gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Smooth muscle proliferation in hypertension. State-of-the-art lecture. (1984)

Similar pathologic changes in atherosclerosis and hypertension suggest that some common mechanisms may underlie these two major vascular diseases. Both diseases are characterized by smooth muscle proliferation. The atherosclerotic lesion is characterized by proliferation of smooth muscle cells in the arterial intima of large arteries, leading to vascular occlusion, lipid accumulation, and thrombosis. Smooth muscle proliferation in hypertensive vascular disease again results in increased wall mass and a narrowed lumen. The small vessel change is though to be etiologic of the increased peripheral resistance of high blood pressure. At least in large vessels, the form of proliferation is quite different. Atherosclerosis shows a true cell proliferation. In contrast, smooth muscle cells from animals with hypertensive vascular disease show DNA replication without mitosis. The resulting endoreplication is suggestive of the forms of replication seen in differentiated sarcomeric muscle, particularly in cardiac myocytes.
Advanced atomic layer deposition and epitaxy processes (Invited paper) (2015)

Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) was used to grow single-crystalline epitaxial layers of high-k dielectric oxides on semiconductors with remarkably few defects or traps at the interfaces. La <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</sub> O <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">3</sub> on GaAs(111) produced record-breaking transistors with both n-and p-channels, and CMOS circuits entirely in GaAs, including inverters, logic circuits and 5-stage ring oscillators. More conventionally oriented GaAs(100) substrates with etched (111) slopes also produced working transistors. ALD also grew single-crystalline epitaxial La <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</sub> O <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">3</sub> films on Ge(111), and (Ca, Mg)O films on GaN(0001) substrates with high-quality epitaxial interfaces. These processes can be run in commercial ALD reactors using precursors produced by the Dow Chemical Company.
A framework for fully configurable video coding (2009)

Video coding solutions based on fixed, pre-defined video coding standards have certain limitations. Dynamic reconfiguration has the potential to offer greater rate-distortion performance than fixed codecs, making it possible to rapidly implement new algorithms and efficiently support multiple coding formats on a single platform. In this paper we describe a framework for dynamic re-configuration of video codecs, fully configurable video coding, in which new or modified decoder designs are generated, transmitted and implemented by a Universal Video Decoder. We present initial results of a real-time software prototype.
Degradation of III–V Opto‐Electronic Devices (1988)

The current status and understanding of various degradation phenomena in III–V opto‐electronic devices, especially, and double‐heterostructure lasers and light emitting diodes, are reviewed. Three major degradation modes are focused as follows: rapid degradation due to recombination enhanced dislocation climb and glide, gradual degradation during operation over a long term, and accidental catastrophic degradation due to current surge. In each degradation mode, degraded regions are investigated structurally and/or compositionally. Based on these results, the degradation mechanisms are discussed and several methods for eliminating the degradation are also suggested.
Digital Imaging for Cultural Heritage Preservation (2017)

The cognitive experiences of three-dimensional (3D) computer graphics can essentially be divided into passive and active forms of interaction. The first case refers mainly to applications related to research and study, where the primary need is of documentary type, as the archaeological excavation or the monitoring of the degradation. In the second case, the interaction with the virtual recreated reality is further exploited in the enhancement of the archaeological heritage through the creation of a virtual museum, reachable on digital media or on the web, intended both as a virtual version of a proper museum and as a closer study of an archaeological site. Different is the case of the 3D reconstructions, developed within interdisciplinary research projects, made for the purpose of interpretation as a cognitive accessory available to the archaeologists. A cognitive process based on a peer-to-peer exchange of knowledge between experts of computer science and prehistory working side by side.
Proteolytic Release of Soluble UL16-Binding Protein 2 from Tumor Cells (2006)

