gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Rating of the loudest college basketball arenas for Entertainment Sports Network (ESPN) magazine. (2011)

A recent ESPN magazine article [“These go to 11,” ESPN the Magazine 15 Nov (2010)] ranked the top collegiate basketball arenas according to “noise potential.” The top five arenas were listed as Kansas University, Duke University, New Mexico University, Kentucky University, and Florida University. The rankings were established by a team of Penn State Acoustics students using the theory for sound buildup in large rooms, since actual measurements were infeasible. Both diffuse field and direct field contributions of the sound pressure were estimated at center court for octave band frequencies from 125 Hz to 4 kHz. Seating geometries, materials, and other relevant information were collected for each arena and used with estimated absorption coefficients to determine the room constant and critical distance. The diffuse field contributions were then combined with approximate sources terms based on the seating capacity of the arena, the proximity of the fans to the court, and whether they were students. The sound pressures were then combined into a total A-weighted sound pressure level and used to determine the ranking. The direct and reverberant contributions of each arena were then compared to establish the positive and negative aspects of each arena in terms of noise potential. This comparison reveals how Kansas and Duke reached the top of the ranking, despite having drastically different arena geometry and capacity.
Impact of High-Precision RF-Plasma Control on Very-Low-Temperature Silicon Epitaxy (1993)

A technique for formation of abrupt and arbitrary carrier depth profile in epitaxial silicon film deposited at temperatures as low as 300° C has been developed utilizing an RF-DC coupled-mode bias sputtering system. The effect of ion bombardment energy and ion flux density on the quality of silicon film has been investigated. It was found that the activation level of dopants in the grown silicon film can be widely varied by appropriately controlling the ion bombardment energy while maintaining excellent crystallinity. For controlling the carrier concentrations in the deposited silicon film with an appropriate degree of accuracy, the ion bombardment energy must be precisely controlled with a degree of accuracy higher than 0.5 V, since the properties of the deposited films are very sensitive to the ion bombardment energy. For this purpose, a technique for measurement of the plasma potential is required. While the Langmuir probe technique has been applied to the measurements in DC and also RF discharges, its use in RF discharges has been hindered by the problem of RF interference. Therefore, we have developed advanced Langmuir probes for plasma diagnoses in RF discharges at the plasma excitation frequency of 200 MHz.
<title>Photoexcitation spectroscopy of photoinduced electron transfer in conducting polymer-Buckminsterfullerene composites</title> (1993)

We present a comparative study of the steady state photo-induced absorption of conducting polymers mixed with Buckminsterfullerene, C<SUB>60</SUB>. For conjugated polymers with nondegenerate ground state as donors, electron transfer takes place prior to either radiative or nonradiative recombination of (pi) -electron photoexcitations on the conducting polymer. In the case of a conjugated polymer with degenerate ground state as donor, the structural relaxation associated with the formation of charged solitons is faster, and no indications of photoinduced charge transfer are observed.
Application of video processing methods for linguistic research (2011)

Evolution and changes of all modern languages is a well-known fact. However, recently it is reaching dynamics never seen before, which results in loss of the vast amount of information encoded in every language. In order to preserve such heritage, properly annotated recordings of world languages are necessary. Since creating those annotations is a very laborious task, reaching times 100 longer than the length of the annotated media, innovative video processing algorithms are needed, in order to improve the efficiency and quality of annotation process.
Discovering the Influence of Lithium Loss on Garnet Li7La3Zr2O12 Electrolyte Phase Stability (2020)

