gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
A window on the genetics of evolution:<i>MC1R</i>and plumage colouration in birds (2005)

Melanins are a ubiquitous component of plumage colouration in birds and serve a wide variety of functions. Although the genetic control of melanism has been studied in chickens and other domestic species, little was known about the molecular genetics of melanin distribution in wild birds until recently. Studies have now revealed that a single locus, the melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) locus, is responsible for melanic polymorphisms in at least three unrelated species: the bananaquit, the snow goose and the arctic skua. Results show that melanism was a derived trait and allow other evolutionary inferences about the history of melanism to be made. The role of MC1R in plumage patterning is surprisingly diverse among different species. The conserved molecular basis for the evolution of melanism in birds and several other vertebrates is probably related to low pleiotropic effects at the MC1R.
Deterministic multihop radio on the top of 802.11 MAC (2002)

The standardisation of wireless local area network (WLAN) has been active over the past couple of years (1996-98). One of the positive results is the vendor plans of providing IEEE 802.11 conforming product lines. The 802.11 is a compelling platform to also perform time bounded communication if some of its inherent non determinism can be overcome. The paper studies the possibilities of applying the IEEE 802.11 Medium Access Control (MAC) as the underlying platform in prototyping a wireless low power multihop network. The network is designed to perform a timely update of coordinates, routing and data between augmented reality applications: services embedded in electromechanical products and the users wearing lightweight virtual reality interfaces.
A study of skin diseases in dogs and cats. V. The intradermal test in the diagnosis of flea allergy in dogs and cats. (1978)

A group of 143 dogs and cats with pruritic skin disease was tested by intradermal injection of a dilute whole cat flea extract. The test results were correlated with the clinical diagnosis (Table I, III), with previous or present findings of fleas on the animals (Table II, III), with the presence or absence of blood eosinophilia (Table IV), and, in animals with clinical flea allergy, with the histological findings in a skin biopsy excised from a clinically affected skin site (Fig. 1). The predictive value of a positive and a negative outcome of the test was assessed graphically by means of calculations described in the Appendix (Figs. 2, 3). It is concluded that the test is sufficiently specific to justify its use in animals where flea allergy is suspected but cannot be proved by routine clinical examination. The histological findings and the nature of the skin reactions suggest that a positive outcome of the test is indicative of an immediate, type I hypersensitivity towards components of the oral secretion of fleas and that this hypersensitivity is mediated by reaginic antibody which to some extent is produced by plasma cells located in skin areas where flea saliva is deposited.
Heine's Jewish Comedy: A Study of his Portraits of Jews and Judaism (1987)

Heine's Jewish Comedy: A Study of his Portraits of Jews and Judaism Get access Ritchie Robertson Ritchie Robertson Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar German History, Volume 5, Issue 1, 1987, Pages 100–101, https://doi.org/10.1093/gh/5.1.100 Published: 01 September 1987
Study on the Influence of Pulse Current Cathodic Protection Parameters of Oil Well Casing (2019)

Pulse current cathodic protection had obvious advantages over traditional DC cathodic protection, but when square-wave pulse current was used for cathodic protection of oil well casing, the influence of pulse protection parameters on potential distribution was not very clear. Therefore, according to the current situation of oil fields in China, the typical formation characteristic structure of oil wells was selected and the cathodic protection model of pulse current for oil well casing was established. Based on the established model, the effects of pulse current parameters (frequency and duty cycle) and anode distance on the cathodic protection effect of square-wave pulse current were studied. The results showed that better protection effect could be obtained by choosing appropriate anode distance, high frequency, and moderate duty cycle.
Ugonin J Flavonoid From Tunjuk Langit (Helminthostachys Zeylanica Linn.) Root Extract (PEER REVIEW) (2010)

A flavonoid compound was isolated from dried rihzomes of tunjuk langit (Helminthostachis zaylanica Lin), a traditional medicine from South Sumatera, Indonesia. Extraction was done by maceration methode and separation of isolated compound was conducted by chromatographic technique. The structure of this compound was determined base on spectroscopic data such as including UV, IR, 1-D, 2-D NMR, and comparison with the reported data. Based on spectral data analysis, concluded that isolated compound was Ugonin J (5,7,3’,4’-tetrahydroxy-6-(6,6-dimethyil-2- methylenecyclo-hexylmethyl)flavone).
The scattering of ultrasound by cylinders: Implications for diffraction tomography (1986)

The validity of wave equations employed as system models in acoustical diffraction tomography is investigated using simulations and measurements of the scattering of plane ultrasound waves by cylinders. It is demonstrated by simulation and experiment that it can be appropriate to neglect density fluctuations and shear waves, implying that the commonly used form of the wave equation suitably describes scattering by fluctuations of acoustic speed and absorption. Diffraction tomographic reconstructions of simulated data reveal the importance of absorption, the behavior of the real and imaginary parts of the reconstructed refractive index, and the relative advantages and limitations of the Born and Rytov approximate transformations.
A real time, speaker independent, speech recognition system (2002)

