gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Stereoscopic 3D experience optimization using cropping and warping (2011)

The purpose of this paper is to optimize the stereoscopic 3D experience when users watch those contents. We propose two factors in stereoscopic experience: visual fatigue and depth perception. In order to optimize stereoscopic experience, we propose five principles to reduce visual fatigue and enhance depth perception and implement them by cropping and warping. Using our methods, time-consuming problems of existing view interpolation methods such as camera calibration, accurate dense depth map, and inpainting are avoided. We also design a GUI that enables users to efficiently edit the stereoscopic video, optimize the stereoscopic experience, and preview the stereoscopic result. The user study shows that our method is successful in optimizing stereoscopic experience. One example is shown in Figure 1.
Novel seeding method for the growth of polycrystalline Si films with hemispherical grains (1992)

A novel method for the fabrication of hemispherical-grained polycrystalline Si (HSG-Si) films, which is applicable to high capacitance storage electrodes for dynamic random access memory (DRAM) cells, has been developed. This technique consists of first seeding a clean amorphous-Si (a-Si) surface with crystalline Si nuclei at an elevated substrate temperature using Si molecular-beam deposition. Upon subsequent isothermal annealing under ultrahigh vacuum conditions, it was found that the Si microcrystals act as nuclei for the formation of HSG-Si. Precise control of the grain size distribution of the HSG-Si structure was successfully demonstrated, which is key to the possible application of this material to the next generation of DRAM devices.
Fast template matching using Brick Partitioning and initial threshold (2016)

Template matching is a technique for finding a part of reference image which matches a template image. This paper presents a new fast template matching algorithm which can detect the most similar position. In the proposed method, first, an effective initial threshold is calculated using Winner Update Algorithm. Next, very fast template matching is achieved by using this initial threshold in Multilevel Successive Elimination Algorithm. Furthermore, Brick Partitioning which is a new partitioning method is used to reduce the computational cost of comparing a template with each position within reference image. Experimental results indicate that the proposed method can search faster than previous methods.
A Note on Income Effects and Health Care Cost Growth in Medicare. (2014)

This paper sets out a model of technical change and health care cost growth for a representative Medicare beneficiary facing a budget constraint. Derivation of an explicit expression for health care cost growth shows how technological change and preferences, including income effects, affect cost growth. The analysis highlights the role of the 76% percent subsidy from current taxpayers to Medicare beneficiaries for purchase of health insurance. This subsidy insulates beneficiaries from the income effects of cost growth by shifting the costs and income effects to taxpayers. Simulations show that over the next 10-20 years, income effects will have little effect on cost growth in Medicare.
Statistical profiling-based techniques for effective power provisioning in data centers (2009)

Current capacity planning practices based on heavy over-provisioning of power infrastructure hurt (i) the operational costs of data centers as well as (ii) the computational work they can support. We explore a combination of statistical multiplexing techniques to improve the utilization of the power hierarchy within a data center. At the highest level of the power hierarchy, we employ controlled underprovisioning and over-booking of power needs of hosted workloads. At the lower levels, we introduce the novel notion of soft fuses to flexibly distribute provisioned power among hosted workloads based on their needs. Our techniques are built upon a measurement-driven profiling and prediction framework to characterize key statistical properties of the power needs of hosted workloads and their aggregates. We characterize the gains in terms of the amount of computational work (CPU cycles) per provisioned unit of power Computation per Provisioned Watt (CPW). Our technique is able to double the CPWoffered by a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) running the e-commerce benchmark TPC-W compared to conventional provisioning practices. Over-booking the PDU by 10% based on tails of power profiles yields a further improvement of 20%. Reactive techniques implemented on our Xen VMM-based servers dynamically modulate CPU DVFS states to ensure power draw below the limits imposed by soft fuses. Finally, information captured in our profiles also provide ways of controlling application performance degradation despite overbooking. The 95th percentile of TPC-W session response time only grew from 1.59 sec to 1.78 sec--a degradation of 12%.
Significant drug-nutrient interactions. (1995)

Many nutrients substantially interfere with pharmacotherapeutic goals. The presence of certain nutrients in the gastrointestinal tract affects the bioavailability and disposition of many oral medications. Drug-nutrient interactions can also have positive effects that result in increased drug absorption or reduced gastrointestinal irritation. Knowing the significant drug-nutrient interactions can help the clinician identify the nutrients to avoid with certain medications, as well as the therapeutic agents that should be administered with food. This information can be used to educate patients and optimize pharmacotherapy.
Energy Bands of PbTe, PbSe, and PbS (1966)

