gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
EVALUATION OF AN SSR MARKER FOR MARKER-ASSISTED SELECTION IN KALE (BRASSICA OLERACEA var. ACEPHALA) (2010)

SARIKAMIS, G., R. YANMAZ, A. BALKAYA and B. BELGE, 2010. Evaluation of an SSR marker for marker-assisted selection in kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala). Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 16: 36-41 The objective of the current study is to test an SSR marker (Ol12FO2) associated with methylsulphinylalkyl glucosinolates and its potential application for marker assisted selection (MAS) in kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala). Methylsulphinylalkyl glucosinolates such as glucoiberin and glucoraphanin are known to have health promoting properties and to protect against various forms of cancer. Markers associated with such important traits are important to expedite breeding programs aimed to select for desired traits for further use in generating improved novel lines. The findings of the present study revealed that successful amplifications with genomic DNA from kale genotypes were observed with the SSR marker Ol12FO2 and bands of expected sizes were obtained. It was determined that Ol12FO2 was polymorphic among kale genotypes. The results obtained in the present study demonstrated successful amplification of markers within different vegetable brassicas.
Prophylaxis against fungal infections and cytomegalovirus disease after bone marrow transplantation. (2000)

Among the serious complications associated with bone marrow transplantation are invasive fungal infections caused by organisms such as Candida and Aspergillus species and end-organ disease caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV). Successful prevention of these complications can have a significant impact on morbidity and mortality. The primary option for prophylaxis against fungal infections is fluconazole (Diflucan). Low doses of intravenous amphotericin B may be useful where there is a higher rate of aspergillosis. Itraconazole (Sporanox) and nasal amphotericin B are other options that have been less well studied. The development of fluconazole-resistant candidiasis may become problematic. Ganciclovir (Cytovene) is useful for the prevention of end-organ disease caused by CMV but carries a significant risk for neutropenia. New techniques for the early detection of CMV infection should allow prophylaxis to be targeted to patients at highest risk of developing CMV disease. It is critical to clearly define the risk factors for fungal and CMV disease in the individual patient in order to minimize adverse effects and provide the optimal prophylactic benefit.
Ceramic heat exchanger concepts and materials technology (1985)

Ceramic heat exchanger concepts and ceramic materials for use in high temperature applications are assessed in this book. Potential new concepts are compared with emerging and state-of-the-art concepts, in terms of corrosion/durability, fouling, performance, operation and maintenance, and economics. Design, functional, and cost requirements are established. Large amounts of industrial fuel and energy consumption are lost annually due to discharge as waste heat in flue gases. Industry has attempted to decrease the quantity of lost energy with waste heat recovery systems; however, the high temperatures and corrosive constituents involved in waste heat streams now limit the recovery potential, and affect the durability of the materials of construction for heat recovery systems. This book, then, compares and proposes heat exchanger concepts employing advanced ceramic materials, which may provide the solution to the heat loss problem.
OXYGEN AND CARBON DIOXIDE TRANSPORT BY THE BLOOD OF THE URODELE, AMPHIUMA TRIDACTYLA (1931)

1. The corpuscular volume of Amphiuma blood varies considerably, from 12 to 35 per cent. 2. The oxygen capacity varies from 3 to 10 volumes per cent. 3. It is shown that the oxygen dissociation curve is like the typical mammalian curve with certain features in common with those of the turtle and carp. 4. The presence of physiological amounts of carbon dioxide affects the oxygen dissociation curve in the usual way. 5. The comparative values of n and K0 of the Hill equation are given for the blood of Amphiuma, carp, turtle and man, and the equation of Hill for these bloods is shown to hold within the limits specified. 6. The mechanism for the transport of carbon dioxide in the Amphiuma blood is much like that in the turtle and the flatness of the carbon dioxide absorption curve is explained as a function of the limited amount of hemoglobin. 7. The difference in carbon dioxide carried by oxygenated and reduced blood is quite small and probably has little physiological significance, though the increase in carbon dioxide content per unit of oxygen capacity is in the same direction as that for man.
Critical evaluation of stability constants of metal complexes of complexones for biomedical and environmental applications* (IUPAC Technical Report) (2005)

