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Multi-modal Reference Resolution in Situated Dialogue by Integrating Linguistic and Extra-Linguistic Clues (2011)

This paper focuses on examining the effect of extra-linguistic information, such as eye gaze, integrated with linguistic informa-tion on multi-modal reference resolution. In our evaluation, we employ eye gaze information together with other linguistic factors in machine learning, while in prior work such as Kelleher (2006) and Prasov and Chai (2008) the incorporation of eye gaze and linguistic clues was heuristically realised. Conducting our empirical evalu-ation using a data set extended the REX-J corpus (Spanger et al., 2010) including eye gaze information, we examine which types of clues are useful on these three data sets, which consist largely of pronouns, non-pronouns and both respectively. Our re-sults demonstrate that a dynamically mov-ing visible indicator within the computer display (e.g. a mouse cursor) contributes to reference resolution for pronouns, while eye gaze information is more useful for the resolution of non-pronouns. 1
Optimizing Neutron Production Rates from D-D Fusion in an Inertial Electrostatic Confinement Device (2005)

Detection of explosives has been identified as a near term commercial opportunity for using a fusion plasma. Typical explosive compositions contain low Z material (C, N, O) which are not easily detected using conventional x-rays or metal detectors. However, 2.45 MeV neutrons produced in a D-D fusion reaction can be used for detection of explosives or other clandestine materials in suitcases, packages, or shipping containers.Steady-state D-D operation is possible using an Inertial Electrostatic Confinement (IEC) fusion device. The University of Wisconsin IEC device has produced D-D neutrons at 1.8 × 108 neutrons/second at a true cathode voltage of 166 kV and a meter current of 68 mA. These neutron production rates are approaching the levels required for the detection of explosives. In order to increase and optimize the neutron production rate in the IEC device, experiments were performed altering the cathode’s size (diameter), geometry, and material composition. Preliminary results indicate that significant differences in neutron production rates are not achieved by altering the geometry or material composition of the cathode. However, the neutron production rate was found to increase approximately 20% by doubling the cathode’s diameter from 10 cm to 20 cm. In addition, increasing the cathode voltage from 34 kV to 94 kV at a meter current of 30 mA increased the neutron production rate from 1.24 × 106 n/s to 2.83 × 107 n/s.
Joint Power Allocation and Load Balancing Optimization for Energy-Efficient Cell-Free Massive MIMO Networks (2020)

Large-scale distributed antenna systems with many access points (APs) that serve the users by coherent joint transmission is being considered for 5G-and-beyond networks. The technology is called Cell-free Massive MIMO and can provide a more uniform service level to the users than a conventional cellular topology. For a given user set, only a subset of the APs is likely needed to satisfy the users' performance demands, particularly outside the peak traffic hours. To find achieve an energy-efficient load balancing, we minimize the total downlink power consumption at the APs, considering both the transmit powers and hardware dissipation. APs can be temporarily turned off to reduce the latter part. The formulated optimization problem is non-convex but, nevertheless, a globally optimal solution is obtained by solving a mixed-integer second-order cone program. Since the computational complexity is prohibitive for real-time implementation, we also propose two low-complexity algorithms that exploit the inherent group-sparsity and the optimized transmit powers in the problem formulation. Numerical results manifest that our optimization algorithms can greatly reduce the power consumption compared to keeping all APs turned on and only minimizing the transmit powers. Moreover, the low-complexity algorithms can effectively handle the power allocation and AP activation for large-scale networks.
Crystal and molecular structures of monomethyl esters of PDE-I and PDE-II, new inhibitors of cyclic adenosine-3',5'-monophosphate phosphodiesterase. (1978)

The structures of PDE-I and PDE-II, inhibitors of cyclic adenosine-3', 5'-monophosphate phosphodiesterase, were established as 3-carbamoyl-1, 2-dihydro-4-hydroxy-5-methoxy-3-H-pyrrolo[3, 2-e]indole-7-carboxylic acid and its 3-acetyl homologue, by X-ray diffraction study of monomethyl derivatives.
TWAMP Light Extensions for Segment Routing Networks (1998)

Segment Routing (SR) leverages the source routing paradigm. SR is
applicable to both Multiprotocol Label Switching (SR-MPLS) and IPv6
(SRv6) data planes. This document describes RFC 5357 (Two-Way Active
Measurement Protocol (TWAMP) Light) extensions for Delay and Loss
Measurement in Segment Routing networks, for both SR-MPLS and SRv6
data planes.
Antigenic responses are hallmarks of fibrotic interstitial lung diseases independent of underlying etiologies (2023)

Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) are heterogeneous conditions that may lead to progressive fibrosis and death of affected individuals. Despite diversity in clinical manifestations, enlargement of lung-associated lymph nodes (LLN) in fibrotic ILD patients predicts worse survival. Herein, we revealed a common adaptive immune landscape in LLNs of all ILD patients, characterized by highly activated germinal centers and antigen-activated T cells including regulatory T cells (Tregs). In support of these findings, we identified serum reactivity to 17 candidate auto-antigens in ILD patients through a proteome-wide screening using phage immunoprecipitation sequencing. Autoantibody responses to actin binding LIM protein 1 (ABLIM1), a protein highly expressed in aberrant basaloid cells of fibrotic lungs, were correlated with LLN frequencies of T follicular helper cells and Tregs in ILD patients. Together, we demonstrate that end-stage ILD patients have converging immune mechanisms, in part driven by antigen-specific immune responses, which may contribute to disease progression.
Guest editorial (2002)

editorial Free Access Share on Guest editorial: Special issue on computer automated multi-paradigm modeling Authors: Pieter J. Mosterman The MathWorks, Inc. Natick, Massachusetts The MathWorks, Inc. Natick, MassachusettsView Profile , Hans Vangheluwe McGill University Montreal, Canada McGill University Montreal, CanadaView Profile Authors Info & Claims ACM Transactions on Modeling and Computer SimulationVolume 12Issue 4October 2002 pp 249–255https://doi.org/10.1145/643120.643121Online:01 October 2002Publication History 34citation701DownloadsMetricsTotal Citations34Total Downloads701Last 12 Months13Last 6 weeks0 Get Citation AlertsNew Citation Alert added!This alert has been successfully added and will be sent to:You will be notified whenever a record that you have chosen has been cited.To manage your alert preferences, click on the button below.Manage my AlertsNew Citation Alert!Please log in to your account Save to BinderSave to BinderCreate a New BinderNameCancelCreateExport CitationPublisher SiteeReaderPDF
Metal Catalysts for Heterogeneous Catalysis: From Single Atoms to Nanoclusters and Nanoparticles (2018)

Metal species with different size (single atoms, nanoclusters, and nanoparticles) show different catalytic behavior for various heterogeneous catalytic reactions. It has been shown in the literature that many factors including the particle size, shape, chemical composition, metal-support interaction, and metal-reactant/solvent interaction can have significant influences on the catalytic properties of metal catalysts. The recent developments of well-controlled synthesis methodologies and advanced characterization tools allow one to correlate the relationships at the molecular level. In this Review, the electronic and geometric structures of single atoms, nanoclusters, and nanoparticles will be discussed. Furthermore, we will summarize the catalytic applications of single atoms, nanoclusters, and nanoparticles for different types of reactions, including CO oxidation, selective oxidation, selective hydrogenation, organic reactions, electrocatalytic, and photocatalytic reactions. We will compare the results obtained from different systems and try to give a picture on how different types of metal species work in different reactions and give perspectives on the future directions toward better understanding of the catalytic behavior of different metal entities (single atoms, nanoclusters, and nanoparticles) in a unifying manner.
ChemInform Abstract: Centrally Acting α1‐Adrenoceptor Agonists Based on Hexahydronaphth(2,3‐b)‐1,4‐oxazines and Octahydrobenzo(g)quinolines. (1992)

Abstract ChemInform is a weekly Abstracting Service, delivering concise information at a glance that was extracted from about 100 leading journals. To access a ChemInform Abstract of an article which was published elsewhere, please select a “Full Text” option. The original article is trackable via the “References” option.
Estrogen modulation of epithelial permeability in cervical-vaginal cells of premenopausal and postmenopausal women (2007)

The results suggest that the transient estrogen decrease in RLIS is mediated by modulation of actomyosin, and it is affected by the aging process. In contrast, the late persistent decrease in RTJ is mediated by occludin degradation and is unrelated to aging.
The Next Generation 4500 V / 3000 A BIGT Stakpak Modules (2017)

