gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
<title>Development of structural health monitoring systems for composite bonded repairs on aircraft structures</title> (2001)

The application of bonded composite patches to repair or reinforce defective metallic structures is becoming recognized as a very effective versatile repair procedure for many types of problems. Immediate applications of bonded patches are in the fields of repair of cracking, localized reinforcement after removal of corrosion damage and for reduction of fatigue strain. However, bonded repairs to critical components are generally limited due to certification concerns. For certification and management of repairs to critical structure, the Smart Patch approach may be an acceptable solution from the airworthiness prospective and be cost effective for the operator and may even allow some relaxation of the certification requirements. In the most basic form of the Smart Patch in-situ sensors can be used as the nerve system to monitor in service the structural condition (health or well-being) of the patch system and the status of the remaining damage in the parent structure. This application would also allow the operator to move away from current costly time-based maintenance procedures toward real-time health condition monitoring of the bonded repair and the repaired structure. TO this end a stand-alone data logger device, for the real-time health monitoring of bonded repaired systems, which is in close proximity to sensors on a repair is being developed. The instrumentation will measure, process and store sensor measurements during flight and then allow this data to be up-loaded, after the flight, onto a PC, via remote (wireless) data access. This paper describes two in-situ health monitoring systems which will be used on a composite bonded patch applied to an F/A-18. The two systems being developed consists of a piezoelectric (PVDF) film-based and a conventional electrical-resistance foil strain gauge-based sensing system. The latter system uses a primary cell (Lithium- based battery) as the power source, which should enable an operating life of 1-2 years. The patch health data is up- loaded by the operator using an IR link. The piezoelectric film-based sensing system is self-powered and has been designed to operate using the electrical power generated by an array of piezoelectric films, which convert structural dynamic strain to electrical energy. These transducers power the electronics which interrogate the piezoelectric film sensors, and process and store the patch health data on non-volatile memory. In this system the patch health data is up-loaded by the operator using a magnetic transreceiver. This paper describes the development and evaluation of the two systems, including issues such as system design and patch health monitoring techniques.
Draft Genome Sequence of Rhodococcus erythropolis DN1, a Crude Oil Biodegrader (2013)

We report the 6,548-Mb genome sequence of Rhodococcus erythropolis strain DN1, isolated from the oil-contaminated soil in the Karagandy region of Kazakhstan. The draft genome sequence of strain DN1 might provide new insights into the genetic mechanisms of crude oil biodegradation.
A Sub-nW 2.4 GHz Transmitter for Low Data-Rate Sensing Applications (2014)

This paper presents the design of a narrowband transmitter and antenna system that achieves an average power consumption of 78 pW when operating at a duty-cycled data rate of 1 bps. Fabricated in a 0.18 µm CMOS process, the transmitter employs a direct-RF power oscillator topology where a loop antenna acts as a both a radiative and resonant element. The low-complexity single-stage architecture, in combination with aggressive power gating techniques and sizing optimizations, limited the standby power of the transmitter to only 39.7 pW at 0.8 V. Supporting both OOK and FSK modulations at 2.4 GHz, the transmitter consumed as low as 38 pJ/bit at an active-mode data rate of 5 Mbps. The loop antenna and integrated diodes were also used as part of a wireless power transfer receiver in order to kick-start the system power supply during energy harvesting operation.
High pressure gas scintillation drift chambers with wave shifter fiber readout (1989)

The authors present results from a prototype xenon-gas scintillation drift chamber. It was operated at pressures up to 20 atm, and the scintillation light yield was measured at various pressures and reduced fields. Scintillation-reduced fields ranged from 1.3 to 3 kV/cm/atm in a 5.4-mm scintillation gap. Drift fields ranged from 45 to 100 V/cm/atm in an 8-cm drift region. The chamber was exposed to an /sup 241/Am source in a port either 2.7 or 5.4 cm from the secondary scintillation region. The authors also describe the high-voltage problems encountered during operation at high pressures. Further tests with the wave shifter fiber readout showed that the problem of gas contamination by the fibers is manageable but that the interaction between the optical fibers and the high pressure xenon gas can lead to fiber damage. A solution to this problem is described.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">></ETX>
Reality for the Classroom (2012)

With 89 years of Linfield College teaching among them, accounting Professors Mike Jones (35 years), Malcolm Greenlees (28) and Rich Emery (26) are three of the college’s most senior faculty members. The trio is legendary in the accounting community, as professionals and as teachers who have guided generations of students. Many graduates of the accounting major are now partners in their own firms or have branched off into successful careers in other areas of business. We sat down with them during finals week in December.
Adaptive Alterations in Cellular Metabolism With Malignant Transformation (1998)

