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Hydrologic Studies in Support of South Florida Ecosystem Restoration (1999)

The U. S. Geological Survey (USGS), which is the principal science agency of the Department of the Interior, has a prominent role in the Federal Government's initiative aimed at restoration of the south Florida ecosystem. USGS scientists, in cooperation with researchers from other Federal and State agencies, as well as academia, are undertaking a comprehensive program to document the ecosystem's physical characteristics and properties in order to provide the basic data and scientific information needed to ensure its survivability. The objective is to invoke the latest scientific findings in the decision-making process of land and resource managers for planning, evaluating, and executing restoration actions. One major component of the program is focused on investigating the hydrologic and hydraulic factors that affect the flow of water through the ecosystem. Hydrologic studies are yielding scientific findings that are helping to quantify hydroperiods and flow patterns that define wet-season durations critical to sustaining habitat for flora and fauna. In addition, the results of these discrete process studies are serving to improve numerical models that are being used to investigate cause-and-effect relations among hydrologic processes. In this paper, several hydrologic studies that are being conducted in support of the development of a numerical model of the interface of the Everglades ecosystem with Florida Bay are described, some preliminary findings of these process studies are presented, and the role of these scientific findings in the development of models for the south Florida ecosystem is discussed.
Development of Solid-Phase Site-Specific Conjugation and Its Application toward Generation of Dual Labeled Antibody and Fab Drug Conjugates (2016)

The focus of the antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) field is shifting toward development of site-specific, next-generation ADCs to address the issue of heterogeneity, metabolic instability, conjugatability, and less than ideal therapeutic index associated with the conventional (heterogeneous) ADCs. It is evident from the recent literature that the site of conjugation, the structure of the linker, and the physicochemical properties of the linker-payload all have a significant impact on the safety and efficacy of the resulting ADCs. Screening multiple linker-payloads on multiple sites of an antibody presents a combinatorial problem that necessitates high-throughput conjugation and purification methodology to identify ADCs with the best combination of site and payload. Toward this end, we developed a protein A/L-based solid-phase, site-specific conjugation and purification method that can be used to generate site-specific ADCs in a 96-well plate format. This solid-phase method has been shown to be versatile because of its compatibility with various conjugation functional handles such as maleimides, haloacetamides, copper free click substrates, and transglutaminase substrates. The application of this methodology was further expanded to generate dual labeled, site-specific antibody and Fab conjugates.
Detecting driveable floor regions (2002)

Autonomous mobile robots require at least some three dimensional information to navigate in complex and partially unknown environments. Usually it is sufficient to find obstacles in the direction of the planned motion or unobstructed floor space. The distance at which the obstacle detection or floor reconstruction is carried out, determines how far ahead the robot can plan its actions. Covering large space is particularly important in industrial settings and helps in finding quickly right paths and avoiding excessive exploration. In this paper the author presents a novel method of detecting driveable floor regions. The method uses a planar floor model and a vision guided range detection sensor to segment the image into regions and verify which of them belong to the floor. The acceptance criterion uses the sensor error model. The floor detection process requires a relatively small number (in order 25-50) of individual range measurements to plan a safe path for the robot. The author presents experimental results and floor maps created using this method.
POSITION STATEMENT: Glucose Intolerance in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome—A Position Statement of the Androgen Excess Society (2007)

The panel recommends that all patients with PCOS be screened for IGT with a 2-h oral glucose tolerance test. A few members of the AES board recommend alternatively screening women with PCOS for IGT and type 2 DM using an oral glucose tolerance test only in patients with a body mass index of 30 kg/m2 or greater or in lean patients with additional risk factors. Patients with normal glucose tolerance should be rescreened at least once every 2 yr, or more frequently if additional risk factors are identified. Those with IGT should be screened annually for development of type 2 DM. PCOS patients with IGT should be treated with intensive lifestyle modification and weight loss and considered for treatment with insulin-sensitizing agents.
Telecommunications Policy: Aren't We Ignoring Some Pretty Basic Values Here? (1993)

An argument is presented that the move to deregulate New Zealand's telecommunications industry ignores some essential social values. The author opines that deregulation benefits only lawyers and other vested interests. He urges the use of technology to achieve better social outcomes such as educating farmers on ecology or preventing street crimes.
Primary sarcoma of the aorta associated with a vascular prosthesis: A case report (1980)

A case of a primary malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the aorta, arising at the site of a woven Dacron thoracic aortic graft is described. Hypertension was a prominent clinical feature. Compression and distortion of the aortic graft by tumor complicated later surgical repair of an adjacent aortic aneurysm, resulting in death. At autopsy, the tumor was shown to have arisen in a portion of aortic wall surrounding the graft material. Tumor emboli were present in several distal arteries, with complete occlusion of the right renal artery by invasive tumor embolus. Primary tumors of the aorta are rare; 16 such cases have been reported in the literature. Only 2 previous cases of tumors associated with vascular prostheses have been reported. The occurrence of tumor in this case adjacent to an aortic graft raises the possibility that the graft material played a role in tumor induction.
A method for identifying image data coming from two optical channels in a split field of view star camera (2014)