The MHC class I-related ligands of the immunoreceptor NKG2D are frequently expressed by tumor cells and stimulate tumor immunity mediated by CD8 T cells and natural killer (NK) cells. In humans, NKG2D ligands (NKG2DL) are encoded by the MHC-encoded MIC and non-MHC-encoded UL16-binding protein (ULBP) families of proteins. Recently, we and others showed that tumor cells release soluble MICA (sMICA), thereby counteracting NKG2D-mediated tumor immunosurveillance. Here, we now report that ULBP2 molecules are likewise released from tumor cells in a processed soluble form, and that soluble ULBP2 (sULBP2) can be detected in sera of some patients with hematopoietic malignancies. Tumor cell-derived sULBP2 as opposed to cell-bound ULBP2 does not down-regulate NKG2D on NK cells. Unexpectedly, the glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored ULBP2 molecules are not released by phospholipases but by the action of metalloproteases. Proteolytic shedding of both NKG2D ligands MICA and ULBP2 by tumor cells was strongly enhanced after phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate treatment and paralleled by a markedly reduced susceptibility to NKG2D-mediated cytotoxicity. Shedding of MICA and ULBP2 can be blocked by the same inhibitors, suggesting the involvement of related metalloproteases. Thus, our data suggest that reducing NKG2DL surface densities is due to a common cleavage process executed by metalloproteases that promotes escape of tumors from NKG2D-mediated immunosurveillance.
iSDS: a self-configurable software-defined storage system for enterprise (2016)

Storage is one of the most important aspects of IT infrastructure for various enterprises. But, enterprises are interested in more than just data storage; they are interested in such things as more reliable data protection, higher performance and reduced resource consumption. Traditional enterprise-grade storage satisfies these requirements at high cost. It is because traditional enterprise-grade storage is usually designed and constructed by customised field-programmable gate array to achieve high-end functionality. However, in this ever-changing environment, enterprises request storage with more flexible deployment and at lower cost. Moreover, the rise of new application fields, such as social media, big data, video streaming service etc., makes operational tasks for administrators more complex. In this article, a new storage system called intelligent software-defined storage (iSDS), based on software-defined storage, is described. More specifically, this approach advocates using software to replace features provided by traditional customised chips. To alleviate the management burden, it also advocates applying machine learning to automatically configure storage to meet dynamic requirements of workloads running on storage. This article focuses on the analysis feature of iSDS cluster by detailing its architecture and design.
Efficient buffer sharing in shared memory ATM systems with space priority traffic (2002)

In this letter we study the problem of the optimal design of buffer management policies within the class of pushout and expelling policies for a shared memory asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) switch or demultiplexer fed by traffic containing two different space priorities. A numerical study of the optimal policies for small buffer sizes is used to help design heuristics applicable to large buffer sizes. Simulation studies for large buffer systems are then presented.
Purification and properties of soybean protein inhibitors of proteolytic enzymes (1969)

ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTPurification and properties of soybean protein inhibitors of proteolytic enzymesRobert F. Steiner and Victor FrattaliCite this: J. Agric. Food Chem. 1969, 17, 3, 513–518Publication Date (Print):May 1, 1969Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 May 1969https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jf60163a001https://doi.org/10.1021/jf60163a001research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse permissionsArticle Views172Altmetric-Citations32LEARN ABOUT THESE METRICSArticle Views are the COUNTER-compliant sum of full text article downloads since November 2008 (both PDF and HTML) across all institutions and individuals. These metrics are regularly updated to reflect usage leading up to the last few days.Citations are the number of other articles citing this article, calculated by Crossref and updated daily. Find more information about Crossref citation counts.The Altmetric Attention Score is a quantitative measure of the attention that a research article has received online. Clicking on the donut icon will load a page at altmetric.com with additional details about the score and the social media presence for the given article. Find more information on the Altmetric Attention Score and how the score is calculated. Share Add toView InAdd Full Text with ReferenceAdd Description ExportRISCitationCitation and abstractCitation and referencesMore Options Share onFacebookTwitterWechatLinked InRedditEmail Other access optionsGet e-Alertsclose Get e-Alerts
Sonographic prediction of vaginal delivery in prolonged labor: a two‐center study (2013)

Transperineal ultrasound measurement of HPD and AoP provide important information about the likelihood of vaginal delivery and the time remaining in labor in nulliparous women with prolonged labor.
Automated doorway detection for assistive shared-control wheelchairs (2013)

