gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
A High Resolution Large-scale Gaussian Random Field Rainfall Model for Australian Monthly Rainfall (2008)

Australian rainfall conditions are highly variable in time and in space. This variability of rainfall is responsible for floods and droughts that impact rural and urban catchments alike. These extreme rainfall conditions are dependent on rainfall patterns at a large spatial scale not considered by current stochastic models. This paper proposes a stochastic random field rainfall model for the simulation of monthly rainfall events at a high spatial resolution across the Australian continent. Monthly rainfall data, gridded at a 25km resolution across the continent, were used to determine monthly means and covariances in time and space. To correctly reproduce the occurrences of zero rainfall, the data were transformed according to a latent variable approach. The model then simulates Gaussian random fields using a Fourier technique which is then back-transformed to recover the statistical rainfall properties. Simulated data were validated against recorded data using comparison tests between sample means and standard deviations and comparing the simulated cross- and autocorrelation.with observed correlations.
Quality-aware Automated Service Composition using Reverse Engineering and Incomplete Information (2012)

Service Composition is one of the most important features offered by Service Oriented Computing. The composition allows a new service to be created through the reuse of existing ones. The process of creating a composition involves discovering the necessary services and combining them in an appropriate manner using specific languages and tools. This process, however, is still carried out mainly by hand. Considering the dynamic nature of distributed services, manual composition may become too complex, affecting the productivity gains provided by reuse. Proposals to fully or partially automate this process already exist, most of them based on Automated Planning algorithms borrowed from Artificial Intelligence. Although functional, these approaches have practical problems that hinder their effective implementation in production scenarios. In this Thesis, we addressed some of the practical problems of automated composition, starting with the need for formal descriptions of services. These formal descriptions are necessary for the composition algorithms, however, are rarely available from services. This issue was addressed by means of reverse engineering a repository of service compositions. By analyzing how the services were related to each other in the compositions, it was possible to obtain the necessary information for the algorithms to work. We also evaluated the quality of the compositions generated by the algorithms and their similarity with respect to compositions created manually. Automated Planning algorithms from the literature have been modified in order to generate solutions closer to those expected by the developer. Finally, the composition algorithms were adapted to accept incomplete specifications, thus allowing the developer to obtain a solution even not knowing a priori all the composition details. Comparisons with automated planning tools were conducted in order to ascertain the effectiveness of the algorithms. The results show that the automated composition, as presented in the Thesis, can be an invaluable tool to the service developer.
Strong-motion earthquake instrument arrays : proceedings of the International Workshop on Strong-Motion Earthquake Instrument Arrays, May 2-5, 1978, Honolulu, Hawaii (1978)

The International Workshop on Strong-Motion Earthquake Instrument Arrays was held May 2-5, 1978 at the East-West Center, Honolulu, Hawaii. The Workshop was organized by a Steering Committee appointed by the International Association for Earthquake Engineering. This volume is the product of the combined efforts of those in attendance.\n\nThe goal of the Workshop was to develop a workable plan for the possible future deployment of dense strong-motion earthquake instrument arrays with primary emphasis on ground motion studies. Three potential areas of array application were considered; source mechanism studies, wave propagation studies and studies of local effects. In order to achieve its stated goal, the Workshop was organized into five working subgroups. The areas covered by the subgroups were: favorable array locations, array design for source mechanism and wave propagation studies, array design for local effects studies, array construction and operation, and implementation. The reports of the individual subgroups are incorporated as chapters in this volume.\n\nExperts in earthquake engineering and seismology were invited from all over the world to participate in the Workshop. Those individuals with specific expertise necessary for the deliberations of a particular subgroup were invited to serve as working members of that subgroup. In addition, a number of individuals were invited as Workshop observers in order to insure a balanced geographical and technical representation.\n
Cat is a major allergen in patients with asthma from west Siberia, Russia (2006)

peer reviewed
Volumetric and functional recovery of the liver after right hepatectomy for living donation (2004)

Our objective was to study the kinetics of recovery of the liver volume and liver function after right hepatectomy (RH) for living donation, comparing conventional and quantitative liver function tests, i.e., galactose elimination capacity (GEC). A total of 27 donors underwent RH averaging 61% of the whole liver volume. The conventional and quantitative liver function tests, as well as magnetic resonance imaging volumetric studies, were performed preoperatively at postoperative day (POD) 10, 90, 180, and 360. Mean residual volume increased by 88% within 10 days from RH and thereafter did not show any significant variation. After 1 year, only 83% of the original volume was reached. GEC per milliliter of liver volume expressed in percent of initial value (GEC/mL) showed a decrease of 25% at POD10, an increase up to 125% at POD 180, and returned to normal values at POD 360. Liver biochemistries, International Normalized Ratio (INR), and bilirubin returned to normal in 10 days. Cholinesterase showed a similar course like GEC. In conclusion, within 10 days of 61% loss of its initial volume, the liver is capable of regenerating a volume necessary to its function, although it corresponds to only 74% of the initial one. It takes only 10 days to normalize liver biochemistries, while cholinesterase and albumin recover over 90 days. However, a direct measure of the cytosolic liver function obtained by GEC shows that functional recovery occurs much more gradually than the recovery of volume and liver biochemistries.
Biocontrol-Parasite: Parasitoid–Host and Crop Loss Assessment Simulation Model (1994)

