gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Clinical and haematological features of haemangiosarcoma in dogs (1985)

Canine haemangiosarcoma was studied retrospectively in 31 cases recorded among 2,871 dogs presented for necropsy (1.08%). The German Shepherd breed was more frequently represented than other breeds. Affected dogs were older than 5 years (mean 9.1 years). Nineteen were males. Presenting signs often included episodic lethargy and weakness, with depression, anorexia and mucosal pallor. Spleen and lungs were the most frequently affected sites. Haematological findings in 9 dogs with splenic or hepatic haemangiosarcoma included a mild to moderate normochromic anaemia, neutrophilia, thrombocytopaenia, poikilocytosis and increased target cells. Acanthocytes occurred in 90% of cases, schizocytes in 80% and keratocytes and metarubyricytes in 70%. Fibrin split products were increased in 2 of the 3 cases in which they were measured. The changes in erythrocyte morphology are considered to be useful diagnostic features of canine haemangiosarcoma.
Synergism of Insecticides Against Susceptible and Pyrethroid-Resistant Tobacco Budworms (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) by Amitraz (1992)

The synergistic activity of amitraz was examined in laboratory tests with neonate-susceptible and pyrethroid-resistant tobacco budworms, Heliothis vinlscens (F.). Synergism occurred with both strains and was greater with resistant neonates. Addition of piperonyl butoxide increased synergism in both strains; a greater increase occurred in the resistant strain. SN 49484 base (N′-[2,4-dimethylphenyl]-N-methylformamidine), the probable active metabolite of amitraz, was similar to amitraz in synergistic activity. A 1:1 mixture of amitraz-SN 49844 was more synergistic than either formamidine alone. Field tests demonstrated synergism of cyperrnethrin and an acephate-endosulfan combination by amitraz against H. virescens larvae in cotton plant terminals. A mixture ofcypermethrin with amitraz and piperonyl butoxide was synergistic late in the cotton growth season when pyrethroid resistance was widespread in field populations of tobacco budworms.
Biomechanical study of the effect of coxofemoral positioning on passive hip joint laxity in dogs. (1993)

Ten coxofemoral joints from 5 dog cadavers were used to study the effect of coxofemoral positioning on passive hip laxity. A material test system was used to measure lateral translation when force was between 20 N of compression and 40 N of distraction. Using the orthogonal coordinate system imposed in this study, neutral position was empirically defined at 15 degrees of extension and 10 degrees of abduction, relative to the plane of the pelvis, and no internal or external rotation of the femur. The hips were mounted in a custom-designed jig that allowed 1 rotational degree of freedom (ie, either flexion/extension, adduction/abduction, or internal/external rotation), while holding the other 2 constant. Lateral translation of the hips was tested at 10 degrees intervals from 30 degrees of flexion to 70 degrees of extension, 40 degrees of adduction to 60 degrees of abduction, and 30 degrees of internal rotation to 40 degrees of external rotation. Lateral displacement was maximal at 10 degrees of extension, 20 degrees of abduction, and 10 degrees of external rotation, approximating the neutral coxofemoral position during stance. As the hips were rotated into extreme positions, the amount of lateral displacement occurring with the same applied load decreased significantly to 32.0 to 65.3% of the maximal displacement. Determining the position of the hip associated with maximal passive laxity in vitro is essential to the design of a precise and accurate clinical stress-radiographic method to quantitate joint laxity in dogs. Our results confirm earlier work that passive hip joint laxity is at a maximum with the hip approximately in a neutral weight-bearing position.
Bioremediation of selenium‐contaminated sediments and water (2001)

