gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Resizable outerwear templates for virtual design and pattern flattening (2012)

The aim of this research was to implement a computer-aided 3D to 2D pattern development technique for outerwear. A preponderance of total clothing consumption is of garments in this category, which are designed to offer the wearer significant levels of ease. Yet there has not previously been on the market any system which offers a practical solution to the problems of 3D design and pattern flattening for clothing in this category. A set of 3D outerwear templates, one for men’s shirts and another for men’s trousers, has been developed to execute pattern flattening from virtual designs and this approach offers significant reduction in time and manpower involvement in the clothing development phase by combining creative and technical garment design processes into a single step. The outerwear templates developed and demonstrated in this research work can provide 3D design platforms for clothing designers to create virtual clothing as a surface layer which can be flattened to create a traditional pattern. Point-Cloud data captured by a modern white-light-based 3D body-scanning system were used as the basic input for creating the outerwear templates. A set of sectional curves, representative of anthropometric size parameters, was extracted from a virtual model generated from the body scan data by using reverse engineering software. These sectional curves were then modified to reproduce the required profile upon which to create items of men’s outerwear. The curves were made symmetrical, as required, before scaling to impart resizability. Using geometric modelling technique, a new surface was generated out of these resizable curves to form the required 3D outerwear templates. Through a set of functionality tests, it has been found that both of the templates developed in this research may be used for virtual design, 3D grading and pattern flattening.
Inflammation-associated lysophospholipids as ligands for CD1d-restricted T cells in human cancer (2008)

CD1d-restricted T cells have been implicated in the pathogenesis of several chronic inflammatory states. However, the nature of the specific ligands recognized by these cells in vivo in patients with inflammatory or malignant diseases remains unknown. We took a biochemical approach to directly isolate and characterize the nature of CD1d-binding ligands from the plasma of myeloma patients. Characterization of these ligands revealed several lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) species. Human LPC-CD1d dimer binding cells are T-cell receptoralphabeta(+) T cells but predominantly Valpha24(-)Vbeta11(-). Cytokine secretion by LPC-specific T cells is skewed toward IL-13 secretion, and the frequencies of these cells are increased in myeloma patients relative to healthy donors. These data identify a distinct population of human CD1d-restricted T cells specific for inflammation-associated lysolipids and suggest a novel mechanism for inflammation mediated immune regulation in human cancer.
Interaction of Surfactants with Plant Cuticles<sup>1</sup> (2000)

How surfactants modify the characteristics of a spray liquid is now reasonably well understood. Beneficial effects are primarily associated with reduction in surface tension. However, the mechanisms whereby surfactants enhance the diffusion of herbicides across the plant cuticle are less clear. Generally, hydrophilic surfactants with a high hydrophile/lipophile balance (HLB) are most effective at enhancing penetration of herbicides with high water solubility, whereas lipophilic surfactants with a low HLB are most effective for enhancing uptake of herbicides with low water solubility. Both high- and low-HLB surfactants are absorbed into the cuticle, but current theory suggests different mechanisms are involved in enhancing diffusion of hydrophilic and lipophilic herbicides across the cuticle. Surfactants having a high HLB are absorbed into the cuticle and enhance the water-holding capacity (hydration state) of the cuticle. With increased cuticle hydration, the permeance of hydrophilic herbicides into the cuticle is increased, which increases the herbicide diffusion rate at a constant concentration gradient. Surfactants having a low HLB are absorbed into the cuticle and increase the fluidity of waxes, as measured by a small reduction in melting point. This increased fluidity increases the permeance of lipophilic herbicides in the cuticle, which, in turn, increases their diffusion rate at a set concentration gradient.Additional index words: Herbicide diffusion, hydrophile/lipophile balance, surfactant mechanism of action, partition coefficient, permeance, postemergence herbicide absorption.Abbreviations: EO, ethylene oxide; HLB, hydrophile/lipophile balance.
Control of a final gating charge transition by a hydrophobic residue in the S2 segment of a K <sup>+</sup> channel voltage sensor (2011)

