gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Developing an Efficient Information Management System of Soil Contaminated Sites in Korea: 2. Future-Oriented Framework (2007)

The whole objective of two papers in series was to develop the framework of an information management system (IMS) for soil-contaminated sites. In the previous first paper (Hwang et al., 2006), current status of information management in our country and the developed countries was investigated and four suggestions were made. In this work (the second paper), the future-oriented framework for information system of soil contamination sites and several suggestions were made.
Assessing professional development program impact (2010)

Purpose This paper aims to present a useful framework for guiding HR leaders, and their executive education (EE) program providers, towards program assessments that focus on, and capture, information related to the enterprise‐level benefits created by a customized professional development education program. Design/methodology/approach This paper is the culmination of 40 years of working with corporations in the design, development, delivery, and assessment of EE professional development programs. It is also inspired, more recently, by the program assessment perspective that several larger corporate clients have sought and have most highly valued. Findings A guiding framework for enterprise‐level EE program assessment is presented. Practical implications The framework presented here is immediately and broadly applicable to those HR managers engaged in partnering with providers of custom EE professional development programs aimed at enhancing organizational‐level benefits. In addition, an example of a set of program assessment content prompts is provided in order to help HR leaders fashion their own IMPACT‐inspired assessment instrument. Originality/value Readers are provided with a field‐inspired framework for EE program impact assessment. The paper posits the framework as an alternative to a more traditional individual‐only impact assessment and to a more problematic finance‐based ROI approach to program assessment.
The holistic revolution (2009)

Education has increasingly taken on aspects of the holistic approach over the last few decades with approaches, such as Forest School, recognising that we are shaped by a wide range of influences.
Promoter Polymorphism of the Cd14 Endotoxin Receptor Gene As A Risk Factor for Alcoholic Liver Disease (2001)

Twin concordance studies indicate that genetic factors influence the individual susceptibility for alcoholic liver disease (ALD). Both clinical and experimental data suggest that Kupffer cell activation by gut-derived endotoxins and other bacterial products is an important pathogenic factor. Activated Kupffer cells release proinflammatory cytokines, a process that is regulated by the CD14 endotoxin receptor (CD14). Recently, a C-->T (-159) polymorphism in the promoter region of the CD14 gene was detected and found to confer increased CD14 expression. In the present study, the association of CD14 promoter polymorphism with different forms of ALD was examined in 3 separate autopsy series. Among 442 men with valid alcohol-consumption data, 381 men had been moderate or heavy alcohol consumers. The allele frequency of the CD14 promoter genotype, determined by a modified cycle minisequencing technique, was 0.34 (CC), 0.51 (CT), and 0.16 (TT). The T allele was found to be associated with advanced ALD, i.e., with alcoholic hepatitis (odds ratio [OR]: 2.48; P = .018), and especially with cirrhosis (OR: 3.45; P = .004), but not with fatty liver, periportal fibrosis, or bridging fibrosis. The overall age-adjusted risk for cirrhosis was 3.08 (P = .01) for the carriers of the CT genotype, and 4.17 (P = .005) for the homozygous TT genotype. These results suggest that in the relatively isolated Finnish population, the T allele confers increased risk of alcoholic liver damage. In particular, TT homozygotes are at a high risk to develop cirrhosis.
From bias to opinion (2011)

Real-time interaction, which enables live discussions, has become a key feature of most Web applications. In such an environment, the ability to automatically analyze user opinions and sentiments as discussions develop is a powerful resource known as real time sentiment analysis. However, this task comes with several challenges, including the need to deal with highly dynamic textual content that is characterized by changes in vocabulary and its subjective meaning and the lack of labeled data needed to support supervised classifiers. In this paper, we propose a transfer learning strategy to perform real time sentiment analysis. We identify a task - opinion holder bias prediction - which is strongly related to the sentiment analysis task; however, in constrast to sentiment analysis, it builds accurate models since the underlying relational data follows a stationary distribution.
Foundations of distributed artificial intelligence (1996)

Partial table of contents: FORMULATIVE READINGS. Logical Foundations of Distributed Artificial Intelligence (E. Werner). Distributed Artificial Intelligence Testbeds (K. Decker). COOPERATION, COORDINATION, AND AGENCY. Coordination Techniques for Distributed Artificial Intelligence (N. Jennings). Negotiation Principles (H. Muller). Planning in Distributed Artificial Intelligence (E. Durfee). DAI FRAMEWORKS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS. IMAGINE: An Integrated Environment for Constructing Distributed Artificial Intelligence Systems (D. Steiner). AGenDA--A General Testbed for Distributed Artificial Intelligence Applications (K. Fischer, et al.). Agent Factory: An Environment for the Fabrication of Multiagent Systems (G. O'Hare). RELATED DISCIPLINES. Philosophy and Distributed Artificial Intelligence: The Case of Joint Intention (R. Tuomela). User Design Issues for Distributed Artificial Intelligence (L. Hall). Appendix. Index.
A LaNi<sub>5</sub>‐Hydride Thermal Absorption Compressor for a Hydrogen Refrigerator (1973)

