gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Max-Plus Algebra-Based Morphological Wavelet Transform Watermarking for Highly-Parallel Processing with Mobile Embedded Processor (2012)

This paper presents Max-plus algebra-based Morphological wavelet Transform (MMT) watermarking, which is a novel mobile-dedicated information data embedding method. The performance of watermarking processing is considered a very important factor in embedded processors, which are applied to mobile devices. This is because, in the case of embedding information data in digital contents for mobile application, real-time processing speed is more important than data security and image quality. The proposed MMT watermarking method can be defined by nonlinear operation (maximum or minimum search) and standard sum. Thus, while the proposed watermarking method only uses integer representation for all variables with embedding operation, the conventional watermarking method has to calculate complex numbers, trigonometric functions, and floating-points for restricting watermarked-image distortion. As a result, the proposed method can reduce the number of clock cycles to drastically less than those of conventional transform-based watermarking. The processing time of the MMT watermarking is about 1/28, 1/2720, and 1/4364 shorter than those of Haar Wavelet Transform (HWT), Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT), and Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), respectively. Furthermore, the practical-use processing time of the MMT watermarking with the evaluation board for the massive-parallel Single Instruction Multiple Data (SIMD) matrix processor is found to be about 96% shorter than that of the HWT watermarking method on the BeagleBoard-xM, which is used the ARM Cortex-A8. To compare the watermarked and extract image distortion, the PSNR values of MMT, DCT and HWT watermarking are calculated. The PSNR value of the proposed MMT watermarking is suitable for practical use with 5-bit watermark embedded information, which can keep maintain image quality for both watermarked and extract images. Consequently, the proposed MMT watermarking algorithm can achieve an efficient real-time watermarking scheme for mobile device applications.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis, X‐Ray Crystal Structures, and Ligand Substitution Kinetics of the Carbon‐Bonded Chromium(III) Complexes trans‐(CrR(acac)2(L)) (R: CH2Cl, CHCl2; L: H2O, CH3OH, Pyridine). (1987)

Abstract The starting compounds (I) are prepared in solution by improved methods to give approximately quantitative yields.
The Mondrian Kernel (2016)

We introduce the Mondrian kernel, a fast $\textit{random feature}$ approximation to the Laplace kernel. It is suitable for both batch and online learning, and admits a fast kernel-width-selection procedure as the random features can be re-used efficiently for all kernel widths. The features are constructed by sampling trees via a Mondrian process [Roy and Teh, 2009], and we highlight the connection to Mondrian forests [Lakshminarayanan et al., 2014], where trees are also sampled via a Mondrian process, but fit independently. This link provides a new insight into the relationship between kernel methods and random forests.
Epigenetic dysregulation of the IGF system in placenta of newborns exposed to maternal impaired glucose tolerance (2014)

These results support the growth-promoting role of the IGF system in placental/fetal development and suggest that the IGF1R and IGFBP3 DNA methylation profiles are dysregulated in IGT, potentially affecting the fetal metabolic programming.
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents (1959)

Abstract NSN- and NNN-Tris-onium compounds related to dihexasulphonium and dihexazonium in which N-alkyl substituents are varied have been synthesised. All compounds tested qualitatively resembled tubocurarine in their action. Stepwise replacement of Et by Me in dihexasulphonium tri-ethiodide decreases potency and some C 10-like effects appear in compounds Xa and Xb. Potency also falls when Et groups are replaced successively by n-Pr in both dihexasulphonium tri-ethiodide and dihexazonium tri-ethiodide, compounds XIf and XIg being the least active of the series and approximately equipotent with dihexasulphonium trimethiodide (Xa). Replacement of one Et group by n-Bu at each quaternary ammonium centre of dihexazonium, as in compound XIc increases potency.
Influence of External Perturbations on a Real Time Plasma Control (2007)

Summary form only given. Influences of perturbers, like RF power and gas flow, on dual-radio frequency capacitive coupled discharge are reported. A control of plasma parameters is the key for plasma etching of dielectric films include ion-flux and gas-density of oxygen containing species in the plasma. The ion-flux is measured with an isolated collection area built into the electrode surface, biased to -18 Volts. Densities of chemical species are measured using mass-spectrometry technique. The response-surface of the sensors in the process-space was collected over the process space. In this paper we demonstrate real-time control of ion-electrode-flux independent of plasma chemistry in a modified Exelan chamber (Lam Research).
Fast TiO<sub>2</sub>-catalyzed direct amidation of neat carboxylic acids under mild dielectric heating (2014)

