gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Forecasting the usage of household appliances through power meter sensors for demand management in the smart grid (2011)

Electricity demand management mechanisms are expected to play a key role in smart grid infrastructures to reduce buildings power demand at peak hours, by means of dynamic pricing strategies. Unfortunately these kinds of mechanisms require the users to manually set a lot of configuration parameters, thereby reducing the usability of these solutions. In this paper we propose a system, developed within the BEE Project, for predicting the usage of household appliances in order to automatically provide inputs to electricity management mechanism, exactly in the same way a user could do. In our architecture we use a wireless power meter sensor network to monitor home appliances consumption. Data provided by sensors are then processed every 24 hours to forecast which devices will be used on the next day, at what time and for how long. This information represents just the input parameters required by load demand management systems, hence avoiding complex manual settings by the user.
Effects of Ag buffer layer on the microstructure and magnetic properties of nanocomposite FePt∕Ag multilayer films (2005)

The face-centered-tetragonal L10FePt films with (001) preferred orientation has perpendicular coercivity (Hc⊥) of about 2462Oe that can be achieved by stacking a structure of (FePt4nm∕Ag2nm)5 multilayer films on the 5nm thick MgO underlayer and annealing at 600°C for 30min. It is found that both the perpendicular anisotropy and coercivity of (FePt4nm∕Ag2nm)5 multilayer films are enhanced by introducing an Ag buffer layer (≦20nm) between the (FePt4nm∕Ag2nm)5 films and the MgO underlayer. When introducing an Ag buffer layer of 20nm thickness, the Hc⊥ value of the MgO5nm∕Ag20nm∕(FePt4nm∕Ag2nm)5 multilayer films is observed to increase from 2462to4731Oe, which has significant potential as perpendicular magnetic recording media for high-density recording.
Hybrid pattern recognition using Markov networks (1993)

Markov networks are inferred automatically for different classes of learning strings. In subsequent string-to-network alignments for test samples, the networks are used to deduce structural characteristics and to provide similarity measures. By processing the similarity measures as numerical-value features, standard nonparametric decision-theoretic pattern classifiers may be applied to determine class membership. The nearest-neighbor rule and linear discriminant-function classifiers are discussed, and their performances are compared with that of a maximum-likelihood classifier. The hybrid system's ability to determine string orientation correctly is investigated. Experiments with several thousand human banded chromosomes are reported.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">></ETX>
Marek's disease. II. Propagation of the Connecticut-A isolate in cell cultures. (1968)

Since development of the resistance-inducing factor (RIF), by Rubin (11), cell cultures have been widely used in studying the avian lymphoid leukosis viruses. Marek's disease (MD) agent has not been shown to possess RIF activity, and it is not readily cultivated in cell cultures (2). However, Vindel (14) reported the successful propagation of an agent in chicken embryo fibroblast (CEF) cultures inoculated with brain filtrates from chickens with MD.
Neutrophil and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio as new predictors of dropout and recurrence after liver transplantation for hepatocellular cancer (2013)

There is increasing evidence that systemic inflammation markers like neutrophil (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratios (PLR) may play a role in the outcome of hepatocellular cancer (HCC). Between January 1994 and March 2012, 181 patients with HCC were registered on the transplant waiting list: 35 (19.3%) patients dropped out during the waiting period and 146 (80.7%) patients underwent liver transplantation (LT). The median follow-up of this patient cohort was 4.2 years (IQR: 1.8-8.3). On c-statistics, the last NLR (AUROC = 67.4; P = 0.05) was the best predictor of dropout. The last PLR had an intermediate statistical ability (AUROC = 66.1; P = 0.07) to predict post-LT tumor recurrence. Patients with a NLR value >5.4 had poor 5-year intention-to-treat (ITT) survival rates (48.2 vs. 64.5%; P = 0.02). Conversely, PLR better stratified patients in relation to tumor-free survival (TFS) (80.7 vs. 91.6%; P = 0.02). NLR is a good predictor for the risk of dropout, while PLR is a good predictor for the risk of post-LT recurrence. Use of these markers, which are all available before LT, may represent an additional tool to refine the selection criteria of HCC liver recipients.
Chiral Dirhodium(II) Carboxamidate‐Catalyzed [2+2]‐Cycloaddition of TMS‐Ketene and Ethyl Glyoxylate (2005)

