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Semi-Mobile Bioenergy from Agricultural and Forest Residues in Chile (2018)

The German-Chilean research project ‘Semi-Mobile Bioenergy from Agricultural and Forest Residues in Chile and Beyond’ aims at developing feasible concepts for regional bioenergy chains. One part of the project is to use mobile Thermo-Catalytic Reforming (TCR®) units to convert biogenic residues into high quality fuels directly at the facility where the residues occur. The TCR® is an intermediate pyrolysis combined with a unique integrated catalytic reforming step. Within the scope of the project, a TCR® plant with a capacity of 2 kg/h will be containerized and connected with a CHP to utilize gas and oil. Within this framework, several preliminary trials with feedstocks from Chile were carried out at the Fraunhofer UMSICHT facility. Various biogenic and industrial residues like forestry and agriculture residues were successfully tested. The products carbonisates, gas, and oil were characterized and the high quality has been proved in several downstream and upstream processes such as CHP, gasifier, and HDO treatments to produce transport fuels. Straw and wood pellets were processed at different parameters to optimize the product yields and qualities for the CHP operation. Through this innovative process, it will be possible to increase local value creation and reduce Chile’s dependency on energy imports.
Regional chemotherapy via the pulmonary artery for pulmonary metastases (1981)

Regional chemotherapy with Adriamycin via the pulmonary artery produces significantly higher tissue levels in the infused canine lobe than systemic administration. Seven patients with soft tissue sarcomas who had received the maximum dose of Adriamycin and had shown metastatic tumor recurrence to the lungs, received small doses of 10 to 20 mg of Adriamycin in the lobar arteries supplying areas with tumor via a Swan-Ganz catheter, temporarily occluding with its inflated balloon the infused artery. One partial objective regression was noted. A total of 56 injections of Adriamycin was given through individual lobar arteries in the seven patients. This preliminary experience indicates the feasibility and relative safety of the use of the pulmonary artery for regional chemotherapy of pulmonary malignant tumors and suggests further cautious exploration of this method.
A hybrid control architecture for an autonomous underwater vehicle (auv) (1998)

Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) are designed to operate in environments that are unsuitable for human divers or remotely operated vehicles. Various autonomous underwater vehicles and their control systems are reviewed in this dissertation.
This dissertation describes the theoretical foundations for a Hybrid Control Architecture suitable for the real-time operation and control of an AUV. The proposed hybrid control architecture utilizes a combination of the hierarchical and heterarchical control architecture principles. The proposed control architecture consists of a supervisory control level and a functional control level. Each level is further divided into modules. Each module performs a specific function that is required for the control of the AUV. The proposed control architecture is a multiprocessing system that utilizes a shared memory system for communications between the modules. The proposed control architecture follows the state configured control system that only activates modules that are needed for a specific part of the whole operation. All other modules remain inactive.
The actual hardware and software of the proposed control architecture of the AUV are also reviewed. The proposed control architecture is based on Single Board Computers (SBCs) and on a real-time operating system.
The proposed hybrid control architecture was simulated and evaluated using Petri nets. Petri net models were developed for each of the modules and peripherals of the control architecture. Various case studies were simulated and evaluated using these Petri net models.
<sup>15</sup>N Hyperpolarization of Imidazole-<sup>15</sup>N<sub>2</sub> for Magnetic Resonance pH Sensing via SABRE-SHEATH (2016)

<sup>15</sup>N nuclear spins of imidazole-<sup>15</sup>N<sub>2</sub> were hyperpolarized using NMR signal amplification by reversible exchange in shield enables alignment transfer to heteronuclei (SABRE-SHEATH). A <sup>15</sup>N NMR signal enhancement of ∼2000-fold at 9.4 T is reported using parahydrogen gas (∼50% para-) and ∼0.1 M imidazole-<sup>15</sup>N<sub>2</sub> in methanol:aqueous buffer (∼1:1). Proton binding to a <sup>15</sup>N site of imidazole occurs at physiological pH (p<i>K</i><sub>a</sub> ∼ 7.0), and the binding event changes the <sup>15</sup>N isotropic chemical shift by ∼30 ppm. These properties are ideal for in vivo pH sensing. Additionally, imidazoles have low toxicity and are readily incorporated into a wide range of biomolecules. <sup>15</sup>N-Imidazole SABRE-SHEATH hyperpolarization potentially enables pH sensing on scales ranging from peptide and protein molecules to living organisms.
Análisis del impacto de los programas de formación del Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación de la Universidad de Barcelona (2014)

