gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Outage Probability Analysis of Practical Multiuser Scheduling Schemes with Limited Feedback (2007)

This work analyzes the outage probability of fair physical layer schedulers that select a pair of orthogonal users for simultaneous transmission. These schemes rest on finite-rate channel state information compatible with 3GPP specifications and differ with respect to their usage of channel quality indicator in scheduling decisions. Closed-form approximations for the outage probability of these practical transmission schemes are derived. Important outage capacity gains are observed when these multiuser scheduling strategies are compared to the scheme that transmits sequentially to only one user at a time.
3D integration of high mobility InGaAs nFETs and Ge pFETs for ultra low power and high performance CMOS (2013)

InGaAs/Ge stacked 3D CMOS inverters have been successfully demonstrated down to V <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">dd</sub> = 0.2 V. The negligible degradation of the top and the bottom device characteristics indicates high technical feasibility of the InGaAs/Ge stacked 3D integration for ultra low-power and high performance CMOS.
LRP-2 likely acts downstream of EGL-20/Wnt (2019)

The C. elegans vulva is formed from divisions of three vulval precursor cells (VPCs) &#8211; P5.p, P6.p, and P7.p – arranged along the anteroposterior axis in the ventral epithelium (Sulston and Horvitz, 1977). Previous analyses show the orientation of P5.p and P7.p descendants is determined by the interaction of multiple Wnt signals. egl-20/Wnt is expressed in the tail (Whangbo and Kenyon, 2000) and forms a posterior-to-anterior concentration gradient (Coudreuse et al., 2006). It has previously been shown that EGL-20 acts instructively during vulva development by imparting directional information, as opposed to being permissive, where it would only be required for polarization (Green et al., 2008; Minor et al., 2013). By moving the source of egl-20 expression from the posterior of the worm to the anchor cell, the axis of symmetry of the developing vulva, we can reorient the daughter cells of P5.p and P7.p toward the center in a wild-type configuration. Expression of egl-20 from the center of the axis of symmetry partially suppresses the lin-17(n671) phenotype (Green et al., 2008; Table 1). To test whether LRP-2 acts downstream of EGL-20, we ectopically expressed egl-20 from the anchor cell in a lin-17(n671); lrp-2(gk272) double mutant background and compared it to a lin-17(n671); lrp-2(+) strain. If LRP-2 acts downstream of EGL-20, then anteriorly-expressed EGL-20 will not be able to suppress the lin-17 phenotype, with is the result observed (Table 1). Thus, like CAM-1 and VANG-1, LRP-2 likely acts downstream of EGL-20.
A linearized voltage-controlled oscillator for dual-path phase-locked loops (2013)

A voltage-controlled oscillator linearization technique suitable for dual-path phase-locked loops is presented. In the proposed scheme, the state of the integral control path sets the gain of a transconductor in the proportional path in such way that nearly constant VCO gain through the proportional path is achieved. A detailed analysis and design example is presented in the context of delay-interpolating ring-based VCOs. Simulation and measurements in ST 90 nm CMOS technology show that the proposed technique is effective in reducing gain variations across the VCO's tuning range from an uncompensated spread of 1:4 to an average of 1:1.3.
Single-shot fluid attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) magnetic resonance imaging of the bladder (2000)

The purpose of this study was to reduce artifacts and increase imaging speed in fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) imaging of the urinary bladder. An existing half-Fourier, single-shot fast spin-echo imaging sequence was modified to allow presaturation with a non-slice-selective inversion recovery pulse (NSI SSFLAIR). Four independent, blinded readers rated severity of bladder artifacts and image quality in six normal male volunteers. NSI SSFLAIR effectively suppressed bladder urine signal in all six cases using a TI of 2900-3100 msec. Although NSI SSFLAIR images were noisier than standard fast spin-echo images, imaging time was only 10 seconds per slice location. Furthermore, perceived image sharpness was only minimally reduced, and conspicuity of the seminal vesicles and peripheral zone of the prostate were nearly equivalent. NSI SSFLAIR provides rapid T2-weighted imaging of the bladder wall and perivesicular tissues with nearly complete negation of signal from urine in the bladder.
Symposium - Malaria parasite interactions with the human host (2004)

