gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS WASTEWATER CHARACTERIZATION (2013)

Food service establishments that use onsite wastewater treatment systems have experiencedpretreatment system and/or drain field failure. Design guidelines for these systems are typicallyprovided in State regulations, are in table format, and are based on residential hydraulicapplications. Because of this, design of restaurant treatment systems using these guidelines hasled to failures. Other factors that contribute to the difference between residential and restaurantapplications include the extensive use of certain items in restaurants such as meats, fats, lard,baking goods, cooking oil, butter, and dairy products and the use of cleaning agents such asdisinfectants, cleaners, floor strippers, and soaps.<br><br>This study included characterization of four wastewater parameters from 28 restaurants locatedin Texas during June, July, and August 2002. The establishments selected for the studyrepresent a variety of types of restaurants that include single and full service restaurants, buffettyperestaurants, restaurants with different cuisine types, etc. The field sampling methodologyincluded taking a grab sample of wastewater from each restaurant for six consecutive days atapproximately the same time each day (noon to 3 p.m.), followed by a two-week break, and thensampled again for another 6 consecutive days, for a total of 12 samples per restaurant and 336total observations. The laboratory analyses of the samples included five-day biochemicaloxygen demand (BOD5), total fats, oils and greases (FOG), and total suspended solids (TSS).The fourth parameter evaluated in this study is flow. Water meter readings were taken each dayat the time samples were collected. Daily flow values were obtained by taking the differencebetween daily meter readings. In instances where meter readings from consecutive days werenot available, the average of other days was used. Other data used includes the number of seatsreported for each establishment by restaurant personnel.<br><br>Data exploration and statistical analyses of the data from the 28 restaurants was performed withthe standard gamma probability distribution model in ExcelTM and used to determine inferencesof the data. The analysis indicates higher organic and hydraulic values for restaurants than thosetypically used by industry designers.
Efficacy and Blood Plasmalogen Changes by Oral Administration of Plasmalogen in Patients with Mild Alzheimer's Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial (2017)

The Japanese Plasmalogen Society.
<i>N</i>-alkyl-<i>N</i>-(phosphonoethyl) substituted (meth)acrylamides – new adhesive monomers for self-etching self-priming one part dental adhesive (2009)

Novel N-alkyl-N-(phosphonoethyl) substituted mono-, bis- and tris(meth)acrylamides 3 were synthesized by two different three-step reactions and characterized by IR, (1)H NMR and (13)C NMR spectroscopy as well as refractive index and viscosity. The phosphonoethyl substituted (meth)acrylamide monomers show improved hydrolytic stability compared to carboxylic esters. The highest stability was found for the phosphonoethyl substituted acrylamide monomers. Acrylamides have a larger polymerization enthalpy ranging from -50 to -70 kJ.mol⁻¹ per double bond compared to methacrylamides which show -8.57 to -25.1 kJ.mol⁻¹ per double bond. Depending on their structure (meth)acrylamides 3 exhibit an adhesion to enamel and dentin up to 19.5 MPa. The monomer 3c shows the highest adhesion values to both substrates, namely 15.3 ± 3.4 MPa to enamel and 18.5 ± 2.3 MPa to dentin.
YB-1 Regulation of the Human and Rat Gelatinase A Genes via Similar Enhancer Elements (1999)

Experimental and clinical studies strongly suggest that gelatinase A plays a central role in the evolution of glomerular injury and sclerosis. The sequences of the 5' flanking regions of the human and rat gelatinase A genes do not share similarities with other members of the matrix metalloproteinase gene family and are regulated in a distinctive manner. The human and rat gelatinase A genes include regions of significant homology (r2 human; RE-1 rat), which have been shown to act as potent cis-activators of transcription. The rat RE-1 sequence interacts specifically with the developmentally regulated transcription factors AP2 and YB-1, resulting in a synergistic activation of gelatinase A transcription. Although the human r2 sequence specifically interacts with AP2 (Mol Cell Biol 10: 6524-6532, 1990), there is no clear evidence for the presence of a canonical YB-1 binding site (Y-box) within this sequence. This study demonstrates, despite the absence of a canonical Y-box sequence in the r2 element, that YB-1 and AP2 specifically interact with r2, yielding synergistic transactivation of the human gelatinase A gene. It is concluded that the r2 element is the conserved functional analog of the RE-1 element, and that interactions of AP2 and YB-1 govern human gelatinase A gene expression.
Understanding dyslexia (2001)

The word ‘dyslexia’ was originally coined from the Greek and, taken literally, means ‘difficulty with words’. The old way of describing it was ‘word blindness’ – an inability to read letters and numbers in the right order. However, that's far from the whole picture.
Literature review of OCP viscosity modifiers (1989)

