gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Rapid design and algorithm implementation for knitted sweater pattern (2020)

Sweater pattern design plays a crucial role in practical production, determining whether the finished products can meet the requirements of customers. In addition, pattern-designing is also a vital link in the production of sweaters, affecting the development cycle and final quality of products. For this reason, this work proposed two different kinds of algorithms for sweater pattern design: synchronous filling algorithm and asynchronous filling algorithm, so as to realise the rapid design of sweater pattern in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) system by reducing the complex technique calculation. Firstly, the data structures of specifications and styles were established respectively based on the technological characteristics of sweaters, and then the algorithms for sweater pattern-generating were implemented by using C+ + programming technology. At last, the running time of each algorithm was tested to analyse the performances of the algorithms under the same filling scales and different filling scales, respectively. The results showed that the execution efficiency and stability of synchronous filling algorithm are better than that of asynchronous filling algorithm.
A Welfare Function Using "Relative Intensity" of Preference (1971)

Journal Article A Welfare Function Using “Relative Intensity” of Preference Get access Frank DeMeyer, Frank DeMeyer Purdue University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Charles R. Plott Charles R. Plott Purdue University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Quarterly Journal of Economics, Volume 85, Issue 1, February 1971, Pages 179–186, https://doi.org/10.2307/1881848 Published: 01 February 1971
State space approach to envelope-constrained filter design (2002)

The envelope constrained filtering problem is concerned with designing a time-invariant filter to process a given input pulse such that the noiseless output of the filter is guaranteed to lie within a specified output mask while minimizing the noise gain of the filter. An efficient algorithm is developed to solve this problem using the state space approach. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm may have important advantages over existing techniques with respect to the maximum filter length possible, speed and stability of convergence.
SARS-CoV-2 infection in the Syrian hamster model causes inflammation as well as type I interferon dysregulation in both respiratory and non-respiratory tissues including the heart and kidney (2021)

COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) caused by SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) infection is a disease affecting several organ systems. A model that captures all clinical symptoms of COVID-19 as well as long-haulers disease is needed. We investigated the host responses associated with infection in several major organ systems including the respiratory tract, the heart, and the kidneys after SARS-CoV-2 infection in Syrian hamsters. We found significant increases in inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL-1beta, and TNF) and type II interferons whereas type I interferons were inhibited. Examination of extrapulmonary tissue indicated inflammation in the kidney, liver, and heart which also lacked type I interferon upregulation. Histologically, the heart had evidence of myocarditis and microthrombi while the kidney had tubular inflammation. These results give insight into the multiorgan disease experienced by people with COVID-19 and possibly the prolonged disease in people with post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC).
A Wearable 8-Channel Active-Electrode EEG/ETI Acquisition System for Body Area Networks (2014)

<?Pub Dtl=""?> This paper describes an 8-channel gel-free EEG/electrode-tissue impedance (ETI) acquisition system, consisting of nine active electrodes (AEs) and one back-end (BE) analog signal processor. The AEs amplify the weak EEG signals, while their low output impedance suppresses cable-motion artifacts and 50/60 Hz mains interference. A common-mode feed-forward (CMFF) scheme boosts the CMRR of the AE pairs by 25 dB. The BE post-processes and digitizes the analog outputs of the AEs, it also can configure them via a single-wire pulse width modulation (PWM) protocol. Together, the AEs and BE are capable of recording 8-channel EEG and ETI signals. With EEG recording enabled, ETIs of up to 60 kΩ can be measured, which increases to 550 kΩ when EEG recording is disabled. Each EEG channel has a 1.2 GΩ input impedance (at 20 Hz), 1.75 µVrms (0.5–100 Hz) input-referred noise, 84 dB CMRR and ±250 mV electrode offset rejection capability. The EEG acquisition system was implemented in a standard 0.18 µm CMOS process, and dissipates less than 700 µW from a 1.8 V supply.
A Study of Carrier Generation in an Organic Photoconductor by Electric Field Modulation of Time Resolved Fluorescence (1987)

