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Perfluoroalkyl Contaminants in the Canadian Arctic:  Evidence of Atmospheric Transport and Local Contamination (2007)

Perfluorosulfonates (PFSAs) and perfluorocarboxylates (PFCAs) have been hypothesized to reach remote locations such as the Canadian Arctic either indirectly as volatile precursor chemicals that undergo atmospheric transport and subsequent degradation, or directly via oceanic and atmospheric transport of the PFSAs and PFCAs themselves. Water, sediment, and air samples were collected from three Arctic lakes (Amituk, Char, and Resolute) on Cornwallis Island, Nunavut, Canada. Samples were analyzed for PFSAs and PFCAs, precursor chemicals including the fluorotelomer alcohols (FTOHs) and polyfluorinated sulfonamides (FSAs), and precursor degradation products such as the fluorotelomer unsaturated carboxylates (FTUCAs). PFSAs and PFCAs were detected in water and sediment of all three Arctic lakes (concentrations ranged from nondetect to 69 ng/L and nondetect to 85 ng/g dry weight, respectively). FTOHs and FSAs were observed in air samples (mean concentrations ranged from 2.8 to 29 pg/m3), and confirm that volatile precursors are reaching Arctic latitudes. The observation of degradation products, including FTUCAs observed in sediment and atmospheric particles, and N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamide (NEtFOSA) and perfluorooctanesulfonamide (PFOSA) in air samples, indicate that degradation of the FTOHs and FSAs is occurring in the Arctic environment. PFSAs and PFCAs were also observed on atmospheric particles (mean concentrations ranged from < 0.1 to 5.9 pg/m3). In addition, results of this study also indicate that local perfluoroalkyl contamination of Resolute Lake, which is located downstream of an airport wastewater input, has occurred.
Whatʼs new in prolapse surgery? (2003)

Randomized controlled trials are required to evaluate the role of surgical procedures in reconstructive surgery, to determine which type of prosthesis is most suitable.
SYNTHESIS AND PROPERTY STUDY OF NANOPARTICLE QUATERNARY SEMICONDUCTOR <font>SiCAlN</font> FILMS WITH CO-SPUTTERING UNDER LOWER TEMPERATURE (2005)

Quaternary SiCAlN nanoparticle films were produced by reactive rf magnetron co-sputtering technique with a chemically pure SiC and an Al target under low temperature. The crystalline structure, surface morphology, and element content of the films were studied in terms of sputtering parameters. The element content and chemical states of SiCAlN films were measured by means of energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDX) and X-ray photoelectronic spectroscopy (XPS). Surface morphology of SiCAlN films was investigated by FE-SEM.
Gelation Properties of Lipid‐Reduced, and Calcium‐Reduced Whey Protein Concentrates (1995)

ABSTRACT Gels made from six experimental whey protein concentrate (WPC) processes using chemical pretreatment, ultrafiltration and microfiltration (MF) of Swiss cheese whey, and three commercial WPC, were compared for rheological, microstructural and sensory properties. Based on relations between shear stress (ST) and total sulfhydryl levels, we contirmed that disulfide bonding is important in gelation. Other components, i.e., lipids, lactose, calcium and sodium, interacting simultaneously, affected gel formation. Gel water holding capacity (WHC) was related to microstructure but not to ST. WHC was useful to characterize the 3‐dimensional gel structure formations. Light microscopy showed the strongest gel had a fine‐stranded, solvent‐retaining structure.
Synthesis and characterization of novel cardanol based fulleropyrrolidines (2008)

Cardanol oil, a renewable raw material well known by product of the cashew industry, has been used as the starting material for the synthesis of novel fulleropyrrolidines cardanol based. In this work, cardanol has been used as building block for the preparation of target cardanol based precursors obtained by the way of the convenient transformation of the functional groups (aromatic ring, -OH group or the double bonds of the side chain) of the cardanolic structure. Pure 3-n-pentadecylphenol and its derivatives having homogeneous chemical composition, used as the precursor of any fulleropyrrolidines, have been prepared by hydrogenation of the un-saturated side chain and subsequent alkylation of the aromatic ring of cardanol. The reactivity of olefinic double bond present in the side-chain which can undergo easy transformation i.e. oxirane formation as well as metathesis reactions affording various interesting fulleropyrrolidines is also described.
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of DNA-Binding Drugs To Inhibit Transcription Using the c-fos Serum Response Element as a Target (2000)