The process of malignant transformation is associated with a marked increase in cellular glutamine transport, which is mediated by a single high-affinity, high-capacity plasma membrane carrier protein. In normal fibroblasts, the transported glutamine is used primarily for energy production via oxidation of glutamine carbons to CO2. In fibrosarcomas, glutamine oxidation falls and glutamine is shunted into protein synthesis; simultaneously, the malignant cell switches to a glucose oxidizer. The increased glutamine transport and glucose oxidation in fibrosarcomas appears to be related to the malignant phenotype and not merely to an increase in cell growth rates.
Cumulative Reputation Systems for Peer-to-Peer Content Distribution (2006)

Reputation systems can be used to provide incentives for cooperation among participants of peer-to-peer networks. In this paper, a survey of such systems is first provided. We then focus on content distribution networks that have honest but rationally selfish users. A reputation framework is proposed that, for special cases, can be proved to converge in mean to "reveal" the true propensity of peer nodes to cooperate. Based on this framework a game is designed in which users play to maximize the files received from the system by adjusting their cooperation level and gaining a better reputation as a result.
Energy Efficient Adaptive Modulation in Wireless Cognitive Radio Sensor Networks (2007)

In this paper, we consider the lifetime maximization problem in a wireless cognitive radio sensor network, where the joint design of cognitive radio and multi-carrier modulation is proposed to achieve high power efficiency. Sensor nodes first sense the entire spectrum and locate the available subcarriers based on a pilot tone detection scheme. After each node locates the available subcarrier set, information is transmitted over the favorite channel that has the largest channel gain. Under this setting, an adaptive modulation strategy is proposed to maximize the network lifetime by selecting the optimal constellation size. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of our approach. In addition, the impact of conflicting transmissions upon the network lifetime is also investigated.
Hidden Immunotherapy Targets Challenge Dogma (2011)

In this issue of Science Translational Medicine, Guo et al. discuss the intriguing possibility that intracellular tumor antigen-specific monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) inhibit tumor growth and metastasis and prolong survival of tumor-bearing mice. Here, I discuss the implications of using intracellular targets in mAb-based immunotherapy as well as the possible underlying mechanisms of action.
Vision based hand gesture recognition using finite state machines and fuzzy logic (2009)

This paper proposes a finite state and fuzzy logic based approach to hand gesture learning and recognition. The location of 2D image positions of the hands of the user is obtained by Edge detection and vector extraction. These are used to identify the hand posture as well as the center of the hand of the user. We first learn the spatial information without data segmentation and alignment. Then the data is grouped into clusters that are associated with information for temporal alignment. The points thus obtained are clustered using Fuzzy c-mean clustering algorithm. These clusters of hand posture further determine the states of the Finite State Machine(s) through which the succeeding gesture has to be matched. To build a Gesture Recognizer (GR) the temporal information is integrated. Each hand gesture is defined to be an ordered sequence of states in spatial-temporal space i.e. FSM corresponding to it. The number of states/clusters in an FSM represents a trade-off between the accuracy of gesture recognizer and the amount of spatial-temporal data it stores.
Influences of the Shape of Rods in Two Dimension Photonic Crystals on Their Defect Eigenmodes (2013)

The cross section of photonic crystal fiber (PCF) is a two dimensional photonic crystal. The rods formed in PCF are not exact cylinders, the shape of rods will affect the eigenmode formed in two dimensional photonic crystals around a defect. Based on the relations between the defect eigenmodes and the radius of dielectric cylinders, the defect eigenmodes in photonic crystals in which the ellipse rods take the place of cylinders are studied by numerical calculation. The analysis of the relation between the eigenfrequency and the minor axis radius of ellipse rods show that the defect eigenfrequency is controlled by the cross section area of rods and the distribution of electromagnetic field around the defect is also affected by the cross section shape of rods. It provides a better way to modify the distribution of electromagnetic fields in photonic crystal and keeps the eigenfrequency unchanged.
[Hepon, promoter of local immunity in the complex therapy of dysfunctional microflora in bowel disorders]. (2003)

The promoter of local immunity Heponum contributes to the restoration of eubiosis and normalization of showings of the immune status in patients with post-infection IBS. It is recommended to include Heponum in the complex therapy of chronic bowels diseases with the purpose of the restoration of normal microbiocenosis.
[Diagnostic accuracy of orthopantomogram and periapical film in evaluating root resorption associated with orthodontic force]. (2012)

Periapical films and OPG for evaluating RRAOF have a poor diagnostic accuracy.
Pixel image analysis of light valve projector considering apodization caused by illumination (2004)

