gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Isolation an Antimicrobial Action of Endophytic Fungi from Sophora Flavescens and Effects on Microorganism Circumstances in Soil (2013)

The aim of this study was to isolate the endophytic fungi from Sophora flavescens and define its antimicrobial action and structure. The effects of this active substance on soil microorganism circumstances were also conducted. Column chromatography and freeze drying were used to isolate and purify the antimicrobial substance. TLC biological autoradiography was applied to trace. HPLC method was employed to measure the purity. Analysis of the structure used 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR and LC-MS methods. Plate method was applied to measure the effect on microorganism circumstances. The results showed that after isolating and purifying the fermentation liquor of BS001, the structure of bacteriostatic active composition was 6,7-(2′E)dibutenyl-5,8-dihydroxy-(Z)-cyclooct-2-ene-1,4-dione, which was identified by spectroscopy. The substance could increase the number of bacteria and fungi while decreased the number of antinomies in soil. A new antimicrobial substance 6,7-(2′E)dibutenyl-5,8 -dihydroxy- (Z)- cyclooct - 2- ene-1,4-dione was extracted from fermenting liquor of BS001 which was an endophytic fungi of Sophora flavescens. It could promote the beneficial flora but detrimental flora. This conclusion provides exploiture foreground for biopharmaceuticals and biopesticide.
Engineering and physiological approaches to the study of cardiovascular function: science and pseudoscience? (1992)

Journal Article Engineering and physiological approaches to the study of cardiovascular function: science and pseudoscience? Get access Gordon Wright Gordon Wright Department of Biological Sciences, University of Keele, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, United Kingdom Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Cardiovascular Research, Volume 26, Issue 3, March 1992, Pages 215–217, https://doi.org/10.1093/cvr/26.3.215 Published: 01 March 1992
Why Your Lease is an Important Asset (2008)

The authors represent more than 3,500 dentists in California and have utilized their experience, knowledge and actual client examples to provide a thorough guide to protecting your future income and sale of your dental practice. This article is intended to provide an in-depth prospective of the value of the lease for your dental practice.
Cloudified IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) for Network Function Virtualization (NFV)-based architectures (2014)

The maturity reached by virtualisation technology enabled great innovation for efficient applications and services development and delivery, independent of the underlying hardware equipment, especially with the large deployment of off-the-shelf hardware based cloud infrastructures. In order to take advantage of this technology, the existing network functions have to be developed and adapted to the new paradigm. However, traditional telecom services are still implemented on dedicated hardware resulting in high deployment and maintenance costs compared to the other already cloudified services. ETSI Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV) aims to fill this gap by applying to telecom the virtualisation technologies. This paper introduces a set of three software architectures for efficient virtualisation of IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) in different operator environments responding to the high level requirements of the ETSI NFV use case for virtualizing operator core network functions. Additionally, a management architecture for simplifying the deployment and runtime orchestration of such a virtual service on top of a cloud infrastructure is presented. Furthermore, one of the IMS software architectures was implemented based on the Fraunhofer FOKUS Open IMS Core, measured and evaluated on top of an OpenStack cloud.
Immunity to Swine Dysentery in Recovered Pigs (1980)

The immune status of 29 pigs recovered from swine dysentery (SD) was evaluated after reexposure to Treponema hyodysenteriae. Pigs which had recovered from SD and remained asymptomatic for 4 to 6, 9 to 13, and 16 to 17 weeks after initial inoculation were reexposed to 1.5 X 10(9) viable cells of T hyodysenteriae per pig. Pigs which had recovered from SD were not shedding T hyodysenteriae, as determined by selective cultural examination of feces, before they were reexposed. Of 29 pigs reexposed to T hyodysenteriae, 27 were resistant to SD. In contrast, 23 of 28 control pigs developed signs of SD when exposed to T hyodysenteriae for the first time. Significant differences in immunity were not observed between pigs from the three convalescent periods. Serum agglutinins to T hyodysenteriae were present in recovered pigs for approximately 8 weeks after inoculation.
Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking of Event Processing Systems (2014)