This work presents an algorithm for rapid, automated detection of open doorways using 3D point cloud data. The algorithm has been developed in the context of shared-control powered wheelchairs in which adaptive assistance is provided to individuals who otherwise might not possess the fine motor control necessary to handle potentially challenging activities, such as doorway traversal. In this context it is important to go beyond the 2D laser scanner for open doorway detection, for both safety reasons as well as opportunities for improved shared-control behavior development. We evaluate the doorway detection by systematically testing the performance on several doors and door configurations from varied view points, using point clouds generated by a Microsoft Kinect.
Insulin and Glucagon Impairments in Relation with Islet Cells Morphological Modifications Following Long Term Pancreatic Duct Ligation in the Rabbit – A Model of Non‐insulin‐dependent Diabete (2001)

Plasma levels of glucose, insulin and glucagon were measured at various time intervals after pancreatic duct ligation (PDL) in rabbits. Two hyperglycemic periods were observed: one between 15-90 days (peak at 30 days of 15.1 +/- 1.2 mmol/l, p < 0.01), and the other at 450 days (11.2 +/- 0.5 mmol/l, p < 0.02). The first hyperglycemic episode was significantly correlated with both hypoinsulinemia (41.8 +/- 8 pmol/l, r = -0.94, p < 0.01) and hyperglucagonemia (232 +/- 21 ng/l, r = 0.95, p < 0.01). However, the late hyperglycemic phase (450 days), which was not accompanied by hypoinsulinemia, was observed after the hyperglucagonemia (390 days) produced by abundant immunostained A-cells giving rise to a 3-fold increase in pancreatic glucagon stores. The insulin and glucagon responses to glucose loading at 180, 270 and 450 days reflected the insensitivity of B- and A-cells to glucose. The PDL rabbit model with chronic and severe glycemic disorders due to the predominant role of glucagon mimicked key features of the NIDDM syndrome secondary to exocrine disease.
Expression of collagen and fiber-associated proteins in human septal cartilage during in vitro dedifferentiation (2004)

Chondrocytes surrounded by extracellular matrix are responsible for the maintenance of the cartilage as a functional entity. It is well accepted that chondrocytes cultivated for tissue engineering dedifferentiate in cell culture. We characterized the expression of different collagens and collagen related proteins in differentiated (primary) and cultured nasal chondrocytes by using microarray gene expression analysis and immunohistochemical staining. The genes for collagen subunits 1alpha1 (Col1alpha1) and 1alpha2 (Col1alpha2) were activated during a cell culture period of 5 and 20 days whereas Col2alpha1 could be detected both in differentiated and dedifferentiated chondrocytes. The long-term cell culture revealed a late activation of the Col3alpha1, Col4alpha1 and Col11alpha1 genes as well as biglycan, fibromodulin and lumican. In addition, short- and long-term cell culture resulted in down-regulation of Col9alpha1, Col9alpha2, Col9alpha3, Col10alpha1, Col18alpha1, ColQ and chondroadherin. The decorin gene showed up-regulation in short-term cell culture, but down-regulation in long-term culture. Immunohistochemical staining of the different cell populations confirmed the mRNA data for collagen type 1, 2, 3, 4, 9alpha2, 9alpha3, 18 and decorin. Because of their up-regulation in cultured chrondrocytes the collagen types 1, 3, 4 and 11 as well as biglycan, fibromodulin and lumican may be markers for dedifferentiation. The collagen types 9, 18 and Q as well as decorin and chondro-adherin revealed down-regulation and, presumably, represent markers for the differentiation of chondrocytes.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) and aspirin for preventing colorectal adenomas and carcinomas (2004)

There was evidence from three pooled RCTs that ASA significantly reduces the recurrence of sporadic adenomatous polyps after one to three years. There is evidence from short-term studies to support regression, but not elimination or prevention of CRAs in FAP.
Monte Carlo calculation of two-dimensional electron dynamics in GaN–AlGaN heterostructures (2002)