Previous work has demonstrated that sequence-selective DNA-binding drugs can inhibit transcription factors from binding to their target sites on gene promoters. In this study, the potency and effectiveness of DNA-binding drugs to inhibit transcription were assessed using the c-fos promoter's serum response element (SRE) as a target. The drugs chosen for analysis included the minor groove binding agents chromomycin A(3) and Hoechst 33342, which bind to G/C-rich and A/T-rich regions, respectively, and the intercalating agent nogalamycin, which binds G/C-rich sequences in the major groove. The transcription factors targeted, Elk-1 and serum response factor (SRF), form a ternary complex (TC) on the SRE that is necessary and sufficient for induction of c-fos by serum. The drugs' abilities to prevent TC formation on the SRE in vitro were nogalamycin > Hoechst 33342 > chromomycin. Their potencies in inhibiting cell-free transcription and endogenous c-fos expression in NIH3T3 cells, however, were chromomycin > nogalamycin > Hoechst 33342. The latter order of potency was also obtained for the drugs' cytotoxicity and inhibition of general transcription as measured by [(3)H]uridine incorporation. These systematic analyses provide insight into how drug and transcription factor binding characteristics are related to drugs' effectiveness in inhibiting gene expression.
A programmable MEMS bandpass filter (2002)

A programmable microelectromechanical (MEMS) filter based on using coupled microresonators is developed. The resonators are interconnected by a square-truss coupling spring. An external control voltage is used to create electrostatic forces that effectively can vary spring constants so as to obtain a bandpass filter whose center frequency and bandwidth are programmable. The basic operation, theoretical modeling and design methodology are developed for a two-resonator programmable MEMS filter. The programmable frequency ranges of both the individual resonators and the two-resonator filter are demonstrated by a 3-D FEA simulation with IntelliSuite software.
β-Adrenergics enhance brain extraction of levodopa (2002)

We sought to determine whether β-adrenergic agonists enhance the brain extraction of L-dopa and L-leucine. Systemic administration of β-adrenergic agonists increase brain concentrations of L-dopa and other large neutral amino acids (LNAA) in rats and monkeys and may improve symptoms and reduce daily L-dopa requirement in patients with Parkinson's disease. Cerebral blood flow (CBF) using [3H]nicotine and the extraction fraction of 14C-labeled L-dopa or L-leucine were measured simultaneously in various brain regions of conscious rats using the dual-isotope indicator fractionation technique after intraperitoneal administration of isoproterenol (a peripheral nonselective β-adrenergic agonist), or clenbuterol (a β2-adrenergic agonist that crosses the blood–brain barrier), or β-adrenergic agonist preceded by nadolol (a peripheral nonselective β-adrenergic antagonist), or saline vehicle. Both β-adrenergic agonists increased regional brain extraction fraction of L-dopa and L-leucine tracers by 35–45%, without altering regional CBF. These changes were accompanied by about a 30% decrease in plasma branched chain LNAA concentrations. Nadolol blocked all these effects. β-Adrenergic agonists increase the brain extraction of L-dopa and leucine, mainly by peripheral mechanisms that reduce the levels of other competing plasma LNAAs for transport. Thus, β-adrenergic agonists might be useful in the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease by enhancing delivery of L-dopa to the brain. © 2001 Movement Disorder Society.
Scaling and interleaving of subsystem Lyapunov exponents for spatio-temporal systems (1999)

The computation of the entire Lyapunov spectrum for extended dynamical systems is a very time consuming task. If the system is in a chaotic spatio-temporal regime it is possible to approximately reconstruct the Lyapunov spectrum from the spectrum of a subsystem by a suitable rescaling in a very cost effective way. We compute the Lyapunov spectrum for the subsystem by truncating the original Jacobian without modifying the original dynamics and thus taking into account only a portion of the information of the entire system. In doing so we notice that the Lyapunov spectra for consecutive subsystem sizes are interleaved and we discuss the possible ways in which this may arise. We also present a new rescaling method, which gives a significantly better fit to the original Lyapunov spectrum. We evaluate the performance of our rescaling method by comparing it to the conventional rescaling (dividing by the relative subsystem volume) for one- and two-dimensional lattices in spatio-temporal chaotic regimes. Finally, we use the new rescaling to approximate quantities derived from the Lyapunov spectrum (largest Lyapunov exponent, Lyapunov dimension, and Kolmogorov-Sinai entropy), finding better convergence as the subsystem size is increased than with conventional rescaling. (c) 1999 American Institute of Physics.
Time and space efficient method-lookup for object-oriented programs (1996)