Abstract Olefin copolymers and terpolymers (OCPs) are used as viscosity modifiers in a large proportion of the European and world multigrade oil market. The polymer properties of the basic ethylene propylene polymers are critical to the physical characteristics of the final lubricant and its engine performance. The important parameters are discussed. Ethylene propylene polymers intended for use in other industrial applications should be checked thoroughly to avoid potential field problems. Modifications of these speciality OCPs to dispersant polymers enhance diesel and dispersant lubricant properties, enabling the most severe lubricant performance requirements to be met. The paper also reviews developments reported in the literature on the production and handling of the products together with their application, particularly with reference to their effect on low temperature properties, engine cleanliness, wear and fuel economy of the lubricant.
The Role Of Extracellular Matrix Elasticity and Composition In Regulating the Nucleus Pulposus Cell Phenotype in the Intervertebral Disc: A Narrative Review (2014)

Intervertebral disc (IVD) disorders are a major contributor to disability and societal health care costs. Nucleus pulposus (NP) cells of the IVD exhibit changes in both phenotype and morphology with aging-related IVD degeneration that may impact the onset and progression of IVD pathology. Studies have demonstrated that immature NP cell interactions with their extracellular matrix (ECM) may be key regulators of cellular phenotype, metabolism and morphology. The objective of this article is to review our recent experience with studies of NP cell-ECM interactions that reveal how ECM cues can be manipulated to promote an immature NP cell phenotype and morphology. Findings demonstrate the importance of a soft (<700 Pa), laminin-containing ECM in regulating healthy, immature NP cells. Knowledge of NP cell-ECM interactions can be used for development of tissue engineering or cell delivery strategies to treat IVD-related disorders.
Study on the Automatic Recognition of Oceanic Eddies in Satellite Images by Ellipse Center Detection—The Iberian Coast Case (2009)

Ellipse detection has been presented several times in scientific literature as a potential method for finding eddies in satellite images because eddies may be roughly approximated by ellipses. In this paper, therefore, we describe a new eddy detector based on ellipse detection. The detector is capable of finding several eddies per satellite image, an ability not demonstrated for previously reported eddy detectors based on ellipse detection in the morphology of binary images. One important characteristic of this paper is the determination of the method's classification efficiency using a considerable number of eddies; such a determination has been rarely performed in the scientific literature on eddy detection. The developed detector finds ellipse centers using geometrical properties of ellipses. To the best of the author's knowledge, the proposed method has never been applied to eddy detection. The low value of the maximum temperature gradient of the eddies off the Iberian Peninsula (0.52degC/pixel) complicates the application of the detection method because it raises difficulties in outlining the eddies and induces large amounts of noise in the binary images from which the eddies are detected. The values of each parameter in the developed system were equal for the images analyzed, which suggests that the application of the proposed system to large numbers of images is simple. The author did not find any method applicable to the present case in the scientific literature whose classification efficiencies, assessed on complete images or a considerable number of eddies, were better than those reported here.
Embedded Programming with Android: Bringing Up an Android System from Scratch (2015)

The First Practical, Hands-On Guide to Embedded System Programming for Android Today, embedded systems programming is a more valuable discipline than ever, driven by fast-growing, new fields such as wearable technology and the Internet of Things. In this concise guide, Roger Ye teaches all the skills youll need to write the efficient embedded code necessary to make tomorrows Android devices work. The first title in Addison-Wesleys new Android Deep Dive series for intermediate and expert Android developers, Embedded Programming with Android draws on Roger Yes extensive experience with advanced projects in telecommunications and mobile devices. Step by step, he guides you through building a system with all the key components Android hardware developers must deliver to manufacturing. By the time youre done, youll have the key programming, compiler, and debugging skills youll need for real-world projects. First, Ye introduces the essentials of bare-metal programming: creating assembly language code that runs directly on hardware. Then, building on this knowledge, he shows how to use C to create hardware interfaces for booting a Linux kernel with the popular U-Boot bootloader. Finally, he walks you through using filesystem images to boot Android and learning to build customized ROMs to support any new Android device. Throughout, Ye provides extensive downloadable code you can run, explore, and adapt. You will Build a complete virtualized environment for embedded development Understand the workflow of a modern embedded systems project Develop assembly programs, create binary images, and load and run them in the Android emulator Learn what it takes to bring up a bootloader and operating system Move from assembler to C, and explore Androids goldfish hardware interfaces Program serial ports, interrupt controllers, real time clocks, and NAND flash controllers Integrate C runtime libraries Support exception handling and timing Use U-Boot to boot the kernel via NOR or NAND flash processes Gain in-depth knowledge for porting U-Boot to new environments Integrate U-Boot and a Linux kernel into an AOSP and CyanogenMod source tree Create your own Android ROM on a virtual Android device
Exploiting Path Diversity in the Link Layer in Wireless Ad Hoc Networks (2005)

