gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Measurement of the branching fractions of the decays $D^+\rightarrow K^-K ^+K^+$, $D^+\rightarrow \pi^-\pi^+K^+$ and $D^+_s\rightarrow \pi^-K^+K^+ (2019)

The branching fractions of the doubly Cabibbo-suppressed decays $D^+\rightarrow K^-K^+K^+$, $D^+\rightarrow \pi^-\pi^+K^+$ and $D^+_s\rightarrow\pi^-K^+K^+$ are measured using the decays $D^+\rightarrow K^-\pi^+\pi^+$ and $D^+_s\rightarrow K^-K^+\pi^+$ as normalisation channels. The measurements are performed using proton-proton collision data collected with the LHCb detector at a centre-of-mass energy of 8 TeV, corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 2.0 fb$^{-1}$. The results are 
\begin{align} 
\frac {\mathcal{B}(D^+\rightarrow K^-K^+K^+)} {\mathcal{B}(D^+\rightarrow K^-\pi^+\pi^+)}& = (6.541 \pm 0.025 \pm 0.042) \times 10^{-4},\nonumber 
\frac {\mathcal{B}(D^+\rightarrow \pi^-\pi^+K^+)} {\mathcal{B}(D^+\rightarrow K^-\pi^+\pi^+)}& = (5.231 \pm 0.009 \pm 0.023) \times 10^{-3}, \nonumber 
\frac {\mathcal{B}(D^+_s\rightarrow\pi^-K^+K^+)} {\mathcal{B}(D^+_s\rightarrow K^-K^+\pi^+)}& = (2.372 \pm 0.024 \pm 0.025) \times 10^{-3},\nonumber 
\end{align} where the uncertainties are statistical and systematic, respectively. These are the most precise measurements up to date.
Enhanced Top-Down Protein Characterization with Electron Capture Dissociation and Cyclic Ion Mobility Spectrometry (2022)

Tandem mass spectrometry of denatured, multiply charged high mass protein precursor ions yield extremely dense spectra with hundreds of broad and overlapping product ion isotopic distributions of differing charge states that yield an elevated baseline of unresolved "noise" centered about the precursor ion. Development of mass analyzers and signal processing methods to increase mass resolving power and manipulation of precursor and product ion charge through solution additives or ion-ion reactions have been thoroughly explored as solutions to spectral congestion. Here, we demonstrate the utility of electron capture dissociation (ECD) coupled with high-resolution cyclic ion mobility spectrometry (cIMS) to greatly increase top-down protein characterization capabilities. Congestion of protein ECD spectra was reduced using cIMS of the ECD product ions and "mobility fractions", that is, extracted mass spectra for segments of the 2D mobiligram (<i>m</i>/<i>z</i> versus drift time). For small proteins, such as ubiquitin (8.6 kDa), where mass resolving power was not the limiting factor for characterization, pre-IMS ECD and mobility fractions did not significantly increase protein sequence coverage, but an increase in the number of identified product ions was observed. However, a dramatic increase in performance, measured by protein sequence coverage, was observed for larger and more highly charged species, such as the +35 charge state of carbonic anhydrase (29 kDa). Pre-IMS ECD combined with mobility fractions yielded a 135% increase in the number of annotated isotope clusters and a 75% increase in unique product ions compared to processing without using the IMS dimension. These results yielded 89% sequence coverage for carbonic anhydrase.
Real time optical monitoring of properties of silicon thin film solar panels (2010)

Optical monitoring was performed during deposition of a variety of amorphous and polycrystalline silicon absorbers inside the chamber during solar panel manufacturing with the purpose of providing adaptive control of the film quality in real time. We monitored the specular and diffuse reflectance in a broad spectral region and at one fixed wavelength simultaneously. The results show optical constant and material bandgap inhomogeneity of the growing films as well as film thickness non-uniformity over the area of the panel. This information gives the manufacturer the ability to improve the film quality as it is being deposited, increase the panel conversion efficiency, improve manufacturing yield and reduce cost.
Multiancestry Genome-Wide Association Study of Lipid Levels Incorporating Gene-Alcohol Interactions (2019)

