gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Increasing Tolerance to Ozone by Elevating Foliar Ascorbic Acid Confers Greater Protection against Ozone Than Increasing Avoidance (2005)

Ascorbic acid (Asc) is the most abundant antioxidant in plants and serves as a major contributor to the cell redox state. Exposure to environmental ozone can cause significant damage to plants by imposing conditions of oxidative stress. We examined whether increasing the level of Asc through enhanced Asc recycling would limit the deleterious effects of environmental oxidative stress. Plants overexpressing dehydroascorbate reductase (DHAR), which results in an increase in the endogenous level of Asc, were exposed to acute or chronic levels of ozone. DHAR-overexpressing plants had a lower oxidative load, a lower level of oxidative-related enzyme activities, a higher level of chlorophyll, and a higher level of photosynthetic activity 24 h following an acute exposure (2 h) to 200 ppb ozone than control plants, despite exhibiting a larger stomatal area. Reducing the size of the Asc pool size through suppression of DHAR expression had the opposite effect. Following a chronic exposure (30 d) to 100 ppb ozone, plants with a larger Asc pool size maintained a larger stomatal area and a higher oxidative load, but retained a higher level of photosynthetic activity than control plants, whereas plants suppressed for DHAR had a substantially reduced stomatal area, but also a substantially lower level of photosynthetic activity. Together, these data indicate that, despite a reduced ability to respond to ozone through stomatal closure, increasing the level of Asc through enhanced Asc recycling provided greater protection against oxidative damage than reducing stomatal area.
[Hepatocyte growth factor and its immunoregulatory activity - review]. (2007)

Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) is a pleiotropic cytokine, its roles in the physiology and pathology of immune system, have been investigated thoroughly, great deal of data have been documented on its immunoregulatory activity. In this review, according to advance of study on HGF in recent years, the role of HGF in the immune regulation, such as immunoregulatory effects of HGF on T lymphocytes, B lymphocytes and dendritic cell, modulation of HGF on specific humoral and cellular immune response, control of acute GVHD and acceleration of myeloid and immunologic reconstitution in allogenetic bone marrow transplantation models, promotion of tissue repair and regeneration, and alleviation of immune rejection in allogeneic organ transplantation including the heart, liver and kidney transplantation, prevention of grafts from injury as well as applicably useful of HGF in the therapy of autoimmune disorders were summarized.
A Technology Based Benefit Analysis on Reuse of Vector Register for SIMD Vectorization Optimization (2010)

The reuse-rate of vector register is one of the most important aspects that influence the SIMD performance. However, the reuse of vector register probably can lead ton on-continuous memory access and non-hit of cache. Based on register reuse analysis, we establish a cost analysis that guide the multiple code generation. Then we perform NPB test based on different problem-scale and the result shows that program can reap an optimal performance as a result of this optimization, which can avoid low cache hit rate arose by vector register reuse for SIMD code generation.
Increase in salivary oxytocin and decrease in salivary cortisol after listening to relaxing slow-tempo and exciting fast-tempo music (2017)

Relaxation and excitation are components of the effects of music listening. The tempo of music is often considered a critical factor when determining these effects: listening to slow-tempo and fast-tempo music elicits relaxation and excitation, respectively. However, the chemical bases that underlie these relaxation and excitation effects remain unclear. Since parasympathetic and sympathetic nerve activities are facilitated by oxytocin and glucocorticoid, respectively, we hypothesized that listening to relaxing slow-tempo and exciting fast-tempo music is accompanied by increases in the oxytocin and cortisol levels, respectively. We evaluated the change in the salivary oxytocin and cortisol levels of participants listening to slow-tempo and fast-tempo music sequences. We measured the heart rate (HR) and calculated the heart rate variability (HRV) to evaluate the strength of autonomic nerve activity. After listening to a music sequence, the participants rated their arousal and valence levels. We found that both the salivary oxytocin concentration and the high frequency component of the HRV (HF) increased and the HR decreased when a slow-tempo music sequence was presented. The salivary cortisol level decreased and the low frequency of the HRV (LF) to HF ratio (LF/HF) increased when a fast-tempo music sequence was presented. The ratio of the change in the oxytocin level was correlated with the change in HF, LF/HF and HR, whereas that in the cortisol level did not show any correlation with indices of autonomic nerve activity. There was no correlation between the change in oxytocin level and self-reported emotions, while the change in cortisol level correlated with the arousal level. These findings suggest that listening to slow-tempo and fast-tempo music is accompanied by an increase in the oxytocin level and a decrease in the cortisol level, respectively, and imply that such music listening-related changes in oxytocin and cortisol are involved in physiological relaxation and emotional excitation, respectively.
The Influence of Pixel Pitch and Electrode Pad Size on the Spectroscopic Performance of a Photon Counting Pixel Detector With CdTe Sensor (2011)