Object-oriented languages (OOLs) are becoming increasingly popular in software development. The modular units in such languages are abstract data types called classes, comprising data and functions (or selectors in the OOL parlance); each selector has possibly multiple implementations (or methods in OOL parlance) each in a different class. These languages support reusability of code/functions by allowing a class to inherit methods from its superclass in a hierarchical arrangement of the various classes. Therefore, when a selector s is invoked in a class c, the relevant method for s inherited by c has to be determined. That is the fundamental problem of method-lookup in object-oriented programs. Since nearly every statement of such programs calls for a method-lookup, efficient support of OOLs crucially relies on the method-lookup mechanism. The challenge in implementing the method-lookup, as it turns out, is to use only a reasonable amount of table-space while keeping the query time down. Substantial research has gone into achieving improved space vs time trade-off in practice.
Optically resonant magneto-electric cubic nanoantennas for ultra-directional light scattering (2015)

Cubic dielectric nanoparticles are promising candidates for futuristic low-loss, ultra-compact, nanophotonic applications owing to their larger optical coefficients, greater packing density, and relative ease of fabrication as compared to spherical nanoparticles; besides possessing negligible heating at nanoscale in contrast to their metallic counterparts. Here, we present the first theoretical demonstration of azimuthally symmetric, ultra-directional Kerker's-type scattering of simple dielectric nanocubes in visible and near-infrared regions via simultaneous excitation and interference of optically induced electric- and magnetic-resonances up to quadrupolar modes. Unidirectional forward-scattering by individual nanocubes is observed at the first generalized-Kerker's condition for backward-scattering suppression, having equal electric- and magnetic-dipolar responses. Both directionality and magnitude of these unidirectional-scattering patterns get enhanced where matching electric- and magnetic-quadrupolar responses spectrally overlap. While preserving azimuthal-symmetry and backscattering suppression, a nanocube homodimer provides further directionality improvement for increasing interparticle gap, but with reduced main-lobe magnitude due to emergence of side-scattering lobes from diffraction-grating effect. We thoroughly investigate the influence of interparticle gap on scattering patterns and propose optimal range of gap for minimizing side-scattering lobes. Besides suppressing undesired side-lobes, significant enhancement in scattering magnitude and directionality is attained with increasing number of nanocubes forming a linear chain. Optimal directionality, i.e., the narrowest main-scattering lobe, is found at the wavelength of interfering quadrupolar resonances; whereas the largest main-lobe magnitude is observed at the wavelength satisfying the first Kerker's condition. These unique optical properties of dielectric nanocubes thus can revolutionize their applications at visible and near-infrared regions in the fields of nanoantennas, nanolasers, photovoltaics, and even in biomedicine.
A low-cost, near-real-time two-UAS-based UWB emitter monitoring system (2015)

In this paper, a low-cost UEM system is presented. The coarse and then fine frequency scanning guarantee the near-real-time detection and emitter classification, the hierarchical direction of arrival (DOA) estimation maintains the low computational complexity, and the fusion of DOAs and the terrain map obtains the necessary localization accuracy. The conducted simulation verified that the proposed system can localize emitters within 100 m of its real location in an area with a 2,000-m-radius geometrical control. Future work includes flight tests with the UEM system to verify the localization accuracy.
Adaptive array methods for mobile communication (2002)

This paper concerns the use of adaptive arrays in mobile communication for reducing co-channel interference and compensating desired signal fading, thereby increasing the channel capacity. Antenna arrays may be used at the base station and/or at the mobile unit. Methods for optimal combining of the antenna outputs are discussed. A simple technique for base station reception due to clustered scatterers around a mobile is proposed. A preliminary simulation study is presented.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">></ETX>
Intercalation of silver atoms under a graphite monolayer on Ni(111) (2004)