Tese de Doutoramento em Ciências e Tecnologias da Informação apresentada à Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade de Coimbra.
A New Solar Carbon Capture Process: Solar Thermal Electrochemical Photo (STEP) Carbon Capture (2010)

The first experimental evidence of a new solar process, combining electronic and chemical pathways, to isolate CO2 (carbon capture) is presented. This solar thermal electrochemical photo (STEP) process is a synergy of solid-state and solar thermal processes, and is fundamentally capable of converting more solar energy than photovoltaic or solar thermal processes alone. Here, CO2 is captured using a 750−950 °C electrolysis cell powered by a full spectrum solar simulator in a single step. The process uses the full spectrum; solar thermal energy decreases the energy required for carbon capture, while visible sunlight generates electronic charge to drive the electrolysis. CO2 can be captured from 34% to over 50% solar energy efficiency (depending on the level of solar heat inclusion), as solid carbon and stored, or used as carbon monoxide to be available for a feedstock to synthesize (with STEP generated hydrogen) solar diesel fuel, synthetic jet fuel, or chemical production.
Particle-Scale Understanding of the Bioavailability of PAHs in Sediment (2002)

This study reports results of sediment bioslurry treatment and earthworm bioaccumulation for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) contaminants found in sediment dredged from Milwaukee Harbor. A significant finding was that bioslurry treatment reduced PAHs on the sediment clay/silt fraction but not on the sediment coal-derived fraction and that PAH reduction in the clay/silt fraction correlated with substantial reduction in earthworm PAH bioaccumulation. These findings are used to infer PAH bioavailability from characterization of particle-scale PAH distribution, association, and binding among the principal particle fractions in the sediment. The results are consistent with work showing that the sediment comprised two principal particle classes for PAHs, coal-derived and clay/silt, each having much different PAH levels, release rates, and desorption activation energies. PAH sorption on coal-derived particles is associated with minimal biodegradation, slow release rates, and high desorption activation energies, while PAH sorption on clay/silt particles is associated with significant potential biodegradability, relatively fast release rates, and lower desorption activation energies. These characteristics are attributed to fundamental differences in the organic matter to which the PAHs are sorbed. Although the majority of the PAHs are found preferentially on coal-derived particles, the PAHs on the clay/silt sediment fraction are more mobile and available, and thus potentially of greater concern. This study demonstrates that a suite of tests comprising both bioassays and particle-scale investigations provide a basis to assess larger-scale phenomena of biotreatment of PAH-impacted sediments and bioavailability and potential toxicity of PAH contaminants in sediments. Improved understanding of contaminant bioavailability aids decision-making on the effectiveness of biotreatment of PAH-impacted sediments and the likelihood for possible reuse of dredged sediments as reclaimed soil or fill.
Catching whales and minnows using WiFiNet: deconstructing non-WiFi interference using WiFi hardware (2012)

We present WiFiNet — a system to detect, localize, and quantify the interference impact of various non-WiFi interference sources on WiFi traffic using commodity WiFi hardware alone. While there are numerous specialized solutions today that can detect the presence of non-WiFi devices in the unlicensed spectrum, the unique aspects of WiFiNet are four-fold: First, WiFiNet quantifies the actual interference impact of each non-WiFi device on specific WLAN traffic in real-time, which can vary from being a whale — a device that currently causes a significant reduction in WiFi throughput — to being a minnow — a device that currently has minimal impact. WiFiNet continuously monitors changes in a device’s impact that depend on many spatio-temporal factors. Second, it can accurately discern an individual device’s impact in presence of multiple and simultaneously operating non-WiFi devices, even if the devices are of the exact same type. Third, it can pin-point the location of these non-WiFi interference sources in the physical space. Finally, and most importantly, WiFiNet meets all these objectives not by using sophisticated and high resolution spectrum sensors, but by using emerging off-the-shelf WiFi cards that provide coarse-grained energy samples per sub-carrier. Our deployment and evaluation of WiFiNet demonstrates its high accuracy — interference estimates are within ±10% of the ground truth and the median localization error is ≤ 4 meters. We believe a system such as WiFiNet can empower existing WiFi clients and APs to adapt against non-WiFi interference in ways that have not been possible before. 1
MOSFET modeling for analog circuit CAD: problems and prospects (1994)

