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A MAS Approach for Port Container Terminal Management (2001)

This paper presents a system architecture which is based on the multi-agent system paradigm for solving complex problems. This architecture is applied to solve the port container terminal management problem, and specifically to solve the automatic container allocation. The multi-agent systems paradigm seems to fit this problem due to its inherent complexity. This work is part of a project for the integral management of the container terminal of an actual port.
A New Tool for the Diagnosis and Molecular Surveillance of Dengue Infections in Clinical Samples (2004)

Dengue virus and dengue haemorrhagic fever are amongst the most important challenges in tropical diseases due to their expanding geographical distribution, increasing outbreak frequency, hyperendemicity and evolution of virulence. Here, the use of a RT-nested PCR for both the diagnosis and genetic characterization of dengue
Current therapeutic uses of lenalidomide in multiple myeloma (2006)

Thalidomide has demonstrated a broad spectrum of pharmacological and immunological effects, with potential therapeutic applications that span a wide spectrum of diseases: cancer and related conditions; infectious diseases; autoimmune diseases; dermatological diseases; and other disorders such as sarcoidosis, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Immunomodulatory derivative lenalidomide has more potent antitumour and anti-inflammatory effects. The molecular mechanisms of antitumour activity of lenalidomide have been extensively studied in multiple myeloma (MM). It directly induces growth arrest and/or apoptosis of even drug-resistant MM cells; inhibits binding of MM cells to bone marrow extracellular matrix proteins and stromal cells; modulates cytokine secretion and inhibits angiogenesis in the bone marrow milieu; and augments host antitumour immunity. Importantly, lenalidomide induces significant clinical responses even in patients with relapsed/refractory MM. Therefore, lenalidomide represents a new class of antitumour agents that is useful in the treatment of MM. Lenalidomide has received fast track designation from the FDA for the treatment of MM and myelodysplastic syndromes.
Cells image generation method based on VAE-SGAN (2021)

Although it has entered the era of big data, the image data with important research value in the field of medical imaging is often scarce due to various reasons such as difficult acquisition. To increase the image data in these fields, people have developed computer simulations to generate images Methodological research. At present, there are two main types of image generation models with potential, namely, Variational Autoencoders (VAE) [1] and Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN) [2]. In the process of classifying white blood cells, there are often insufficient sample data and unbalanced data. How to effectively expand the sample size and solve the imbalance of training data has always been a hot issue in research. In order to solve this problem, this paper proposes an image generation method based on the fusion network of VAE and GANs, which avoids the shortcomings of the two generation methods when used alone, and makes the generated images have higher generation quality.
Cooxidation of styrene by horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and 4-methylphenol (1987)

Styrene is cooxidized to styrene oxide in a system containing HRP/H/sub 2/O/sub 2/ and 4-methylphenol. Styrene oxide is not formed in the absence of any of these components, or if the reaction is run under anaerobic conditions. Styrene oxide formation is inhibited by ascorbic acid and catalase but not mannitol or superoxide dismutase. Incubation with /sup 18/O/sub 2/ resulted in more than 90% incorporation of label into styrene oxide. The epoxidation of trans-(1-/sup 2/H)styrene occurred with partial loss of stereochemistry. The products expected from addition of the phenoxy radical to styrene were synthesized and shown not to be formed. Finally, EPR evidence was obtained for formation of 4-methyl catechol in the presence, but not absence, of styrene. The results imply that a peroxy radical is formed by addition of oxygen to the HRP-generated 4-methylphenoxy radical, and that this peroxy radical then cooxidizes styrene.
Differential methods for nonmetric calibration of camera lens distortion (2005)

This paper addresses the problem of calibrating camera lens distortion, which can be significant in medium to wide angle lenses. Our approach is based on the analysis of distorted images of straight lines. We derive new distortion measures that can be optimized using non-linear search techniques to find the best distortion parameters that straighten these lines. Unlike other approaches, we also provide fast, closed-form solutions to the distortion coefficients. Experiments to evaluate the performance of this approach on synthetic and real data are reported.
Radical Reactions with Organic Thin Films:  Chemical Interaction of Atomic Oxygen with an X-ray Modified Self-Assembled Monolayer (2002)