Because it is impossible to obtain first-principle crystal potentials of the lead salts with sufficient accuracy to calculate energy bands in agreement with experiment, we have developed a new pseudopotential containing only $2n+1$ adjustable parameters, where $n$ is the number of different atoms per unit cell. This pseudopotential contains all the important relativistic effects including spin-orbit interactions and yet requires only 5 parameters for the lead salts. We have chosen the parameters to fit the ordering of the six levels around the forbidden energy gap at the (\textonehalf{}\textonehalf{}\textonehalf{}) point on the Brillouin-zone face as well as two optically measured energy gaps presumed to be at the center of the zone. The energy bands obtained are in very good agreement with the rest of the optical data, the photoelectric data, and the pressure dependence of the forbidden gap. Reasonably good agreement is obtained between our calculated effective masses and $g$ values and the experimentally determined ones.
Point Defect Configurations of Supersaturated Au Atoms Inside Si Nanowires (2008)

Aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) is used to reveal individual Au atom configurations inside Si nanowires grown by Au-catalyzed vapor-liquid-solid (VLS) molecular beam epitaxy (MBE). We identify a substitutional and three distinct interstitial configurations, one of which has not been previously identified. We confirm the stability of the observed point defect configurations by density functional theory (DFT) calculations. The observed number densities of the various configurations are in accord with their calculated formation energies. The concentration of Au atoms is larger than the solubility limit, but the effect may be caused by the STEM beam.
Supercritical Fluid Extraction of a Nonionic Surfactant Template from SBA-15 Materials and Consequences on the Porous Structure (2003)

SBA-15 mesoporous materials were synthesized using the method reported by Zhao et al. Surfactant was removed from as-made materials by means of different techniques: thermal treatment under air atmosphere, solvent washing at different temperatures, and supercritical CO2 extraction in the presence and absence of cosolvents. The structure of resulting materials was characterized using conventional techniques: nitrogen and argon adsorption measurements, powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and 29Si MAS NMR. The efficiency of surfactant removal using CO2 under supercritical conditions is similar to that obtained by means of solvent washing under reflux but shows some improvements in the presence of cosolvents. Mesoscopic properties of mild-temperature solvent extracted SBA-15 materials depend on the efficiency of the surfactant removal and the use of supercritical CO2 as solvent. Likewise, the size and volume of the complementary microporosity detected in the treated materials is closely related to the strategy of removal of hydrophilic poly(ethyleneoxide) chains of the triblock copolymer template occluded within the siliceous walls of the SBA-15 mesophase during the synthesis.
apLCMS—adaptive processing of high-resolution LC/MS data (2009)

Supplementary data are available at Bioinformatics online.
Role of the Processing Solvent on the Electrical Conductivity of PEDOT:PSS (2020)

Abstract Poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) is one of the most studied conductive polymers, holding great potential in many applications such as thermoelectric generators, solar cells, and memristors. Great efforts have been invested in trying to improve its mechanical and electrical properties and to elucidate the structure–property relationship. In this work, a systematic and quantitative study of the effect of solvent polarity and solution processing on the film structure and conductivity is presented. By using grazing‐incidence wide‐angle X‐ray scattering (GIWAXS) together with atomic force microscopy (AFM), the importance of the quality of the PEDOT crystal packing is highlighted as a key factor to reach improved electrical conductivity, rather than the overall degree of crystallinity. Moreover, the (re)structuring mechanisms occurring during the film formation and film exposure processes are also studied by in situ GIWAXS. Different intermediate precursor stages and different pathways to reach improved crystallinity are reported depending on the used solvent. The structural results are interpreted looking at the solvent nature and the PSS/solvent affinity. With this contribution, a guidance is hoped to be given not only on how to improve the PEDOT:PSS electrical conductivity, but also on how to tune the film structural or electrical property for different applications.
The Golden Rule Settlement: A Minority Perspective (1987)

In his “minority perspective,” Bond takes a position opposing mechanical application of Golden Rule‐like procedures but advocating that, at least in some situations, issues of equity can be introduced in item selection without doing violence to test validity.
Aligned Arrays of Biodegradable Poly(ε-caprolactone) Nanowires and Nanofibers by Template Synthesis (2007)