Abstract Available experimental data on stability constants of proton (hydron) and metal complexes for seven complexones of particular biomedical and environmental interest: iminodiacetic acid [2,2'-azanediyldiacetic acid, IDA], (methylimino)diacetic acid [2,2'-(methylazanediyl)diacetic acid, MIDA]; 2,2',2'',2'''-{[(carboxymethyl)azanediyl]bis[(ethane-1,2-diyl)nitrilo]}tetraacetic acid (DTPA), 3,6,9,12-tetrakis(carboxymethyl)-3,6,9,12-tetraazatetradecanedioic acid (TTHA); 2,2',2''-(1,4,7-triazonane-1,4,7-triyl)triacetic acid (NOTA); 2,2',2'',2'''-(1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7,10-tetrayl)tetraacetic acid (DOTA); 2,2',2'',2'''-(1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane-1,4,8,11-tetrayl)tetraacetic acid (TETA), published in 1945-2000, have been critically evaluated. Some typical errors in stability constant measurements for particular complexones are summarized. Higher quality data are selected and presented as “Recommended” or “Provisional”.
Concepts in molecular dermatotoxicology (2006)

In the recent years, molecular research has successfully elucidated some of the major mechanisms through which environmental noxae damage human skin. From this knowledge, novel concepts for skin protection have been developed. Here, we provide a brief overview of some of the most exciting and intriguing concepts in molecular dermatotoxicology.
Evaluation of the Rosco system for the identification of Listeria species (1991)

The Rosco system was used to identify previously confirmed isolates of the seven currently recognised species of Listeria. These included reference cultures and recent isolates from clinical material, food products and environmental sources. The system identified all correctly. Results were obtained after 4 h if heavy inocula, as suggested by the manufacturers, were used. The method may be used to aid identification of isolates of Listeria from clinical and non-clinical specimens and would be of particular value in laboratories examining small numbers of isolates relatively infrequently. Essential tests not included in the system are beta-haemolysis on sheep-blood agar and the CAMP test.
Optimalt fôr som gir fast filet (2010)

Formålet med studien var å undersøke om fôr tilsatt aminosyrene arginin eller glutamat kan forbedre teksturen av oppdrettslaks. I tillegg ønsket vi å undersøke om bløt filet kan knyttes til nedsatt leverfunksjon eller andre avvik, og om økt innhold av aminosyrene ville ha en positiv effekt på fiskens helsetilstand. Forsøket ble gjennomført ved Nofimas sjøanlegg på Averøy. Laksen fikk forsøksfôret fra mai 2009 (100 grams smolt) til den hadde passert 3 kilo året etter. Teksturanalyser i september og desember viste at laksen som fikk forsøksfôret hadde fastere tekstur enn laksen som fikk standardfôr. I mai hadde laksen som fikk glutamatfôr fastest tekstur, men vi fant ikke forskjell i teksturen mellom kontroll- og arginingruppen. Det var ikke forskjell i tilvekst mellom fôrgruppende. Laksen som fikk standardfôr hadde størst lever med høyest fettinnhold, mens laksen som fikk argininfôret hadde den minste og magreste leveren. Fettinnholdet i muskel varierte lite mellom fôrgruppene. I september ble laksens evne til å takle trenging i forbindelse med slakting undersøkt. Resultatene viste at trenging fremskyndet rigorforløpet og pH-reduksjon ved lagring. Laksen som fikk glutamatfôr bevarte det høyeste pH-nivået i muskelen og filetteksturen var fastere for begge forsøksgruppene etter 48 timers lagring. Blodanalyser ved slakt viste at laksen som fikk forsøksfôr hadde mindre nedbryting av muskel, og vi registrerte mindre sammenvoksninger av organer. Laksen som fikk økt nivå av glutamat i fôret hadde minst vevsskader og bedre cellulær balanse (høyest bufferkapasitet, lavest oksidativt stress, friskere lever). Konklusjon • Fôret synes å spille en viktigere rolle for teksturen i laksefilet enn tidligere antatt • Det er mulig å forbedre teksturen i laksefilet ved å justere aminosyreprofilen i fôret • Aminosyrene glutamat og arginin ga helsemessige gevinster, og disse sammenfalt med fastere tekstur • Ekstra tilsetning av aminosyrene glutamat og arginin forbedret laksens evne til å takle stress i forbindelse med slakteprosessen • Gevinst ved tilskudd av aminosyrer kan variere gjennom året og optimalt nivå, varighet og alternative fôrkilder bør vurderes. Resultatene fra denne studien har bidratt med ny kunnskap som kan benyttes i arbeidet med å forbedre filetkvaliteten så vel som helsestatus hos oppdrettslaks. Funnene gir dessuten grunnlag for å se nærmere på etablerte behovstall for innsatsfaktorer i fôr til dagens oppdrettslaks.
Dose-response effects of in-feed antibiotics on growth performance and nutrient utilization in weaned pigs fed diets supplemented with yeast-based nucleotides (2015)

