndrome, and multitreatment (4 or more lines). The identification of severe and potentially fatal AIHA in a largely heterogeneous disease requires particular experienced attention by clinicians.
Titanium‐Salan‐Catalyzed Asymmetric Oxidation of Sulfides and Kinetic Resolution of Sulfoxides with H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> as the Oxidant (2008)

Abstract Asymmetric oxidation of sufides to sulfoxides by aqueous hydrogen peroxide with catalysis by titanium‐salan complexes is presented. Optically active sulfoxides have been obtained with good to high enantioselectivities (up to 97 % ee ) by a tandem enantioselective oxidation and kinetic resolution procedure, the catalyst performing over 500 turnovers with no loss of enantioselectivity.(© Wiley‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, 69451 Weinheim, Germany, 2008)
Modification of the Soluble Protein Content of Heat-Processed Soybean Flour (2010)

An important and frequently observed effect of food processing is the reduction of protein nutritive quality. Heat treatment of soybeans can reduce the activity of trypsin inhibitors and thereby improve protein digestibility. Overheating, however, may destroy or reduce the availability of certain heat sensitive amino acids and reduce the nutritional value of soy protein. The simplest criterion used for the characterization of proteins is their solubility in various media. The objective of this study was to evaluate the thermal effect on protein solubility of soybean flour (SBF). Heat-processed SBF was obtained in a forced air oven at 120ºC, and by exposing to microwaves at 2450 MHz frequency. Protein solubility was determined according to the procedure of Araba and Dale, based on the solubility of soybean proteins in 0.036 M KOH. The experimental data show that, whatever the heating process used, the heating time is negatively correlated with the protein solubility. To maintain a good nutritional quality to heated soybean flour, microwave treatment has to be shortly applied compared to cooking one.
Aspects of milk yield adjustment in the parameter estimation for genetic evaluation of survival (2003)

Presently, the national evaluation for fertility in Ireland is carried out for calving interval and survival using a 13 trait animal model. Breeding values are predicted from a joint analysis of calving interval, survival and milk yield in the first 3 lactations and 4 linear type traits (Angularity, Body condition score, Foot Angle and Udder depth) as predictors of calving interval and survival (Olori et al., 2002 and Pool et al., 2002).
Supporting heterogeneous data import for data visualization (1995)

Effective data visualization requires the combination of datasets from a variety of sources and in a variety of data formats. Unfortunately, visualization software systems typically support only a rudimentary tabular data import facility, forcing the system user to construct elaborate ad 6oc data import mechanisms. We describe the construction of a Front-end" conversion system designed to allow the simple import of a wide range of public, private, and locally defined data formats of particular interest in natural resource visualization applications.
The asynchronous time warp for virtual reality on consumer hardware (2016)

To help create a true sense of presence in a virtual reality experience, a so called "time warp" may be used. This time warp does not only correct for the optical aberration of the lenses used in a virtual reality headset, it also transforms the stereoscopic images based on the very latest head tracking information to significantly reduce the motion-to-photon delay (or end-to-end latency). The time warp operates as close as possible to the display refresh, retrieves updated head tracking information and transforms a stereoscopic pair of images from representing a view at the time it was rendered, to representing the correct view at the time it is displayed. When run asynchronously to the stereoscopic rendering, the time warp can be used to increase the perceived frame rate and to smooth out inconsistent frame rates. Asynchronous operation can also improve the overall graphics hardware utilization by not requiring the stereoscopic rendering to be synchronized with the display refresh cycle. However, on today's consumer hardware it is challenging to implement a high quality time warp that is fast, has predictable latency and throughput, and runs asynchronously. This paper discusses the various challenges and the different trade-offs that need to be considered when implementing an asynchronous time warp on consumer hardware.
Preparation and isolation of isobenzofuran (2017)

The synthesis, isolation and characterization of isobenzofuran are described in this publication. Isobenzofuran is of general interest in synthetic and physical organic chemistry because it is one of the most reactive dienes known. A number of synthetic pathways have been published which all suffer from disadvantages such as low yields and difficult purification. We present a synthetic pathway to prepare isobenzofuran in laboratory scale with high yields, from affordable, commercially available starting materials.
The Cardiovascular Effect of Musical Genres (2016)

Music by Mozart and Strauss lowered the subjects' blood pressure and heart rate, while music by ABBA did not. Mozart's music had the strongest effect; the piece used was his Symphony No. 40 in g minor (KV 550).
Nanotransfer Printing with sub‐10 nm Resolution Realized using Directed Self‐Assembly (2012)

