gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Relationships between the Maximum Temperature Reached in the Smoke Generation Processes from <i>Vitis vinifera </i>L. Shoot Sawdust and Composition of the Aqueous Smoke Flavoring Preparations Obtained (1996)

Several aqueous flavoring preparations were obtained from Vitis vinifera L. shoot sawdust; all parameters of the smoke generation were kept constant except the rate and length of heating, as well as the maximum temperature reached in the process. The acidity and the composition of the aqueous smoke flavoring preparations obtained were determined, the latter by means of gas chromatography/mass spectrometry and gas chromatography with flame ionization detection. Relationships were found only between the maximum temperatures reached in the pyrolytic processes and the compositions of the smoke flavoring preparations. An increase in the maximum temperature reached in the smoke generation produces an increase in the acidity and in the yield of the flavor components only if the temperature does not exceed certain values. The fitting of the data of the maximum temperature reached in the process and the yield of several compounds, or acidity data of the flavoring preparations, to polynomial regressions gives equations useful for predicting the acidity and the yield optimum of each component. Keywords: Vitis vinifera L. shoot sawdust; smoke generation; temperature; yield; composition; smoke flavorings; relationships; organoleptic properties
Diaboli in mûsîqî: Ambivalence des pratiques curatives et dévotionnelles musulmaness et l’environnement [portfolio (2017)

Du croisement des donnees de terrain (enquetes realisees au Baloutchistan) et des references aux sources litteraires classiques de l’islam (soufisme et theologie), se degage une problematique articulee en trois volets : l’evaluation et les reserves, exprimees par les acteurs eux-memes, quant aux pratiques de transe curative (le’b) et au role qu’y tient la musique ; l’evaluation, la valorisation ou les objections des soufis et des theologiens concernant les transports extatiques durant les rites desamâ’et dedhikr ; l’intrication des champs curatif et devotionnel ou l’usage de la musique presente des dangers, car d’un point de vue substantialiste, certains sons possederaient un pouvoir intrinseque.
Cell organization in soft media due to active mechanosensing (2003)

Adhering cells actively probe the mechanical properties of their environment and use the resulting information to position and orient themselves. We show that a large body of experimental observations can be consistently explained from one unifying principle, namely that cells strengthen contacts and cytoskeleton in the direction of large effective stiffness. Using linear elasticity theory to model the extracellular environment, we calculate optimal cell organization for several situations of interest and find excellent agreement with experiments for fibroblasts, both on elastic substrates and in collagen gels: cells orient in the direction of external tensile strain; they orient parallel and normal to free and clamped surfaces, respectively; and they interact elastically to form strings. Our method can be applied for rational design of tissue equivalents. Moreover, our results indicate that the concept of contact guidance has to be reevaluated. We also suggest that cell-matrix contacts are up-regulated by large effective stiffness in the environment because, in this way, build-up of force is more efficient.
Can maturity models support cyber security? (2016)

We are living in a cyber space with an unprecedented rapid expansion of the space and its elements. All interactive information is processed and exchanged via this space. Clearly a well-built cyber security is vital to ensure the security of the cyber space. However the definitions and scopes of both cyber space and cyber security are still not well-defined and this makes it difficult to establish sound security models and mechanisms for protecting this space. Out of existing models, maturity models offer a manageable approach for assessing the security level of a system or organization. The paper first provides a review of various definitions of cyber space and cyber security in order to ascertain a common understanding of the space and its security. The paper investigates existing security maturity models, focusing on their defining characteristics and identifying their strengths and weaknesses. Finally, the paper discusses and suggests measures for a sound and applicable cyber security model.
Chemical Composition and Bioactivity of Pomace from Selected Fruits (2016)

Fruit pomace, a byproduct of the fruit juice industry, is a rich source of nutrients and bioactive components. The study explored chemical composition and bioactive potential of pomace from selected fruits. Results revealed that fruit pomace was rich in dietary fiber (insoluble fiber: 24.15–31.83%; soluble fiber: 0.43–19.71%). Both orange and sweet lemon pomace were good sources of calcium (303 mg/100 g and 581 mg/100 g). Extract yield was high in blue grapes (45.88 mg/100 g). Free radical scavenging activity was highest in blue grape pomace in methanol and aqueous extracts (78.88% and 85.99% per 4-mg extract), respectively. Thus, these pomace could be natural sources of phenolic components.
The Synthesis of Fatty Acids by Rat Liver Slices in Tritiated Water (1963)