The electric field modulation of time resolved fluorescence has been studied in a N,N&apos; bis(methyl)perylene 3,4,9,10 tetracarboxyl diimide. It was found that fluorescence is multiphasic in nature which was interpreted in terms of energy transfer from host molecules to defect sites. Analysis of the experimental data showed that the application of the electric field leads to an increase in the decay rate of fluorescence but leaves the initial fluorescence intensity unchanged. These results indicate that true intrinsic carrier generation process exists which occurs by electric field assisted dissociation of the first excited singlet state.
A utilização do GQM em uma simulação de reconstrução de redes na presença de falhas (2023)

Anais da 2ª Conferência Brasileira de Planejamento Experimental e Análise de Dados: ConBraPA 2022 (978-85-5722-443-8) - A Utilização Do Gqm Em Uma Simulação De Reconstrução De Redes Na Presença De Falhas
The Use of Barbed Sutures in Repair of the Shoulder Rotator Cuff TendonsâA Pilot Study In Vitro (2014)

Background. Tears of the rotator cuff are common, some are repaired surgically. There are problems associated with repair and arthroscopic knot tying, and retear rates can be as high as 94%. It is known that surgical knots can slip or break and may cause ischemia and infection, affecting the healing process. Method. A barbed suture was developed. A materials testing machine measured the pull out strength of the sutures from the ovine infraspinatus tendon. Four groups of eight tendons were tested, using one, two, three or four knot-free suture loops for each repair. The maximum tensile strength was recorded. A control group with one knotted suture was used. Results. One suture had a mean strength of 38.9 N, two sutures 82.3 N, three sutures 138.8 N, and four sutures 176.6 N; each difference was significant. The single knotted suture of the same material had a mean strength of 59 N. Discussion. Barbed sutures inserted without knots had significant tensile strength. They may offer an alternative to current rotator cuff repair methods, being technically easier and quicker. Conclusion. The use of barbed sutures may be feasible in the repair of the rotator cuff, but further testing is required.
Synthesis of (-)-15-deoxyspergualin and (-)-spergualin-15-phosphate. (1982)

The method for chemical modification of spergualin with retention of the configuration at the C-11 has been achieved by the use of tetrahydropyranyl group for protection of the 11-hydroxyl group. (-)-15-Deoxyspergualin (2), which shows about eight times stronger inhibition against mouse leukemia L-1210 than the natural (-)-spergualin(1), and (-)-spergualin-15-phosphate(3) possessing a good antitumor activity have been synthesized starting from 1.
Transgenic overexpression of VEGF-C induces weight gain and insulin resistance in mice (2016)

Obesity comprises great risks for human health, contributing to the development of other diseases such as metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Previously, obese patients were found to have elevated serum levels of VEGF-C, which correlated with worsening of lipid parameters. We recently identified that neutralization of VEGF-C and -D in the subcutaneous adipose tissue during the development of obesity improves metabolic parameters and insulin sensitivity in mice. To test the hypothesis that VEGF-C plays a role in the promotion of the metabolic disease, we used K14-VEGF-C mice that overexpress human VEGF-C under control of the keratin-14 promoter in the skin and monitored metabolic parameters over time. K14-VEGF-C mice had high levels of VEGF-C in the subcutaneous adipose tissue and gained more weight than wildtype littermates, became insulin resistant and had increased ectopic lipid accumulation at 20 weeks of age on regular mouse chow. The metabolic differences persisted under high-fat diet induced obesity. These results indicate that elevated VEGF-C levels contribute to metabolic deterioration and the development of insulin resistance, and that blockade of VEGF-C in obesity represents a suitable approach to alleviate the development of insulin resistance.
ChemInform Abstract: Preparation of Rhenium(VII) Monoimido Alkylidyne Complexes and Metathesis of Acetylenes via Rhenacyclobutadiene Intermediates. (1988)

Abstract The four‐coordinate monoimido bis(alkoxide) neopentylidyne complexes (IV) are synthesized by 1:3 molar reaction of tetrachloroamidoneopentylidyne‐rhenate (IIb), prepared as shown, with LiOR (III).
Targeted protein oxidation using a chromophore-modified rapamycin analog (2021)