An extraordinarily facile sub-10 nm fabrication method using the synergic combination of nanotransfer printing and the directed self-assembly of block copolymers is introduced. The approach is realized by achieving the uniform self-assembly of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-containing block copolymers on a PDMS mold through the stabilization of the block copolymer thin films. This simple printing method can be applied on oxides, metals, polymers, and non-planar substrates without pretreatments. The fabrication of well-aligned metallic and polymeric functional nanostructures and crossed wire structures is also presented.
Processing and Properties of Cellular Silica Synthesized by Foaming Sol‐Gels (1990)

A novel process for fabricating lightweight, cellular ceramics from sols is presented. The process utilizes the rapid viscosity change during gelation to stabilize the structure of a foamed silica sol. Manipulation of gel viscosity and foaming agent concentration resulted in a minimum cell size of 90 μm at 31% density and minimum density of 17% with average cell size of 400 μm. The flexural strength compared favorably with space shuttle tiles and sintered hollow glass spheres. From −50° to 150°C, the dielectric constant ranged from 1.51 to 1.55 for a 20% dense foam and was slightly dispersive, whereas the dielectric loss was comparable with fused silica.
New Oligodeoxynucleotide Derivatives Containing N-(Sulfonyl)-Phosphoramide Groups (2019)

New oligodeoxynucleotide derivatives containing N-(o-nitrobenzenesulfonyl)-phosphoramide (nosyl phosphoramide), N-(1-butanesulfonyl)-phosphoramide (busyl phosphoramide), or N-(1-hexanesulfonyl)-phosphoramide groups are described. These compounds were first obtained via solid-phase synthesis on an automatic DNA synthesizer according to the Staudinger reaction between the corresponding sulfonylazides (nosyl, busyl or hesyl azides) and the oligonucleotide containing 3',5'-dinucleoside-β-cyanoethyl phosphide—phosphitamide condensation product—immobilized onto a polymer carrier. In this case, the rate of the Staudinger reaction on the solid phase is higher for more electrophilic nosyl azide than those of less electrophilic busyl and hesyl azides. The nosyl, busyl, and hesyl phosphoramide groups are stable under oligonucleotide synthesis conditions, including acid detritylation and removal of protective groups to form oligonucleotide from a polymer carrier via treatment with concentrated aqueous ammonia at 55°C. The oligonucleotides modified with either nosyl or busyl phosphoramide groups at all internucleotide positions were first prepared. We showed that the stability of complementary duplexes of oligodeoxynucleotides containing busyl or hesyl phosphoramide groups with a single-stranded DNA is insignificantly lower than that of a native DNA:DNA duplex, whereas the destabilization of the duplex is clearer for a bulky hesyl phosphoramide group. The oligonucleotides bearing busyl phosphoramide group form complementary duplexes with a complementary RNA being less stable than native DNA:RNA duplex, but more stable than similar heteroduplexes formed from RNA oligonucleotides and the tosyl phosphoramide group. These DNA N-(sulfonyl)-phosphoramide derivatives are considered to be potential antisense oligonucleotides.
A neural-network-based space-vector PWM controller for a three-level voltage-fed inverter induction motor drive (2002)

A neural-network-based implementation of space-vector modulation (SVM) of a three-level voltage-fed inverter is proposed in this paper that fully covers the linear undermodulation region. A neural network has the advantage of very fast implementation of an SVM algorithm, particularly when a dedicated application-specific IC chip is used instead of a digital signal processor (DSP). A three-level inverter has a large number of switching states compared to a two-level inverter and, therefore, the SVM algorithm to be implemented in a neural network is considerably more complex. In the proposed scheme, a three-layer feedforward neural network receives the command voltage and angle information at the input and generates symmetrical pulsewidth modulation waves for the three phases with the help of a single timer and simple logic circuits. The artificial-neural-network (ANN)-based modulator distributes switching states such that neutral-point voltage is balanced in an open-loop manner. The frequency and voltage can be varied from zero to full value in the whole undermodulation range. A simulated DSP-based modulator generates the data which are used to train the network by a backpropagation algorithm in the MATLAB Neural Network Toolbox. The performance of an open-loop volts/Hz speed-controlled induction motor drive has been evaluated with the ANN-based modulator and compared with that of a conventional DSP-based modulator, and shows excellent performance. The modulator can be easily applied to a vector-controlled drive, and its performance can be extended to the overmodulation region.
Psychiatric Indications for Clonidine (1986)