The development of green protocols for amide bond formation is a major socioeconomic goal for chemical and pharmaceutical industries and an important challenge for academic research.
Chronic Deferasirox Administration Decreases Hepatic Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis in the Iron Overloaded Gerbil. (2009)

Abstract Abstract 1996 Poster Board I-1018 Background: Iron overload occurs under conditions such as primary (hereditary) hemochromatosis and secondary iron overload (hemosiderosis) and is associated with an increased risk of developing liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Deferasirox is a novel oral chelator with high iron-binding potency and selectivity. Here we investigate the ability of deferasirox to remove excessive hepatic iron and prevent or reverse iron induced hepatic injury. Methods: Adult male Mongolian Gerbils were randomly divided into three groups: control, iron overload, and iron overload + deferasirox treatment (n = 8 / group). Iron overload animals received iron dextran 100mg/kg i.p /5d for 10 wks while deferasirox was given 100mg/kg/d p.o for 1-,3-, or 9- months. Hepatic iron levels were determined by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry and Prussian blue staining was performed to examine iron deposition in the corresponding tissues. Immunoblot and immunohistochemical analyses for markers of oxidative stress were employed to assess effects of deferasirox treatment on hepatic protein oxidation and superoxide levels. TUNEL assay was employed to examine the extent of hepatic apoptosis. Results: Compared to the non-treated iron overload group, deferasirox treatment reduced hepatic iron levels by 21.3%, 43.5%, and 47.4% after 1, 3, and 9 months of treatment, respectively (p<0.05). Prussian blue staining and histological analysis detected frequent iron deposition, evidence of hepatic damage, and lipid accumulation in hepatic tissue of the iron overloaded group. Iron deposition was significantly diminished with deferasirox treatment and no evidence of lipid accumulation was observed. Immunoblotting demonstrated that iron overload caused 2- fold increase in hepatic ferritin expression (p< 0.05) which was reduced by 47.5% following three months of deferasirox treatment (p< 0.05). In addition, deferasirox significantly reduced hepatic protein oxidation and superoxide abundance. The percentage of TUNEL-positive nuclei in the deferasirox treated livers was 41.0% lower than that of iron overloaded group (p<0.05). Conclusions: These findings suggest that chronic deferasirox treatment may decrease iron-induced hepatic oxidative stress and apoptosis. Decrease in ROS accumulation in the liver may be the possible mechanism of this protective effect. Further studies are underway to delineate specific mechanisms. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
Heat transfer to Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids in cross-corrugated chevron-type plate heat exchangers: numerical approach (2008)

Food fluids are frequently processed in plate heat exchangers (PHEs) and usually behave as non-Newtonian fluids, this behaviour being scarcely considered for PHEs design purposes. Moreover, many food fluids processed in PHEs have a high viscosity and, therefore, data obtained in laminar flow regime is useful to practical applications. The thermal-hydraulic performance of PHEs is strongly dependent on the physical properties of the fluid and on the geometrical properties of the plates namely, on the corrugation angle and on the channel aspect ratio. The mostly widely used PHEs have corrugations of the chevron type with an area enlargement factor defined as the ratio between the effective plate area and projected plate area close to 1.17. In the present work non-isothermal laminar flows of Newtonian and power-law fluids through cross-corrugated chevron-type plate heat exchangers are studied numerically in terms of the geometry of the channels. The plates area enlargement factor was a typical one (1.17), the corrugation angle varied between 30º and 60º and the flow index behaviour, n, between 0.25 and 1. The numerical calculations were performed using the commercial finite element software package POLYFLOW®. The equations solved were the conservation of mass, momentum and energy equations for laminar incompressible flow of Newtonian and power-law fluids. The simulations were performed using channels containing seven consecutive unitary cells, since thermal and hydraulic fully developed flows were achieved in the fifth or sixth consecutive cell, as described in previous works. Coefficient K from the friction curves fRe = K compares very well with experimental and semi-theoretical data for all (seven) values of corrugation angle. Nusselt number reaches a maximum in the interior of the studied corrugation angle range, for a fixed Reynolds, Re, number. Shear thinning effects greatly affect the thermal-hydraulic performance of the plate heat exchangers
Fundamental aspects of solids‐gas flow: Part II. The sphere wake in steady laminar fluids (1959)