A person's lipid profile is influenced by genetic variants and alcohol consumption, but the contribution of interactions between these exposures has not been studied. We therefore incorporated gene-alcohol interactions into a multiancestry genome-wide association study of levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglycerides. We included 45 studies in stage 1 (genome-wide discovery) and 66 studies in stage 2 (focused follow-up), for a total of 394,584 individuals from 5 ancestry groups. Analyses covered the period July 2014-November 2017. Genetic main effects and interaction effects were jointly assessed by means of a 2-degrees-of-freedom (df) test, and a 1-df test was used to assess the interaction effects alone. Variants at 495 loci were at least suggestively associated (P < 1 × 10-6) with lipid levels in stage 1 and were evaluated in stage 2, followed by combined analyses of stage 1 and stage 2. In the combined analysis of stages 1 and 2, a total of 147 independent loci were associated with lipid levels at P < 5 × 10-8 using 2-df tests, of which 18 were novel. No genome-wide-significant associations were found testing the interaction effect alone. The novel loci included several genes (proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 5 (PCSK5), vascular endothelial growth factor B (VEGFB), and apolipoprotein B mRNA editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide 1 (APOBEC1) complementation factor (A1CF)) that have a putative role in lipid metabolism on the basis of existing evidence from cellular and experimental models.
Organic photovoltaics incorporating electron conducting exciton blocking layers (2011)

We demonstrate that 3,4,9,10 perylenetetracarboxylic bisbenzimidazole (PTCBI) and 1,4,5,8-napthalene-tetracarboxylic-dianhydride (NTCDA) can function as electron conducting and exciton blocking layers when interposed between the acceptor layer and cathode. A low-resistance contact is provided by PTCBI, while NTCDA acts as an exciton blocking layer and optical spacer. Both materials serve as efficient electron conductors, leading to a fill factor as high as 0.70. By using an NTCDA/PTCBI compound blocking layer structure in a functionalized-squaraine/C60-based device, we obtain a spectrally corrected power conversion efficiency of 5.1±0.1% under 1 sun, AM 1.5G simulated solar illumination, an improvement of &amp;gt;25% compared to an analogous device using a conventional bathocuproine layer that has previously been shown to conduct electrons via damage-induced midgap states.
Low Potentiality of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Gene Insertion/Deletion Polymorphism as a Useful Predictive Marker for Carotid Atherogenesis in a Large General Population of a Japanese City (2001)

Our present data suggest that ACE I/D polymorphism is not potentially a useful predictive marker for carotid atherogenesis when investigated in a large and homogeneous general Japanese population of 4031 subjects, a finding similar to that in a Caucasian population study, the Perth Carotid Ultrasound Disease Assessment Study, an Australian study based on a general population using 1111 subjects.
Essential 170-kDa subunit for degradation of crystalline cellulose by Clostridium cellulovorans cellulase. (1990)

The cellulase complex from Clostridium cellulovorans has been purified and its subunit composition determined. The complex exhibits cellulase activity against crystalline cellulose as well as carboxymethylcellulase (CMCase) and cellobiohydrolase activities. Three major subunits are present with molecular masses of 170, 100, and 70 kDa. The 100-kDa subunit is the major CMCase, although at least four other, minor subunits show CMCase activity. The 170-kDa subunit has the highest affinity for cellulose, does not have detectable enzymatic activity, but is necessary for cellulase activity. Immunological studies indicate that the 170-kDa subunit is not required for binding of the catalytic subunits to cellulose and therefore does not function solely as an anchor protein. Thus this core subunit must have multiple functions. We propose a working hypothesis that the binding of the 170-kDa subunit converts the crystalline cellulose to a form that is capable of being hydrolyzed in a cooperative fashion by the associated catalytic subunits.
Implementation of a Si-rich SiON nucleation layer for an improved selective SiGe HBT architecture (2003)

A Si-rich SiON is implemented as nucleation layer in a selective SiGe HBT architecture to improve the SiGe base layer process window and the reactor throughput. The concept is demonstrated in a 0.35 /spl mu/m BiCMOS technology.
Potassium hydroxide mount as an easy bedside test for early detection of cutaneous mucormycosis (2021)

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Invited Presentation: High-Energy Cathode Material for Advanced Lithium-Ion Batteries (2014)