Dietary nucleotides are bioactive compounds with the potential to mitigate weaning-associated challenges in piglets. An experiment was conducted to determine the interaction effect of antimicrobial growth promoters (AGP) and a nucleotide-rich yeast extract (NRYE) on growth performance and apparent total tract digestibility (ATTD) of dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP) and gross energy (GE), and to establish whether NRYE supplementation may completely or partially replace AGP in diets for weaned pigs. In phase 1 and 2, corn, wheat, canola meal and soybean meal based diets, which were formulated to contain 0.0 or 0.1% NRYE with 0, 25, 50, 75 or 100% of the recommended AGP dosage, were fed to 108 twenty-one day old piglets (initial body weight 7.11 ± 0.9 kg; mean ± SD) from d 1 to 14 and 15 to 28, respectively. Overall, increasing AGP level in NRYE supplemented diets linearly decreased average daily gain (ADG) (<i>P</i> = 0.002) and gain-to-feed ratio (G:F) (<i>P</i> = 0.007); and quadratically decreased ATTD of DM (<i>P</i> = 0.001), CP (<i>P</i> = 0.003) and G:F (<i>P</i> = 0.017) during phase 2. Compared with control and pigs fed NRYE with 100% of recommended AGP dosage, pigs fed 0.1% NRYE without AGP had greater (<i>P</i> < 0.05) ADG and G:F in phase 2 and overall. In conclusion, supplementing 0.1% NRYE improved growth performance of pigs but this beneficial effect was reduced by increasing dietary AGP dosage.
An inrush limited, surge tolerant hybrid resonant bridgeless PWM AC-DC PFC converter (2014)

This paper introduces the inherent inrush current limiting and line surge tolerance capabilities of a hybrid resonant pulse width modulated (HRPWM) bridgeless ac-dc converter. The inrush current limiting and line surge tolerance capabilities improve system reliability while the low component count reduces losses and cost. This paper discusses different inrush current limiting circuits for conventional boost converters and analyzes the drawbacks associated with them. The operation, several key design considerations, and the surge tolerance of the proposed converter are discussed. The inrush current and input voltage surge performance of a prototype of the converter are presented and compared with a benchmark boost converter to verify the proof of concept. Finally experimental results are shown for the prototype unit converting a universal ac input to a 650W, 400 V output, operating at 70 kHz switching frequency.
Caspase-Independent Component of Retinal Ganglion Cell Death, In Vitro (2004)

Based on these novel findings, RGC death induced by TNF-alpha or hypoxia involves a caspase-independent component, and reducing the free-radical generation provides additional protection of RGCs temporarily saved by caspase inhibition. Therefore, neuroprotective strategies in glaucoma should include tools to improve the ability of these neurons to survive the cytotoxic consequences of mitochondrial dysfunction.
Strength characteristics of U.S. children for product safety design. Final report (1975)

Consumer Product Safety Commission, Bethesda, Md.
p-Azidosalicyl-5-amino-6-phenoxybenzimidazole Photolabels the N-terminal 63 103 Amino Acids of Haemonchus contortus -Tubulin 1 (1996)