The quality and availability of room temperature CdTe sensor material for X-ray detection has improved significantly in the last years. A CdTe sensor with different pixel pitches and electrode pad sizes was bump-bonded to a Medipix2-MXR ASIC. With this photon counting detector we were able to investigate the influence of pixel pitch and electrode pad size on the energy response functions. The accurate knowledge of the energy response is crucial for energy resolving X-ray imaging. Therefore we exposed the detector to gamma rays of <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">241</sup> Am and <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">57</sup> Co. In the following analysis of the energy response spectra we determined the number of events in the photo peak, the energy resolution and the threshold energy where the photo peak is found (photo peak position) caused by the absorption of the 59.5 keV photons of <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">241</sup> Am. For the energy calibration we used the 59.5 keV photons of <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">241</sup> Am and the 122 keV photons of <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">57</sup> Co. Concerning energy resolution, energy threshold calibration and photo peak position our measurements show good agreement with the expected behaviour. The number of events in the photo peak strongly depends on the pixel pitch and the electrode pad configuration.
Synthesis and Characterization of Bridged Bithiophene-Based Conjugated Polymers for Photovoltaic Applications: Acceptor Strength and Ternary Blends (2009)

Six of three-component donor−acceptor random copolymers P1−P6, symbolized as (thiophene donor)m−(thiophene acceptor)n, were rationally designed and successfully synthesized by the palladium-catalyzed Stille coupling. The 4H-cyclopenta[2,1-b:3,4-b′]dithiophene (CPDT) unit serves as the donor for P1−P4, while the benzothiadiazole (BT), quinoxaline (QU), dithienoquinoxaline, and thienopyrazine (TP) units are used as the acceptor for P1, P2, P3, and P4, respectively. P5 and P6 are structurally analogous to P1 and P2 except for using the dithieno[3,2-b:2′,3′-d]silole (DTS) unit as the donor. Because the band gap lowering ability of the acceptor units in the polymer is in the order TP > BT > QU presumably due to the quinoid form population in the polymers, the optical band gaps can be well adjusted to be 1.2, 1.6, and 1.8 eV for P4, P1, and P2, respectively. It is found that the two bridged bithiophene units, CPDT and DTS, have similar steric and electronic effects on the P1 and P5 as well as P2 and P6, respectively, leading to comparable intrinsic properties and device performances. Bulk heterojunction photovoltaic cells based on ITO/PEDOT:PSS/polymer:PC71BM/Ca/Al configuration were fabricated and characterized. Although P4 exhibits the lowest optical band gap, broadest absorption spectrum, and highest mobility, the too low-lying LUMO level hinders the efficient exciton dissociation, resulting in a low PCE of 0.7%. Compared with poly[2,6-(4,4-bis(2-ethylhexyl)-4H-cyclopenta[2,1-b;3,4-b′]dithiophene)-alt-4,7-(2,1,3-benzothiadiazole)] (PCPDTBT), random copolymer P1 shows more blue-shifted, broader absorption spectrum, comparable mobility, and a higher PCE of 2.0%. In view of the fact that P1 shows a higher band gap with strong absorption in visible region, while PCPDTBT has a lower band gap to mainly absorb NIR light, a BHJ device with the active layer containing ternary blend of PCPDTBT/P1/PC71BM was investigated and achieved an enhanced PCE of 2.5%, which outperforms the devices based on the binary blending systems of PCPDTBT/PC71BM (PCE = 1.4%) or P1/PC71BM (PCE = 2.0%) under the identical conditions. Such an improvement is ascribed to the complementary absorption and compatible structure of P1 and PCPDTBT polymers.
Analysis of proliferation markers and p53 expression in gliomas of astrocytic origin: relationships and prognostic value (1997)

Consecutive paraffin sections of 105 astrocytomas and 15 oligoastrocytomas were examined for expression of p53, MIB-1 (Ki-67), and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA). The tumors had been examined previously for genetic abnormalities and by flow cytometry. Regardless of the tumor's stage and grade and the patient's age and gender, p53 expression was found in 40% of tumors. Although p53 expression was associated with a loss on chromosome 17p and was more frequent in aneuploid tumors, it had no association with survival time. The MIB-1 and PCNA labeling indices increased with increasing tumor grade but showed no association with other clinicopathological parameters. In individual tumors, there was poor concordance between any of the variables (MIB-1, PCNA, and p53). Results for p53 and MIB-1 were similar for both astrocytomas and oligoastrocytomas. The MIB-1 and PCNA values appeared to have prognostic utility in univariate analysis but not after adjusting for patient age and tumor grade. The poor concordance between MIB-1 and PCNA in individual tumors indicates that any one means of assessing proliferative potential in gliomas may not be reliable.
A comprehensive survey of M<sub>2</sub>AX phase elastic properties (2009)

