gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Post training REMs coincident auditory stimulation enhances memory in humans. (1990)

Sleep activity was monitored in 20 freshman college students for two consecutive nights. Subjects were assigned to 4 equal groups and all were asked to learn a complex logic task before bed on the second night. Two groups of subjects learned the task with a constant clicking noise in the background (cued groups), while two groups simply learned the task (non cued). During the night, one cued and one non cued group were presented with auditory clicks during REM sleep such as to coincide with all REMs of at least 100 microvolts. The second cued group was given auditory clicks during REM sleep, but only during the REMs "quiet" times. The second non-cued control group was never given any nighttime auditory stimulations. The cued REMs coincident group showed a significant 23% improvement in task performance when tested one week later. The non cued REMs coincident group showed only an 8.8% improvement which was not significant. The cued REMs quiet and non-stimulated control groups showed no change in task performance when retested. The results were interpreted as support for the idea that the cued auditory stimulation induced a "recall" of the learned material during the REM sleep state in order for further memory processing to take place.
Computed tomography algorithm based on diffraction-enhanced imaging setup (2005)

Recently taking advantage of the novel diffraction-enhanced imaging (DEI) method, one very effective and practical phase contrast imaging technique—a new x-ray computed tomography scheme based on DEI (DEI-CT) showed promising results, really superior to those of conventional CT imaging. In this letter, we show that the application of the conventional CT reconstruction algorithm is not always satisfactory for the new DEI-CT imaging and a new mathematical framework for imaging reconstruction is presented. Experimental data collected at the Beijing synchrotron radiation facility are also discussed using the new algorithm.
The role of liver biopsy in hepatitis C (1997)

This article reviews the ways in which liver biopsy provides a resource to the clinician when making management decisions for patients with chronic hepatitis C. Liver biopsy provides information about the extent and distribution of inflammation and allows grading and staging of the disease (the amount of fibrosis). Furthermore, the liver biopsy allows some assessment of the rate of disease progression whenever the date of onset of infection is known. The presence of diffuse fibrosis or cirrhosis correlates with a lower likelihood of response to antiviral therapy, and the finding of severe necroinflammatory and fibrotic changes is helpful in determining the relative importance of beginning treatment early rather than deferring therapy. The importance of liver biopsy in the selection of patients for treatment is underscored by the fact that hepatitis C is a condition in which therapy is currently unable to successfully treat the majority of patients. There are no strong correlations between serum viral RNA, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels, and liver histopathology; therefore, the utility of aminotransferases and hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA as surrogate tests for measuring disease activity in individual cases is limited. It is concluded that liver biopsy should be performed before initiating interferon therapy. At the present time, it is not known if and when repeat histological assessment is necessary. Preferably, it should only be performed in instances when the findings from the biopsy are likely to lead to a change in management of the patient.
Gesture Spotting and Recognition for Human–Robot Interaction (2007)

Visual interpretation of gestures can be useful in accomplishing natural human-robot interaction (HRI). Previous HRI research focused on issues such as hand gestures, sign language, and command gesture recognition. Automatic recognition of whole-body gestures is required in order for HRI to operate naturally. This presents a challenging problem, because describing and modeling meaningful gesture patterns from whole-body gestures is a complex task. This paper presents a new method for recognition of whole-body key gestures in HRI. A human subject is first described by a set of features, encoding the angular relationship between a dozen body parts in 3-D. A feature vector is then mapped to a codeword of hidden Markov models. In order to spot key gestures accurately, a sophisticated method of designing a transition gesture model is proposed. To reduce the states of the transition gesture model, model reduction which merges similar states based on data-dependent statistics and relative entropy is used. The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method can be efficient and effective in HRI, for automatic recognition of whole-body key gestures from motion sequences
Structure and Optical Properties of InGaAsBi with up to 7% Bismuth (2012)