espanolAntecedentes: Conocer el impacto de los programas de formacion del profesorado es fundamental para la Universidad; permite valorar la rentabilidad de la inversion y es un elemento clave para mejorar la profesionalizacion del profesorado. Metodo: Muestra: 700 profesores de las 19 Facultades de la UB, inscritos en el programa de formacion permanente del ICE entre 2009 y 2012. Instrumento: Cuestionario para evaluar la satisfaccion con la formacion, la utilidad y transferencia a la docencia, investigacion y gestion. Resultados: Respondio un 50% del profesorado inscrito. El 76% de las respuestas valoran la formacion recibida como util o muy util para mejorar su docencia; el 60% para complementar su aprendizaje en investigacion, y el 70% para mejorar habilidades de gestion. Conclusiones: Se comenta la utilidad de la formacion. Se apuntan algunas dificultades para la transferencia. EnglishBackground: To understand the impact of teacher training programs is fundamental to the University. That allows assessing the benefit of investment in training, and is a key element to improve the professionalism of teachers. Method: Sample: 700 university teachers, from 19 Faculties in the UB, who enrolled in the continual training program of ICE 2009 to 2012. Instrument: A questionnaire to assess the usefulness of the training, the satisfaction and transfer of teaching, research and management skills. Results: The questionnaire was answered by 50% of the teachers; 76% of answers valued the training as useful or very useful for improving their teaching skills, 60% indicated that had served to complement their learning in research, and 70% to improve management skills. Conclusions: The usefulness of the training is discussed. Some difficulties were noted when transferring the skills learned within a practical environment.
MicroRNA-155 Is Required for Clearance of Streptococcus pneumoniae from the Nasopharynx (2014)

Pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major cause of death and an economic burden worldwide. S. pneumoniae is an intermittent colonizer of the human upper respiratory tract, and the ability to control asymptomatic colonization determines the likelihood of developing invasive disease. Recognition of S. pneumoniae by resident macrophages via Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR-2) and the macrophage receptor with collagenous structure (MARCO) and the presence of interleukin-17 (IL-17)-secreting CD4(+) T cells are required for macrophage recruitment and bacterial clearance. Despite the fact that the primary cellular effectors needed for bacterial clearance have been identified, much of the underlying regulatory mechanisms are unknown. Herein, we demonstrate that the small, noncoding RNA microRNA-155 (mir-155) is critical for the effective clearance of S. pneumoniae. Our studies show that mir-155-deficient mice maintain the ability to prevent acute invasive pneumococcal infection but have significantly higher bacterial burdens following colonization, independently of macrophage recognition by TLR-2, MARCO expression, or bactericidal capacity. The observed defects in bacterial clearance parallel reduced IL-17A and gamma interferon CD4(+) T-cell responses in vivo, lower IL-17A mRNA levels in the nasopharynx, and a reduced capacity to induce Th17 cell polarization. Given that knockout mice are also limited in the capacity to generate high-titer S. pneumoniae-specific antibodies, we conclude that mir-155 is a critical mediator of the cellular effectors needed to clear primary and secondary S. pneumoniae colonizations.
Cellular stress-induced up-regulation of FMRP promotes cell survival by modulating PI3K-Akt phosphorylation cascades (2011)

Taken together, these results suggest that FMRP expression is an essential part of cellular survival mechanisms through the modulation of PI3K, Akt, and Bcl-xL signal pathways.
SUBSTRUCTURAL FRAME TEST OF ENCAPSULATED RUBBER ROTATION BEARING APPLYING TO PROPOSED PINNED - SUPPORT COLUMN BASE SYSTEM OF STEEL MOMENT - RESISTING FRAME (2018)

The authors have proposed concept to realize beam yielding mechanism of a steel moment-resisting frame by applying a pin support system to midpoints of the first story columns. As a pin connection, an encapsulated-rubber rotational bearing is newly proposed. Seismic performance of the system is examined by a static cyclic loading test of a partial frame, consisting of the first story column and the second floor beams with an proposed rotational bearing. Test results showed a frame with a proposed rotation bearing had stable hysteresis behavior up to a story drift of 0.03 rad.
Alabaos: El papel del cuidado en la sanación del dolor. Experiencia desde victimas sobrevivientes de violencia sexual en el contexto colombiano. (2018)

