gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
L'Italie. (1962)

L'Italie L'Italie. By G. Maranini. Preface by Georges Burdeau. Paris, Librairie Générale de Droit et de Jurisprudence, R. Pichon et R. Durand-Auzias, 1961. 170 pp. (‘Comment ils sont gouvernés’. Collection sous la direction de Georges Burdeau. Vol. 5.) M. K. G. M. K. G. Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar International Affairs, Volume 38, Issue 1, January 1962, Page 100, https://doi.org/10.2307/2611427 Published: 01 January 1962
Dissociation contants of inorganic acids and bases in aqueous solution (1969)

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Predator‐specific landscapes of fear and resource distribution: effects on spatial range use (2009)

Although ecologists have long recognized that animal space use is primarily determined by the presence of predators and the distribution of resources, the effects of these two environmental conditions have never been quantified simultaneously in a single spatial model. Here, in a novel approach, predator-specific landscapes of fear are constructed on the basis of behavioral responses of a prey species (vervet monkey; Cercopithecus aethiops), and we show how these can be combined with data on resource distribution to account for the observed variation in intensity of space use. Results from a mixed regressive-spatial regressive analysis demonstrate that ranging behavior can indeed be largely interpreted as an adaptive response to perceived risk of predation by some (but not all) predators and the spatial availability of resources. The theoretical framework behind the model is furthermore such that it can easily be extended to incorporate the effects of additional factors potentially shaping animal range use and thus may be of great value to the study of animal spatial ecology.
Crystal Structure of Serratia Protease, a Zinc-Dependent Proteinase from Serratia sp. E-15, Containing a  -Sheet Coil Motif at 2.0AA Resolution (1996)

The crystal structure of Serratia protease from Serratia sp. E-15 was solved by the single isomorphous replacement method supplemented with anomalous scattering effects from both the Zn atom in the native crystal and the Sm atom in the derivative crystal, and refined at 2.0 A resolution to a crystallographic R-factor of 0.194. The enzyme consists of N-terminal catalytic and C-terminal beta-sandwich domains, as observed in alkaline protease from Pseudomonas aeruginosa IFO3080. The catalytic domain with a five-stranded antiparallel beta-sheet and five alpha-helices shares a basically common folding topology with those of other zinc metalloendoproteases. The catalytic zinc ion at the bottom of the active site cleft is ligated by His176, His180, His186, Tyr216, and a water molecule in a distorted trigonalbipyramidal manner. The C-terminal domain is a beta-strand-rich domain containing eighteen beta-strands and a short alpha-helix, and has seven Ca2+ ions bound to calcium binding loops. An unusual beta-sheet coil motif is observed in this domain, where the beta-strands and calcium binding loops are alternately incorporated into an elliptical right-handed spiral so as to form a two-layer untwisted beta-sandwich structure. The Ca2+ ions in the C-terminal domain seem to be very important for the folding and stability of the beta-sheet coil structure.
The MaSSIVE project at NCAR (2002)

The Mass Storage System IV Enterprise (MaSSIVE), a fourth-generation mass-storage system being designed at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), is described. A bitfile managed by MaSSIVE can be a complete, self-contained UNIX file system, specific to a particular MaSSIVE client. MaSSIVE will stage whole file systems from archival storage onto on-line storage devices and then provide its clients with raw block access to the staged file system. It will consist of cooperating processes distributed across a network of supermicrocomputers. The client interface to a file system will be implemented through a device driver that will permit access to MaSSIVE on-line storage devices. The device interface through a high-bandwidth data fabric to the storage device will use common device controller-specific protocols. As file systems are unmounted by clients or clients disconnect from the data fabric, the file systems may be migrated back to archive storage and removed from on-line storage.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">></ETX>
The Nucleotide Sequence and Spliced <i>pol</i> mRNA Levels of the Nonprimate Spumavirus Bovine Foamy Virus (1998)

