gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
QoS in Cellular Networks (2006)

This paper discusses different schemes for providing Quality of Service (QoS) in cellular networks. Each scheme has its own algorithm to provide QoS and every scheme has its advantages and disadvantages. I have also dealt about an important aspect of QoS which is the Individual QoS (iQoS). iQoS measures the satisfaction rate per user and it is measured individually at each and every user terminal. Voice traffic is very delay sensitive and data traffic is loss sensitive. QoS schemes which try to incorporate both voice and data have to take into consideration this issue. I have also discussed the integration of WLAN/cellular networks in which the high data rate of the WLAN network and the high mobility of cellular networks are utilized effectively. Back to Raj Jain's Home Page
Methylene blue treatment for residual symptoms of bipolar disorder: Randomised crossover study (2016)

Methylene blue used as an adjunctive medication improved residual symptoms of depression and anxiety in patients with bipolar disorder.
Malaria surveillance in Italy : 1986-1996 analysis and 1997 provisional data (1998)

A surveillance system for malaria was established in Italy to prevent a possible return of disease transmission after the eradication. Reporting malaria and 43 other infectious diseases is mandatory. Local laboratories diagnose clinical cases of malaria m
Applications of solid electrolytes (1980)

Papers are presented on various possible applications of solid electrolytes currently under consideration. Specific topics include the application of solid state electrochemical cells to kinetic measurements, couliodes and memoriodes, the lithium-iodine charge transfer complex solid electrolyte battery, the properties of the beta-alumina solid electrolyte in sodium-sulfur cells, the use of solid electrolyte oxygen gas analyzers, applications of the oxygen probe in the steelmaking process, and high-temperature fuel and electrolysis cells employing zirconia solid electrolytes.
Open-access upper alimentary endoscopy. (1989)

During 11 years of an open-access endoscopy service for general practitioners the proportion of positive diagnoses has remained relatively constant. There has been a progressive fall in the incidence of duodenal ulcers but an increase in oesophagitis which is now the single most commonly detected abnormality. The number of barium meal requests has fallen by approximately 50%. A study of cimetidine prescribing suggests that use of the open-access service results in fewer inappropriate prescriptions.
Medicolegal aspects of HIV/AIDS (2011)

AIDS is a most prevailing disease which came to light only in 1981 when it caused outbreaks in the USA. However, in retrospect, the virus appears to have been seeded in the United States at least in the mid-1970s and a few unrecognized cases of AIDS had occurred in New York in 1978. There are three dimensions of stigma all of which are characteristic of HIV/AIDS; blemishes of personal character, stained social identity, and physical deformity or defects. The problem of HIV infection is growing at an explosive rate and this multifaceted problem has defied a medical cure till date. Thus, long term goals of combating this scourge comprise of integrated measures of prevention and rehabilitation of HIV infected individuals and finally to reintegrate them into the society Ministry of Welfare, social organization and community are basically concerned with prevention and rehabilitation aspects of these cases. Continuous systematic changes in relevant laws in the form of deletions, alterations and/or additions, must necessarily cope with volcanic changes of fast developing social environment including health hazards.
Ablation of Bull Prostate Using Novel Bipolar Radiofrequency Ablation Probe (2009)

In an ex vivo model, bipolar RFA is capable of producing lesions with precise margins. Spread of heat is limited, evidenced histologically and by significant temperature drop off. This technology holds promise in the management of benign and malignant urologic diseases.
Differential Microring Modulators for Intensity and Phase Modulation: Theory and Experiments (2017)

We theoretically and experimentally demonstrate a ring-assisted Mach-Zehnder interferometer modulator for intensity and phase modulation, leveraging both Mach-Zehnder modulator and single microring modulator. Differential drive of two microring modulators nested in a Mach-Zehnder interferometer offers several advantages for both intensity modulation and phase modulation. We first present a complete theoretical study of this differential ring modulator, including the operation principles, high-speed characteristics, system performance, and energy consumption. We then experimentally verify that this differential ring modulator provides low-chirp, low drive voltage, and large extinction ratio for intensity modulation, and low-chirp, low drive voltage, and drive-voltage insensitivity for phase modulation.
Membrane-Bound Diiron Carboxylate Proteins (2003)