Split FOV (Field of View) star tracker was developed by Texas A&M University together with the University of Rome “La Sapienza”. A 50% splitter was used to combine light beams from two separate FOVs, while only a single objective lens and optical detector are used. In this way, double FOV configuration allows increased accuracy in attitude determination by taking advantage of the ability to examine two orthogonal FOVs simultaneously. There is a demand for optical tag due to each frame contained overlapping star images coming from separate FOVs. In this paper we propose a method for identifying two FOVs by tagging the images with different shaped diffraction patterns. We insert a circular diaphragm in the optical channel 1 <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">#</sup> and non-circular (elliptical or rectangular) in the channel 2 <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">#</sup> , so that images with distinctive features are produced at CCD photosensitive surface - circular Airy disc for the FOV-1 <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">#</sup> and elliptical contour (with side lobe or distortion) for FOV-2 <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">#</sup> . The effects of elliptical sampling window and the signal-to-noise ratio on the accuracy of the centroid estimate for star spots with a Gaussian intensity distribution were discussed theoretically. The optical tagging has one limitation. There is possibility for a star image tagged by non-circular contour, which is confused with smearing trail due to high angular velocity operation (e.g. greater than 1°/s).
[Raman spectra for YVO4 and Nd:YVO4 crystals]. (2001)

In this paper, the measured Raman spectra of YVO4 and Nd: YVO4 crystals were reported. These results give a clear information on the phonon energy spectra, these are several discrete phonons in low energy region, then nothing shows up in a large space from 500-800 cm-1 and main portion of phonon spectra is distributed in the region of 800-900 cm-1. Based on the group theory, the symmetries for Raman lines can be deduced, and they are almost due to the vibration of VO(4)3- ion. The effect of uneven distribution for phonon spectra on the optical transition and laser performance are discussed. The restraint action of doped ion on the high energy phonon is found.
Genomic Characterization of Dairy Associated Leuconostoc Species and Diversity of Leuconostocs in Undefined Mixed Mesophilic Starter Cultures (2017)

Undefined mesophilic mixed (DL-type) starter cultures are composed of predominantly <i>Lactococcus lactis</i> subspecies and 1-10% <i>Leuconostoc</i> spp. The composition of the <i>Leuconostoc</i> population in the starter culture ultimately affects the characteristics and the quality of the final product. The scientific basis for the taxonomy of dairy relevant leuconostocs can be traced back 50 years, and no documentation on the genomic diversity of leuconostocs in starter cultures exists. We present data on the <i>Leuconostoc</i> population in five DL-type starter cultures commonly used by the dairy industry. The analyses were performed using traditional cultivation methods, and further augmented by next-generation DNA sequencing methods. Bacterial counts for starter cultures cultivated on two different media, MRS and MPCA, revealed large differences in the relative abundance of leuconostocs. Most of the leuconostocs in two of the starter cultures were unable to grow on MRS, emphasizing the limitations of culture-based methods and the importance of careful media selection or use of culture independent methods. Pan-genomic analysis of 59 <i>Leuconostoc</i> genomes enabled differentiation into twelve robust lineages. The genomic analyses show that the dairy-associated leuconostocs are highly adapted to their environment, characterized by the acquisition of genotype traits, such as the ability to metabolize citrate. In particular, <i>Leuconostoc mesenteroides</i> subsp. <i>cremoris</i> display telltale signs of a degenerative evolution, likely resulting from a long period of growth in milk in association with lactococci. Great differences in the metabolic potential between <i>Leuconostoc</i> species and subspecies were revealed. Using targeted amplicon sequencing, the composition of the <i>Leuconostoc</i> population in the five commercial starter cultures was shown to be significantly different. Three of the cultures were dominated by <i>Ln. mesenteroides</i> subspecies <i>cremoris. Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides</i> dominated in two of the cultures while <i>Leuconostoc lactis</i>, reported to be a major constituent in fermented dairy products, was only present in low amounts in one of the cultures. This is the first in-depth study of <i>Leuconostoc</i> genomics and diversity in dairy starter cultures. The results and the techniques presented may be of great value for the dairy industry.
An Electron Diffraction Study of Oxide Films Formed on High Temperature Oxidation Resistant Alloys (1947)