In this paper, we introduce the next generation Stakpak module employing 4500V BIGT chips which combine both IGBT and diode mode operation in a single structure. This newly developed chip has been optimized for hard switching applications, which together with the an improved Stakpak module layout yields the most powerful IGBT-based device up to date with a current rating of 3000A. One of the most important features of this device is its high surge current capability, which is achieved independently of the gate-driving conditions. The paper will cover the chip and module design aspects supported by a full range of static and dynamic results at module level.
Identification and Characterization of a pSLA2 Plasmid Locus Required for Linear DNA Replication and Circular Plasmid Stable Inheritance in Streptomyces lividans (2003)

Streptomyces linear plasmids and linear chromosomes can replicate also in a circular form when their telomeres are deleted. The 17-kb linear plasmid pSLA2 has been a useful model in studies of such replicons. Here we report that the minimal origin initiating replication of pSLA2-derived plasmids as circular molecules cannot propagate these plasmids in a linear mode unless they also contain a novel plasmid-encoded locus, here named rlrA (required for linear replication). In contrast with the need for rlrA to accomplish replication of telomere-containing linear plasmids, expression of rlrA, which encodes two LuxR family regulatory domains, interferes with the establishment of pSLA2 in circular form in Streptomyces lividans transformants. The additional presence of an adjacent divergently transcribed locus, rorA (rlrA override), which strongly resembles the kor (kil override) transcription control genes identified previously on Streptomyces plasmids, reversed the detrimental effects of rlrA on plasmid establishment and additionally stabilized circular plasmid inheritance by spores during the S. lividans life cycle. While the effects of the rlrA/rorA locus of pSLA2 were seen also on linear plasmids derived from the unrelated SLP2 replicon, they did not extend to plasmids whose replication was initiated at a cloned chromosomal origin. Our results establish the existence of, and provide the initial description of, a novel plasmid-borne regulatory system that differentially affects the propagation of linear and circular plasmids in Streptomyces.
ChemInform Abstract: Targeting Therapy Using a Monoclonal Antibody Against Tumor Vascular Endothelium (2000)

Abstract ChemInform is a weekly Abstracting Service, delivering concise information at a glance that was extracted from about 100 leading journals. To access a ChemInform Abstract of an article which was published elsewhere, please select a “Full Text” option. The original article is trackable via the “References” option.
Measurement of the cross sections of $\Xi^0_{\rm c}$ and $\Xi^+_{\rm c}$ baryons and branching-fraction ratio BR($\Xi^0_{\rm c} \rightarrow \Xi^-{\rm e}^+\nu_{\rm e}$)/BR($\Xi^0_{\rm c} \rightarrow \Xi^-\pi^+$) in pp collisions at 13 TeV (2021)

The $p_{\rm T}$-differential cross sections of prompt charm-strange baryons $\Xi^0_{\rm c}$ and $\Xi^+_{\rm c}$ were measured at midrapidity ($|y| < 0.5$) in proton$-$proton (pp) collisions at a centre-of-mass energy $\sqrt{s}=13$ TeV with the ALICE detector at the LHC. The $\Xi^0_{\rm c}$ baryon was reconstructed via both the semileptonic decay ($\Xi^{-}{\rm e^{+}}\nu_{\rm e}$) and the hadronic decay ($\Xi^{-}{\rm \pi^{+}}$) channels. The $\Xi^+_{\rm c}$ baryon was reconstructed via the hadronic decay ($\Xi^{-}\pi^{+}\pi^{+}$) channel. The branching-fraction ratio $\rm {\rm BR}(\Xi_c^0\rightarrow \Xi^-e^+\nu_e)/\rm {\rm BR}(\Xi_c^0\rightarrow \Xi^{-}\pi^+)=$ 1.38 $\pm$ 0.14 (stat) $\pm$ 0.22 (syst) was measured with a total uncertainty reduced by a factor of about 3 with respect to the current world average reported by the Particle Data Group. The transverse momentum ($p_{\rm T}$) dependence of the $\Xi^0_{\rm c}$- and $\Xi^+_{\rm c}$-baryon production relative to the ${\rm D^0}$-meson and to the $\Sigma^{0,+,++}_{\rm c}$- and $\Lambda^+_{\rm c}$-baryon production are reported. The baryon-to-meson ratio increases towards low $p_{\rm T}$ up to a value of approximately 0.3. The measurements are compared with various models that take different hadronisation mechanisms into consideration. The results provide stringent constraints to these theoretical calculations and additional evidence that different processes are involved in charm hadronisation in electron$-$positron ($\rm e^+e^-$) and hadronic collisions.
Passive Alignment and Mounting of LiNbO$_3$ Waveguide Chips on Si Substrates by Low-Temperature Solid-State Bonding of Au (2011)

