gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Error-sensitivity assessment of vision algorithms (1998)

A methodology is proposed for the computation of output-data errors from given input-data errors for a given computational precision for vision algorithms. The approach is based on replacement of the arithmetic types of the object-oriented language used for coding of the tested algorithm by structures describing the values and error models of the numbers represented. The method is useful both for the initial testing of any vision algorithm and for the definitive testing of algorithms for which explicit error models are not known. It is also shown how two error models, namely that of the min/max error propagation and that of local-function linearisation, can be used for assessing the errors introduced by the input data and by the hardware architecture adopted.
Advances in the use of polyacrylamide (PAM) for soil and water management: Third joint symposium (2003)

This edition of the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation includes papers presented at two symposia-the 2002 annual conference of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) held in Indianapolis, Indiana and the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) held in Indianapolis, Indiana. Together, these joint symposia, that addressed advances in the use of polyacrylamide (PAM) for soil water management, mark the third annual joint symposium organized by the two Societies and presented at both societies' annual meetings. The nine oral and eleven poster presentations provided technical background on recent advances in PAM technology for conservationists working to improve soil and water conservation practices. These joint symposia demonstrate how important and relevant the partnership between practitioner conservationist and scientist is to soil and water conservation, agriculture, and the environment. The following manuscripts cover topics about the advances of PAM and potential uses to reduce erosion. PAM is currently being used to reduce erosion on irrigated agriculture in several different countries. In the Bjorneberg et al. (2003) manuscript, the authors report that PAM can be used to reduce erosion from center-pivot sprinkler irrigations systems in Kimberly, Idaho. They report that as long as the first PAM application stabilizes …
Broadband sources for gas detection using fluorescent rare-earth-doped fibres pumped by low-cost semiconductor laser source (1993)

The paper discusses recent results on sources for gas detection using fluorescent rare-earth-doped optical fibres. The sources are being optimised for use with broadband cognitive gas sensors, in particular those using correlation spectroscopy, with the constraint of using low-cost semiconductor lasers as the pump.
Study of Reactive Oxygen or/and Nitrogen Species Binding Processes on <i>E. coli</i> Bacteria with Mass Spectrometry Isotopic Nanoimaging (2013)

Today, it is necessary to better understand the role of reactive species in plasmas on biological objects in order to use plasma processes for biomedical applications. Even when well-known plasma set-ups producing one main reactive species in a controlled environment are used, it is still difficult to understand reactive species interaction processes with biological systems. In this study, nanoimaging with the most sensitive mass spectrometry technology, and the use of isotopic 15N2 or/and 18O2 containing-Ar gas mixtures to produce the plasma is proposed in order to obtain isotopic and elemental data on microwave late afterglow treated Escherichia coli bacteria. By this way, new data dealing with reactive species binding processes on plasma treated bacteria by using NanoSIMS50 mass spectrometer are obtained.
INTERSTITIAL CELL STIMULATING HORMONE. II. METHOD OF PREPARATION AND SOME PHYSICO-CHEMICAL STUDIES1<sup>1</sup> (1940)

ARECENT PUBLICATION (i) from this laboratory described a chemical procedure to separate two gonadotropic fractions from sheep pituitary: the follicle L. stimulating hormone (FSH) andthe interstitial cell stimulating hormone (ICSH). By modification of this method it has now been possible to secure the ICSH in a homogeneous state as judged by electrophoresis experiments. The biological properties of the preparation have been studied in detail and results appeared in Paper I(2).The method of purification and some of the physicochemical properties of the product are presented here. The method of purification is given below; all steps were carried out at 4 to 6°C. (a) The 40% alcohol extract (1) of acetone-dried sheep pituitaries was used as the starting material. The extract was precipitated with alcohol and dried with ab solute alcohol and ether.
MiRNA-205 modulates cellular invasion and migration via regulating zinc finger E-box binding homeobox 2 expression in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma cells (2011)

These results imply that miR-205 is an ESCC-specific miR that exerts tumor-suppressive activities with EMT inhibition by targeting ZEB2.
TREADMILL RUNNING DOES NOT ATTENUATE THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON THE SKELETON (2002)