We develop an anycast mechanism at the link layer for wireless ad hoc networks. The goal is to exploit path diversity in the link layer by choosing the best next hop to forward packets when multiple next hop choices are available. Such choices can come from a multipath routing protocol, for example. This technique can reduce transmission retries and packet drop probabilities in the face of channel fading. We develop an anycast extension of the IEEE 802.11 MAC layer based on this idea. We implement the protocol in an experimental proof-of-concept testbed using the Berkeley motes platform and S-MAC protocol stack. We also implement it in the popular ns-2 simulator and experiment with the AOMDV multipath routing protocol and Rician fading channels. We show that anycast performs significantly better than 802.11 in terms of packet delivery, particularly when the path length is large or fading is substantial.
Soft Input Channel Estimation for Turbo Equalization (2004)

In this paper, we consider soft decision directed channel estimation for turbo equalization. To take advantage of soft information provided by the decoder, a minimum mean square error linear channel estimator is derived under an uncorrelated channel tap model, and a soft input recursive least squares algorithm is also developed by modifying the cost function of the conventional recursive least squares algorithm. The performance of the proposed channel estimators are analyzed in terms of mean square identification error (MSIE) for stationary channels. Simulation results for both time-invariant and time-varying frequency-selective Rayleigh fading channels are also presented.
Low-cost converter for harvesting of microwave electromagnetic energy (2009)

Energy harvesting receives a lot of attention whatever the physical domain of energy. Microwave electromagnetic energy represents a large reserve to harvest. Present papers details conversion schemes depending on the value of the electromagnetic field. Practical measurements show that fields from 1.5 V/m to 30 V/m may be encountered. There is a need for high-efficiency converters and various architectures are considered depending on the field range. Simulation results give the analysis of the architectures and the attainable efficiency. Experiments confirm the results. Associated to multi-antenna system, it is possible to design a harvesting converter for various consumers.
Mechanical properties and machining of aluminum-silicon alloys modified by bismuth or tin (2013)

The dry machining performance, microstructure and mechanical properties of hypoeutectic and hypereutectic Al-Si alloys modified with different amounts of Bi and Sn, and cast at different cooling rates, were studied. The measured cutting and thrust forces decreased with the addition of Bi and Sn. These elements caused intense shear localization, and promoted the formation of segmented chips, thereby improving the dry machining performance. Also Bi and Sn melted and thus acted as lubricants during dry turning. However, the mechanical properties decreased with the addition of Sn, although Sn had no effect on the Si morphology. Bi had no effect on the Si morphology when cast at high cooling rates. The optimum amount of Bi addition was found to be 0.5 % and this alloy cast under a high cooling rates of 26 °C/s, improved the overall machining performance without compromising the mechanical properties.
Neither CD14 nor serum is absolutely necessary for activation of mononuclear phagocytes by bacterial lipopolysaccharide (1993)

The stimulation of mononuclear phagocytes by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is facilitated by the binding of complexes of LPS and LPS-binding protein to CD14. Although it is clear that CD14 is involved in LPS-induced signaling, other investigators have hypothesized the existence of additional signaling pathways in macrophages. We sought to determine whether CD14-independent pathways of monocyte activation might exist. Washed human mononuclear cells responded with reduced sensitivity to LPS in the absence of serum. Anti-CD14 monoclonal antibody (MAb) inhibited the response to LPS in serum-free conditions, but this was easily reversed at higher concentrations of LPS. We established a human monocytic cell line, designated SFM (derived from THP-1), in serum-free medium to examine LPS responses under defined conditions. Differentiation of SFM cells with 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol promoted the expression of abundant cell surface CD14. Differentiated SFM cells responded to LPS despite the complete absence of serum proteins for > 20 generations of growth. LPS stimulation of differentiated SFM cells was inhibited by anti-CD14 MAbs only when serum was present. In contrast to anti-CD14 MAb, the LPS antagonists lipid IVa and Rhodobacter sphaeroides lipid A inhibited monocyte activation under serum-free conditions, implying that these compounds compete with LPS at a site distinct from CD14. Undifferentiated SFM cells (expressing minimal CD14) still responded to LPS in serum-free conditions, and anti-CD14 MAb had little inhibitory effect. The addition of purified LPS-binding protein or human serum promoted a CD14-dependent pathway of monocyte activation by LPS in these cells. We conclude that monocytes do not absolutely require serum proteins to be stimulated by LPS and that CD14-independent LPS signaling pathways exist which are inhibitable by lipid IVa and R. sphaeroides lipid A.
The Growth of <i>Moniliformis Dubius</i> (Acanthocephala) in the Intestine of Male Rats (1972)