The interaction between the malaria parasite and the human host involves a number of interactions that result in the parasite evading the human immune system. Since the stages of the malaria lifecycle are complex, this allows the use of various immune evasion strategies by the malaria parasite and has major implications in the development of a vaccine for malaria endemic areas. The present review highlights key host:parasite interactions. Plasmodia puts selection pressure on human gene frequencies, and studies into host genetic factors such as the Duffy blood group and sickle cell anaemia offer insight into the host- parasite relationship. In addition, parasite interactions with the different effector arms of the immune system can result in altered peptide ligand (APL) antagonism which alters the immune response from a pro- to an anti-inflammatory T cell response. Recent insights into the interaction between professional antigen presenting cells, dendritic cells (DCs), and malaria parasites is discussed in detail.
Adaptive LQR Control for a Rear-Wheel Steering Battery Electric Vehicle (2022)

Nowadays battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are seen as a promising and viable alternative to traditional road transport means. However, these vehicles weight more than conventional ones due to the presence of bulky battery packs. This work presents the design of a rear-wheel steering (RWS) adaptive Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR) control capable of improving handling characteristics of the retained electric vehicle. The reliability of the control is highlighted by performing manoeuvres at different road friction coefficients. Moreover, the RWS controller is validated by implementing a processor-in-the-loop (PIL) architecture in a high-performance real-time target computing machine.
Enhanced Magnetic and Electric Fields via Fano Resonances in Metasurfaces of Circular Clusters of Plasmonic Nanoparticles (2014)

We investigate for the first time the capacity of a two-dimensional periodic array (a metasurface) of circular nanoclusters (CNCs) of plasmonic nanoparticles to support magnetic Fano resonances. These resonances are characterized by narrow angular and/or spectral features in the reflection/transmission/absorption coefficients associated with a circular disposition of nanoparticles’ dipole moments (forming a current loop) under oblique TE-polarized plane wave incidence illumination. We find that these narrow resonant features are either array-induced or single-CNC-induced, as shown by using a theoretical analysis based on the single dipole approximation and full-wave simulations, leading to enhanced magnetic and electric fields. In particular, array-induced resonances are narrower than single-CNC-induced ones and also provide even larger field enhancements, in particular generating a magnetic field enhancement of about 10-fold and an electric field enhancement of about 40-fold for a representative metasurface. We suggest that the novel results pertaining to metasurfaces made of CNCs shown here may be used for the development of sensors based on enhanced magnetic fields and for the enhancement of magnetic nonlinearities.
Antenna-Coupled MOSFET Bolometers for Uncooled THz Sensing (2015)

In this paper, we present a comprehensive study on the operation of an antenna-coupled THz bolometer based on a micro-machined SOI-CMOS thermal sensor. The pixels are designed to operate at room temperature in vacuum. We focus on a new planar skirt antenna, which combines high sensitivity within a 0.6-1.2 THz band and 30 <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">°</sup> HPBW. We present an overview of the design considerations, as well as the characterization results which were obtained with both broadband and CW THz sources. The NEP of the pixel is of the order of 25 pW/Hz <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">1/2</sup> , with responsivity 100 mA/W at the optimal operating point. The peak responsivity to a broadband THz signal is 600 mA/W. The ease of integration with a read-out circuit and the low power dissipation make this type of pixel a good candidate for focal plane array architecture.
Nitrogen-Doped Three-Dimensional Graphene-Supported Palladium Nanocomposites: High-Performance Cathode Catalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reactions (2017)

This study reports an effective strategy for fabricating three-dimensional nitrogen-doped graphene supports for palladium nanoparticles (Pd–N/3D-GNS) and studying the electrochemical activity of the synthesized nanocomposites toward oxygen electroreduction in alkaline media as well as implementing the nanocomposite as cathode catalysts in anion exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFC). It was demonstrated that by embedding and etching an amorphous sacrificial silica template into the reduced graphene matrix, the as-prepared nanocomposites pyrolyzed into hierarchically porous 3D-nanosheets composed of interconnected nitrogen-doped graphene nanostacks, which was confirmed using transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Palladium nanoparticles were then deposited on the N/3D-GNS supports using a surfactant-free technique and characterized using various surface analysis and potentiodynamic techniques. By analyzing the linear sweep voltammograms obtained from rotating ring disc electrodes, it was demonstrated that the Pd–N/3D-Graphene nanocomposites efficiently catalyzed the four-electron reduction of oxygen, with onset potentials closer to theoretical values and negligible peroxide yields. The nanocomposites were then integrated into a catalyst-coated membrane and tested in H2/O2 fed AEMFC. Owing to its unique morphological features and the desirable chemical composition, the Pd/3D-GNS catalysts exhibited much enhanced performance as cathode materials for AEMFCs. The enhanced electrochemical kinetics and high current/power densities of up to 250 mW cm–2 obtained from the cathodes materials described in this study will lead to further advancements in AEMFC technology.
Technologies for Reading, Writing & Editing Omes (2020)

