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Ambient Vibration Tests and Modal Identification of Structures by FDD and 2DOF-RD Technique (2002)

The dynamic characteristics of structures are evaluated rather frequently by measuring their vibrations. This is done to investigate wind vibrations of high-rise buildings or for other purposes. However, few vibration evaluations have focused on changes in the structural properties of buildings or on the rigidity of main structures and non-structural walls during construction. This paper describes changes of the dynamic characteristics of a 15-story office building in four construction stages from the foundation stage to completion. The structural properties of each construction stage were modeled as accurately as possible by FEM, and evaluation of the stiffness of main structural frame and comparing these FEM results with measurement results performed non-load-bearing elements. Full-scale measurements were also carried out on high-rise chimney, and good correspondence was shown with vibration characteristics obtained by the 2DOF-RD technique and the Frequency Domain Decomposition method.
An In-Depth Analysis of CdTe Thin-Film Deposition on Ultra-Thin Glass Substrates via Close-Spaced Sublimation (CSS) (2022)

This study evaluated the impact of the deposition pressure on the formation of cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin films on ultra-thin (100 µm) Schott glass substrate at high temperature (T &gt; 450 °C) by Close-Spaced Sublimation (CSS) technique. CdTe thin films were grown under the pressure range of 1 Torr to 200 Torr to explore the impact of deposition pressure on CdTe thin-film properties. The microstructural, compositional and optoelectrical characteristics were examined. X-ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed the cubic phase crystallite CdTe films with (111) preferential orientation. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) demonstrated that the CdTe morphology and grain size could be regulated via the deposition pressure, whereby maximum grain growth was detected at low pressure (1–5 Torr). The thickness of CdTe films was reduced from 6 µm to 1.5 µm with the rise in deposition pressure. Moreover, the optical direct energy gap was derived in the range of 1.65–1.69 eV for the pressure value of 200 Torr to 1 Torr. Carrier density and resistivity were found to be in the order of 1013 cm−3 and 104 Ω cm, respectively. The experimental results suggest that the pressure range of 1–5 Torr may be ideal for CSS-grown CdTe films on flexible ultra-thin glass (UTG) substrates.
Unexpected DNA Affinity and Sequence Selectivity through Core Rigidity in Guanidinium-Based Minor Groove Binders (2014)

In this paper we report the design and biophysical evaluation of novel rigid-core symmetric and asymmetric dicationic DNA binders containing 9H-fluorene and 9,10-dihydroanthracene cores as well as the synthesis of one of these fluorene derivatives. First, the affinity toward particular DNA sequences of these compounds and flexible core derivatives was evaluated by means of surface plasmon resonance and thermal denaturation experiments finding that the position of the cations significantly influence the binding strength. Then their affinity and mode of binding were further studied by performing circular dichroism and UV studies and the results obtained were rationalized by means of DFT calculations. We found that the fluorene derivatives prepared have the ability to bind to the minor groove of certain DNA sequences and intercalate to others, whereas the dihydroanthracene compounds bind via intercalation to all the DNA sequences studied here.
MHz-frequency operation of flyback converter with monolithic self-synchronized rectifier (SSR) (2010)

Synchronous rectification offers an effective solution to improve efficiency of low-output-voltage flyback converters. Conventional synchronous flyback topologies using discrete synchronous rectifier face challenges in precise timing control on the secondary side. In this paper, MHz-frequency operation of a flyback DC-DC converter using a new monolithic self-synchronized rectifier (SSR) is investigated and demonstrated. The SSR IC, acting solely on its own drain-source voltage instead of external control signals, considerably simplifies converter design, improves system efficiency, and enables MHz operating frequency. Analysis, modeling, and experimental results are presented.
Novel dark-field patterned inspection system for 0.15-μm CMP processes (2003)