We present detailed Monte Carlo based calculations of the electron dynamics in GaN–AlGaN heterostructures in the presence of strain polarization fields. The model consists of a fully numerical self-consistent solution of the Schrödinger–Poisson equation with a Monte Carlo transport model. The two-dimensional sub-band energies, wave functions and carrier scattering mechanisms are computed numerically and included within a Monte Carlo simulation. The electron energy, steady-state and transient drift velocity and band occupancy are calculated as a function of electric field for different AlGaN–GaN heterostructure compositions. The effect of piezoelectrically induced strain fields on the transport dynamics is examined. A field dependent mobility model is also developed from the Monte Carlo results.
Rapid Identification of Swine-Origin Influenza A Virus by Peptide Nucleic Acid Chromatography (2013)

Early and rapid detection of a virus infection is crucial for preventing transmission and initiating treatment. The sequence-specific detection of a target viral gene has been used to diagnose not only a virus infection, but also the virus strain, clade, and drug resistance. We here propose a novel type of rapid diagnostic that can visually identify virus infections using nucleic acid hybridization-based methods.
L- and D-lactate enhance DNA repair and modulate the resistance of cervical carcinoma cells to anticancer drugs via histone deacetylase inhibition and hydroxycarboxylic acid receptor 1 activation (2015)

Our data indicate that L- and D-lactate present in the uterine cervix may participate in the modulation of cellular DNA damage repair processes and in the resistance of cervical carcinoma cells to anticancer therapy.
Amorphous, Crystalline and Crystalline/Amorphous Selenium Nanowires and Their Different (De)Lithiation Mechanisms (2015)

Selenium is applied as the cathode material of lithium/selenium (Li–Se) battery, which has high theoretical volumetric capacity density (3253 mA h·cm–3) and high output voltages. However, it has a low melting point (494 K) and a large sensitivity to thermal treatment, which often result in the phase transition between crystalline Se (trigonal phase) and amorphous Se during the charge/discharge cycles of Li–Se battery as reported in literatures. In order to clarify the different chemical (de)lithiation mechanisms between them in Li–Se battery, in this work large-area amorphous selenium (a-Se) nanowires (NWs) have been successfully prepared first through a facile high-energy ball-milling method. Subsequently the crystalline (c) and crystalline/amorphous (c/a) selenium NWs have also been prepared through annealing the above as-obtained amorphous products, respectively. The affirmative composition and morphology of the as-obtained Se nanostructures have been demonstrated by the XRD, SEM, TEM, HRTEM and Raman spectra measurements. And their specific surface area and pore size distribution have also been analyzed by BET measurements. Finally, it is proved that the as-obtained NWs used as the cathode material of Li–Se battery displayed different chemical reaction processes with Li+ and the related various storage capacities (a-Se: 755 mAh·g–1; c/a-Se: 705 mAh·g–1; c-Se: 250 mAh·g–1). This work has helped us to better understand and correlate the formation of intermediate phases with the electrochemical performance of Li–Se cells and shines new light on how to improve the cell performance by turning the phase of Se.
Data Stream Processing on Real-Time Mobile Advertisement: Ericsson Research Approach (2011)

This paper describes the use of the Data Stream Processing technology on a telecommunications network to create a Real-time Mobile Advertisement System. Ads are based on the user's context, interests and profile. First we will describe the Stream Data Processing technology, its main key features, application scenarios and how it fits perfectly with the requirements posed by a proactive advertising system which seeks to provide answers to Who, When, What and How at the time of sending the ads. The When is an essential component as it provides the real-time aspect so we can take advantage of the environmental context in which the user operates. Finally we will introduce the proof of concept implemented at Ericsson Research to develop the Real-time mobile advertisement concept and its adaptation to the existing nodes in a telecommunications network. We will also describe how this implementation enables setting triggers based on location for any kind of terminal and with a sufficient positioning precision, and how Data Stream Processing handles the high data throughput involved.
Avaliação da Polpa de Citros Peletizada como Material para Cama de Frangos de Corte (2000)

