gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Direct Visualization of Near-Field Distributions on a Two-Dimensional Plasmonic Chip by Scanning Near-Field Optical Microscopy (2019)

A precise understanding of the near-field distributions of plasmonic nanostructures is indispensable for their practical applications. In this study, we directly visualized near-field distributions on two-dimensional nanohole arrays covered with a gold film (plasmonic chip) by scanning near-field optical microscopy. In the near-field images, strong extinction spots were observed not only inside the nanoholes but also on the outside. We also found that the spatial characteristics outside the nanoholes are strongly dependent on the excitation wavelength. From the electromagnetic simulations, we revealed that the positions of the extinction spots in the near-field images are well correlated with the locations for the enhanced electric fields. We also found that the excitation wavelength dependency on the near-field distributions are rationalized with the classical grating coupling conditions for the plasmonic chip. These findings provide new physical insights into the near-field characteristics of the metallic nanohole arrays and are essential not only for optimizing the performances in the plasmonic nanohole arrays but also for boosting their practical applications.
Neurohormonal control of exocrine pancreas (2001)

The exocrine pancreas is regulated by various hormonal factors derived from the gut through hormone-hormonal and neurohormonal interactions. Physiologic stimuli entering the upper small intestine elicit the release of intestinal hormones and activate sensory reflex mechanisms from the intestinal mucosa to stimulate or inhibit exocrine pancreatic secretion. In addition, the endocrine pancreas, intrapancreatic nerves, and some extrapancreatic neural pathways, with or without mediation by the vagus nerve, are known to participate in regulation of exocrine pancreatic secretion. It has been established that two key intestinal hormones, secretin and cholecystokinin (CCK), in physiologic doses, act through the vagal afferent pathway and interact with each other as well as with other gut hormones. The releases of these two hormones are mediated through the corresponding releasing peptides. In the past few years, the roles of secretin- and CCK-releasing peptides have become more clearly defined. The participation of several neurotransmitters and regulatory peptides in the regulation of exocrine pancreatic secretion has also been established. In addition, neurotransmitters and neuropeptides released from the central nervous system may participate in the regulation of pancreatic secretion. It is conceivable that a few neurotransmitters and neuropeptides are involved in each neural regulatory pathway. However, their roles and sites of action in each pathway remain to be determined.
Haptic Illusions Induced by Moving Line Stimuli (2005)

In this paper, we report some observations related to a haptic illusion called the velvet hand illusion (VHI) in which we can feel a strange velvety sensation when we lightly rub a wire mesh of hexagonal pattern between our hands, keeping our hands pressed gently together. Moving line stimuli are used to find the conditions for eliciting the illusion in order to understand its mechanism deeply.
La nouvelle Recherche Opérationnelle, un rendez-vous à ne pas manquer (2007)

Le bulletin semestriel de la ROADEF, n°19, pp. 13-17, Automne-Hiver.
ChemInform Abstract: A REINVESTIGATION OF REPORTED BENZOTRIAZEPINE SYNTHESES (1978)

Abstract Der Bisharnstoff (I) geht unter der Einwirkung von konz. HCl oder KOH nicht, wie von Guha et al. (J. Indian Chem.
Z-Contrast Imaging of Heavy Metal Particles Supported in A Zeolitic Matrix Via High-Resolution Stem (1987)

High resolution Imaging of zeolites is difficult because these materials are very susceptible to Irradiation damage. It is now well known that dehydrated samples are more stable under the electron beam. Thus the most successful high resolution studies of zeolites to date have been on samples which were freeze-fractured and subsequently dehydrated via heating in a vacuum oven. Electron microscopy was then performed using a combination of low Incident beam currents and sensitive detectors. One problem with this method is that zeolites fracture along cleavage planes and therefore are deposited on microscope grids In a particular orientation. This limits the range of viewing angles. Here we describe a method of sample preparation via ultramlctrotomy as well as the establishment of suitable FEG/STEM Imaging conditions which permit the observation of small (7-14 A diameter) Pt particles within Individual zeolite channels using the method of Z-contrast as applied with a high-angle annular dark field detector. This method allows observation over all crystalline orientations for relatively long exposures to the beam.
PTFE alignment of surface-stabilized FLC and AFLC materials (2000)