It is now well established that the voltage-sensor domains present in voltage-gated ion channels and some phosphatases operate by transferring several charged residues (gating charges), mainly arginines located in the S4 segment, across the electric field. The conserved phenylalanine F(290) located in the S2 segment of the Shaker K channel is an aromatic residue thought to interact with all the four gating arginines carried by the S4 segment and control their transfer [Tao X, et al. (2010) Science 328:67-73]. In this paper we study the possible interaction of the gating charges with this residue by directly detecting their movement with gating current measurements in 12 F(290) mutants. Most mutations do not significantly alter the first approximately 80-90% of the gating charge transfer nor the kinetics of the gating currents during activation. The effects of the F(290) mutants are (i) the modification of a final activation transition accounting for approximately 10-20% of the total charge, similar to the effect of the ILT mutant [Ledwell JL, et al. (1999) J Gen Physiol 113:389-414] and (ii) the modification of the kinetics of the gating charge movement during deactivation. These effects are well correlated with the hydrophobicity of the substituted residue, showing that a hydrophobic residue at position 290 controls the energy barrier of the final gating transition. Our results suggest that F(290) controls the transfer of R(371), the fourth gating charge, during gating while not affecting the movement of the other three gating arginines.
Electromechanical response of PZT 65/35 subjected to axial shock loading (1975)

This theoretical and experimental investigation deals with the electromechanical response of a shock−loaded ferroelectric ceramic material. Quartz gauge and voltage−mode techniques were used to characterize the mechanical and electrical responses, respectively, of PZT 65/35 to ≈80 kbar. Below ≈20 kbar the wave propagation was dispersive, whereas step shocks were steady between ≈20 kbar and the ≈36−kbar Hugoniot elastic limit. Above 36 kbar the final stress states were reached asymptotically and are believed to be steady. The electrical response was complicated by the ferroelectric−to−paraelectric phase transformation at 60±3 kbar and the kinetics of the change in polarization. To investigate this latter effect, a kinetic model is developed which gives good agreement with experimentally determined voltage responses.
Mobile Radio Networks: Networking, Protocols and Traffic Performance (2002)

Preface Preface to the Second Edition Introduction System Aspects GSM System Enhanced GSM Services Other Public Mobile Radio Systems Third GenerationCellular: UMTS Trunked Mobile Radio for Group Communications Paging Systems Cordless Telephone Systems DECT Wireless Local Loop Systems Personal Handyphone System (PHS) Wireless Broadband Systems and Wireless ATM Wireless Local Area Networks Self--0rganizing WLANs with QoS Guarantee Mobile Satellite Communications UPT ---- Universal Personal Telecommunication Next Generation Systems Appendix A: Queuing and Loss Systems Appendix B: Standards and Recommendations Appendix C: International Frequency Allocations Appendix D: The Frequencies of European Mobile Radio Systems Appendix E: The GSM Standard Appendix F: The UMTS Standard Appendix G: Acronyms Index
Machine Learning Approach For Diabetes Prediction (2019)

Diabetes the silent killer which kills part by part of our life Diabetes can strike anyone, from any walk of life. It is not only a disease but also a creator of different kinds of diseases like heart attack, blindness, kidney diseases etc. It is found that in last decades the cases of people living with diabetes jumped almost 350 million worldwide. Early detection of diabetes can reduce the health risk in patients. With rise of new technology like machine learning we have a solution to this issue, a system for predicting the chance of diabetes. Machine learning techniques increase medical diagnosis accuracy and reduce medical cost. This paper aims to predict diabetes via supervised machine learning algorithms such as decision tree. In our work we have used the Pima Indians Diabetes Dataset from UCI Machine Learning Repository.
Integrating surface-based hypotheses and manipulation for autonomous segmentation and learning of object representations (2012)