Abstract The [2+2]‐cycloaddition reaction between ethyl glyoxylate and trimethylsilylketene is reported. Enantiomeric excesses up to 83% have been achieved with the use of only 1.0 mol % of a previously unreported chiral imidazolidinone‐ligated dirhodium(II) carboxamidate catalyst. An extensive survey of chiral catalysts has shown that enantiocontrol for cycloaddition increases as the steric bulk of the ligand is increased. However, enantioselectivity is increased to 99% ee by the addition of 10 mol % of quinine as a co‐catalyst with a chiral dirhodium(II) azetidinone‐ligated catalyst, and there is a significant decrease in reaction time.
Point & Teleport Locomotion Technique for Virtual Reality (2016)

With the increasing popularity of virtual reality (VR) and new devices getting available with relatively lower costs, more and more video games have been developed recently. Most of these games use first person interaction techniques since it is more natural for Head Mounted Displays (HMDs). One of the most widely used interaction technique in VR video games is locomotion that is used to move user's viewpoint in virtual environments. Locomotion is an important component of video games since it can have a strong influence on user experience. In this study, a new locomotion technique we called "Point & Teleport" is described and compared with two commonly used VR locomotion techniques of walk-in-place and joystick. In this technique, users simply point where they want to be in virtual world and they are teleported to that position. As a major advantage, it is not expected to introduce motion sickness since it does not involve any visible translational motion. In this study, two VR experiments were designed and performed to analyze the Point & Teleport technique. In the first experiment, Point & Teleport was compared with walk-in-place and joystick locomotion techniques. In the second experiment, a direction component was added to the Point & Teleport technique so that the users could specify their desired orientation as well. 16 users took part in both experiments. Results indicated that Point & Teleport is a fun and user friendly locomotion method whereas the additional direction component degraded the user experience.
Synthesis and Characterization of Dendron Cross-Linked PEG Hydrogels as Corneal Adhesives (2011)

In pursuit of a wound-specific corneal adhesive, hydrogels formed by the reaction of propionaldehyde, butyraldehyde, or 2-oxoethyl succinate-functionalized poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) with a peptide-based dendritic cross-linker (Lys(3)Cys(4)) were characterized. These macromers react within minutes of mixing to form transparent and elastic hydrogels with in vitro degradation times that range from hours to months based on the type of bonds formed during the cross-linking reaction, either thiazolidine or pseudoproline. The mechanical properties of these materials, determined via parallel plate rheology, were dependent on the polymer concentration, as was the hydrogel adhesive strength, which was determined by lap shear adhesive testing. In addition, these hydrogels were efficacious in closing ex vivo 4.1 mm central corneal lacerations: wounds closed with these hydrogel adhesives were able to withstand intraocular pressure values equivalent to, or in excess of, those obtained by closing the wounds with suturing.
V-Sentinel: a novel framework for situational awareness and surveillance (2005)

We describe a novel system called V-Sentinel (Virtual Sentinel) that offers a unique solution for situational awareness, assessment, and response support for security and military applications. Unlike traditional surveillance systems that display 2D videos or images on separate windows/screens, thereby providing no integration of information, no high-level scene comprehension, and no situational awareness, the V-Sentinel provides users a complete global view of entire surveillance scene including 3D geospatial models of the environment, aerial and terrestrial imagery, real-time videos, and dynamic sensor alarm/status designators - all on one screen, and from arbitrary viewpoints. This paper discusses the system design and integration of various capabilities to create a V-Sentinel system, and the results from our demonstrations and performance evaluations of the system to several government agencies and defense contractors for military and national security applications.
Hilbert Transforms (2009)