The requirements for good MOSFET modeling are discussed, as they apply to usage in analog and mixed analog-digital design. A set of benchmark tests that can be easily performed by the reader are given, and it is argued that most CAD models today cannot pass all the tests, even for simple, long-channel devices at room temperature. A number of other problems are discussed, and in certain cases specific cures are suggested. The issue of parameter extraction is addressed. Finally, the context of model development and usage is considered, and it is argued that some of the factors responsible for the problems encountered in the modeling effort are of a nontechnical nature.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">></ETX>
Manufacturing, performance and new developments in silicon counters in high energy physics (1984)

Abstract Using the planar process, it is possible to manufacture silicon detectors of extremely low reverse currents and very precise shape definitions. This new technique allows the use of different kinds of structures to obtain optimal results in high energy physics.
Evaluation by highly relevant documents (2001)

Given the size of the web, the search engine industry has argued that engines should be evaluated by their ability to retrieve highly relevant pages rather than all possible relevant pages. To explore the role highly relevant documents play in retrieval system evaluation, assessors for the \mbox{TREC-9} web track used a three-point relevance scale and also selected best pages for each topic. The relative effectiveness of runs evaluated by different relevant document sets differed, confirming the hypothesis that different retrieval techniques work better for retrieving highly relevant documents. Yet evaluating by highly relevant documents can be unstable since there are relatively few highly relevant documents. TREC assessors frequently disagreed in their selection of the best page, and subsequent evaluation by best page across different assessors varied widely. The discounted cumulative gain measure introduced by J\"{a}rvelin and Kek\"{a}l\"{a}inen increases evaluation stability by incorporating all relevance judgments while still giving precedence to highly relevant documents.
Heat-treating and drying southern pine lumber infested with pinewood nematodes. (1990)

On examine les possibilites de survie du nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus lors du traitement thermique ou du sechage a l'etude ou a l'air du bois de pin
Photochemiluminescent detection of antiradical activity. VII. Comparison with a modified method of thermo‐initiated free radical generation with chemiluminescent detection (2005)

The method of photosensitized chemiluminescence (PCL) allows the quantification of water- and lipid-soluble antioxidants and activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) in the same measuring system. However, it needs a special device, which we have described in a previous paper in this series. Another method suitable for the assay of water- and lipid-soluble antioxidants is the thermo-initiated decay of azo-compounds combined with the measurement of O2 consumption (Niki, 1985; Wayner et al., 1985). Its long duration and the complicated measuring procedure is not acceptable for routine medical applications. We show that a modification using CL detection of free radicals with luminol, has results comparable with PCL for the determination of non-enzymic water- and lipid-soluble antioxidants, SOD activity and oxidative modification of proteins. In contrast to PCL, it is possible to use any luminometer with a heatable measuring cell and to investigate coloured samples. While the new method has an overall higher sensitivity and is scalable to microtitre plates, PCL measurements can be made at different pH. The advantages and analytical information content of certain components of the integral antioxidative capacity of blood plasma are discussed in comparison with other methods.
Integrity Protection for Automated Teller Machines (2011)

In this paper we propose an integrity protection concept based on Trusted Computing. The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is used to measure the integrity of the ATM. We show that the measurement results can be reported authentically to the bank and the ATM manufacturer. We also discuss how an integrity evaluation based on the report can be performed - allowing the bank to put an ATM out of operation as an integrity violation is detected. Our solution provides protection against offline attacks performed by insiders.
Enhanced sub-bandgap efficiency of a solid-state organic intermediate band solar cell using triplet–triplet annihilation (2017)