InyGa1-yAs1-xBix layers on InP:Fe (100) substrates have been grown by molecular beam epitaxy. Up to 7% of Bi incorporation has been confirmed by optical and structural analyses of grown samples. Photoluminescence signals at wavelengths up to 3 µm have been observed, implying InyGa1-yAs1-xBix to be a prospective material for mid-infrared applications. A weak band-gap temperature sensitivity of Bi-containing InGaAs has been evaluated from optical absorption measurements.
Using eCoaching to Improve Practice of Novice Teacher Educators (2017)

Coaching is becoming a more widely-accepted model of support for both preservice and inservice P-12 teachers. With the use of technology such as Bluetooth headsets and live streaming, coaching has become less intrusive and more “in the moment.” In this case study, we describe the use of an eCoaching process for two PhD students who taught courses in a teacher preparation program of a higher education institution. The four-step process included (a) observing the PhD students teach, (b) collaboratively developing instructional goals with the coach, (c) providing performance feedback while coaching, and (d) reflecting on the process with the two PhD students who were teaching undergraduate courses. Findings indicate that eCoaching was well received and provided multiple opportunities for both PhD students and their coach to reflect on instruction as well as the eCoaching process. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.
New technology beefs up BIOS (2004)

Intel and Microsoft are preparing a major PC technology change by augmenting basic input/output system (BIOS) software with a new hardware-startup approach called the Extensible Firmware Interface. EFI promises benefits such as accelerating the boot-up process; making it easier to both add improvements to PCs and support peripherals; cutting manufacturing and support costs; and improving remote management of PCs, servers, and networked devices.
Two-tiered proxy system architecture : TOPS (2003)

본 논문에서는 이동 컴퓨팅 환경에서 실시간 멀티미디어 서비스를 무선 단말에 원활하게 제공하는 방법으로 2계층 프록시 시스템을 제안한다. 2계층 프록시는 미디어 캐쉬와 코드변환을 하는 미디어 프록시와 무선망 지원을 하는 모바일 프록시로 구성된다. 또한 모바일 컴퓨팅 환경에서 원활한 미디어 서비스를 제공하기 위한 Handoff protocol과 전송 메카니즘를 제안한다. 시뮬레이션의 결과는 2계층 프록시 시스템에서 미디어 서비스가 향상됨을 보여주고 있다. In this paper, we propose the two-tiered proxy system that offers a seamless media service to mobile nodes in mobile computing environment. This proxy system is composed of a media proxy and a mobile proxy. We also propose the handoff protocol and the transmission mechanism for the seamless media service. The simulation result shows that the media service is improved in the two-tiered proxy system.
UNIVERSITY FRENCH DEPARTMENTS AND THE CUTS (1983)

UNIVERSITY FRENCH DEPARTMENTS AND THE CUTS DAVID WILLIAMS DAVID WILLIAMS Sheffield Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar 1 The author is the Honorary Secretary of the AUPF. Author Notes French Studies Bulletin, Volume 3, Issue 8, AUTUMN 1983, Pages 10–12, https://doi.org/10.1093/frebul/3.8.10 Published: 01 October 1983
Europe and The Other in Eighteenth-Century Thought (1997)

Since decolonization, national independence movements, and the consequent creation of new states after World War II, Europe’s past relationship to the rest of the world has increasingly been interpreted in terms of constructed identities. We are told that Europeans in the past, including intellectuals, have always understood themselves in terms of a stark contrast to the Other. This composite concept is said to have derived from Europeans’ sense of the differences separating them from all the unfamiliar cultures and peoples encountered overseas since the fifteenth century. Theorists of »the Other« depict European thinkers as dealing with the diversity of societies outside their continent by constructing invidious binary oppositions. Such polar contrasts, we are told, systematically demeaned non-Europeans, particularly those living in what Claude Lévi-Strauss called archaic or primitive societies. These, according to him, had been categorized as different and inferior, as savage or barbarian in contrast to civilized Europeans.
On the combination of a polynomial motion estimation with a hierarchical segmentation based video coding scheme (2002)