\nEl artículo tiene como objetivo visibilizar las estrategias de agenciamiento político de mujeres negras afrocolombianas integrantes de la Asociación de Mujeres Afro por la Paz (Afromupaz) a partir de los procesos e iniciativas colectivas que han elaborado para afrontar los daños ocasionadas por el conflicto armado en Colombia; además, busca indagar acerca de su posición política como víctimas sobrevivientes y las acciones colectivas para su reconocimiento como tal, así como los principios éticos que emergen desde sus prácticas autónomas para la reparación como comunidad negra. La ponencia es resultado de un proceso de investigación e intervención abordado desde el enfoque narrativo el cual permite un acercamiento a las experiencias de las mujeres integrantes de la asociación y el sentido que ellas atribuyen a éstas vivencias colectivas para reconocer la importancia de una plataforma política y su participación durante el proceso. Adicionalmente la ponencia ilustra la manera en que las mujeres se han posicionado como sobrevivientes logrando un apoyo y un afrontamiento activo de la situación traumática desde el uso de prácticas ancestrales chocoanas (negras), implementado bailes, música y tradiciones, en dicho proceso de afrontamiento han tenido un lugar relevante el patrimonio cultural inmaterial y las prácticas sociales de mujeres negras en torno a la empatía, el cuidado y la sociabilización política de la solidaridad y la confianza transmitidas a través del cuidado como potencializador de ciudadanía. En este sentido la ponencia intenta debatir desde esta experiencia la hegemonización de la ciudadanía y visibilizar el cuidado en la agencia de ciudadanías diferenciales y la forma en que estas se activan en torno a la resolución del dolor y la reparación colectiva en contextos de conflicto armado como en el caso colombiano.\n
The Spectrum of Mesenchymal Skin Neoplasms Reflected by the New WHO Classification (2004)

Mesenchymal tumors are a heterogeneous group of tumors often arising in the skin and soft tissue. The tumors have been reclassified by the WHO in 2002. Benign mesenchymal tumors are about a hundred times more frequent than malignant mesenchymal tumors. Clinically, mesenchymal tumors often present as skin-colored nodes. Overall, elderly persons are more affected than younger individuals. The etiology is often unknown, sometimes there is an association with insults such as radiation, scars, or lymphedematous or venous stasis. Whereas some years ago a wide excision with a margin of 3-5 cm was performed for malignant variants, today micrographic surgery is preferred, as it can avoid mutilating procedures. Early detection and removal is critical since mesenchymal skin tumors often cannot be cured by radiation or chemotherapy.
Bosch through New Media Art and video art: an experimental relationship (2016)

In the twenty-first century New Media Art is showing a huge interest in various works by Hieronymus Bosch. Whether to reproduce his works in motion, allow the viewer to plunge into the paintings or to get inspired —more or less freely— by his creations, many proposals have found in their panels a starting point to develop their own worlds and fantastic environments. After thorough research, we propose in the present paper a journey through some of the most relevant works inspired by Bosch, framing them in the current reality, in the new communication systems, in Internet culture or in the existing relationships between art and artificial intelligence.
Trace Tropospheric Species Sensing-Fabry-Perot Interferometer (TTSS-FPI): spaceborne sensor concept studies for measuring tropospheric ozone (2005)

We present results of studies of instrument concepts for a spaceborne imaging Fabry-Perot interferometer to measure tropospheric ozone. Ozone is recognized as one of the most important trace constituents of the troposphere. Tropospheric ozone is responsible for acute and chronic human health problems and contributes toward destruction of plant and animal populations. Furthermore, it is a greenhouse gas and contributes toward radiative forcing and climate change. Tropospheric ozone levels have been increasing and will continue to do so as concentrations of precursor gases (oxides of nitrogen, methane, and other hydrocarbons) necessary for the photochemical formation of tropospheric ozone continue to rise. Space-based detection and monitoring of tropospheric ozone is critical for enhancing scientific understanding of creation and transport of this important trace gas and for providing data needed to help develop strategies for mitigating impacts of exposure to elevated concentrations of tropospheric ozone. Measurement concept details are discussed in a companion paper by Larar et al. Development of an airborne prototype instrument for this application is discussed by Cook et al. in another companion paper.
Comparing warfarin to aspirin (WoA) after aortic valve replacement with the St. Jude Medical Epic heart valve bioprosthesis: results of the WoA Epic pilot trial. (2007)