Benzimidazoles (BZ) are broad spectrum anthelmintics thought to exert their effects by interacting with and disrupting the functions of microtubules. However, direct biochemical evidence for binding between BZ and tubulin has not been shown nor is it known what sequences in tubulin interact with BZ. In this study, a photoactive analogue of 2-acetamido-5-(3-aminophenoxy)benzimidaz ole that has biological activity similar to other benzimidazoles was synthesized and used to photoaffinity label cell lysates from the parasitic nematode of sheep Haemonchus contortus. The photoactive analogue, 2-acetamido-5-[3-(4-azido-3-125I-salicyl amido)phenoxy]benzimida zol e or 125I-ASA-BZ, was shown to photolabel a 54-kDa protein that was specifically immunoprecipitated with anti-tubulin monoclonal antibodies. Tubulin photoaffinity labeling by 125I-ASA-BZ was also inhibited with molar excess of various BZ analogues and colchicine. Interestingly, 125I-ASA-BZ photoaffinity-labeled the beta- and not the alpha-subunits of tubulin. Proteolytic digestion of 125I-ASA-BZ-labeled tubulin with Staphylococcus aureus V8 proteinase revealed one major peptide with an apparent molecular mass of 3.5 kDa. Exhaustive digestion of 125I-ASA-BZ-labeled beta-tubulin with trypsin resulted in two fractions containing radioactive peptides. Protein sequencing of the high performance liquid chromatography-purified tryptic ASA-BZ-photolabeled peptides identified the N-terminal 63-77 and 78-103 sequences as the BZ binding domain.
Forensic Analysis of Human Autopsy Tissue for the Presence of Polydimethylsiloxane (Silicone) and Volatile Cyclic Siloxanes using Macro FT‐IR, FT‐IR Spectroscopic Imaging and Headspace GC‐MS (2016)

This study describes effective and straightforward primary and secondary methods for the detection of silicone in human autopsy tissue. The primary method is polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) specific and employs either macro-attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FT-IR) spectroscopy for samples with a high PDMS concentration (relative to that of the matrix) or micro-FT-IR spectroscopic imaging in a reflection/absorption modality for samples with a low PDMS concentration. Although the secondary method is not PDMS specific, it employs headspace gas chromatography with mass spectrometric detection (HS/GC-MS) for the detection of low molecular weight volatile cyclic siloxanes (VCS), which are characteristic marker compounds for PDMS. Overall, the combined results from the primary and secondary analyses provide reliable evidence for the presence of silicone.
Role of Interleukin 17 in Inflammation, Atherosclerosis, and Vascular Function in Apolipoprotein E–Deficient Mice (2011)

IL17 contributes to vascular and systemic inflammation in experimental atherosclerosis but does not alter plaque burden. The changes in plaque composition caused by IL17 might modulate plaque stability.
Glomerular expression of biglycan and decorin and urinary levels of decorin in primary glomerular disease (2004)

These results suggest that distinct changes in the expression of the SLRPs biglycan and decorin may be seen in patients with primary glomerular disease. Moreover, the negative relationship between urine decorin levels and renal function supports the hypothesis that decorin may be involved in the pathophysiology of renal dysfunction in humans.
A curvature-corrected low-voltage bandgap reference (1993)

A curvature-corrected bandgap reference that can function at supply voltages as low as 1 V, at a supply current of only 100 mu A, is presented. After trimming, this bandgap reference has a temperature coefficient (TC) of +or-4 p.p.m./ degrees C. The reference voltage is about 200 mV and it can easily be adjusted to higher values. The temperature range of this circuit is from 0 to 125 degrees C. This bandgap reference is realized using a standard bipolar process with base-diffused resistors.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">></ETX>
Freezing Rain as an In-Flight Icing Hazard (2000)

Exposure to supercooled large drops (SLD-subfreezing water droplets with diameters greater than approx. 50 microns) can pose a significant threat to the safety of some aircraft. Although SLD includes both freezing drizzle (FZDZ) and freezing rain (FZRA), much of the SLD research and development of operational SLD forecast tools has focused on FZDZ and ignored FZRA, regarding is as less of a hazard to aviation. This paper provides a counterpoint case study that demonstrates FZRA as a significant in-flight icing hazard. The case study is based on flight and meteorological data from a joint NASA/FAA/NCAR SLD icing research project collected on February 4, 1998. The NASA Twin Otter Icing Research Aircraft experienced a prolonged exposure to FZRA that formed extensive ice formations including ridges and nodules on the wing and tail, and resulted in a substantial performance penalty. Although the case study provides only a singular FZRA event with one aircraft type, it is clear that classical FZRA can pose a significant in-flight icing hazard, and should not be ignored when considering SLD issues.
Potential of Far-Ultraviolet Absorption Spectroscopy as a Highly Sensitive Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis Method for Aqueous Solutions, Part I: Determination of Hydrogen Chloride in Aqueous Solutions (2004)

