gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Apple, Insecticide Test, 1974 (1976)

Abstract Experimental sprays were applied to run-off to single-tree plots in a randomized block design with 4 replicates of Golden Delicious. Treated single-trees were separated by others not sprayed with insecticides. Experimental sprays were applied with a John Bean sprayer, 35 gpm pump, equipped with a spray mast carrying 7 spray guns arranged to wet the uniformly trimmed trees. Spray dates for the test insecticides were: May 14, 30, June 13 (UC-49035 treatments dropped after June 13), June 27 and 28, July 19 and 20, and August 8. The fungicide mixture 1.5 lb captan 50W plus 1.5 lb Polyram 80W/acre was applied with an airblast sprayer on May 29, June 10 and 25, July 8 and 23, August 5 and 19. Average temperatures were: May 59.16° F, June 65.62° F, July 72.87° F, August 72.24°F, and September 63.23° F. Rainfall in inches was: May 3.31, June 5.05, July 1.56, August 2.73, and September 4.88. 1974 was a light crop year. Effectiveness of the insecticides on the codling moth-oriental fruit moth complex was evaluated by scoring for injury all drops after July 1 and a picked sample of 25 apples/replicate, 544/treatment taken on August 26, eighteen days after the last spray. Apple samples averaged 136/replicate, 544/treatment. Effectiveness of the insecticides on the European red mite and on Z.mali was determined by making counts of mites on samples of 20 leaves/tree, 80 leaves/treatment. Effect of the sprays on the predator S.punctum was evaluated by 3-min counts of larvae, pupae and adults around the periphery of the test trees. Effectiveness on apple aphids was determined by collecting 4 terminals from the top of the tree and 4\terminals from around the bottom of the tree. Then the number of aphids on the most infested leaf from each terminal was counted.
L-arginine normalizes endothelial function in cerebral vessels from hypercholesterolemic rabbits. (1991)

We hypothesized that normal vascular reactivity could be restored in vessels from hypercholesterolemic animals by exposing them to L-arginine, the precursor of endothelium-derived relaxing factor (EDRF). Basilar arteries were harvested from New Zealand white rabbits fed normal chow or that supplemented with 2% cholesterol for 10 wk. Vessels were cannulated for perfusion at physiologic pressure. Changes in vessel diameter were monitored by videomicroscopy. In comparison to normal vessels, those from hypercholesterolemic animals vasoconstricted more to KCl, endothelin (E), and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT). Conversely, vasodilation to acetylcholine (ACh) (but not that to verapamil) was significantly impaired in the hypercholesterolemic animals. In vitro administration of L-arginine (3 mM) for 45 min normalized vasodilation to ACh and vasoconstriction to E, 5-HT, and KCl in the isolated vessels from hypercholesterolemic animals. This effect was stereospecific, since D-arginine had no effect. To conclude, these data confirm that hypercholesterolemia attenuates endothelium-derived relaxation, and enhances the sensitivity of these vessels to vasoconstrictors. In vitro administration of L-arginine normalized vascular reactivity of isolated vessels from hypercholesterolemic animals. Thus, hypercholesterolemia induces a reversible endothelial dysfunction that may be corrected by supplying the precursor of EDRF, L-arginine.
An integrated approach to characterize transcription factor and microRNA regulatory networks involved in Schwann cell response to peripheral nerve injury (2013)

This work demonstrates a systematic method for gene regulatory network inference that may be used to gain new information on gene regulation by transcription factors and microRNAs.
Numerical Simulation on Read-Out Characteristics of the Planar Aperture-Mounted Head with a Minute Scatterer (2001)

Recently, various researches on optical recording based on near-field optical principles have been conducted for higher data storage density. However, there is a problem of the trade-off between signal output and spatial resolution, especially when an aperture-type near-field optical head is utilized for high speed data-readout. In order to solve this problem, we propose a novel near-field optical head, the planar aperture-mounted head with a minute scatterer, and analyze its read-out performance through the three-dimensional finite-difference time-domain (3D-FDTD) method. Our simulations reveal that the Silver scatterer placed at the center of the planar aperture strongly enhances optical energy due to the local surface plasmon excitation, and that this head has the potential to realize high resolution and high signal output simultaneously.
Contribution à l'étude de la pathologie hypophysaire : Physiopathologie sécrétoire et immunocytochimie (1986)