Alcohol consumption has been demonstrated to result in a decrease in bone formation and an increased incidence of osteopenia. In certain physically active populations (e.g., college athletes), there is a high prevalence of alcohol consumption. PURPOSE: To assess the independent and interactive effects of exercise and alcohol consumption on the skeleton. It was hypothesized that exercise training would attenuate the negative effects of alcohol consumption. METHODS: Six-mos old male skeletally mature Sprague Dawley rats were stratified by weight and randomized to 1 of 4 groups (n = 10–13/grp): Exercise+Alcohol diet (EX-ETOH), Exercise+Normal diet (EX), Sham-exercise+ETOH diet (SHAM-ETOH), and Sham-exercise+Normal diet (SHAM). Alcohol-fed rats received Bio-Serv Liquid Rat Diet LD'82 ad lib (35% caloric intake). Non-alcohol fed rats were pair fed the same diet with a maltose dextrin caloric substitute. Exercise training consisted of treadmill running 5 d/wk for 16 wk with duration and speed increasing to a maximum of 25 m/min, 30 min, 15% grade, Sham-exercise rats were placed on a stationary treadmill at 15% grade for matching time periods. RESULTS: Exercise-trained rats gained less weight than the sham animals regardless of alcohol consumption. Skeletal muscle and heart weights, when expressed relative to body weight, were significantly greater in the EX and EX+ETOH groups. Bone density of the femora and lumbar vertebrae were significantly lower in rats consuming alcohol [% difference from normal diet; −6.8% (femora), −4.2% (vertebrae)]. Bone mineral content at both skeletal sites was also significantly less in the ETOH-fed rats than those on the normal diet [% difference from normal diet; −9.7% (femora), −7.1% (vertebrae)]. Exercise training had no effect on bone density or content and did not attenuate the reductions in skeletal mass that were associated with alcohol consumption. CONCLUSION: It is speculated that alcohol consumption combined with chronic running exercise may place athletes at significantly greater risk for skeletal problems, such as stress fractures, as a result of impaired bone formation and an inability to repair microdamage that occurs with running.
Unfallanalysen in der Allgemeinen Luftfahrt - Eine Betrachtung international publizierter Untersuchungen in der Allgemeinen Luftfahrt (2008)

Analysen von Flugunfällen werden durchgeführt, um neue Erkenntnisse über deren Entstehung und die zukünftige Vermeidung zu gewinnen. Das HFACS-Modell hat sich in den letzten Jahren zu einem Standardinstrument zur Analyse von Flugunfällen entwickelt. Studien, die das HFACS-Modell nutzen bzw. ihre Ergebnisse entsprechend strukturiert darstellen, lassen sich aufgrund der standardisierten Datenerhebung bzw. -darstellung meist gut miteinander vergleichen. Ziel der vorliegenden Studie war der Vergleich bisher publizierter Studien zu Flugunfällen in der Allgemeinen Luftfahrt, um auslösende Ursachen und Ansatzpunkte für die Vermeidung zukünftiger Unfälle zu identifizieren. Mit einer systematischen Literaturrecherche wurden zwischen den Jahren 1968 und 2007 publizierte Untersuchungen über Flugunfälle der Allgemeinen Luftfahrt analysiert. Insgesamt wurden zehn Publikationen identifiziert, von denen letztendlich drei den zugrunde liegenden Kriterien entsprachen und daher detaillierter analysiert wurden. Eine systematische Untersuchung von Flugunfällen nach dem HFACS-Modell war nur in einer Studie gegeben. Ein Vergleich verschiedener Studien ist nach wie vor aufgrund der differierenden Untersuchungsmethoden und fehlenden Daten schwierig.
Diluted versus undiluted cyclodextrin derivates in capillary gas chromatography and the effect of linear carrier gas velocity, column temperature, and length on enantiomer separation (1993)