Four proteins have been identified recently as diiron carboxylate proteins on the basis of conservation of six amino acids (four carboxylate residues and two histidines) constituting an iron-binding motif. Unlike previously identified proteins with this motif, biochemical studies indicate that each of these proteins is membrane bound, although homology modeling rules out a transmembrane mode of binding. Therefore, the predicted structure of each protein [the alternative oxidase (AOX), the plastid terminal oxidase (PTOX), the diiron 5-demethoxyquinone hydroxylase (DMQ hydroxylase), and the aerobic Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethylester hydroxylase (MME hydroxylase)] is that of a protein bound monotopically to one leaflet of the membrane bilayer. Three of these enzymes utilize a quinol substrate, with two oxidizing the quinol (AOX and PTOX) and one hydroxylating it (DMQ hydroxylase). MME hydroxylase is involved in synthesis of the isocyclic ring of chlorophyll. Two enzymes are involved in respiration (AOX and, indirectly, the diiron DMQ hydroxylase through ubiquinone biosynthesis) and two in photosynthesis, through their roles in carotenoid and chlorophyll biosynthesis (PTOX and MME hydroxylase, respectively). We discuss what is known about each enzyme as well as our expectations based on their identification as interfacially bound proteins with a diiron carboxylate active site.
MoSi <sub>2</sub> ‐Based Sandwich Composite Made by Tape Casting (1995)

The mechanical properties of a novel laminar composite made by tape casting have been studied. The composite consists of three layers in which an inner core of pure molybdenum disilicide (MoSi 2 ) is sandwiched between two layers of MoSi 2 reinforced with alumina platelets. Monolithic MoSi 2 exhibits poor room‐temperature strength and a brittle indentation strength response, indicative of the absence of R ‐curve behavior. The flexural behavior of the sandwich composite (both strength and toughness) is dominated by the properties of the outer layer, so long as the thickness of this layer exceeds a critical value. A model has been developed which successfully predicts the critical thickness required.
An exact reconstruction algorithm for triple-source helical cone-beam CT (2006)

For dynamic CT reconstruction, we have conceptualized a triple-source helical cone-beam scanning mode, and formulated a backprojected-filtration (BPF) algorithm for exact image reconstruction. The algorithm uses data from the three inter-helix PI-arcs related to the inter-helix PI-lines and the minimum detection windows defined for the triple-source configuration. The proof of the formula is based on Tuy's inversion formula and the geometric relations of inter-helix PI-lines. Simulation results demonstrate the validity of the reconstruction algorithm. The BPF algorithm is also extended for the (2N+1)-source helical cone-beam CT.
Regulation and role of PDGF receptor a-subunit expression during embryogenesis (1992)

The platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha-subunit (PDGFR alpha) is the form of the PDGF receptor that is required for binding of PDGF A-chain. Expression of PDGFR alpha within the early embryo is first detected as the mesoderm forms, and remains characteristic of many mesodermal derivatives during later development. By 9.5 days of development, embryos homozygous for the Patch mutation (a deletion of the PDGFR alpha) display obvious growth retardation and deficiencies in mesodermal structures, resulting in the death of more than half of these embryos. Mutant embryos that survive this first critical period are viable until a new set of defects become apparent in most connective tissues. For example, the skin is missing the dermis and connective tissue components are reduced in many organs. By this stage, expression of PDGFR alpha mRNA is also found in neural crest-derived mesenchyme, and late embryonic defects are associated with both mesodermal and neural crest derivatives. Except for the neural crest, the lens and choroid plexus, PDGFR alpha mRNA is not detected in ectodermal derivatives until late in development in the central nervous system. Expression is not detected in any embryonic endodermal derivative at any stage of development. These results demonstrate that PDGFR alpha is differentially expressed during development and that this expression is necessary for the development of specific tissues.
Rapid prototyping of carbon-based chemiresistive gas sensors on paper (2013)

Chemically functionalized carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are promising materials for sensing of gases and volatile organic compounds. However, the poor solubility of carbon nanotubes hinders their chemical functionalization and the subsequent integration of these materials into devices. This manuscript describes a solvent-free procedure for rapid prototyping of selective chemiresistors from CNTs and graphite on the surface of paper. This procedure enables fabrication of functional gas sensors from commercially available starting materials in less than 15 min. The first step of this procedure involves the generation of solid composites of CNTs or graphite with small molecule selectors--designed to interact with specific classes of gaseous analytes--by solvent-free mechanical mixing in a ball mill and subsequent compression. The second step involves deposition of chemiresistive sensors by mechanical abrasion of these solid composites onto the surface of paper. Parallel fabrication of multiple chemiresistors from diverse composites rapidly generates cross-reactive arrays capable of sensing and differentiating gases and volatile organic compounds at part-per-million and part-per-thousand concentrations.
<title>Delta-ALA-assisted fluorescence detection of cancer in the urinary bladder</title> (1994)

Visualization of early stage bladder cancer is considerably improved using Delta-Aminolevulinic acid (ALA) as tumor marking agent. This is due to an intracellular accumulation of fluorescing Protoporphyrin IX in tissue following intravesical installation of ALA in a pH-neutral solution.
Highlights in the USA and Canada (1988)

