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π-Conjugated polycyclic anions; interplay between topology, electronic structure and patterns of charge distribution (1993)

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Development of a motion analysis system and human-machine interaction through digital image processing and virtual reality (2011)

Human motion analysis using artificial vision is an interesting topic in the biomechanical analysis of the human body for rehabilitation routines. The people with motor disorders can achieve better and faster results if a quantitative analysis of patient progress is carried out by precision. Nowadays, there are many systems capable to capture human body movements, however these tools can be invasive, uncomfortable and expensive, reducing the use and application of this technology in rehabilitation. This paper proposes a system of motion capture and analysis through digital image processing techniques, using markers to detect and track points. Moreover, the kinematics of the human body and virtual environments are proposed to obtain valuable information about the human motion during the rehabilitation.
Gain Saturation Regime for Laser-Driven Tabletop, Transient Ni-Like Ion X-Ray Lasers (2000)

We have demonstrated small signal gain saturation on several transient-gain Ni-like ion x-ray lasers by using a high-power, chirped-pulse amplification, tabletop laser. These results have been achieved at wavelengths from 139-203 A using a total of 5-7 J energy in a traveling-wave excitation scheme. Strong amplification is also observed for Ni-like Sn at 119 A. Gain of 62 cm(-1) and gL product of 18 are determined on the 4d-->4p transition for Ni-like Pd at 147 A with an output energy of 12 &mgr;J. A systematic evaluation of the laser driver parameters yields optimum beam divergence and small deflection angles of 2-5 mrads, in good agreement with simulations.
Analysis of thinning algorithms using mathematical morphology (1990)

A precise definition of digital skeletons and a mathematical framework for the analysis of a class of thinning algorithms, based on morphological set transformation, are presented. A particular thinning algorithm (algorithm A) is used as an example in the analysis. Precise definitions and analyses associated with the thinning process are presented, including the proof of convergence, the condition for one-pixel-thick skeletons, and the connectedness of skeletons. In addition, a necessary and sufficient condition for the thinning process in general is derived, and an algorithm (algorithm B) based on this condition is developed. Experimental results are used to compare the two thinning algorithms, and issues involving noise immunity and skeletal bias are addressed.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">></ETX>
Retransmission Strategies For Optimized Jpeg 2000 Image Transmission In Wireless Environment (2004)

Publication in the conference proceedings of EUSIPCO, Viena, Austria, 2004
Which secure transport protocol for a reliable HTTP/2-based web service: TLS or QUIC? (2017)

Web browsing protocols are currently gaining the interest of the researchers. Indeed, HTTP/2, an improvement of HTTP/1.1 has been standardized in 2015 and meanwhile, Google proposed another transport protocol, QUIC (Quick UDP Internet Connection). The main objective of the two protocols is to improve end-users quality of experience and communications security. Current HTTP/2-based web servers rely on the standardized TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocol, on top of TCP. Google has developed its own security system, natively integrated within QUIC, and runs on top of UDP. If performance issues, comparing HTTP/2 over TLS/TCP and QUIC/UDP, have been investigated by few researchers, no one studied the security aspects of the two transport protocols. This paper aims at filling this gap and proposes a first security analysis of TLS/TCP and QUIC/UDP. Based on their characteristics, this paper identifies the vulnerabilities of the two protocols and evaluates their impacts on HTTP/2-based web services. This study can enable web servers developers or administrators to either select TLS/TCP or QUIC/UDP.
A hierarchical statistical modeling approach for the unsupervised 3D reconstruction of the scoliotic spine (2004)