Garnet-type lithium lanthanum zirconate (Li7La3Zr2O12, LLZO)-based ceramic electrolyte has potential for further development of all-solid-state energy storage technologies including Li metal batteries as well as Li–S and Li–O2 chemistries. The essential prerequisites such as LLZO’s compactness, stability, and ionic conductivity for this development are nearly achievable via the solid-state reaction route (SSR) at high temperatures, but it involves a trade-off between LLZO’s caveats because of Li loss via volatilization. For example, SSR between lithium carbonate, lanthanum oxide, and zirconium oxide is typically supplemented by dopants (e.g., gallium or aluminum) to yield the stabilized cubic phase (c-LLZO) that is characterized by ionic conductivity an order of magnitude higher than the other polymorphs of LLZO. While the addition of dopants as phase stabilizing agent and supplying extra Li precursor for compensating Li loss at high temperatures become common practice in the solid-state process of LLZO, the exact role of dopants and stabilization pathway is still poorly understood, which leads to several manufacturing issues. By following LLZO’s chemical phase evolution in relation to Li loss at high temperatures, we here show that stabilized c-LLZO can directly be achieved by an in situ control of lithium loss during SSR and without needing dopants. In light of this, we demonstrate that dopants in the conventional SSR route also play a similar role, i.e., making more accessible Li to the formation and phase stabilization of c-LLZO, as revealed by our in situ X-ray diffraction analysis. Further microscopic (STEM, EDXS, and EELS) analysis of the samples obtained under various SSR conditions provides insights into LLZO phase behavior. Our study can contribute to the development of more reliable solid-state manufacturing routes to Garnet-type ceramic electrolytes in preferred polymorphs exhibiting high ionic conductivity and stability for all-solid-state energy storage.
Databases on Future Hardware (Dagstuhl Seminar 17101) (2017)

A number of physical limitations mandate radical changes in the way how we build computing hard- and software, and there is broad consensus that a stronger interaction between hard- and software communities is needed to meet the ever-growing demand for application performance. Under this motivation, representatives from various hard- and software communities have met at the Dagstuhl seminar "Databases on Future Hardware" to discuss the implications in the context of database systems. The outcome of the seminar was not only a much better understanding of each other's needs, constraints, and ways of thinking. Very importantly, the group identified topic areas that seem key for the ongoing shift, together with suggestions on how the field could move forward. During the seminar, it turned out that the future of databases is not only a question of technology. Rather, economic considerations have to be taken into account when building next-generation database engines.
In Vitro Assessment of Drug Release, Dissolution, and Absorption in the Lung (2022)

The lung is an attractive site for drug delivery for both local and systemic effects due to its large surface area and rapid drug absorption by lung cells. Drug delivery to the lungs can be in either aqueous liquid or suspension form through nebulizers; soft mist sprays or in non-aqueous forms through pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDI); or in solid form through dry powder inhalers (DPI). Technological advances in the devices used for the delivery of drug formulations have increased the acceptance of inhalation products by patients. This chapter discusses the factors which affect the bioavailability and deposition of administered formulations. It also throws light on the in vitro performance testing for the DPI products using different types of impactors. The administered inhalation formulation should release the drug, dissolve in the respiratory fluid, and permeate through the biological barriers to exert its effect. These aspects are represented by in vitro studies to measure the dissolution and in vitro comparison of different formulations. There are different models to study the permeation through epithelial cell monolayers, each with their own unique characteristics which are discussed in the chapter. Significant improvement is being made for venting device invention, formulation approaches, and delivery systems. The aim would be to have a good in vitro–in vivo correlation (IVIVC) that would make inhalation therapy a highly effective and desired route of administration.
Control of the Photocatalytic Activity of Metastable Layered Oxynitride K2LaTa2O6N through Topochemical Transformation of Tuned Oxide Precursors (2021)