The Hilbert transform has many uses, including solving problems in aerodynamics, condensed matter physics, optics, fluids, and engineering. Written in a style that will suit a wide audience (including the physical sciences), this book will become the reference of choice on the topic, whatever the subject background of the reader. It explains all the common Hilbert transforms, mathematical techniques for evaluating them, and has detailed discussions of their application. Especially useful for researchers are the tabulation of analytically evaluated Hilbert transforms, and an atlas that immediately illustrates how the Hilbert transform alters a function. A collection of exercises helps the reader to test their understanding of the material in each chapter. The bibliography is a wide-ranging collection of references both to the classical mathematical papers, and to a diverse array of applications.
Efficient state transfer for hypervisor-based proactive recovery (2008)

Proactive recovery of replicated services is a novel approach that allows tolerating a potentially unlimited number of malicious faults during system lifetime by periodically restarting replicas from a correct state. Recovering a stateful replica requires a time-consuming transfer and verification of the state. During this time, the replica usually is unable to handle client requests. Our VM-FIT architecture harnesses virtualization to significantly reduce this service unavailability. Our approach allows recovery in parallel with service execution, and uses copy-on-write techniques and provides efficient state transfer support between virtual replicas on a host.
Tissue- and species-specific expression of inhibitory guanine nucleotide-binding proteins. Cloning of a full-length complementary DNA from canine heart. (1989)

Three different isoforms of the inhibitory guanine nucleotide-binding protein alpha-subunit (Gi alpha) have been cloned. However, little information on the cardiac-specific expression of these isoforms is available. The deduced amino acid sequence of a full-length Gi alpha 2 complementary DNA from a canine ventricular library displays several unique residues compared with those from other species. In contrast to previously described complementary DNA clones for Gi alpha 2, this complementary DNA has a complete 3'-untranslated region with the expected consensus sequence for polyadenylation. Gi alpha 2 is the predominant isoform in the heart, and its message level of 14.7 +/- 4.9 pg/10 micrograms total ventricular RNA is about fourfold lower than that of the stimulatory guanine nucleotide-binding protein.
AIDS is leading cause of death in Africa. (2000)

Globally more than 50 million people have been infected with HIV and AIDS killed 2.6 million people in 1999. Africa the hardest-hit continent in the world is home to 60% of all men 80% of all women and 90% of all children worldwide who have HIV. The spread of the disease there has been fueled in part by population movements due to natural disasters war and employment migration. Consequently the spread of HIV/AIDS has caused declines in life expectancy and child survival in some countries. In the past decade the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has responded by providing over $1.2 billion in assistance allocating approximately 60% to sub-Saharan Africa. Over the next 5 years USAID will seek to significantly decrease the incidence of HIV in target groups and increase support to households caring for children and others affected by AIDS. Senegal and Uganda are mentioned as two model countries whose HIV prevention efforts have greatly reduced the virus’ prevalence.
Adaptive Fuzzy Connectedness-Based Medical Image Segmentation. (2002)

In this paper, we present an enhancement of the fuzzy connectedness-based image segmentation method based on dynamic computation of adaptive weights for the homogeneity and the directional gradient energy functions. Adaptive weights enhance the performance and robustness of the conventional fuzzy connectedness-based segmentation while decreasing the degree of user interaction. The accuracy of the adaptive fuzzy connectedness-based segmentation of typical fuzzy medical images is assessed with respect to the conventional fuzzy connectedness.
Synthesis of Aluminum Nitride Nanowires from Carbon Nanotubes (2001)

Aluminum nitride nanowires have been synthesized in bulk from carbon nanotubes (CNTs) at relatively low temperatures. This method produces AlN nanowires through the reaction of the carbon nanotubes, Al, and Al2O3 in a flowing NH3 atmosphere. The diameters of the products, mainly in the range of 10−50 nm, correspond with the diameters of the carbon nanotubes, which provides a promising way to control the diameters of the AlN nanowires. The AlN nanowires fabricated in this way are single crystals covered by a thin amorphous layer. The small diameter and single crystal form make the AlN nanowires highly flexible. The growth mechanism of the AlN nanowires and the factors that allow a decrease in the synthesis temperature are discussed.
Power control and energy efficiency strategies for D2D communications underlying cellular networks (2015)