This chapter summarizes past highlights and describes major advances in technology achieved in the USA and Canada since the early 1970s. Alfalfa often called “Queen of the Forages”, is the most important forage crop species in the USA and Canada. The chapter focuses on the development of improved breeding and crop production practices, and on factors that affect germplasm improvement, seed availability, crop utilization, and research productivity. The need for improved pest resistance increased the diversity of germplasm required in cultivars. Crop growth modeling programs have been combined with host plant resistance and insect life history information to minimize the use of chemical control measures while maximizing alfalfa yields and forage quality. Dinitrogen fixation research with alfalfa was prompted by the energy crises in the 1970s and the prospect of introducing larger quantities of fixed N into agricultural cropping systems as a replacement for fertilizer N.
Early termination of ISRCTN45828668, a phase 1/2 prospective, randomized study of Sulfasalazine for the treatment of progressing malignant gliomas in adults (2009)

Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN45828668.
Fleeing from fleas: on your cat, dog, or you (1998)

Fleas are small, laterally flattened, wingless insects that suck blood from warm-blooded animals. nThere are about 2,500 species. nMost are parasites of mammals; about 100 species feed on birds. nIn North America, 19 species bite humans.
Synthesis and characterization of novel analogs of conjugated bile acids containing reversed amide bonds. (1995)

New analogs of amino acid-conjugated bile acids were synthesized in which the amide bond was reversed from its normal configuration. These structural isomers of the beta-alanyl conjugates of cholic acid and ursodeoxycholic acid were synthesized by reaction of succinic anhydride with the 24-nor-23-amine derivatives of cholic acid and ursodeoxycholic acid. The chemical and physical properties of these reverse amide conjugated bile acid analogs were compared with those of the normal glycine and beta-alanine conjugates. The reverse amide analogs comigrated with their isomeric beta-alanine conjugates during thin-layer chromatography using a variety of solvent systems. However, the isomeric pairs could be resolved by reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography, with the reverse amides having greater retention times compared to the beta-alanine conjugates. Critical micelle concentrations, solubility of undissociated forms, and acid dissociation constants were similar for the isomeric pairs. Significant differences in melting points were observed, however, While the isomeric pairs showed no significant differences in sensitivity to base hydrolysis, the reverse amides were not hydrolyzed by the cholylglycine hydrolase from Clostridium perfringens, even after long incubation periods.
Building ontology to implement the BIM (Building Information Modeling) focused on pre-design stage (2008)

Pre-planning stage is a most important stage to determine the success of the project throughout the construction lifecycle. Therefore, all information generated from the pre-planning stage must be processed and retained in the format which all the project participants can share. Furthermore, using object-oriented attributes and meta-data in BIM (Building Information Modeling) for easy control of the space objects are actively being studied. This paper investigates ontology and its description logic (OWLDL) and establishes it in the pre-planning stage of construction project and will also carry out a case study based on a real project in Korea. The special objects will be created and the relationship of these special objects will be defined. An ontology diagram will be suggested that will control the special objects with the constraints applied.
Literary folkloristics: using literary theories to read life stories (2005)

Reading life stories in the context of qualitative research is a complex task. The reading must enable a clear picture to emerge from the story, while recognising that social, cultural and historical environments influence the storyteller's perceptions and experiences. Furthermore, the researcher as listener also brings ideas, beliefs and values that are coloured by experience, knowledge, and wider societal myths, ideologies and rules. Based on the theoretical framework of social constructionism, this paper outlines how a metasynthesis of two methodologies, interpretive biography (Denzin, 1989) and literary folkloristics (Stahl, 1985, 1989), provided a comprehensive interpretive framework for the reading of stories told by mothers whose children were not diagnosed with developmental problems until school attendance. Interpretive biography focuses on personal epiphanies that shape life history stories. These epiphanies are helpful in unravelling the complex interplay between social and personal narratives, and between the universal and the particular. Literary folkloristics emphasises the importance of the relationship between the personal stories and cultural traditions within a particular social or cultural environment. This paper explores how the combination of interpretive biography and literary folkloristics can generate a method by which life stories can be collected, read and interpreted.
The measurement of time : time, frequency and atomic clock (2001)

Acknowledgements 1. Introduction to the book 2. The principles of time measurement 3. Time measurement and theoretical models 4. The evolution of time measurement 5. Clock time 6. Atomic frequency standards 7. Atomic time measurement 8. Astronomical times 9. Ultraprecise time and frequency applications Appendices References Index.
Telomerase in kinetoplastid parasitic protozoa (1999)