In this paper, we propose a new and accurate 3D reconstruction technique for the scoliotic spine from a pair planar and conventional radiographic images (postero-anterior and lateral). The proposed model uses a priori hierarchical global knowledge, both on the geometric structure of the whole spine and of each vertebra. More precisely, it relies on the specification of two 3D templates. The first, a rough geometric template on which rigid admissible deformations are defined, is used to ensure a crude registration of the whole spine. 3D reconstruction is then refined for each vertebra, by a template on which nonlinear admissible global deformations are modeled, with statistical modal analysis of the pathological deformations observed on a representative scoliotic vertebra population. This unsupervised coarse-to-fine 3D reconstruction procedure is stated as a double energy function minimization problems efficiently solved with a stochastic optimization algorithm. The proposed method, tested on several pairs of biplanar radiographic images with scoliotic deformities, is comparable in terms of accuracy with the classical CT-scan technique while being unsupervised and requiring a lower amount of radiation for the patient.
Nanoscale Sensor Technologies for Disease Detection via Volatolomics (2015)

The detection of many diseases is missed because of delayed diagnoses or the low efficacy of some treatments. This emphasizes the urgent need for inexpensive and minimally invasive technologies that would allow efficient early detection, stratifying the population for personalized therapy, and improving the efficacy of rapid bed-side assessment of treatment. An emerging approach that has a high potential to fulfill these needs is based on so-called "volatolomics", namely, chemical processes involving profiles of highly volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from body fluids, including breath, skin, urine and blood. This article presents a didactic review of some of the main advances related to the use of nanomaterial-based solid-state and flexible sensors, and related artificially intelligent sensing arrays for the detection and monitoring of disease with volatolomics. The article attempts to review the technological gaps and confounding factors related to VOC testing. Different ways to choose nanomaterial-based sensors are discussed, while considering the profiles of targeted volatile markers and possible limitations of applying the sensing approach. Perspectives for taking volatolomics to a new level in the field of diagnostics are highlighted.
The Antiviral Potential of Interferon-Induced Cotton Rat Mx Proteins Against Orthomyxovirus (Influenza), Rhabdovirus, and Bunyavirus (2007)

Influenza A virus (FLUAV) is an important human pathogen able to cause devastating pandemics. Recently, cotton rats have been proposed as an animal model to study the innate immune response against FLUAV and other human pathogens. The interferon (IFN)-induced Mx GTPases are part of the cell-autonomous innate immune response against viruses. We, therefore, tested the antiviral activity of the two cotton rat Mx proteins that were recently identified. The nuclear cotton rat Mx1 protein was found to be a strong inhibitor of FLUAV, whereas the cytoplasmic cotton rat Mx2 protein was inactive. Cotton rat Mx2, but not cotton rat Mx1, was able to inhibit the rhabdovirus vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) and the bunyavirus Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) known to replicate in the cytoplasm of infected cells. Thus, cotton rats possess two Mx proteins that have selective antiviral activity that depends on their intracellular localization. We conclude that the Mx status of cotton rats differs from that of conventional inbred mouse strains, which are known to have defective Mx genes. Therefore, cotton rats are a suitable animal model to study experimental infections with FLUAV and other RNA viruses.
Distinct microtubule and chromatin characteristics of human oocytes after failed in-vivo and in-vitro meiotic maturation (2003)

Together, these analyses illustrate two cases with oocytes exhibiting a common gross defect, that is meiotic maturation arrest, but revealing different aetiologies or manifestations as evidenced by the presence or absence of abnormal spindle/chromatin organization. This work reinforces the existence of intrinsic defects in oocytes of some patients, the molecular and cellular bases of which merit further investigation.
Study on structure optimization of a piezoelectric cantilever with a proof mass for vibration-powered energy harvesting system (2009)