Clonidine's actions and efficacy in mental disorders are reviewed and examined. Its efficacy in suppressing acute opiate withdrawal symptoms and its role in preparing the opiate-dependent patient for transition from opiate agonist to naltrexone therapy are well documented. Studies also indicate clonidine's value in alcohol and tobacco withdrawal syndromes. Of special interest is evidence which suggests that clonidine can reduce the duration and cost of the withdrawal process. Also discussed is clonidine's utility for mania, anxiety and panic disorders, schizophrenia, and the symptoms of tardive dyskinesia. Although further documentation of its efficacy for these disorders is required, clonidine's efficacy as an antimanic agent and treatment for tardive dyskinesia is particularly exciting and worthy of further study.
Pancreas Development and &#946;-Cell Differentiation of Embryonic Stem Cells (2007)

Embryonic stem (ES) cells may offer an unlimited cell source for the treatment of diabetes. However, a successful derivation of ES cells into islet-cells has proven to be more difficult than it was initially expected. Considering that the pancreas coordinates the global use of energy in the organism by secreting digestive enzymes and hormones, it is understandable that a sophisticated and tight regulation that lies on the pancreas itself to orchestrate its own tissue development and maturation. The complex process of endocrine cell differentiation can be better understood by analyzing the normal development of the pancreas. The proper detection of the signals provided in the pancreatic environment gives us a clue as to how the stem cells give rise to the whole pancreas. Careful and extensive screening of the natural or synthetic cytokines and growth factors and biochemical compounds that are essential in pancreatic development is required to properly mimic the process in vitro. Such a study would allow the researchers to achieve selective control of the differentiation and proliferation of the stem cells. The development and identification of the key molecules can provide us new insights into the pancreatic differentiation of the stem cells. We herein discuss the role of the microenvironment and transcriptional factors and cytokines, which have been recognized as important molecules during the major steps of the development of the pancreas. Finally, a more complete comprehension of the mechanisms that drive the pancreatic regeneration will provide us with new perspectives for future prophylactic and therapeutic interventions.
Hardware/Software Co-Design of an FPGA-based Embedded Tracking System (2006)

This paper discusses a practical design experience pertaining to a tracking system employing optical flow. The system was previously extracted from an existing software implementation and modified for FPGA deployment. Details are provided regarding transference of the resulting high-level design to a usable form for FPGA fabrics. Furthermore, discussion is given for obstacles made manifest in embedded vision design and the methods employed for overcoming them. This is attempted with the intent of maintaining a consistent level of vision algorithm performance as well as meeting real-time requirements. The system discussed differs from previous embedded systems employing optical flow in that it consists strictly of fully disclosed nonproprietary transferable components while providing performance measures for power consumption, latency, and area. The system was synthesized onto a Xilinx Virtex-II Pro XC2VP30 FPGA utilizing less than 25% of system resources, performing with a maximum operating frequency of 67MHz without pipelining, and consuming 497mW of power.
Postexercise net protein synthesis in human muscle from orally administered amino acids (1999)

We examined the response of net muscle protein synthesis to ingestion of amino acids after a bout of resistance exercise. A primed, constant infusion of L-[ring-2H5]phenylalanine was used to measure net muscle protein balance in three male and three female volunteers on three occasions. Subjects consumed in random order 1 liter of 1) a mixed amino acid (40 g) solution (MAA), 2) an essential amino acid (40 g) solution (EAA), and 3) a placebo solution (PLA). Arterial amino acid concentrations increased approximately 150-640% above baseline during ingestion of MAA and EAA. Net muscle protein balance was significantly increased from negative during PLA ingestion (-50 +/- 23 nmol. min-1. 100 ml leg volume-1) to positive during MAA ingestion (17 +/- 13 nmol. min-1. 100 ml leg volume-1) and EAA (29 +/- 14 nmol. min-1. 100 ml leg volume-1; P < 0.05). Because net balance was similar for MAA and EAA, it does not appear necessary to include nonessential amino acids in a formulation designed to elicit an anabolic response from muscle after exercise. We concluded that ingestion of oral essential amino acids results in a change from net muscle protein degradation to net muscle protein synthesis after heavy resistance exercise in humans similar to that seen when the amino acids were infused.