Abstract The compound LaNi 5 absorbs nearly 6 atoms of hydrogen per formula unit at an equilibrium pressure of 2.5 at and room temperature. LaNi 5 exhibits a high rate of absorption and desorption of hydrogen and the heat of reaction is about 7.4 kcal/mol H 2 . The dependence of the equilibrium pressure in the two‐phase region on temperature is utilized to compress hydrogen from 4 to 45 at, which are suitable working pressures for a hydrogen refrigerator. Three vessels containing LaNi 5 are heated and cooled between 410 K and 290 K in cyclic operation. A system of selfoperating valves establishes a steady flow of hydrogen gas through a Joule‐Thomson system. In the present design, employing precooling with liquid nitrogen at 78 K, 1 W of cold is produced at 26 K. Hydrogen‐sorption properties of LaNi 5 are given and the problems encountered in practical use of the material discussed.
Altered Red and White Blood Cell Rheology in Type II Diabetes (1986)

Twenty-three patients suffering from type II, non-insulin-dependent diabetes were compared with matched controls. Suspensions with standardized white and red cell counts were filtered in a novel device capable of discriminating filter occlusion and cell transit time. Results confirm previous studies indicating that red cell deformability is impaired in diabetes. According to our findings, this may be caused by a slight overall loss of red cell fluidity together with the existence of a subpopulation of more markedly rigid erythrocytes. Furthermore, we demonstrate that white cell filterability is reduced in type II diabetes. This could be due to decreased white cell deformability, increased white cell adhesion, or both. Analysis of diabetic subgroups indicates that the white cell rheology is impaired to a greater extent in patients taking oral antidiabetic drugs than in patients controlled by diet alone. Altered white cell rheology could help to explain the pathological blood cell filterability frequently reported in diabetes. More important, impaired white cell rheology might significantly contribute to microcirculatory flow abnormalities jeopardizing O2 exchange in the terminal vascular bed.
Coagulopathy associated with vitamin E ingestion (1974)

Although hypervitaminosis E causes a prolonged prothrombin time and a hemorrhagic state in animals, excessive vitamin E has not previously been found to cause bleeding in normal humans. We have seen a prolonged prothrombin time and ecchymoses develop in a patient who was taking warfarin sodium and clofibrate concomitant with self-administration of vitamin E. The prothrombin time returned to base line after vitamin E ingestion was stopped while warfarin and clofibrate treatment was continued. Coagulation studies demonstrated enhanced reduction of the levels of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors during the period of vitamin E ingestion, which returned to base-line levels after the patient stopped taking the vitamin. Plasma warfarin levels did not change and platelet function remained normal. The data suggest that patients with vitamin K deficiency may risk hemorrhage if they take vitamin E. (<i>JAMA</i>230:1300-1301, 1974)
Association of the melanocortin 4 receptor with feed intake and daily gain in F2 Mangalitsa × Piétrain pigs (2006)

The melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) is a key factor in the regulation of energy balance and body weight. Hence it is a candidate for feed intake and energy homeostasis-related traits. Studies in humans and swine have revealed several sequence variants in the gene that are associated with some of these traits. In pigs the coding non-synonymous missense variant Asp298Asn in MC4R has been associated with feed intake, fatness and growth. Here we confirm the association of this Piétrain-derived polymorphism with feed intake and daily gain in the F2 generation of a Mangalitsa x Piétrain cross. In one Piétrain founder animal, we detected an additional non-synonymous missense variant Arg236His. Thus, the MC4R gene could be a useful marker for increased growth in the relatively slow-growing Piétrain breed.
Eddy current sensor signal processing for stall detection (2005)