We demonstrate that the technically simple, low-cost, and rapid method of template synthesis can be used to create arrays of nanowires and nanofibers from the biocompatible, biodegradable polymer poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL). PCL substrates introduced into a standard laboratory oven at temperatures as low as 65 degrees C are able to form nanostructures. Nanostructure morphology can be controlled, and complex patterning can be achieved. Solvent-free and low-temperature fabrications also allow for the encapsulation of therapeutics for sustained release.
Nitrogen effect on post-nucleation tungsten CVD film growth (2002)

The addition of nitrogen to the tungsten deposition process results in perturbation of the film growth after nucleation. This gas induces an incubation time, delaying the onset of deposition of the main film by up to 5 seconds. A phenomenological model is proposed based on the competition between the saturation of the tungsten interface adsorption sites by N/sub 2/ and their removal by fluorine species.
Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes (2009)

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes and its related metabolic disorders including obesity and insulin resistance is increasing dramatically worldwide. Reduced physical activity in human population is closely linked with this epidemiological trend, due to technological advance and economic transition for the recent decades. Efforts to halt or reduce the incidence are of paramount importance in the 21st century. A number of recent follow-up studies has evidenced that increased physical activity can reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes in persons at high risk. Despite a large international effort, the underlying mechanisms by which exercise enhances insulin sensitivity are still poorly understood, particularly in humans. The purpose of this review is to summarize the current knowledge of the mechanisms of exercise enhanced insulin sensitivity revealed in human studies. We will first introduce the topic of insulin sensitivity and highlight the major sites of insulin resistance within the body. Secondly we will develop insulin signaling cascades in muscle and describe the likely mechanisms that lead to insulin resistance. In third section, we will propose the contraction-induced signaling pathway, which has been shown to be involved in the regulation of glucose disposal. Finally we will discuss the likely mechanisms by which exercise improves peripheral insulin sensitivity and the interactions of insulin and exercise stimulations, particularly in skeletal muscle.
gIBIS: a hypertext tool for exploratory policy discussion (1988)

This paper describes an application specific hypertext system designed to facilitate the capture of early design deliberations. It implements a specific method, called Issue Based Information Systems (IBIS), which has been developed for use on large, complex design problems. The hypertext system described here, gIBIS (for graphical IBIS), makes use of color and a high speed relational database server to facilitate building and browsing typed IBIS networks. Further. gIBIS is designed to support the collaborative construction of these networks by any number of cooperating team members spread across a local area network. Early experiments suggest that the IBIS method is still incomplete, but there is a good match between the tool and method even in this experimental version.
Co-operative DDoS Mitigation (2016)

This document specifies a mechanism that a DOTS client can use to
signal that a network is under a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS)
attack to an upstream DOTS server so that appropriate mitigation
actions are undertaken (including, blackhole, drop, rate-limit, or add
to watch list) on the suspect traffic. The document specifies both
DOTS signal and data channels. Happy Eyeballs considerations for the
DOTS signal channel are also elaborated.
An Emergence Cage and Refrigerated Collector for Wood-Boring Insects and Their Associates1 (1972)

Journal Article An Emergence Cage and Refrigerated Collector for Wood-Boring Insects and Their Associates Get access Lloyd E. Browne Lloyd E. Browne Division of Entomology, University of California, Berkeley 94720 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Journal of Economic Entomology, Volume 65, Issue 5, 1 October 1972, Pages 1499–1501, https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/65.5.1499 Published: 01 October 1972 Article history Received: 14 January 1972 Published: 01 October 1972
A Novel Image Capture System for Use in Telehealth Applications (2006)

A novel image capture and retrieval system has been developed for use in a range of telehealth applications in the home and in residential care facilities. The system is based around the JPEG 2000 standard and uses the PTP protocol for image capture from any high resolution digital camera and the Kakadu suite of JPEG2000 utilities to serve the collected images via a proxy server over any available communication channel from telephone lines to broadband services. When coupled with an image processing system such as the AMWIS system for pressure wound management, the system provides a high level of clinical functionality suitable for a wide range of telemedicine applications in rural and remote sites.
Electron-transfer rates in mixed-valence europium sulfide by time domain reflectometry (1982)

ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTElectron-transfer rates in mixed-valence europium sulfide by time domain reflectometryBruce C. Bunker, Russell S. Drago, and Michael K. KroegerCite this: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1982, 104, 17, 4593–4598Publication Date (Print):August 1, 1982Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 August 1982https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ja00381a015https://doi.org/10.1021/ja00381a015research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse permissionsArticle Views121Altmetric-Citations7LEARN 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 optionsGet e-Alertsclose Get e-Alerts
Fat Destabilization in Frozen Desserts Containing Low Dextrose Equivalent Corn Sweeteners (1969)

