jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
Are citrus species favorable hosts for the Mediterranean fruit fly? A demographic perspective

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

Abstract We studied, under laboratory conditions, demographic parameters of adult Mediterranean fruit flies, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) (medfly), obtained from three sweet orange varieties, lemon, and bitter oranges. These data were combined with immature developmental rates and survival on the same hosts to estimate host‐specific population parameters. Pairs of newly emerged adults from each citrus variety were held individually in transparent plastic cages, and females were allowed to oviposit in either red domes (artificial, pre‐punctured plastic oviposition devices), or intact, whole citrus fruits. We found strong effects of larval host (citrus fruits) on adult longevity and fecundity. In all five citrus varieties, females did not manage to deposit eggs into fruit pulp. The proportion of eggs laid in either the flavedo or albedo area of the fruit peel differed depending on the citrus variety. In all cases except bitter oranges, females oviposited fewer eggs in citrus fruits than in the artificial oviposition substrates, suggesting that most citrus fruits cause a significant reduction in the reproductive potential of medflies. Negative correlations were found between fecundity and (a) the density of oil glands, and (b) the amount of essential oils in the flavedo area of citrus fruits. There was no correlation between fecundity and other fruit physical characteristics, such as resistance of fruit peel to pressure and thickness of the flavedo. Apparently, resistance of citrus fruits to medfly infestation is directly related to citrus essential oils. The intrinsic rate of increase (r) was higher in bitter oranges than in the three sweet orange varieties tested. A negative r was estimated for flies that developed and oviposited in lemons, indicating a tendency for population decrease in this host. The suitability of citrus fruits for medfly development and the practical implications of our findings for management of medflies in citrus orchards are discussed.
Fibroadenoma of ectopic breast of axilla: A rare case report

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Ectopic breast tissue (EBT) is a rare anomaly. Common location of EBT is along the milk line extending from the nipple to the symphysis pubis. EBT is susceptible to same pathologic processes as normal breast. Fibroadenoma though very frequent entity, but is very rarely reported in EBT of axilla. It poses a diagnostic challenge to the treating physician, and high index of suspicion is required for early detection. Here we report a rare case of fibroadenoma of EBT of axilla in a 25-year-old girl, which was managed by excision.
Research on Customer Switching Behavior in the Service Industry

Field: Business, Management and Accounting (Social Sciences)

Purpose - This study analyzes and explains the characteristics and findings in previous studies of switching behavior and identifies the developments within this topic in order to improve its current understanding. - Design/methodology/approach We construct a literature database of studies published in prominent business and management journals from 1996 to 2013 and conduct an analysis using the variables in the data fields. Furthermore, we execute meta-analysis to combine the research goals of tracing the history of customer switching behavior studies. - Findings Satisfaction, switching costs, and attractiveness of alternatives are the most commonly used predictor variables to explain switching intentions. Switching costs, subjective norms, and interpersonal relationships moderate the relationship between switching intentions and its antecedents. Customer switching behavior in mobile telecommunication services has received a lot of attention. - Practical implications This study assists researchers by examining the type and topic of these studies, as well as their theoretical backgrounds, research tools, and findings. We ultimately identify the developmental trend in the literature on switching behavior and propose a direction for future studies. - Originality/value This study clarifies the characteristics and findings of previous studies on switching intention from a literature review and improves the current understanding.
265 Effects of non-Starch Polysaccharide Degrading Enzymes + Lysophospholipids in Feeds with Varied ME Contents on Growth Performance and Nutrient Utilization of Pigs from 25 to 75 Kg BW

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

Abstract This study aimed to investigate efficacy of the combinational use of non-starch polysaccharide degrading enzymes (NSPase) and lysophospholipids (LPL) on growth performance and nutrient utilization in pigs fed feeds with varied metabolizable energy (ME) levels. Grower pigs (n = 270; 28.1 ± 0.6 kg BW) were allotted in a randomized complete block design with a 3 x 3 factorial arrangement of treatments fed for 51 d in 2 phases (30 and 21 d, respectively). Two factors were ME (3,260, 3,335, and 3,410 kcal/kg) and NSPase + LPL (ELPL at 0.00, 0.05, and 0.10%). Growth performance and backfat were measured. Blood was collected to measure plasma urea nitrogen (PUN) concentrations. Data were analyzed using the MIXED procedure on SAS 9.4. Increasing ME tended to increase (P = 0.066) ADG during Grower 2 and increased (P &lt; 0.05) G/F during the overall period. Increasing ELPL supplementation increased (P &lt; 0.05) both ADG and ADFI during Grower 2, whereas it tended to reduce (P = 0.084) G/F during the overall period. Supplemental effects of ELPL on increasing ADG was prominent (P &lt; 0.05) at high ME content (3% above NRC requirement). Supplementation of ELPL tended to reduce (P = 0. 057) G/F during Grower 2 at low ME content (3% below NRC requirements). Backfat thickness and NEFA were not influenced by 2 factors. Increasing ME increased (P &lt; 0.05) PUN during Grower 1 whereas increasing ELPL tended to increase (P = 0.077) PUN during Grower 2. In conclusion, supplementation of ELPL enhanced growth and feed intake of pigs from 50 to 75 kg BW, especially when dietary ME was above NRC requirement (3%) by fat supplementation (4%). These improvements may be due to increased nutrient utilization as indirectly indicated by increased PUN during fed status.
Asian Consumers' Willingness to Buy Locally Grown Ethnic Produce: A Study from East-coast United States