Abstract We have studied the PTFE deposition by friction on heated glass substrate properties as an alignment layer for both SSFLC and SSAFLC. A microscopic study of PTFE textures on a function of different deposition parameters has been carried out. Teflon aligned cells of ferroelectric and antiferroelectric materials have been prepared. The use of PTFE as an alternative for surface conditioning of AFLC cells is discussed.
LED based full color stereoscopic projection system (2007)

We present a compact light emitting diode (LED) based projection system with potential for stereoscopic viewing. The optical core consists of four polarizing beam splitters (PBS), positioned in a cross configuration, with wavelength selective half wave plates placed between them. Four liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) panels are located at the exterior facets of two PBSs in opposite corners of the cuboid. The illumination system combines individual LED sources and ensures telecentric illumination through the optical core. This architecture gives rise to two light paths that independently generate two linear polarized images with orthogonal polarization direction. When the observer wears polarization sensitive eyeglasses and a polarization maintaining screen is used, each eye will see a different projected image such that three-dimensional (3-D) viewing can be perceived. On the other hand, 2-D vision is possible by projecting two identical images.
Neural network training: Using untransformed or log‐transformed training data for the inversion of ocean colour spectra? (2006)

A bio‐optical model coupled with the radiative transfer model Hydrolight was used to create 18,000 synthetic ocean colour spectra corresponding to open ocean and coastal waters. The bio‐optical model took into account the optical properties of the three oceanic constituents, chlorophyll‐a, suspended non‐chlorophyllous particles and coloured dissolved organic matter (CDOM) as well as of normal seawater. The resulting spectra were input into multilayer perceptron neural network algorithms with the aim of computing the original concentrations of chlorophyll‐a, non‐chlorophyllous particles and CDOM initially input into the bio‐optical model. The process of training the neural networks is essential for the accuracy of the inversion the neural net performs on the coupled bio‐optical and radiative transfer models. The objective of this paper is to investigate the performance difference of a neural network trained with untransformed as opposed to logarithmically transformed data.
Radiation turbulence interactions in pulverized coal flames: Chaotic map models of soot fluctuations in turbulent diffusion flames. Quarterly report, October 1995--December 1995 (1995)

In this paper, we introduce a methodology to characterize soot volume fraction fluctuations in turbulent diffusion flames via chaotic maps. The approach is based on the hypothesis that the fluctuations of properties in turbulent flames is deterministic in nature, rather than statistical. Out objective is to develop models to mimic these fluctuations. The models will be used eventually in comprehensive algorithms to study the true physics of turbulent flames and the interaction of turbulence with radiation. To this extent, we measured the time series of soot scattering coefficient in an ethylene diffusion flame from light scattering experiments. Following this, corresponding power spectra and delay maps were calculated. It was shown that if the data were averaged, the characteristics of the fluctuations were almost completely washed out. The psds from experiments were successfully modeled using a series of logistic maps.
A framework to schedule parametric dataflow applications on many-core platforms (2014)

Dataflow models, such as SDF, have been effectively used to program streaming applications while ensuring their liveness and boundedness. Yet, industrials are struggling to design the next generation of high definition video applications using these models. Such applications demand new features such as parameters to express dynamic input/output rate and topology modifications. Their implementation on modern many-core platforms is a major challenge. We tackle these problems by proposing a generic and flexible framework to schedule streaming applications designed in a parametric dataflow model of computation. We generate parallel as soon as possible (ASAP) schedules targeted to the new STHORM many-core platform of STMicroelectronics. Furthermore, these schedules can be customized using user-defined ordering and resource constraints. The parametric dataflow graph is associated with generic or user-defined specific constraints aimed at minimizing timing, buffer sizes, power consumption, or other criteria. The scheduling algorithm executes with minimal overhead and can be adapted to different scheduling policies just by adding some constraints. The safety of both the dataflow graph and constraints can be checked statically and all schedules are guaranteed to be bounded and deadlock free. We illustrate the scheduling capabilities of our approach using a real world application: the VC-1 video decoder for high definition video streaming.
Relationship of serum ACE inhibition to oral dose of enalapril in normotensive volunteers (2002)