The process of silver intercalation under a graphite monolayer (GM) grown on the (111) nickel single-crystal face, GM/Ni(111), is studied. The experiments were conducted in ultrahigh vacuum. The systems were formed in situ in a vacuum chamber under direct monitoring of each stage in the formation of the systems by angle-resolved UV photoelectron spectroscopy and LEED. The possibility of silver intercalation in the GM/Ni(111) system was studied in the course of deposition of various amounts of the metal on the given subject with subsequent heat treatment. It was established that the process occurs optimally under cyclic alternation of the operations of adsorbate (Ag) deposition on the GM/Ni(111) surface and subsequent annealing of the system. In the intermediate stages of GM/Ag/Ni(111) formation, the GM on Ni(111) was found to exist in two phases. Ag intercalation under a graphite monolayer on Ni(111) at room temperature was verified.
Force plate studies of equine biomechanics. (1976)

The force plate can measure a wide range of effects in the horse. The same instrument can record forces from more than a ton in the galloping animal to 25 g associated with the action of the heart. In all probability, the force plate will develop into a valuable clinical instrument.
Automobile Drivers' Perceptions of Service Quality on Urban Streets (2004)

The Highway Capacity and Quality of Service Committee of TRB, which oversees the development of the Highway Capacity Manual, has formally recognized a need to improve the current level-of-service (LOS) methodologies. Among the concerns about the methodologies is the extent to which LOS estimates correspond to road users' perceptions. In recognition of these concerns, the objectives of this study were to ( a) develop and test a methodology to obtain drivers' opinions with regard to urban street quality of service (QOS), ( b) apply the methodology to identify the factors that affect drivers' perceptions of QOS on urban streets, and ( c) provide a qualitative foundation for the development of quantitative QOS tools that are based on the perceptions of drivers. This study used an in-vehicle field approach to determine the factors that affect automobile drivers' perceptions of service quality on urban streets. While driving on a preselected route, 22 participants in four cities were asked to speak aloud about their driving experience and the factors that influenced their perception of service quality. Afterward, drivers also completed a written questionnaire. The drivers expressed their opinions about a wide range of issues, including simple observations, more detailed evaluations, and broad concerns related to the roadway environment. From the drivers' comments, 40 factors were identified as relevant to their perception of service quality on urban streets. The authors believe that by identifying a wide range of factors that influence drivers' perceptions of service quality on urban streets, this study has increased the knowledge and understanding of the needs and values of automobile drivers on urban streets and has laid the groundwork for future studies aimed at developing quantitative QOS tools and models.
Comparison of multilevel PWM versus interleaved based sinewave shaping for two-stage current source inverters used in PV applications (2013)

This paper investigates the advantages of using interleaved based direct sinusoidal current shaping techniques as alternative to 5-level Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) when used in conjunction to a two stage Current Source Inverter (CSI) in PV applications. By using simulation based modelling it is proven that; in combination with switching harmonic cancellation techniques; for a given output power, direct shaping allows for better utilization of devices and subsequently the minimization of losses without sacrificing power quality.
The effect of trasylol (Trascolan "Polfa") and p-aminomethylbenzoic acid (Pamba "Germed") on the experimental metastases of transplantable melanotic melanoma in golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus, Waterhouse) (1977)

The influence of two proteinase inhibitors -- Trasylol (Trascolan "Polfa") and PAMBA ("Germed") -- on experimental metastases of melanotic melanoma has been studied in golden hamsters. Animals were injected intravenously with tumour cells (5x10(5) or 10(6) in 0.2 ml of saline). They obtained protease inhibitor intraperitoneally one hour prior, or one hour after melanoma cells injection. One group of hamsters were also inoculated with tumour cells preincubated 10 min. in saline containing Trasylol or PAMBA. A diminished number of experimental metastases to the lungs in each group has been observed.
Composites of anionic (co)polyamides (nylon 6/nylon 12) with short glass E‐fibers. Preparation and properties (1994)