Selenium (Se) is a contaminant of agricultural irrigation-drainage water in the western United States, and the cause of wildlife deaths and grotesque deformities. Some approaches in reducing the toxic Se concentrations from contaminated sediments and water have been proposed, but most of these tend to be costly or ineffective. Bioremediation through microbial transformations of toxic Se species into nontoxic forms is being considered as an effective remedial alternative. The microbial reduction of toxic oxyanions of Se (SeO(4)(2-) and SeO(3)(2-)) into insoluble Se(0) or methylation of these species to dimethylselenide (DMSe) has been accepted as a potential bioremediation strategy for cleanup of Se-contaminated water and sediments. By conducting a series of laboratory, bench-scale and field studies, we have thoroughly investigated the remedial potential of these approaches. It was observed that microorganisms, particularly Enterobacter cloacea, are very active in reduction of Se oxyanions present in irrigation drainage water, into insoluble Se(0) and, by monitoring various environmental conditions and addition of organic amendments, the process could be stimulated manifold. Similarly, the process of biomethylation of Se in soil sediments and water was found active and highly dependent on specific carbon amendments (pectin and proteins), pH, temperature, moisture, aeration and activators (cofactors). Moreover, Se biomethylation was protein/peptide-limited rather than nitrogen-, amino acid- or carbon-limited. Crude casein and its components were equally stimulatory producing a >50-fold enhancement in DMSe yield. Methionine and methyl cobalamin stimulated DMSe production by Alternaria alternata, indicating that the coenzyme may mediate the transfer of a methyl group to the Se atom. An acute toxicity test involving inhalation of DMSe by rats revealed that DMSe is nontoxic. Experiments were scaled up from laboratory studies to field plots to verify the feasibility of this bioremediation approach. Based upon the promising results of these studies, a biotechnology prototype was developed which could be applicable for cleanup of polluted sediments and water throughout the western United States.
Policy-based management of a JDBC™ connection pool (2006)

Managing the communication between an application server and a back-end database is essential for scalability and crucial for good performance. The standard mechanism uses a variable-sized pool of connections, but typical application servers provide very rudimentary, implementation-centric, pool control mechanisms. This requires administrators to manually translate service level specifications into the pool control mechanism, and adjust these as the load or machine configurations change. We describe the use of a resource management framework to automatically control connection pool parameters based on externally supplied policies. This simplifies the connection pool implementation while at the same time allowing a variety of policies to be applied, including policies that automatically adapt to changing circumstances.

The implementation of two distinct policies are discussed and performance measurements are reported for a contemporary synthetic application benchmark.
Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy: optional open access and not-for-profit (2005)

All JAC articles are currently freely accessible 12 months after publication, a form of deferred open access. From 2006, JAC will offer the option of author-pays open access, so that individual articles can be made open access immediately upon publication. In addition, JAC will allow the deposition by authors of post-prints of the accepted version of their article as encouraged by granting bodies such as the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), and others. We are adopting such policies to support our authors who must comply with the requirements of their funding bodies and institutions, however, we do not believe that deposition of the post-print form of the article is the most useful step for the progression of research, as we shall note in this article. These changes will enable JAC to deliver the potential for expanded access to articles at a rate determined by the desire among the author community to do so, but without compromising the long-term viability of JAC and the services we offer.
Resonant ultrasound spectroscopy in complex sample geometry (2005)

Resonant Ultrasound Spectroscopy (RUS) is the study of the mechanical resonances, or normal modes, of elastic bodies to infer material properties such as the elasticity matrix. This powerful technique is based on two physical facts, the first of which is that the resonant response of an elastic object depends on several parameters intrinsic to the object, such as the object's shape, density, elastic constants, and crystallographic orientation. The second is that using these parameters, the resonant spectrum of an object can be calculated. This method has widely been applied to rectangular parallelepipeds (RPPDs) because the use of such simple geometry frees an investigator interested only in acquiring the elastic constants of a particular material from the hindrance of dealing with the additional computational difficulty imposed by more complex sample geometry. In addition to the use of RPPDs, some work has been done with other objects of high symmetry such as cylinders and spheres. The goal of this research was to explore the extension of RUS techniques to objects exhibiting more complex shape. Toward this end, a computational method was developed for handling the addition of complex geometry. This computational scheme was then verified experimentally through the examination of several objects exhibiting complex shapes.
A General Fluid Dynamic Analysis of Drop Ejection in Drop-on-Demand Ink Jet Devices (2002)