Abstract A review is made of the experimental evidence and theoretical considerations evolving from studies of the wake formed by an aerodynamically‐smooth sphere moving in steady rectilinear motion through a turbulence‐free stream. The roles of complex fluid dynamic phenomena which include boundary layer separation, vorticity transfer and those characterized by the Strouhal Number, as well as less evident fine scale processes are presented, with reference being made to pertinent two‐dimensional cylinder studies.
TRANSFORMATION OF MALTOTRIOSE UPTAKE ABILITY INTO A HAPLOID STRAIN OF<i>SACCHAROMYCES</i>SPP.* (1980)

A maltose positive/maltotriose negative haploid yeast strain was spheroplasted and treated with native DNA that had been previously extracted from a polyploid ale brewing strain. After regeneration, a stable maltose positive/maltotriose positive transformant of the haploid strain was isolated. Tetrad analysis of the transformant has indicated that genetic control of the maltotriose uptake ability was incorporated into an extra-nuclear position; mutagenic treatment with ethidium bromide has been used to confirm this genetic location.
Determination of the absorbing and scattering properties of shallow-water sediment using wideband signals (2002)

Sound propagation in a shallow-water region is studied for bottom parameter estimation within the framework of MFP (matched field processing) method. The experiment was conducted in the Barents Sea at the stationary acoustic track (about 14 km length). Basic bottom parameters are determined on the basis of comparison between experimental and theoretical frequency spectra of a signal received from a wideband source (20–100 Hz). A shallow-water waveguide model is developed on the basis of measured bathimetry, sound-speed profile, and two-component model of the bottom sediment. Porosity and coefficients of absorption and volume scattering are considered as the parameters, characterizing bottom sediment. The connection between porosity and mentioned coefficients is taken from Hamilton’s data [J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 59, 528–535 (1976)]. Porosity (correspondingly, density and sound speed in sediment) is obtained, and a conclusion is made about relative contribution of different mechanisms of losses (absorption and volume scattering) in the seafloor at different sound frequencies. [Work supported by CRDF and ME RF, Award No. VZ-010-0.]
ESTIMATING ENVIRONMENTAL AND GENOTYPIC EFFECTS ON PREWEANING WEIGHT GAIN OF ANGUS x NELORE CALVES (2002)

INTRODUCTION With the aim of deciding/designing crossbreeding programs for specific regions/markets, one should consider : (1) additive direct and maternal contributions from each breed, as they contribute to physiological processes affecting each trait as well as overall adaptability ; (2) interactions between breeds in their additive contributions, that is, complementarity ; (3) direct and maternal dominance or heterotic effects ; (4) direct and maternal epistatic effect ; and (5) interactions between these genetic components and environmental variables. The objective of this work was to obtain estimates of environmental and genotypic effects on pre-weaning average daily weight gain (ADG) of animals belonging to Natura breeding program, aiming to improve evaluation programs and increase selection response in the crossbred population.
Oxidation of water by MnO4 ? mediated by thermally activated ruthenium dioxide hydrate (1992)

The kinetics of oxidation of water to oxygen by MnO4–, mediated by thermally activated ruthenium dioxide hydrate, has been studied. The rate of catalysis is 0.8 order with respect to the surface concentration of MnO4–(which in turn appears to fit a Langmuir adsorption isotherm) and proportional to the catalyst concentration, but is independent of the concentration of manganese(II) ions. The catalysed reaction appears to have an activation energy of 50 ± 1 kJ mol–1. These observed kinetics are readily rationalised using an electrochemical model in which the catalyst particles act as microelectrodes providing a medium for electron transfer between the highly irreversible oxidation of water to O2 and the highly irreversible reduction of MnO4– to Mn2+.
Volatile Constituents of <i>Geranium Tuberosum</i> L. from Iran (2006)