Abstract The effect of dilution of the chiral stationary phase octakis (3‐O‐butyryl‐2, 6‐di‐O‐pentyl)‐γ‐cyclodextrin in the achiral polysiloxane OV–1701 on the separation factor was investigated over a wide concentration range. The loss in enantioselectivity was only negligible down to a dilution of 50% (w/w), since the separation factor vs. concentration curves levels off at higher concentrations. Because of the strong temperature dependence of the separation factors, the properties of short columns (10 m and 4.5 m) were evaluated. These short columns, which allow operation at low temperatures and lead to enhanced separation factors were found to be appropriate for the separations of simple mixtures, because the gain in selectivity exceeded the loss in separation efficiency. For complex mixtures, the higher efficiencies of columns of at least 25 m in length were still necessary. A plot of In α vs. 1/T did not yield straight lines, but showed a significant curvature, leading to considerable relative errors if thermodynamic data were derived from these plots.
3-D Force and Moment Analysis of Repulsive Magnetic Appliances to Correct Dentofacial Vertical Excess (1994)

Repulsive magnetic appliances can intrude posterior teeth, but create a lateral shift of the mandible and also decrease in force as the mouth opens. To model their optimal use, the 3-D spatial force/displacement (F/D) and moment/displacement (M/D) diagrams of four magnetic repulsive appliances in diverse overlapping arrangements were characterized and compared. In this orthodontic measurement and simulation system, only the medial eccentric magnetic arrangement, of the four compared, partially met the criteria of an optimal repulsive force system, i.e., keeping a constant intruding force and excluding shearing force. The moment analysis found that eccentric arrangements, however, developed high Z-moment. Thus, a perplexing point was reached where the force analysis favored medial centric arrangement and the moment analysis favored centric arrangement. When the gap between juxtaposed magnets increased over 2 mm, the repulsive force declined and the attractive force was favorably eliminated. At gap distances of 3 to 6 mm, the intrusive force was almost constant. These data suggest that centric arrangement is indicated clinically when the gap is minute and Müller prongs are used to prevent deleterious lateral shearing forces.
Prolactin secretion patterns: basic mechanisms and clinical implications for reproduction (2010)

Prolactin (PRL) is one of the most versatile hormones in the mammalian body affecting reproductive, sexual, metabolic, immune, and other functions. It is therefore not surprising that the neural control of PRL secretion is complex, involving the coordinated actions of several hypothalamic nuclei. A plethora of experimental data exists on the hypothalamic control of hormone secretion under various physiological stimuli. There have been even mathematical models and computer studies published, which help to understand the complex hypothalamic-pituitary network. Nevertheless, the putative role of PRL for human reproduction still has to be clarified. Here, we review data on the underlying mechanisms controlling PRL secretion using both experimental and mathematical approaches. These investigations primarily focus on rhythmic secretion in rats during early pregnancy or pseudopregnancy, and they point to the important role of oxytocin as a crucial PRL-releasing factor. Recent data on human studies and their theoretical and clinical implications are reviewed as well. In particular, studies demonstrating a sustained PRL surge after sexual climax in males and females are presented, indicating possible implications for both sexual satiation and reproductive functions. Taking these data together, there is evidence for the hypothesis that the PRL surge induced by sexual activity, together with the altered PRL rhythmic pattern, is important for successful initialization of pregnancy not only in rodents but also possibly in humans. However, further investigations are needed to clarify such a role in humans.
MRI and Breast Cancer: A New Magnetic Resonance Technique Specifically Designed for the Breast (1991)

(1991). MRI and Breast Cancer: A New Magnetic Resonance Technique Specifically Designed for the Breast. Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings: Vol. 4, No. 4, pp. 13-16.
Interleukin-3 and pregnancy loss in antiphospholipid syndrome (1998)

Cytokines play an important role in the progression of autoimmune diseases, and therefore it is not surprising that their levels may be altered in some of these diseases. Interleukin-3 (IL-3), which is an hematopoietic growth factor as well as an important factor that aids in embryo implantation and placental development, was found to be decreased both in pregnant women with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) compared with a control group, and in animal models of APS. Treatment of animals having APS with IL-3 succeeded in prevention of disease manifestations. In this communication we review IL-3 and APS interrelationship, and discuss the role of aspirin and other commonly used drugs, with respect to IL-3 levels in APS.
Abstract 4513: Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of indenoisoquinoline LMP400 (Indotecan) in BALB/c female mice bearing CT-26 colon tumors (2015)