A novel solid-state design is presented for an organic intermediate band solar cell with electrically integrated triplet–triplet annihilation upconversion.
Molecular Cloning and Functional Expression of cDNA Encoding a Cysteine Proteinase Inhibitor, Cystatin, from Job's Tears (<i>Coix lacryma-jobi</i>L. var.<i>Ma-yuen</i>Stapf) (2002)

A lambdaZAP II cDNA library was constructed from mRNA in immature seeds of the grass Job's tears. A cDNA clone for a cysteine proteinase inhibitor, cystatin, was isolated from the library. The cDNA clone spanned 757 base pairs and encoded 135 amino acid residues. The deduced amino acid sequence was similar to that of cystatins from the gramineous plants rice, sorghum, and corn. The central Gln-Val-Val-Ala-Gly sequence thought to be one of the binding sites of cystatins was found. A remarkable characteristic of the peptide sequence of Job's-tears cystatin was the putative signal peptide that has been found in sorghum and corn but not in rice. The cystatin cDNA was expressed in Escherichia coli as a His-tagged recombinant protein. The purified recombinant protein inhibited papain.
Options for the Treatment and Management of Municipal Landfill Leachate: Common and Specific Issues (2010)

Abstract This paper aims to explore information from the literature for emphasizing the state‐of‐the art and progress in landfill leachate generation, fate and migration, and treatment. Leachate composition is discussed in terms of types of waste disposed and the processes occurring within landfill. The focus is also on potential pathways of environmental contamination by leachate, which may increase environmental and human health risk. The analysis addresses the opportunity and support for decision making concerning alternatives for leachate management and treatment. Advantages and limitations of treatment methods and processes are discussed considering leachate transfer, physico‐chemical methods, biodegradation, and combined methods.
Nivolumab versus docetaxel in previously treated advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (CheckMate 017 and CheckMate 057): 3-year update and outcomes in patients with liver metastases (2018)

CheckMate 017: NCT01642004; CheckMate 057: NCT01673867.
Peptide length significantly influences in vitro affinity for MHC class II molecules (2008)

The observed relationship between peptide length and MHC class II affinity has significant implications for the design of vaccines and the study of the epitopic basis of immunological disease.
Y-Ba-Cu-O superconducting film on oxidized silicon (1988)

We report thick superconducting films of Y-Ba-Cu-O on oxidized silicon substrates. The critical temperatures for onset and zero resistance are 96 and 77 K, respectively. X-ray diffraction analysis predicts 1, 2, 3 composition and orthorhombic phase of the film.
Apparent chemical composition of nine commercial or semi-commercial whey protein concentrates, isolates and fractions (1999)

Abstract Analytical results are given for whey powders prepared on a commercial or semi-commercial scale by three companies. Altogether, five preparations enriched in β-lactoglobulin, four whey protein isolates and a fraction enriched in α-lactalbumin were analyzed for protein composition, including %β-lactoglobulin, α-lactalbumin, bovine serum albumin, casein (glyco) macropeptide and the main triglycerides. Protein composition was determined by high pressure gel permeation and reversed phase liquid chromatography and by capillary zone electrophoresis. The extent of modification of the native β-lactoglobulin structure was also measured through the degree of lactosylation and the fraction of accessible free sulphydryl groups. One significant finding was that the calculated recovery of protein following quantitation of the chromatogram or electropherogram was seldom above 90% and occasionally below 60% of that loaded onto the column or capillary, raising doubts as to the reliability of the analytical results. Extrapolation by linear regression to 100% recovery allowed estimates to be made of the true β-lactoglobulin composition of the samples. The nine samples could be placed into three distinct groups with estimated true β-lactoglobulin weight % of 70.9 ± 1.1, 62.0 ± 3.4 and 39.5 ± 4.9. Physico-chemical properties of the group of samples are reported elsewhere (Holt et al., 1999).
Influence of Natural and Synthetic Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors on Chromatin (2012)

