gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Digital Photos as Conversational Anchors (2005)

During shared viewing printed photos frequently serve as anchors for conversations. Conversational interactions are less common when images are not printed. People do not commonly gather around a monitor to look at digital images, although the passing around of cell phones and digital cameras displaying images is increasingly common. The congeniality of paper has many advantages for synchronous sharing. Although both printed and digital images can be shared asynchronously, the effort required frequently precludes such sharing. JussPress (www.jusspress.com) is a system designed to minimize the effort involved in sharing digital photos. It enables instant publishing and organization. Automatic temporal organization of the photos is shown to have many advantages. Additionally, by making comments easy to make, read, and check, web-based photos also became anchors for conversations. We discuss the coherence of these conversations, instances of them spanning multiple photos, their organizational impact, and why conversations were infrequent for some users.
Catroid: A Mobile Visual Programming System for Children (2012)

Catroid is a free and open source visual programming language, programming environment, image manipulation program, and website. Catroid allows casual and first-time users starting from age eight to develop their own animations and games solely using their Android phones or tablets. Catroid also allows to wirelessly control external hardware such as Lego Mindstorms robots via Bluetooth, Bluetooth Arduino boards, as well as Parrot's popular and inexpensive AR.Drone quadcopters via WiFi.
Comparison Of Irms Delhi Methodology With Who Methodology On Immunization Coverage (1996)

Research question: What are the merits of IRMS Model over WHO Model for Coverage Evaluation Survey? Which method is superior and appropriate for coverage evolution survey of immunization in our setting? Objective: To compare IRMS Delhi methodology with WHO methodology on Immunization Coverage. Study Design: Cross-Sectional Setting: Urban and Rural both. Participants: Mothers& Children Sample Size: 300 children between 1-2 years and 300 mothers in rural areas and 75 children and 75 mothers in urban areas. Study Variables: Rural, Urban, Cast-Group, Size of the stratum, Literacy, Sex and Cost effectiveness. Outcome Variables: Coverage level of immunization. Analysis: Routine Statistical Analysis. Results: IRMS developed methodology scores better rating over WHO methodology, especially when coverage evolution is attempted in medium size villages with existence of socio-economic seggregation-which remains the main characteristic of the Indian villages.
Spatial Profiles of Emission from an Inductively Coupled Plasma Source Using a Self-Scanning Photodiode Array (1977)

Detailed spatial profiles of analyte emission in an inductively coupled plasma source have been measured using a self-scanning linear silicon photodiode array mounted vertically in the exit focal plane of a monochromator. These profiles were measured for both neutral atom and ion lines of several elements as a function of plasma power, central axial (nebulizer) flow rate, and coolant flow rate. The plasma has complex but characteristic emission spatial patterns; patterns that are highly dependent, at the submillimeter level, on both flow and power parameters of the plasma. These data also indicate that the spatial position of peak neutral atom line emission may depend on analyte excitation and/or ionization characteristics while the spatial position of peak ion line emission appears to be species independent for those elements studied.
Technology: Potential Applications of Monoclonal Antibodies in Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy (1985)

(1985). Technology: Potential Applications of Monoclonal Antibodies in Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy. Cancer Investigation: Vol. 3, No. 6, pp. 565-584.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis is not caused by an altered immune response to<i>Malassezia</i>yeast (1998)

The immune response of patients with seborrhoeic dermatitis and healthy age- and sex-matched controls was examined to test the hypothesis that an inadequate or inappropriate immune response to Malassezia yeast leads to seborrhoeic dermatitis. Antibody responses were examined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) and Western blots and lymphocyte responses using lymphocyte proliferation assays. The level of IgG and IgM specific for whole yeast cells or extracted proteins of two isolates of M. furfur was tested in ELISA. A wide range of antibody levels was found but the patient and control groups were indistinguishable (n = 19), and the groups could not be distinguished by the pattern of Malassezia proteins recognized by their sera in Western blots. The average affinity of the subjects' antibodies specific for Malassezia cells or proteins was measured using ammonium thiocyanate dissociation. Most of the sera had moderate affinities corresponding to 50% dissociation at thiocyanate concentrations of 0.5-1.0 mol/L. There was no difference between patients and matched controls. The proliferation of the patients' lymphocytes in response to a number of M. furfur cell preparations was measured: whole cells, cytoplasmic proteins, cell walls, soluble molecules extracted from the cell walls using sonication, and a commercial preparation. There was a wide range of responses between individuals, but there was no difference between the three groups: patients with seborrhoeic dermatitis (n = 16), healthy controls (n = 16) and a group suffering from other inflammatory skin conditions (n = 15). The results do not support the hypothesis that an inadequate immune response to Malassezia yeast could lead to seborrhoeic dermatitis. Other possible pathological mechanisms include toxin production or lipase activity.
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs and Colorectal Cancer Incidence in a Large United States Cohort (2006)