In the development of oxynitride photocatalysts, thermal ammonolysis of a metal oxide precursor has often been conducted by varying the reaction conditions (e.g., temperatures, reaction times, and ammonia gas flow rates) to obtain high-quality oxynitride particles that efficiently function as photocatalysts. However, this approach may suffer from undesirable changes in the physicochemical properties of the resulting oxynitride, leading to the lowering of the photocatalytic activity. Here, we show that it is possible to control the photocatalytic activity of Ruddlesden–Popper metastable layered oxynitride K2LaTa2O6N, obtained from the Dion–Jacobson phase KLaTa2O7 through a topochemical ammonolysis reaction, by controlling the quality of the KLaTa2O7 template. During the ammonolysis of KLaTa2O7, in the presence of K2CO3, to K2LaTa2O6N, the structural properties (e.g., degree of crystallinity and particle size) of the oxide precursor were replicated in the resulting oxynitride. Namely, the use of KLaTa2O7, possessing a higher degree of crystallinity, led to larger K2LaTa2O6N particles being formed. By increasing the crystallinity of KLaTa2O7, the photocatalytic activity of the resulting K2LaTa2O6N for H2 evolution was improved for reaction in aqueous NaI solution under visible light irradiation. This improvement in performance was due to the longer lifetime of the photogenerated mobile electrons in high-crystallinity K2LaTa2O6N compared with that in the low-crystallinity analogue, as confirmed by femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy. However, the photocatalytic activity of K2LaTa2O6N derived from well-grown larger KLaTa2O7 particles was an order of magnitude lower than that of the best-performing material. Physicochemical measurements revealed that the large K2LaTa2O6N particles contained a relatively high density of anionic defects on the surface, which shortened the lifetime of the photogenerated charge carriers, leading to lower photocatalytic activity.
"Investigation of the dispersive properties of photonic crystals using high-power microwaves (1997)

Summary form only given, as follows. Photonic crystals (PCs) are three-dimensional, metallic or dielectric periodic structures that exhibit pass and stop bands in their frequency response. They are potentially useful components for a wide variety of applications. We present the characterization of the dispersive properties of PCs using high-power microwaves (HPMs). The advantage of high power characterization is the ability to measure decaying waves in the attenuating stop bands of the PCs. It is anticipated that the HPM characterization will provide higher signal-to-noise ratio than conventional low-power characterization schemes. A Sinus-6 driven backward-wave oscillator (BWO) is used to generate a 10 nsec microwave pulse at 9.65 GHz. Two dielectric PCs were fabricated for these experiments. The first crystal had a stop band centered about the excitation frequency of the BWO. The second crystal had a pass band at the source frequency. Using the two crystals, the temporal evolution of the dispersive properties of the PC is investigated leading to advanced concepts in the design of PCs for use in pulsed applications.
Whitesides' Group: Writing a Paper (2004)

Insights into conducting research and the writing of scientific papers are given by Prof. Whitesides in this short essay. The manuscript and its guidelines has been circulated within the Whitesides' research group since 1989.
TRV120027, a Novel β-Arrestin Biased Ligand at the Angiotensin II Type I Receptor, Unloads the Heart and Maintains Renal Function When Added to Furosemide in Experimental Heart Failure (2012)

When added to furosemide, TRV120027, a novel β-arrestin biased angiotensin II type 1 receptor ligand, preserved furosemide-mediated natriuresis and diuresis, while reducing cardiac preload and afterload. These results provide support for TRV120027 as a promising novel therapeutic for the treatment of heart failure.
The Tensile Strength of Uterosacral Ligament Sutures (2003)

In Brief OBJECTIVE To compare the tensile strength of two approaches for uterosacral ligament suturing using a cadaver model. METHODS In 12 unembalmed cadavers, four polytetrafluoroethylene sutures were placed through the uterosacral ligaments. In each cadaver, two sutures were placed laparoscopically, and two more were placed vaginally. A single, experienced surgeon placed all laparoscopic sutures (n = 23), and another experienced surgeon placed all vaginal sutures (n = 22). A blinded team of investigators measured the distance from each suture to the ipsilateral ischial spine; determined whether any sutures incorporated ureters, viscera, or large vessels; and then passed the sutures through an apical vaginal incision. Using a hand-held tensiometer, progressive tensile load was then applied to these sutures along the axis of the vagina until they either broke or were completely dislodged from the ligaments. RESULTS The average peak tension required to break or dislodge the sutures was 26.2 ± 8.8 psi (laparoscopic) and 22.5 ± 7.4 psi (vaginal) (P = .14, 95% confidence interval [CI] −11.2, 8.6). The average force required for suture breakage (n = 28) was 28 ± 7 psi, and the average force applied when ligament failure occurred (n = 17) was 18.5 ± 6 psi (P < .001, 95% CI −113.8, −15.2). The average distance from a laparoscopic or vaginal suture to the ipsilateral ischial spine was 19.1 ± 7 mm and 17.4 ± 6 mm, respectively (P = .46, 95% CI −13.0, 6.4). None of the sutures from either technique were found to incorporate a visceral structure, ureter, or great vessel. CONCLUSION These suturing techniques appear to be equal in tensile strength. For tensile strength, there is no difference between uterosacral ligament sutures placed vaginally or laparoscopically by experienced surgeons.
CoMFA Study of Piperidine Analogues of Cocaine at the Dopamine Transporter:  Exploring the Binding Mode of the 3α-Substituent of the Piperidine Ring Using Pharmacophore-Based Flexible Alignment (2004)

