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A New Species of Boletus, Section Luridi, from North Carolina (1971)

SUMMARYBoletus piedmontensis, a new species, is described from North Carolina. Distinguishing characteristics are the pinkish buff to olive buff pileus, discolorous tubes, distinctive caulocystidia which are arranged in dense reddish clusters resembling reticulations, and pronounced amyloid bodies within the hyphae of the cuticular and subcuticular layers of the pileus.
Selectively transparent and conducting photonic crystal rear-contacts for thin-film silicon-based building integrated photovoltaics (2011)

Wave-optics analysis is performed to show that selectively transparent and conducting photonic crystals (STCPCs) can be utilized as rear contacts to enhance the performance of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). For instance, the current generated in an a-Si:H cell with an STCPC functioning as its rear contact is comparable to that of a similar cell with an optimized ZnO/Ag rear contact. However, the solar lumens (~3.5 klm/m2) and power (~430W/m2) transmitted through the cell with the STCPC rear contact can potentially provide indoor heating and lighting, respectively. Moreover, experimental results show that STCPC rear contacts could be used to control the color temperature of light transmitted through BIPV panels.
Electro-spun Antimicrobial Acrylic Fiber (2007)

Antimicrobial fibers were prepared by an electro-spinning method. Polystyrene hydantoin (PSH) was employed as an antimicrobial precursor to produce an electro-spun antimicrobial acrylic fiber. Increasing the surface area of hydrophobic antimicrobial-fibers provides enhanced antimicrobial efficacy. The biocidal activity of electro-spun acrylic fibers could be rendered through chlorine bleach treatment, and the antimicrobial effectiveness against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria was investigated. In addition, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) demonstrated the feature of the electro-spun fibers.
Heteroepitaxy of perovskite ferroelectrics on silicon: a path to silicon-integrated ferroelectrics (1996)

We have studied the thin-film heteroepitaxy between simple perovskite oxides and Si as it is accomplished with molecular beam epitaxy growth. Interface chemistry and electrostatics play critical roles in determining whether a commensurate interface develops. Submonolayer silicides are the required precursors for the transition to commensurate epitaxial oxide structures in these systems. This approach is illustrated with BaTiO{sub 3}; high crystalline perfection is achieved and resistivities as high as 10{sup 13} ohm-cm can be developed for BaTiO{sub 3} MOS capacitors on (001) Si. The epitaxy is (100)BaTiO{sub 3}//(001)Si with [0001]BaTiO{sub 3} aligned in plane with the polar axis along the [110] of Si. This epitaxy is dominated by a strong propensity for Ba to order along the [110] of Si during the submonolayer silicide formation. This commensurate heteroepitaxial growth leads to a truly monolithic crystal and attendant properties. 9 figs, 23 refs.
Evaluation of the inclusion of a mixture of organic acids or lactulose into the feed of pigs experimentally challenged with Salmonella Typhimurium (2009)

A mixture of organic acids and lactulose for preventing or reducing colonization of the gut by Salmonella Typhimurium was evaluated in pigs. A total of 63 4-week-old commercial piglets were randomly distributed into three different experimental dietary groups: a plain diet without additives (PD) and the same diet supplemented with either 0.4% (w/v) formic acid and 0.4% lactic acid (w/v) (AC) or 1% (w/v) lactulose (LC). After 7 days of adaptation, two-thirds of the pigs (14 from each diet) were challenged with a 2-mL oral dose of 10(8)CFU/mL of Salmonella Typhimurium, leaving the remaining animals unchallenged (UC). After 4 and 10 days post-challenge, pigs were euthanized and the ileum and caecum content were aseptically sampled to (a) quantify lactic, formic, and short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), (b) quantify bacterial populations and Salmonella by fluorescence in situ hybridization and (c) qualitatively analyse bacterial populations through denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE). Modification of fermentation products and counts of some of the bacterial groups analysed in the challenged pigs receiving the treatments AC and LC were minimal. Treatments only influenced the bacterial diversity after 10 days post-challenge, with AC generating a lower number of DGGE bands than UC (P<0.05). Neither the inclusion of a mixture of 0.4% (w/v) formic and 0.4% (w/v) lactic acids nor of 1% (w/v) lactulose in the feed influenced numbers of Salmonella in the ileum and caecum of experimentally challenged pigs.
Ballistics (2011)