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a utilização da polpa de citros peletizada (PCP) como cama de frango, bem como analisar a composição bromatológica desse material. O experimento foi constituído de 1.792 pintos de um dia-machos e dividido em duas fases: 1 a 21 e 35 a 49 dias. Foi utilizado o delineamento em blocos ao acaso, com quatro repetições, em esquema fatorial 2x2x2, sendo os fatores tipo de cama: PCP e maravalha x altura de cama: 7 e 10 cm x densidade: 10 e 14aves/m². Foram avaliados os parâmetros: gsnho de peso(GP), consumo de ração (CR), conversão alimentar (CA),viabilidade (V), incidência de lesões no coxim plantar e de calo de peito, matéria seca (MS) e pH da cama aos 21 e 49 dias. Para verificar as possíveis alterações bromatológicas na cama foram feitas análises de Weende e Van Soest, bem como de energia bruta. Independentemente da altura da cama, as aves criadas em PCP numa densidade de 14 aves/m² apresentaram piores resultados de GP e CR no período de 35 a 49 dias. Em geral, os resultados de GP e CR foram mais influenciados pelas densidades do que pelos materiais utilizados. Não houve diferença significativa entre os tratamentos para ambas as lesões. De uma maneira geral, a MS da cama de PCP foi maior enquanto o pH foi menor quando comparados com a maravalha. Nas análises bromatológicas, observou-se um efeito significativo dos tratamentos para todas as variáveis, com exceção da MM, a qual não apresentou diferença entre as médias (p>0,05). Melhores valores de PB, FDN e FDA foram obtidos com a cama de PCP.
Impact Ionization Nanowire Transistor with Multiple-Gates, Silicon-Germanium Impact Ionization Region, and Sub-5 mV/decade Subtheshold Swing (2007)

We report the first demonstration of an Impact Ionization nanowire multiple-gate field-effect transistor (I-MuGFET or I-FinFET). Excellent subthreshold swing of sub-5 mV/decade at room temperature was achieved. The multiple- gate structure enhances the impact ionization rate in the fin or nanowire channel, reduces the breakdown voltage and improves device performance. A silicon-germanium (SiGe) impact ionization region (I-region) is integrated on a Si or SiGe nanowire to enhance performance and reduce the breakdown voltage. A record low breakdown voltage of -4.75 V is achieved for SiGe nanowire device. Complementary pair of I-FinFETs were realized. The lower electron and hole impact-ionization threshold energy of SiGe greatly enhances the drive current of n- and p-channel devices by 3 and 2.4 folds, respectively.
Women in Jordanian banks and performance: Financial accounting measurement (2016)

This study highlights the gender diversity issues in the banking sector taking into consideration their impact on the performance measured by profitability (ROA). As the banking sector has widely been ignored from the previous studies due to their strict system, this study empirically examined the impact of the CEO gender and board with a female director on the performance of the Jordanian commercial banks in a period from 2004 to 2013. The multiple regression analysis shows that the banks with female CEOs underperform their counterparts run by male CEOs. The reason could be due to their harmonious relationships orientation; that is, women do not tend to invest in risky investments. However, female director plays insignificant roles on the performance which supports the evidence of tokenism as argued by the psychological social theory.
Unit level predicted yield: a method of identifying high defect density die at wafer sort (2002)

Previous studies have demonstrated both theoretically and empirically that defect density at wafer sort is an effective predictor of burn-in failures on packaged semiconductor devices. Therefore, efficient methods of measuring sort defect density are of great interest. This paper explores optimal methods for measuring sort defect density at the die level, as opposed to the lot or wafer level, and using this measure to screen reliability defects. The authors developed a simple measure called unit level predicted yield, based on the yield of other die in the same fab lot, and demonstrated its strong correlation to burn-in failures on packaged units. The method makes physical sense, and has been validated on more than 80 million units on three fab processes, including Intel's 0.8 /spl mu/m, 6 layer metal CMOS logic process. It is applicable to known good die programs, or anywhere that die level reliability differentiation is desirable. It is shown to be approximately twice as efficient as wafer level methods at highlighting die with high latent defect density.