The early results of this WoA Epic pilot trial did not support the suggestion that patients receiving the SJEP, and tissue valves in general, should be administered warfarin to prevent valve thrombosis and peripheral arterial embolic phenomena.
Cover Picture: Synthesis of 1‐Octanol and 1,1‐Dioctyl Ether from Biomass‐Derived Platform Chemicals (Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 34/2012) (2012)

Primary alcohols of medium chain length are important industrial products. In their Communication on page 8615 ff. J. Julis and W. Leitner describe a new catalytic pathway for the synthesis of the linear primary C8 alcohol products 1-octanol and 1,1-dioctyl ether from biomass-derived platform chemicals. The cover picture shows the concept and results of the retrosynthetic approach. The bubbles indicate the application areas of the products. Drug Design In their Communication on page 8478 ff., L. Peng et al. develop an efficient amphiphilic dendrimer vector for siRNA delivery, gene silencing, and anticancer activity in vitro and in vivo in a prostate cancer model.1 Lithium–Oxygen Batteries The electrochemical products formed in the lithium–oxygen battery have been identified by 7Li and 17O solid-state NMR spectroscopy. The experiments described by C. P. Grey et al. in their Communication on page 8560 ff. may have an impact on the design of new batteries.1 Hybrid Nanomaterials In their Communication on page 8490 ff., Y. Yamamoto, T. Aida, et al. present a columnar ionic liquid crystal (LC) that can effectively disperse carbon nanotubes, where LC columns spontaneously align homeotropically on a glass substrate.1
P4‐119: Alzheimer's risk variants CR1 and apolipoprotein E interact to influence progression of Alzheimer's pathology in nondemented elderly (2012)

Recent genome wide association studies have identified common risk variants for Alzheimer's disease (AD). We examined the effect of interaction between the AD risk variant rs3818361 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) of the CR1 gene and APOE genotype, on longitudinal progression of Alzheimer's disease-like patterns of brain atrophy in cognitively normal older individuals in the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (BLSA). We previously developed and validated a computer-based high dimensional pattern classification method to evaluate the progression of abnormal patterns of brain atrophy in AD. In this study, we examined the effect of epistatic interaction between the CR1 and APOE genes on longitudinal progression in SPARE-AD (Spatial Pattern of Abnormality for Recognition of Early Alzheimer's disease) scores in 120 non-demented BLSA participants. Longitudinal MRI scans were available at baseline and up to 10 annual follow-up visits in 120 BLSA participants (mean age at baseline; 70.3±7.9years), in whom genome-wide genotyping data were collected. APOE genotyping was performed on DNA extracted from fresh blood. Allele frequencies in the CR1 non-risk (GG) group were (N=82; APOE E4 -ve=59; APOE E4 +ve=23). In the risk group consisting of AG and AA individuals, allele frequencies were AG (N=32; APOE E4 -ve=25; APOE E4 +ve=7) and AA (N=6; APOE E4 -ve=5; APOE E4 +ve=1). The groups (GG versus AG/AA) did not differ in age, education and APOE E4 status. We observed a statistically significant difference in the direction of effect of APOE genotype on progression in SPARE-AD scores between the CR1 risk versus non-risk groups (P = 0.0091). Within the CR1 non-risk (GG) group, APOE E4 +ve individuals had a significantly greater rate of progression in SPARE-AD scores relative to APOE E4 -ve participants (P = 0.029). In the CR1 risk (AA/AG) group, APOE E4 +ve individuals had lower rate of progression in SPARE-AD scores compared to APOE E4 -ve participants (P = 0.087). The AD risk variant of CR1 influences progression of Alzheimer-like brain atrophy patterns in interaction with APOE genotype even in non-demented elderly. Our results demonstrate a complex CR1xAPOE interaction that differentially modulates the progression of AD pathology in at-risk and control groups.
Effects of Aging on Inner Ear Morphology in Dogs in Relation to Brainstem Responses to Toneburst Auditory Stimuli (2009)