The study of micropower supply has become a key issue in the development of wireless sensor networks using microelectromechanical system technology. Vibration-powered energy harvesting system is considered as a good source for generating micropower. A general layout of a vibration energy harvesting system based on a sandwiched (PZT–Si–PZT) rectangle cantilever with a nickel proof mass was proposed. For the optimization of the system, formula of the voltage and power output based upon an equivalent circuit of piezoelectric layer and ac-dc converter was deduced. For the vibration harvesting structure, lower resonance frequencies are usually preferred. In order to find the relationship of the cantilever length and proof mass on the resonance frequencies of the energy harvesting structure, computations using Microsoft Excel software were conducted. The results show that it would be advisable not to increase the cantilever length only in order to get lower resonance frequency. However, the resonance frequency of the structure can be reduced dramatically by the accession of a proof mass with reasonable weight, so that the whole structure can be optimized to fit its application in natural environment. This study provides some basic considerations for the design of piezoelectric-based vibration energy harvesting system for converting ambient vibrational energy into electricity.
Full Vehicle Thermal Prediction by Identification Approach from Test Results (2015)

<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">With demands for enhanced environmental performance such as fuel economy, the tendency has been to reduce the amount of wind introduced to the engine room to reduce drag. Meanwhile, exhaust gas temperatures are increasing in order to reduce emissions concentrations. As a result, the temperature environments for parts inside the engine room and underfloor parts are becoming harsher, and accurately understanding the temperature environments of parts is crucial in determining Engine room component layout during vehicle development and applying effective thermal countermeasures.</div><div class="htmlview paragraph">Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) are effective for understanding complex phenomena such as heat generation and cooling. However, this paper reports the development of a method for accurately calculating the vehicle temperature distribution through identification from test results.</div></div>
Homogeneous activation of the carbon-hydrogen bond. Formation of phenylsiloxanes from benzene and silicon hydrides (1982)

ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTHomogeneous activation of the carbon-hydrogen bond. Formation of phenylsiloxanes from benzene and silicon hydridesWayne A. Gustavson, Paul S. Epstein, and M. David CurtisCite this: Organometallics 1982, 1, 6, 884–885Publication Date (Print):June 1, 1982Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 June 1982https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/om00066a028https://doi.org/10.1021/om00066a028research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse permissionsArticle Views887Altmetric-Citations96LEARN 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
A new human <i>nm23</i> homologue (<i>nm23</i>‐H5) specifically expressed in testis germinal cells<sup>1</sup> (1998)

We have identified a cDNA encoding a 212 amino acid protein (Nm23-H5) with 27-31% identity to the human members of the nm23/nucleoside diphosphate (NDP) kinase gene family. The nm23-H5 gene is located on chromosome 5q23-31 and is transcribed as one main transcript of 1.1 kb which is highly and specifically expressed in testis, in the spermatogonia and early spermatocytes. Nm23-H5 possesses most of the residues conserved among NDP kinases plus an additional COOH-terminus end of 55 amino acids unique to this protein. However, under usual assay conditions, Nm23-H5 expressed in Escherichia coli did not exhibit NDP kinase activity. These results suggest that Nm23-H5 is specifically involved in early stages of spermatogenesis.
A sawtooth waveform inspired pitch estimator for speech and music (2008)

A sawtooth waveform inspired pitch estimator (SWIPE) has been developed for speech and music. SWIPE estimates the pitch as the fundamental frequency of the sawtooth waveform whose spectrum best matches the spectrum of the input signal. The comparison of the spectra is done by computing a normalized inner product between the spectrum of the signal and a modified cosine. The size of the analysis window is chosen appropriately to make the width of the main lobes of the spectrum match the width of the positive lobes of the cosine. SWIPE('), a variation of SWIPE, utilizes only the first and prime harmonics of the signal, which significantly reduces subharmonic errors commonly found in other pitch estimation algorithms. The authors' tests indicate that SWIPE and SWIPE(') performed better on two spoken speech and one disordered voice database and one musical instrument database consisting of single notes performed at a variety of pitches.
Differential Glucocorticoid Enhancement of the Cytokine-Driven Transcriptional Activation of the Human Acute Phase Serum Amyloid A Genes, <i>SAA1</i> and <i>SAA2</i> (2002)