The interaction of an X-ray-modified self-assembled monolayer with a mixture of atomic and molecular oxygen (O/O2) has been studied using in situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Initially the reaction dynamics are dominated by the incorporation of new oxygen containing functionality at the vacuum/film interface. At intermediate O/O2 exposures, when a steady-state concentration of C−O, CO, and O−CO groups has been established, the production of volatile carbon-containing species, including CO2, is responsible for etching the hydrocarbon film. Upon prolonged O/O2 exposures, O atoms penetrate to the film/substrate interface, producing Au2O3 and sulfonate (RSO3) species. Under steady-state conditions, the thickness of the hydrocarbon film was reduced with an efficiency of ≈7.4 × 10-4 Å/impingent O atom while the average penetration depth of O atoms within the hydrocarbon film was determined to be ≈5.5 Å.
Virology and immunology (1995)

Section 1: Growth and isolation of HIV. 1.: Biological safety when working with HIV. 2.: Virological and molecular genetic techniques for studies of established HIV isolates. 3.: Isolation and biological characterization of primary HIV isolates. 4.: HIV infection of macrophages. 5.: HIV infection of dendritic cells. 6.: Vectors based on HIV. Section 2: Analysis of HIV infection. 7.: Quantitative assays for virus neutralization. 8.: Detection of HIV entry into cells. 9.: Detection of viral DNA by PCR. 10.: Detection of viral RNA by PCR. 11.: Sequence analysis of virus variability based on PCR. Section 3: Immunology. 12.: Humoral responses and detection during HIV infection. 13.: Quantification of CD4-positive T lymphocytes. 14.: CD-4 positive T-cell responses in HIV-1 infection. 15.: Lymphokine responses to HIV infection. 16.: HIV-1 specific cytotoxic T-lymphocyte responses and ADCC
Mobile agent based composite key management scheme for MANET (2011)

In this paper, we present a new composite key management technique for key management in ad hoc network. The technique includes hierarchical clustering, partially distributed key management, offline certification authority and mobile agent. We apply the concept of dominating set based clustering for partitioning network into clusters. The cluster head is elected based on the trust ability of the node. We present a fuzzy logic controller to calculate the trust level of node. Trustworthiness of node is evaluated based on the packet forwarding status of the node. The public key and private key of the cluster head change with respect to it's trust value. The private key is generated by combining key shares generated by partial key generation serving nodes. Mobile agent is used to share information about serving nodes within the cluster and to collect information about the susceptible nodes in the cluster, used for key revocation process. The system guarantees forward secrecy and backward secrecy, as the key of cluster head changes continuously with respect to it's trust value.
The Influence of Carbon Content on High Temperature Transverse-Rupture Strength of WC-Co Cemented Carbide (1978)

The transverse-rupture strength affected by carbon contents of the WC-Co alloys was investigated in the temperature range from 600 to 900°C in relation to fracture sources. The WC-(620)%Co high and low carbon two phase alloys with carbide grain size of 1.2 p. were used as specimens. The stress increasing rate was kept at 1 kg/mm2/sec.The high temperature strength of the low carbon alloy was confirmed to be substantially superior to the high carbon alloy. However, actually, this relation due to the carbon content was not always observed over a wide range of temperatures up to 900°C, because in conventional alloys structural defects were apt to be fracture sources with decreasing temperature and Co content: That is, the above relation was usually held at temperatures higher than the specified one which was determined according to Co contents and defect dimensions. In this case, a specific fracture source (R-region) always appeared and was smaller in the low carbon alloy. Discussions concerning the influence of stress increasing rate on the strength have been made.
Inheritance of Anthracnose Resistance in Common Bean Accession G 2333 (1994)

Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) germ plasm accession G 2333 (Colorado de Teopisca) from Mexico was resistant to 380 isolates of the anthracnose pathogen (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) from 11 Latin American countries. Six frequently used sources of resistance were susceptiblc to many isolates. Inheritance of resistance was studied in a cross of resistant G 2333 x susceptible ICA Pijao. The two parents and the F1, F2, and backcross generations were inoculated with race 521 in both the seedling and adult-plant stages in controlled greenhouse environments at CIAT. Two independent dominant genes controlled resistance in the seedling and adult-plant stages, giving a segregation ratio of 15 resistant to 1 susceptible in the F2, all resistant in the backcross to G 2333, and 3 resistant to I susceptible in the backcross to ICA Pijao.
Elevator Mechanical Design Principles and Concepts (1987)