The SDE extract of Geranium tuberosum L. from Iran was analysed by GC and GC/MS. A total of 93 compounds, representing 89.8% of the entire extract were identified. The composition was dominated by 3-methylbutanal (5.4%), furfural (5.3%), α-pinene (4.1%) and linalool (6.4%), as well as fragranol (4.4%) and fragranyl acetate (7.4%), two rare cyclobutane monoterpenoids never reported previously in the genus Geranium.
Laser Detection of Latent Fingerprints: Preparation of Fluorescent Dusting Powders and the Feasibility of a Portable System (1980)

A simple procedure for the preparation of dusting powders with a variety of fluorescent colors is described. Such powders permit detection of latent prints by laser even when the surfaces holding the latent prints luminesce strongly. A possible portable laser detection system is also suggested.
Emplacement of foreland thrust systems (1988)

Emplacement‐driving mechanisms for thrust systems have been briefly reviewed and compared with distinctive structural styles in thrust belts. A B‐type mode, which implies a push from the rear and an elastic‐brittle behavior of the rock mass, appears to be suitable as a general model for the emplacement of thrust sheets in thin‐skinned fold and thrust belts where stratal shortening of sedimentary covers and imbrication of upper level crustal rocks occur. In such an environment that the mechanical behavior of the crustal section involved the mode, and timing of deformation, and the geometry of thrust systems are all strongly dependent upon the coupling between induced tectonic strain and transient, close to lithostatic pore fluid pressure buildup over a critical areal extent. The model presented here does not require a weak basal horizon for the detachment of thrust sheets, and pore pressure P p does not need to be high at once under the entire length of the thrust wedge. Rather, the transient buildup of P p and hence the spatial and temporal progressive weakening of the rock mass are directly coupled with deformation.
NK-Associated Regulatory Receptors in a Structured HAART Interruption of HIV-1-Positive Individuals (2008)

Since highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) was introduced a decade ago, it has been shown to be effective in keeping HIV-1 replication under control. Nevertheless, it is also known that HAART has certain limitations, such as its inability to completely inhibit the viral replication that maintains virus reservoirs, its high toxicity when the treatment is maintained for long periods of time, and the appearance of viral resistance to the therapy. These limitations have led to the introduction of structured treatment interruption (STI) of antiretroviral therapy, the principle of which is to reduce the clinical complications of HAART, and hypothetically to boost the cellular immune response of the patient host. The aim of this study was to analyze for the first time the impact of STI on the innate immune system. Specifically, we analyzed NK cells and their regulatory receptors (KIRs, NKG2, NCRs, and ILTs) and the cytokines that might control the NK response. Six months after the initiation of STI, the results revealed in most patients a significant increase in NK cells expressing ILT2 and NKp46 receptors. Slight or no changes were observed in other parameters studied, either during interruption or when HAART was reintroduced. Our data show that the STI strategy, irrespective of whether it improved the patients' clinical evolution, induced functional phenotype changes in NK cell subsets.
A novel control strategy for the switched reluctance generator (2012)

The paper proposes a novel switching strategy that increases the efficiency of the energy conversion and reduces the noise level produced by the generator. The technique redistributes the three switching stages of the converter within one working cycle. Such technique is viable when the generator operates below its base speed. Here, the back electromagnetic force is always lower than the DC-link voltage, hence the phase current is controlled at a desired value. The proposed control method is validated using a commercially available four phase 8/6 switched reluctance generator. Streszczenie. W artykule zaproponowano nową strategie przelączania generator reluktancyjnego. Metoda zwieksza skutecznośc konwersji energii I redukuje szumy. W jednym cyklu realizuje sie trzy etapy przelączen. Metoda jest zalecana gdy generator operuje ponizej bazowej szybkości. (Nowa strategia sterowania generatorem reluktancyjnym)
Prozessintegrierte Quecksilberentfernung aus Abwässern der Chloralkali-Elektrolyse durch Mikroorganismen (2002)

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Acoustodynamometry : a novel technique for non-invasive measurement of tendon and ligament loads during exercise (2004)

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Theoretical Study of Anion Binding to Calix[4]pyrrole:  the Effects of Solvent, Fluorine Substitution, Cosolute, and Water Traces (2002)