A high-throughput high-sensitivity defect-inspection system has been developed for manufacturing 0.15-/spl mu/m LSI devices and beyond. It incorporates a high-resolution imaging system with a multi-channel detector, high-resolution image optics with high-accuracy spatial filtering, and a new algorithm for setting the detection-level threshold. This system achieves a sensitivity of 0.15-/spl mu/m on front-end processes and 0.3-/spl mu/m on back-end processes. Because it can detect micro-scratches on Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) surfaces, this system can be used to achieve a quick-feedback system for controlling the quality of CMP processes.
ChemInform Abstract: The Li‐Ion Rechargeable Battery: A Perspective (2013)

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Design of a D2D Overlay for Next Generation LTE (2014)

With the ever-growing popularity of smartphones, new services are emerging where the local and positioning aspects becomes more important. Additionally, new types of traffic, such as vehicle-to-vehicle communications are being developed. In order to address these new trends, release-12 of LTE has started to evaluate, and possibly standardize, solutions for device-to-device (D2D) communication. This provides the foundations for the deployment of a D2D overlay. However, this should be viewed as a first step, and future LTE releases should encompass more advanced D2D communication techniques and architectures. In this paper, after reviewing the standardization progress for LTE in release-12, several possible improvements are examined for future releases both D2D discovery and communication. It is shown that the future D2D architecture should exploit the network when possible in order to provide an improved user experience and satisfy the need for more local services.
Modeling Destructive Group Dynamics in On-Line Gaming Communities (2021)

Social groups often exhibit a high degree of dynamism. Some groups thrive, while many others die over time. Modeling destructive dynamics and understanding whether/why/when a person will depart from a group can be important in a number of social domains. In this paper, we take the World of Warcraft game as an exemplar platform for studying destructive group dynamics. We build models to predict if and when an individual is going to quit his/her guild, and whether this quitting event will inflict substantial damage on the guild. Our predictors start from in-game census data and extract features from multiple perspectives such as individual-level, guild-level, game activity, and social interaction features. Our study shows that destructive group dynamics can often be predicted with modest to high accuracy, and feature diversity is critical to prediction performance.
Propriétés diélectriques des couches minces perovskites dans le système La-Ti-O-N (2012)

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Focal delivery of AAV2/1-transgenes into the rat brain by localized ultrasound-induced BBB Opening (2014)

intact BBB in histochemical sections was found to be located in transfected cells of CNS.Immunohistochemistery and RTPCR quantification were done to analyse the transfection of vector plasmid into the rat brain.
Respiratory and body movements as indicators of sleep stage and wakefulness in infants and young children (1996)

Conventional polysomnographic (PSG) sleep staging to sleep staging based on a static-charge-sensitive bed (SCSB) recording in infants and young children was compared. The study consisted of whole-night clinical sleep studies in 22 children at 24 weeks (SD 24, range 1-79 weeks) of age. Most of the children presented with respiratory disturbances during sleep. From the SCSB record, sleep stages were differentiated according to regularity of breathing, presence of body movements, and most important, presence of high-frequency components of breathing (SCSB spikes). With both methods, three sleep/wake stages were distinguished: rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep and wakefulness. The average interscorer reliability of the PSG sleep staging controlled in nine subjects was 88%. The average concordance between the two methods ranged from 82 to 85%, depending on the criteria used for scoring the SCSB. The mean sensitivity of the SCSB to detect NREM sleep ranged from 77 to 90% and the mean sensitivity to detect REM sleep ranged from 61 to 86%. The mean positive predictive value was 89-96% for NREM sleep and 54-67% for REM sleep. In conclusion, REM sleep is characterized by irregular breathing with superimposed fast respiratory movements. These changes are specific enough to allow distinction between episodes of NREM sleep, REM sleep and wakefulness with the non-invasive SCSB method in infants and young children. Incomplete concordance between PSG and SCSB score was most frequently observed during sleep stage transition periods, where the behavioural state and electrophysiological criteria disagreed. When combined with the PSG, the SCSB provides complementary information about the behavioural state of child.
Visible Light Promotes Interleukin-10 Secretion by Sublethal Fluences (2011)