A great attention has been made on development of lithium-ion batteries with high energy density and long cycle life for automotive applications such as plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) and electric vehicles (EV). A successful use in the automotive sectors, where both energy density and safety is of great importance, requires further increase in energy density, cycle life, and safety. Meeting this challenge has centered on finding new cathode materials with high capacity and excellent safety which is the major factor deciding for the real battery applications One of the promising candidates for such batteries, Li[Ni 0.8 Co 0.1 Mn 0.1 ]O 2 (Ni-rich NCM) and Li[Ni 0.8 Co 0.15 Al 0.05 ]O 2 (NCA) have been studied extensively for the last decade [1,2]. Though these materials deliver high capacity of 200 mAh g -1 (4.3 V cutoff voltage), they exhibit very poor thermal characteristics and cycling stability, particularly elevated temperature]. One of the most promising oxides is a core-shell (with gradient) [3] or full concentration gradient lithium nickel-cobalt-manganese oxide [4] composed of a Mn-rich outer surface providing excellent safety and Ni-rich center achieving high capacity. This new approach has made it possible to design and develop materials with different gradient compositions and slopes within a particle. In this presentation, we report a novel cathode material with two slope full concentration gradients (TSFCG) of Ni, Co, and Mn ions extending throughout each particle to increase average active redox species of Ni concentration and the lower Mn concentration in the particle outer surface. The Ni-rich TSFCG delivers a high capacity of more than 200 mAh g -1 (4.3 V cutoff voltage) with excellent cycle life and good thermal properties. Furthermore, the electrochemical and thermal properties of the TSFCG were compared with those of NCA and conventional cathode (C.C.). References: Kostecki, R. &amp; McLarnon, F.: Local-probe studies of degradation of composite LiNi 0 . 8 Co 0 . 15 Al 0 . 05 O 2 cathodes in high-power lithium-ion cells. Electrochem. Solid State Lett. , 2004, 7, p. A380_A383. Kim, M.-H., Shin, H.-S., Shin, D. &amp; Sun, Y.-K.: Synthesis and electrochemical properties of Li[Ni 0 . 8 Co 0 . 1 Mn 0 . 1 ]O 2 and Li[Ni 0 . 8 Co 0 . 2 ]O 2 via co-precipitation. J. Power Sources , 2006, 159, p. 1328-1333. Sun, Y.-K. Sun, Myung S.-T., Park B.-C., Prakash J., Belharouak I., Amine K.: High-energy cathode material for long-life and safe lithium batteries, Nature Mat. , 2009, 8 (4), p. 320-324. Sun Y.-K. Sun, Chen Z., Noh H.-J., Lee D.-J., Jung H.-G., Ren Y., Wang S., Yoon C. S., Myung S.-T., Amine K.: Nanostructured high-energy cathode materials for advanced lithium batteries, Nature Mat. , 2012, 11(11), p. 942-947.
Evaluation of defect repair of EUV mask absorber layer (2005)

Nano-machining repair technique is relatively new technology for photomask repairing. The advantages of this technique are low substrate damage, precise edge placement accuracy and improved Z height accuracy comparison with Laser zapper or FIB GAE repair techniques. In this work, we have evaluated nano-machining technique capability for EUV mask repair. To get good wafer print results, additional side etch(X bias) and depth etch (Z bias) were needed. Defect repaired region was evaluated using CD-SEM, AFM and wafer print test. Good repair profile and good wafer print results were successfully obtained.
Aberration theory in the design of rugged optical systems (1992)

Optical designs for hypersonic vehicles and other hostile environments are discussed, with emphasis placed on the aberrations of alternate design concepts. By using the conceptual framework of the lens design continuum, the aberrations of specific regions of lens design space are explored. First, the lens design continuum is defined as a set of orthogonal coordinate axes. These axes are defined by surface curvatures, thicknesses, and material indices and also by numerical aperture, field of view, and entrance pupil location. Lens systems, defined as lens vectors, are then rotated through lens design space by using well defined lens transformation matrices. By explicitly defining the function and resulting lens quality for a specific lens transformation, they can then be arbitrarily applied to a given lens vector, yielding known results. These transformations allow generalities of the lens design continuum to be explicitly defined. The symmetries and characteristics of the lens design continuum are explored.
Isolation of recombinant cysteine dioxygenase protein from Trichophyton mentagrophytes (2010)