We discuss the effect of apodization on an entrance pupil of projection optics in a light valve (LV) projector. During a design process of projection optics, uniform illumination on its entrance pupil is generally assumed. However, actual illuminance distribution on the entrance pupil is not uniform due to an influence of a lamp and reflector construction. The numerically calculated angular intensity distribution from a light source is converted to an illuminance distribution on the entrance pupil. By considering the illuminance distribution as an apodization function, an image of projected pixels as well as the modulation transfer function (MTF) and encircled energy function (EEF) are calculated. By the pixel image simulation, apodization is found to improve the separation between pixels and the edge blur of a pixel. Considering the apodization, the MTF at the second harmonic of the fundamental frequency increases by 1.39 times and the radius of the EEF at 50% energy decreases by 0.66 times. As the pixel density of LV increases, this simulation method becomes more useful for improving the evaluation accuracy of design and manufacturing tolerance of high-resolution projection displays with stringent optical specifications.
Complete Genome Sequence of the Hyperthermophilic, Piezophilic, Heterotrophic, and Carboxydotrophic Archaeon <i>Thermococcus barophilus</i> MP (2011)

Thermococcus barophilus is a hyperthermophilic, anaerobic, mixed heterotrophic, and carboxydotrophic euryarchaeon isolated from the deep sea hydrothermal vent Snakepit site on the mid-Atlantic ridge at a depth of 3,550 m. T. barophilus is the first true piezophilic, hyperthermophilic archaeon isolated, having an optimal growth at 40 MPa. Here we report the complete genome sequence of strain MP, the type strain of T. barophilus. The genome data reveal a close proximity with Thermococcus sibiricus, another Thermococcus isolated from the deep biosphere and a possible connection to life in the depths.
Photosensitization of bilirubin on proliferation and DNA synthesis in ascitic hepatoma cells. (1996)

The photosensitization of bilirubin killed Hep A cells obviously. Bilirubin under room light had no effect on inhibition of DNA synthesis. The photosensitization of bilirubin was closely related to 1O2 and H2O2 and not to OH. and O2-. Bilirubin, the end product of heme catabolism in mammals, is a potentially cytotoxic, lipid soluble waste product that needs to be excreted. However, bilirubin at micromolar concentration in vitro, efficiently scavenges peroxyl radicals. In liposomes, bilirubin suppresses the antioxidation more than alpha-tocopherol, which is regarded as the best antioxidant of lipid peroxidation. Thus bilirubin is a physiological, chain-breaking antioxidant. Bilirubin exhibited antitumor activity and acted as a photosensitizer with four pyrrole rings. Many photosensitizers have been used to treat cancer due to their photosensitization. In this paper, the photosensitization of bilirubin on DNA synthesis in ascitic hepatoma (Hep A) cells and on cell mortality were studied.
Lentiviral Gene Therapy Using Cellular Promoters Cures Type 1 Gaucher Disease in Mice (2015)

Gaucher disease is caused by an inherited deficiency of the enzyme glucosylceramidase. Due to the lack of a fully functional enzyme, there is progressive build-up of the lipid component glucosylceramide. Insufficient glucosylceramidase activity results in hepatosplenomegaly, cytopenias, and bone disease in patients. Gene therapy represents a future therapeutic option for patients unresponsive to enzyme replacement therapy and lacking a suitable bone marrow donor. By proof-of-principle experiments, we have previously demonstrated a reversal of symptoms in a murine disease model of type 1 Gaucher disease, using gammaretroviral vectors harboring strong viral promoters to drive glucosidase β-acid (GBA) gene expression. To investigate whether safer vectors can correct the enzyme deficiency, we utilized self-inactivating lentiviral vectors (SIN LVs) with the GBA gene under the control of human phosphoglycerate kinase (PGK) and CD68 promoter, respectively. Here, we report prevention of, as well as reversal of, manifest disease symptoms after lentiviral gene transfer. Glucosylceramidase activity above levels required for clearance of glucosylceramide from tissues resulted in reversal of splenomegaly, reduced Gaucher cell infiltration and a restoration of hematological parameters. These findings support the use of SIN-LVs with cellular promoters in future clinical gene therapy protocols for type 1 Gaucher disease.
Hydroxyl-directed C–H carbonylation enabled by mono-N-protected amino acid ligands: An expedient route to 1-isochromanones (2011)

A Pd(II)-catalyzed C–H carbonylation protocol of phenethyl alcohols has been developed using amino acid ligands to promote the reaction. This transformation provides an expedient route to 1-isochromanone motifs, which are common structural elements in natural products and other biologically active compounds. A concise synthesis of a histamine release inhibitor showcases the utility of this transformation.
Neutron activation analysis and X-ray Rayleigh and Raman scattering of hair and nail clippings as noninvasive bioindicators for Cu liver status in Labrador Retrievers (2008)