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Pars plana vitrectomy to repair retinal detachment following brachytherapy for uveal melanoma (2013)

Tractional and tractional-rhegmatogenous retinal detachment are rare complications of treated uveal melanoma. Pars plana vitrectomy appears to be an effective and safe procedure in such cases.
Survey of Compliance with Guidelines for the Prevention of Infective Endocarditis by Israeli Dentists (1997)

The object of the study was to determine the extent of compliance among Israeli dentists with the 1990 American Heart Association and British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy guidelines for the prevention of infective endocarditis in high-risk patients undergoing dental procedures. Of 198 participants in a national random telephone survey of dentists from February to June 1992 in Israel, 64% correctly identified the dental procedures that require prophylaxis, but only 29.1% correctly identified the cardiac conditions that define a high-risk patient. Most dentists correctly identified the antibiotic of choice and a suitable alternative, but the proper timing of the therapy—both before and after the procedure—was known by only 57.2% of the respondents. Only 57.5% were found to be using a clinically acceptable prophylactic regimen. Graduates of Hebrew- or English-language dental schools were significantly more knowledgeable as to the correct prophylaxis regimen than were graduates of West or East European countries. In conclusion, despite the existence of clear and easy-to-follow guidelines for the prevention of infective endocarditis, half of Israeli dentists do not implement these protocols in their practices.
A multi-regional model of electric resource adequacy (2018)

The paper analyzes the determinants of optimal electric capacity and contrasts these with the requirements typically applied in a multi-regional model. We first analyze the relationship between usual reliability criteria such as the value of lost load and the targeted probability of failure, on the one hand, and the conditions that define optimal level of capacity on the other. Secondly, we characterize the social gains from energy trading between two interconnected regions that differ in terms of technologies or demand. Market mechanisms are sufficient to reach the first best allocation, irrespective of the correlation between national demand levels, provided that firms have no market power and fully internalize the value of lost load due to power rationing when supplies are inadequate. Thirdly, we explain the impact of various compensation mechanisms such as capacity payments when producers face a regulatory capacity constraint.
<i>Fddd</i>Structure in Polystyrene-<i>block</i>-polyisoprene Diblock Copolymer/Polystyrene Homopolymer Blends (2016)

We have induced Fddd structure in polystyrene-block-polyisoprene diblock copolymer (SI) which does not have Fddd phase by adding polystyrene (hPS) homopolymer. We prepared the SI/hPS blend samples in the range of 0.627 < ϕPI < 0.646 and investigated the phase boundary of Fddd phase by using small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), where ϕPI is volume fraction of polyisoprene (PI) in SI/hPS. We found the Fddd phase as an equilibrium phase in the range of 0.631 ≤ ϕPI ≤ 0.641 and 26.6 < χN < 30.7, where χ and N are respectively the Flory–Huggins interaction parameter between PS and PI and polymerization index of the SI. The Fddd phase boundary in the SI/hPS is similar to that in the neat SI block copolymer since the effect of the addition of the hPS with the low molecular weight on the phase diagram corresponds to that of the same change of PS volume fraction in the neat block copolymer.
Simplified adaptive backstepping control of buck DC:DC converter with unknown load (2013)

In this paper a backstepping control scheme is developed for the Buck DC:DC converter topology. This control scheme achieves the output voltage tracking objective operating under the constraint of an unknown load, along with an unknown constant disturbance. This work simplifies the control scheme by utilizing a novel controller with added terms to compensate for additional missing information. This solution is more easily implemented in real-time systems, with only a small decrease in system fidelity. Lyapunov stability analysis is utilized to demonstrated closed loop system stability while meeting the voltage-tracking control objective. Simulation and experimental results validate analytical formulation.
Functionalized, Differently Fluorinated Building-Blocks Via Michael Addition of Enamines to &#947;-Fluoro-&#945;-Nitroalkenes (2005)