All three cooling interventions attenuated core body thermal strain during simulated matches. The laboratory-based study supports the use of brief in-play cooling periods as a means to attenuate the rise in core temperature during matches in hot and humid conditions.
Residual Stress Distributions in the Solid Solution Eutectic, Co 1− x Ni x O/ZrO 2 (CaO) (2003)

This study investigates thermal mismatch stresses in the lamellar microstructure of the solid solution directionally solidified eutectic (DSE) oxide Co 1− x Ni x O/ZrO 2 (CaO). X‐ray and neutron diffraction measurements were performed on isolated eutectic domains to measure the residual strain and stress tensors. Maximum principal residual stresses on the order of 1 GPa were recorded, with the Co 1− x Ni x O and the ZrO 2 (CaO) phases maintaining states of tensile and compressive stress, respectively. The stress tensors for these materials are compared with measurements for similar DSE oxide systems and suggest that solid solution DSEs might be used to tailor the residual stress states in DSE composites.
Front Matter: Volume 6429 (2007)

This PDF file contains the front matter associated with SPIE Proceedings Volume 6429, including the Title Page, Copyright information, Table of Contents, Introduction, and the Conference Committee listing.
The Effect of the User's Body on High-Q and Low-Q Planar Inverted F Antennas for LTE Frequencies (2012)

The influence of the user's body degrades small antenna performances. This paper investigates the detuning and the losses on high-Q planar antennas for small devices due to user proximity. The results at low frequencies for the Long Term Evolution (LTE) standard are compared to the results for a low- Q antenna. Two hand grips are studied and combined to a SAM(Specific Anthropomorphic Mannequin)phantom. It is shown that using the high-Q antennas the loss due to the mismatch is reduced but the absorption loss is increased.
InGaN amber micrometer-scale light-emitting diodes with a peak external quantum efficiency of 5.5% (2023)

Abstract We demonstrate high-performance 10 × 10 μ m 2 InGaN amber micro-size LEDs ( μ LEDs). At 15 A cm −2 , the InGaN μ LEDs show a single emission peak located at 601 nm. The peak external quantum efficiency (EQE) and wall-plug efficiency are 5.5% and 3.2%, respectively. Compared to the 100 × 100 μ m 2 μ LEDs, the 10 × 10 μ m 2 InGaN red μ LEDs maintain a similar EQE value with the same efficiency droop. These results point out that InGaN materials are much more promising for higher efficiency than the common AlInGaP materials for the ultra-small size red μ LEDs required by augmented reality and virtual reality displays.
Natural and prospective parameters modeling architecture of electric power systems (2003)

Modeling the electric system "architecture" consists in arranging the basis general scheme as a solution of the correlations system determined by assembling all the prospective components, sources and protection devices. The basic scheme will start and assist the iterative system designing process. The aim of the system modeling "architecture" is to achieve the objectives of safety, maintenance, operation and reliability, without utilizing special components and complex design. Within an IEC modeling approach, the paper points out considerations assistant for structuring the architecture of the electric power system versus the status variation. The criterion suggested is to take care and/or to control the variation range around the natural values of real parameters, defined for each node of the electric power system assumed in the default status (normal supply and basic configuration). The goal of the "natural" modeling is to create for the system an "architecture" adapted, in components and arrangements, to guarantee a controlled range of its parameters for all the prospected configurations of installation, expansion and restoration.
A Computational Investigation of the Ligand-Controlled Cu-Catalyzed Site-Selective Propargylation and Allenylation of Carbonyl Compounds (2017)

A copper-catalyzed site-selective propargylation/allenylation reaction toward carbonyl compounds has been mechanistically investigated using a computational approach. Different reaction pathways and catalytic cycles were investigated. Control of the site selectivity arises from a destabilizing interaction introduced by the phenyl-substituted ligand.
Automated PICA transistor channeling and spatial-temporal photon correlation for faster IC diagnosis (2003)

Debug of the latest ICs may be tackled with PICA (Picosecond Imaging Circuit Analysis). However, the acquisition time can be long even taking several hour;. We have developed a novel approach called auto-channeling, based on the known physics of hot carrier induced photon emission which makes it possible to obtain results in minutes.
Pharmacoepidemiological Studies Using the Veterans Affairs Decision Support System (2011)