To achieve exponential improvements in cost and quality of DNA reading and writing (R&W) up to 10 million-fold, we’ve introduced a series of NGS technologies (for example, fluorescent microscopy, nanopore and direct electronic measures). The next steps are extending these revolutions to other biomolecules and their functional impacts—reflected in ever increasing resolution in time and in spatial 3D structures (R&W). A key recurring concept (going far beyond ‘parallelism’) is ‘molecular multiplexing’ in which pools of hundreds to trillions of tagged molecular and cellular types are treated with the same effort as single unpooled reactions. Improvements in quality and resolution do not increase costs, indeed often reduce them. Applications include therapeutic editing, genetic matchmaking, synthetic organs, pan-virus resistance and in situ diagnostics. New approaches to protein design for novel sensors and delivery vehicles are emerging. Software and other interfaces with the public are key components of future revolutions.
Ultra-sensitive near-infrared fiber-optic gas sensors enhanced by metal-organic frameworks (2016)

We demonstrate ultra-sensitive near-infrared (NIR) fiber-optic gas sensors enhanced by metalorganic framework (MOF) Cu-BTC (BTC=benzene-1,3,5- tricarboxylate), which is coated on a single-mode optical fiber. For the first time, we obtained high-resolution NIR spectroscopy of CO<sub>2</sub> adsorbed in MOF without seeing any rotational side band. Real-time measurement showed different response time depending on the concentration of CO<sub>2</sub>, which is attributed to the complex adsorption and desorption mechanism of CO<sub>2</sub> in Cu-BTC. The lowest detection limit of CO<sub>2</sub> we achieved is 20 ppm with only 5-cm long Cu-BTC film.
Lymphoid signal transduction mechanisms linked to cellular prion protein (2005)

The normal cellular isoform of the prion protein (PrPC) is a glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored cell surface protein that is expressed widely, including in lymphoid cells. We compared lectin-induced mitogenesis and selected cell signaling pathways in splenocytes from wild-type BALB/c mice and Zrch Prnp0/0 (PrP0/0) mice bred on a BALB/c background for more than 10 generations. 3H-thymidine incorporation induced by concanavalin A (Con A) or phytohemagglutinin (PHA) was significantly reduced in PrP0/0 splenocytes, most prominently early in activation (24 and 48 h). Con A activation in PrP0/0 splenocytes was associated with differences in the phosphorylation (P) patterns of protein kinase C (PKC alpha/beta, but not delta) and the PKC downstream effectors p44/42MAPK (mitogen-activated protein kinase). P-PKC and P-MAPK profiles were similar in wild-type and PrP0/0 splenocytes following PMA treatment, indicating that the ability of these 2 enzymes to be phosphorylated is not impaired in the absence of PrPC. Con A-induced calcium fluxes, monitored by indo-1 fluorescence, were equivalent in PrP0/0 and PrP+/+ splenocytes, suggesting that calcium-dependent mechanisms are not directly implicated in the differential phosphorylation patterns or mitotic responses. Our data indicate that PrP0/0 splenocytes display defects in upstream or downstream mechanism(s) that modulate PKCalpha/beta phosphorylation, which in turn affects its capacity to regulate splenocyte mitosis, consistent with a role for PrPC in immune function.
IMPROVED TOW-END DETECTION FOR FIBER PLACEMENT INSPECTION USING MACHINE LEARNING (2021)