M(2)AX phases are a family of nanolaminate, ternary alloys that are composed of slabs of transition metal carbide or nitride (M(2)X) separated by single atomic layers of a main group element. In this combination, they manifest many of the beneficial properties of both ceramic and metallic compounds, making them attractive for many technological applications. We report here the results of a large scale computational survey of the elastic properties of all 240 elemental combinations using first-principles density functional theory calculations. We found correlations revealing the governing role of the A element and its interaction with the M element on the c axis compressibility and shearability of the material. The role of the X element is relatively minor, with the strongest effect seen in the in-plane constants C(11) and C(12). We identify several elemental compositions with extremal properties such as W(2)SnC, which has by far the lowest value of C(44), suggesting potential applications as a high-temperature dry lubricant.
Acetate selected Bacillus thuringiensis and the method of use / (1987)

Background of the Invention Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to novel biological insecticides.More specifically, this invention relates to novel strains of Bacillus thuringiensis, "B.thuringiensis," the method of their production and the method of use thereof as biological insecticides to control insect species of the order of Lepidoptera, in parti'njlarly the Trichoplusia ni, "the cabbage looper" and the Artogeia rapae, "the imported cabbageworm." Description of the Prior ArtThe spore forming microorganism B. thuringiensis was isolated over 80 years ago and has since beccxne comnercially prominent for biological control.The sporulating cells of B. thuringiensis each produce a spore (endospore) and a diamond-shaped proteinaceous crystal (paraspore or inclusion body).The entomocidal properties have been attributed solely to the ^-endotoxin which is a major component of the parasporal crystal.When the crystal solubilizes in the insect gut, it gives rise to a protoxin which is activated by proteolytic digestion.Although quite specific for lepidopteran insects and certain flies.andmosquitoes, B. thuringiensis is harmless to non-susceptible orders of insects, animal and man.Currently in the t^ted States, B. thuringiensis var.kurstaki comprises the B. thuringiensis insecticidal products most
A risk-driven security analysis for a bluetooth low energy based microdata ecosystem (2014)

This paper presents security requirements, risk survey, security objectives, and security controls of the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) based Catcher devices and the related Microdata Ecosystem of Ceruus company for a secure, energy efficient and scalable wireless content distribution. The system architecture was composed of the Mobile Cellular Network (MCN) based gateway/edge router device, such as Smart Phone, Catchers, and web based application servers. It was assumed that MCN based gateways communicate with application servers and surrounding Catcher devices. The analysis of the scenarios developed highlighted common aspects and led to security requirements, objectives, and controls that were used to define and develop the Catcher and MCN based router devices and guide the system architecture design of the Microdata Ecosystem.
High diversity of poliovirus strains isolated from the central nervous system from patients with vaccine-associated paralytic poliomyelitis (1994)

To establish the etiology of vaccine-associated paralytic poliomyelitis (VAPP), isolates from the central nervous system (CNS) from eight patients with VAPP were compared with stool isolates from the same patients. The vaccine (Sabin) origin was checked for all of the available isolates. Unique and similar strains were recovered from paired stool and CNS samples for five of the eight VAPP cases and the three wild-type cases included in the study. In the remaining three VAPP cases, the stool samples and, in one case, the CNS samples contained mixtures of strains. In two of these cases an equivalent of the CNS isolate was found among the strains separated by plaque purification from stool mixtures, and in one case different strains were isolated from CNS and stool. This shows that the stool isolate in VAPP might not be always representative of the etiologic agent of the neurological disease. A wide variety of poliovirus vaccine genomic structures appeared to be implicated in the etiology of VAPP. Of nine CNS vaccine-derived strains, four were nonrecombinant and five were recombinant (vaccine/vaccine or even vaccine/nonvaccine). The neuropathogenic potential of the isolates was evaluated in transgenic mice sensitive to poliovirus. All of the CNS-isolated strains lost the attenuated phenotype of the Sabin strains. However, for half of them, the neurovirulence was lower than expected, suggesting that the degree of neurovirulence for transgenic mice is not necessarily correlated with the neuropathogenicity in humans.
Introduction: Schmitt, Mao and the Politics of Transition (2015)

