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Papyri Fragment Style Study with Auto-Encoders

Deep learning achieves outstanding results on tasks ranging from handwritten digit recognition to emotion classification from speech. This thesis explores deep learning as a tool to analyse handwriting style in ancient Greek papyri. We work with a dataset of letters segmented from papyri fragments. The task is complicated by challenges such as variations in grain between the different papyri, different sizes and resolutions of the letter cliplets, different acquisition technologies used to acquire the different parts of the dataset, and the great diversity of encountered writing styles and epochs. We study the potential of deep convolutional auto-encoders to disentangle the content (the letter identity) from ”style”. By style, we informally refer to a collection of attributes that includes the writer identity.
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This study investigated whether Vincent van Gogh became increasingly self-focused—and thus vulnerable to depression—towards the end of his life, through a quantitative analysis of his written pronoun use over time. A change-point analysis was conducted on the time series formed by the pronoun use in Van Gogh’s letters. We used time as a predictor to see whether there was evidence for increased self-focus towards the end of Van Gogh’s life, and we compared this to the pattern in the letters written before his move to Arles. Specifically, we examined Van Gogh’s use of first person singular pronouns (FPSP) and first person plural pronouns (FPPP) in the 415 letters he wrote while working as an artist before his move to Arles, and in the next 248 letters he wrote after his move to Arles until his death in Auvers-sur-Oise. During the latter period, Van Gogh’s use of FPSP showed an annual increase of 0.68% (SE = 0.15, p < 0.001) and his use of FPPP showed an annual decrease of 0.23% (SE = 0.04, p < 0.001), indicating increasing self-focus and vulnerability to depression. This trend differed from Van Gogh’s pronoun use in the former period (which showed no significant trend in FPSP, and an annual increase of FPPP of 0.03%, SE = 0.02, p = 0.04). This study suggests that Van Gogh’s death was preceded by a gradually increasing self-focus and vulnerability to depression. It also illustrates how existing methods (i.e., quantitative linguistic analysis and change-point analysis) can be combined to study specific research questions in innovative ways.
ANP32A Knockdown Attenuates the Malignant Biological Behavior of Colorectal Cancer Cells by Suppressing Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition and ERK Activation

Acidic leucine rich nuclear phosphoprotein-32A (ANP32A) protein has a variety of functions, such as regulating cell differentiation, influencing cell apoptosis and cell cycle progression. Our previous study demonstrated that high expression of ANP32A was found in the tumor tissues of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients and was positively associated with tumor grading. However, the function and underlying mechanisms of ANP32A in CRC metastasis have not been fully explored. In this study, we found that ANP32A knockdown significantly attenuated the migration and invasion, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in cells. Further mechanistic studies revealed that ANP32A knockdown inhibited the expression of β-catenin and phosphorylated-ERK. The immunofluorescent staining experiment has revealed that ANP32A was expressed in the cell membrane, cytosol and nucleus, and its expression was positively associated with β-catenin expression levels. Moreover, the ability of cell migration and invasion was inhibited, the expression of E-cadherin was enhanced following ANP32A knockdown, and these affects were abolished by an ERK activator PMA, enhanced by an ERK inhibitor PD98059. Moreover, our animal experiment also demonstrated that silenced ANP32A inhibited CRC cell growth, multi-organ metastasis, ERK activation and EMT progression in vivo. Collectively, these findings demonstrated that ANP32A promotes CRC progression and that may be a promising target for the anti-metastasis treatment of CRC.
The Race Between Education And Technology

* Introduction Part I: Economic Growth and Distribution * The Human Capital Century * Inequality across the Twentieth Century * Skill-biased Technological Change Part II: Education for the Masses in Three Transformations * The Origins of the Virtues * Economic Foundations of the High School Movement * America's Graduation from High School * Mass Higher Education in the Twentieth Century Part III. The Race * The Race between Education and Technology * How America Once Led and Can Win the Race for Tomorrow * Appendix A * Appendix B * Appendix C * Appendix D * Notes * References * A Note on Sources * Acknowledgments * Index
Expectation, perceived quality and satisfaction of Nigerian tourist in Malaysia