The heritability of chronic hepatitis in the Labrador Retriever is studied with the aim of identifying the related gene mutation. Identification of cases and controls is largely based on instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) Cu determination in liver biopsies. The burden for these companion animals may be reduced if nail clippings and hair (fur) could serve as a noninvasive indicator for the hepatic Cu concentrations. No correlation was found between hepatic Cu concentrations and Cu concentrations in hair and nail samples. However, hair and nail samples were also analyzed by X-ray tube excitation, taking advantage of the X-ray Compton, Rayleigh, and Raman scattering which reflects the organic components such as the type of melanin. Principal component analysis provided first indications that some differentiation between healthy and sick dogs could indeed be obtained from hair and nail analysis.
Ontology modularization: principles and practice (2011)

Technological advances have provided us with the capability to build large intelligent systems capable of using knowledge, which relies on being able to represent the knowledge in a way that machines can process and interpret. This is achieved by using ontologies; that is logical theories that capture the knowledge of a domain. It is widely accepted that ontology development is a non-trivial task and can be expedited through the reuse of existing ontologies. However, it is likely that the developer would only require a part of the original ontology; obtaining this part is the purpose of ontology modularization. In this thesis a graph traversal based technique for performing ontology module extraction is presented. We present an extensive evaluation of the various ontology modularization techniques in the literature; including a proposal for an entropy inspired measure. A task-based evaluation is included, which demonstrates that traversal based ontology module extraction techniques have comparable performance to the logical based techniques. Agents, autonomous software components, use ontologies in complex systems; with each agent having its own, possibly different, ontology. In such systems agents need to communicate and successful communication relies on the agents ability to reach an agreement on the terms they will use to communicate. Ontology modularization allows the agents to agree on only those terms relevant to the purpose of the communication. Thus, this thesis presents a novel application of ontology modularization as a space reduction mechanism for the dynamic selection of ontology alignments in multi-agent systems. The evaluation of this novel application shows that ontology modularization can reduce the search space without adversely affecting the quality of the agreed ontology alignment.
SPAC:A Synergistic Prefetcher Aggressiveness Controller for Multi-core Systems (2016)

In multi-core systems, prefetch requests of one core interfere with the demand and prefetch requests of other cores at the shared resources, which causes prefetcher-caused interference. Prefetcher aggressiveness controllers play an important role in minimizing the prefetcher-caused interference. State-of-the-art controllers such as hierarchical prefetcher aggressiveness control (HPAC) select appropriate throttling levels that can lead to improvement in system performance. However, HPAC does not consider the interactions between the throttling decisions of multiple prefetchers, and loses opportunity to improve system performance further. For multi-core systems, state-of-the-art prefetcher aggressiveness controllers controls the aggressiveness based on prefetch metrics such as accuracy, bandwidth consumption and cache pollution. We propose a synergistic prefetcher aggressiveness controller (SPAC), which explores the interactions between the throttling decisions of prefetchers, and throttles the prefetchers based on the improvement in fair-speedup of multi-core systems.
A Controllable C/S/C (Customer/Server/Client) Network Model for Digital Home Applications (2009)

In the field of digital home applications, in order to achieve organic integration of the rich resources on the Internet with digital equipment at home, this paper proposes a controllable C/S/C (Customer/Server/Client) network model for digital home applications and designs the digital home network middleware. The middleware design adopts layering, modular thinking. This model has established a foundation platform for the development of digital home applications.
Prostaglandin isosteres. 1. (8-Aza-, 8,10-diaza-, and 8-aza-11-thia)-9-oxoprostanoic acids and their derivatives (1977)

A series of novel (8-aza-, 8,10-diaza-, and 8-aza-11-thia)-9-oxoprostanoic acids has been synthesized and evaluated for their ability to mimic the E series prostaglandins in stimulating cAMP formation in the mouse ovary and in binding to the rat kidney plasma prostaglandin receptor. 7-[2-(3-Hydroxyoctyl)-1,1,4-trioxo-3-thiazolidinyl]heptanoic acid markedly stimulates cAMP formation at reasonable pharmacological concentrations and avidly binds to the rat kidney prostaglandin receptor.
Molecular complexes of copper uroporphyrin with aromatic acceptors (1983)

ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTMolecular complexes of copper uroporphyrin with aromatic acceptorsJ. A. ShelnuttCite this: J. Phys. Chem. 1983, 87, 4, 605–616Publication Date (Print):February 1, 1983Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 February 1983https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/j100227a018https://doi.org/10.1021/j100227a018research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse permissionsArticle Views172Altmetric-Citations61LEARN 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 options Get e-Alerts
Handle with Care: 2008 Adelaide Biennial and Adelaide Festival Visual Arts Program (2008)

The key aspects and features of the exhibition '10th Biennial of Australian Art: Handle with Care' are discussed. The work by Biennial curator Felicity Fenner covers the themes of fragility and anxiety both within the environment and society.
Genome‐wide <scp>DNA</scp> methylation patterns in discordant sib pairs with alcohol dependence (2013)

DNA methylation might be associated with alcohol dependence. Genes SSTR4, ALDH1L2, GAD1, DBH and GABRP may participate in the biological process of alcohol dependence.