MELO, Y. V. L. Power control and energy efficiency strategies for D2D communications underlying cellular networks. 2015. 58 f. Dissertacao (Mestrado em Engenharia de Teleinformatica) – Centro de Tecnologia, Universidade Federal do Ceara, Fortaleza, 2015.
Near-Infrared Strong Coupling between Metamaterials and Epsilon-near-Zero Modes in Degenerately Doped Semiconductor Nanolayers (2016)

Epsilon-near-zero (ENZ) modes provide a new path for tailoring light–matter interactions at the nanoscale. In this paper, we analyze a strongly coupled system at near-infrared frequencies comprising plasmonic metamaterial resonators and ENZ modes supported by degenerately doped semiconductor nanolayers. In strongly coupled systems that combine optical cavities and intersubband transitions, the polariton splitting (i.e., the ratio of Rabi frequency to bare cavity frequency) scales with the square root of the wavelength, thus favoring the long-wavelength regime. In contrast, we observe that the polariton splitting in ENZ/metamaterial resonator systems increases linearly with the thickness of the nanolayer supporting the ENZ modes. In this work, we employ an indium-tin-oxide nanolayer and observe a large experimental polariton splitting of approximately 30% in the near-infrared. This approach opens up many promising applications, including nonlinear optical components and tunable optical filters based on controlling the polariton splitting by adjusting the frequency of the ENZ mode.
Crystalline Carbon Nitride Nanosheets for Improved Visible-Light Hydrogen Evolution (2014)

Nanosheets of a crystalline 2D carbon nitride were obtained by ionothermal synthesis of the layered bulk material poly(triazine imide), PTI, followed by one-step liquid exfoliation in water. Triazine-based nanosheets are 1-2 nm in height and afford chemically and colloidally stable suspensions under both basic and acidic conditions. We use solid-state NMR spectroscopy of isotopically enriched, restacked nanosheets as a tool to indirectly monitor the exfoliation process and carve out the chemical changes occurring upon exfoliation, as well as to determine the nanosheet thickness. PTI nanosheets show significantly enhanced visible-light driven photocatalytic activity toward hydrogen evolution compared to their bulk counterpart, which highlights the crucial role of morphology and surface area on the photocatalytic performance of carbon nitride materials.
Nitrofurans with high renal excretion (1974)

ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTNitrofurans with high renal excretionEva B. AkerblomCite this: J. Med. Chem. 1974, 17, 7, 756–758Publication Date (Print):July 1, 1974Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 July 1974https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jm00253a023https://doi.org/10.1021/jm00253a023research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse permissionsArticle Views114Altmetric-Citations3LEARN ABOUT THESE METRICSArticle Views are the COUNTER-compliant sum of full text article downloads since November 2008 (both PDF and HTML) across all institutions and individuals. These metrics are regularly updated to reflect usage leading up to the last few days.Citations are the number of other articles citing this article, calculated by Crossref and updated daily. Find more information about Crossref citation counts.The Altmetric Attention Score is a quantitative measure of the attention that a research article has received online. Clicking on the donut icon will load a page at altmetric.com with additional details about the score and the social media presence for the given article. Find more information on the Altmetric Attention Score and how the score is calculated. Share Add toView InAdd Full Text with ReferenceAdd Description ExportRISCitationCitation and abstractCitation and referencesMore Options Share onFacebookTwitterWechatLinked InRedditEmail Other access optionsGet e-Alertsclose Get e-Alerts
Locally controllable conic splines with curvature continuity (1991)

A construction of curvature continuous, locally convex conic splines is discussed. The elements of the spline consist of two conic arcs pieced together with second-or third-order geometric continuity. The input of these geometric Hermite elements are their endpoints plus tangents and curvatures. This allows the possibility of controlling the curves locally,
A 7-band 3-8GHz frequency synthesizer with 1ns band-switching time in 0.18μm CMOS technology (2005)

A frequency synthesizer incorporates one single-sideband mixer to switch among 7 bands distributed from 3 to 8 GHz with 1 ns settling time. Fabricated in a 0.18 /spl mu/m CMOS technology, it achieves a sideband rejection of 37 dB while consuming 48 mW from a 2.2 V supply.
Wordsworth and Gray (1955)