Cysteine dioxygenase (CDO, EC 1.13.11.20) catalyses the oxygenation of cysteine to cysteine sulphinic acid leading to the production of sulphite, sulphate and taurine as the final metabolites of cysteine catabolism. Keratinolytic fungi secrete sulphite and sulphate to reduce disulphide bridges in host tissue keratin proteins as the first step of keratinolysis. In the present study, we describe the identification of cDNA, as well as expression and characterisation of recombinant CDO protein from Trichophyton mentagrophytes. The cDNA was amplified using primers designed on the basis of high conservancy CDO regions identified in other fungi. PCR product was cloned and sequenced. Recombinant CDO was expressed in Escherichia coli, and affinity purified and identified by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization - time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS). Enzyme activity was assayed by monitoring the production of cysteine sulphinate using mass spectrometry. The Cdo cDNA encodes for a protein consisting of 219 amino acids. Recombinant CDO protein C-terminally fused with a His tag was purified by affinity chromatography. The CDO purified under native condition was proved to be enzymatically active. Protein identity was confirmed by MALDI-TOF MS. Comparison of cDNA sequence with those identified in other fungi revealed significant homology. Identification of T. mentagrophytes CDO provides indispensable tools for future studies of dermatophyte pathogenicity and development of new approaches for prevention and therapy.
Advanced simulation tool for the optimal management of photovoltaic generation in combined systems (2013)

Photovoltaic generation is characterized by a low predictability, a high variability and a low controllability. Consequently, photovoltaic systems may be combined with energy storage devices, controllable loads or conventional sources in order to reduce the critical impacts related to their large scale integration into power systems. Such combinations lead to a need of energy management tools. This paper presents the development of a generic simulation tool for the energy management of combined power systems including photovoltaic generation. The developed software is named M2C, standing for Multi-Models Multi-Components. In this paper, the authors present the objectives and the proposed approach adopted for the development of M2C. Example of simulations carried out with M2C are shown for three case studies: a 50 electrical vehicle fleet combined with a PV system, a combined PV-storage plant connected to the grid and a stand-alone hybrid power plant including PV systems, diesel gensets and storage for supplying a village load.
A Laser-Based Optical Approach for Measuring Scour Depth around Hydraulic Structures (2010)

This paper describes a method using laser-based optical instrumentation to measure scour depth around hydraulic structures after flume tests. This laser-based optical approach utilizes a laser light sheet and digital camera. This method is nonintrusive, easy to setup and has high spatial resolution. A validation case of measuring a 3-D concave shape with known dimensions was conducted to evaluate the uncertainty of the proposed methodology. The intrinsic uncertainty limit represented by the laser sheet thickness is reached, and this simple procedure is suitable for obtaining meaningful results with an acceptable level of accuracy. The performance of applying a hooked collar as a scour countermeasure around a circular pier, rectangular pier and 2-D streamlined pier was studied and tested inside a flume. The scour depth data were measured and recorded with the described laser-based optical technique. The hooked collar reduced the maximum local scour depth by 60% at the optimal collar location; but it was importantly observed that this location strongly depends upon the local flow conditions such as the incoming flow speed, flow depth and pier width.
Thermal simulation for IC devices with large number of heat sources (2010)

Due to increasing component density in electronic devices, transient thermal simulations are required to be able to deal with a large number of small size heat sources in a large modeling domain. This paper presents a four-step modeling methodology, which can be applied to this type of thermal problems. The method is composed of multi-scale models and focuses on temporal and spatial temperatures of small size heat sources in a relatively large domain. In large-sale model, small size components are replaced with large volumes, and their material properties are also changed to conserve the thermal resistances and capacitances of the small components. Results from the large-scale model are used as boundary conditions for small-scale model. Mesh reduction and less computation time are the major benefits of the method as compared to directly modeling whole devices. The method is explained and discussed step by step. An example based on a simplified electronic board configuration is provided to demonstrate the methodology.
Susceptibility to Simian Immunodeficiency Virus Ex Vivo Predicts Outcome of a Prime-Boost Vaccine After SIVmac239 Challenge (2009)

VVR thus served as a better predictor of protective capacity of the vaccine regimen in these monkeys. We suggest that VVR be considered in the evaluation of candidate AIDS vaccines in humans.
One-Dimensional Predictive Emission Monitoring Model for Gas Turbine Combustors (1997)