This paper describes the development of a system using continuous density hidden Markov models which incorporate probability density functions for time.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">></ETX>
The Effects of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Combined Mild Traumatic Brain Injury/Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder on Returning Veterans (2014)

United States veterans of the Iraqi (Operation Iraqi Freedom [OIF]) and Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom [OEF]) conflicts have frequently returned from deployment after sustaining mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and enduring stressful events resulting in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A large number of returning service members have been diagnosed with both a history of mTBI and current PTSD. Substantial literature exists on the neuropsychological factors associated with mTBI and PTSD occurring separately; far less research has explored the combined effects of PTSD and mTBI. The current study employed neuropsychological and psychological measures in a sample of 251 OIF/OEF veterans to determine whether participants with a history of mTBI and current PTSD (mTBI+PTSD) have poorer cognitive and psychological outcomes than participants with mTBI only (mTBI-o), PTSD only (PTSD-o), or veteran controls (VC), when groups are comparable on intelligence quotient, education, and age. The mTBI+PTSD group performed more poorly than VC, mTBI-o, and PTSD-o groups on several neuropsychological measures. Effect size comparisons suggest small deleterious effects for mTBI-o on measures of processing speed and visual attention and small effects for PTSD-o on measures of verbal memory, with moderate effects for mTBI+PTSD on the same variables. Additionally, the mTBI+PTSD group was significantly more psychologically distressed than the PTSD-o group, and PTSD-o group was more distressed than VC and mTBI-o groups. These findings suggest that veterans with mTBI+PTSD perform significantly lower on neuropsychological and psychiatric measures than veterans with mTBI-o or PTSD-o. The results also raise the possibility of mild but persisting cognitive changes following mTBI sustained during deployment.
Investigation of the 2.5 Beta Methodology (2011)

The IEEE Standard 1366-2003-2.5 Beta Methodology was developed with the intent of providing a reasonable way to define a major event day with respect to distribution reliability performance. According to this methodology, it is valid only if a utility's reliability data completely follows the log-normal distribution, particularly with respect to the tails. This letter's desire is to show that this is not the case for data sets provided by 12 utilities and may not be the case with other utilities. Problems arise when the right tail of utility data sets do not fit the log-normal distribution. The threshold defined by the IEEE 1366-2003-2.5 Beta Methodology will vary since it is dependent on a utility's reliability data from the previous five years. As a result, catastrophic events, reflected by a large daily SAIDI value, will cause an unsuitable increase in the threshold for future years.
Toxigenicity of <i>Clostridium histolyticum</i> (1966)

Nishida, Shoki (Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan), and Masaaki Imaizumi. Toxigenicity of Clostridium histolyticum. J. Bacteriol. 91:477-483. 1966.-From 234 soil samples, 21 strains of Clostridium histolyticum of different levels of alpha-toxigenicity were isolated by a new method specially designed for the isolation of this species. The alpha-toxigenicity of freshly isolated strains and of stock strains was closely associated with the potentiality for sporulation, growth, and smooth-colony formation. The presence of sugars, particularly xylose and arabinose, was inhibitory for growth. A few controversies on the biological properties of this species seem to be due to disregard for the growth-inhibiting effects of these sugars.
Imaginarios de monte y fuego. Los incendios forestales en Galicia (2015)

Galicia es la region noroeste de la Peninsula Iberica en la que se dan aproximadamente el 50% de los incendios del Estado espanol. La virulencia de este fenomeno se relaciona directamente con la configuracion de una  realidad interesada en torno al uso del fuego sobre un espacio de produccion como es el monte. En este trabajo se plantea un primer acercamiento en la busqueda de los elementos e intereses que toman parte en la construccion de imaginarios sociales de los incendios forestales en Galicia.
Notizen: Die Sperrfähigkeit von legierten Si-Flächengleichrichtern (1955)

Diese Ungleichung wurde krzlich von Wigner 3 aus der allgemeineren Forderung der "Kausalitt" der Wechselwirkung (fr r < r0) abgeleitet und in ihrer Bedeutung diskutiert.
GTE common channel signaling network design and deployment planning (2003)

Common channel signaling (CCS) message network configuration analysis results are presented related for Signalnet, GTE's shared CCS network. A design tool based on a linear programming model performing mixed integer optimization is described and used to solve the topological design problem. This tool is used to determine the number of signal transfer points (STPs) required in the network, where they should be located, and service switching point (SSP) homing on STP's. Hypothetical snapshots of the network in 1989, 1992, and 1996 are presented, including an optimal two-level hierarchy of regional and local STPs.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">></ETX>
News (2022)