A 3D-QSAR CoMFA study of piperidine-based analogues of cocaine with flexible 3 alpha-substituents is described. A series of pharmacophore models were generated based on three representative compounds 1p, 2i, and 3c using the Genetic Algorithm Similarity Program (GASP) method. The flexible superposition of all studied compounds was performed for each pharmacophore model using the FlexS algorithm and the three-dimensional structure of 2i as a template. All sets of the overlaid structures with the top-ranked conformers were used for CoMFA modeling. Two best initial CoMFA models were selected and further optimized by identifying the best-fitting conformer of each compound. Compared with the initial models, the conventional correlation coefficients r(2) for the optimized models 1 and 2 were improved from 0.90 and 0.837 to 0.997 and 0.993, respectively. The leave-one-out cross-validated coefficients q(2) for the optimized models 1 and 2 were improved from 0.515 and 0.296 to 0.828 and 0.849, respectively. The results of the two CoMFA models suggest that both steric and electrostatic interactions play important roles in the binding of the 3 alpha-substituents of the piperidine-based analogues of cocaine. The contributions from steric and electrostatic fields for model 1 were 0.621 and 0.379, respectively. The contributions from steric and electrostatic fields for model 2 were 0.493 and 0.507, respectively. The two highly predictive CoMFA models indicate that the 3 alpha-substituent has two possible binding modes at the DAT. The CoMFA contour maps provide a visual representation of prospective binding modes of the 3 alpha-substituent of the piperidine-based analogues of cocaine and can be used to design novel DAT inhibitors that may be useful for the treatment of cocaine abuse and certain neurological disorders.
Application of a Customized Optical Force Sensor to a Cable-Driven Leg Exoskeleton (2021)

Abstract In this paper, a customized optical force sensor is developed for an application with a cable-driven leg exoskeleton. Sensors are vital components of cable-driven, exoskeletal robotic systems, which require real-time and accurate measurement of cable tensions. While these systems’ accuracy is a consideration, the added weight, volume, and complexity of the system must is an essential part of widespread adoption for wearable applications. These sensors can also be costly, which is undesirable. An optical force sensor has the advantages of being lightweight, lower in manufacturing cost, and easy to incorporate within the exoskeleton architecture. We designed a sensor to accommodate the expected force profiles and magnitudes during gait while wearing the Cable-Driven Active Leg Exoskeleton (C-ALEX) during a walking task. We carried out four different calibration tests with dynamic loading of the sensors from 10N to 40N. Once a sensor calibration was established, the optical sensor’s performance was compared to a traditional load cell in validation tests. Both components were used in an assist-as-needed force controller in a walking task with a user, with the optical force sensor incorporated into the C-ALEX exoskeleton arms. Comparing the sensor responses to the command tension forces, the results show a root-mean-square error (RMSE) of 0.9595N ± 0.5360N.
Utilisation de catalyseurs à base de palladium déposés par pulvérisation plasma pour piles à combustible à membrane protonique et anionique (2010)

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Low power and compact reconfigurable silicon multiplexing devices (2010)

We present thermally reconfigurable multiplexing devices based on silicon microring resonators with a low tuning power of 21 mW per free spectral range and a negligible thermal crosstalk for rings separated by 15 μm.
Identification of Highly Potent Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type-1 Protease Inhibitors against Lopinavir and Darunavir Resistant Viruses from Allophenylnorstatine-Based Peptidomimetics with P2 Tetrahydrofuranylglycine (2018)