Tourism is currently recognized as the second largest income generating industry in the global economy, particularly as a driver for economic development and poverty reduction. The primary objective of this research is to empirically validate reasons for the continuous increase of Nigerians in Malaysia despite their negative image by testing the relationship between Nigerian tourist’s expectation, actual experience and satisfaction with Malaysian tourism products. A theoretical framework was developed based on literature review, to test the above relationship. Importantly, tourist’s expectation and the perceived quality were considered as critical antecedents to Nigerian tourist’s satisfaction. In this quantitative study, a survey of 108 Nigerian students in Malaysia was analysed through SPSS, constituting an overall 43% response rate. The research findings indicated that the four hypothesized relationships were supported: tourist expectation is positively related to satisfaction and perceived quality, while perceived quality is also positively related to tourist satisfaction. The findings also indicated that perceived quality mediates the relationships between Nigerian tourists’ expectation and satisfaction with Malaysian products. Key benefits for practitioners and academics were discussed under the theoretical and practical implications, for example, availing tourism manager the practical implications by establishing the tourist’s expectations before designing their service standards. Moreover, it is of benefit to the academic by establishing the theoretical linkages that exist between Nigerian tourist’s expectation, perceived quality and satisfaction with the tourism products. Researcher finally recommends that future researchers should explore new variables that can influence tourist’s satisfaction.
Climate Change, Recent Floods, and an Uncertain Future

1. The Driftless Area is expected to experience higher temperatures and more intense and frequent rainfall events as climate changes (high certainty). 2. Soil moisture is expected to decline, especially when droughts occur, but effects may be offset by increases in precipitation. 3. Trout distributions are predicted to decline with warming stream temperatures, and the way species interact (e
CT for acute ischaemic

© 2001 Blackwell Science Ltd INTRODUCTION A CT scan of the brain is an indispensable component of the clinical assessment of patients with acute stroke. It rapidly demonstrates stroke-mimicking conditions, and – within the fi rst week of stroke – is still the best way to differentiate haemorrhage from infarct. However, the old view that the CT was essentially normal in ischaemic stroke is no longer valid. Subtle, early signs of infarction have been identifi ed, which help to confi rm the diagnosis and may guide treatment. In this review, we will discuss some of the factors that infl uence the appearance of the CT scan in acute stroke. We will describe the early signs of infarction, what they mean, and areas of uncertainty that require more study. We will highlight some of the limitations of CT scanning, suggest clinical situations where MR may be appropriate, and what sequences should be requested.
A Publication of the Association of Management THE ADOPTION OF MULTIMEDIA OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH , SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT INDUCTIONS

Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OHSE) inductions are used to ensure that employees and stakeholders understand OHSE policies. Despite research suggesting the superiority of face-to-face communication in the transmission of vital information and contrary to the lack of productivity/profitability evidence for information technology in general and multimedia in particular, classroom style OHSE inductions are increasingly being replaced by interactive multimedia. The research described in this paper considers a number of theoretical platforms relating to innovation, marketing, adoption and the productivity-profitability paradox (PPP) and explores the influences behind the shift to multimedia OHSE inductions. Case study data was collected from 21 adopting organizations. Adoption by others, Demonstratability, Job Relevance, Image and Output Quality were identified as important change factors. The PPP was both contradicted and supported – multimedia was found to be very cost effective, but on the other hand ‘profits’ were traded away before they hit the bottom line. Major factors in influencing enterprises to adopt were transaction efficiency and the superior consistency of multimedia delivery.
A Publication of the Association of Management AUTOMATION SYSTEMS AND WORK PROCESS SAFETY : ASSESSING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF HUMAN AND ORGANIZATIONAL FACTORS IN OFFSHORE DRILLING AUTOMATION

Drilling automation is a rapidly growing area of information technology development. Efforts within automation are being undertaken by numerous and diverse organizations in the oil and gas industry, partly due to a desire for exploitation of marginal and complex fields, and partly in order to increase safety of high risk operations. As offshore drilling occurs in a unique work environment, organizational factors should be emphasized in technology development (and implementation) projects. This paper reports on a study focusing on integration of human and organizational factors in drilling automation. Simulator tests involving automation systems usage and handling of various challenges during drilling operations were performed, and interviews with the test personnel were conducted. The results highlight several important issues related to the interface between work environment and human factors in drilling automation. Examples are fatigue problems due to offshore workshift arrangements and technology use, and the need for efficient work coordination in an interorganizational environment. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
Perspective on clinical high-risk for psychosis in Africa

Clinical High Risk for Psychosis has evolved in recent years as a conceptual and clinical entity, representing a shift in focus from the syndromal psychosis state to a recognition of the pre-psychotic state as a period of potential preventive intervention. Much existing evidence has been generated from well-resourced countries, with a more limited body of literature available from Africa and other Majority World countries. Against a backdrop of prevailing systemic challenges, it is necessary to appraise the state of knowledge on Clinical High Risk for Psychosis in Africa. In this perspective article, we cover epidemiology, risk factors, predictors of psychosis conversion, as well as an overview of sociocultural factors, notably stigma, and the barriers to mental health services in African settings. We discuss existing and promising assessment approaches and reflect on preventive and early intervention strategies. We conclude with recommendations including the need for more clinical, longitudinal, and collaborative research anchored in an integrative transdisciplinary approach. We highlight the need for more culturally valid assessment tools and strategies to improve access to and utilization of services while also reducing stigma.
STATE-WIDE CEREAL VARIETY TESTING PROGRAM TRIALS IN CENTRAL OREGON: 2002 RESULTS