This paper presents algorithms that use data from eddy current sensors mounted in the engine casing for the purpose of gas turbine engine stability monitoring. The focus of this paper is stall detection. Development of a system to detect and compensate for potentially catastrophic engine failures and instability is the primary objective of this work. A motivating objective of our engine work in general has been the development of mathematically well-founded and efficient signal processing algorithms to perform gas turbine engine blade diagnostics and high cycle fatigue prognosis using a minimal number of blade tip monitoring sensors. Our work to date has focused on the general dynamics eddy current sensor (ECS). Our ultimate goal is to extend the functionality of the ECS system beyond diagnostics to active and automatic real-time control of gas turbine engines. Blade tip sensors such as eddy current, capacitive and optical have been being used for some time now in test stand applications to detect engine faults. It has been demonstrated that they are capable of measuring tip clearance, foreign object damage (FOD), blade vibration, and stall/surge. Much of the data analysis for these methods has been performed off line; however, rapid progress is being made toward the goal of real-time detection for use in onboard flight systems. To date, most signal processing techniques using blade tip sensors have been limited to simple parametric measurements associated with the sensor waveform, e.g., measurement of zero crossing locations for time of arrival information or maxima for tip clearance information. Using this type of parametric information, many computations require more than one sensor per stage. The use of a minimal number of sensors is an extremely important practical consideration since each pound that is added to an aircraft engine adds considerable costs over the life cycle of the engine. Because of this we have focused on developing algorithms that allow the reduction in the number of sensors needed for fault prognosis. We have used new parametric algorithms as well as those that make use of the entire ECS waveform. Using our algorithms we have been able to demonstrate the detection of stall cell precursors using a single ECS. These algorithms have been demonstrated in real-time in tests at the NASA Glenn W8 single stage axial-flow compressor facility. The rotor tested, designated NASA Rotor 67, is a fan with 22 blades.
Inhibition of the carcinogenic action of benzo(a)pyrene by flavones. (1970)

A study of the effect of feeding flavone inducers of increased benzo(a)pyrene (BP) hydroxylase activity on pulmonary adenoma formation resulting from p.o. administration of BP to A/HeJ mice has been carried out. Three flavones have been used: β-naphthoflavone, a highly potent inducer; quercetin pentamethyl ether, intermediate in inducing potency; and rutin, a weak inducer. Administration of β-naphthoflavone resulted in almost total inhibition of pulmonary adenoma formation; with quercetin pentamethyl ether approximately 50% inhibition occurred, and with rutin there was no inhibition. In a second investigation, the effect of inducing increased BP hydroxylase activity in the skin of Ha/ICR mice on epidermal neoplasia initiated by BP was studied. Topical application of β-naphthoflavone resulted in slightly more than 50% inhibition of skin tumor formation.
Proximity graphs inside large weighted graphs (2013)

Given a large weighted graph G = (V, E) and a subset U of V , we define several graphs with vertex set U in which two vertices are adjacent if they satisfy some prescribed proximity rule. These rules use the shortest path distance in G and generalize the proximity rules that generate some of the most common proximity graphs in Euclidean spaces. We prove basic properties of the defined graphs and provide algorithms for their computation.
Human immunodeficiency virus-related skin disease (1991)

The atypical presentation of common dermatoses, as well as the Occurrence of rare or previously undescribed skin diseases in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), has provided dermatologists with one of the greatest challenges so far to their diagnostic abilities. HIV-related skin disease also provides an opportunity for reexamining pathogenic mechanisms of common skin disorders. Many of the skin disorders encountered in HIV infection reflect diminishing host immunity, but others, most notably psoriasis, do not. This article does not comprehensively review dermatologic manifestations of HIV disease, but rather highlights articles published in the past year about the subject.
Inbreeding depression in smooth cordgrass (<i>Spartina alterniflora</i>, Poaceae) invading San Francisco Bay (1999)

The magnitude of inbreeding depression in invading plant populations is often presumed to be small and of little consequence. The purpose of this study was to assess the magnitude of inbreeding depression in a pollen-limited, partially self-incompatible, invading plant population. The magnitude and timing of inbreeding depression were compared among ten maternal plants sampled from a population of smooth cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) invading San Francisco Bay. Selfed and outcrossed progeny were compared for embryo abortion, survival of seedlings, and growth/survival at the end of the first growing season in three greenhouse environments. Estimates of inbreeding depression varied among environments, with competitive environment > high-nutrient environment > low-nutrient environment. Population-level estimates of inbreeding depression ranged from 0.61 to 0.81; however, maternal plants varied significantly in their magnitude of inbreeding depression, ranging from 0.1 to 0.97. The 95% confidence interval for inbreeding depression for some maternal plants included zero. There was a significant negative correlation between the overall magnitude of inbreeding depression and self-fertility rate among maternal plants. The few maternal plants with high self-fertility carried relatively little genetic load, and their selfed progeny are likely to survive on open mudflats. The noncompetitive, pollen-limited growing conditions associated with invasion may allow self-fertility to spread in this population.
Form and Substance in Consumer Financial Protection (2012)