Abstract Introduction: The indenoisoquinoline, LMP400 (NSC743400, indotecan), is currently in Phase I clinical trials for the treatment of solid tumors and is administered as an IV infusion. The compound is an inhibitor of topoisomerase I (TOP1) and does not appear to be a substrate for BCRP (ABCG2) or P-gp (ABCB1). In this study, we evaluated the plasma pharmacokinetics and tissue distribution of LMP400 and the tumor expression of TOP1 and γH2AX in mice bearing CT26 murine colon tumors after either IV or PO administration of LMP400. Methods: CT26 murine colon tumors were implanted in female BALB/c mice and 3 weeks after tumor implantation, the mice were administered 18 mg/kg LMP400 IV or PO. Blood and tissues were collected between 5 and 2880 min after IV dosing or 5 and 1440 min after PO dosing. Blood was centrifuged to obtain plasma. Tumor samples for TOP1 ELISA were snap-frozen within 2 min after euthanasia of the mice while other tissues were weighed prior to being frozen in liquid N2. Concentrations of LMP400 were determined by LC-MS/MS and non-compartmental analysis was performed using PK solutions. Bioavailability was calculated from plasma AUC (0-∞). Tumor samples were analyzed by western blot for TOP1 and γH2AX concentrations and by ELISA for TOP1. Results: Plasma Cmax occurred at 5 min (4633 ± 505 ng/mL) after IV and 15 min (890 ± 279 ng/mL) after PO administration. Plasma AUC0-∞ for IV and PO were 1639 or 628 μg•min/mL, respectively. Plasma t1/2 for IV and PO were 1515 min and 312 min, respectively. Clearances for LMP400 IV and PO in plasma were 16 and 29 mL/min/kg, respectively. Oral bioavailability was 58%. After administration of LMP400 IV, AUC0-∞ in tumor, liver, kidney, lung, brain, skeletal muscle and fat were 11324, 48670, 54789, 65242, 3009, 5710 and 10849 μg•min/mL, respectively. After administration of LMP400 PO, AUC0-∞ in tumor, liver, kidney, lung, brain, skeletal muscle and fat were 2711, 6802, 4037, 3715,1066, 804, and 5882 μg•min/mL, respectively. TOP1 in tumor was inhibited while γH2AX/H2AX was increased between 2h and 24h after either IV or PO dosing. Conclusion: LMP400 is bioavailable after PO administration to mice and results in tumor inhibition of TOP1 and increases in γH2AX/H2AX ratios, suggesting that LMP400 could be effective if administered as an oral formulation. Support: UM1CA186690 and P30-CA-47904 Note: This abstract was not presented at the meeting. Citation Format: Jianxia Guo, Julianne Holleran, John C. Schmitz, Kenneth Czambel, Jan H. Beumer, Julie L. Eiseman. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of indenoisoquinoline LMP400 (Indotecan) in BALB/c female mice bearing CT-26 colon tumors. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 106th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research; 2015 Apr 18-22; Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2015;75(15 Suppl):Abstract nr 4513. doi:10.1158/1538-7445.AM2015-4513
Some Reactions of Selenium Tetrafluoride and the Preparation and Properties of Selenium Pentafluoride Chloride (1971)

Abstract Selenium tetrafluoride has been reacted with C1F, BrF, HF and HC1. From the reaction with C1F, the important compound SeF5C1 has been recovered. The mass spectrum, infrared and nmr spectrum of this compound have been examined. SeF4 and BrF react to give only SeF6 and Br2. Under the conditions used SeF4 does not react with HC1 or HF
Supplementary Data from Preclinical Characterization of a Next-Generation Brain Permeable, Paradox Breaker BRAF Inhibitor (2023)

Supplementary Data from Preclinical Characterization of a Next-Generation Brain Permeable, Paradox Breaker BRAF Inhibitor
HIGH EFFICIENCY TRANSDUCTION OF THE IFN-CONSENSUS GENE INTO MAMMALIAN CELLS WITH AN AAV VECTOR (1994)

Journal of Immunotherapy with Emphasis on Tumor Immunology: October 1994 - Volume 16 - Issue 3 - p 246
Notes on the Pteridophyta of Oklahoma (1927)