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

The primary objective of this study is to predict the willingness of Asian consumers' to buy locally grown ethnic produce. The study analyzes the results and compares the effects of Asian consumers' socio-economic characteristics on their willingness to buy locally grown ethnic produce. Based on survey data, a logistic regression model was developed to predict 'who would be more willing to buy locally grown ethnic produce.' The results of this analysis can be useful to policy makers, local produce growers and marketers who target diversified ethnic consumers.
S. Douglas Harvey, The Theatre of Empire: Frontier Performances in America, 1750–1860 (London: Pickering and Chatto, 2010, £60.00). Pp. ix+235. isbn978 1 8489 3027 8.

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

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Volume Deformation of Steam-Cured Concrete with Slag during and after Steam Curing

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

In order to better predict the development of shrinkage deformation of steam-cured concrete mixed with slag, a deformation-temperature-humidity integrated model test, a hydration heat test, and an elastic modulus test were performed. The effects of the steam-curing process and the content of slag on shrinkage deformation, hydration degree and elastic modulus of concrete were studied. The results indicate that during the steam-curing process, the concrete has an “expansion-shrinkage” pattern. After the steam curing, the deformation of concrete is dominated by drying shrinkage. After the addition of slag, the shrinkage deformation of steam-cured concrete is increased. The autogenous shrinkage increases by 0.5–12%, and the total shrinkage increases by 1.5–8% at 60 days. At the same time, slag reduces the hydration degree of steam-cured concrete and modulus of elasticity. A prediction model for the hydration degree of steam-cured concrete is established, which can be used to calculate the degree of hydration at any curing age. Based on the capillary tension generated by the capillary pores in concrete, an integrated model of autogenous shrinkage and total shrinkage is established with the relative humidity directly related to the water loss in the concrete as the driving parameter. Whether the shrinkage deformation is caused by hydration reaction or the external environment, this model can better predict the shrinkage deformation of steam-cured concrete.
The Comparison of Direct Microscopic Examination and Culture Results in Diagnosis of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Abstract Background and Objectives: one of the endemic foci for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Iran is Mashhad in which limited outbreak have recently been reported. The commonly used method for diagnosis is the clinical features confirmed by direct microspic examination and culture or biopsy. We compared these two tests to determine the level of their sensitivity, specificity and positive predictive value. Material and Methods: we performed this comparative-analytic study on 73 patients suspected of having ulcers Leishmaniasis in Mashhad, Iran. Giemsa was staining the smears and the samples cultivated on Di-phasic N.N.N. culture media . Analysis was performed by SPSS version 11.5 and Chi square test. A P- value less than 0.05 were considered as a significant. Results: In 43 cases (58.9%), both the smear and culture are Positive. In 13 cases (17.8%), the smear is negative but the culture Positive. In 17 cases (23.2%), both smear and culture are negative. The two methods are positively correlated (82%). Sensitivity, Specifity, Positive predictive Value and negative predictive value are 76.7%, 100%, 100% and 56.7%., respectively. Conclusion: when the smear is positive, there is no need for culture. However, the opposite is not true. Key words: Cutaneous Leishmaniasis, Laboratory Diagnostic, Direct Microspic Examination, Culture.
Feminism in organization studies? It is a long story: A conversation between Silvia Gherardi and Lynne Baxter

Field: Business, Management and Accounting (Social Sciences)

Abstract This paper is an edited version of a conversation between Silvia Gherardi and Lynne Baxter at the Inaugural Distinguished Speaker Event of the Gender, Materialities, and Activism Network. We learn about the development of Professor Gherardi's interest in feminism, how it evolves and informs her wider work on organization studies and methodology, and how she supports community development while advancing her own work. Moreover, there is a perceptive reflection from Professor Gherardi uncovering what the article, as written text, loses compared to the multisensory verbal encounter taking place in virtual space.
Container loadings and eclosion units for sterile insect technique programs of 'Bactrocera tryoni' (Froggatt) (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

Management of 'Bactrocera tryoni' (Froggatt) (Diptera: Tephritidae) may be achieved through the sterile insect technique (SIT). Plastic adult rearing containers (PARCs) are commonly used to rear and release sterile fruit flies; however these containers have not been optimised for 'B. tryoni'. A laboratory study compared whether six different PARC loadings of pupae (180 g, 200 g, 230 g, 250 g, 280 g and 300 g) affected emergence and flight of sterile 'B. tryoni'. Eclosion units utilised to rear the pupae to adults in the PARCs were compared in a laboratory study of emergence and flight and in a follow-on field study with respect to trap recapture rates of 'B. tryoni'. Eclosion units tested included a i) wire grid, ii) mesh bag and iii) paper bags, and were compared with iv) no eclosion unit (control). PARC box loadings and eclosion units tested did not adversely affect emergence or flight of sterile 'B. tryoni'. Trap recapture rates were the highest for control followed by the mesh bag. wire grid and paper bags. The value of these findings for utilising PARC's to release sterile 'B. tryoni' are discussed.
Šperk v roli geometrické abstrakce. Eleonora Reytharová