Long chain fatty acids from rat liver slices were isolated after incubation in a medium enriched with tritiated water. The saturated fatty acids were separated by lead salt precipitation and the incorporation of radioactivity into the individual acids determined. The major portion of radioactivity was found in palmitic and stearic acids. Sequential degradation of the saturated fatty acids was carried out and the intramolecular location of tritium determined. Contrary to expectation, more tritium was found in the odd-numbered carbon atoms than the even-numbered. It is suggested that an exchange reaction between reduced triphosphopyridine nucleotide and water occurs before or during fatty acid synthesis, and that the exchange is essentially complete. (auth)
Emulsion‐liquid‐membrane extraction of copper using a hollow‐fiber contactor (1998)

Abstract A novel extraction technique using an emulsion liquid membrane within a hollow‐fiber contactor was developed and utilized to extract copper using LIX 84 extractant. Emulsion liquid membranes are capable of extracting metals from dilute waste streams to levels much below those possible by equilibrium‐limited solvent extraction. Utilizing an emulsion liquid membrane within a hollow‐fiber contactor retains the advantages of emulsion‐liquid‐membrane extraction, namely, simultaneous extraction and stripping, while eliminating problems encountered in dispersive contacting methods, such as swelling and leakage of the liquid membrane. Mathematical models for extraction in hollow‐fiber contactors were developed. The models satisfactorily predict the outcome of both simple solvent extraction and emulsion‐liquid‐membrane extraction of copper by LIX 84 in a hollow‐fiber contactor over a wide range of conditions. Emulsion‐liquid‐membrane extraction performs exceptionally well when the extraction is close to equilibrium limit. It is also capable of extracting a solute from very dilute solutions. Stability of the liquid membrane is not crucial when used in hollow‐fiber contactors; the surfactant in liquid membrane can be reduced or even eliminated without severely impairing the performance.
Rapid, sensitive detection of Mycoplasma pneumoniae in simulated clinical specimens by DNA amplification (1992)

The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was investigated as a means of diagnosing Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections. The target DNA sequence was a 375-bp segment of the P1 virulence protein. This DNA segment was amplified in pure cultures of five different strains of M. pneumoniae but not in other species of Mycoplasma, Acholeplasma, or Ureaplasma that were tested. Simulated clinical specimens were used to compare PCR, culture, and the gene probe. The sensitivity of PCR was between 1 and 10 organisms. The sensitivity of culture was approximately 10(3) organisms, and the gene probe detected between 10(4) and 10(5) organisms. These results indicate that PCR has significant potential as a rapid, sensitive method for detecting M. pneumoniae in clinical specimens.
[Tannin content and inhibiting activity of elastase in Rosaceae]. (1990)

From 42 Rosaceae species, only the Rosoideae species exhibit high tannin content and elastase inhibiting activity such as Filipendula ulmaria, Geum montanum, G. rivale, Alchemilla xanthochlora and Sanguisorba minor. Other studied species from Spiraeoideae, Maloideae and Prunoideae subfamilies are less rich in tannin and also less active.
Detecting isolation by distance using phylogenies of genes. (1990)

We introduce a method for analyzing phylogenies of genes sampled from a geographically structured population. A parsimony method can be used to compute s, the minimum number of migration events between pairs of populations sampled, and the value of s can be used to estimate the effective migration rate M, the value of Nm in an island model with local populations of size N and a migration rate m that would yield the same value of s. Extensive simulations show that there is a simple relationship between M and the geographic distance between pairs of samples in one- and two-dimensional models of isolation by distance. Both stepping-stone and lattice models were simulated. If two demes k steps apart are sampled, then, s, the average value of s, is a function only of k/(Nm) in a one-dimensional model and is a function only of k/(Nm)2 in a two-dimensional model. Furthermore, log(M) is approximately a linear function of log(k). In a one-dimensional model, the regression coefficient is approximately -1 and in a two-dimensional model the regression coefficient is approximately -0.5. Using data from several locations, the regression of log(M) on log(distance) may indicate whether there is isolation by distance in a population at equilibrium and may allow an estimate of the effective migration rate between adjacent sampling locations. Alternative methods for analyzing DNA sequence data from a geographically structured population are discussed. An application of our method to the data of R. L. Cann, M. Stoneking and A. C. Wilson on human mitochondrial DNA is presented.
Economic Analysis of Dynamic Management Strategies Utilizing Transgenic Corn for Control of Western Corn Rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) (2005)