3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors, commonly known as statins, account for most cholesterol-lowering drug use in the United States. A recent large case-control study reported that use of statins for more than 5 years was associated with a 47% reduction in risk of colorectal cancer. No other large studies have examined this association. We examined the association between use of cholesterol-lowering drugs and colorectal cancer incidence among 132,136 men and women in the Cancer Prevention Study II Nutrition Cohort. We identified 815 incident cases of colorectal cancer among study participants during follow-up from the date of completion of a study questionnaire in 1997 through August 31, 2001. Current use of cholesterol-lowering drugs was not associated with colorectal cancer incidence (multivariable adjusted rate ratio [RR] = 1.03, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.85 to 1.26). Current use of cholesterol-lowering drugs for 5 years or more was also not associated with colorectal cancer incidence (multivariable adjusted RR = 1.09, 95% CI = 0.83 to 1.43). Our results do not support the hypothesis that statin use strongly reduces risk of colorectal cancer. However, we cannot rule out a small reduction in risk or an effect associated with only specific types or doses of statins.
An Analyte Derivatization Approach for Improved Electrochemical Detection of Amoxicillin (2009)

Abstract This paper introduces an interesting analyte derivatization approach for improved electrochemical detection of amoxicillin (one of the most frequently used β‐lactam antibiotics). It is based on the well‐known chemical conversion of catechols to o ‐quinones by MnO 2 that can be subsequently easily determined by electrochemical reduction at inexpensive screen‐printed carbon electrodes. The MnO 2 reactor is essential to the proposed amperometric sensor not only to increase the electroactivity but also to achieve the detection selectivity. Under the optimized conditions of applied potential=0.0 V vs. Ag/AgCl and flow rate=500 μL/min, the measurement range was over 3 orders of magnitude with a detection limit ( S / N =3) of 17 nM.
[Cellular phenomena of autoallergy in pneumonia patients]. (1976)

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Simulating radiation and kinetic processes in relativistic plasmas (2008)

\n Context. Modelling the emission properties of compact high energy sources such as X-ray binaries, AGN or γ-ray bursts represents a complex problem. Contributions of numerous processes participate non linearly to produce the observed spectra: particle-particle, particle-photon and particle-wave interactions. Numerical simulations have been widely used to address the key properties of the high energy plasmas present in these sources.\n Aims. We present a code designed to investigate these questions. It includes most of the relevant processes required to simulate the emission of high energy sources.\n Methods. This code solves the time-dependent kinetic equations for homogeneous, isotropic distributions of photons, electrons, and positrons. We do not assume that the distribution has any particular shape. We consider the effects of synchrotron self-absorbed radiation, Compton scattering, pair production/annihilation, e-e and e-p Coulomb collisions, e-p bremsstrahlung radiation and some prescriptions for additional particle heating and acceleration.\n Results. We illustrate the code's computational capabilities by presenting comparisons with earlier works and some examples. Previous results are reproduced qualitatively but some differences are often found in the details of the particle distribution. As a first application of the code, we investigate acceleration by second order Fermi-like processes and find that the energy threshold for acceleration has a crucial influence on the particle distribution and the emitted spectrum.\n
Educação moral: a busca da excelência a partir de virtudes aristotélicas e a formação do educador (2012)

O artigo Educacao moral: a busca da excelencia a partir de virtudes aristotelicas e a formacao do coloca em relevo a necessidade do cultivo de virtudes para a construcao da excelencia moral do homem. Discutimos a importância da compreensao do termo filosofico. Os resultados esperados consistem na possibilidade do educador de conseguir compreender, dentre os valores classicos, em especifico, o da justica e o da amizade, como sendo a base para a discussao da educacao moral. Se a educacao moral exerce algum papel na formacao da personalidade humana, entao, e preciso examinar quais virtudes sao efetivamente necessarias para o desenvolvimento do carater  do homem. A educacao moral, tal como temos concebido, possibilita a construcao da autonomia do educando para que ele se torne um cidadao emancipado, independente, critico e, antes, autocritico. Com efeito, o problema desta investigacao consiste na pergunta: quais sao os desafios para a formacao do educador no processo de conquista da excelencia a partir de virtudes aristotelicas em se tratando de educacao moral? Nesse sentido, o objetivo principal deste trabalho e compreender a excelencia humana a partir do desenvolvimento de virtudes aristotelicas, especialmente a justica e aamizade, com vistas aos desafios que se colocam aos educadores. Do ponto de vista do metodo, o trabalho e realizado a partir de revisao bibliografica e procura problematizar, conceituar e argumentar caracteristicas tipicas do metodo de forma mais rigorosa, virtudes fundamentais para a formacao do carater do homem.
Impact of neoadjuvant chemotherapy on the immune microenvironment in advanced epithelial ovarian cancer: Prognostic and therapeutic implications (2017)