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CMOS resistive fuse circuits (1991)

In this paper, we present simple CMOS circuits, each of which functions as a linear resistor within a predetermined range of the voltage across it, and as an open circuit outside that range.
3D-sensing Distributed Embedded System for People Tracking and Counting (2015)

The present study focuses on the development of an embedded smart camera network dedicated to track and count people in public spaces. In the network, each node is capable of sensing, tracking and counting people while communicating with the adjacent nodes of the network. Each node typically uses a 3D-sensing camera positioned in a downward-view but the designed framework can accept other configurations. We present an estimation method for the relative position and orientation of the depth cameras. This system performs background modeling during the calibration process, using a fast and lightweight segmentation algorithm.
Social, Ergonomic and Stress Aspects of Work with Computers (1987)

These 43 papers deal with the social, ergonomic and stress aspects of work with computers. The papers were selected from a total of 752 papers submitted to the conference, from 31 countries around the world. A further 68 selected papers are published in a companion volume entitled Cognitive Engineering in the Design of Human-Computer Interaction and Expert Systems, edited by G. Salvendy.
Novel Approaches for the Treatment of Chronic Total Coronary Occlusions (2004)

Despite major advancements in the technology used for the percutaneous treatment of coronary artery disease, chronic total occlusions (CTOs) persist as a major challenge to the interventional cardiologist with relatively low success rates. CTOs are evident in 20% of patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and are responsible for the majority of cases that are referred to bypass surgery. There is growing evidence that patients may benefit from recanalization of a CTO by alleviation of angina, improving left ventricular function, and potentially long-term survival. The major obstacle to percutaneous recanalization of CTOs is the inability to cross the occlusion with coronary guidewires. Even when crossed, the operator has to deal with the exact location of the distal wire (e.g., dissection or true lumen) and the existence of relatively long lesion requiring multiple stents with high restenosis rates. New technologies for CTO revascularization have been focused mainly on a mechanical approach including specialized guidewires and more recently, specific devices using highly sophisticated technology such as laser guidewire, optical coherence reflectometry, and a blunt microdissection catheter. An alternate biological approach involves the local administration of enzymes such as plasminogen activators (urokinase) or collagenase, which can act locally to specifically degrade the collagen content of the CTO, thereby "softening" the occlusion and allowing easier guidewire crossing. In conclusion, CTOs emerge as a great technical challenge and are the focus of novel series of mechanical and biological approaches.
The influence of electrospray ion source design on matrix effects (2012)

More than 20 years and a Nobel prize since its introduction there is still a lot to learn about the mechanism ofelectrospray ionization. For example, certain compounds when present in solution can enhance or suppress ionization of a targeted species. In this month's Special Feature Stahnke and co-workers examine whether or not ion source geometry infl uences whether or not sample matrix impacts the measured ion signal of targeted compounds.
Step Transfer‐Addition and Radical‐Termination (START) Polymerization of α,ω‐Unconjugated Dienes under Irradiation of Blue LED Light (2016)

A new polymerization method, termed as step transfer-addition and radical-termination, is developed for the step-growth radical polymerization of α,ω-unconjugated dienes under irradiation of visible light at room temperature (25 °C) for the first time. α,ω-Diiodoperfluoroalkane monomers (signified as A) are added onto α,ω-unconjugated dienes (signified as B) alternatively and efficiently with the generation of perfluorocarbon-containing alternating copolymers (AB)<sub>n</sub> . Based on the combined analyses of polymerization kinetics and NMR spectra (<sup>1</sup> H and <sup>19</sup> F), the mechanism of the novel polymerization method, including the side reaction, is proposed. This novel polymerization method provides a new strategy not only for the step-growth radical polymerization of α,ω-unconjugated dienes but also for the construction of high molecular weight perfluorocarbon-containing alternating copolymers.
Complications of Intramedullary Fixation of Pediatric Forearm Fractures (1998)