The extent of serum ACE inhibition, as the main determinant of the blood pressure lowering effect of enalapril, is not dose-dependent within the single dose range of 2.5-20 mg.
Organic compounds emission from modified, biomass fueled small-scale boiler (2013)

The low emission problem, visible not only in cities but also in agriculture areas, strongly concerns quality of human life and it is connected with small-scall boilers with are heat-suppliers for individual households. The exhaust gases emitted during incorrect fuel combustion process consist mutagenic, genotoxic, irritant and carcinogenic organic substances like volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Those substances are dangerous for human health, part of them are very reactive becoming source of secondary pollution, part of them have ability to cumulate in environment. To avoid health problems connected with low emission and toxic organic compounds pollution it is necessary to develop the solutions for non-effective fuel combustion process prevention. The paper presents the results of research work which aim was investigation of small-scall, biomass fueled boiler modifications in aspect of volatile organic compounds emission reduction. The special catalytic-activated ceramic and metal construction was applied inside the combustion space. VOCs and PAHs in exhausts was determined by Varian 450 gas chromatograph. The results, presented in tables and figures, show that applied modification based on ceramic and ceramic activated fittings change significantly emission characteristic reducing VOCs and PAHs concentration in the exhaust but the changes trends are discussible.
Variable sampling slope (VSS) and no-deadtime ramp generator (NDRG) techniques for closed-loop interleaving power factor correction (PFC) design with suppression of current mismatch (2012)

The proposed interleaving power factor correction (PFC) can effectively reduce the size of the AC-DC converter for portable electronics. Fully integrated variable sampling slope (VSS) technique can provide precise phase regulation under variable line voltage. Besides, the no-deadtime ramp generator (NDRG) records the previous status to modify the sequent on-time value to achieve current sharing for suppressing the total harmonic distortion (THD) and restraining the input current ripple, EMI filter, and the size of input inductor. Therefore, more power can be provided by the proposed interleaving PFC than that of single-phase PFC. Simultaneously, the drawback of the peak current twice than the average current in the Boundary control mode (BCM) can be greatly reduced. The test circuit fabricated in the TSMC 0.5μm 800V UHV process shows the highly integrated interleaving PFC can deliver high power of 180W with improved phase regulation precision.
Application of a Dual-Mode Detection System for ICP-MS. Part I: Determination of Majors, Minors, and Traces in Geostandards (1990)

The high-gain pulse-counting detection systems currently used in ICP-MS, although exhibiting excellent characteristics for trace analysis, have only a finite gain. At count rates of the order of 10 6 cps, gain suppression occurs, thus effectively limiting the upper measurable concentration ranges to a few μg mL −1 . It is possible to utilize such detections in an analogue mode, whereby the output signal is a direct function of the applied voltage. In this paper, the applicability of a detection system employing both analogue and pulse-counting detection is evaluated, with particular emphasis on the determination of majors, minors, and traces in geological reference materials. In addition, two sample preparation modes are compared; in the first, a conventional lithium metaborate fusion is utilized, while alternatively, a rapid slurry technique is found to be particularly effective for some more volatile elements.
Vulnerability of Husband and Wife Caregivers of Alzheimer Disease Patients to Caregiving Stressors (2001)