Learning about new objects that a robot sees for the first time is a difficult problem because it is not clear how to define the concept of object in general terms. In this paper we consider as objects those physical entities that are comprised of features which move consistently when the robot acts upon them. Among the possible actions that a robot could apply to a hypothetical object, pushing seems to be the most suitable one due to its relative simplicity and general applicability. We propose a methodology to generate and apply pushing actions to hypothetical objects. A probing push causes visual features to move, which enables the robot to either confirm or reject the initial hypothesis about existence of the object. Furthermore, the robot can discriminate the object from the background and accumulate visual features that are useful for training of state of the art statistical classifiers such as bag of features.
Intracellular Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus Load Determines Early Loss of Immune Synapse Components (2007)

Lifelong infection is a hallmark of all herpesviruses, and their survival depends on countering host immune defenses. The human gammaherpesvirus Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) encodes an array of proteins that contribute to immune evasion, including modulator of immune recognition 2 (MIR2), an E3 ubiquitin ligase. Exogenously expressed MIR2 downregulates the surface expression of several immune synapse proteins, including major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class 1, ICAM-1 (CD54), and PECAM (CD31). Although immunofluorescence assays detect this lytic gene in only 1 to 5% of cells within infected cultures, we have found that de novo infection of naive cells leads to the downregulation of these immune synapse components in a major proportion of the population. Investigating the possibility that low levels of MIR2 are responsible for this downregulation in the context of viral infection, we found that MIR2 transduction recapitulated the patterns of surface downregulation following de novo infection and that both MIR2 promoter activation, MIR2 expression level, and immune synapse component downregulation were proportional to the concentration of KSHV added to the culture. Additionally, MIR2-specific small interfering RNA reversed the downregulation effects. Finally, using a sensitive, high-throughput assay to detect levels of the virus in individual cells, we also observed that downregulation of MHC class I and ICAM-1 correlated with intracellular viral load. Together, these results suggest that the effects of MIR2 are gene dosage dependent and that low levels of this viral protein contribute to the widespread downregulation of immune-modulating cell surface proteins during the initial stages of KSHV infection.
Holographic diffusers (1994)

Holographic diffusers are prepared using silver halide (Agfa 8E75 and Kodak 649F) and photopolymer (Polaroid DMP 128 and DuPont 600, 705, and 150 series) media. It is possible to control the diffusion angle in three ways: by selection of the properties of the source diffuser, by control of its subtended angle, and by selection of the holographic medium. Several conventional diffusers based on refraction or scattering of light are examined for comparison
A polymorphism at the microRNA binding site in&nbsp;the 3&#39; untranslated region of RYR3 is associated with outcome in hepatocellular carcinoma (2015)

The SNP in the microRNA binding site of RYR3 can be used as a valuable biomarker when predicting HCC outcomes.
Ulcerative colitis (2000)

Ulcerative colitis is a relatively common cause of altered bowel habit and rectal bleeding. Coordinated management of the investigation and care of patients with this condition is vital to optimize treatment. This article reviews current management options.
Measurements of the refractometric characteristics of optical materials in the 248–5000-nm spectral region (2012)

Numerical values have been obtained for the refractive indices of calcium fluoride, KU-1 quartz glass, germanium, silicon, and PO-4 ceramic, used in creating high-resolution photolithographic and aerospace optical systems for the 248–5000-nm spectral region. The results of measurements of the refractive index of a new optical material (Elastosil RT-604A silicone compound) in the 296–1800-nm region are presented. The technique of measuring the characteristics of optical materials in the 248–12 000-nm region is analyzed.
An Innovative Model (HS) to Enhance the Security in Windows Operating System - A Case Study (2019)

Confidentiality, authentication, privacy and integrity are the pillars of securing data. The most generic way of providing security is setting up passwords and usernames collectively known as login credentials. Operating systems use different techniques to ensure security of login credentials yet brute force attacks and dictionary attacks along with various other types which leads to success in passing or cracking passwords.The objective of proposed HS model is to enhance the protection of SAM file used by Windows Registry so that the system is preserved from intruders.
Simultaneous determination of phenytoin and phenobarbital in serum or plasma by substrate-labeled fluorescent immunoassay. (1983)