A retrospective review of 20 children with forearm fractures treated with intramedullary fixation is presented. Indications for surgery included fracture malreduction, open fracture, polytrauma, unstable fracture pattern, and compartment syndrome. Both radius and ulna were fractured in 17 patients. Intramedullary fixation of both bones was performed in eight cases, ulna alone in nine, and isolated radius in three. A limited open approach to one or both bones was necessary for insertion of the intramedullary rod in 15 of 20 cases, including the eight open fractures. Eighteen complications occurred in 10 of 20 patients, including hardware migration, infection, loss of reduction, reoperation, nerve injury, significant decreased range of motion, synostosis, muscle entrapment, and delayed union. Despite the complications, 17 patients had excellent and two had good outcomes. Although excellent clinical results can be expected with intramedullary fixation, complications related to the surgical technique can be expected.
Long-Term Treatment of Sexual Behavior Problems in Adolescent and Adult Developmentally Disabled Persons (1992)

Sixteen developmentally disabled males with serious sexual behavior problems received combinations of individual counseling, social skills training, sex education, house programs, and individualized sexual behavior management programs. Outcome was evaluated using a variety of outcome criteria related to transfer to less restrictive settings, reduction in targeted behaviors, and changes in level of independent functioning and need for supervision. Treatment and follow-up covered periods as long as five years. Outcome was not systematically related to specific treatment components or the total number of components. Those with the more favorable outcome functioned at higher levels intellectually, were older at admission, had fewer collateral behavior problems, and received services related to sexual behavior more rapidly following admission. The results support the utility of multicomponent behavioral treatment for these problems with this population. More systematic studies of treatment outcome are discussed.
ChemInform Abstract: THE SYNTHESIS OF LINKED ACRIDINES AS INTERCALATING AND ANTITUMOR AGENTS (1983)

Abstract Zahlreiche Acridine wie (III), (IV), (VI)‐(IX), (XII)‐(XV), (XVII) und (XVIII) werden zur Untersuchung ihrer Eigenschaften als Titelspezies synthetisiert: 1. Umsetzung entsprechender Chloracridine (I) und Diamine (II) liefert (III); (IV) wird analog gewonnen.
Wind power smoothing using rotor inertia aimed at reducing grid susceptibility (2008)

Due to wind speed variations, the output power of wind turbines fluctuates. These power fluctuations make the wind power undispatchable. Furthermore, they can cause frequency deviations and power o...
In Vitro Anti-inflammatory Activity of Larch (Larix decidua L.) Sawdust (2008)

The influence of larch (Larix decidua L.) sawdust extracts on arachidonate metabolism has been evaluated in vitro. Extracts of different polarities were tested for their ability to inhibit prostaglandin formation by COX-1 and COX-2 and LTB(4) formation by 5-LOX. The lipophilic n-heptane extract showed the highest activity (IC(50) values: COX-1, 5 microg/mL; COX-2, 0.1 microg/mL; LTB(4) assay, 11.1 microg/mL). A series of abietane, pimarane, and labdane type diterpenes isolated from this extract turned out to be potent inhibitors of LTB(4) product formation, whereas their COX inhibitory activity was less pronounced. From the abietane type diterpenes, compounds possessing a 7,13-abietadiene skeleton were better inhibitors of LTB(4) formation than those with an 8,11,13-abietatriene skeleton. Compounds bearing an OH group in position 4 were more active than those substituted with a COOH group, and methylation of the COOH group led to an almost complete loss of LTB(4) formation inhibitory activity.
Haemostatic Abnormalities, Cardiac Involvement and Serum Tumor Necrosis Factor Levels in X-linked Dystrophic Patients (1999)