In this study, passive alignment and mounting of lithium niobate (LiNbO <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">3</sub> ) chips, with a large mismatch in the coefficient of thermal expansion with most semiconductors, are demonstrated for hybrid-integrated optical devices. LiNbO <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">3</sub> chips were aligned passively using the visual index alignment method and were subsequently bonded on the Si substrates by low-temperature solid-state bonding with Au microbumps, which allow for electrical connections and heat dissipation. Au-Au bonding was carried out at 100°C in ambient air after surface activation by argon RF plasma. The vertical bonding accuracy was determined by assessing the height variations of the Au microbumps due to the plastic deformation in the bonding process. The bonding accuracies in the horizontal and vertical directions were estimated to be within ±1 μm. Average excess loss due to misalignment between titanium-diffused single-mode LiNbO <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">3</sub> waveguides and V-groove-guided single-mode fibers was about 0.5-dBm per interface (wavelength: 1.55 μm).
Performance of a Concurrent Link SDMA MAC Under Practical PHY Operating Conditions (2011)

Space division multiple access (SDMA)-based medium access control (MAC) protocols have been proposed to enable concurrent communications and improve link throughput in multi-input–multi-output (MIMO) ad hoc networks. For the most part, the works appearing in the literature make idealized and simplifying assumptions about the underlying physical layer and some aspects of the link adaptation protocol. The result is that the performance predicted by such works may not necessarily be a good predictor of the actual performance in a fully deployed system. In this paper, we look to introduce elements into the SDMA-MAC concept that would allow us to better predict their performance under realistic operating conditions. Using a generic SDMA MAC, we look at how the network sum throughput changes with the introduction of the following: 1) use of the more practical MMSE algorithm, instead of the zero-forcing or singular-value-decomposition-based nulling algorithms used for receive beamnulling; 2) impact of channel estimation errors; 3) introduction of link adaptation mechanism specifically designed for concurrent SDMA MACs; and 4) incorporation of TX beamforming along with RX beamnulling. Following on the transmission window during which concurrent transmissions are allowed by the MAC, we qualify the impact of each of these four elements in isolation. At the conclusion, the performance of a system that incorporates elements 1–4 is presented and compared against the baseline system, showing an improvement of up to five times in the overall network sum throughput.
PNA bearing 5-azidomethyluracil (2012)

Fmoc- and Boc-protected modified monomers bearing 5-azidomethyluracil nucleobase were synthesized. Four different solid-phase synthetic strategies were tested in order to evaluate the application of this series of monomers for the solid-phase synthesis of modified PNA. The azide was used as masked amine for the introduction of amide-linked functional groups, allowing the production of a library of compounds starting from a single modified monomer. The azide function was also exploited as reactive group for the modification of PNA in solution via azide-alkyne click cycloaddition.
Chromosome-length genome assembly and karyotype of the endangered black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) (2023)

The black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) narrowly avoided extinction to become an oft-cited example of the benefits of intensive management, research, and collaboration to save a species through ex situ conservation breeding and reintroduction into its former range. However, the species remains at risk due to possible inbreeding, disease susceptibility, and multiple fertility challenges. Here, we report the de novo genome assembly of a male black-footed ferret generated through a combination of linked-read sequencing, optical mapping, and Hi-C proximity ligation. In addition, we report the karyotype for this species, which was used to anchor and assign chromosome numbers to the chromosome-length scaffolds. The draft assembly was ~2.5 Gb in length, with 95.6% of it anchored to 19 chromosome-length scaffolds, corresponding to the 2n = 38 chromosomes revealed by the karyotype. The assembly has contig and scaffold N50 values of 148.8 kbp and 145.4 Mbp, respectively, and is up to 96% complete based on BUSCO analyses. Annotation of the assembly, including evidence from RNA-seq data, identified 21,406 protein-coding genes and a repeat content of 37.35%. Phylogenomic analyses indicated that the black-footed ferret diverged from the European polecat/domestic ferret lineage 1.6 million yr ago. This assembly will enable research on the conservation genomics of black-footed ferrets and thereby aid in the further restoration of this endangered species.
Phenylated polyimides via bifunctional monomers (1983)