Blue light had a stimulatory effect on cell secretion of IL-10, mediated by ROS. Therefore, an increase in IL-10 might be a potential method for modulating the inflammatory processes of local disorders, such as periodontitis and arthritis.
Automating workflows for service order processing: integrating AI and database technologies (1994)

We have developed an AI-based architecture that automatically manages workflows, and we have implemented a prototype that executes on top of a distributed computing environment to help a telecommunications company better provide a service that requires coordination among many operation support systems and network elements. The activities involve several database systems, user interfaces, and application programs.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">&gt;</ETX>
Outer retinal changes following acute optic neuritis (2015)

Following AON, dynamic changes occur in the deep retinal layers, which are proportional to GCIP thinning. These novel findings help further our understanding of the biological and/or anatomical sequelae resulting from AON.
Characterization of the MODY3 phenotype. Early-onset diabetes caused by an insulin secretion defect. (1997)

Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) type 3 is a dominantly inherited form of diabetes, which is often misdiagnosed as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). Phenotypic analysis of members from four large Finnish MODY3 kindreds (linked to chromosome 12q with a maximum lod score of 15) revealed a severe impairment in insulin secretion, which was present also in those normoglycemic family members who had inherited the MODY3 gene. In contrast to patients with NIDDM, MODY3 patients did not show any features of the insulin resistance syndrome. They could be discriminated from patients with IDDM by lack of glutamic acid decarboxylase antibodies (GAD-Ab). Taken together with our recent findings of linkage between this region on chromosome 12 and an insulin-deficient form of NIDDM (NIDDM2), the data suggest that mutations at the MODY3/NIDDM2 gene(s) result in a reduced insulin secretory response, that subsequently progresses to diabetes and underlines the importance of subphenotypic classification in studies of diabetes.
Identification and Characterization of a Selective, Nonpeptide Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Receptor Antagonist (2002)

The glycoprotein hormones (LH, FSH, and TSH) are critical to the maintenance of physiological homeostasis and control of reproduction. However, despite an obvious utility for synthetic pharmacological agents, there are few reports of selective, nonpeptide agonists or antagonists to receptors for these hormones. We have identified and characterized a novel synthetic molecule capable of inhibiting the action of FSH. This compound, 7-[4-[Bis-(2-carbamoyl-ethyl)-amino]-6-chloro-(1,3,5)-triazin-2-ylamino)-4-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxy-phenylazo)-naphthalene]-2-sulfonic acid, sodium salt (compound 1), is a selective, noncompetitive inhibitor of the human (h) and rat (r) FSH receptors (FSHRs). Compound 1 selectively inhibited binding of [(125)I]hFSH with an IC(50) value of 5.4 +/- 2.3 micro M. Radioligand-binding assays were performed using the baculovirus expressed extracellular domain of hFSHR (BV-tFSHR) to demonstrate site-specific interaction. Compound 1 competed for [(125)I]hFSH binding to BV-tFSHR with an IC(50) value of 10 +/- 2.8 micro M. Functionally, compound 1 inhibited hFSH-induced cAMP accumulation and steroidogenesis in vitro with an IC(50) value of 3 +/- 0.6 micro M. Competition of compound 1 for binding to other glycoprotein hormone receptors and other G protein-coupled receptors demonstrated select activity for FHSRs. Compound 1 inhibited ovulation in immature and cycling adult rats. These data provide proof of concept that selective, small molecule antagonists can be designed for glycoprotein hormone receptors.
Hydrodynamic Assessment of a Small Intestinal Submucosa Tubular Mitral Valve (2020)