We studied management strategies for western corn rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte, using transgenic corn, Zea mays L., from both a biological and an economic perspective. In areas with and without populations adapted to a 2-yr rotation of corn and soybean (rotation-resistant), the standard management strategy was to plant 80% of a cornfield (rotated and continuous) to a transgenic cultivar each year. In each area, we also studied dynamic management strategies where the proportion of transgenic corn increased over time in a region. We also analyzed management strategies for a single field that is the first to adopt transgenic corn within a larger unmanaged region. In all areas, increasing the expression of the toxin in the plant increased economic returns. In areas without rotation-resistance, planting 80% transgenic corn in the continuous cornfield each year generated the greatest returns with a medium toxin dose or greater. In areas with alleles for rotation-resistance at low initial levels, a 2-yr rotation of nontransgenic corn and soybean, Glycine max (L.) Merr., may be the most economical strategy if resistance to crop rotation is recessive. If resistance to crop rotation is additive or dominant, planting transgenic corn in the rotated cornfield was the most effective strategy. In areas where rotation-resistance is already a severe problem, planting transgenic corn in the rotated cornfield each year was always the most economical strategy. In some cases the strategies that increased the proportion of transgenic corn in the region over time increased returns compared with the standard strategies. With these strategies the evolution of resistance to crop rotation occurred more rapidly but resistance to transgenic corn was delayed compared with the standard management strategy. In areas not managed by a regional norm, increasing the proportion of transgenic corn and increasing toxin dose in the managed field generally increased returns. In a sensitivity analysis, among the parameters investigated, only density-dependent survival affected the results.
Activated Polo-Like Kinase Plx1 Is Required at Multiple Points during Mitosis in <i>Xenopus laevis</i> (1998)

Entry into mitosis depends upon activation of the dual-specificity phosphatase Cdc25C, which dephosphorylates and activates the cyclin B-Cdc2 complex. Previous work has shown that the Xenopus polo-like kinase Plx1 can phosphorylate and activate Cdc25C in vitro. In the work presented here, we demonstrate that Plx1 is activated in vivo during oocyte maturation with the same kinetics as Cdc25C. Microinjection of wild-type Plx1 into Xenopus oocytes accelerated the rate of activation of Cdc25C and cyclin B-Cdc2. Conversely, microinjection of either an antibody against Plx1 or kinase-dead Plx1 significantly inhibited the activation of Cdc25C and cyclin B-Cdc2. This effect could be reversed by injection of active Cdc25C, indicating that Plx1 is upstream of Cdc25C. However, injection of Cdc25C, which directly activates cyclin B-Cdc2, also caused activation of Plx1, suggesting that a positive feedback loop exists in the Plx1 activation pathway. Other experiments show that injection of Plx1 antibody into early embryos, which do not require Cdc25C for the activation of cyclin B-Cdc2, resulted in an arrest of cleavage that was associated with monopolar spindles. These results demonstrate that in Xenopus laevis, Plx1 plays important roles both in the activation of Cdc25C at the initiation of mitosis and in spindle assembly at late stages of mitosis.
The Theatre Criticism of George Stewart, Jr. (1988)

George Stewart, Jr. was a conservative theatre critic who published drama reviews over a forty-year period in later nineteenth-century Canada. He was typical of his time in preferring legitimate theatre and the plays of Shakespeare, Sheridan and Goldsmith, as well as in looking for naturalness in an actor or actress. Stewart was an early advocate of the need for critical autonomy, and was active in supporting French- as well as English-Canadian theatre.
Immunobiology of primary intracranial tumors (1983)

Serial serological studies were carried out on 19 of 20 patients with malignant gliomas who were actively immunized with one of two human glioma tissue culture cell lines (D-54MG or U-251MG). Most patients mounted a significant serum reaction to histocompatibility antigens (HLA's), as well as an antibody response to fetal bovine serum (FBS) which was added to the glioma-cell inoculum. These two sources of antibody accounted for greater than 90% of the antibody induced by these inoculations. Two patients continued to have significant amounts of binding antibody to the original immunizing cell line following exhaustive absorptions of FBS and these two had all remaining significant antibody removed by further absorption of the serum against the 2-T osteogenic sarcoma tissue culture cell line known to possess antigens cross-reactive with human gliomas. One single patient continued to show significant antibody binding to the original glioma cell line following absorption against FBS, human platelets, and the 2-T cell line, and therefore seems to have produced glioma-distinctive antibodies in response to immunization. The antibody preparation from this patient was also cytotoxic against the original glioma cell line, as well as another recently cultured human glioblastoma cell line. The significance of these serological studies is discussed as it relates to immunological responses patients with gliomas may make to active immunization.
Rapid response team: An early adaptive experience in a tertiary care hospital of Pakistan (2019)

Objective: Rapid Response Team (RRT) was assembled in our hospital in 2016. We looked at the early dynamics and features of
the rapid response team in the population of patients admitted through the emergency department (ED) in our tertiary care hospital. The main purpose of initiating RRT is to enhance the timely intervention, stabilization and to avoid clinical worsening of the patient prior to cardiopulmonary arrest or other life-threatening events.

Methods:
Retrospective chart review was done, and the rapid response team register was utilized to gather the data regarding each
RRT. Admissions from ED between Jan 29, 2016, to Sep 29th, 2016 were considered for the study. The total study period was 8
months. The RRT data was also taken from the Management Information System (MIS) of the hospital, and the switchboard
communication system.