The Michael addition of ketone-derived enamines to γ-fluoro-α-nitroalkenes provides in moderate to good isolated yields the corresponding β-fluoroalkyl γ-nitroketones, which can be reduced to β-fluoroalkyl γ- nitroalcohols. Keywords: nitroalkenes, fluorinated building blocks, michael addition, diels-alder, dipolar reactions, (nitroaldol) reaction, tbaf, mukaiyama-like conditions
Towards smooth bipedal walking (2002)

In this paper we examine exchange-of-support for a simple planar bipedal robot. We derive a set of conditions which will ensure that the robot's body does not experience an instantaneous change in velocity at exchange-of-support. These conditions specify leg lengths and velocities which the robot must achieve for impactless walking. We propose to smooth the single-support phase through the use of appropriate leg length programs and examine one such program. Finally, we describe an experimental robot we constructed to facilitate the testing of these ideas, and present brief experimental results.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">></ETX>
<title>Dual-use technologies and technological cooperation</title> (1994)

The following paper discusses the area of technology transfer of Dual-Use Technologies between government and university laboratories and industry. Variuos mechanisms for technological cooperation are summarized. The status of technology transfer activities at the Alliance for Photomc Technology and the USAF Phillips Laboratory, Lasers and Imaging Directorate, Cooperative Mfairs Office are presented as examples of technological cooperation. See report # 2214-47 for more information.
Quantum randomness certified by the uncertainty principle (2014)

We present an efficient method to extract the amount of true randomness that can be obtained by a quantum random number generator (QRNG). By repeating the measurements of a quantum system and by swapping between two mutually unbiased bases, a lower bound of the achievable true randomness can be evaluated. The bound is obtained thanks to the uncertainty principle of complementary measurements applied to min-entropy and max-entropy. We tested our method with two different QRNGs by using a train of qubits or ququart and demonstrated the scalability toward practical applications.
Accelerated R-COP: A Pilot Study for the Treatment of Advanced Low Grade Lymphomas that Has a High Complete Response Rate (2009)

This pilot study tested the hypothesis that dose intensity/dose density treatment may improve the response rate and remission duration in patients with advanced low grade lymphomas. ten patients with low grade lymphomas: follicular lymphoma grades I and II, marginal zone lymphoma, and small cell lymphocytic lymphoma with progressive disease were studied. Patients had an ECOG performance of 0-2, and Stage III and IV disease. Both untreated and previously treated patients with progressive disease were eligible. Patients received a combination of rituximab 375 mg/m(2), cyclophosphamide 1000 mg/m(2), and vincristine 1.4 mg/m(2) (up to a maximal dose of 2 mg), administered by intravenous infusion every two weeks, for ten treatments. Prednisone 50 mg was administered every other day orally for thirty days and then tapered over the next thirty days. Granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSf) was administered on days seven to ten following each cycle of chemotherapy. After 5 and 10 cycles, patients were evaluated for response that included imaging with Ct and pet scans. A total of 10 patients (7 untreated and 3 previously treated) were enrolled into this pilot study between may 2003 and July 2004. Untreated patients received an average of 8.3 cycles of therapy (range 5 to 10 cycles). Seven of 7 untreated patients achieved a complete response (CR), and 5 had not relapsed as of 32-43 months later. Previously treated patients received an average of 9.3 cycles of therapy (range 6 to 12 cycles). One of three previously treated patients achieved a complete response and has no evidence of relapse at 29 months. the other two heavily pretreated patients achieved partial responses, lasting 2 and 5 months. Toxicity was mild consisting mainly of parasthesias requiring attenuation of the vincristine dose. There were no instances of neutropenic fever requiring hospitalization. This program is well tolerated with a high CR rate, and may serve as a basis for future trials.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Vpr-Mediated G<sub>2</sub> Arrest Requires Rad17 and Hus1 and Induces Nuclear BRCA1 and γ-H2AX Focus Formation (2004)