We have determined the complete nucleotide sequence of a replication-competent clone of bovine foamy virus (BFV) and have quantitated the amount of splice pol mRNA processed early in infection. The 544-amino-acid Gag protein precursor has little sequence similarity with its primate foamy virus homologs, but the putative nucleocapsid (NC) protein, like the primate NCs, contains the three glycine-arginine-rich regions that are postulated to bind genomic RNA during virion assembly. The BFV gag and pol open reading frames overlap, with pro and pol in the same translational frame. As with the human foamy virus (HFV) and feline foamy virus, we have detected a spliced pol mRNA by PCR. Quantitatively, this mRNA approximates the level of full-length genomic RNA early in infection. The integrase (IN) domain of reverse transcriptase does not contain the canonical HH-CC zinc finger motif present in all characterized retroviral INs, but it does contain a nearby histidine residue that could conceivably participate as a member of the zinc finger. The env gene encodes a protein that is over 40% identical in sequence to the HFV Env. By comparison, the Gag precursor of BFV is predicted to be only 28% identical to the HFV protein.
<title>Results of sediment motion visualization by a modified LASCA technique</title> (2007)

A modified version of the Laser Speckle Contrast Analysis technique was developed. It is different of the typical LASCA technique as the laser beam is not reflected by the object but transmitted through a cuvette containing a diluted suspension. A digital image with speckles is taken and the time contrast not the space contrast is calculated, which is the second main difference from the typical LASCA technique. The contrast is converted into colors and a contrast image, hence a velocity map is obtained. The results of analyzing different biological suspensions with this technique are presented and the possibility of using it for micrometric particle motion and as a fast diagnosis method is discussed.
Keratin gene expression in simian virus 40-transformed human keratinocytes. (1985)

Previous reports from this laboratory indicate that cultured simian virus 40 (SV40)-transformed human keratinocytes express keratin proteins characteristic of simple epithelia that are not found in their untransformed counterparts. In this study we show by in vitro translation and RNA transfer blot analysis that the altered keratin synthesis reflects changes in the abundance of specific keratin mRNAs. SV40-transformed keratinocytes have a reduced abundance of transcripts for 58-, 56-, 52-, 50-, 48-, and 46-kDa keratin species, compared with uninfected cultured keratinocytes, but express significant levels of transcripts for 52-, 45-, and 40-kDa keratins, typical of simple epithelia. The SV40-transformed cells also express mRNA for a 48-kDa keratin that is unique to SV40-transformed keratinocytes. Analysis of the keratin genome with keratin-specific cDNAs as probes indicates that the changes in keratin transcription are not correlated with gross rearrangements of the keratin genome. These results suggest that analysis of viral transformation of cultured keratinocytes affords a novel approach to study mechanisms regulating keratin gene expression.
Antioxidants in health and disease (2001)

Free radical production occurs continuously in all cells as part of normal cellular function. However, excess free radical production originating from endogenous or exogenous sources might play a role in many diseases. Antioxidants prevent free radical induced tissue damage by preventing the formation of radicals, scavenging them, or by promoting their decomposition. This article reviews the basic chemistry of free radical formation in the body, the consequences of free radical induced tissue damage, and the function of antioxidant defence systems, with particular reference to the development of atherosclerosis.
Solubility of CO2, H2S, and Their Mixture in the Ionic Liquid 1-Octyl-3-methylimidazolium Bis(trifluoromethyl)sulfonylimide B (2012)

Gaseous solubilities of carbon dioxide (1), hydrogen sulfide (2), and their binary mixture (x₂ ≈ 0.2, 0.5, 0.8) have been measured in the ionic liquid 1-octyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethyl)sulfonylimide ([C₈mim][Tf₂N]) at temperatures ranging from (303.15 to 353.15) K and at pressures under 2 MPa. The observed PTx solubility data were used to obtain Henry's law constants and correlated by three models: (1) the simple Krichevsky–Kasarnovsky (KK) equation, (2) a model comprised of the extended Henry's law and the Pitzer's virial expansion for the excess Gibbs free energy, and (3) the generic Redlich–Kwong (RK) cubic equation of state proposed for gas–ionic liquid systems. The correlations from the three models show quite good consistency with the experimental data for IL/CO₂ and IL/H₂S binary mixtures within experimental uncertainties. For IL/CO₂/H₂S ternary mixtures, the RK model shows the best correlation with the experimental data. The comparison showed that the solubility of H₂S is about two times as great as that of CO₂ in the ionic liquid studied in this work. It was further found, by comparison of the experimental data of this study with those of previous reports, that the solubility of H₂S in [Cₙmim][Tf₂N] ILs increases as the number of carbon atoms in the alkyl substituent of methylimidazolium cation, n, increases. In addition, quantum chemical calculations at DFT/B3LYP level of theory using 6-311+G(d) and 6-311++G(2d,2p) basis sets were performed on the isolated systems studied in this work to provide explanations from a molecular point of view for the observed experimental trends.
Challenges associated with providing simulation-based medical education (2003)