Left ventricular thrombosis and systemic emboli have been demonstrated to complicate cardiomyopathy in Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy (DMD, BMD). We investigated plasma levels of prothrombin fragment 1+2 (F1+2). thrombin-antithrombin III complex (TAT) and circulating levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), a procoagulant cytokine that has been shown to be elevated in patients with depressed cardiac function, in 20 patients with DMD and 12 patients with BMD as compared with 30 age-matched control subjects. Significantly elevated levels of F1+2 (DMD: 1.4+/-0.8 nmol/l; BMD: 1.8+/-0.8 nmol/l vs. controls: 0.7+/-0.2 nmol/l, p <0.01 and p <0.001, respectively), TAT complexes (DMD: 4.7+/-2.7 microg/l, BMD: 5+/-2.3 microg/l vs. controls: 1.6+/-0.5 microg/l, p <0.001) and TNF-alpha (54+/-9 vs. 25+/-7 pg/ml, p <0.001) were observed in patients with the dystrophic disease compared to control subjects. A significantly negative correlation was also found between F1+2 and TAT complexes and left ventricular ejection fraction (r = -0.65, p <0.0001; r = -0.80, p < 0.0001, respectively) and a positive correlation between F1+2 and TAT complexes and serum TNF-alpha levels (r = 0.67, p <0.0001; r = 0.70, p <0.0001, respectively). Our results indicate a hypercoagulable state in X-linked dystrophic patients. A possible relationship between haemostatic activation, left ventricular dysfunction and TNF-alpha system upregulation may be suggested.
Loss of synaptophysin‐positive boutons on lumbar motor neurons innervating the medial gastrocnemius muscle of the SOD1<sup>G93A G1H</sup> transgenic mouse model of ALS (2005)

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a common form of motor neuron disease (MND) that involves both upper and lower nervous systems. In the SOD1G93A G1H transgenic mouse, a widely used animal model of human ALS, a significant pathology is linked to the degeneration of lower motor neurons in the lumbar spinal cord and brainstem. In the current study, the number of presynaptic boutons immunoreactive for synaptophysin was estimated on retrogradely labeled soma and proximal dendrites of alpha and gamma motor neurons innervating the medial gastrocnemius muscle. No changes were detected on both soma and proximal dendrites at postnatal day 60 (P60) of alpha and gamma motor neurons. By P90 and P120, however, alpha motor neuron soma had a reduction of 14 and 33% and a dendritic reduction of 19 and 36%, respectively. By P90 and P120, gamma motor neuron soma had a reduction of 17 and 41% and a dendritic reduction of 19 and 35%, respectively. This study shows that levels of afferent innervation significantly decreased on surviving alpha and gamma motor neurons that innervate the medial gastrocnemius muscle. This finding suggests that the loss of motor neurons and the decrease of synaptophysin in the remaining motor neurons could lead to functional motor deficits, which may contribute significantly to the progression of ALS/MND.
Polyvinyl siloxane impression materials: An update on clinical use (1998)

Polyvinyl siloxane impression materials have applications in a variety of indirect procedures in prosthodontics and restorative dentistry. Favourable handling properties, good patient acceptance and excellent physical properties have resulted in their popularity in today's practice. In this review, the chemistry and important physical properties of polyvinyl siloxanes are summarized, and recent clinical questions of improved hydrophilics, tray adhesives, disinfection, and glove-induced polymerization inhibition are addressed.
Antibacterial Cannabinoids from <i>Cannabis sativa</i>: A Structure−Activity Study (2008)

Marijuana (Cannabis sativa) has long been known to contain antibacterial cannabinoids, whose potential to address antibiotic resistance has not yet been investigated. All five major cannabinoids (cannabidiol (1b), cannabichromene (2), cannabigerol (3b), Delta (9)-tetrahydrocannabinol (4b), and cannabinol (5)) showed potent activity against a variety of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains of current clinical relevance. Activity was remarkably tolerant to the nature of the prenyl moiety, to its relative position compared to the n-pentyl moiety (abnormal cannabinoids), and to carboxylation of the resorcinyl moiety (pre-cannabinoids). Conversely, methylation and acetylation of the phenolic hydroxyls, esterification of the carboxylic group of pre-cannabinoids, and introduction of a second prenyl moiety were all detrimental for antibacterial activity. Taken together, these observations suggest that the prenyl moiety of cannabinoids serves mainly as a modulator of lipid affinity for the olivetol core, a per se poorly active antibacterial pharmacophore, while their high potency definitely suggests a specific, but yet elusive, mechanism of activity.
A Quantitative MRI Study of the Basal Ganglia in Depression in HIV Seropositive Men (1996)

We suggest that depression, at least in the early stages of HIV infection, is not associated with basal ganglia atrophy.