The electron diffraction reflection technic is used to study the structures of the oxides which form on Alchrome‐6, Worthite, stainless steels 301, 446 and alloy S‐588 in the temperature range 300° to 900° C. Photographs of the oxides are taken at the temperatures of formation in order to eliminate the possibility of chemical and physical changes which may occur upon cooling. The structures found are plotted on existence diagrams as functions of time and temperature. Attempts are made to correlate the structures obtained with thermodynamic data reported by other workers. The oxides on all of the alloys over the complete time‐temperature range consist of <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline" id="ML1" overflow="scroll"> <mml:msub> <mml:mi mathvariant="normal">Cr</mml:mi> <mml:mrow> <mml:mn>2</mml:mn> </mml:mrow> </mml:msub> <mml:msub> <mml:mo>O</mml:mo> <mml:mrow> <mml:mn>3</mml:mn> </mml:mrow> </mml:msub> </mml:math> or a spinel type structure which may be a solid solution of two or more oxides. Spectrographic analyses indicates that nickel is absent in the outer oxide layer. There does not appear to be any unique mechanism for the oxidation of ferritic and austenitic stainless steels. Complete or partial conversion of the oxide occurring on Alchrome‐6 to gamma <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline" id="ML2" overflow="scroll"> <mml:msub> <mml:mi mathvariant="normal">Al</mml:mi> <mml:mrow> <mml:mn>2</mml:mn> </mml:mrow> </mml:msub> <mml:msub> <mml:mo>O</mml:mo> <mml:mrow> <mml:mn>3</mml:mn> </mml:mrow> </mml:msub> </mml:math> as reported by other workers is not substantiated in this present study.
Variability in Measurements of Pressure-Volume Curves in Normal Subjects (1985)

Changes in lung elasticity as measured by the pressure-volume curve are used in clinical investigative studies to diagnose abnormalities in lung function and to evaluate changes in a patient either over time or with an acute intervention. To assess the intrinsic variability of parameters derived from this technique, 4 static deflation curves per day on 5 separate days during a 2-month period were constructed for 10 healthy adults. The pressure-volume data were fitted to the exponential equation: V = A-Be-KP. The coefficients of variation for maximal elastic recoil pressure, transpulmonary pressures at 90, 80, 70, and 60% total lung capacity, static expiratory compliance, and the constants A, B, and k were determined. No significant correlation was found between the variability of daily curves and that of curves performed on separate occasions. The natural log of the exponential constant showed the lowest coefficient of variation, indicating that this parameter is the most reproducible.
Production of Vaccines and Therapeutics in Plants for Oral Delivery (2002)

With in the last decade there has been enormous advancement in the utilization of transgenic plants or plant-derived products for mucosal delivery of vaccine and therapeutic proteins to the gastrointestinal tract. This review focuses on the unique aspects of mucosal immune system as it relates to mucosal delivery of vaccines or therapeutics using plants as edible dietary delivery systems. Edible plant delivery systems are attractive because they are safe, inexpensive, and easy to administer. However, in order to be efficacious they must survive the adverse environment of the stomach and be formulated to induce the appropriate immunological response of immunity or tolerance.
Carbohydrate Moieties as Vaccine Candidates (2005)

Carbohydrate epitopes or glycotopes are structurally diverse, occur in a variety of chemical contexts, and are present on the surfaces of cells in the body and on the surfaces of pathogens. These various structures and modes of presentation affect how they are perceived and processed by the body and dictate the outcome of the immune response directed against them. This review focuses on mechanisms of carbohydrate immunity, with an emphasis on carbohydrate vaccines that have been or are being developed for protection against encapsulated bacterial pathogens. We discuss the cellular basis of carbohydrate immunity, newly identified glycotope processing pathways and recognition capabilities, and the synthetic and microarray technologies that are being developed that will permit new experimental approaches to carbohydrate vaccine development and the exploration of the interaction of the immune system with self and nonself glycans.
Architecture of Automated Database Tuning Using SGA Parameters (2012)

Business Data always growth from kilo byte, mega byte, giga byte, tera byte, peta byte, and so far. There is no way to avoid this increasing rate of data till business still running. Because of this issue, database tuning be critical part of a information system. Tuning a database in a cost-effective manner is a growing challenge. The total cost of ownership (TCO) of information technology needs to be significantly reduced by minimizing people costs. In fact, mistakes in operations and administration of information systems are the single most reasons for system outage and unacceptable performance [3]. One way of addressing the challenge of total cost of ownership is by making information systems more self-managing. A particularly difficult piece of the ambitious vision of making database systems self-managing is the automation of database performance tuning. In this paper, we will explain the progress made thus far on this important problem. Specifically, we will propose the architecture and Algorithm for this problem. Key Words: Database Tuning, DBA, SGA, SGA Parameters, Automated Tuning, TOC.
Penalty function-based joint diagonalization approach for convolutive blind separation of nonstationary sources (2005)