Objective: For young children with critical valve defects, and for older patients who are contra-indicated for receiving mechanical and bioprosthetic valves, treatment options are extremely limited. The purpose of this study was to determine whether tubular porcine small intestinal submucosa (PSIS) bio-scaffold valves can facilitate robust mitral valvular hydrodynamic function and serves as a potential treatment option for the aforementioned patient sub-sets. Methods: A 26-mm PSIS tubular valve (CorMatrix Cardiovascular Inc., Roswell, GA) was sutured to a custom, 3-D printed valve holder along its ring and its two posts on the distal end (150° separation distance; Fig. 1A). Hydrodynamic testing was performed using a pulse duplicator system (Vivitro Labs Inc., Victoria, BC, Canada) filled with 0.9% saline solution, with the PSIS valve mounted in the mitral position. A flow probe was affixed between the atrial and ventricular chamber and pressure transducers were inserted in the atrial, ventricular, and aortic locations (AMpack, Vivitro Labs). Tests utilized a stroke volume of 71.8 mL, heart rate of 70 BPM, and input flow waveform comprising of a 35% systolic-65% diastolic configuration (S35 Waveform, Vivitest software, Vivitro Laboratories). Results: Tests revealed a root mean square volumetric flow rate (QRMS) of 139 mL/s, an effective orifice area (EOA) of 1.18 cm2, transvalvular pressure of 6.88 mmHg and a regurgitation factor (RF) of 16%. While the RF was higher than bioprosthetic valves (RF ~ 6.5%; unpublished observation performed under similar conditions in our laboratory), it was nonetheless considerably less compared to clinically categorized mild mitral valve RF of < 30%.1Zoghbi WA Enriquez-Sarano M Foster E et al.Recommendations for evaluation of the severity of native valvular regurgitation with two-dimensional and doppler echocardiography.J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2003; 16 (doi:10.1016/S0894-7317(03)00335-3.): 777-802Google Scholar Conclusions: The tubular PSIS mitral valve appears to facilitate robust hydrodynamic valve function and may concomitantly serve as a scaffold for de novo valvular tissue growth by the host after implantation. KEYWORD: ICTEHV-O-14 The authors do not declare any conflict of interest.
Language Model Decoding as Likelihood-Utility Alignment (2022)

A critical component of a successful language generation pipeline is the decoding algorithm. However, the general principles that should guide the choice of a decoding algorithm remain unclear. Previous works only compare decoding algorithms in narrow scenarios, and their findings do not generalize across tasks. We argue that the misalignment between the model's likelihood and the task-specific notion of utility is the key factor to understanding the effectiveness of decoding algorithms. To structure the discussion, we introduce a taxonomy of misalignment mitigation strategies (MMSs), providing a unifying view of decoding as a tool for alignment. The MMS taxonomy groups decoding algorithms based on their implicit assumptions about likelihood--utility misalignment, yielding general statements about their applicability across tasks. Specifically, by analyzing the correlation between the likelihood and the utility of predictions across a diverse set of tasks, we provide empirical evidence supporting the proposed taxonomy and a set of principles to structure reasoning when choosing a decoding algorithm. Crucially, our analysis is the first to relate likelihood-based decoding algorithms with algorithms that rely on external information, such as value-guided methods and prompting, and covers the most diverse set of tasks to date. Code, data, and models are available at https://github.com/epfl-dlab/understanding-decoding.
Influence of an Extended Domestic Drinking Water System on the Drinking Water Quality (2018)

Drinking water and fire safety are strongly bonded to each other. Actual drinking water demand and fire flows are both delivered through the same network, and are both devoted to public health and safety. In The Netherlands, the discussion about fire flows supplied by the drinking water networks has drawn fire fighters and drinking water companies together, searching for novel approaches to improve public safety. One of these approaches is the application of residential fire sprinkler systems fed by drinking water. This approach has an impact on the layout of domestic drinking water systems (DDWSs), as extra plumbing is required. This study examined the influence of the added plumbing on quality of both fresh and 10 h stagnant water in two full scale DDWSs: a conventional and an extended system. Overnight stagnation was found to promote copper and zinc leaching from pipes in both DDWSs. Microbial numbers and viability in the stagnant water, measured by heterotrophic plate count (HPC), flow cytometry (FCM) and adenosine tri-phosphate (ATP), depended on the temperature of fresh water, as increased microbial numbers and viability was measured in both DDWSs when the temperature of fresh water was below the observed tipping point (15 °C for the HPC and 17 °C for the FCM and ATP measurements respectively) and vice versa. A high level of similarity between water and biofilm communities, &gt;98% and &gt;70–94% respectively, indicates that the extension of the DDWS did not affect either the microbial quality of fresh drinking water or the biofilm composition.
Quasi-Euclidean Recovery from Unknown but Complete Orbital Motion (2002)