Over the past decade, we have utilized the Veterans Affairs (VA) Decision Support System (DSS) database to identify medications that are associated with a reduced incidence and progression of dementia. Our studies identify two general classes of medications that are associated with reductions in the incidence of dementia, compared to a group of patients with similar cardiovascular risk profiles (Li et al., 2010; Wolozin et al., 2000; Wolozin et al., 2007). We have shown that simvastatin, a medication that blocks synthesis of cholesterol, is associated with a significant reduction in the hazard ratio for incident dementia (HR 0.46, CI 0.44 – 0.48 p<0.0001) (Wolozin et al., 2007). Simvastatin has two primary effects. One effect is to lower cholesterol and a second effect, which is observed only at higher doses of simvastatin, is to reduce inflammation (Wolozin et al., 2006). The second major class of medications that are associated with reduced progression of dementia fall in the general category of angiotensin receptor blocking medications, which includes lisinopril, candesartan and valsartan (Li et al., 2010). In this work, the reduction in dementia incidence (HR, 0.81, C.I., 0.68 – 0.96, p=0.016) was not as striking as for statins, but we also examined nursing home admissions, where we observed a strong effect (HR, 0.51, CI 0.36 – 0.72, p=0.0001). In addition, we observed additive effects when angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) were used in addition to Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (Li et al., 2010). Finally, we have also examined the influence of coronary artery bypass on the incidence of dementia (Lee et al., 2005). This work was recently expanded upon to include an examination of the putative role of gaseous anesthetics on the incidence of dementia (no evidence supporting such a hypothesis was observed) (Vanderweyde et al., 2010).
Future Technology Proposal for Damascene Process Using All Wet Electrochemical Technique (2009)

All-wet process was developed for fabricating diffusion barrier layer and Copper wiring for ultra large scale integration (ULSI) by means of a combination technique of electroless deposition and surface modification of Pd-activated ligand-bearing organic layer. In this paper, we performed detailed analysis of the Pd-activated ligand-bearing organic layer. Moreover, we successfully deposited thin electroless NiB layer on the Pd-activated molecular layer of 3-[2-(2-aminoethylamino)ethylamino]propyltrimethoxysilane (TAS) in a small reactor at a low temperature in a few minutes.
Band offsets at the InAlGaAs/InAlAs (001) heterostructures lattice matched to an InP substrate (1998)

The first-principles pseudopotential method combined with virtual crystal approximation is used to calculate band offsets at the In0.53(AlzGa1−z)0.47As/In0.52Al0.48As (001) heterostructures lattice matched to an InP substrate. It is found that the valence-band offset (VBO) varies with respect to the aluminum composition as VBO=0.18–0.16z–0.02z2 eV, while the conduction-band offset (CBO) varies as CBO=0.51–0.33z–0.18z2 eV. Our results are in good agreement with the experimental data.
Pyrrole[2,1-a]isoindole-5-ones and Benz[3,4]azocin-1(2H)-1,4,6-triones (1994)

Py11olo[2,1-a]isoindol-5-ones (8) have been obtained by base catalyzed cyclization and 0-alkylation of N-phthalimido-substituted P-keto ester (1) via intermediate (7).Reaction of 1 with MeUacetoneJKzC03 gave the Cakylation product (3).With bulkier reagents than Me1 in a variety of solvents and in the presence of various bases, compounds (8) were isolated.In the absence of an akylating agent, reaction of 1 with NaWDMF gave pyrrolo[2,1-alisoindolJ-one derivative (6), found at mom temperature in its kern form (6a) and at higher temperatures in the en01 form ppolo[2,1-alisoindol-5-one-Icarboxy-2-hydroxy-3-methyl methyl ester (6b).and 11 which at room temperature already appeared in the en01 form.Reaction of acyl chloride (14) with ethyl cyanoacetateJNaH did not stop at ethyl-2-cyano-4-N-isoindol-3oxopentanoate (15) but proceeded to rearrange to a single diastereomeric benz[3,4]azocin-1(2H)-1,4,6-trione (17).Pyrrolo[2,1-alisoindol-5-ones have been prepared by photocyclization of N-alkylated phthalimides,' reaction of substituted-1.4-diketones2 with ammonia, intramolecular cyclization of an intermediate 2-(2-aminoethy1)indane-l,3-dione? intramolecular acylations of pyrroles?and condensation of iminium ions derived from phthalimide and allenic silanes.5This paper describes a simple, one step synthesis of py11010[2,l-a]isoindoI-5-ones (8) involving base catalyzed cyclization of N-phthalimido-substituted p-keto ester (1).These compounds have been found to be useful intermediates in the synthesis of statine and its analogues.In the course of attempted base
A Quantitative Measurement of Spatial Orderin Ventricular Fibrillation (1993)

