gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Design of Microstrip Diplexer with Wide Band-stop (2007)

This paper introduces a three-port microstrip diplexer. The diplexer is made up of two band-pass filters based on symmetric microstrip electromagnetic band gap (EBG) structure and two 1/4λ micro-strips (λ is the guiding wavelength at the resonant frequency of every filter.) The result of simulation shows that the micro-strip diplexer has excellent performances of lower insertion loss and higher suppression band-stop. Also, the second harmonic falls into the stopband and can be suppressed directly.
AUSTRALIA, SOUTH (2014)

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Cross-Layer Frame Discarding for Cellular Video Coding (2007)

In the case of delivering real-time video over the 3G cellular networks, burst frame losses may be inevitable and unpredictable, which may cause severe quality degradation. Based on cross-layer frame discarding (CLFD), this paper proposes an enhanced error-resilient video coding scheme for cellular video communication. By using unequal retransmission at the radio link (RL) layer, a base station can provide reliable transmission for the relatively important frames in one video sequence. Relying on the unequal protection at the RL layer, the encoder at the application (APP) layer can actively discard a certain number of frames according to the received acknowledgement messages. Thus, unpredictable burst frame losses during transmission can be transformed into selective frame discarding at the encoder. Experiments results show that the proposed scheme can enhance the error resilience of the cellular video communication significantly.
Androgen binding cytosol receptors in the rat thymus: physicochemical properties, specificity and localisation. (1981)

Normal rat-thymus cytosol was shown to contain a 5 alpha-dihydrotestosterone-binding species characterised by low capacity and high affinity (Kd-6 X 10(-10) M). The principal binding moiety had a sedimentation coefficient of 8 S at low ionic strength. Competitive binding studies with 61 compounds showed that the specificity was highly androgenic while comparison with similar data from the prostate indicated that the thymic androgen receptor had a different specificity pattern. The thymus was not found to be capable of 5 alpha-reduction; unlike the prostate, it rapidly metabolised testosterone to androstenedione. Androgen receptor levels were significantly higher in intact females than males and the binding species was positively identified only in medullary tissue--thymocytes were devoid of the receptor. This data supports the idea that the thymus is an androgen-responsive tissue and that at least part of the immunoregulatory effects of androgens are mediated through the thymus.
Fiber-reinforced ceramic matrix composites: state of the art, challenge and perspective (2005)

(ARTYKUŁ ZAMAWIANY) Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) are non-brittle structural ceramics for application at high temperatures. They consist of ceramic fibers embedded in a ceramic matrix, the fiber/matrix bonding being controlled through weak enough interphase. CMCs are processed following gas, liquid or powder routes. Their main properties are presented and discussed, including mechanical behavior, thermal conductivity, dimensional stability, friction and the effects of an oxidizing atmosphere or nuclear radiations. Finally, the applications of CMCs are briefly presented in rocket motors, spacecraft thermal protection, aerojet engines and cogeneration gas turbines, braking systems and high temperature nuclear reactors.
The influence of variety and harvest time on the bitterness and phenolic compounds of olive oil (2003)

Abstract The influence of harvest time on the intensity of bitterness and the level of phenol compounds in olive oil from the region of western Istria, obtained from 2 local (Bianchera and Busa) and one introduced, Italian variety (Leccino) was studied. Olive fruits were harvested at 3 different harvesting periods, during 4 successive crops seasons. Immediately after harvesting, the fruits were processed under the same conditions in a pilot plant. Basic quality parameters, the content of total polyphenols, o‐diphenols and the intensity of bitterness were determined in oil samples. Samples of oil obtained from the Bianchera and Busa varieties were additionally tested for stability at elevated temperature (98 °C) and under the influence of UV‐light. The results elaborated statistically showed the level of phenol compounds and the intensity of bitterness to be significantly influenced by both the harvest time and olive variety, with the influence of harvest time being more pronounced. The applied tests for accelerated deterioration of oil indicated a more rapid increase in the peroxide value in oil samples of both varieties exposed to UV‐light than in those exposed to elevated temperature. Both tests showed better stability of the oil obtained from the Bianchera variety.
Data Identifiability for Data-Dependent Superimposed Training (2007)