This article studies the cooperation between polynomial motion analysis and region-based video coding, in the context of multimedia dedicated video coding. It is based on the work made to develop a specific algorithm in this scope, but tries to stay as generic as possible. It first highlights the most important features of the polynomial region-based motion estimation method, and describes its implementation framework. Then, it analyzes the possibilities their combination is offering: improvement of the motion prediction quality, improvement of the codec compression performances, adaptability of the scheme to object-based functionalities.
Effects of episodic variations in web-based avian influenza education: influence of fear and humor on perception, comprehension, retention and behavior (2008)

In order to provide empirical evidence on the role of a web-based avian influenza (AI) education program for mass communication and also ultimately help young children learn and develop healthy behaviors against AI and all types of influenza, an education program with two episodic variations (i.e. fear and humor) has been developed and examined with 183 fifth-grade elementary students. A quasi-experimental design was employed to find potential differential effects on the context-specific risk perception, AI knowledge acquisition, retention and behavior. The study results reveal that the fear appealed AI web-based education program was much more effective than the humor-based program in improving risk perception and educating the students about healthy behaviors (i.e. against influenza infection). However, a significant behavior change or improvement of health practices was not apparent on the post-tests (i.e. 1 month after the treatment) in either episode of the program.
Ray linking for computed tomography by rebinning of projection data (1987)

This paper presents a novel approach to geometrical acoustics ray linking for computed tomography. The complicated solutions to boundary value problems are replaced by much simpler initial value problems. As a result, a rebinning of projection data is performed.
Tolmetin sodium and indomethacin in the treatment of osteoarthrosis of the hip: A double-blind crossover study (1980)

A double-blind crossover study was carried out in 21 patients with osteoarthrosis of the hip to compare the effectiveness and tolerance of 1200 mg tolmetin sodium daily with 75 mg indomethacin daily. Each drug was given in 3 equally divided doses daily for a period of 2 weeks, both active treatment periods being preceded by 1 week on placebo. Active treatment sequence was at random. Patients were seen again after 1, 3, 4 and 6 weeks and assessments made of pain at rest, on standing, on walking, degree of sleep disturbance, and degree of limitation of everyday activity. Intermalleolar distance was also measured. A record was kept of the clinician's opinion of change with treatment, any side-effects and the patient's preference. The results from 19 patients completing the study showed that both drugs produced a good analgesic response, particularly in night pain, and most patients found their incapacitation decreased with active treatment as compared to placebo. The few side-effects reported were mild and transient, except in 1 patient who withdrew from tolmetin sodium treatment because of limiting gastrointestinal symptoms.
Growth of etiolated barley plants in weak static and 50 Hz electromagnetic fields tuned to calcium ion cyclotron resonance (2006)

A direct influence of the applied MF and EMF is discussed affecting Ca2+ levels via the ICR mechanism. It influences the available Ca2+ and thereby regulatory processes. Theoretical considerations on molecular level focus on ionic interactions with water related to models using quantum electrodynamics.
Reduktionen mit LiAlH<sub>4</sub>, XII. Über Eine Weitere Hydrierende Spaltung von CC‐Bindungen (1957)

Abstract Es wird die Reduktion verschieden substituierter Furoxane mit Lithiumaluminiumhydrid beschrieben. Sie führt bei disubstituierten Furoxanen, auch solchen, die aus alicyclischen o ‐Diketonen herstellbar sind, zu einer hydrierenden Ringspaltung. Eine Ausnahme bildete das Benzfuroxan und das [Acenapthyleno‐1′.2′:3.4‐furoxan]. – Der Mechanismus dieser Spaltungsreaktion wird diskutiert. Dazu werden Umsetzungen einiger disubstituierter Furazane und Dioxime beschrieben. Disubstituierte Furazane sind gleich disubstituierten Furoxanen einer hydrierenden Spaltung zugänglich. Das Diphenylen‐furazan wurde zum 9.10‐Diamino‐phenanthren reduziert.
Bullet Ricochet from Metal Plates (1969)