Grain variety trials were conducted at Madras, Oregon, as part of the tenth year of a statewide variety testing program. Winter wheat, triticale, and barley, and spring wheat and barley/oat trials were established. Soft spring wheat varieties were planted separately from hard spring wheat varieties to facilitate application of different nitrogen fertilizer rates. As groups, winter triticale (24 varieties) had the highest average yield (6,840 lb/acre) followed by winter wheat (46 varieties) (6,720 lb/acre), winter barley (8 varieties) (5,857 lb/acre), soft spring wheat (18 varieties) (5,100 lb/acre), hard spring wheat (28 varieties) (4,860 lb/acre), and spring barley/oat (8 barley and 4 oat varieties) (4,505 lb/acre). Lodging was a problem in the winter and spring barley/oat trials, but was moderate to limited in the other trials. Within each grain class, several varieties appear to be top performers across years. Growers are encouraged to carefully review prospective varieties for both yield and other desirable characteristics, such as grain quality, plant height, and resistance to disease and lodging.
Motion-compensated T1 mapping in cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging: a technical review

T1 mapping is becoming a staple magnetic resonance imaging method for diagnosing myocardial diseases such as ischemic cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, and more. Clinically, most T1 mapping sequences acquire a single slice at a single cardiac phase across a 10 to 15-heartbeat breath-hold, with one to three slices acquired in total. This leaves opportunities for improving patient comfort and information density by acquiring data across multiple cardiac phases in free-running acquisitions and across multiple respiratory phases in free-breathing acquisitions. Scanning in the presence of cardiac and respiratory motion requires more complex motion characterization and compensation. Most clinical mapping sequences use 2D single-slice acquisitions; however newer techniques allow for motion-compensated reconstructions in three dimensions and beyond. To further address confounding factors and improve measurement accuracy, T1 maps can be acquired jointly with other quantitative parameters such as T2, T2∗, fat fraction, and more. These multiparametric acquisitions allow for constrained reconstruction approaches that isolate contributions to T1 from other motion and relaxation mechanisms. In this review, we examine the state of the literature in motion-corrected and motion-resolved T1 mapping, with potential future directions for further technical development and clinical translation.
Colostrum traits and newborn body weight and growth: comparison between single and twin underfed sheep pregnancies

Maternal nutrition during gestation plays an important role in colostrum production, postnatal growth, and survival of newborn lambs, especially in twin gestations. This research aimed to investigate the effects of chronic natural undernutrition on colostrum traits and early lamb’s postnatal growth born from single and twin sheep pregnancies developed in a restrictive prairie, representative of southern Patagonia. Single- and twin-bearing ewes (n = 20 per group) were maintained grazing in a natural pasture. At 140 days of gestation, ewes were placed in individual pens for lambing control. Colostrum was collected immediately after delivery and at 12, 24, and 36 h postpartum, for determination of yield and composition. Maternal blood was obtained at 140 days of gestation and at lambing for plasma glucose, progesterone, 17β-estradiol, and IgG determination. Newborn lamb blood for determining glycaemia and IgG was collected at birth and at 12, 24, 36, and 120 h after birth. Lamb mortality and growth was assessed from birth until 30 days of life. No differences were observed in progesterone and 17β-estradiol. There were no differences in colostrum yields and fat components, however single- had higher values of protein and lactose than twin-bearing ewes (p < 0.05 for both). Singletons had higher glycaemia than twins at 12 h postpartum (102.2 ± 32.8 vs. 73.4 ± 29.9 mg/dL, p < 0.05). Colostrum IgG content was similar at delivery but higher in single ewes at 12 and 24 h, reaching a similar values at 36 h (4.7 ± 9.7 and 5.8 ± 7.7 mg/mL in single and twin pregnancies, respectively). Newborn IgG was higher in singletons compared to twins at least until 48 h of life. Lams body weight was always superior in singleton than twins from birth until 30 days of life. Mortality did not differ during the first week of life, but it increased significantly only in twins until day 30 of life. Undernourishment in pregnant ewes affected colostrum quantity and quality, resulting in a lower postnatal growth and a higher mortality in twins. Alternative managements favoring fetal growth, birth weight and neonatal viability in twin sheep pregnancies are needed, when flocks are breed under harsh environments.
A study on the mediating effect of the meaning of work in the effect of person-job fit on job satisfaction in terms of vocational education for the Korean elderly