Drop-on-demand devices are the heart of most modern ink jet printers. The fluid dynamic process during drop ejection is complex with time-dependent fluid interface disruptions. Based on computations with a generic problem configuration, the present work attempts to provide an insight into the drop ejection behavior for establishing general design rules in device development. The computational results show that the volume of ejected drop is very close to the volume of fluid pushed through the nozzle by an actuation pulse. The speed of the ejected drop is typically between one third and two thirds of the average velocity of the fluid pushed through the nozzle during actuation. The conditions for obtaining various (desirable or undesirable) drop shapes immediately after ejection are examined. The cases when drops may not be successfully ejected are also discussed.
Synthesis and polymerization of racemic and optically active β‐substituted β‐propiolactones. III. β‐monosubstituted monomers and polymers (1986)

Abstract Optically active β‐(1,1‐dichloroethyl)‐β‐propiolactone (CH 3 CCl 2 ‐PL), β‐(1,1‐dichloropropyl)‐β‐propiolactone (C 2 H 5 CCl 2 ‐PL), and β‐(1,1‐dichlorobutyl)‐β‐propiolactone (C 3 H 7 CCl 2 ‐PL) were synthesized with enantiomeric excesses of 100, 100, and 84%, respectively. Polymerization was conducted in bulk and toluene solution, under vacuum, using mainly ZnEt 2 /H 2 O as initiator. Osmometry analyses indicate molecular weights in the range 10,000–25,000. The polymers thus prepared are semi‐crystalline and show large optical rotation values. 13 C‐NMR was used to show that they have a high degree of isotacticity, indicating that little or no racemization occurs in the course of polymerization. Glass transition, melting and decomposition temperatures are given as a function of the size of the substituent, and their variations are discussed.
Concordance of histopathologic and cytologic grading in musculoskeletal sarcomas (2002)

Although there was a statistically significant correlation between cytologically assigned grade and final histopathologic grade, statistical analysis revealed only a moderate correlation between the two with an overall r value of approximately 0.57. Cytologic analysis tended to undergrade in comparison to final histopathologic grading. Only analysis of nuclear atypia showed good correlation with final surgical grade. Fine-needle aspiration was only moderately successful at predicting histopathologic subtype for musculoskeletal sarcomas in this series.
Differential diagnosis: a case study. (1995)

Health care professionals who care for neonates must be able to recognize early signs/symptoms that suggest acute illness. Such early recognition and appropriate management may improve outcome. This article presents a case study and permits the reader to evaluate data and make decisions about diagnoses and treatment. Current research-based approaches to management are also discussed.
Effect of Boron Concentration on Adhesion and Cutting Performance of Diamond-Coated Cemented Carbide Tools (2008)

Diamond thin films doped with various boron concentrations were grown on WC-Co cemented carbide tools by hot-filament-assisted chemical vapor deposition (HFCVD). The trimethyl borate dissolved in acetone solution was used as the boron resource (B/C=0%, 0.1%, 0.3%, 0.5%). The surface morphology of diamond films with different boron contents was investigated by Scanning electron microscopy, the adhesive strength was calculated by means of indentation test under a load of 1500N. A real cutting performance was carried out on Al metal matrix composites material (20vol%SiC, 15μm), and the insert flank wear was examined by measuring the scars that appeared on the cutting edge with tool microscope. The research results shown the surface morphology and structure of the diamond films changed owing to boron doping. As the doping levels increased, the average grain size of the films decreased from 10 to 2μm. A significant improvement in adhesion and cutting performance were observed as the boron contents increased from 0% to 0.5%. The adhesion and cutting performance were best when the boron concentration was 0.3%. Adequate boron can effectively suppress the cobalt diffusion to the substrate surface and avoid the catalytic effect of cobalt at the high temperature. It is of great significance for improvement of the adhesive strength and cutting performance of diamond-coated tools using above method.
Quantitative incorporation of sodium in CuInSe/sub 2/ and Cu(In,Ga)Se/sub 2/ photovoltaic devices (2002)