How is it possible to find a common ground and compare the theory of Carl Schmitt, a right-wing political philosopher, to that of Mao Zedong, a radical leftist? Due to their different political positions, it is inevitable that their political theories also differ fundamentally in many aspects. What’s more, there is no evidence to show that they have influenced each other’s theory. Although Schmitt analyzed Mao’s theory of the partisan and the friend/enemy distinction in his later work Theory of the Partisan (1963), Schmitt’s theory of the political, mainly contained in The Concept of the Political, was developed in 1927. There is no possibility that he had read Mao at that time. For Mao, it is also impossible that he encountered Schmitt’s work when he developed his own political theory in the early twentieth century, since Schmitt’s works were first introduced in China at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Both of these facts cast doubt on the possibility of finding a common ground whereon to make an effective and meaningful comparison of their theories.
[Basic investigation of saliva and serum SIgA]. (1989)

The local immune mechanisms of which the IgA system is central are characterized by activity that is independent of the immune response of the body as a whole. Among these mechanisms, SIgA (secretory IgA) plays an important role. In measuring saliva/serum SIgA, the author used an EIA SIgA column set for saliva and for serum. Investigation of saliva SIgA concerned the correlation with saliva flow speed while investigation of serum SIgA concerned patients with oral dysfunctions and those inoculated with the HB preventive vaccine. A slightly negative correlation was observed between the saliva flow speed and the saliva SIgA value. Regarding serum SIgA, effect from the liver function was considered to be a factor among patients with oral dysfunctions. The antibody positive subjects among those inoculated with the HB vaccine are considered to reflect the response level of the antibody factor as well as individual differences in sensitivity and immune response. Among antibody negative subjects, however, there was a general tendency toward high values.
Caracterización de la fuerza de trabajo odontológica. Municipio Maracaibo. Estado Zulia. 2006 (2010)

"Introducción: la práctica odontológica es un trabajo social profesionalizante, constituido por la investigación, la docencia, y prestación de servicios; desarrolla funciones de producir conocimientos, ofrecer atención y generar fuerza de trabajo, respondiendo a los problemas de salud bucal enmarcados en un contexto socio-económico y cultural colectivo, considerando su alcance e impacto. Objetivo: caracterizar la fuerza de trabajo odontológica en los servicios de la Secretaría de Salud en el Municipio Maracaibo, estado Zulia. Materiales y métodos: se aplico una encuesta a odontólogos de 13 servicios; con análisis de frecuencias y cruces de variables. Resultados: la fuerza de trabajo odontológica en un 85% es de sexo femenino, joven y más de 15 años de graduado; la atención odontológica se basa en el modelo tradicional. Aumento en un 76% de las actividades preventivas. 54% de los profesionales laboran en el sector público. Incremento en cursos de mejoramiento profesional, escasa especialización, poca investigación. Conclusión: la atención odontológica no responde a las necesidades de salud de la población ni asimila la atención simplificada; sin embargo, se evidencia un cambio en la atención hacia la prevención. La práctica odontológica en sus tres componentes, ha respondido de forma individual, a un problema de carácter colectivo."
Complete Program Synthesis for Linear Arithmetic (2010)

Synthesis of programs or their fragments is a way to write programs by providing only their meaning without worrying about the implementation details. It avoids the drawback of writing sequential code, which might be difficult to check, error-prone or tedious. Our contribution is to provide complete program synthesis algorithms with unbounded data types in decidable theories. We present synthesis algorithms for Linear Rational Arithmetic, Linear Integer Arithmetic and Parametrized Linear Integer Arithmetic. Our implementation and the associated Scala compiler plug-in have been used to implement Boolean Algebra for Presburger Arithmetic synthesis.
Enhanced Nationwide Wind-Electric Power Monitoring and Forecast System (2014)

This paper describes an enhanced monitoring and forecast system for the electrical power generated from wind in Turkey. Wind power plant (WPP) owners, transmission system operator, distribution system operators, and renewable energy experts are the shareholders of this system. The developed monitoring and forecast system is composed of wind electricity analyzers and reference wind masts, one for each WPP, a Wind-Electric Power Monitoring and Forecast Center (WPMFC) equipped with database, data processing, and application servers, and the associated monitoring and forecast software. All shareholders can communicate with the developed WPMFC in order to retrieve preprocessed wind-electric power forecast data and power quality data, through the IP network according to their authorization level. The electrical and meteorological raw data can also be retrieved for postprocessing. The developed system is based on global positioning system (GPS) synchronized, real-time field measurements taken from each WPP, in addition to the use of mesoscale numerical weather prediction models. Instantaneous electrical and meteorological quantities of each WPP can be monitored continuously through the WPMFC. The forecast system employs physical, statistical, and hybrid models combining both approaches. Some sample monitoring and forecast results are given in the paper to illustrate the benefits and abilities of the developed system.