In channel estimation based on Data-Dependent Superimposed Training (DDST) certain frequency components are removed from the data symbols, prior to transmission. Since this means information is removed at the transmitter, the receiver may not find it possible to correctly recover the data. In this paper conditions for data identifiability are given when using a QAM constellation, and an analytical expression for the likelihood of correct detection is given for the noise-free case. A new detection method is then proposed, that can allow the use of larger constellations, and its performance is compared to the existing method.
Les accidents causant la mort de plusieurs personnes aux États-Unis depuis 1940 (1972)

H. J. Les accidents causant la mort de plusieurs personnes aux Etats-Unis depuis 1940. In: Population, 27ᵉ année, n°3, 1972. pp. 525-526.
[Ischemic colitis in the young person]. (1995)

The authors report 10 clinical, endoscopical and evolutive cases of ischemic colitis in young adults, selected from histological criterions, characteristic of the affection. The symptoms are relatively similar in all the observations with constant haemorrhage. The lesions predominate in the left colon. The etiological investigation is frequently positive. The lesions consecutive to sports and contraceptive pill are emphasized. It is important to notice, in most cases, a favourable evolution with total recuperation, histologically confirmed in 4 out of 5 patients after biopsy control.
Medulloblastoma in childhood. Survival and functional results. (1979)

The authors report on a series of 57 medulloblastomas in children operated upon -etween 1964 and 1976. Among these children, 44 completed the treatment with radiotherapy to the whole central nervous system. The postoperative mortality rate in 10.5%. Postoperative deaths occurred mainly in infants or when a tumour involved the brain stem. The five-year survival rate is 54% in the whole series. It rose to 71% in the patients who completed the treatment with radiotherapy. The study shows that the life of survivals is frequently impaired by mental or behavioural disturbances. IQ varies from 70 to 90 in 58% of the children; it is below 70 in 31%. Behavioural disturbances are found in 93% of cases. 82% have defective spatial orientation, dysphasia, or dysgraphia. In order to evaluate the responsibility of X-ray therapy for the development of these sequelae, the results have been compared to those of a series of cerebellar astrocytomas surgically removed, but not irradiated. The comparison shows that radiotherapy is at least partially responsible for the mental and behavioural disturbances. No relation was found between these disturbances and a persistent ventricular dilatation or an endocrine dysfunction. However the endocrine assessment showed growth hromone deficiency in 65% of the children, short stature in 55%, and compensated hypothyroidism in 58%.
JCE Digital Library Grand Opening (2004)

The Journal of Chemical Education introduces the JCE Digital Library and its four collections:•JCE SymMath: Symbolic Mathematics In Chemistry•JCE WebWare: Web-based Learning Aids•JCE QBank: Resources for Student Assessment•JCE DigiDemos: Tested Demonstrations
Generation of synthetic training data for object detection in piles (2019)

Current state-of-the-art object detectors are based on supervised deep learning approaches. These methods require a large amount of annotated training data, which hinders a wider use of these methods in industry. We propose a method for generating synthetic training data for the task of detecting which objects in a pile can be picked up by a robot arm. The method requires few input images, which are used to create annotated images of piles. After training a state-of-theart detector on the synthetic data, we test it on real images. The results show that the model trained in such a way is not a rival to the best object detectors trained on large datasets of real images, but it is good for the specific task of detecting pickable objects in the piles. The main advantage of the proposed training approach is that the existing models can be easily re-trained to work with piles of different objects by personnel who do not specialize in machine learning.
An effective API extraction scheme for dynamic binary similarity comparison (2013)

Software piracy causes serious problems in many software-related industries. Dynamic binary similarity comparison methods can be used to detect software piracy. However, such methods generate large logs that require long periods of time to perform similarity comparisons. In this paper, we propose an extraction method that facilitates effective binary similarity comparisons. Using the cosine similarity and k-gram similarity, the proposed scheme is shown to be effective for binary similarity comparisons.
Assessing efficacy of day 3 embryo time-lapse algorithms retrospectively: impacts of dataset type and confounding factors (2018)