The correlation length is much smaller than the scale of the heart, suggesting that many independent regions of activity exist on the epicardium at any one time. On the other hand, the correlation length is 4 to 10 times the interelectrode spacing, indicating that some coherence is present. These results imply that the heart behaves during VF as a high dimensional, but not random, system involving many spatial degrees of freedom, which may explain the lack of convergence of fractal dimension estimates reported in the literature. Changes in the correlation length also suggest that VF reorganizes slightly in the first minute after an initial breakdown in structure.
Residual‐Surfactant‐Free Photoresist Development Process (1992)

The addition of small amounts of surfactant and hydrogen peroxide to the developer is shown to improve the performance of the photoresist development process. Exposed photoresist areas are dissolved more uniformly, the smoothness of Si surface is maintained, and carbon contamination during the development process is prevented. Ozone treated ultrapure water rinsing at room temperature is an efficient way to remove the surfactant adsorbed on Si surface. A surfactant‐added developer improves wettability on the photoresist surface, which leads to more uniform developing. The dissolution rate in the exposed photoresist is promoted and the etching rate of Si substrate is suppressed due to the effect of the additional surfactant. The only major disadvantage, due to the reaction of the surfactant in the strong alkali solution, is that the surfactant remains adsorbed on Si surface. additions to the developer or ozone treated rinse water can remove the surfactant residues.
Prolonged SARS-CoV-2 RNA virus shedding and lymphopenia are hallmarks of COVID-19 in cancer patients with poor prognosis (2021)

Abstract Patients with cancer are at higher risk of severe coronavirus infectious disease 2019 (COVID-19), but the mechanisms underlying virus-host interactions during cancer therapies remain elusive. When comparing nasopharyngeal swabs from cancer and non-cancer patients for RT-qPCR cycle thresholds measuring acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) in 1063 patients (58% with cancer, 89% COVID-19 + ), we found that malignant disease favors the magnitude and duration of viral RNA shedding concomitant with prolonged serum elevations of type 1 IFN that anticorrelated with anti-RBD IgG antibodies. Chronic viral RNA carriers exhibited the typical immunopathology of severe COVID-19 at the early phase of infection including circulation of immature neutrophils, depletion of non-conventional monocytes and a general lymphopenia that, however, was accompanied by a rise in plasmablasts, activated follicular T helper cells, and non-naive Granzyme B + FasL + , Eome high TCF-1 high , PD-1 + CD8 + Tc1 cells. Virus-induced lymphopenia worsened cancer-associated lymphocyte loss, and low lymphocyte counts correlated with chronic SARS-CoV-2 RNA shedding, COVID-19 severity and a higher risk of cancer-related death in the first and second surge of the pandemic. Lymphocyte loss correlated with significant changes in metabolites from the polyamine and biliary salt pathways as well as increased blood DNA from Enterobacteriaceae and Micrococcaceae gut family members in long term viral carriers. We surmise that cancer therapies may exacerbate the paradoxical association between lymphopenia and COVID-19-related immunopathology, and that the prevention of COVID-19-induced lymphocyte loss may reduce cancer-associated death.
Photo-induced electron transfer: general discussion (2019)

Nadia Korovina opened discussion of the paper by David N. Beratan: Does the excited state energy of the bridge affect the coupling between the donor and the acceptor? How does the rate of energy transfer through the bridge scale with respect to the bridge energy? David N. Beratan
Une collection de modèles 3D avec vérité-terrain pour l’évaluation objective des algorithmes de segmentation (2009)

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Discovery of a point-like source and a third spiral arm in the transition disk around the Herbig Ae star MWC 758 (2017)