A model (BIOCONTROL-PARASITE) that simulates host and parasitoid population interactions, parasitism rates, and plant damage is described. BIOCONTROL-PARASITE can simulate many different species of phytophagous insects, parasitoids, and plants because specifics of the insect and plant biology are entered through menus at the beginning of a simulation. Augmentative releases of egg and nymphal parasitoids also can be simulated. The accuracy of BIOCONTROL-PARASITE predictions was tested by comparing them with field estimates of Lygus hesperus (Knight), in an alfalfa agroecosystem with Anaphes iole (Girault), and Leiophron uniformis (Gahan) as egg and nymphal parasitoids, respectively. BIOCONTROL-PARASITE predicted L. hesperus nymphal and adult populations, egg and nymphal parasitism rates, and plant state with reasonable accuracy. Simulations with and without parasitoids predicted that egg and nymphal parasitoid populations created by way of augmentative releases would reduce the L. hesperus population, but would not greatly decrease feeding damage and subsequent loss of alfalfa seed. Simulations predicted that releasing both egg and nymphal parasitoids would decrease L. hesperus egg, nymphal, and adult populations slightly below levels achieved by releasing only egg parasitoids. Estimates of seed yields from simulations with and without L. hesperus indicated that about one-third of the alfalfa seed crop would be eaten by L. hesperus. Using BIOCONTROL-PARASITE as a tool for identifying parasitoid species that might be candidates for mass rearing and release as biocontrol agents and to test the applicability and realism of data collected from laboratory experiments of host-parasitoid interactions is discussed. The assumptions and limitations of the model also are described.
Straightening out lateral shifts in time-lapse seismic (2008)

In time-lapse seismic studies involving compacting reservoirs, vertical time-lapse time-shifts are frequently observed and prove useful for mapping out the areal distribution of reservoir compaction (Hatchell and Bourne, 2005). In addition to the vertical shifts, some work has shown that horizontal or lateral shifts are also present in time-lapse data (e.g., Hall et al., 2002; Hall, 2006; and Hale, 2007) and that these shifts are large, directed outward from the reservoir, and carry information different from the vertical shifts. Although methods for extracting vertical and lateral shifts from time-lapse data have been described, the origin of these shifts and their dependence on the underlying geomechanical model has not been thoroughly addressed.
Amplification by phenylephrine and serotonin of coronary vasoconstriction induced by a high arterial blood oxygen tension (1994)

The response of the coronary network to high PaO2 is amplified by pretreatment with the alpha adrenergic agonist phenylephrine or with serotonin, regardless of any changes in metabolic status.
Metal Phosphides and Zeolite-like Mesoporous Materials as Catalysts (2001)

Two new classes of materials, which we developed and use in our catalytic research, are described. Metal phosphides are studied for their use as model compounds for hydrodenitrogenation catalysis. M41S type materials contain mesopores, which enhance diffusion and, thus, the effectiveness of zeolitic materials in liquid-phase reactions. After grafting with sulfonic acid groups, they are used as wide-pore solid acids.
Time-Reversal Minimum-SER-Based Adaptive Protocol for Full-Rate Cooperative Communications (2007)

Cooperative communications have recently emerged as novel communication schemes for future wireless communications because of their diversity gain, achieved by sharing each cooperation user's antenna to form a virtual antenna array in the wireless network. In this paper, we investigate an adaptive protocol for full-rate cooperative communications based on minimizing a tight approximate symbol error rate (SER). We then propose a time-reversal-mirror approach to estimate an instantaneous channel variance, needed for computing such approximate SER used in an adaptation process, based on a least square (LS) estimation. A mean square error (MSE) upper bound for such estimation is also derived. Simulation results indicate that the adaptive protocol employing the time-reversal-mirror estimation performs essentially similar to an ideal adaptive protocol for quasi-static fading channels, where a lower SER compared with existing protocols is achieved. For nonquasistatic fading channels, the proposed scheme is still be able to work acceptably with a SER penalty in high signal-to-noise ration (SNR) regimes.
The Effects of Fluid Viscosity and Density on Proppant Transport in Complex Slot Systems (2021)