In fact, it was very largely the same as Polypodium Sect. Phegopteris Presl, Tent. 179. 1836. Moore, Ferns of Great Britain and Ireland (paging not numbered), under Lastraea Filix-mas incorrectly treats that species as the type of this genus. Newman more correctly treats the first species named, viz: Lastraea oreopteris as the type, although it is to be noted that Moore claims that Lastrea oreopteris does, in fact, much less accord with Bory's character than do the three Polypodies he associated with it. It seems to me that Newman's views should be followed and that
Xenogeneic decellularized heart valve matrices in the sheep model: A histo-morphologic analysis of a nine-month follow up study (2013)

Objectives: Allogenic decellularized heart valves demonstrate superior durability compared to commercial available bioprostetic grafts. In comparison, xenogenic decellularized grafts, showed severe degeneration in vivo. The aim of our study was the generation of alternative xenogenic decellularized grafts to overcome the limited availability of allogeneic grafts by an improved decellularization protocol.
Fc-Rosette Inhibition by Pregnant Women’s Sera and by Rabbit Anti-β<sub>2</sub>-Microglobulin (1978)

Some anti-HLA sera showed Fc-rosette inhibitory activity, which had little correlation with type-specific anti-HLA activity. Cytotoxic titers did not correlate with Fc-rosette inhibition rate and these antisera showed considerable inhibition of rosette formation even after absorption of anti-HLA activity with T lymphocytes. These results suggest that some anti-HLA sera contain B-cell-specific inhibitory activity against Fc-receptor like anti-Ia antibody in mice. Rabbit antiserum against human beta2-microglobulin showed specific inhibition of Fc-rosette formation. It was suggested that Fc-receptor or Ia-like antigen in human has a close relation with beta2-microglobulin.
Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Quality-of-Life Analysis Posttreatment in Breast Cancer Survivors (2010)

This study compared VO(2peak), treatment frequency and dosage, and QOL between 22 post-treated breast cancer survivors (CATotal) and 22 apparently healthy, age-matched women (CO). The CATotal group included 11 with no history of any other co-morbidities (CA) and 11 with controlled hypertension (CA + H). VO(2peak) was measured using the Bruce Protocol. QOL was measured using the SF-36 survey. Significant differences were observed in VO(2peak) between CATotal and CO (p = 0.014), CA and CA + H (p = 0.001), and CA + H and CO (p = 0.001). Physical, emotional, and mental health domains of the SF-36 were significantly different between CATotal and CO (p = 0.006, 0.001, and 0.05 respectively). These results suggest that breast cancer survivors with controlled hypertension can experience a significant reduction in VO(2peak) when compared to apparently healthy, age-matched controls. Also, treatment frequency and dosage affected QOL in this group of survivors.
Fe(TSPc)-Catalysed Benzylic Oxidation and Subsequent Dealkylation of a Non-Phenolic Lignin Model (2000)

Abstract The mechanism by which the phthalocyanine complex trisodium tetra-4-sulfonatophthalocyanineiron(JJJ) (Fe(TSPc)) promotes oxidation and dealkylation of non-phenolic benzyl alcohol units in lignin under alkaline conditions was investigated using simple lignin model compounds. The iron complex effectively oxidised benzylic hydroxyl groups in 2-hydroxyethyl apocynol (5), with the extent of oxidation increasing with the amount of Fe(TSPc) added. To a limited extent, Fe(TSPc) also catalysed the oxidation of 5 by small amounts of oxygen in the reaction mixture. However, the extent of oxidation did not increase on adding excess air or oxygen, as greater amounts of oxygen also increased complex degradation. Phenolic products were formed in these reactions in the presence of Fe(TSPc), but at a rate slower than that of the benzylic oxidation. Further experiments indicated that the phenolic products were formed by base-promoted loss of the ether group at C4 and that such dealkylation occurred more readily in oxidised products.
Forms of Greek - (S.) Colvin A Historical Greek Reader. Mycenaean to the Koiné. Pp. xx + 302, ills. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2007. Cased, £79 (Paper, £32). ISBN: 978-0-19-922659-7 (978-0-19-922660-3 pbk). (2009)

Forms of Greek - (S.) Colvin A Historical Greek Reader. Mycenaean to the Koiné. Pp. xx + 302, ills. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2007. Cased, £79 (Paper, £32). ISBN: 978-0-19-922659-7 (978-0-19-922660-3 pbk). - Volume 59 Issue 2