Wordsworth and Gray Get access Lisle Cecil John Lisle Cecil John 1Hunter College, New York City Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Notes and Queries, Volume CC, Issue may, 1 May 1955, Pages 215–216, https://doi.org/10.1093/nq/CC.may.215a Published: 01 May 1955
Sequence determinants of innate immune activation by short interfering RNAs (2009)

The data presented favour a model of TLR7/8 activation by siRNAs, in which the two strands are denatured in the endosome, and single-stranded, U-rich RNA species activate TLR7/8. These findings have relevance to the design of siRNAs, particularly for in vivo or clinical applications.
Quantum mechanical modeling of the charge distribution Si/Si/sub 1-x/Ge/sub x/Si p-channel MOSFET (2002)

Incorporation of a Si/sub 1-x/Ge/sub x/ alloy layer in the channel of a p-channel MOSFET has been proposed as a means to improve device performance. In order to achieve optimal performance in such a device, the inversion charge distribution must be located in the alloy channel layer where the carrier mobility is highest. The smaller bandgap of the Si/sub 1-x/Ge/sub x/ alloy layer, compared to Si, creates a potential well in which the carriers can reside. Understanding how the carriers distribute themselves under various gate bias conditions is necessary in order to achieve optimal device design. The authors' aim is to demonstrate the dependence of the charge distribution in a Si/Si/sub 1-x/Ge/Si p-channel MOSFET based on the self-consistent solution of the Schrodinger-Poisson equations.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">></ETX>
Quantitative immunohistochemical evaluation of MIB‐1 labeling index in adult soft‐tissue sarcomas by computer‐assisted image analysis (2002)

We have found that the MIB-1 grade, based on tumor differentiation/histological type, necrosis and Ki-67 (MIB-1) score, is a valid and reproducible prognostic system for adult soft-tissue sarcomas. However, there are limited data available on Ki-67 labeling indices (LI) from adult soft-tissue sarcomas for testing the validity of quantitative image analysis. In this study, the records of 146 adult patients with soft-tissue sarcomas of the extremities and trunk were retrieved, and MIB-1 immunostaining was carried out for the grading. The counted MIB-1 LI values and the scores estimated from microscopic observation were defined as the gold standard. The correlation between MIB-1 LI as assessed by computer-assisted image analysis and by microscopic observation was determined. The image analysis -based MIB-1 LI was highly correlated with the microscopic observation-based MIB-1 LI (r = 0.87, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.82-0.92). In addition, agreement between the MIB-1 scores was very high (kappa statistic = 0.83, 95% CI = 0.75-0.91), as was the percentage agreement (89%, 95% CI = 82.8-93.6%) between the results from image analysis and microscopic observation. We conclude that quantitative immunohistochemical evaluation of MIB-1 LI by image analysis enables pathologists to improve interobserver agreement in the assessment of MIB-1 score, and can help to objectively assign the correct histological grade to cases of adult soft-tissue sarcoma, resulting in optimal clinical management.
Structural Modification of the P2‘ Position of 2,7-Dialkyl-Substituted 5( <i>S</i> )-Amino-4( <i>S</i> )-hydroxy-8-phenyl-octanecarboxamides:  The Discovery of Aliskiren, a Potent Nonpeptide Human Renin Inhibitor Active after Once Daily Dosing in Marmosets (2007)

Due to its function in the rate limiting initial step of the renin-angiotensin system, renin is a particularly promising target for drugs designed to control hypertension, a growing risk to health worldwide. Despite vast efforts over more than two decades, no orally efficacious renin inhibitor had reached the market. As a result of a structure-based topological design approach, we have identified a novel class of small-molecule inhibitors with good oral blood-pressure lowering effects in primates. Further lead optimization aimed for improvement of in vivo potency and duration of action, mainly by P2' modifications at the hydroxyethylene transition-state isostere. These efforts resulted in the discovery of aliskiren (46, CGP060536B, SPP100), a highly potent, selective inhibitor of renin, demonstrating excellent efficacy in sodium-depleted marmosets after oral administration, with sustained duration of action in reducing dose-dependently mean arterial blood pressure. Aliskiren has recently received regulatory approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of hypertension.