This study assessed relationships between problem behaviors in 199 Alzheimer Disease patients and vulnerability factors in the well being and emotional health of their spouse caregivers. Among caregiver wives and the younger caregiver husbands (64 years old and under) the volume of patient problem behavior was significantly negatively associated with total scores on a summary well being measure. The association was not found within the older husband caregiver group. Considering five subdimensions of the summary well being scale (Anxiety, Depressive Symptoms, Positive Well Being, Vitality and General Health), correlational analyses showed that the total patient problems measure appeared to have impact primarily among wife caregivers, particularly those 64 years old and under. Multiple regression analyses showed that one patient problem behavior category, Emotional Lability, was the single strongest predictor of impaired well being of the caregiver among all five subdimensions of the caregiver well being measure. Although Destructive Behavior of the patient was not significant by itself, an Age by Destructive Behavior interaction showed that high levels of patient Destructive Behavior predicted high levels of Depression, Anxiety, and low levels of Positive Well Being more among younger caregivers. Husband caregivers had significantly higher Anxiety scores than wife caregivers. These findings document how particular patient problem behaviors can affect caregivers. They point up as well how both gender and age may help target which caregivers are most vulnerable to the stress of specific Alzheimer patient behavior problems. They also suggest the utility of examining specific dimensions of well being rather than a total score alone for purposes of understanding the relationship of particular patient behavior problems to caregiver emotional and physical health.
<title>Vertically integrated photonic multichip module architecture for vision applications</title> (2000)

The development of a truly smart camera, with inherent capability for low latency semi-autonomous object recognition, tracking, and optimal image capture, has remained an elusive goal notwithstanding tremendous advances in the processing power afforded by VLSI technologies. These features are essential for a number of emerging multimedia- based applications, including enhanced augmented reality systems. Recent advances in understanding of the mechanisms of biological vision systems, together with similar advances in hybrid electronic/photonic packaging technology, offer the possibility of artificial biologically-inspired vision systems with significantly different, yet complementary, strengths and weaknesses. We describe herein several system implementation architectures based on spatial and temporal integration techniques within a multilayered structure, as well as the corresponding hardware implementation of these architectures based on the hybrid vertical integration of multiple silicon VLSI vision chips by means of dense 3D photonic interconnections.
Influence of laser melting treatment on surface composition of Fe–17Cr–13Ni single crystal alloy Part 2 Surface segregation of nitrogen and sulphur (1990)

An Fe–17Cr–13Ni (wt-%) single crystal alloy was melted using a continuous wave (CW) CO2 laser. The surface segregation of sulphur and nitrogen at high temperature in vacuum is investigated on the various surface zones (base alloy, heat affected zone, and melted zone) using Auger electron spectroscopy (AES). Below ~700°C, cosegregation of sulphur and nitrogen is observed, while above 700°C, only sulphur segregates on the surface on all three zones. The segregation of sulphur or the cosegregation of sulphur and nitrogen induce, on the three zones, the segregation of chromium in the first atomic plane. The enthalpy for the surface segregation of sulphur ∆HsegS is found to be −164±10 kJ mol−1 for the base alloy. The values of ∆HsegS are about 40% lower for the treated zones. The result for the base alloy is in agreement with the segregation enthalpy calculated from the reported data on adsorption and dissolution of sulphur, i.e. ∆HsegS ≍−157 kJ mol−1. The pseudodiffusion parameters for sulphur and nitrogen are determined. The activation energy for nitrogen diffusion is the same for all three zones and is in agreement with literature data (~−180 kJ mol−1). For sulphur, the energies for diffusion are highly dependent on the laser treatment. The activation energy for diffusion is maximum in the melted zone: ~ 146 kJ mol−1; the values in the untreated and heat affected zones are 75 and 85 kJ mol−1, respectively.MST/1175
Association of DJ-1 and parkin mediated by pathogenic DJ-1 mutations and oxidative stress (2004)