Over the last decade, increasing evidence highlights the role of the host immune system in the control of tumor growth and the prognostic implications of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) in ovarian cancer. Most data support a better prognosis with accumulation of CD3+ and CD8 + TILs and a poor outcome associated with increased regulatory T cells. However, only a small number of studies have focused on the effect of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) on the tumor immune microenvironment. This review will provide an update on the prognostic value of TIL subpopulations at diagnosis and a comprehensive overview of the recent studies evaluating the impact of neoadjuvant chemotherapy on TILs and their relationship to clinical outcome in advanced ovarian cancer. This information could help in future investigations of immunotherapy as maintenance following primary treatment.
An investigation into the efficiency enhancement of strained and strain-balanced quantum well solar cells (2000)

The optical absorption of a p-i-n solar cell may be increased by incorporating quantum well layers in the intrinsic region, resulting in a larger short-circuit-current. Further, the additional quantum well absorption may be achieved without incurring a comparable loss in open-circuit-voltage; offering potential for enhanced solar power conversion efficiencies. The work reported in this thesis is concerned with the application of quantum well techniques to the GaAs cell, currently the highest efficiency single band-gap cell. In the absence of lattice matched lower band-gap materials, strained InGaAs was used as the quantum well material. An optical study of the carrier dynamics at the solar cell operating point indicates suppressed quasi-Fermi levels in the QW with respect to the bulk material, with advantageous implications for the open-circuit-voltage. However the strained quantum wells introduce misfit dislocations into the structure that dominate the recombination of the cell. The associated loss in open-circuit-voltage is shown to be too large to allow strained GaAs/InGaAs cells to realistically match GaAs in terms of power conversion efficiency. A strain-balance technique is presented, surmounting the limitations imposed by strain and is applied to a 5% InGaAs virtual substrate GaAs/InGaAs structure and a GaAs substrate GaAsP/InGaAs structure. An equivalent power conversion efficiency to GaAs is demonstrated for the GaAsP/InGaAs cell. The scope for further improvement of the GaAsP/InGaAs cell is discussed, with particular reference to light trapping. (author)
Influence of Glucose and Dissolved Oxygen Concentrations on Yields of Escherichia coli B in Dialysis Culture (1977)

Yields of Escherichia coli B grown on glucose were determined in dialysis and non-dialysis culture. The molar growth yields were compared under conditions of excess glucose and oxygen as well as glucose- and oxygen-limiting conditions. The molar growth yields on glucose (Y G) were determined for different periods during growth in non-dialysis cultures. A rapid decrease of Y G was observed and growth ceased even in the presence of high concentrations of glucose and dissolved oxygen in the culture liquid. The decrease in Y G was delayed in dialysis cultures where a high Y G could be maintained at very high cell concentrations. The inhibition of growth depended on the accumulation of end-products of fermentative degradation of glucose. These products interfered with the oxidative phosphorylation. A large proportion of the glucose was fermented even in the presence of high concentrations of dissolved oxygen in the culture liquid. A decrease in the growth yield per g glucose was also observed.
Effects of carbohydrates on the biosynthesis of phospholipids and fatty acid composition in Aspergillus, Rhizopus and Candida cells (1994)

The synthesis of phospholipids and the composition of fatty acids were analyzed in the fungal cells of Aspergillus phoenicis, Rhizopus acidus and Candida albicans treated with carbon sources (glucose, sucrose, raffinose) during the culture. Growth ratios were predominantly in Aspergillus and Candida treated with sucrose and those in Rhizopus treated with glucose. The synthesis of total lipids were accelerated in Aspergillus and Rhizopus with glucose and the contents of total lipid was increased in Candida with raffinose. The glucose treatment increased Phosphatidylinositol(PI) content by 73.7% for Aspergillus and Phosphatidylcholine(PC) content by 292% for Rhizopus. In sucrose treatment the synthesis of PI was accelerated 112% for Aspergillus and that of PC was increased 77.7% for Rhizopus and 71.8% for Candida. In raffinose treatment, the content of PC was increased 79.5% for Aspergillus, the biosynthesis of Phosphatidylethanolamine(PE) was inhanced 50.9% for Rhizopus and 49.1% for Candida. In Aspergillus and Candida, oleic acid and linoleic acid were major fatty acids for biosynthesis of PC and PE when the three carbon sources were treated. The major fatty acids for biosynthesis of phospholipid was palmitic acid and linoleic acid in Aspergillus, palmitic acid in Rhizopus and oleic acid in Candida. Palmitic acid was one of major fatty acids utilized for the biosynthesis of phospholipid(PC, PE, PI) in the fungal cells treated with carbohydrates.
Experience with injectable contraceptives. (1969)