Mohan Jauhari, M.Sc., is Assistant Director of the Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Government of India, Calcutta, where he serves as head of the Ballistics Division. For the last nine years he has been engaged in research in the Seld of Forensic Ballistics, in addition to his identification work in firearms and his service as an expert witness throughout India. Mr. Jauhari is co-author of a booklet Firearms and Firearm Injuries published by the Government of India for police and medical officers, and is an active member of the Indian Academy of Forensic Science. In 1968 he toured the United States on a public safety study-training program sponsored by the Agency for International Development, Washington, D.C. EDITOR.
使统计学更广泛地通俗化——评C·M·古列维奇著“什麽是统计” (1955)

在我们广大的统计工作者中间,有很大—部分同志是新做统计工作的,他们文化水平较低,在阅读较深的统计理论书籍时还存在着一定困难,因而迫切需要一本关于统计理论的通俗书籍.苏联古列维奇同志所著《什么是统计》一书是根据一九五四年三月苏联统计学科学会议决议的精神编写的,内容正确、通俗,文字生动、流畅,能够很好地满足上述需要.同时,本书对一般财经工作者也有很大参考价值.因此,我们特意选登了廖佐夫教授的一篇评介,作为对本书的推荐与介绍.
Correction algorithms in a laser scanning dimension measurement system (1992)

The principal system error in a laser scanning dimension measurement system (LSDMS) is the variation of the scanning speed of the laser beam at different locations of the measuring region, which is caused mainly by the conventionally corrected lens. When a small spin gauge is positioned and measured within the measuring region of the LSDMS, the deviation of the scanning speed from a constant speed can be obtained. This deviation is the criterion on which two correction algorithms are based. The correction algorithms are proposed and discussed in this paper, and both show satisfactory improvement in the performance of the LSDMS.
Sum-capacity of D2D and cellular hybrid networks over cooperation and non-cooperation (2012)

This paper analyzes the effect of cooperation on the network capacity in hybrid network composed of cellular and D2D communications. The D2D communication shares uplink resource with cellular user and we consider a simple system model which contains one D2D pair and one cellular user. First we derive out the cumulative distribution function (CDF) of the interference at the receiver in the dual interference channel. Then we study the network capacity based on the former corollary in different scenarios according to the CSI acknowledgement at the transceiver case by case. The simulation results show that the cooperation between cellular and D2D link can bring obvious contribution to the sum capacity of hybrid network. When the transmit power of the transmitter of the D2D and cellular network is large, the hybrid network is interference limited and the capacity with cooperation between transmitter and receiver is better than case without cooperation but there are no difference between different kinds of cooperation between links. While, if output power is low and the hybrid network is part of noise limited, the network capacity is growing with acknowledgement of CSI. Specially, if the cooperation is between transceivers but not links, the network capacity may be suffer loss for greedy of links.
Dynamic energy management in embedded systems (2003)

To allow further improvements in the battery life of portable devices, energy reduction schemes will be needed. This calls for the use of intelligent controllers that balance workload against power.
Future of heavy crude and tar sands (1981)

The 106 papers which were presented at the First International Conference on the Future of Heavy Crude and Tar Sands, held in Edmonton, Alberta are incorporated in this volume. They are grouped under the following sections: (1) role of heavy crude oils and tar sands in world energy; (2) major known occurrences; (3) chemistry and geochemistry; (4) geology; (5) resource evaluation techniques; (6) production research and pilot projects; (7) current production; (8) upgrading and refining; (9) transportation; (10) environmental research; (11) economics; (12) technological problems; (13) institutional factors; and (14) bibliography. All papers have been abstracted and indexed. (ATT)
Cerebral Protective Effect of Low-Grade Hypothermia (1981)