Eukaryotic cells have evolved a complex mechanism for sensing DNA damage during genome replication. Activation of this pathway prevents entry into mitosis to allow for either DNA repair or, in the event of irreparable damage, commitment to apoptosis. Under conditions of replication stress, the damage signal is initiated by the ataxia-telangiectasia-mutated and Rad3-related kinase ATR. We recently demonstrated that the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) gene product viral protein R (Vpr) arrests infected cells in the G(2) phase via the activation of ATR. In the present study, we show that the activation of ATR by Vpr is analogous to activation by certain genotoxic agents, both mechanistically and in its downstream consequences. Specifically, we show a requirement for Rad17 and Hus1 to induce G(2) arrest as well as Vpr-induced phosphorylation of histone 2A variant X (H2AX) and formation of nuclear foci containing H2AX and breast cancer susceptibility protein 1. These results demonstrate that G(2) arrest mediated by the HIV-1 gene product Vpr utilizes the cellular signaling pathway whose physiological function is to recognize replication stress. These findings should contribute to a greater understanding of how HIV-1 manipulates the CD4(+)-lymphocyte cell cycle and apoptosis induction in the progressive CD4(+)-lymphocyte depletion characteristic of HIV-1 pathogenesis.
LibGuides: EDU 407 - Humanities in the Classroom: Home (2011)

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Controllable Diffusion in Time–Varying Random Potentials (2015)

Particles subjected to complex potentials that vary in both space and time can be sub- or super-diffusive. We demonstrate that their behavior can be controlled by adjusting the parameters of random optical potentials.
Synthesis and characterization of Nd2Fe14B-25 vol % Fe nanocomposite magnets (1998)

Synthesis of nanocomposite two-phase permanent magnet materials by mechanical milling requires optimization of the volume fractions of the two phases, milling time, heat treatment temperature, and time. In the present study, optimization of milling time, heat treatment temperature, and time have been carried out by fixing, respectively, the volume fractions of hard and soft phases at 75 and 25. Prior to the synthesis of nanocomposite magnets, the effect of milling on the magnetic properties of the hard phase was studied. The results on milling of hard phase have shown the lower and upper limits of milling time to be 108 and 144 ks, respectively. Milling for 144 ks and heat treatment at 823 K for 1.8 ks was found to result in nanocomposite magnets with the best properties. The microstructural characterization has shown clearly that when the heat treatment temperature is higher, grain growth takes place and consequently the magnetic properties of the nanocomposites deteriorate. Compositional analysis using transmission electron microscopy has shown grains richer in Fe and Nd. The rationalization of magnetic properties shows that to improve the energy product, coercivity needs to be improved. Alloying addition of Cr and Cu was found to improve coercivity and consequently the energy product. Finally, it was shown that by using finer Fe particles one can reduce the time required for milling and avoid many adverse effects resulting from long time milling.
The North American genus Lioplax in the family Viviparidae. (1955)

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Approaches to national fish breeding programs: pointers from a tilapia pilot study (1991)

Details are given of a framework for developing breeding programmes using experience from the Genetic Improvement of Farmed Tilapias project which focussed on Nile tilapias (Oreochromis niloticus ). The following aspects are outlined: Analysis of targeted production and marketing systems; Breeding goals; Systematic documentation and evaluation of available genetic resources and choice and genetic base; Number of strains; Breeding strategy; Selection criteria and evaluation; Production and dissemination of improved strains; and, social, economic and environmental impacts.
Observation of Radiative Leptonic Decay of the Tau Lepton (2000)