ARHL in this specific population of geriatric dogs was comparable histologically to the mixed type of ARHL in humans. The predominance of histological changes in the basal cochlear turn was consistent with the large threshold shifts observed in the middle- to high-frequency region.
Lumped-Element Modeling of Millimeter-Wave HEMT Parasitics via Full-Wave Electromagnetic Analysis (2015)

We present a broadband lumped-element parasitic equivalent circuit extraction procedure based on full-wave modeling of electromagnetic interactions within the pad layout of millimeter-wave (mmW) high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs). The proposed method is illustrated using a conventional two-finger HEMT topology within a coplanar waveguide environment. The accuracy of the suggested extraction procedure is validated through extensive comparisons between full-wave electromagnetic simulations, measured data, and the computed response of the proposed model up to 325 GHz. Using the proposed approach, we are also illustrating the impact of the gate-to-drain mutual inductance introduced in the conventional small signal equivalent circuit. Subsequently, we apply our new approach to differential configurations.
High‐Quality Epitaxial Film Growth of Superconducting Sodium‐Cobalt Oxyhydrate, Na <sub>0.3</sub> CoO <sub>2</sub> · 1.3H <sub>2</sub> O (2006)

This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Experimental Results and Discussion Conclusion
Mast Cells, Neutrophils, and Eosinophils in Prurigo Nodularis (1993)

These studies suggest that mast cell numbers are increased in prurigo nodularis and that eosinophil degranulation as evidenced by striking extracellular deposition of granule proteins is prominent in lesions. In contrast, extracellular deposition of mast cell and neutrophil proteins is absent. The distinctive proteins of the eosinophil granule have potent effects on tissues; the toxicity of these proteins and their deposition in lesional tissue suggest a pathogenic role for the eosinophil in prurigo nodularis.
Rapidly growing Mycobacterium infections after cosmetic surgery in medical tourists: the Bronx experience and a review of the literature (2017)

This case series of RGM infections following recent cosmetic surgeries abroad highlights the risks of medical tourism. Close monitoring of affected patients by surgical and infectious disease specialties is necessary, as aggressive surgical debridement combined with appropriate antibiotic regimens is needed to achieve cure. Given the increasing reports of post-surgical RGM infections, consultants should have a low threshold for suspecting RGM, as rapid diagnosis may accelerate the initiation of targeted treatment and minimize morbidity.
COCOA: Cold Start Aware Capacity Planning for Function-as-a-Service Platforms (2020)

This dataset release supports the results presented in the paper "COCOA: Cold Start Aware Capacity Planning for Function-as-a-Service Platforms" by A. U. Gias and G. Casale, accepted in IEEE International Symposium on Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems (MASCOTS), 2020. When referring to the dataset please cite the paper above.
Pancreatic Pericytes Support β-Cell Function in a Tcf7l2-Dependent Manner (2017)

Polymorphism in <i>TCF7L2</i>, a component of the canonical Wnt signaling pathway, has a strong association with β-cell dysfunction and type 2 diabetes through a mechanism that has yet to be defined. β-Cells rely on cells in their microenvironment, including pericytes, for their proper function. Here, we show that Tcf7l2 activity in pancreatic pericytes is required for β-cell function. Transgenic mice in which Tcf7l2 was selectively inactivated in their pancreatic pericytes exhibited impaired glucose tolerance due to compromised β-cell function and glucose-stimulated insulin secretion. Inactivation of pericytic Tcf7l2 was associated with impaired expression of genes required for β-cell function and maturity in isolated islets. In addition, we identified Tcf7l2-dependent pericytic expression of secreted factors shown to promote β-cell function, including bone morphogenetic protein 4 (BMP4). Finally, we show that exogenous BMP4 is sufficient to rescue the impaired glucose-stimulated insulin secretion of transgenic mice, pointing to a potential mechanism through which pericytic Tcf7l2 activity affects β-cells. To conclude, we suggest that pancreatic pericytes produce secreted factors, including BMP4, in a Tcf7l2-dependent manner to support β-cell function. Our findings thus propose a potential cellular mechanism through which abnormal TCF7L2 activity predisposes individuals to diabetes and implicates abnormalities in the islet microenvironment in this disease.