A new approach for convolutive blind source separation (BSS) by explicitly exploiting the second-order nonstationarity of signals and operating in the frequency domain is proposed. The algorithm accommodates a penalty function within the cross-power spectrum-based cost function and thereby converts the separation problem into a joint diagonalization problem with unconstrained optimization. This leads to a new member of the family of joint diagonalization criteria and a modification of the search direction of the gradient-based descent algorithm. Using this approach, not only can the degenerate solution induced by a null unmixing matrix and the effect of large errors within the elements of covariance matrices at low-frequency bins be automatically removed, but in addition, a unifying view to joint diagonalization with unitary or nonunitary constraint is provided. Numerical experiments are presented to verify the performance of the new method, which show that a suitable penalty function may lead the algorithm to a faster convergence and a better performance for the separation of convolved speech signals, in particular, in terms of shape preservation and amplitude ambiguity reduction, as compared with the conventional second-order based algorithms for convolutive mixtures that exploit signal nonstationarity.
ADVANCED COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM FOR THE ROADVIEW SNOWPLOW DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (2000)

Safety is a significant issue on highways, particularly in low-visibility conditions, e.g. snow, rain, dust, and fog. This paper presents development of a novel Advanced Collision Warning System (ACWS), which includes multiple-lane forward collision warning for low-visibility environments, along with interface to a visual display. Unique features of the ACWS include complete two-dimensional coverage of a full three lanes in front of the vehicle, integration of dual radar antennas to achieve this coverage, false warning suppression based on roadway curvature and vehicle yaw rate, and interface to a visual display. The ACWS is used in conjunction with Advanced Construction and Maintenance Systems (ACMS), Advanced Vehicle Control and Safety Systems (AVCSS), and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technologies, and was implemented and tested in harsh winter conditions on a snowplow during Winter 1999-2000. This Advanced Snowplow (ASP) is the focus of an ongoing joint program between California and Arizona begun in 1998. ASP development is led by the Advanced Highway Maintenance & Construction Technology (AHMCT) Research Center at the University of California - Davis (UCD), in conjunction with several research partners. The ASP includes the ACWS, as well as lane position indication and lane departure warning. On-road testing occurred over Winter 1998-1999 and Winter 1999-2000 in both California and Arizona. This paper discusses the novel ACWS developed during Phase-II (ASP-II) in response to performance issues and needs raised during testing of the initial system. For the covering abstract see ITRD E114174.
Tooth ‘enamelins’ identified mainly as serum proteins (1990)

The major enamelin protein component present in EDTA or EDTA/guanidine hydrochloride extracts of developing bovine enamel has a molecular mass of about 67 kDa; it has an amino acid composition similar to that of bovine serum albumin and reacts with polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies to albumin. Two-dimensional separation of the components in the enamelin extract by isoelectric focusing and SDS/PAGE reveal that the major approximately 67-kDa component and almost all of the minor Coomassie-staining protein components of approximately 67 kDa, as well as many of the other minor components with different molecular masses, also react with polyclonal and monoclonal antialbumin. The approximately 67-kDa band eluted after SDS/PAGE, as well as the major approximately 67-kDa spots eluted after two-dimensional separation, were found to have N-terminal amino acid sequences identical to that of bovine serum albumin. Albumin accounted for at least 70-80% of the total protein content of the enamelin extract and was essentially the only protein in the approximately 67-kDa component. The serum proteins alpha-2 HS glycoprotein, gamma-globulin and fetuin, and the proline-rich salivary protein termed P-B were also identified in the enamelin extract. The serum proteins and the salivary protein account for greater than 95% of the proteins in the enamelin extracts. Of the remaining very small amounts of non-serum or salivary protein isolated from the enamelin extracts, three minor components were isolated which had N-terminal amino acid sequences which were not similar to any known protein in the protein sequence data base and could therefore conceivably be true 'enamelins' synthesized by ameloblasts. One additional protein had the first five N-terminal amino acids and residue 8 of amelogenin, residues 6 and 7 being different from those of amelogenin. Two other very minor protein components had amino acid compositions distinct from the amelogenins and the serum proteins, but were N-terminally blocked on attempted sequencing. None of the components in the neutral soluble low-ionic-strength extract or in the 4 M guanidine hydrochloride extract, both of which consist principally of amelogenins, immunoreacted with anti-albumin or with any of the antibodies to other serum proteins and fetuin, despite the fact that the amelogenin extracts also contain non-amelogenin proteins. On the basis of the data presented, studies employing antibodies to the so-called enamelin proteins and hypotheses as to their molecular conformation, their roles as evolutionary markers, or their positive role in mineralization should be reconsidered and reviewed.
Distributed Component Library System Based on Component Semantic Network (2005)

This paper proposes a distributed component library framework for programmining and makes use of component semantic network in it. Under local network environment, based on the framework,it constructs a prototype system. The prototype system can implement semantic based component searching, component relationship presentation, and mobile agent based component searching. The system has limited intelligence and can be extended.