Introduction. Along with the increase in the elderly population, the difficulties of old age, such as illness, poverty, loneliness, and inactivity of the elderly, are becoming social problems, and the biggest difficulty among them is poverty. As a countermeasure against economic difficulties, Korean elderly people try to resolve them by continuing to work and vocational education. Person-job fit and meaning of work are important to continue working even in old age, but previous studies on old-age work in Korea lacked interest in person-job fit and meaning of work. This study aimed to find out the mediating effect of meaning of work in the effect of person-job fit on job satisfaction of elderly people aged 60 or older who are currently working. Based on the results of this study, it will be suggested that vocational education for the elderly is important to improve job satisfaction through the meaning of work and personal-work fit of the elderly. Research methods. A survey was conducted in May and June 2022 with elderly people aged 60 or older who are currently working, and finally, the data of 255 subjects were used for analysis. Frequency analysis, t-test, one-way ANOVA, correlation analysis were conducted using SPSS Win 24.0 version and moderating effect analysis was conducted using SPSS PROCESS macro 4.1 version. Results. First, in the case of working Korean elderly people, person-job fit, which means the fit between the characteristics of the job they are currently doing and their personal characteristics, scored 3.59, job satisfaction scored 3.57 points, and meaning of work scored 3.73 points out of 5 points in full, and all of them were high level above the median. Second, there were differences in person-job fit, job satisfaction, and meaning of work according to the personal characteristics of the elderly. Third, the higher the person-job fit of the elderly, the higher the job satisfaction. Fourth, the meaning of work mediated the relationship between the person-job fit and job satisfaction of the elderly. Practical significance. Person-job fit is important to increase the job satisfaction of the working elderly, but a plan to help them find the meaning of work is also needed. Therefore, customized vocational education for the elderly is important. It is necessary to provide customized vocational education according to the age, marriage status, academic level, economic status, health status, future work intention of each elderly person. And, it is necessary to provide various services such as job counseling, mediation, employment linkage, and follow-up management along with job education training. Through these services, personal-job fit is enhanced, meaning of work is found, and ultimately it is expected to increase job satisfaction and improve quality of life.
Die Entwicklung von Lebenserwartung und Sterblichkeit in Ostdeutschland nach der Wende (1989-1992)

Whereas some arguments can be advanced suggesting that the life expectancy in east Germany should have declined directly after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, other arguments suggest an increase. The aim of this study was to identify the actual developments and to explain the findings. Census data and mortality statistics from East and West Germany before unification were used to calculate standardized mortality ratios and life expectancies for various population groups. The differences in life expectancy between East and West were broken down according to age groups. The main finding was that the life expectancy of east German men declined in 1990 by 0.9 years, and only reached the 1989 level again in 1992. This was due solely to an increase in mortality for men under the age of 65. In 1990 and 1991, there were 3 400 more deaths among men under the age of 65 than would have been expected on the basis of the mortality rates of 1989. In contrast, the life expectancy of women hardly declined at all in 1990, and in 1992 it was already one year more than for 1989. The most important reasons for the increased numbers of deaths of men under the age of 45 were motor vehicle accidents, whereas ischaemic heart disease and cirrhosis of the liver were more significant for men between the ages of 45 and 65. Suicides did not increase after the fall of the Berlin Wall. It could be shown that the findings were not the results of artifacts. The findings can be interpreted as showing that the political and social upheaval resulting from the fall of the Berlin Wall represented a considerable stress factor for men of working age. Although women were affected by unemployment to a higher degree, they were apparently able to compensate better. In spite of all that, the life expectancies in east and west Germany will converge over the coming years.
Raising bilingual autistic children in the UK: at the intersection between neurological and language diversity

Introduction While research shows no negative effects of bilingualism on autistic children’s development, due to misconceptions around both autism and bilingualism, bilingual parents and educational/clinical practitioners who advise them often express unfounded concerns that exposing autistic children to more than one language will cause confusion and developmental delays. To understand the reasons that drive these misconceptions, this study focuses on: identifying factors that impact family decisions about (not) raising autistic children bilingually; attitudes toward bilingualism expressed by the community, doctors, family members, and teachers; sources of information about bilingualism and autism available to families. Methods Through a mixed-method online survey, we explored these questions in 31 UK-based bilingual families with 34 autistic children (age M = 10.6 years; SD = 7.1). Results The families reported choosing bilingualism for their autistic child primarily so that the child can communicate with family and community members. Attitudes toward bilingualism in their networks were predominantly positive, with a large portion of individuals not having opinions possibly due to lack of information. Only about 1/3 of parents had access to information on bilingualism and autism, mostly found on the internet. Discussion We discuss these findings and offer future directions for research, practice, and battling stigmas around bilingualism and autism.