Planned Parenthood of Detroit has done 2 studies for 2 years on periodic injections of steroid contraceptives. 71 patients (16-40 years) received monthly injections (9.1 cycles the mean) of 150 mgm of dihydroprogesterone acetophenide with 10 mgm estradiol enanthate. The second test involved 100 women (18-44 years) taking 150 mgm of medroxyprogesterone acetate at 90-day intervals. In the combination study 37 women quit due to prolonged excessive bleeding. Dysmenorrhea was reported in 5 cases. In the progestagen study withdrawal bleeding was the main side effect in 18%. 17% left the study because of irregular bleeding while 4 of 31 experiencing amenorrhea quit. If bleeding complications can be reduced long term injection methods can be ideal.
Fast Line, Arc/Circle and Leg Detection from Laser Scan Data in a Player Driver (2006)

A feature detection system has been developed for real-time identification of lines, circles and people legs from laser range data. A new method suitable for arc/circle detection is proposed: the Inscribed Angle Variance (IAV). Lines are detected using a recursive line fitting method. The people leg detection is based on geometrical relations. The system was implemented as a plugin driver in Player, a mobile robot server. Real results are presented to verify the effectiveness of the proposed algorithms in indoor environment with moving objects.
Einführung (1961)

Mit dieser Schrift wird der Versuch unternommen, einen systematisch gegliederten und zugleich einigermaßen vollständigen Grundriß der Außenwirtschaftspolitik zu liefern und durch Hinweise auf die empirische Bedeutung außenwirtschaftspolitischer Systeme und Maßnahmen zu ergänzen. Die Wirkungen außenwirtschaftspolitischer Maßnahmen werden jeweils nur angedeutet; eine ausführliche theoretische Ableitung dieser Wirkungen konnte schon aus Raumgründen nicht gegeben werden1). Sie hätte im übrigen auch die Systematik der „Außenwirtschaftspolitik“ zerstört.
Modeling a Hybrid Rankine-Cycle/SOFC UUV Propulsion System Powered by Aluminum-Water Combustion (2012)

This work investigates the use of solid oxide fuel cells to consume waste hydrogen and improve the overall performance of a novel underwater power system based on the exothermic reaction of aluminum with seawater. The system is modeled using a NASAdeveloped framework called Numerical Propulsion System Simulation by assembling thermodynamic models developed for each component. Results show that incorporating the solid oxide fuel cell is not beneficial in cases where venting hydrogen overboard is permissible. However, when venting hydrogen is not permissible – which is the situation for most missions – the combined combustor/fuel cell system provides a 5 to 7 fold increase in range/endurance compared to equivalent battery powered systems. Methodologies for predicting how system volume and mass scale with power are developed so as to enable prediction of power and energy density. The energy density of the system is most sensitive to the efficiencies of the turbine and H 2 compressor.
The recognition event between virus and host cell receptor: a target for antiviral agents (1990)

Microbiology Society journals contain high-quality research papers and topical review articles. We are a not-for-profit publisher and we support and invest in the microbiology community, to the benefit of everyone. This supports our principal goal to develop, expand and strengthen the networks available to our members so that they can generate new knowledge about microbes and ensure that it is shared with other communities.
Continuous measurement of intestinal mucosal blood flow by laser-Doppler velocimetry (1982)

To measure blood flow in the intestinal mucosa we built a laser-Doppler flowmeter that consists of a helium-neon laser, an electronic circuit, and a pair of fiber-optic light guides that conduct laser light to the tissue and carry the backscattered light to a photodetector. Because light scattered by moving red blood cells experiences a shift in its frequency, we measured blood flow by detecting the mean Doppler frequency. In isolated loops of canine small bowel, we raised perfusion pressure and found the increases in laser mucosal blood flow were significantly correlated with total blood flow measured by an electromagnetic probe. During infusions of isoproterenol (a selective vasodilator of the mucosa), laser mucosal blood flow increased before total flow increased. Similarly, adenosine (a selective dilator of the muscularis) increased total flow, whereas local mucosal blood flow fell or was unchanged. In addition, reactive hyperemia was sometimes observed in the mucosa but not in the muscularis. These observations indicate that the laser-Doppler technique measures blood flow in the surface tissue and does not reflect blood flow throughout the other tissues of the bowel wall. Instrumental problems identified in this study were 1) the difficulty of calibrating the laser mucosal blood flowmeter in absolute units, 2) the uncertainty of the volume of tissue in which local mucosal blood flow is measured, and 3) the problem of maintaining contact between the optical probe and the tissue. Nevertheless, the method holds great promise because it can detect small ischemic areas, because it could be used in combination with endoscopy, and because it yields a continuous measurement of blood flow in either the muscularis or mucosa.