Apart from identification of further HDACI compounds from dietary sources, further research will be aimed at understanding the effects on gene regulation on lifetime exposure to these compounds. Another important issue that requires clarification.
Perineuronal Nets Protect Fear Memories from Erasure (2009)

In adult animals, fear conditioning induces a permanent memory that is resilient to erasure by extinction. In contrast, during early postnatal development, extinction of conditioned fear leads to memory erasure, suggesting that fear memories are actively protected in adults. We show here that this protection is conferred by extracellular matrix chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans (CSPGs) in the amygdala. The organization of CSPGs into perineuronal nets (PNNs) coincided with the developmental switch in fear memory resilience. In adults, degradation of PNNs by chondroitinase ABC specifically rendered subsequently acquired fear memories susceptible to erasure. This result indicates that intact PNNs mediate the formation of erasure-resistant fear memories and identifies a molecular mechanism closing a postnatal critical period during which traumatic memories can be erased by extinction.
Multiview 3D Tracking with an Incrementally Constructed 3D Model (2006)

We propose a multiview tracking method for rigid objects. Assuming that a part of the object is visible in at least two cameras, a partial 3D model is reconstructed in terms of a collection of small 3D planar patches of arbitrary topology. The 3D representation, recovered fully automatically, allows to formulate tracking as gradient minimization in pose (translation, rotation) space. As the object moves, the 3D model is incrementally updated. A virtuous circle emerges: tracking enables composition of the partial 3D model; the 3D model facilitates and robustifies the multi-view tracking. We demonstrate experimentally that the interleaved track-and-reconstruct approach successfully tracks a 360 degrees turn-around and a wide range of motions. Monocular tracking is also possible after the model is constructed. Using more cameras, however, significantly increases stability in critical poses and moves. We demonstrate how to exploit the 3D model to increases stability in the presence of uneven and/or changing illumination.
Jovian Planet Finder optical system (2003)

The Jovian Planet Finder (JPF) is a proposed NASA MIDEX mission to place a highly optimized coronagraphic telescope on the International Space Station (ISS) to image Jupiter-like planets around nearby stars. The optical system is an off-axis, unobscured telescope with a 1.5 m primary mirror. A classical Lyot coronagraph with apodized occulting spots is used to reduce diffracted light from the central star. In order to provide the necessary contrast for detection of a planet, scattered light from mid-spatial-frequency errors is reduced by using super-smooth optics. Recent advances in polishing optics for extreme-ultraviolet lithography have shown that a factor of >30 reduction in midfrequency errors relative to those in the Hubble Space Telescope is possible (corresponding to a reduction in scattered light of nearly 1000x). The low level of scattered and diffracted light, together with a novel utilization of field rotation introduced by the alt-azimuth ISS telescope mounting, will provide a relatively low-cost facility for not only imaging extrasolar planets, but also circumstellar disks, host galaxies of quasars, and low-mass substellar companions such as brown dwarfs.
Effects of Alcohol Type and Amounts on Conjugated Linoleic Acid Formation During Catalytic Transfer Hydrogenation of Soybean Oil (2003)

ABSTRACT: Effects of alcohol type and amount on formation of conjugated linoleic acids (CLAs) in soybean oil were studied during catalytic transfer hydrogenation with a nickel catalyst and an alcohol as a hydrogen donor. Identification and quantification of CLA isomers in the oil were done by 100‐m cyano‐capillary column gas chromatography. Butanol and propanol showed the highest activity for the formation of CLAs, followed by ethanol and methanol. As the amount of ethanol in the reaction system increased from 0% to 2.5%, CLA formation increased. At the level of 2.5%, CLA formation decreased. CLA compositions in soybean oils were also affected by hydrogenation time and alcohol amount. Catalytic transfer hydrogenation with alcohol has an advantage over classic hydrogenation with a gaseous hydrogen in that soybean oil, with an extremely low level of t‐C 18:1 but high level of CLAs, could be produced.