This paper reports the usefulness of far-ultraviolet (FUV) absorption spectroscopy in highly sensitive quantitative and qualitative analysis of aqueous solutions. We propose a totally new idea for the utilization of FUV spectroscopy in pure water and aqueous solution analyses. We use an absorption band near 170 nm due to an n --> sigma* transition of water. The intensity of the foot of this band, which can be observed in the 190-210 nm region by use of an ordinary ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectrometer, is very sensitive to changes in hydration and hydrogen bonds of water. To demonstrate the potential of FUV spectroscopy in analytical chemistry, we undertook three kinds of experiments. The first one is concerned with the discrimination of eight kinds of commercial natural mineral water. The eight kinds of mineral water can be discriminated straightforwardly from the spectral patterns in the 190-250 nm region without any spectral pretreatment or spectral analysis such as multivariate analysis. The second experiment is the determination of hydrogen chloride (HCl) in aqueous solutions. FUV spectra of aqueous solutions of HCl over a concentration of 0-20 ppm were measured. A calibration model for predicting the concentration of HCl in the aqueous solutions was developed based on the absorbance at 193 nm. This method does not require any spectral pretreatment or multivariate analysis. The correlation coefficient and standard error of prediction of the calibration model developed are 0.9987 and 0.18 ppm, respectively. The detection limit of the proposal method for the determination of HCl in aqueous solutions was estimated to be 0.5 ppm (13.7 microM). The determination of HCl was also tried for natural mineral water to which HCl solutions with the concentrations of 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, and 20 ppm were artificially added. The third study was the determination of ammonia (NH3) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in aqueous solutions containing both NH3 and H2O2. It has been found that the present method is also useful for the determination of the two-component system.
Making Sense of Graphs: Critical Factors Influencing Comprehension and Instructional Implications (2001)

Susan N. Friel, Frances R. Curcio, George W. Bright, Making Sense of Graphs: Critical Factors Influencing Comprehension and Instructional Implications, Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, Vol. 32, No. 2 (Mar., 2001), pp. 124-158
Frontiers of Photo-catalysis and Photo-reaction at Solid Surfaces. Design and Development of a Titanium Oxide Photocatalyst Able to Work Effectively under Visible Light Irradiation by an Advanced Metal Ion-Implantation Method. (1999)

The effective utilization of solar beams is one of the most important challenges in chemistry today not only for the conversion and storage of solar energy but also for the reduction and elimination of environmental pollution such as toxic air and water. Strong contenders as environmentally-harmonious catalysts are photocatalysts which are able to work effectively under visible and/or solar light irradiation. In this article, an advanced metal ion-implantation method has been successfully applied to improve the photocatalytic properties of semiconducting titanium oxide photocatalysts. The catalysts enables the absorption of visible light even longer than 450 nm so that they are able to operate effectively as photocatalysts under visible or solar light irradiation. The development of such environmentally-friendly titanium oxide photocatalysts can be considered a breakthrough in the efficient and large scale utilization of solar energy to address urgent environmental and energy needs for the 21st century.
VRRRRoom (2017)

Reading room conditions such as illumination, ambient light, human factors and display luminance, play an important role on how radiologists analyze and interpret images. Indeed, serious diagnostic errors can appear when observing images through everyday monitors. Typically, these occur whenever professionals are ill-positioned with respect to the display or visualize images under improper light and luminance conditions. In this work, we show that virtual reality can assist radiodiagnostics by considerably diminishing or cancel out the effects of unsuitable ambient conditions. Our approach combines immersive head-mounted displays with interactive surfaces to support professional radiologists in analyzing medical images and formulating diagnostics. We evaluated our prototype with two senior medical doctors and four seasoned radiology fellows. Results indicate that our approach constitutes a viable, flexible, portable and cost-efficient option to traditional radiology reading rooms.
The Refugee Experience: Communication and Stress, Recollections of a Refugee Survivor (1990)

Journal Article The Refugee Experience: Communication and Stress, Recollections of a Refugee Survivor Get access RON BAKER RON BAKER Consultant, Former Head of the Richmond Fellowship College and Research Officer with the British Refugee Council Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Journal of Refugee Studies, Volume 3, Issue 1, 1990, Pages 64–71, https://doi.org/10.1093/jrs/3.1.64 Published: 01 January 1990 Article history Received: 01 December 1988 Published: 01 January 1990