Sodium was deliberately introduced into CuInSe/sub 2/ and Cu(In,Ga)Se/sub 2/ photovoltaic solar cells in a controlled manner. The amount of sodium added was varied in order to pinpoint the range of sodium concentrations in the CuIn(Ga)Se/sub 2/ film for optimal performance. Films were analyzed using secondary ion mass spectroscopy and induced-coupling plasma spectroscopy to quantify the sodium concentration. The results are compared with the calculation. Finished devices show improvements in open-circuit voltage, fill factor and hole density for sodium concentrations in the range of approximately 0.05 to 0.5 atomic percent.
Interleukin-4 Deficiency Decreases Atherosclerotic Lesion Formation in a Site-Specific Manner in Female LDL Receptor−/− Mice (2002)

Activated lymphocytes and mast cells have been detected in human atherosclerotic lesions. Interleukin-4 (IL-4) is a prominent cytokine released during the activation of both these cell types, and its mRNA has been detected in human and mouse atherosclerotic lesions. To define the effects of IL-4 on atherogenesis, bone marrow stem cells from either IL-4-/- or IL-4+/+ mice were transplanted into lethally irradiated female low density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor-/- mice. After an interval sufficient to allow engraftment, mice were placed on a diet containing 21% saturated fat, 1.25% cholesterol, and 0.5% cholate. Hematopoietic engraftment was confirmed by the presence of the LDL receptor gene in bone marrow cells. The effect on IL-4 depletion was confirmed by quantifying cytokine release from splenocytes of reconstituted mice. The deficiency of IL-4 in bone marrow-derived cells had no effect on serum cholesterol concentrations or on the distribution of cholesterol among lipoproteins. Atherosclerotic lesion formation was not changed in the aortic root. However, deficiency of IL-4 led to reduced lesion size in the arch (9.1 +/- 1.1% versus 2.8 +/- 0.8% of intimal area, P<0.001) and the thoracic aorta (1.2 +/- 0.2% versus 0.4 +/- 0.1%, P<0.002). Therefore, IL-4 deficiency reduced atherosclerotic lesion formation in a site-specific manner in female LDL receptor-/- mice fed a high-fat diet.
Risk management in BOT project financing (1996)

BOT has been one of the recent innovation in project finance. The Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) scheme is a limited recourse financing technique. Many have adopted this approach as an alternative to traditional public financing for infrastructure development projects. The thesis first describes the BOT model, its different phases, as well as the parties involved and the contractual relationship between them. The success factors and the causes for project failure are identified. Second, the thesis examines the risks involved in each phase of the project and suggest methods to mitigate these risks. Emphasis is on the financing of the project, and since allo-cating risk is the essence of project financing, the thesis describes the allocation of risks to the parties best able to manage them. Some of the methods used to limit these risks are identified. Third, it examines the type of capital and debt in project financing. In addition, it exam-ines the financial instruments used in project financing, and present some innovative
BCU dynamic security assessor for practical power system models (2003)

The proposed hybrid BCU and time-domain scheme for power system security assessment achieves its reliability and accuracy by effective exploration of the merits of both the BCU method (and the improved BCU classifiers) and the time-domain approach. In order to achieve the speed of the proposed hybrid scheme, the time-domain simulation program is called only for two types of contingencies: (1) contingencies which are classified to be unstable by the BCU classifiers; and (2) contingencies whose energy margins are not obtainable by the BCU method. An effective procedure for calculating the energy margin for these two types of contingencies is described. The application of BCU DSA to practical power system models is described in detail.
Predictive closed-loop power control for frequency-division duplex wireless systems (2001)

A novel method for performing uplink closed-loop power control is proposed, namely with uplink prediction and downlink-derived predictor coefficients. The lack of correlation between the fading processes on uplink and downlink (due to frequency division duplex and frequency selective fading) is circumvented by using the uplink fading history, together with a set of link-independent, autoregressive coefficients.
[Expression of CD56 in acute leukemia and its clinical significance]. (2002)