ABSTRACT The helminth Moniliformis dubius forms a convenient source of material for studying the biochemistry and physiology of acanthocephalans because it grows to a relatively large size and its life-cycle is easily maintained in the laboratory. The parasite develops in the haemocoele of the cockroach Periplaneta americana and sexual maturity is achieved in the small intestine of rats. Biochemical work on helminths, however, will progress slowly until the worms in question have been cultured in vitro. One difficulty with culture work is the selection of a trustworthy means of assessing growth. Measurements of the lengths and wet weights are unreliable, and the aim of the work described below was to measure the protein nitrogen, the DNA and the RNA content of M. dubius during the course of its infection in rats. These results could then be used to monitor the growth of worms being kept in vitro and to form the basis for experimental studies of their growth in vivo.
Extensible speech recognition system using proxy-agent (2007)

This paper presents an extension framework for a speech recognition system. This framework is designed to use “Proxy-Agent,” a software component located between applications, speech recognition engines, and input devices. By taking advantage of its structural characteristics, Proxy-Agent can provide supplementary services for speech recognition systems as well as user extensions. A monitoring capability, a feedback capability, and an extension capability are implemented and presented in this paper. For the first prototype, we developed a data collection application and an application control system using Proxy-Agent. Through these developments, we verified the effectiveness of the data collection capability of Proxy-Agent, and the framework extension capability.
Fundamental saliency based encoderless control for reluctance synchronous machines (2010)

This paper presents a rotor position estimation and sensorless control scheme for reluctance synchronous machines for medium to high speed. The position information is obtained from the fundamental saliency of the machine. First a linear estimation scheme is derived in theory and then extended for the nonlinear effects in a real machine. Finally the performance of the proposed scheme is proved by stationary and dynamic measurements.
Spot Weight Adaptation for Moving Target in Spot Scanning Proton Therapy (2015)

The proposed spot weight adaptation method was able to deliver the planned dose distribution and maintain target coverage when patient motion was involved. The successful implementation of this method would rely on accurate monitoring or prediction of patient/target motion.
ACTUACIONES GLOBALES PARA LA PREVENCIÓN DE ABUSOS A MENORES (2009)

The prevention of abuse to children on Internet has generated over the last years a global social concern. In the international forums in which the minors themselves have voiced their ideas, claim a needed international coordination from different fields (legal, media, education, government, companies, etc.) to work ensemble for its prevention. This article presents some of the data that describe how the abuse to children has been brought to light in this historical moment as a global social problem to eradicate, and it also presents the global action lines promoted internationally besides offering some examples.
Efficacious chemoprevention of primary prostate cancer by flutamide in an autochthonous transgenic model. (2000)

Although the etiology of prostate cancer is still not clear, family history, hormones, and age are thought to play a role in its initiation and progression. There is no cure for the advanced disease. Because prostate cancer initially develops as an androgen-dependent tumor, agents with antiandrogen activity have become the focus for chemoprevention of this disease. A pilot study was undertaken to test the efficacy of flutamide (an antiandrogen) in the transgenic adenocarcinoma of the mouse prostate (TRAMP) model of prostate cancer. Three groups of mice received s.c. implantation of slow-release flutamide pellets: (a) low-dose flutamide group (6.6 mg/kg); (b) high-dose flutamide group (33 mg/kg); and (c) control placebo group. Efficacy was measured by the absence of palpable tumor formation. Prostate tissues/tumors were harvested for evaluation by molecular and histology techniques. The low-dose flutamide group did not differ significantly from the placebo group, in which palpable tumors initially presented at 17 weeks of age, and by 33 weeks, all of the animals developed palpable tumors. In the high-dose flutamide group, however, tumors did not appear until 24 weeks, a lag of 7 weeks, and by 34 weeks, 42% of the animals were still tumor free. The period of time at which 50% of the animals had tumors was 33 weeks in the high-dose flutamide group, 24.5 weeks in the low-dose flutamide group, and 24.5 weeks in the placebo group. The difference between the placebo and high-dose flutamide groups was statistically significant (log rank, P = 0.0036; Wilcoxon's statistical analysis, P = 0.0060). Tumors from high-dose flutamide-treated animals were more differentiated and retained much of the normal glandular architecture compared with those of the placebo group, whose tumors consisted of sheets of poorly differentiated cells. The expression of T antigen in the prostate tissues of flutamide-treated animals (at 10 weeks age) was lower than that in the comparable placebo-treated group. Flutamide had the ability to suppress T antigen-driven carcinogenesis, resulting in a significant decrease in the incidence of prostate cancer and an increase in the latency period of prostate cancer in TRAMP mice.