A machine learning approach to improve the detection of tow ends for automated inspection of fiber-placed composites is presented. Automated inspection systems for automated fiber placement processes have been introduced to reduce the time it takes to inspect plies after they are laid down. The existing system uses image data from ply boundaries and a contrast-based algorithm to locate the tow ends in these images. This system fails to recognize approximately 10% of the tow ends, which are then presented to the operator for manual review, taking up precious time in the production process. An improved tow end detection algorithm based on machine learning is developed through a research project with the Boeing Advanced Research Center (BARC) at the University of Washington. This presentation shows the preprocessing, neural network and post‐processing steps implemented in the algorithm, and the results achieved with the machine learning algorithm. The machine learning algorithm resulted in a 90% reduction in the number of undetected tows compared to the existing system.
A seventeenth-century house at Ferryland, Newfoundland (CgAf-2, area B) (1999)

This thesis focuses on the remains of a 17th-century house excavated at Ferryland, Newfoundland (CgAf-2, Area B). The goal of this research was to date the period of occupation and to learn more about the origins, social standing and activities of its occupants. The structural remains of the house are examined and compared with contemporaneous houses in colonial North America and England. To date the house occupation, the ceramic, tobacco pipe and bottle glass assemblages are analysed. This analysis also indicates the nature of 17th-century trade with Newfoundland and suggests the social standing and activities of the household. Metal artifacts are studied in an attempt to identify other activities carried out within the house and to determine the social position of the household. -- The results of these analyses indicate that the house at Area B was a timber-framed structure built ca.1660 and abandoned in 1696. The permanent residents appear to have been of the middling sort and were participants in the cod fishery. The evidence suggests they also were engaged in other seasonal activities, including hunting and boat-building, or repair.
Supplemental Figure 2: Characterization of MUC1-DG75 transfectant cell line and of the MUC1-DG75-MVs. from Microvesicle Cargo of Tumor-Associated MUC1 to Dendritic Cells Allows Cross-presentation and Specific Carbohydrate Processing (2023)

&lt;p&gt;A, MUC1 glycoform expression of MUC1-DG75 transfectant detected by flow cytometry employing anti-MUC1 glycoform specific MoAbs. Only the ST-MUC1 glycoform, (MoAb MYE12), is expressed on the surface of transfectant cells. B, MUC1 distribution on MVs shed by MUC1-DG75 cells as detected by Immunogold staining in TEM using the anti-MUC1 MoAb Ma552. C, MUC1 detection in cell extracts and MVs of MUC1-DG75 and DG75 cell lines by Western Blot analysis employing the anti-MUC1 MoAb Ma552. The specific bands above 170kDa are present only in the MUC1-DG75 cell extract and MVs. D, ELISA of the MUC1 glycoprofile expressed by MUC1-DG75-MVs and by rST-MUC1. The ST-MUC1 is the unique MUC1 glycoepitope detected in both samples.&lt;/p&gt;
9.3: 2.2″ QCIF Full Color Transparent AMOLED Display (2003)

Abstract We have developed 2.2‐inch transparent active matrix organic light emitting diode AMOLED with semitransparent cathode contact technology on the organic layer of electroluminescent device. The transparent AMOLED shows the emission from both the bottomside and the topside. The contrast ratio was enhanced because of non‐reflecting cathode with respect to the conventional display and when the device was turned off, it showed about 20% of transparency
Development of GERAS DANcing for Cognition and Exercise (DANCE): a feasibility study (2022)

GERAS DANCE is a feasible and enjoyable program for older adults with early cognitive or mobility impairments. GERAS DANCE curriculum grading (duration; sequence; instructions) and motor complexity increases in agility, balance, and coordination appear appropriately tailored for this population. Future work will explore the feasibility of GERAS DANCE in new settings (i.e., virtually online, community centers, or retirement homes) and the mind-body-social benefits of dance.
Synthesis of Decacationic C70 Bisadducts by Incorporating Covalently BoundElectron-Donors for Enhancement of Radical-Based Type-I PDT (2013)