Presents a collection of articles on current information of interest in the computer industry.
DOS Attack Mitigation Strategies on SDN Controller (2019)

Software-Defined Networking (SDN) introduces centralized control logic, and separates the data plane from the control plane. Hence, SDN makes it easier for network engineers to monitor traffic, diagnose threats, and insert or change security policies. However, it also creates security challenges that did not exist before, such as controller security. In this paper, we analyze the effect of DOS attacks on the SDN controller and propose two approaches, FlowSec and Blackbox, to mitigate DOS attacks. FlowSec is a strategy to mitigate an attack on the controller bandwidth by setting a limit on the number of packets that can be sent to the controller per second. Blackbox defines and keeps track of threat levels, detects, and responds to different aggressive attacks in real-time basis. The experiments show that both approaches work well on preventing DOS attacks.
The networked idealist's advantage (2005)

Purpose The authors have identified a new type of innovator that combines the rascal‐like idealism of Robin Hood with the network‐based business models of early internet businesses to revolutionize many markets. These innovators are initially non‐profit entrepreneurs who develop organic, cellular, distributed network structures to accomplish their work. They use financial, transportation and communications networks in novel ways to circumvent normal barriers to market entry. Design/methodology/approach The authors studied the business practices and culture of a number of these network idealists. Findings Network idealist succeed by undermining at least four of the barriers to market entry. They use networks to ramp up scale quickly. They differentiate by appealing to idealistic or radical impulses, often creating a charismatic brand in the process. They overcome capital requirements by using contributed labor and public infrastructures. And, they skirt the regulations that restrict innovation in many industries. Research limitations/implications As network idealist organizations like Craigslist mature, researchers will need to analyze how their business model changes and develops. Practical implications An incumbent options matrix describes four strategies available in response to network idealist competition: eliminate, join, barricade, align. Originality/value The authors identify a new and very successful form of competition, explain its strategies, and suggest ways to counter attack.
Isolation and characterization of glucocorticoid- and cyclic AMP-induced genes in T lymphocytes. (1989)

Glucocorticoids and cyclic AMP exert dramatic effects on the proliferation and viability of murine T lymphocytes through unknown mechanisms. To identify gene products which might be involved in glucocorticoid-induced responses in lymphoid cells, we constructed a lambda cDNA library prepared from murine thymoma WEHI-7TG cells treated for 5 h with glucocorticoids and forskolin. The library was screened with a subtracted cDNA probe enriched for sequences induced by the two drugs, and cDNA clones representing 11 different inducible genes were isolated. The pattern of expression in BALB/c mouse tissues was examined for each cDNA clone. We have identified two clones that hybridized to mRNAs detected exclusively in the thymus. Other clones were identified that demonstrated tissue-specific gene expression in heart, brain, brain and thymus, or lymphoid tissue (spleen and thymus). The kinetics of induction by dexamethasone and forskolin were examined for each gene. The majority of the cDNA clones hybridized to mRNAs that were regulated by glucocorticoids and forskolin, two were regulated only by glucocorticoids, and three hybridized to mRNAs that required both drugs for induction. Inhibition of protein synthesis by cycloheximide resulted in the induction of all mRNAs that were inducible by glucocorticoids. Preliminary sequence analysis of four of the 11 cDNAs suggests that two cDNAs represent previously undescribed genes while two others correspond to the mouse VL30 retrovirus-like element and the mouse homolog of chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan core protein.
Rat liver 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase complementary deoxyribonucleic acid encodes oxoreductase activity in a mineralocorticoid-responsive toad bladder cell line (1993)

The mineralocorticoid receptor displays equal affinity for aldosterone and corticosterone. It has been proposed that aldosterone selectivity in vivo is achieved by the conversion of corticosterone into its inactive metabolite 11-dehydrocorticosterone by 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (11 beta HSD). To test this hypothesis, we transfected rat liver 11 beta HSD cDNA into TBM cells, a sodium-transporting cell line. These cells respond equally well to aldosterone and corticosterone, indicating that endogenous 11 beta HSD is expressed at low levels in TBM cells. Although exogenous rat liver 11 beta HSD was expressed at high levels in transfected cells, mineralocorticoid selectivity was not observed. By contrast, the biologically inactive 11-dehydrocorticosterone was readily converted into corticosterone, a potent agonist for sodium transport. Our results indicate that rat liver 11 beta HSD behaves predominantly as a reductase in TBM cells. Another 11 beta HSD isoform is likely to be responsible for the dehydrogenase reaction in aldosterone-responsive cells.
Daft old soldiers (1998)