The emergence of drug-resistant HIV from a widespread antiviral chemotherapy targeting HIV protease in the past decades is unavoidable and provides a challenge to develop alternative inhibitors. We synthesized a series of allophenylnorstatine-based peptidomimetics with various P<sub>3</sub>, P<sub>2</sub>, and P<sub>2</sub>́ moieties. The derivatives with P<sub>2</sub> tetrahydrofuranylglycine (Thfg) were found to be potent against wild type HIV-1 protease and the virus, leading to a highly potent compound 21f (KNI-1657) against lopinavir/ritonavir- or darunavir-resistant strains. Co-crystal structures of 21f and the wild-type protease revealed numerous key hydrogen bonding interactions with Thfg. These results suggest that the strategy to design allophenylnorstatine-based peptidomimetics combined with Thfg residue would be promising for generating candidates to overcome multidrug resistance.
Fatigue-induced changes in bioprosthetic heart valve three-dimensional geometry and the relation to tissue damage. (1999)

The observed changes in cuspal shape accelerate PBHV damage due to an increase in flexural strains induced by an increase in curvature reversal during operation, rather than an increase in tension during closure.
EFFECT OF TRIIODOTHYRONINE ON HEMODYNAMICS AND POST-OPERATIVE SUPPORT IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING CABG (1995)

Bennett-Guerrero, E M.D.; Jimenez, J L M.D.; D'Amico, E B B.S.N.; White, W D M.P.H.; Baldwin, B C.R.N.A.; Phillips, S A M.D.; Clements, F M M.D.; Van Trigt, P , M.D.; Schwinn, D A M.D. Author Information
Reproducibility of manual and semi-automated late enhancement quantification in patients with Fabry disease (2013)

Semi-automatic planimetry of patchy LE in patients with Fabry disease is feasible. The determined intra- and inter-observer variabilities for manual and semi-automatic planimetry were in the range of 20-40% of LE amount with high ICC values.
Mechanism of action of Cyclosporin A: inhibition of lymphokine secretion studied with antigen-stimulated T cell hybridomas. (1984)

We have employed bifunctional T cell hybridomas, which can be stimulated to secrete lymphokine(s) and lyse specific target cells, to analyze the effect of Cyclosporin A (CsA) on T cell helper and effector functions. We report here the effects of CsA on antigen- and lectin-induced lymphokine secretion. We have found that a pharmacologic level of CsA (10 ng/ml) blocks antigen- and lectin-driven interleukin 2 (IL 2) secretion without affecting cell proliferation. In addition, one monoclonal hybridoma that is induced by concanavalin A to secrete colony stimulating factors (CSF) as well as IL 2 is concomitantly blocked by CsA for production of IL 2 and CSF. Because the hybridomas grow constitutively and are devoid of functional IL 2 receptors, they permit analysis of the kinetics of the inhibitory response. We have shown that CsA blocks not only stimulation of lymphokine secretion but also ongoing IL 2 production, probably by interfering with the effective interaction of receptor and antigen. Thus, blocking of IL 2 secretion from preactivated cells by CsA occurs by 1 to 2 hr, the time required to stop IL 2 production by removal of Ag/Lectin stimulator. The results are consistent with a mechanism of action of CsA on T cells that involves a direct interference of CsA with binding of Ag to Ag-receptor and results in blocking of induction and active secretion of multiple lymphokines.
Quadrant (2022)

Network Functions (NFs) now process a significant fraction of Internet traffic. Software-based NF Virtualization (NFV) promised to enable rapid development of new NFs by vendors and leverage the power and economics of commodity computing infrastructure for NF deployment. To date, no cloud NFV systems achieve NF chaining, isolation, SLO-adherence, and scaling together with existing cloud computing infrastructure and abstractions, all while achieving generality, speed, and ease of deployment. These properties are taken for granted in other cloud contexts but unavailable for NF processing.