The human acute phase serum amyloid A (A-SAA) genes, SAA1 and SAA2, have a high degree of sequence identity that extends approximately 450 bp upstream of their transcription start sites. Each promoter contains analogously positioned functional binding sites for the transcription factors NF-kappaB and NF-IL6. In human HepG2 hepatoma cells transfected with SAA promoter luciferase reporter constructs, administration of IL-1 and IL-6, singly or in combination, induced SAA1 and SAA2 transcriptional readouts that were qualitatively indistinguishable. However, under induced conditions, the SAA2 promoter had a significant quantitative transcriptional advantage over the SAA1 promoter. The application of the synthetic glucocorticoid dexamethasone in the context of cytokine stimulation enhanced the transcriptional activity of the SAA1, but not the SAA2, promoter such that readout from the former became equivalent to that from the latter. A putative glucocorticoid response element (GRE) is present (between residues -208 and -194) only in the SAA1 gene; a similar sequence in the corresponding region of the SAA2 gene is disrupted by a nine-residue insertion. The SAA1 GRE was shown to be functionally active and the SAA2 disrupted GRE was shown to be functionally inactive in experiments using reporter constructs carrying SAA1 and SAA2 promoters that had been modified by site-specific mutagenesis. Quantitative analysis of transcript-specific RT-PCR products, derived from SAA1 and SAA2 mRNAs after treatment of HepG2 cells with cytokines in the presence or absence of dexamethasone, confirmed that the endogenous SAA1 gene has a cytokine-driven transcriptional disadvantage that is superseded by a marginal transcriptional advantage when glucocorticoids are present.
“猪地方性肺炎及其防治控制”专栏四：猪肺炎支原体的防治措施 (2009)

猪肺支原体是猪地方性肺炎的主要病原体,其普遍存在于世界各地,会给养猪业造成巨大的经济损失。此病原体感染猪后通常黏附于猪呼吸道纤毛上皮,并会造成纤毛上皮的损伤。猪感染后主要表现为慢性咳嗽症状、容易发生其他呼吸道感染和生产性能下降。该病的控制可通过多种措施实现,首先应该完善管理措施,改善畜舍饲养环境,这包括实行全出/全进的饲养方式、减少会破坏群体免疫水平的因素、维持最佳的饲养密度、防止其他呼吸道疾病的感染,以及提供最佳的畜舍及环境条件。其次,当猪群处于呼吸道疾病感染的威胁之下时,战略性使用能够有效地预防猪肺炎支原体和最好还能预防大多数继发感染细菌的药物对预防本病非常有效。最后,商用疫苗已被广泛地用来控制猪肺炎支原体感染,接种疫苗的优点在于其能够减少临床症状、减轻肺脏损伤、减少药物的使用和提高猪群的生产性能。但是,疫苗仅能提供部分保护作用,并且不能防止病原体在猪体内的定殖。因此,应根据猪群的种类、猪场的生产系统和管理体制、感染的类型及猪农的喜好选择不同的免疫策略（免疫时机、母猪免疫、免疫接种再结合抗菌素治疗）。新疫苗正在紧锣密鼓的研究之中,如气雾苗、通过饲料接种的疫苗以及亚单位苗和DNA疫苗。按年龄进行隔离饲养和药物治疗在猪群水平上根除猪肺炎支原体感染是可能的,但该病复发的威胁将永久存在。
Experiments and Simulation of a Six-Cylinder Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) Engine (2000)

<div class="htmlview paragraph">A 6-cylinder truck engine was modified to run in HCCI-mode. The aim was to show whether or not it is possible having HCCI run a multi-cylinder engine, to provide brake values of emissions and efficiency and to verify models for engine system simulation.</div> <div class="htmlview paragraph">The work proved that it is feasible to use HCCI in multi-cylinder engines with high brake efficiency. Emissions' strong dependence on inlet temperature and octane number was demonstrated. The numerical models simulated the mean effective pressure with high precision, while inlet and exhaust pressures were less accurate, mainly due to the limitations of the turbo maps used.</div>
Navigating 3d Scatter Plots in Immersive Virtual Reality (2016)