This study investigated the efficacy of four published day 3 embryo time-lapse algorithms based on different types of datasets (known implantation data [KID] and single embryo transfer [SET]), and the confounding effect of female age and conventional embryo morphology. Four algorithms were retrospectively applied to three types of datasets generated at Fertility North between February 2013 and December 2014: (a) KID dataset (<i>n</i> = 270), (b) a subset of SET (<i>n</i> = 144, end-point = implantation), and (c) SET (<i>n</i> = 144, end-point = live birth), respectively. All four algorithms showed progressively reduced predictive power (expressed as area under the receiver operating characteristics curve and 95% confidence interval [CI]) after application to the three datasets (a-c): Liu (0.762 [0.701-0.824] vs. 0.724 [0.641-0.807] vs. 0.707 [0.620-0.793]), KIDScore (0.614 [0.539-0.688] vs. 0.548 [0.451-0.645] vs. 0.536 [0.434-0.637]), Meseguer (0.585 [0.508-0.663] vs. 0.56 [0.462-0.658] vs. 0.549 [0.445-0.652]), and Basile (0.582 [0.505-0.659] vs. 0.519 [0.421-0.618] vs. 0.509 [0.406-0.612]). Furthermore, using KID dataset, the association (expressed as odds ratio and 95% CI) between time-lapse algorithms and implantation outcomes lost statistical significance after adjusting for conventional embryo morphology and female age in 3 of the 4 algorithms (KIDScore 1.832 [1.118-3.004] vs. 1.063 [0.659-1.715], Meseguer 1.150 [1.021-1.295] vs. 1.122 [0.981-1.284] and Basile 1.122 [1.008-1.249] vs. 1.038 [0.919-1.172]). In conclusion, SET is a preferred dataset to KID when developing or validating time-lapse algorithms, and day 3 conventional embryo morphology and female age should be considered as confounding factors.
Development of hypersensitive response by Xanthomonas campestris pv. Sesami on Lycopersicon esculentum L., and Solanum tuberosum L., leaves (2007)

Xanthomonas campestris pv. sesami (Xcs), causes bacterial blight disease which can significantly reduce the production of sesame. Previously collected isolate of Xcs differed in their ability to induce the hypersensitive response (HR) on tomato and potato. Tomato was most sensitive to HR induction by Xcs. Isolate Xcs caused an HR on tested plants. The minimal concentration of Xcs needed to induce HR was approximately 1x10 9 CFU (Colony Forming Unit) mL -1 . It was found that different temperatures and light treatments did not affect HR development, except that the HR did not develop in plants maintained continuously at 0°C. When plants were placed under natural light the tissues showed strong chlorosis within 2 days after infiltration. High relative humidity affected the development of HR, in the absence or relative low humidity HR did not develop.
Improved tool for testing screen-film contact in mammography. (1990)

Good screen-film contact is essential to obtain high definition in radiographic images. We compared the conventional test tool for measuring screen-film contact, which uses #8 mesh (eight wires per inch [about three wires per centimeter]), with a prototype tool of #40 copper mesh. The conventional tool did not adequately test screen-film contact for mammography, in which significantly higher resolution is obtained. We believe #40 copper mesh should be used to test screen-film contact of mammographic cassettes. We also found that entrapped air may reduce screen-film contact and, therefore, recommend that cassettes be loaded at least 15 minutes before they are exposed.
Review on Methods to Fix Number of Hidden Neurons in Neural Networks (2013)

This paper reviews methods to fix a number of hidden neurons in neural networks for the past 20 years. And it also proposes a new method to fix the hidden neurons in Elman networks for wind speed prediction in renewable energy systems. The random selection of a number of hidden neurons might cause either overfitting or underfitting problems. This paper proposes the solution of these problems. To fix hidden neurons, 101 various criteria are tested based on the statistical errors. The results show that proposed model improves the accuracy and minimal error. The perfect design of the neural network based on the selection criteria is substantiated using convergence theorem. To verify the effectiveness of the model, simulations were conducted on real-time wind data. The experimental results show that with minimum errors the proposed approach can be used for wind speed prediction. The survey has been made for the fixation of hidden neurons in neural networks. The proposed model is simple, with minimal error, and efficient for fixation of hidden neurons in Elman networks.
Job diagnostic surveys of paediatric nursing: an evaluative tool (1997)