Abstract The synthesis of two phenylated bifunctional monomers, dimethyl 4‐(4‐( p ‐aminophenoxy)phenyl)‐3,5,6‐triphenylphthalate and dimethyl 4‐(4‐(4‐( p ‐aminophenoxy)phenoxy)phenyl)‐3,5,6‐triphenylphthlate, was accomplished. Polymerization in solution or by a bulk polymerization procedure yielded a series of low molecular weight phenylated polyimides. The polymers were soluble in chlorinated hydrocarbons and exhibited thermal stabilities comparable to other polyimide systems.
Optimized Cost Function of Multi-Layer Perceptron for Fibre Non-Linear Impairment Mitigation in Coherent 200-Gbps DP-16QAM Transmission System (2022)

We show here that the Huber Cost Function is more efficient than Mean Squared Error metric to train a multi-layer perceptron in strong fibre nonlinear regime for single-channel coherent 200-Gbps Dual-Polarization 16QAM transmission.
Sub-Parts Per Million NO2 Chemi-Transistor Sensors Based on Composite Porous Silicon/Gold Nanostructures Prepared by Metal-Assisted Etching (2015)

Surface doping of nano/mesostructured materials with metal nanoparticles to promote and optimize chemi-transistor sensing performance represents the most advanced research trend in the field of solid-state chemical sensing. In spite of the promising results emerging from metal-doping of a number of nanostructured semiconductors, its applicability to silicon-based chemi-transistor sensors has been hindered so far by the difficulties in integrating the composite metal-silicon nanostructures using the complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology. Here we propose a facile and effective top-down method for the high-yield fabrication of chemi-transistor sensors making use of composite porous silicon/gold nanostructures (cSiAuNs) acting as sensing gate. In particular, we investigate the integration of cSiAuNs synthesized by metal-assisted etching (MAE), using gold nanoparticles (NPs) as catalyst, in solid-state junction-field-effect transistors (JFETs), aimed at the detection of NO2 down to 100 parts per billion (ppb). The chemi-transistor sensors, namely cSiAuJFETs, are CMOS compatible, operate at room temperature, and are reliable, sensitive, and fully recoverable for the detection of NO2 at concentrations between 100 and 500 ppb, up to 48 h of continuous operation.
Supplementary Figure Legends from The Magnitude of Androgen Receptor Positivity in Breast Cancer Is Critical for Reliable Prediction of Disease Outcome (2023)

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Syndrome-Coupled Rate-Compatible Error-Correcting Codes: Theory and Application (2020)

Rate-compatible error-correcting codes (ECCs), which consist of a set of extended codes, are of practical interest in both wireless communications and data storage. In this work, we first study the lower bounds for rate-compatible ECCs, thus proving the existence of good rate-compatible codes. Then, we propose a general framework for constructing rate-compatible ECCs based on cosets and syndromes of a set of nested linear codes. We evaluate our construction from two points of view. From a combinatorial perspective, we show that we can construct rate-compatible codes with increasing minimum distances, and we discuss decoding algorithms and correctable patterns of errors and erasures. From a probabilistic point of view, we prove that we are able to construct capacity-achieving rate-compatible codes, generalizing a recent construction of capacity-achieving rate-compatible polar codes. Applications of rate-compatible codes to data storage are considered. We design two-level rate-compatible codes based on Bose-Chaudhuri-Hocquenghem (BCH) and low-density parity-check (LDPC) codes which are two popular codes widely used in the data storage industry, and then we evaluate the performance of these codes in multi-level cell (MLC) flash memories. We also examine code performance on binary and $q$ -ary symmetric channels. Finally, we briefly discuss two variations of our main construction and their relative performance.
Design and Fabrication of Cherenkov Counters for the Detection of SNM (2011)

The need for large‐size detectors for long‐range active interrogation (AI) detection of SNM has generated interest in water‐based detector technologies. Water Cherenkov Detectors (WCD) were selected for this research because of their transportability, scalability, and an inherent energy threshold. The detector design and analysis was completed using the Geant4 toolkit. It was demonstrated both computationally and experimentally that it is possible to use WCD to detect and characterize gamma rays. Absolute efficiency of the detector (with no energy cuts applied) was determined to be around 30% for a 60Co source.