Thesis (Master's)--University of Washington, 2016-01
Distributed dynamic bandwidth allocation and management for self-healing broadband networks with multi-class traffic (2002)

Broadband networks based on ATM or SONET/SDH will provide flexible switching and multiplexing for a diverse mix of traffic between origin-destination (O-D) pairs. This paper presents a VP-based distributed method of bandwidth allocation that may be applied to handle dynamically changing traffic load patterns in such a network.
The Trained Sniffer Dog Could Accurately Detect the Urine Samples from the Patients with Cervical Cancer, and Even Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Grade 3: A Pilot Study (2020)

(1) Background: Previous reports have indicated that cancers of the stomach, lung, and pancreas can be detected by dog sniffing, but results have been varied. Here, a highly trained dog was used to determine whether urine from patients with cervical premalignant lesions and malignant tumors have a cancer-specific scent. (2) Methods: A total of 195 urine samples were collected from patients with cervical cancer, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 (CIN3), benign uterine diseases, and healthy volunteers. Each test was performed using one urine sample from a cancer patient and four samples from different controls. Each of the five urine samples was placed in a separate box. When the cancer sniffing dog stopped and sat in front of the box with a sample from a cancer patient, the test was considered as positive. (3) Results: 83 patients with cervical cancer (34 cases of cervical cancer and 49 cases of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3), 49 patients with uterine benign diseases, and 63 healthy volunteers were enrolled, and their urine samples were collected. In 83 times out of 83 runs in a double-blind test, the trained dog could correctly identify urine samples of cervical cancer patients. (4) Conclusion: A trained dog could accurately distinguish the urine of all patients with cervical cancer or CIN3, regardless of the degree of cancer progression.
Copper-catalyzed synthesis of 1,2,4-trisubstituted pyrroles via cascade reactions of aryloxy-enynes with amines (2013)

A highly efficient copper-catalyzed cascade reaction of aryloxy-enynes with amines under mild reaction conditions has been developed. This methodology offers rapid access to 1,2,4-trisubstituted pyrroles in good to excellent yields in a regioselective manner.
Magnetic Force Control Based on the Inverse Magnetostrictive Effect (2004)

We describe a novel magnetic force control method. The method employs a mechanical stress applied to a magnetostrictive material to control the attractive force between fixed and movable members of a magnetic circuit that includes a permanent magnet. The method has the advantage over electromagnet control that a constant force can be maintained without energy consumption. We discuss the variation of the magnetic force with compression of several magnetostrictive materials. The experimental results agree with theoretical predictions of magnetic force based on analysis of an equivalent magnetic circuit and the piezomagnetic properties of the magnetostrictive materials.
Production of Hydrogen from Methanol. Part 1. Catalyst Characterization Studies (1994)

ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTProduction of Hydrogen from Methanol. Part 1. Catalyst Characterization StudiesRaphael O. Idem and Narendra N. BakhshiCite this: Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 1994, 33, 9, 2047–2055Publication Date (Print):September 1, 1994Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 September 1994https://doi.org/10.1021/ie00033a005RIGHTS & PERMISSIONSArticle Views360Altmetric-Citations38LEARN 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 InReddit PDF (2 MB) Get e-Alerts Get e-Alerts
Needs-based analysis of online customer reviews (2007)

Needs-based analysis lies at the intersection of product marketing and new product development. It is the study of why consumers purchase and what they do with those purchases. In a world of mass-customization and one-to-one marketing, anticipating the customer's needs is a key competitive advantage. In this paper, we consider a new approach to supplement traditional methods for assessing rapidly changing user needs. We model the knowledgebase of online customer reviews as a matrix of reviews relating customer needs to product attributes. In a hierarchical two-stage process, we first use association rules to cluster related attributes and needs into hyper-edges. In a second application of association rule mining, we search for hyper-rules relating hyperedges. The method is demonstrated on 10,500 customer reviews over two unrelated product domains, digital cameras and vacuum cleaners.