Computer-based instructional programs in medicine, especially those that make use of graphics and simulation technology, are discussed. A number of impediments to this mode of teaching medical students are discussed, including: (1) the lack of knowledge about the learning process; (2) nonadaptive tutorial strategies; (3) difficulties associated with assessing simulation validity; (4) questionable transferability; (5) the lack of intuitive user interfaces; (6) the high cost of developing quality educational software; (7) the inability to customize applications to suit local teaching practices; (8) the high cost of computer hardware; and (9) ineffective evaluation methodologies.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">></ETX>
Speech source localization using a multi-resolution technique (2002)

This paper presents a new speech source localization method in an adverse environment for microphone array systems. This method is applied to an octave-band decomposition of the signals obtained by the wavelet transform which uses a fast algorithm with short prototype filters. This method is applied in sub-bands separately and consists of two stages. First, a coarse region where the speech source is present is detected. Then the multi-beamforming operation is used to pinpoint the speaker's location. Both stages are based on the examination of the energy level and its variation. The complete algorithm provides relatively small errors in the source localization estimate.
Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm Associated With Autoimmune Pancreatitis (2013)

Naitoh, Itaru MD; Nakazawa, Takahiro MD; Notohara, Kenji MD; Miyabe, Katsuyuki MD; Hayashi, Kazuki MD; Shimizu, Shuya MD; Kondo, Hiromu MD; Yoshida, Michihiro MD; Yamashita, Hiroaki MD; Umemura, Shuichiro MD; Ohara, Hirotaka MD; Joh, Takashi MD Author Information
Electrochemiluminescence energy transfer-promoted ultrasensitive immunoassay using near-infrared-emitting CdSeTe/CdS/ZnS quantum dots and gold nanorods (2013)

The marriage of energy transfer with electrochemiluminescence has produced a new technology named electrochemiluminescence energy transfer (ECL-ET), which can realize effective and sensitive detection of biomolecules. To obtain optimal ECL-ET efficiency, perfect energy overlapped donor/acceptor pair is of great importance. Herein, we present a sensitive ECL-ET based immunosensor for the detection of tumor markers, using energy tunable CdSeTe/CdS/ZnS double shell quantum dots (QDs) and gold nanorods (GNRs) as the donor and acceptor, respectively. Firstly a facile microwave-assisted strategy for the synthesis of green- to near-infrared-emitting CdSeTe/CdS/ZnS QDs with time- and component-tunable photoluminescence was proposed. And, on the basis of the adjustable optical properties of both CdSeTe/CdS/ZnS QDs and GNRs, excellent overlap between donor emission and acceptor absorption can be obtained to ensure effective ECL-ET quenching, thus improving the sensing sensitivity. This method represents a novel approach for versatile detection of biomolecules at low concentrations.
Regulation of Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh Arginine Decarboxylase by Potassium Deficiency Stress (1996)

Arginine decarboxylase (ARGdc) is the first enzyme in one of the two pathways to putrescine in plants. ARGdc enzyme activity has been shown to be induced by many environmental factors, including potassium deficiency stress. We investigated the mechanism for induction of ARGdc activity during potassium deficiency stress in Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh. We show that A. thaliana responds to potassium deficiency stress by increasing ARGdc activity by up to 10-fold over unstressed plants with a corresponding increase in putrescine levels of up to 20-fold. Spermidine and spermine levels do not increase proportionately. Northern analysis showed no increase in ARGdc mRNA levels correlated with the increase in ARGdc enzyme activity. Western analysis revealed that there was no difference between ARGdc protein levels in stressed plants compared with controls. The increase in ARGdc enzyme activity due to potassium deficiency stress does not appear to involve changes in mRNA or protein abundance.
Proteome analysis identifies L1CAM/CD171 and DPP4/CD26 as novel markers of human skin mast cells (2016)