Current predictive emission monitoring (PEM) techniques are briefly reviewed and the concept for a general predictive model was favorably evaluated. Utilizing the commercial process simulation software ASPEN PLUS®, a one dimensional model based on fundamental principles of gas turbine thermodynamics and combustion processes was constructed. Employing a set of 22 reactions including the Zeldovich mechanism, the model predicted for thermal NOx formation. It accounted for combustor geometry, dilution air injection along the combustor annulus, convective heat transfer across the liner, flame length, and full-load inlet flows. The combustor was subdivided into slices, each of which was modeled by a plug flow reactor, giving insight into profiles of NOx formation, species concentration and temperature along the combustor’s length, as well as quantifying the residence time in the combustor. The simulation predicted the levels of NOx for a particular gas turbine combustor and determined the effects of various parameters, such as flame length, hydrocarbon conversion ratio and recycle zones.
VALUE OF INITIAL PROSTATE-SPECIFIC ANTIGEN (PSA) FOR PREDICTING THE POST-PROSTATECTOMY PSA PROGRESSION IN PATIENTS WITH INITIAL PSA ≥20 ng/ml AND NO DISTANT METASTASES (2008)

You have accessJournal of Urology1 Apr 2008VALUE OF INITIAL PROSTATE-SPECIFIC ANTIGEN (PSA) FOR PREDICTING THE POST-PROSTATECTOMY PSA PROGRESSION IN PATIENTS WITH INITIAL PSA ≥20 ng/ml AND NO DISTANT METASTASES Young Deuk Choi, Won Sik Ham, Kang Su Cho, Won Suk Jung, Sang Woon Kim, Joong Shik Lee, and Dong Suk Kim Young Deuk ChoiYoung Deuk Choi More articles by this author , Won Sik HamWon Sik Ham More articles by this author , Kang Su ChoKang Su Cho More articles by this author , Won Suk JungWon Suk Jung More articles by this author , Sang Woon KimSang Woon Kim More articles by this author , Joong Shik LeeJoong Shik Lee More articles by this author , and Dong Suk KimDong Suk Kim More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-5347(08)61173-8AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail "VALUE OF INITIAL PROSTATE-SPECIFIC ANTIGEN (PSA) FOR PREDICTING THE POST-PROSTATECTOMY PSA PROGRESSION IN PATIENTS WITH INITIAL PSA ≥20 ng/ml AND NO DISTANT METASTASES." The Journal of Urology, 179(4S), p. 401 © 2008 by American Urological AssociationFiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 179Issue 4SApril 2008Page: 401 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2008 by American Urological AssociationMetricsAuthor Information Young Deuk Choi More articles by this author Won Sik Ham More articles by this author Kang Su Cho More articles by this author Won Suk Jung More articles by this author Sang Woon Kim More articles by this author Joong Shik Lee More articles by this author Dong Suk Kim More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...
Faculty Opinions recommendation of Visualizing antigen-specific and infected cells in situ predicts outcomes in early viral infection. (2009)

In the early stages of viral infection, outcomes depend on a race between expansion of infection and the immune response generated to contain it. We combined in situ tetramer staining with in situ hybridization to visualize, map, and quantify relationships between immune effector cells and their targets in tissues. In simian immunodeficiency virus infections in macaques and lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus infections in mice, the magnitude and timing of the establishment of an excess of effector cells versus targets were found to correlate with the extent of control and the infection outcome (i.e., control and clearance versus partial or poor control and persistent infection). This method highlights the importance of the location, timing, and magnitude of the immune response needed for a vaccine to be effective against agents of persistent infection, such as HIV-1.
Search for resonant diboson production in the $$\mathrm {\ell \ell }q\bar{q}$$ ℓ ℓ q q ¯ final state in $$pp$$ p p collisions at $$\sqrt{s} = 8$$ s = 8 TeV with the ATLAS detector (2015)

This paper reports on a search for narrow resonances in diboson production in the [Formula: see text] final state using [Formula: see text] collision data corresponding to an integrated luminosity of [Formula: see text] fb[Formula: see text] collected at [Formula: see text] TeV with the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider. No significant excess of data events over the Standard Model expectation is observed. Upper limits at the 95 % confidence level are set on the production cross section times branching ratio for Kaluza-Klein gravitons predicted by the Randall-Sundrum model and for Extended Gauge Model [Formula: see text] bosons. These results lead to the exclusion of mass values below 740 and 1590 GeV for the graviton and [Formula: see text] boson respectively.
Temporal trends and predictors of pelvic lymph node dissection in open or minimally invasive radical prostatectomy (2011)

PLND was less common among men who underwent MIRP, independent of tumor risk factors. A decline in PLND rates was not fully explained by an increase in MIRP. The authors concluded that these trends may signal a surgical approach-dependent disparity in prostate cancer staging and therapy.