Abstract The main functions of hydraulic fracturing fluids are to create a fracture network and to carry and place the proppant into the created fractures networks, thus, adding to fracture conductivity. Significant research has been performed to develop ideal fracturing fluid systems. The development focus has mainly been on optimization of a fluid rheology that can transport and place the proppant into the primary and any subsidiary fractures with less damage to the formation and at a lower cost. The main goal of this work is to add to the understanding and optimization of proppant transport in complex hydraulic fracture networks. Specifically for this study, focus is placed on two different fluids, water-glycerin solution and water-sodium chloride solution, representing varying fluid densities and viscosities. The effects of changing fluid viscosities, densities, proppant densities, proppant sizes, proppant concentrations, and slurry injection rates on proppant transport were then experimentally investigated. This experimental work shows that viscosity has a greater impact on the proppant transport than fluid density does, thus implying a larger impact on the resulting fracture conductivity. The results of this work show that a water-glycerin solution, with a viscosity of 4.3 cp, has significant proppant carrying capacity with proppants delivered uniformly to greater distances. On the other hand, the results show that a water-sodium chloride solution of 9.24 ppg density has less capability to carry the proppant deep into the fractures indicating that viscosity has a greater impact on the proppant transport than fluid density does. The lab results also showed that increasing proppant concentrations and injection rates has a positive impact on proppant transport.
[Autotransfusion in vascular surgery]. (1990)

This report describes 51 vascular patients with peripheral vascular disease treated intraoperatively by means of the autotransfusion apparatus with a minimum of 750 cc of reinfused blood. An early decrease of Hct, Hb, RBC, fibrinogen and Plt count was observed without any significant coagulation disorder.
Towards accurate solvation free energies of large biological systems (2015)

Continuum solvation models like PCM or COSMO are the standard tool to calculate solvation free energies in a quantum level, but have been typically limited to small biological molecules due to its large computational cost. Recently, a new implementation of COSMO based on a domain decomposition strategy (ddCOSMO) [1] has been presented, which speeds up calculations by several orders of magnitude, thus paving the way for its application to very large systems. Here, we report the parameterization of ddCOSMO to the prediction of hydration free energies based on the MST solvation model developed in Barcelona, [2][3]. The parameterization is based on the PM6 semi-empirical Hamiltonian, on a set of over 200 experimental hydration free energies. The new model opens the way to the accurate prediction of hydration free energies of very large biomolecules, thus going beyond the usual classical MM-PBSA or MM-GBSA approaches.
Comparative morphometric analysis of bloodstream and lymph forms of Trypanosoma (T.) brucei brucei grown in vitro and in vivo (1982)

The fine structure of bloodstream forms of Trypanosoma brucei cultivated in vitro, and of trypanosomes from lymph and blood of mammalian hosts, was compared morphometrically. The cell volume, quantitative parameters of the mitochondrion and of glycosomes were mainly investigated. A Coulter Channelyzer was used for the first time to measure the mean cell volume of living parasites. In vitro, the monomorphic trypanosomes between the feeder layer cells showed lower values for mitochondrial parameters than the slightly pleomorphic forms from the supernatant medium. Trypanosomes in culture were very similar morphologically to forms from lymph nodes of rats. Despite some morphometric differences between cultivated blood stream forms and those grown in vivo, the similarity of both populations was clear. Both populations, however, differed significantly from stages found in the vector or from procyclic culture forms.
Development of an Apertureless Near-Field Optical Microscope for Nanoscale Optical Imaging at Low Temperatures (2005)

We have developed an apertureless scanning near-field optical microscope (apertureless SNOM) operating at low temperatures. The apertureless SNOM system is based on the atomic force microscope using a frequency modulation detection technique. The SNOM images reflect local optical properties of the sample surface, and optical images of a ferroelectric material are successfully obtained at low temperatures below a Curie temperature. The SNOM system developed in this work is a powerful tool to image local fields on the sample surface and to study phase transitions under high spatial resolution.
Thermal and non-thermal lensing of Yb:YAG and Tm:YAG thin slab laser gain media (2013)

This paper aims to demonstrate the non-thermal lensing component of intensely pumped Yb:YAG and Tm:YAG thin slabs. To the author's knowledge, this is the first time the method has been used to investigate the electronic lensing component for the thin slab architecture.
The Self-Assembly of an Unexpected, Unique Supramolecular Triangle Composed of Rigid Subunits (2001)

A supramolecular triangle results, instead of the expected square, from the reaction of a compact, ditopic 90° platinum(II) center and the most rigid, aromatic linear linker, pyrazine (see picture). This unexpected species is characterized both in solution and the solid state.
A Distributed Embedded Control System for Agricultural Machines (2006)