In a systematic proteomics approach we identified two novel mast cell proteins potentially relevant to skin homeostasis: neural cell adhesion molecule L1 and dipeptidyl peptidase 4.
Homocysteine biosynthesis pathways of<i>Streptococcus anginosus</i> (2003)

A gene (cgs) encoding cystathionine gamma-synthase was cloned from Streptococcus anginosus, and its protein was purified and characterized. The cgs gene and the immediately downstream lcd gene were shown to be cotranscribed as an operon. High-performance liquid chromatography analyses showed that the S. anginosus Cgs not only has cystathionine gamma-synthase activity, but also expresses O-acetylhomoserine sulfhydrylase activity. These results suggest that S. anginosus has the capacity to utilize both the transsulfuration and direct sulfhydrylation pathways for homocysteine biosynthesis.
A Practical Blood Culturing Method Employing Dilution and Filtration (1969)

Kozub, W. R., Kirkham, W. R., Chatman, C. E., and Pribor, H. C : A practical blood culturing method employing dilution and filtration. Techn. Bull. Regist. Med. Techn., 39:121–129,1969. In this new blood culture method, a blood sample is introduced into a plastic bag containing a medium which dilutes the blood, agglomerates the red blood cells, and nourishes any bacteria. The red blood cells quickly settle to the bottom of the bag and are segregated from the remaining fluid by placing a clamp across the bag. The fluid is passed through cellulose ester filters which collect any bacteria. The filters are placed on solid media for culture. This method of removing inhibitors and concentrating microorganisms on a filter leads to early formation of characteristic colonies. Growth is detected and microorganisms are identified faster than with a broth method. In certain cases, the organism involved in the bacteremia could be recovered only by the described technic. This method, which is practical for the clinical laboratory, has proved superior to a standard method in a preliminary study of 24 patients with bacteremia.
ABS, ASR UND MSR DER NEUEN S-KLASSE (1992)

Ein Antiblockiersystem mit den beiden Funktionen Verhinderung des Radblockierens sowie adaptive Druck- beziehungsweise Bremskraftbegrenzung an der Hinterachse ermoeglicht das Bremsenkonzept der neuen Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse mit erhoehtem Hinterachs-Bremskraftanteil. Integriert ist dieses ABS mit einer ASR (Antriebs-Schlupf-Regelung) sowie einer MSR (Motor-Schleppmoment-Regelung), die im Vortriebs- beziehungsweise Lastwechselfall Stabilitaet und Traktion gewaehrleistet. Die Darstellung und Pruefung der einwandfreien Funktion des in Micro-Controller-Technik ausgefuehrten und durch erweiterte Sensorik sowie Logik hochkomplexen Systems wird durch eine aktive Diagnose sichergestellt. Der Beitrag gibt einen Ueberblick ueber das neu entwickelte ABS-System, die ASR-Funktion sowie die MSR-Funktion in den neuen Fahrzeugen der S-Klasse. Abschliessend wird die aktive Diagnosefunktion vorgestellt. Titel in Englisch: ABS, ASR and MSR of the new S-Class.
The use of angular acoustic scattering measurements to estimate structural parameters of human and animal tissues (1986)

Theoretical formulations are developed, based on mathematical models of inhomogeneous continua for the expected angular variation of bulk scattering from human and animal tissues. These results are compared with experimental data on angular scattering from liver, muscle, and blood, reported in a companion paper [J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 79, 2034-2047 (1986)], and deductions are drawn as to the appropriateness of the various models for representing the mechanical structure of the different tissues. On this basis, the experimental data and theoretical formulations are used to derive estimates, appropriate to the frequency range of observation (4-7 MHz), of correlation distance (or effective scatterer spacing) d, the local variabilities of density and compressibility, gamma rho = delta rho/rho and gamma kappa = delta kappa/kappa 0, and their ratio gamma rho/gamma kappa. For blood, liver, and skeletal muscle, the values derived at 6 MHz for d are approximately 5, 55, and 75 microns and for gamma rho/gamma kappa are 0.5, 0.15, and 0.28, respectively. These results are, in particular, at variance with the commonly made assumption, based on evidence from low-frequency measurements, that the ratio gamma rho/gamma kappa is sufficiently small that density terms can be ignored in calculations of human tissue scattering.
Developing a tool to shoot genes by a man-made air pressure (2020)