I find Harry Collins (April pp 19–20; August pp19–20) and other sociologists of scientific knowledge guilty of what I would call the Day of the Jackal syndrome. A memorable theme of that film was the way in which a false identity could be obtained by finding the birth certificate of someone who had died in infancy. In a similar fashion, Collins and his colleagues search the scientific literature for a properly refereed old paper in a prestigious journal (such as Dayton Miller's measurement of the ether drift) that contradicts current theory. They then archly ask why these "awkward" disconfirmatory data were swept under the carpet.
Transparent organic materials made from copolymerization of styrene with urethane-methacrylate macromer. I. Monomacromer system (2001)

Urethane macromers were prepared by reacting tolylene diisocyanate with various glycols, followed by end capping with 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate in the presence of dibutyltin dilaurate as the catalyst. Various proportions of styrene to the urethane-methacrylate macromer were adopted to cure at 70°C for 7–8 h. The effect of the composition on the properties was systematically studied. These transparent materials exhibited excellent mechanical and optical properties and heat deflection temperature. All of the copolymer sheets had a transmittance similar to the poly(methyl methacrylate) sheet and had a rather high refractive index. The mechanical and thermal properties varied with the ratio of styrene to macromer and with the kind of glycol used in the synthesis of the macromer. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 80: 348–357, 2001
Adoption of Wireless Sensors in Supply Chains: A Process View Analysis of a Pharmaceutical Cold Chain (2013)

Real-time and continuous monitoring of high value goods can considerably improve the reliability and effectiveness of supply chains. Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) offer technical capabilities for continuous sense and respond capabilities. WSN offer complementary advantages over the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in supply chains. Still, WSN have not been massively adopted. While some success stories on the use of RFID in supply chains have appeared, little research is available that studies the slow adoption of WSN. This paper presents results of a qualitative case study of the ongoing adoption of WSN in a Pharmaceutical Cold Chain to prevent loss of high value shipments. Based on interviews with various actors in the supply chain, benefits and barriers that impact the adoption process are identified. Using a process view and inter-organizational adoption model, the complex relationships between adoption factors are analyzed. The results show that WSN can effectively improve process quality and reduce waste in the cold chain. However, careful attention needs to be paid to managing the various interconnected factors that may support or hinder adoption. The study demonstrates that a process view contributes to understanding the adoption process. Moreover, an inter-organizational view to the adoption process is needed to successfully introduce WSN in the Pharmaceutical Cold Chain.
First-principles theory of frozen-ion flexoelectricity (2011)

We demonstrate that the frozen-ion contribution to the flexoelectric coefficient is given solely in terms of the sum of third moments of the charge-density distortions induced by atomic displacements, even for ferroelectric or piezoelectric materials. We introduce several practical supercell-based methods for calculating these coefficients from first principles, and demonstrate them by computing the coefficients for C, Si, MgO, NaCl, SrTiO${}_{3}$, BaTiO${}_{3}$, and PbTiO${}_{3}$. Three important subtleties associated with pseudopotentials, the treatment of surfaces, and the calculation of transverse components are also discussed.
Cardiomyogenic Potential of Human Adult Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells <i>in Vitro</i> (2008)

These results indicate that adult human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells treated with 5-aza can differentiate towards a cardiomyogenic lineage IN VITRO.
An adaptive algorithm for incremental mining of association rules (2002)

The association rules represent an important class of knowledge that can be discovered from data warehouses. Current research efforts are focused on inventing efficient ways of discovering these rules from large databases. As databases grow, the discovered rules need to be verified and new rules need to be added to the knowledge base. Since mining afresh every time the database grows is inefficient, algorithms for incremental mining are being investigated. Their primary aim is to avoid or minimize scans of the older database by using the intermediate data constructed during the earlier mining. We present one such algorithm. We make use of large and candidate itemsets and their counts in the older database, and scan the increment to find which rules continue to prevail and which ones fail in the merged database. We are also able to find new rules for the incremental and updated database. The algorithm is adaptive in nature, as it infers the nature of the increment and avoids altogether if possible, multiple scans of the incremental database. Another salient feature is that it does not need multiple scans of the older database. We also indicate some results on its performance against synthetic data.
Ethnobotanical study of plants poisonous to cattle in eastern Colombia. (2012)

A survey of the plants considered to be poisonous to cattle was conducted in eastern Colombia by veterinarians and biologists. This area is characterized by high flora diversity and a large cattle population (approximately 5 million bovines, or 19 percent of the total population in Colombia). Livestock producers on 148 farms were queried about plants empirically known to be poisonous and the effects associated with these plants. Nineteen plants were recognized as toxic by more than two respondents, with Enterolobium cyclocarpum the most frequently pointed out by the producers. The plant families and number of species identified as poisonous were Apocynaceae (six),