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), created by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, went live on July 21, 2011. Less than three months later, the CFPB published its Supervision and Examination Handbook, which outlines, among other topics, how the bureau is using its new authority to regulate abusive practices as well as unfair and deceptive ones. This Article examines the theory underlying the new agency’s anti-abuse regulatory power and its early implementation efforts. Armed with insights from behavioral economics supported by extensive research, the CFPB is targeting credit products designed to exploit consumer error. This new approach, based mostly on the substance of deals rather than disclosure, is arguably the most exciting development in consumer protection since the advent of the modern consumer movement in the 1960s. Some states can be expected to follow the federal lead and incorporate “abusive practices” into their laws, creating UDAAP powers (for unfair, deceptive, and abusive acts and practices) that support and extend those of the CFPB.
Lengthening of the duration of action of DDAVP by "ineffective" doses of clofibrate in patients with pituitary diabetes insipidus. (1976)

Duration of action of single intravenous and intranasal doses of 1-Deamino-8D-Arginine Vasopressin (DDAVP) was lengthened by "ineffective" doses of clofibrate (not affecting water metabolism when administered alone) in patients with pituitary diabetes insipidus. This interaction was observed when as low doses as 0.02 mug DDAVP were administered intravenously to one patient and as high doses as 1 and 2 mug DDAVP were given intravenously to another patient. Administration of less or more DDAVP than "optimal" for the interaction resulted in decreased or absent potentiation by clofibrate. The exact cause of the interaction is unknown.
<title>Distributed-knowledge-based spectral processing and classification system for instruction and learning</title> (1999)

This paper develops a distributed knowledge-based spectral processing and classification system which functions in one of two modes, executive and assistant. In the executive mode the system functions as a stand-alone system, automatically performing all the tasks from spectral enhancement, feature extraction and selection, to spectral classification and interpretation using the optimally feasible algorithms. In the assistant mode the system leads the user through the entire spectral processing and classification process, allowing a user to select appropriate parameters, their weights, knowledge organization method and a classification algorithm. Thus, the latter mode can also be used for teaching and instruction. It is shown how novice users can select a set of parameters, adjust their weights, and examine the classification process. Since different classifiers have various underlying assumptions, provisions have been made to control these assumptions, allowing users to select the parameters individually and combined, and providing facilities to visualize the interrelationships among the parameters.
Block matching for ontologies (2006)

Abstract. Ontology matching is a crucial task to enable interoperation between Web applications using different but related ontologies. Today, most of the ontology matching techniques are targeted to find 1:1 map-pings. However, block mappings are in fact more pervasive. In this pa-per, we discuss the block matching problem and suggest that both the mapping quality and the partitioning quality should be considered in block matching. We propose a novel partitioning-based approach to ad-dress the block matching issue. It considers both linguistic and structural characteristics of domain entities based on virtual documents, and uses a hierarchical bisection algorithm for partitioning. We set up two kinds of metrics to evaluate of the quality of block matching. The experimental results demonstrate that our approach is feasible. 1
Aminolysis of esters. I. Kinetics and mechanism in anhydrous dioxane (1967)

ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVarticleNEXTAminolysis of esters. I. Kinetics and mechanism in anhydrous dioxaneA. Sami A. S. Shawali and Sydney S. BiechlerCite this: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1967, 89, 12, 3020–3026Publication Date (Print):June 1, 1967Publication History Published online1 June 1967Published inissue 1 June 1967https://doi.org/10.1021/ja00988a039Copyright © 1967 American Chemical SocietyRIGHTS & PERMISSIONSArticle Views922Altmetric-Citations27LEARN 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 InReddit PDF (697 KB) Get e-Alerts Get e-Alerts
Quantitation of Polyphenols in Different Apple Varieties (2004)

Forty-one apple samples, representing eight of the most widely cultivated varieties in western Europe, were collected in Trentino, Italy. Samples were extracted from fresh fruit with a mixture of acetone/water to achieve a good extraction of polyphenols, including proanthocyanidin oligomers which were analyzed by normal-phase HPLC. Up to 20 compounds including catechin, epicatechin, B2 procyanidin, hydroxycinnamates, flavonols, anthocyanins, and dihydrochalcones were analyzed by reversed-phase HPLC and LC-MS. Total polyphenol content was independently measured with an optimized Folin-Ciocalteu assay. The mean content of total polyphenols lay between 66.2 and 211.9 mg/100 g of FW depending on the variety. With chromatographic analysis, it was possible to explain the whole amount of total polyphenols measured by the FC assay. Flavanols (catechin and proanthocyanidins) are the major class of apple polyphenols (71-90%), followed by hydroxycinnamates (4-18%), flavonols (1-11%), dihydrochalcones (2-6%), and in red apples anthocyanins (1-3%).