The Cambridge Research Laboratory was founded in 1987 to advance the state of the art in both core computing and human-computer interaction, and to use the knowledge so gained to support the Company’s corporate objectives. We believe this is best accomplished through interconnected pursuits in technology creation, advanced systems engineering, and business development. We are actively investigating scalable computing; mobile computing; vision-based human and scene sensing; speech interaction; computer-animated synthetic persona; intelligent information appliances; and the capture, coding, storage, indexing, retrieval, decoding, and rendering of multimedia data. We recognize and embrace a technology creation model which is characterized by three major phases: Freedom: The life blood of the Laboratory comes from the observations and imaginations of our research staff. It is here that challenging research problems are uncovered (through discussions with customers, through interactions with others in the Corporation, through other professional interactions, through reading, and the like) or that new ideas are born. For any such problem or idea, this phase culminates in the nucleation of a project team around a well articulated central research question and the outlining of a research plan. Focus: Once a team is formed, we aggressively pursue the creation of new technology based on
Power balancing effect on the performance of IMPACC modulator under critical coupling (CC), over coupling (OC), and under coupling (UC) conditions at high frequency (2011)

IMPACC (Interferometric Modulator with Phase-modulating and Cavity-modulating Components) is ultra-linear optical consisting of a phase modulator and a ring resonator on different arms of a Mach Zehnder interferometer (MZI). External control of the RF power split ratio from an input radio frequency (RF) signal into the two separate arms of the interferometer has been shown to add (1) design flexibility, (2) the ability to achieve high spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) of more than 130 dB, when compared to the single-ring RAMZI (Resonator-assisted MZI) and (3) compensate parameter deviation due to manufacturing imperfection. Our previous reports have assumed that the Optical power split ratio of the input optical signal into the two arm of MZI is balanced with a 50:50 split ratio due to the optical splitter or optical coupler. Here, we investigate three issues. First, we report the negative effect of unbalanced power of the input optical signal on the SFDR performance of IMPACC. Second, we utilize the inherent compensate technique of IMPACC to counteract this effect. Third, the power unbalanced effect is reported at high RF modulation frequency (23GHz) for three different conditions of the ring resonator (RR) namely, critical coupling (CC), over coupling (OC), and under coupling (UC). Lastly, we compare the performance of IMPACC to the single-ring RAMZI with traveling-wave electrode design under sub-octave operations.
Formation of porous grain boundaries in polycrystalline silicon thin films (2002)

Unique polycrystalline silicon (poly-Si) thin films, which were permeable to a concentrated hydrofluoric acid solution through their porous grain boundaries, were investigated to elucidate the formation mechanism of their microstructure. 0.1-μm-thick permeable poly-Si thin films were made through processes of amorphous silicon film formation by low pressure chemical vapor deposition, successive postannealing for crystallization, and excess phosphorus diffusion by a phosphorus oxichloride predeposition. At the grain boundaries, porous microstructures were formed after the films were cleaned in an SC1 solution (a 1:1:5 mixture of NH4OH:H2O2:H2O at 80 °C for 10 min), whereas segregated soluble precipitates observed by a field emission secondary electron microscope were present before the SC1 cleaning. Auger electron microscope revealed that the surface of the precipitates mainly consist of silicon (∼80 at. %) and oxygen (∼20 at. %). As a result of transmission electron microscope observation, it is concluded that enhancement of silicon atom mobility by the phosphorus doping process induced consequent segregation of the soluble precipitates at the grain boundaries.