Context. Transition disks offer the extraordinary opportunity to look for newly born planets and to investigate the early stages of planet formation. Aim. In this context we observed the Herbig A5 star MWC 758 with the L ′ -band vector vortex coronagraph installed in the near-infrared camera and spectrograph NIRC2 at the Keck II telescope, with the aim of unveiling the nature of the spiral structure by constraining the presence of planetary companions in the system. Methods. Our high-contrast imaging observations show a bright ( ΔL ′ = 7.0 ± 0.3 mag) point-like emission south of MWC 758 at a deprojected separation of ~20 au ( r = 0.′′111 ± 0.′′004) from the central star. We also recover the two spiral arms (southeast and northwest), already imaged by previous studies in polarized light, and discover a third arm to the southwest of the star. No additional companions were detected in the system down to 5 Jupiter masses beyond 0.′′6 from the star. Results. We propose that the bright L ′ -band emission could be caused by the presence of an embedded and accreting protoplanet, although the possibility of it being an asymmetric disk feature cannot be excluded. The spiral structure is probably not related to the protoplanet candidate, unless on an inclined and eccentric orbit, and it could be due to one (or more) yet undetected planetary companions at the edge of or outside the spiral pattern. Future observations and additional simulations will be needed to shed light on the true nature of the point-like source and its link with the spiral arms.
GPER-Targeted, 99mTc-Labeled, Nonsteroidal Ligands Demonstrate Selective Tumor Imaging and In Vivo Estrogen Binding (2014)

These studies provide a molecular basis to evaluate GPER expression and function as an ER through in vivo imaging.
Synthesis and characterization of partially silane-terminated polyurethanes reinforced with acid-treated halloysite nanotubes for transparent armour systems (2020)

In the present work, nanocomposites based on the partially silane-terminated polyurethanes reinforced with sulfuric acid-treated halloysite nanotubes were synthesized and evaluated as a potential candidate for transparent blast resistant configurations. The polyurethane must present high tensile ductility at high strain rates to be able to contain fragments and increase the survivability of the system. Gas-gun spall experiments were conducted to measure the dynamic tensile strength (spall strength) and fracture toughness of the nanocomposite and neat polyurethane. The nanocomposite presented a 35% higher spall strength and 21% higher fracture toughness compared to the neat polyurethane while maintaining transparency. The recovered samples following the spall tests were analysed via scanning electron microscope fractographies. The nanocomposite and neat polyurethane samples were chemically characterized via Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and melting behaviour via differential scanning calorimetry. The improved properties can be attributed, in large part, to the presence of more rigid spherulitic structures, and a rougher fracture surface constituting of several micro-cracks within the nanocomposite.
Impact of polymer molecular weight on the efficiency of temperature swing solvent extraction for desalination of concentrated brines (2022)

Thermally-responsive non-ionic polymers can be used for temperature swing solvent extraction to desalinate concentrated brines. We determined how polypropylene glycols [PPG] with number average molecular weights (Mn) of 425, 725 or 1000 g/mol affected the quantity and quality of the extracted water, and overall process energy requirements using model 10 wt% NaCl (~100 g/L TDS) and field derived (82.1 g/L TDS) concentrated brines. The amount of water recovered and its salinity was highest for PPG425 (lowest Mn) and lowest for PPG1000 (highest Mn). PPG725 (intermediate Mn) provided the best balance between water recovery and salt rejection. PPG725 produced a water with low salinity (<1.6 wt% NaCl) from a field derived brine using a 20:1 Solvent:Feed ratio, with an overall energy consumption of 49 ± 13 kWh/m3treatedwater. This is comparable with mechanical vapor compression crystallizers (>50 kWh/m3treatedwater). The influent feed salinity at 20:1 S:F did not affect the water extraction efficiency, and NaCl(s) forms in the raffinate, suggesting the potential for near zero liquid discharge desalination in this process. Overall, PPG725 is a promising polymer for desalination of highly concentrated brines. Improving the efficiency of the water-polymer separation during thermal regeneration would further improve the attractiveness of this approach.
Speed Sensorless Detection of Rotor Flux Position for Induction Machines at Low Speed and Standstill (2014)

This paper presents an advanced pulse pattern for saliencies based self sensing control of induction motors for electric vehicle drives. This allows a direct, accurate and parameter independent detection of the rotor flux position at standstill and low speed. The innovation of the proposed method is the reduction of the stator current to zero before each sequence of test pulses. This leads to a commutation of the magnetising current into the rotor leakage inductance and consequently to a saturation of this inductance in the same direction. Finally measurement results with the proposed injection sequence are shown and compared with state of the art methods.