The identification of rare monogenic forms of Parkinson's disease (PD) has provided tremendous insight into the molecular pathogenesis of this disorder. Heritable mutations in alpha-synuclein, parkin, DJ-1 and PINK1 cause familial forms of PD. In the more common sporadic form of PD, oxidative stress and derangements in mitochondrial complex-I function are considered to play a prominent role in disease pathogenesis. However, the relationship of DJ-1 with other PD-linked genes and oxidative stress has not been explored. Here, we show that pathogenic mutant forms of DJ-1 specifically but differentially associate with parkin, an E3 ubiquitin ligase. Chemical cross-linking shows that pathogenic DJ-1 mutants exhibit impairments in homo-dimer formation, suggesting that parkin may bind to monomeric DJ-1. Parkin fails to specifically ubiquitinate and enhance the degradation of L166P and M26I mutant DJ-1, but instead promotes their stability in cultured cells. The interaction of parkin with L166P DJ-1 may involve a larger protein complex that contains CHIP and Hsp70, perhaps accounting for the lack of parkin-mediated ubiquitination. Oxidative stress also promotes an interaction between DJ-1 and parkin, but this does not result in the ubiquitination or degradation of DJ-1. Parkin-mediated alterations in DJ-1 protein stability may be pathogenically relevant as DJ-1 levels are dramatically increased in the detergent-insoluble fraction from sporadic PD/DLB brains, but are reduced in the insoluble fraction from parkin-linked autosomal recessive juvenile-onset PD brains. These data potentially link DJ-1 and parkin in a common molecular pathway at multiple levels that may have important implications for understanding the pathogenesis of inherited and sporadic PD.
Characterization of Association and Gelation of Pectin in Methanol−Water Mixtures (2003)

Turbidity, swelling, and rheological features of semidilute systems of pectin in methanol-water media of different composition have been investigated. By increasing the percentage of methanol in the mixture, the thermodynamic properties of the pectin/methanol/water system become poorer, as shown by increasing turbidity and decreasing swelling. Effects of oscillatory and steady shear flows on intermolecular associations and gelation of pectin in methanol/water mixtures are reported. The effects of methanol concentration on the growth and structure of shear-induced gels, stabilized through hydrogen bonds, are analyzed. Steady shear measurements on these systems reveal shear thickening at low shear rates and disruption of intermolecular associative junctions at high shear rates.
Biological effects of recombinant erythropoietin, granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, interleukin 3, and interleukin 6 on purified rat megakaryocytes. (1991)

The biological effects of recombinant hematopoietic factors, which are considered to stimulate megakaryocytopoiesis in vitro or in vivo, were studied utilizing purified rat megakaryocytes. Recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO), recombinant murine granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (rmGM-CSF), and recombinant murine interleukin 3 (rmIL-3) stimulated both [3H]thymidine and [3H]leucine incorporation into purified rat megakaryocytes. In contrast, recombinant human interleukin 6 (rhIL-6) did not stimulate [3H]thymidine uptake but did increase [3H]leucine incorporation into purified rat megakaryocytes. These in vitro data suggest that DNA synthesis in megakaryocytes may be regulated by EPO, GM-CSF, and IL-3, and that protein synthesis is stimulated by EPO, GM-CSF, IL-3, and IL-6 in vitro.
Searching for Alternatives to Full Kinetic Analysis in <sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET: An Extension of the Simplified Kinetic Analysis Method (2011)

ESKA, compared with SKA, significantly improved the accuracy and precision of K(i) estimates in (18)F-FDG PET. ESKA is more robust than SKA with respect to various injection and acquisition protocols.
A crystallographic scale of carbon acidity (1992)

V. R. Pedireddi and G. R. Desiraju, J. Chem. Soc., Chem. Commun., 1992, 988 DOI: 10.1039/C39920000988
ChemInform Abstract: β‐Alkoxy‐Substituted Phenethylamines: A Family of Compounds Potentially Active at the Dopamine and α‐Adrenergic Receptors. (1996)

Abstract ChemInform is a weekly Abstracting Service, delivering concise information at a glance that was extracted from about 100 leading journals. To access a ChemInform Abstract of an article which was published elsewhere, please select a “Full Text” option. The original article is trackable via the “References” option.