Using 4.68 fb(-1) of e(+)e(-) annihilation data collected with the CLEO II detector at the Cornell Electron Storage Ring, we have studied tau radiative decays tau(-)-->nu(tau)&mgr;(-)nu;(&mgr;)gamma and tau(-)-->nu(tau)e(-)nu;(e)gamma. For a 10 MeV minimum photon energy in the tau rest frame, the branching fraction for radiative tau decay to a muon or electron is measured to be (3.61+/-0.16+/-0. 35)x10(-3) or (1.75+/-0.06+/-0.17)x10(-2), respectively. The branching fractions are in agreement with standard model theoretical predictions.
Deletion of Tetraspanin CD9 Diminishes Lymphangiogenesis in Vivo and in Vitro (2012)

Tetraspanins have emerged as key players in malignancy and inflammatory diseases, yet little is known about their roles in angiogenesis, and nothing is known about their involvement in lymphangiogenesis. We found here that tetraspanins are abundantly expressed in human lymphatic endothelial cells (LEC). After intrathoracic tumor implantation, metastasis to lymph nodes was diminished and accompanied by decreased angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis in tetraspanin CD9-KO mice. Moreover, lymphangiomas induced in CD9-KO mice were less pronounced with decreased lymphangiogenesis compared with those in wild-type mice. Although mouse LEC isolated from CD9-KO mice showed normal adhesion, lymphangiogenesis was markedly impaired in several assays (migration, proliferation, and cable formation) in vitro and in the lymphatic ring assay ex vivo. Consistent with these findings in mouse LEC, knocking down CD9 in human LEC also produced decreased migration, proliferation, and cable formation. Immunoprecipitation analysis demonstrated that deletion of CD9 in LEC diminished formation of functional complexes between VEGF receptor-3 and integrins (α5 and α9). Therefore, knocking down CD9 in LEC attenuated VEGF receptor-3 signaling, as well as downstream signaling such as Erk and p38 upon VEGF-C stimulation. Finally, double deletion of CD9/CD81 in mice caused abnormal development of lymphatic vasculature in the trachea and diaphragm, suggesting that CD9 and a closely related tetraspanin CD81 coordinately play an essential role in physiological lymphangiogenesis. In conclusion, tetraspanin CD9 modulates molecular organization of integrins in LEC, thereby supporting several functions required for lymphangiogenesis.
Train Schedule Adjustment Expert System based on Cooperative Man-Machine Interaction Model (1995)

On the railroad line, the trains are not running on schedule when a traffic obstruction or accident occurs. In these cases, the operator adjusts the timetable and he tries to dissolve the delay and confusions on the schedule as soon as possible. The train schedule adjustment is a very difficult task because it depends on empirical and intuitive expertise. This paper introduces a knowledge-based system approach to construct a decision support system for adjusting train schedule. Event tracking based diagram simulation method is proposed to make a high-speed diagram simulation of future arrival and departure times of trains. A cooperative man-machine interaction model is also introduced to develop an automatic schedule adjustment planning module.
Characterization of candidate standard polymers (1993)

Investigators actively engaged in the measurement of the moduli and loss factors of viscoelastic polymers are well aware of the diversity of results obtained by different measurement techniques—even though the specimens are fabricated to be identical. To alleviate this perennial problem, the ASA has sponsored working group S2WG79 to identify several polymers for use in calibration of the multitude of apparatuses being used to characterize dynamic moduli and loss factors. Criteria used to select candidate polymers include ready availability, property stability, bondability to mounting blocks, versatility to cover wide frequency and temperature ranges, manufacturing repeatability, and, most important, rheological simplicity. Three candidate polymers have been proposed and distributed for initial evaluation. Evaluations of how these candidates performed on a Polymer Laboratories DMTA will be presented, and their suitability for standard materials as determined by the selection criteria will be addressed.
The napsylate salt of carbendazim: 2-(methoxycarbonylamino)benzimidazolium naphthalene-1-sulfonate (2006)

In the title compound, C9H10N3O2+·C10H7O3S−, the asymmetric unit comprises a carbendazim cation and a napsylate anion. Three inter­molecular N—H⋯O hydrogen bonds stabilize the structure.