TSGAMAP is a cost-saving and portable tool to shoot DNA and other microparticles into cells. This can expand the use of biolistics in research and education.
Development Of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Based Erosion Models For Oil And Gas Industry Applications (2013)

Erosion prediction plays a critical role in different oil and gas industry segments including drill bit manufacturing, measurement & logging while drilling (M&LWD), and reservoir engineering/completions tools. Recently, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is used to predict erosion due to multiphase flows in complex geometries. Currently used CFD-based erosion models are able to predict erosion regions fairly accurately in various applications but they are highly inaccurate when it comes topredictions of quantities like erosion rate. Predicted quantities within an order of magnitude of the measured values are common and may be considered acceptable for many applications in the industry simply because more accurate prediction tools do not exist. This research aims at developing a more robust and accurate CFD-based erosion model and formulating best practice CFD guidelines for the application of the model. An extensive set of experimental data was made available by Baker Hughes for experiments conducted on a 900 elbow. The present Baker Hughes erosion model was studied and modified to better fit the experimental data. The model was prepared for low sand concentration (1-10%) applications and was validated by comparing the predicted erosion region to that observed in the experimental results. Effect of various computational turbulence models and wall treatments were studied. A grid convergence study was performed to see the effect of near wall resolution on erosion prediction accuracy. Just by improving the CFD modeling approach, the mean percentage error decreases from around 60% to 40%. A statistical analysis was performed on the CFD output parameters to identify the parameters that effect erosion rates the most. Correlation analysis and non-parametric statistical analysis was carried out. Various regression models were employed for approximating the erosion rates as a function of the identified parameters. A new model specific to different y+ range was proposed and a considerable decrease in mean percentage error was observed. Two new regression models based on turbulent kinetic energy and surface shear stress were also developed. They provide excellent results with a further decrease in mean percentage error to around 30%. Finally, an artificial neural network model was developed. A multilayer feedforward model with backpropogation algorithm and Levenberg-Marquardt training was used. The model gave a mean error percentage of less than 30%. Bayesian regularization was used with the training algorithm to avoid over fitting of the model. This model with regularization gave less than 10% mean percentage error for 920 data points.
Influence of Ethnic Origin on Predictive Parameters of Performance in Sprint Running in Prepubertal Boys (2005)

Afro-American and Caribbean athletes have long dominated sprint running, although the reasons for their disproportionate success remain unclear. The studies of sprinting ability in blacks versus whites have shown contradictory results. This study compared the anthropometric measurements and the physical test results (vertical jump and sprint) of Caucasian and Afro-Caribbean prepubertal boys. Seventeen healthy untrained prepubertal boys, 8 Caucasians and 9 Afro-Caribbeans (11.49 +/- 0.74 years) performed vertical jump tests (a countermovement jump according to the Sargent method, using Abalakov material) and short sprints (30 m). Age, height, weight, and fat mass percentage were also recorded. The sprints were filmed to determine the number of strides over the 30 m. No significant difference was noted for sprint performance between the Caucasians and Afro-Caribbeans (respectively, 5.59 seconds +/- 0.44 vs. 5.51 s +/- 0.50). The predictors of sprint performance differed between the two groups: the vertical jump test was the main predictor for the Caucasian group, whereas the stride number/height ratio was the main predictor for the Afro-Caribbean group. This last group had better ratio (0.14 +/- 0.15 vs. 0.16 +/- 0.02, p < 0.05) and better jump test results (36.77 cm +/- 2.90 vs. 31.12 cm +/- 4.76, p < 005). The prepubertal Afro-Caribbeans seemed to be endowed to run faster but they did not. We hypothesize that they were unable to use their greater leg strength to develop an optimal stride. Further study is needed to investigate what occurs at other maturational stages.
<title>Visible Anti-Reflection Coatings And Their Use</title> (1974)

This paper describes various types of anti-reflection coatings, how they work, and their use in optical systems. Examples are given of design types available for the visible spectrum. The use of anti-reflection coatings at non-normal incidence is discussed and practical limitations considered. A brief review of the state-of-the-art in wideband anti-reflection coatings is presented.