We have identified telomerase activity in extracts of three evolutionarily diverse kinetoplastid species: Trypanosoma brucei, Leishmania major, and Leishmania tarentolae. Telomerase activity was initially detected in extracts from insect form cells of all three kinetoplastid species by using a modification of the one-tube telomere repeat amplification protocol [Kim, N., et al. (1994) Science 266, 2011-2015], although better results were subsequently achieved with the two-tube telomere repeat amplification protocol [Autexier, C., Pruzan, R., Funk, W. & Greider, C. (1996) EMBO J. 15, 5928-5935]. The activity in T. brucei extracts was sufficiently robust to enable its detection in a direct assay of telomerase; enzyme processivity was found to be relatively low. The in vitro properties of telomerase suggest a possible templating domain sequence for the telomerase RNA of T. brucei. Telomerase activity is likely to contribute to telomere maintenance in these parasitic organisms and provides a new target for chemotherapeutic intervention.
The use of principal component analysis and discriminant analysis in differential sensing routines (2013)

Statistical analysis techniques such as principal component analysis (PCA) and discriminant analysis (DA) have become an integral part of data analysis for differential sensing. These multivariate statistical tools, while extremely versatile and useful, are sometimes used as "black boxes". Our aim in this paper is to improve the general understanding of how PCA and DA process and display differential sensing data, which should lead to the ability to better interpret the final results. With various sets of model data, we explore several topics, such as how to choose an appropriate number of hosts for an array, selectivity compared to cross-reactivity, when to add hosts, how to obtain the best visually representative plot of a data set, and when arrays are not necessary. We also include items at the end of the paper as general recommendations which readers can follow when using PCA or DA in a practical application. Through this paper we hope to present these statistical analysis methods in a manner such that chemists gain further insight into approaches that optimize the discriminatory power of their arrays.
Technology of controlled nuclear fusion. Volume II (2012)

Separate abstracts were prepared for each of the 34 included papers. (MOW)
Development and validation of a pediatric Crohn's disease activity index. (1991)

Clinical and laboratory observations of 133 children and adolescents with Crohn's disease were used to validate an index of severity of illness previously developed by a group of senior pediatric gastroenterologists at a research forum in April 1990. This pediatric Crohn's disease activity index (PCDAI) included (a) subjective reporting of the degree of abdominal pain, stool pattern, and general well-being; (b) presence of extraintestinal manifestations, such as fever, arthritis, rash, and uveitis; (c) physical examination findings; (d) weight and height; and (e) hematocrit, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and serum albumin. Independent evaluation of each patient by two physician-observers was performed at the time of a visit, and each physician completed a PCDAI index and a modified Harvey-Bradshaw index and made a "global assessment" of disease activity as none, mild, moderate, or severe. Excellent interobserver agreement was noted for the PCDAI, modified Harvey-Bradshaw index, and global assessment. There was a strong correlation between global assessment and both the PCDAI or modified Harvey-Bradshaw. Increasing PCDAI scores were noted with increasing disease severity, and significant differences in scores were noted between the severity groups. We propose that the PCDAI could be used in multicenter projects to facilitate patient stratification by disease severity and that longitudinal PCDAI scores might provide a numerical measure of response to therapeutic regimens.
Vaginal noise: prevalence, bother and risk factors in a general female population aged 45–85 years (2009)

Vaginal noise (VN) is a symptom of pelvic floor (PF) dysfunction and has been described in a few studies. No other risk factors have been described besides parity and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Underlying mechanisms of VN are unclear. Aims of this study were to describe prevalence, bother and relation between VN and PF (muscle)(dys)function. A cross-sectional study was performed on a general population of 2,921 women (aged 45–85 years). Questionnaires were filled in by 1,397 women, and 800 were selected at random to undergo vaginal examination for POP Quantification and PF muscle function assessment. Chi-square tests, Student's t test and multivariate logistic regression were performed (P < 0.05). Response rate was 62.7%. Prevalence of VN was 12.8%; 72.1% reported only a little bother. Odds ratios for parity and solid stool were high. VN was strongly related to many symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, but it was only causing a little bother.
Light curing acrylates in glass structures (2008)

<p>Adhesive joints in glass construction have been carried out by using single - and double-component silicones for more than twenty years. The use of UV- and light-curing acrylates in glass constructions, however, offer further design potential due to their inherent transparency, advantages in the production process and increased material strength. Aging performance of these adhesives was, therefore, comprehensively tested on bonded joints of float glass and metal. Additional tests were conducted on full-scale samples for various glass applications. Now, for the first time it has been proofed that UV- and light-curing acrylates are suitable in principle to be used for certain applications in glass construction.</p>
Elimination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by bleaching of olive pomace oil (2003)

Abstract A detailed study of the efficacy of the bleaching process for elimination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in Spanish olive pomace oils has been carried out. For this purpose active carbon with bleaching earth was used as absorbent. The amount of benzo‐(α)‐pyrene was determined by reversed‐phase high‐performance liquid chromatography with a Fluorimetric detector. The use of exhausted filter‐cakes in countercurrent processes with a cake formed of active carbon and bleaching earth is very efficient for reducing the initial content of benzo‐(α)‐pyrene before the addition of fresh adsorbent, thus reducing the amounts of carbon and earth required.