Setting: Inpatient wards at Shifa International hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan.

Results: Out of four thousand six hundred and sixty seven enrolled patients, calls for RRT were generated one hundred and twenty-two times throughout the study period of 8-months. The age of patients ranged from 18-92 years. The initiator of the RRT was a nurse in 30% of cases while doctors initiated the RRT in 70% of cases. Low blood pressure was one of the most common reasons for calling RRT. Fifty-one percent of patients were treated on the floor after the RRT while 49% were moved to ICU.

Conclusion: Rapid response team is steadily being utilized in the management of acute deterioration in patients. Nursing needs to be empowered and educated to make the RRT initiative a success. Further studies are required to determine if there is
a mortality benefit or decreased incidence of in-hospital cardiac arrests in randomized control trials in Pakistan.
Immunohistochemical evaluation of Ki-67, PCNA and MCM2 proteins proliferation index (PI) in advanced gastric cancer. (2009)

The current study objective was to assess the proliferation indices (PI) of Ki-67, PCNA and MCM2 proteins in advanced gastric cancer and in metastatic lymph node in correlation with certain clinicopathological features and with postoperative survival of patients. The study was conducted in a group of 100 patients with advanced gastric cancers. Involvement of local lymph nodes was present in 36 cases. Immunohistochemical investigations were carried out using monoclonal antibodies against Ki-67 (DAKO), PCNA (DAKO) and polyclonal antibody to MCM2 (Santa Cruz Biotechnology). Visualization of the antigen/antibody complex was performed using LSAB technique (biotin-streptavidin-peroxidase) followed by application of chromogene DAB (DAKO). Statistical analysis revealed no correlations of Ki-67, PCNA and MCM2 PI in tumour tissue or metastatic lymph node with patients' age and gender, tumour location, histological grade, macroscopic type according to Bormann's classification and histological grading by Lauren's and Goseki's classifications. Moreover, no correlation was observed of Ki-67 and MCM2 PI in tumour tissue with histological grading. No correlation was also noted between the proliferation indices of all the three proteins in the affected lymph node and grade of histological differentiation. Such clinicopathological parameters as patients' age and gender, histological grading by Lauren's and Goseki's classifications and lymph node involvement did not correlate with survival time of patients. Furthermore, no statistically significant correlation was shown of postoperative survival time with Ki-67 and MCM2 PI in tumour tissue and metastatic lymph nodes and with PCNA PI in the affected lymph nodes. However, a statistically significant correlation was found of Ki-67, PCNA and MCM2 PI in tumour tissue and metastatic lymph nodes with depth of wall invasion and local lymph node involvement. A statistically significant correlation was also noted between PCNA PI in the main mass of tumour and histological grading. The postoperative survival time of patients exhibited a statistically significant correlation with tumour location and macroscopic type according to Bormann's classification. Correlations on statistical borderline were noted between survival time and depth of gastric wall invasion and PCNA PI in the main mass of tumour.
Privacy-preserving semantic interoperation and access control of heterogeneous databases (2006)

Today, many applications require users from one organization to access data belonging to organizations. While traditional solutions offered for the federated and mediated databases facilitate this by sharing metadata, this may not be acceptable for certain organizations due to privacy concerns. In this paper, we propose a novel solution -- Privacy-preserving Access Control Toolkit (PACT) -- that enables privacy-preserving secure semantic access control and allows sharing of data among heterogeneous databases without having to share metadata. PACT uses encrypted ontologies, encrypted ontology-mapping tables and conversion functions, encrypted role hierarchies and encrypted queries. The encrypted results of queries are sent directly from the responding system to the requesting system, bypassing the mediator to further improve the security of the system. PACT provides semantic access control using ontologies and semantically expanded authorization tables at the mediator. One of the distinguishing features of the PACT is that it requires very little changes to underlying databases. Despite using encrypted queries and encrypted mediation, we demonstrate that PACT provides acceptable performance.
INVISIBLE CITIES: THE TABLE OF CONTENTS AND THE LABYRINTHS OF REALITY (2019)

In Invisible Cities (1972), Italo Calvino contrasts a rigid outline structure with a flexible textual content. The tension comprised by the numerical structure proposed in the table of contents stands out against the set of polissemic texts which make up the subject matter of the book. The opposition between form and content point to a fruitful dichotomy in the conception of the novel linked to the theories of the open and closed work. This essay will investigate the structural construction of Invisible Cities by looking at its table of contents, seeking to discuss some models of formalistic representation proposed by the criticism and the specific contribution they may, or may not, provide. The objective is to analyse the pertinence of such theories in the light of historical and cultural approaches. Aiming to uncover possible meanings which arise from the debate, this essay will question to what extent structural complexities can be considered literary if they are not ultimately related to the culture in which a text is found.