Data collected with the aid of hanging drop slides and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis indicated that a S and B-casein complexed with low dextrose equivalent corn sweeteners and fluidity starch in frozen dessert mixes during pasteurization. Subsequent manufacture into frozen desserts caused a stripping of the complex from the surface of the fat globules which permitted aggregation. Frozen desserts containing 10-dextrose equivalent corn sweetener made from milo did not show this defect. This suggested that the amylose fraction of corn sweeteners is involved in the complex with a s and fl-casein.
Diffuse-transmission spectroscopy: A structural probe of opaque colloidal mixtures (1994)

The wavelength-dependent diffuse transmission through a monodisperse colloidal suspension is shown to provide wave-vector-dependent information about the colloid structure factor. Experiments demonstrate that the spectral fingerprint can be used to distinguish quantitatively samples of different particle sizes, different concentrations, and different interparticle interactions.
From symptoms to social functioning: differential effects of antidepressant therapy (1999)

Significant impairments in social functioning frequently occur simultaneously with depressive symptoms. The implications of such impairments extend beyond the depressed individual to their family, friends and society at large. Classical rating scales such as the Hamilton rating scale for depression primarily assess the core symptoms of depression. A range of rating scales are available, both self-reporting and administered by clinician; however, many have been criticised for their unspecified conceptual background and for being complex and time-consuming. While antidepressants in general appear to improve social functioning, no clear advantage for any single class of agent has been reported. Recently, a new self-report rating scale, the Social Adaptation Self-evaluation Scale, has been developed and used to compare the novel selective noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor, reboxetine, with the selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor, fluoxetine. The noradrenergic agent, reboxetine, was shown to be significantly more effective in improving social functioning than the serotonergic agent, fluoxetine. These findings are consistent with previous observations that noradrenaline may preferentially improve vigilance, motivation and self-perception.
Polarizing T and B Cell Responses by APC-Targeted Subunit Vaccines (2015)

Current influenza vaccines mostly aim at the induction of specific neutralizing antibodies. While antibodies are important for protection against a particular virus strain, T cells can recognize epitopes that will offer broader protection against influenza. We have previously developed a DNA vaccine format by which protein antigens can be targeted specifically to receptors on antigen presenting cells (APCs). The DNA-encoded vaccine proteins are homodimers, each chain consisting of a targeting unit, a dimerization unit, and an antigen. The strategy of targeting antigen to APCs greatly enhances immune responses as compared to non-targeted controls. Furthermore, targeting of antigen to different receptors on APCs can polarize the immune response to different arms of immunity. Here, we discuss how targeting of hemagglutinin to MHC class II molecules increases Th2 and IgG1 antibody responses, whereas targeting to chemokine receptors XCR1 or CCR1/3/5 increases Th1 and IgG2a responses, in addition to CD8(+) T cell responses. We also discuss these results in relation to work published by others on APC-targeting. Differential targeting of APC surface molecules may allow the induction of tailor-made phenotypes of adaptive immune responses that are optimal for protection against various infectious agents, including influenza virus.
Modeling Complex Systems: Class models and instance models (1999)

Current object-oriented formalisms, such as UML, focus on describing class models and use instance models only for depicting scenarios. Little attention is being devoted to defining how complex systems can be structured in order to conform with those class models and, further, which constraints class models must adhere to so that such conformity is affordable. This paper focuses on instance models, which are models of actual systems and as such they are made up of instances, and discusses the relationships between instance models and class models. A large number of applications, ranging from generic data modeling to enterprise modeling, require instance models. The importance of hierarchical composition is emphasized: its meaning and implications are discussed in both contexts. A novel approach for building templates out of aggregates of instances is also presented. A case study concerning enterprise modeling shows the application of the approach.
Characteristics of Higher-Level Languages for Software Architecture. (1994)

As the size and complexity of software systems increases, the design and speci cation of overall system structure|or software architecture|emerges as a central concern.Architectural issues include the gross organization of the system, protocols for communication and data access, assignment o f functionality to design elements, and selection among design alternatives.Currently system designers have at their disposal two primary ways of de ning software architecture: they can use the modularization facilities of existing programming languages and module interconnection languages; or they can describe their designs using informal diagrams and idiomatic phrases such as client-server organization".In this paper we explain why neither alternative is adequate.We consider the nature of architectural description as it is performed informally by systems designers.Then we show that regularities in these descriptions can form the basis for architectural description languages.Next we identify speci c properties that such languages should have.Finally, w e illustrate how current notations fail to satisfy those properties.