Chemically induced dimerization of FKBP and FRB using rapamycin and rapamycin analogs has been utilized in a variety of biological applications. Formation of the FKBP-rapamycin-FRB ternary complex is typically used to activate a biological process and this interaction has proven to be essentially irreversible. In many cases, it would be beneficial to also have temporal control over deactivating a biological process once it has been initiated. Thus, we developed the first reactive oxygen species-generating rapamycin analog toward this goal. The BODIPY-rapamycin analog <b>BORap</b> is capable of dimerizing FKBP and FRB to form a ternary complex, and upon irradiation with 530 nm light, generates singlet oxygen to oxidize and inactivate proteins of interest fused to FKBP/FRB.
ChemInform Abstract: Adenosine and Ischemic Preconditioning (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.
SMIL vs MPEG-4 BIFS (2002)

We present the results of a comparative analysis between the Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language (SMIL) and MPEG-4 BInary Format for Scenes (BIFS). SMIL is a language developed by the W3C consortium for expressing media synchronization among objects of various media types. MPEG-4 BIFS is the scene description scheme of MPEG-4, an international standard for communicating interactive audiovisual scenes. They are both facilities for representing and synchronizing multimedia content, and have a wide range of support for interactivity, animation and object composition features, etc. We compare their scope and purposes, the level of support for the multimedia features and investigate the degree of complexity of each of their representation formats. This comparison study is primarily based on SMIL 2.0 and version 3 of BIFS. The analysis shows that although MPEG-4 has better support for 3D features, on the things that both can do, SMIL appears to be better and easier to use. SMIL also provides better timing, animation controls, more transition effects, and supports keyboard events which are missing in MPEG-4. In addition, although MPEG-4 has been defined with the aim of standardizing many aspects of a multimedia streaming application, there are no well-defined interfaces in place for its streaming mechanism. Work supported in part by IBM Research and Sun Microsystems Computer Corporation.
Modeling of cross-circulating currents in a MMC with parallel connected submodules in Solid State Transformers (2021)

Solid state transformers based on modular structures have become a suitable alternative to provide high voltage rating, reliability, and fault tolerance at the distribution level. Among them, the SST based on Modular Multilevel Converter with an input-series output-parallel interconnected by Dual Active Bridges configuration appears as a good solution to reach high voltage levels at the input and large currents at the output stage. However, the parallelization of SM generates cross-circulating currents among modules. In this paper, the cross-circulating currents are analyzed and mathematically modeled. Simulation results shown the cross-circulating currents and their dependency under mismatches in both inductance and resistances.
Effect of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Infection Severity on Longer-Term Glycemic Control and Weight in People With Type 2 Diabetes (2022)

&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Objective: &lt;/em&gt;To evaluate the association between COVID-19 infection and severity of infection on longer-term glycemic control and weight in persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) in the U.S.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Research Design and Methods:&lt;/em&gt; We conducted a retrospective cohort study using longitudinal electronic health record data of patients with COVID-19 infection from the National COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C). Patients were ≥18 years old with an ICD-10 diagnosis of T2D and at least 1 HbA1c and weight measurement prior to and after an index date of their first COVID-19 diagnosis or negative SARS-CoV-2 test. We used propensity scores to identify a matched cohort balanced on demographic characteristics, comorbidities, and medications used to treat diabetes. The primary outcome was the post-index average hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and post-index average weight over a 1-year time period beginning 90 days after the index date among patients who did and did not have COVID-19 infection. Secondary outcomes were post-index average HbA1c and weight in patients who required hospitalization or mechanical ventilation.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Results: &lt;/em&gt;There was no significant difference in the post-index average HbA1c or weight in patients who had COVID-19 infection compared to controls. Mechanical ventilation was associated with a decrease in average HbA1c after COVID-19 infection.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Conclusions: &lt;/em&gt;In a multicenter cohort of patients in the U.S. with pre-existing T2D, there was no significant change in longer-term average HbA1c or weight among patients who had COVID-19 infection. For patients with COVID-19 infection, mechanical ventilation was associated with a decrease in HbA1c after infection.&lt;/p&gt;
An Epistemological Perspective on the Value of Gain-of-Function Experiments Involving Pathogens with Pandemic Potential (2014)

The views expressed in this Commentary do not necessarily reflect the views of this journal or of ASM. 