Male Wistar rats with unilateral carotid ligation were exposed to arterial hypoxia (PaO2 20-23 torr for 20 min) while body temperature was controlled at 37 degrees C, 36 degrees C, or 34 degrees C. Brain cortical concentrations of ATP, phosphocreatine (PCr) and lactate were measured microfluorometrically. Normothermic hypoxic rats had severe metabolic changes with low brain ATP and extremely high brain lactate. When rectal temperature was controlled at 36 degrees C during hypoxia, brain ATP was not different from that observed in normothermic, normoxic rats, and brain lactate was significantly lower than during normothermic hypoxia. At 34 degrees C, brain lactate was even less, but still three times higher than that observed in normothermic normoxic rats. PCr was significantly higher following hypoxia at 34 degrees C than at 37 degrees C. In part, this latter finding may reflect preservation of intracellular pH at 34 degrees C. A decrease of body temperature of 1-3 degrees C can minimize or prevent brain energy failure during hypoxia as well as decrease the magnitude of brain tissue acidosis. Thus, in experiments examining "cerebral protective effects" of therapies during brain hypoxia-ischemia, stringent control of body temperature is necessary. Furthermore, a possible clinical benefit resulting from modest reduction in body temperature in patients with marginal cerebral oxygenation is suggested.
Avoiding a Manifest Injustice: Missouri Decides Not to Execute the Actually Innocent (2004)

This Note will examine State ex rel. Amrine v Roper in light of the decision in Herrera and the subsequent cases; cases in which states made determination about state habeas relief in response to the ruling of the United State Supreme Court. In granting habeas relief to Amrine, the Missouri Supreme Court changed previous law that would have allowed Amrine to be executed despite having persuasive evidence of actual innocence.
Negative-ion photodetachment in an electric field (1988)

A multichannel study of the photodetachment of a negative ion such as ${\mathrm{S}}^{\mathrm{\ensuremath{-}}}$ in the presence of a constant electric field is presented. The analysis is carried out as a series of frame transformations for the outgoing photoelectron. An earlier analysis in the absence of the external field is now augmented by the further transformations from spherical to cylindrical symmetry that are required. The interplay between the various thresholds due to fine structure in the negative ion and residual atom and the effects of the external field are analytically treated. The net effect is to eliminate the thresholds, to induce modulations in the detachment cross section, and to introduce field-assisted-tunneling contributions to the photodetachment. Numerical illustrations are provided. Our treatment closely parallels similar treatments of photoionization of neutral atoms in an electric field and of photodetachment in a magnetic field.
Mediation strategies for resolving community disputes in an outback Australian town (2003)

A conflict resolution classroom training exercise, looking at complex community disputes among Aboriginal residents of an outback Australian town - case material was provided through a newspaper report of the dispute - students were given templates devised to aid analysis of the situation and participants - triangulation was achieved by presenting a class analysis of the newspaper article and issues raised to an observer in the outback who regularly visited the town.
Characterization in silico of flavonoids biosynthesis in Theobroma cacao L. (2011)

A detailed and curated map of molecular interactions taking place in the polyphenols (flavonoids) biosynthesis in Theobroma cacao L. is presented. The map was created using the software Cytoscape v.2.7 and the KEGG (Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes) database. The statistical parameters of the network were determined with CentiScape v.1.1 and MetaAnalyzer v.2.6.1. A preliminary theoretical map containing 1024 chemical species and 1099 chemical reactions was built, then a second map that was curated and annotated with the biological facts obtained from approximately 85 publications in T. cacao, with 653 chemical species and 706 chemical reactions. Structural analysis of this interaction network revealed similitude with other biological networks. The study of complex networks opens the way for creating realistic computational models of flavonoid biosynthesis metabolic pathways in cacao.
Trust Management in Cloud Computing: A Critical Review (2012)

Cloud computing has been attracting the attention of several researchers both in the academia and the industry as it provides many opportunities for organizations by offering a range of computing services. For cloud computing to become widely adopted by both the enterprises and individuals, several issues have to be solved. A key issue that needs special attention is security of clouds, and trust management is an important component of cloud security. In this paper, the authors look at what trust is and how trust has been applied in distributed computing. Trust models proposed for various distributed system has then been summarized. The trust management systems proposed for cloud computing have been investigated with special emphasis on their capability, applicability in practical heterogonous cloud environment and implementabilty. Finally, the proposed models/systems have been compared with each other based on a selected set of cloud computing parameters in a table. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/icter.v4i2.4674 International Journal on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions 2011 04 (02) : 24 – 36