Abstract The recent high demand of thermoplastic composites has induced an extensive experimentation and utilization of polyamides as thermoplastic sheet composites. The hand layup technique was used for the preparation of the glass fiber polyamide composites studied here. The percentage crystallinity of the composites was determined with a variety of techniques such as differential thermal analysis (DTA), wide‐angle X‐ray diffraction (WAXD) patterns, and density measurements. Glass transitions ( T g ) and melting temperatures ( T m ) were determined with DTA and dynamic mechanical thermal analyzer (DMTA) measurements. Finally, the mechanical properties (stress–strain curves and compression tests) were investigated and the results were correlated to the glass fiber content, and the percentage of the comonomer unit (caprolactam and laurolactam) in the polyamide composite. © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
On syntactical and semantical approaches to similarity-based approximate reasoning (2002)

In this paper, we survey and compare two different logical approaches to similarity-based approximate reasoning that have been proposed recently in the literature. The first one, that may be named "syntactical", is based on attaching similarity degrees directly to pairs of propositions. Such an approach has been followed mainly by M. Ying (1994) and G. Gerla et al. (1998, 2000). A second approach, that may be named "semantical", proposes to attach a similarity relation to a set of possible worlds rather than to propositions. This approach has its roots in works on approximate truth, or "truthlikeness", by I. Niiniluoto (1987), T. Weston (1987) and others in the 1980s, and more recently by E. Ruspini (1991).
Study of the properties of different strains of avian encephalomyelitis virus. (1976)

President Roosevelt is pleased that Clarence H. Mackay will be serving on the advisory committee of the Republican county committee.
Synthesis of Some 4-Bromopyrimidines and Condensed 4-Bromopyrimidines by One-Pot Reaction (1999)

Simple one-pot reaction has been developed for the synthesis of Cbromopyrimidines and condensed 4-bromopyrimidines.Under the catalytical influence of dry hydrogen bromide, N-(cyanovinyl)amidines cyclised to 4-bromopyrimidines, and 2-aminonitrile compounds with halogenoacetonitriles gave condensed 4-bromopyrimidines, in good yields.4-(Substituted amino)pyrimidines and condensed 4-(substituted amino)pyrimidines are known to have a variety of biological activity.'.'4-Bromopyrimidines and condensed 4bromopyrimidines are important precursors in the synthesis of 4-(substituted amino)pyrimidines and condensed pyrimidines.4-Halo substituent in pyrimidines is prone to undergo displacement by amines.
<sup>99m</sup>Tc Sestamibi Breast Imaging for the Examination of Patients with Dense and Fatty Breasts: Multicenter Study (2002)

The diagnostic accuracy of scintimammography is not affected by breast density.
Active nuclear import of single-stranded oligonucleotides and their complexes with non-karyophilic macromolecules. (1998)

The objective of this investigation was to characterize intranuclear accumulation of oligonucleotides and their adducts with non-karyophilic compounds in cultured animal cells and thus to present a model system for nucleic acid-mediated nuclear import. In digitonin-permeabilized cells, nuclear uptake of 3'-FITC-labeled, single-stranded 25-mer oligodeoxyribonucleotides was independent of added cytosolic protein, largely energy-dependent, inhibitable by wheat germ agglutinin but not by N-ethylmaleimide, and a function of their base composition. When coupled to FITC-labeled streptavidin or streptavidin-bovine serum albumin conjugates, the oligonucleotides delivered the proteins to the nuclear interior with rates roughly proportional to their karyophilicity as free molecules. Transport activity was also demonstrated for single-stranded oligoribonucleotides. The transport was energy-dependent, inhibited by GMP-PNP and wheat germ agglutinin, but unaffected by N-ethylmaleimide. Nuclear import of oligo(dG)25/protein adducts needed 3 to 4 oligonucleotide signals per complex and the signal had to be at least 15 nucleotides long. Micro-injection experiments showed that the results obtained with digitonin-permeabilized cells are not artifacts of a quasi-intact cellular system. These data were confirmed by electron microscopy employing complexes of oligodeoxyribonucleotides with streptavidin-peroxidase-bovine serum albumin-1 nm gold. In permeabilized cells, the complexes docked to the cytoplasmic face of the nuclear pore complexes, were translocated through the central pore channel and accumulated in large quantities in the nuclear baskets before they were released into the nucleoplasm. These results demonstrate that nuclear uptake of oligonucleotides and their complexes is an active process mediated by nuclear pore complexes, which, at least regarding its cytoplasmic component, is different from the pathway requiring classical nuclear localization signals.