In recent years, scientists have engaged in a vigorous debate regarding the value of so-called gain-of-function (GOF) experiments involving highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) and other pathogens with pandemic potential (PPP). Of particular concern have been experiments whereby something is done to PPP, such as HPAIV, and the pathogen acquires a new property, or GOF, that makes the microbe more dangerous, such as mammalian transmissibility, increased virulence, and/or the ability to defeat immunity and antimicrobial drugs. The debate has included arguments focused on biosecurity, biosafety, and ethics (1–5). Proponents of GOF experiments emphasized the utilitarian aspects of the work such as potential uses in vaccine development and strain surveillance, while opponents focused on risk (1). However, the debate has largely ignored the question of the epistemological value of such experiments, which is central to any scientific discussion of the merits of such work. Here we consider GOF experiments in the context of how information is acquired and valued in the fields of microbial pathogenesis and infectious diseases.

Epistemology is the branch of philosophy that examines the nature of knowledge, its presuppositions and foundations, and its extent and validity (6). Most scientists, and microbiologists in particular, practice their art within specialized areas that include a set of normative standards that influence the pursuit and acceptance of knowledge, and such normative standards are a major focus of epistemological research within the philosophy of science (7, 8). Normative standards in science include the methodology that is accepted for making and accepting scientific discoveries. In this regard, different fields rely on partially different methods for the questions that they pursue.

Before exploring the value of GOF experiments, we need to consider the …
Proposal of BeZnSeTe/MgZnCdSe II&#x2013;VI compound semiconductors on InP substrates for green laser diodes (2008)

In this study, we have investigated the possibility of MgZnCdSe, BeZnTe, and BeZnSeTe II-VI materials for green LDs and LEDs. At first, we fabricated light emitting devices using these materials on InP substrates by MBE. The device was composed of a 10 nm-thick BeZnSeTe QW active layer sandwiched by MgSe/BeZnSeTe superlattice (SL) barrier layers, Cl-doped MgSe/ZnCdSe SL n-cladding, and N-doped MgSe/BeZnTe SL p-cladding layers. Pure green emissions around 537 nm were obtained by current injections. Aging tests of the devices under DC bias conditions at room temperature showed a long lifetime (more than 4800 h) operation without any rapid or catastrophic degradation. This is a great advancement in the device lifetime compared with precedent blue-green II-VI devices, in which the lifetimes were less than several hundred hours. This shows high reliability of the BeZnSeTe devices.
A revisit to human action recognition from depth sequences: Guided SVM-sampling for joint selection (2016)

This paper revisits the problem of human action recognition from skeleton joint locations, and analyses the tradeoff of sampling the joint space with respect to the recognition performance and computational complexity. The provided insights led to the design of a new algorithm for automatically selecting the most appropriate set of joints for each action. During the training stage, the approach applies a guided joint sampling strategy for learning different SVM classifiers, selecting the classifier that maximizes confidence and ambiguity metrics. Experimental results on three action datasets show that pre-selecting the most varying skeleton joints for each action dramatically reduces the computational complexity while keeping competitive recognition rates.
Main electrodes alignment for NIST calculable capacitor (2012)

This paper summarizes the current NIST effort to develop a new calculable capacitor, focusing on issues associated with the alignment of the four main electrodes. Results presented demonstrate how precision manufacturing and engineering design concepts have been used to create a compact, stable capacitor the alignment of which can be achieved through the use of simple optical levers.
Monolithic Mid-IR Supercontinuum Source (2016)