In order to investigate the expression of CD56 on acute leukemia cells and its clinical significance, samples from 70 patients with acute leukemia were analyzed with multicolor flow cytometry to determine the CD56 and other leukocyte differentiation antigens. The results showed that 16 of 70 cases (22.86%) were identified to express CD56, of which 1/35 (2.86%) patient with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and 15/31 (48.39%) with acute myelocytic leukemia (AML) were CD56 positive. The positive rate of CD56 in AML was significantly higher than that in ALL (P < 0.01). The expression of CD56 varied in AML subtypes. The positive rate (11/15) of CD56 in AML-M(0), -M(1) and -M(2) was significantly higher than that in AML-M(3), -M(4) and -M(5) (4/16) (P = 0.013). 13 of 15 AML with CD56 expression were also positive for HLA-DR (41.94%), and a significant positive correlation was found between the expression of CD56 and HLA-DR (r = 0.439, P = 0.014). It was concluded that CD56 mainly expressed in AML cells. The analysis of CD56 expression on acute leukemia is of great value in the diagnosis, prognosis prediction and monitoring of minimal residual disease in AML patients.
An augmented reality method with image composition and image special effects (2015)

Augmented reality for natural images on mobile devices is currently a research focus. Traditional methods augment natural images mainly by projecting virtual models, putting texts, audio and videos on the images. In this paper, we introduce image composition and image special effects into applications of augmented reality, and proposed an augmented reality method with image composition and image special effects. In this method, 3d-tracking of a camera is obtained first, then a template image is augmented by applying image composition, image special effects and 3d virtual model projection independently or jointly. Our method is implemented and validated by experiments. It extends and enriches the forms and applications of augmented reality.
The treatment of heroin addicts with dextromethorphan: a double-blind comparison of dextromethorphan with chlorpromazine. (1990)

According to the hypothesis that the development of physical dependence on and tolerance to opiates depends on the inhibition by opiates of L-asparaginase and L-glutaminase activities in the brain, and the blockade by opiates of the aspartatergic/glutamatergic receptors especially NMDA, four female and fourty-four male heroin addicts were included in a double-blind clinical trial. Four mg chlorpromazine (CPZ) was administered every hour and 10 mg diazepam (DIA) every 6 hours to a group consisting of two female and nineteen male inpatients. The remaining subjects received 15 mg non-opioid antitussive dextromethorphan (DM) instead of CPZ. The withdrawn addicts were controlled twice a day and yawning, lacrimation, rhinorrhoea, perspiration, goose flesh, muscle tremor, dilated pupils, anorexia, joint and muscle aches, restlessness, insomnia, emesis, diarrhea, craving and rejection of smoking as abstinence syndrome signs were observed and rated on a scale of 1, 2 and 3 points according to their intensity. All signs, except perspiration and emesis, were significantly less intense in the group given DM + DIA than CPZ + DIA. The other plus points included the immediate stop of craving and the early onset of smoking in DM + DIA group. The results are considered to be supporting evidence for the hypothesis emphasizing the blockade of NMDA receptors by opiates in opiate addiction. Furthermore, the decrease caused by non-opioid NMDA antagonists in the responsiveness of NMDA receptors appears very promising for the treatment of opiate addicts.
Radiation Impedance of a Dipole in an Infinite Planar Phased Array (1966)

The radiation impedance of a dipole in an infinite array phased for any angle of radiation is calculated. The calculation is made by means of plane wave expansions and gives a very simple result. The radiation resistance is the product of the broadside resistance times a scanning factor which is unity on broadside and changes the resistance as the beam is scanned. The scanning factor is identified as the product of the element pattern and a factor equal to the ratio of the broadside aperture to the projected aperture. The radiation reactance is also calculated and consists of a leading term due to reflection of the wave fronts from the ground plane plus an infinite series of higher order‐terms contributed by the cutoff wave. Results are plotted for the variation of radiation resistance and reactance with changes in radiation angle. A comparison is also made between results calculated by the method of plane wave expansions and those obtained from the method employing mutual impedance coefficients.