Two distinct trends can be identified in the context within which nursing care is planned and delivered. One is the continuous pressure to find ways of increasing efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The second is the widespread expectation that public services in general, and health services in particular, should be monitored and evaluated. In these circumstances, nurses and their managers need a range of evaluative tools so that changes in the organization of nursing care can be evaluated. Hackman and Oldham's 'Job Diagnostic Survey' (JDS) approach was tested in a Paediatric Unit in which aspects of primary nursing were being introduced. The paper outlines the JDS approach in the Unit in question and offers an assessment of the value of the JDS as an evaluative tool.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of<i>Saccharomyces boulardii</i>in adult patients (2010)

This article reviews the evidence for efficacy and safety of Saccharomyces boulardii (S. boulardii) for various disease indications in adults based on the peer-reviewed, randomized clinical trials and pre-clinical studies from the published medical literature (Medline, Clinical Trial websites and meeting abstracts) between 1976 and 2009. For meta-analysis, only randomized, blinded controlled trials unrestricted by language were included. Pre-clinical studies, volunteer studies and uncontrolled studies were excluded from the review of efficacy and meta-analysis, but included in the systematic review. Of 31 randomized, placebo-controlled treatment arms in 27 trials (encompassing 5029 study patients), S. boulardii was found to be significantly efficacious and safe in 84% of those treatment arms. A meta-analysis found a significant therapeutic efficacy for S. boulardii in the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) (RR = 0.47, 95% CI: 0.35-0.63, P < 0.001). In adults, S. boulardii can be strongly recommended for the prevention of AAD and the traveler's diarrhea. Randomized trials also support the use of this yeast probiotic for prevention of enteral nutrition-related diarrhea and reduction of Helicobacter pylori treatment-related symptoms. S. boulardii shows promise for the prevention of C. difficile disease recurrences; treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, acute adult diarrhea, Crohn's disease, giardiasis, human immunodeficiency virus-related diarrhea; but more supporting evidence is recommended for these indications. The use of S. boulardii as a therapeutic probiotic is evidence-based for both efficacy and safety for several types of diarrhea.
Regional review [December 1996] (1996)

In October 1996, Scottish Unemployment fell by 7,691 to stand at 183,401. This represents a monthly fall of 4% and leaves 7.5% of the Scottish workforce without a job. The male count fell by 4,057 or by 2.8% whilst female jobless fell by 3,634 or 7.9%. Male unemployment currently stands at 141,193 or 10.4% of the male workforce and female jobless at 42,208 or 3.9% of the female workforce.
An Adaptive Load Balancing Algorithm in Object-Based Storage Systems (2006)

Load balancing is a key issue in large-scale object-based storage systems. Many data replication and migration algorithms have been proposed for load balancing in distributed systems. However, the two operations, data replication and migration, are studied separately. An adaptive load balancing algorithm is presented in this paper, which combines replication and migration in a uniform model. Furthermore, this algorithm uses a hybrid load metric which reflects short-term and long-term load status. To solve the online problem with a changing workload, the algorithm employs an adaptive mechanism to keep track of the characteristics of workloads. The simulation results show that the algorithm with object replication and migration can markedly reduce the overall response time
Optogalvanic stabilisation of a CO <sub>2</sub> laser with an electrodynamic tuning element (1982)

The design of an electrodynamic tuning element and its application in a CO2 laser is described. The element is built along the principle of an electrodynamic loudspeaker. It is preferable to the widely used PZT element, particularly at longer wavelength, since it can provide a much larger displacement range.
Monitoring the pH-Dependent Oximation of Methyl Ethyl Ketone and Benzaldehyde by <i>in situ</i> Fourier Transform IR Spectroscopy in a Heterogeneous Liquid–Liquid Two-Phase System (2009)