The binding of different anions to calix[4]pyrrole has been studied by means of molecular dynamics coupled to thermodynamic integration calculations. The effect of different apolar solvents, octafluoro substitution, and the change in binding free energy derived from the presence of cosolute and water traces (the hydrated salt used to introduce the anion in the solution) were examined. Calculations allow us to rationalize the differential binding of ions to calix[4]pyrrole and octafluorocalix[4]pyrrole as well as to predict the behavior in new solvents for which experimental data are not available yet. It is found that both calix[4]pyrrole and octafluorocalix[4]pyrrole have a dramatic preference for F- in the gas phase and pure aprotic solvents, but the situation can change dramatically in protic solvents or in the presence of the hydrated cation which is used as cosolute of the anion. Overall, our results provide interesting clues for a better understanding of the process detected experimentally as "binding".
27.2: Characterizations of Flash Memory on Glass Using LTPS TFT with an Ultra‐Low‐Roughness Poly‐Si/SiO <sub>2</sub> Interface (2005)

Abstract In this paper, flash memories using low temperature poly‐Si thin‐ film transistors (LTPS‐TFTs) with oxide‐nitride‐oxide (ONO) stack structure on glass was studied and fabricated. The surface roughness R ms of poly‐Si implemented in this work is less than 20Å. For 10 ms program/erase (P/E) pulse time, the threshold voltage window of memory is 1.5V and it maintains a wide threshold voltage window after 10 4 P/E cycles.
Coexisting Cholinergic and Parahippocampal Degeneration: A Key to Memory Loss in Dementia and a Challenge for Transgenic Models? (2008)

One century after Alzheimer's initial report, a variety of animal models of Alzheimer's disease (AD) are being used to mimic one or more pathological signs viewed as critical for the evolution of cognitive decline in dementia. Among the most common are, (a) traditional lesion models aimed at reproducing the degeneration of one of two key brain regions affected in AD, namely the cholinergic basal forebrain (CBF) and the transentorhinal region, and (b) transgenic mouse models aimed at reproducing AD histopathological hallmarks, namely amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. These models have provided valuable insights into the development and consequences of the pathology, but they have not consistently reproduced the severity of memory deficits exhibited in AD. The reasons for this lack of correspondence with the severity of expected deficits may include the limited replication of multiple neuropathology in potentially key brain regions. A recent lesion model in the rat found that severe memory impairment was obtained only when the two traditional lesions were combined together (i.e. conjoint CBF and entorhinal cortex lesions), indicative of a dramatic impact on cognitive function when there is coexisting, rather than isolated, damage in these two brain regions. It is proposed that combining AD transgenic mouse models with additional experimental damage to both the CBF and entorhinal regions might provide a unique opportunity to further understand the evolution of the disease and improve treatments of severe cognitive dysfunction in neurodegenerative dementias.
Synthesis of a Sulfonimidamide-Based Analog of Tasisulam and Its Biological Evaluation in the Melanoma Cell Lines SKMel23 and A375 (2016)

Tasisulam is a promising antitumor agent with complex pharmacology, which is used as an antiproliferative agent in patients with metastatic melanoma and other solid tumors. Phase 2 melanoma studies showed promising results but had to be stopped because of insufficient tasisulam clearance leading to toxic side effects. To reduce the negative effects of tasisulam, we synthesized a novel sulfonimidamide-based analog to evaluate its antiproliferative effects in comparison to the original compound by performing a cell proliferation assay in melanoma cell lines SKMel23 and A375. The results revealed that the analog had inhibitory effects on the proliferation comparable to tasisulam in both investigated cell lines. These results could contribute to a reduced toxicity of tasisulam and lead to further clinical trials in metastatic melanoma.
Asymmetric Addition of Aryl Boron Reagents to Enones with Rhodium Dicyclophane Imidazolium Carbene Catalysis (2003)

Chirale N-heterocyclische Carbenliganden auf der Basis von [2.2]Paracyclophanen bilden Komplexe mit Rhodium. Diese können als Katalysatoren für die enantioselektive 1,4-Addition von Arylborverbindungen an cyclische und acyclische Enone eingesetzt werden (siehe Schema).