This assay system for simultaneously determining phenytoin and phenobarbital in serum and plasma is based on the substrate-labeled fluorescent immunoassay technique. A beta-galactosylcoumarin derivative of phenobarbital and a 4-methylcoumarin phosphodiester derivative of phenytoin are used as substrate labels for Escherichia coli beta-galactosidase and Crotalus atrox phosphodiesterase I, respectively. The smallest measurable concentrations are about 1.6 mg/L for phenytoin, 2.7 mg/L for phenobarbital. Within-run coefficients of variation are about 5% for phenytoin and 2% for phenobarbital, about 6% for both between-runs. Results for phenytoin and phenobarbital in serum and plasma correlate well with those determined by the Ames TDA (r = 0.944 and 0.986, respectively) and Syva's EMIT (r = 0.977 and 0.969, respectively) assays.
Circulating interleukin‐6 concentration and cognitive decline in old age: the <scp>PROSPER</scp> study (2013)

Higher circulating levels of IL-6 were associated with worse cognitive function and steeper cognitive decline and provide preliminary genetic evidence for a potential causal association. The findings support the importance of the need for further investigation of the IL-6 pathway in cognitive decline.
An improved spiral electrode applicator system for fetal heart rate monitoring. (1991)

A new fetal scalp electrode applicator system uses a guide tube with increased curvature and a plunger mechanism to advance, rotate, and release the spiral electrode. Results of a preliminary survey among house staff who used the system in 51 patients indicated a favorable impression, with 96.1% of the applications rated as "much better," "better," or "same" as compared with the conventional system. The rate for a subset of 26 patients with limited cervical dilatation (1-3 cm) or high station of the presenting part (-1 to -3) was similarly good (92.3%). The characteristics found most favorable were the increased curvature for facilitating applications to high presenting parts, the plunger mechanism for applying the electrode, and better control of the guide tube.
Pattern of Motor and Cognitive Deficits in Detoxified Alcoholic Men (2000)

The pattern of functional deficits implicates at least two principal neural systems: the cerebellar-frontal system and the corticocortical system between the prefrontal and parietal cortices. In addition, age and amount of alcohol consumption were better predictors of motor than cognitive impairments.
Endocrine markers of semistarvation in healthy lean men in a multistressor environment (2000)

We tested the hypothesis that key endocrine responses to semistarvation would be attenuated by changing only the food intake in a multistressor environment that also included sustained workload, inadequate sleep, and thermal strain. Serum hormones were compared within and between two groups of healthy young male volunteers participating in the 8-wk US Army Ranger course, with four repeated cycles of restricted energy intakes and refeeding: group 1 (n = 49) and group 2 (n = 48); energy deficits averaged 1,200 and 1,000 kcal/day, respectively. After 8 wk, most of group 1 achieved a minimum body fat, serum 3,5,3'-triiodothyronine (T(3)) was below normal (78 +/- 20 ng/dl), testosterone (T) approached castrate levels (4.5 +/- 3.9 nmol/l), insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) declined by one-half (75 +/- 25 microg/l), and cholesterol rose from 158 +/- 31 to 217 +/- 39 mg/dl. Bioavailable T(3) and T were further reduced by increases in their specific binding proteins in response to declining insulin. Refeeding, even with continuation of the other stressors, produced prompt recovery of T(3), T, and IGF-I. Higher energy intakes in group 2 attenuated the subclinical hypothyroidism and hypercholesterolemia, whereas consistent luteinizing hormone suppression indicated centrally mediated threshold effects on gonadal hormone suppression. We conclude that low T, T(3), and IGF-I remained reliable markers of acute energy deficits in the presence of other stressors; elevated cholesterol and cortisol provided information about chronic status, corresponding to diminishing body fat stores.
Preservation and function of heterologous aortic valves: An Experimental Study (1971)