ABSTRACT In situ Fourier transform IR spectroscopy was a useful tool in monitoring the pH-dependent and two-step oximation of methyl ethyl ketone and benzaldehyde in a liquid–liquid two-phase system, one phase of which was water. Carrying out the oximations at pH 8, the oximation was complete within 45 min and the corresponding carbonyl compound–hydroxylamine adduct (2) could be detected as an intermediate, but at pH 10, the corresponding oxime (3) was formed faster, practically without the appearance of the intermediate. At pH ∼ 2.5 using methyl ethyl ketone, the protonated form of the corresponding oxime (3'a) developed gradually without the transient appearance of the intermediate (2). pH dependence of the 3a → 3'a and 3'a → 3a interconversions were studied in separate experiments.
The microarchitecture of the axis as the predisposing factor for fracture of the base of the odontoid process. A histomorphometric analysis of twenty-two autopsy specimens. (1994)

The axis from twenty-two cadavera was removed at autopsy and was sectioned in the sagittal plane to a thickness of one millimeter with use of a surface-stained block-grinding technique. Combined two and three-dimensional analysis included an evaluation of the volume of the trabecular bone, the trabecular interconnection, and the cortical thickness as well as qualitative investigation of the structure of the cancellous bone. The body of the axis, the base of the odontoid process, and the odontoid process were analyzed separately. The base of the odontoid process is a region of least resistance for fractures because of its unique microarchitecture. The mean volume of trabecular bone of the base of the odontoid process is 55 per cent less than that of the axis and the odontoid process. The base also has a markedly poorer trabecular interconnection and a cortical thickness that is one-third that of the odontoid process. In all of the specimens, trabeculae that were disconnected from the trabecular lattice (trabeculae with free ends) were demonstrated in the base of the odontoid process. The formation of microcallus in six (27 per cent) of the specimens supports the hypothesis that microfractures occur as a result of stress peaks, mechanical fatigue, and the relative insufficiency of bone in the static condition. Therefore, the base of the odontoid process can be considered as a site of predilection for fractures.
Major amputations: clinical patterns and predictors. (1999)

The major amputation rate is approximately 200 to 500/million/yr and occurs in patients presenting with an acute onset of critical leg ischemia (CLI) rather than in patients who steadily progress through increasingly severe claudication to rest pain and ulcers. Diabetics, who form only 2% to 5% of the population, form 40% to 45% of all amputees. Although it is widely believed that a below-knee (BK) to above-knee (AK) amputation ratio of 2.5 is the minimum acceptable for units providing a lower limb amputation service, the ratio is in fact usually very much below the recommended figure. The data suggest that primary healing of BK amputations ranges from 30% to 92% and the reamputation rate from 4% to 30%. If a popliteal pulse is palpable, then there is only a 10% failure rate, and bleeding during the operation does not seem to predict healing. Of the 30% of BK amputees whose wounds do not heal primarily, about half will need a higher major amputation, but once a BK major amputation has healed, only 4% of such patients ever need a higher amputation. A total of 90% of AK major amputations heal, 70% primarily. Two to three times as many BK amputees achieve full mobility than AK amputees, and there has not been any dramatic change in 20 years. The fate of the amputee 2 years after a successful BK amputation will be that 15% will have been converted to an AK amputation, another 15% will have had a contralateral major amputation, and 30% will be dead.
Kolmogorov-Smirnov test for discrete distributions (1976)

The Kolmogorov-Smirnov goodness-of-fit test is exact only when the hypothesized distribution is continuous, "but recently Conover has extended the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test to obtain a test that is exact in the case of discrete distributions. Reasons for using this procedure instead of the regular Kolmogorov-Smirnov test when the hypothesized distribution is discrete are given. A computer subroutine is developed to allow easy use of the procedure. The subroutine is then used to demonstrate the conservatism of the regular Kolmogorov- Smirnov test in this case and to investigate some properties of the asymptotic distributions of the test statistics.