We designed, synthesized, and characterized two types of highly water-soluble C 70 monoadduct, C 70 [&gt;M(C 3 N 6 + C 3 ) 2 ]-(I ‒ ) 10 (LC17), and bisadducts, C 70 [&gt;M(C 3 N 6 + C 3 ) 2 ][&gt;M(C 3 N 6 C 3 ) 2 ] (LC18). Each of these compounds consist of a well-defined decacationic quaternary ammonium iodide moiety with ten positive charges per C 70 for increasing water-solubility and the ability to target pathogenic bacterial cells. The structural modification enables them to act as broad-spectrum antibacterial nano-PDT drugs. We found that white light was more effective with LC17 while UVA light was more effective with LC18 to the antimicrobial effects against human pathogens, Gram-positive ( Staphylococcus aureus ) and Gram-negative species ( Escherichia coli and Acinetobacter baumannii ). Both compounds were effective in a mouse model of Gram-negative 3 rd -degree burn infections. The observation led to our proposition that the attachment of an additional electron-donating deca(tertiary ethylenylamino)malonate arm to C 70 , giving a product of LC18, allowed the moiety to act as a potent electron source and increased the generation yield of hydroxyl radicals under UVA illumination. This demonstrated a new approach in enhancing HO·-induced radical-killing (Type-I photochemistry) of pathogenic bacteria.
Suprabasin Is Hypomethylated and Associated with Metastasis in Salivary Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (2012)

Taken together, these results support SBSN as novel oncogene candidate in ACC, and the methylation changes could be a promising biomarker for ACC.
Deposition of platinum catalyst by plasma sputtering for fuel cells: 3D simulation and experiments (2008)

Plasma sputtering is one of the most promising methods for reducing the amount of platinum catalyst in porous electrodes for low temperature fuel cells. Here, a simulation of the platinum deposition by radio frequency plasma sputtering has been developed
Influence of seasonal and ontogenic parameters on the pattern of key terpenoid indole alkaloids biosynthesized in the leaves of Catharanthus roseus (2019)

Catharanthus roseus is known for its anticancer bisindole alkaloids, vinblastine and vincristine that are derived from the condensation of monomeric terpenoid indole alkaloids (TIAs), catharanthine and vindoline. The in planta content of TIAs varies with seasons and ontogeny making it difficult for growers to define the optimal parameters for harvesting for specific TIAs. Here, specific leaf TIAs were profiled in the plant at frequent intervals throughout the year covering various seasons under North-Indian conditions. Higher bisindole alkaloid content was observed during summer (June; average day temperature ≥ 40 °C), whereas vindoline content was higher in winter and spring (mid-December to mid-April). Further, the plant was analyzed for variation in ontogenic localization of TIAs in the leaves. The monomeric TIAs were present maximally in the top-level leaf-pairs, whereas the bisindole alkaloids were present maximally in the middle-level leaf-pairs. Analysis of relative abundance of individual TIAs in the total alkaloid pool indicated a clear partitioning between vindoline on one hand and bisindole alkaloids on the other. qRT-PCR-based expression analysis of 10 pathway genes (tdc, str, sgd, t16h, omt, t3o, t3r, nmt, d4h, dat) involved in the biosynthesis of key TIAs, like vindoline, indicated that the transcript abundance of all the genes, except sgd, was significantly higher in winter as compared to summer. Also, upon moving down from the top to the lower level leaf-pairs, the transcript abundance of all the genes decreased significantly. This study defines the seasonal and ontogenic parameters for harvesting of C. roseus leaves for optimal recovery of specific TIAs.
Optimal filtering of digital binary images corrupted by union/intersection noise (1994)

We model digital binary image data as realizations of a uniformly bounded discrete random set (or discrete random set, for short), which is a mathematical object that can be directly defined on a finite lattice. We consider the problem of estimating realizations of discrete random sets distorted by a degradation process that can be described by a union/intersection noise model. Two distinct optimal filtering approaches are pursued. The first involves a class of "mask" filters, which arises quite naturally from the set-theoretic analysis of optimal filters. The second approach involves a class of morphological filters. We prove that under i.i.d noise morphological openings, closings, unions of openings, and intersections of closings can be viewed as MAP estimators of morphologically smooth signals. Then, we show that by using an appropriate (under a given degradation model) expansion of the optimal filter, we can obtain universal characterizations of optimality that do not rely on strong assumptions regarding the spatial interaction of geometrical primitives of the signal and the noise. The results generalize to gray-level images in a fairly straightforward manner.