This paper concerns the description of a distributed embedded control system for agricultural machines, as tractors and off-road vehicles. The distributed control system is based on the international standard ISO 11783, also known as ISOBUS standard. The paper describes the safety and system integrity analysis of a hybrid network for off-highway vehicles where ISOBUS and FlexRay protocols co-exist.
Editorial: “Transcellular Cycles Underlying Neurotransmission” (2015)

EDITORIAL article Front. Nutr., 29 June 2015Sec. Neuroenergetics, Nutrition and Brain Health Volume 2 - 2015 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2015.00018
Thermal recovery: mature technology for EOR (1982)

From a technical viewpoint, thermal recovery processes are excellent EOR processes. Practically speaking, there are a number of operational difficulties associated with thermal recovery. Temperatures encountered in thermal recovery operations adversely affect monitoring, injecting, and producing equipment. Sand production is frequently severe, as many heavy oil reservoirs occur in either unconsolidated or semi-consolidated sands. In these reservoirs, heavy oil often serves as a cementation medium. When this oil is produced, sand readily migrates to the producing wellbore. Discussions of the solutions to operational problems occur in most field test reports. A major technical problem remaining is that of controlling steam placement, especially in heavy-oil reservoirs. The use of foams and/or gels is showing promise in steaming operations. Excessive heat losses can occur at both injection and production wells. Improved insulation materials and down-hole steam generation offer control of injection well heat losses. There is considerable discussion about the optimum steam quality to be injected. Commonly, 70 to 80 percent quality steam is injected, although a recent simulation study suggested 35 to 40 percent steam quality as being optimum for the conditions studied. Environmental control problems, particularly in surface steam generation operations, can be severe. The Vapor Therm and similar processes more » offer the advantage of disposing of combustion gases by injecting them along with steam. In spite of these and other operational problems, thermal processes are economic processes. Most of the projects summarized in March 1980 are listed as being economic. 5 figures, 1 table. « less
Time and fuel optimal control for gravity gradient spacecraft (1970)

Severe constraints on the amount of fuel avaiiable in spacecraft make it necessary to develop economical policies for attitude control.A promising approach is to combine active control by means of electric propulsion devices and passive gravity gradient control.'i'he Maximum Principle is used to derive a time-fuel optimal control law for gravity gradient satellites.Switching lines which make it possible to determine the optimal control for each measured set of angles and rates are derived for decoupled gravity gradient satellites.It is shown how by this technique the special cases of pure time optimal and pure fuel optinial cot:trol, '%vhich have been already solved in the literature, are covered.The possible extensions to coupled gravity gradient satellites are treated and it is shown that no unique switching lines can be derived.
[Human D(B) type virus: comparison of D(B) type virus antigens with antigens of oncornaviruses of different origins]. (1976)

It was found by the immunodiffusion test that the D(B) type virus isolated from human cell lines and Mason-Pfizer monkey virus (M--PMV) contained common group-specific antigen(s). No cross-reaction was demonstrated between this D(B) type virus and C type oncornaviruses of various origins.
<i>ES&T</i>’s Best Papers of 2009 (2010)

ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVCommentNEXTES&T's Best Papers of 2009Jerald L. SchnoorCite this: Environ. Sci. Technol. 2010, 44, 7, 2219Publication Date (Web):March 10, 2010Publication History Published online10 March 2010Published inissue 1 April 2010https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/es100678thttps://doi.org/10.1021/es100678teditorialACS PublicationsCopyright © 2010 American Chemical Society. This publication is available under these Terms of Use. Request reuse permissions This publication is free to access through this site. Learn MoreArticle Views3532Altmetric-Citations2LEARN 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 PDF (45 KB) Get e-AlertscloseSUBJECTS:Desalination,Environmental science,Redox reactions,Testing and assessment Get e-Alerts
Designing a trans-pacific virtual space (1998)

article Designing a trans-pacific virtual space Share on Authors: Lia Adams Lia Adams Consulting Lia Adams ConsultingView Profile , Lori Toomey FX Palo Alto Laboratory, Inc. FX Palo Alto Laboratory, Inc.View Profile Authors Info & Claims ACM SIGGROUP BulletinVolume 19Issue 3Dec. 1998 pp 15–18https://doi.org/10.1145/307736.307757Online:01 December 1998Publication History 0citation30DownloadsMetricsTotal Citations0Total Downloads30Last 12 Months0Last 6 weeks0 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 AlertsNew Citation Alert!Please log in to your account Save to BinderSave to BinderCreate a New BinderNameCancelCreateExport CitationPublisher SiteGet Access