Heterologous aortic valves are used in many clinics as replacements for diseased human aortic and mitral valves. These valves possess all the advantages of homologous aortic valves and are more easily available to the surgeon. The heterologous valve also provides a greater choice of valve size than does the homograft; this can be of importance when replacing the mitral valve. Heterograft valves, like homografts, are usually preserved for periods ranging from a few days to a few months before insertion into a patient. Four methods of preservation, described, are currently in use. This study compares the effects of these four methods of preservation when pig valves are transplanted into the dog9s aorta.
Live Viral Vectors: Vaccinia Virus (2003)

Poxviruses are among prime candidates for generation of recombinant virus vaccines against infectious diseases and cancer. Poxvirus-based experimental vaccines have already proven to be efficient with regard to antigen delivery and the induction of antigen-specific immune responses in several animal models and first clinical trials (1–7). Live vector vaccines are designed to mimic microbial infections allowing for de novo synthesis of vaccine antigens that appear particularly suitable for presentation via MHC-I molecules. Vaccination with these live vaccines may elicit appropriate “danger” signals to the immune system, resulting in preferential recognition and presentation of recombinant (vaccine) antigens. Additional features of poxvirus vectors include the ability to accommodate large amounts of foreign DNA, high stability, and reasonable cost of manufacturing. However, vaccinia virus—the prototype live viral vaccine—can replicate in humans, and its imperfect safety record as a smallpox vaccine was a concern for its use as a vector in clinical applications. Therefore, most of the currently evaluated recombinant vaccines are based on vectors derived from highly attenuated vaccinia viruses such as modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) (8), NYVAC (9) or avipoxviruses (10,11). These viruses all share the property of replication deficiency in mammalian cells that may have contributed to the already established clinical safety of these vectors (12–14). Importantly, even high dose inoculation of MVA was shown to be safe in immune-suppressed macaques, suggesting the safety of recombinant MVA vaccines in potentially immunocompromised individuals (15).
Protection of trabecular meshwork cells by eyedrops containing high concentration of polyphenols (2019)

Background: Glaucoma is caused by pro-apoptotic signals targeting retinal ganglion cells. In the high-pressure glaucoma, the source of these signals is the progressive degeneration of the trabecular meshwork. The first pathogenic event affecting this tissue is oxidative damage. Accordingly, the use of anti-oxidant to counteract glaucoma pathogenic cascade is a rationale strategy to be explored. In this paper we evaluate the ability of eyedrops containing high dose of polyphenols, hyaluronic acid and fatty acids to protect trabecular meshwork from oxidative stress.
Association of an <i>UCP4</i> (SLC25A27) Haplotype with Ultra-Resistant Schizophrenia (2011)

Although our sample is of limited size and not representative of schizophrenia as a whole, the association found between the URS group and the UCP4 haplotype is noteworthy as it may influence treatment outcome in schizophrenia.
A Marker-VOF Algorithm for Incompressible Flows With Interfaces (2002)

In this paper, we present a three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction algorithm for Cartesian grids and a split advection algorithm which is based on a two-dimensional (2D) Eulerian-Lagrangian scheme that conserves mass exactly for incompressible flows. In the Volume-of-Fluid/Piecewise Linear Interface Calculation (VOF/PLIC) method a linear function in every grid cell cut by the interface approximates the free surface or the surface between two immiscible phases. The reconstruction is not continuous, and not accurate in regions with high surface curvature or when the interface develops thin filaments. Therefore, we have developed a new 2D mixed markers and VOF algorithm that follows the motion of a smooth interface with a good conservation of volume. Results are shown for flows with nonconstant vorticity.
Structure-Selective Modification of Aromatic Side Chains with Dirhodium Metallopeptide Catalysts (2010)

The combination of peptide molecular recognition and residue-selective dirhodium catalysis allows modification of aromatic side chains that is selective for coil structures. A rate enhancement of >10(3) relative to nonselective dirhodium modification was observed. The increased reactivity of this approach creates the first selective chemical modification of the phenylalanine residue.