Get PDF Email Share Share with Facebook Tweet This Post on reddit Share with LinkedIn Add to CiteULike Add to Mendeley Add to BibSonomy Get Citation Copy Citation Text L. B. Shaw, R. Thapa, R. R. Gattass, V. Nguyen, G. Chin, D. Gibson, W. Kim, and J. S. Sanghera, "Monolithic Mid-IR Supercontinuum Source," in Lasers Congress 2016 (ASSL, LSC, LAC), OSA Technical Digest (online) (Optica Publishing Group, 2016), paper JTh2A.1. Export Citation BibTex Endnote (RIS) HTML Plain Text Citation alert Save article
Effectiveness-NTU Relations for Parallel Flow Heat Exchangers Subjected to Heat Leak from Outside (2008)

The effectiveness-NTU relations are a valuable piece of information for designing and rating of heat exchangers when heat leaks are significant. In this paper, the closed-form relations for parallel flow heat exchangers when the heat leak is either on the cold or hot side of the heat exchanger are presented. The results are also presented in a graphical form to illustrate dependence of the fluid capacity ratio as well as the dimensionless heat leak parameter. It is demonstrated that when the dimensionless heat leak term approaches zero, the solution reduces to the classical effectiveness-NTU relations for parallel-flow configurations. In addition, when the ratio approaches zero, the analytical solutions reduce to the cases of condenser and evaporator applications.
Prevalence ofCampylobacter jejuniand its Resistance to Antibiotics in Poultry in the Czech Republic (2008)

Thermotolerant Campylobacter spp., in particular Campylobacter jejuni, are among the most frequently identified pathogens, found to be causing human gastrointestinal infections in Europe, with the Czech Republic being no exception. The presented work aimed at assessing results of the first nationwide monitoring of prevalence and antibiotic resistance of Campylobacter spp. in broiler flocks in the Czech Republic, including a comparison of antibiotic resistance of C. jejuni isolates collected from poultry and the human community. The monitoring was carried out in poultry slaughterhouses in 2006 and 2007. From broilers, cloacal swabs were collected and examined. The human isolates of C. jejuni were acquired from rectal swabs in community patients with diarrhoeal diseases. Suspected isolates of both animal and human origin were confirmed by the PCR methods. Antibiotic resistance to selected anti-microbial agents was tested by the microdilution method. In the monitored period, the prevalence of thermotolerant Campylobacter spp. in broilers in the Czech Republic reached almost 50%. In 2006, C. jejuni was detected in 46% and Campylobacter coli in 3% of the tested samples. In 2007, C. jejuni was found in 43% and C. coli in 2% of the samples. The results of anti-microbial susceptibility testing of C. jejuni showed higher resistance in animals when compared with humans. The only exception was tetracycline with higher resistance in isolates of human origin. The highest resistance detected was to quinolone antibiotics. Resistance to oxolinic acid was 77% in animal and 60% in human isolates, to ciprofloxacin 72% in isolates from poultry and 55% in those from humans. In ampicillin, 26% of poultry isolates and 16% of human isolates were resistant. Moreover, 9% of animal isolates demonstrated resistance to streptomycin, undetected in human isolates. In erythromycin, resistance was found in 6% of poultry and 1% of human isolates.
Heart Rate Variability as an Indicator of Autonomic Nervous System Disturbance in Tetanus (2019)

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction (ANSD) is a significant cause of mortality in tetanus. Currently, diagnosis relies on nonspecific clinical signs. Heart rate variability (HRV) may indicate underlying autonomic nervous system activity and represents a potentially valuable noninvasive tool for ANSD diagnosis in tetanus. HRV was measured from three 5-minute electrocardiogram recordings during a 24-hour period in a cohort of patients with severe tetanus, all receiving mechanical ventilation. HRV measurements from all subjects—five with ANSD (Ablett Grade 4) and four patients without ANSD (Ablett Grade 3)—showed HRV was lower than reported ranges for healthy individuals. Comparing different severities of tetanus, raw data for both time and frequency measurements of HRV were reduced in those with ANSD compared with those without. Differences were statistically significant in all except root mean square SD, indicating HRV may be a valuable tool in ANSD diagnosis.