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

We have encountered the name of Liberec jeweler Eleonora Reytharová in exhibitions and publication presentations of contemporary Czech jewelry since the end of the 1960s. Her distinctive creative style focuses mainly on geometric shapes in the intentions of geometric abstraction. She worked with squares, triangles and circles in both silver and copper in combination with acolored enamel surface. In some jewelry, she also applied elements of structural abstraction through wires, surface relief, or precious stones.
Conflict of laws and the contractual role of bills of lading

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

Looks at the practice of stipulating in international contracts which country’s law should govern any disputes that arise, using a governing‐law clause. Considers the regulations relating to contractual matters of conflict of laws laid down by the 1980 Convention on the Law Applicable to Contractual Obligations, which exclude bills of lading unless they are regarded as non‐negotiable instruments. Outlines the treatment of conflict of laws relating to bills of lading under Greek, US and English law, citing legal cases as examples, and reveals that in all three legal systems the choice of the applicable law, set out in the contract itself, is included in the bill of lading. Uncovers contradictions in the Greek and English approaches to the contractual role of bills of lading, and suggests that a uniform approach must be adopted, following the lead of US legislation, which clearly specifies that the bill of lading is the contract of carriage in which the choice of law is explicitly stated.
Reduced Birth Weight Caused by Sextuple Drug-Resistant Plasmodium falciparum Infection in Early Second Trimester

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Abstract Mutations in the Plasmodium falciparum genes Pfdhfr and Pfdhps, particularly the sextuple mutant haplotype threatens the antimalarial effectiveness of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) as intermittent preventive treatment during pregnancy (IPTp). To explore the impact of sextuple mutant haplotype infections on outcome measures after provision of IPTp with SP, we monitored birth outcomes in women followed up from before conception or from the first trimester until delivery. Women infected with sextuple haplotypes, in the early second trimester specifically, delivered newborns with a lower birth weight compared with women who did not have malaria during pregnancy (difference, −267 g; 95% confidence interval, −454 to −59; P = .01) and women infected with less SP-resistant haplotypes (−461 g; −877 to −44; P = .03). Thus, sextuple haplotype infections seem to affect the effectiveness of SP for IPTp and directly affect birth outcome by lowering birth weight. Close monitoring and targeted malaria control during early pregnancy is therefore crucial to improving birth outcomes.
Teachers’ self-reported instructional practices for reading comprehension instruction to non-readers

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

This study focuses on the instructional strategies employed by experienced teachers to teach reading comprehension to non-readers in the Namibian upper primary phase within mainstream classrooms. Existing literature suggests that the support provided by experienced teachers is critical for non-readers. However, little is known about the specific strategies used by primary school ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers in Namibia for this purpose. To address this gap, the study utilized a qualitative approach with an exploratory case study design. Data was gathered through class observations and two stimulated recall interviews conducted before and after the observations. Five Grade 5 teachers in the Oshana region of Namibia were purposefully selected as participants. The findings reveal that the teachers employed various strategies to enhance reading comprehension among non-readers. Pre-reading activities involved activating non-readers’ linguistic schema using manipulatives, dictionaries, and glossaries to define new words. Linguistic resources such as flashcards, wall posters, real objects, and pictures were used to expand non-readers’ vocabulary knowledge. Instructional reinforcement strategies, like motivation, activation of prior knowledge through oral discussions, games related to the text, and discussions of reading comprehension rules, were also utilized to support non-readers’ comprehension. The findings hold value for Grade 5 ESL teachers, providing them with effective teaching strategies and opportunities for self-reflection when teaching reading comprehension to non-readers. Additionally, ESL subject advisors can benefit from understanding the needs of primary school non-readers in the Ompundja circuit, Oshana region, to offer appropriate support to upper primary phase ESL teachers in mainstream classes.
Behuisingskemas vir gekleurdes in Pretoria 1900-1924

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

During the Republican period Coloured people in Pretoria had to provide their own housing. This situation was perpetuated under British rule owing to factors such as insufficient funds, lax municipal administration, and the temporary nature of the governmental system. Housing conditions for Coloured people were indeed very poor until 1910 despite some effort by the City Council and other organisations to bring about improvement. From 1912 the construction of barracks, hostels, model homes, and municipal houses was undertaken and received special attention. The efforts of the local government were not successful, however, and once again the Coloured people had to provide their own housing. With the outbreak of World War I the housing shortage increased since a growing number of Blacks moved from rural areas to Pretoria. Overcrowding and subletting were rife, and the high mortality among Coloured people during the 1918 influenza epidemic was a result of the poor housing facilities in Pretoria. After the War the Coloured people once again approached the City Council for assistance to build houses; meanwhile the housing standards in Marabastad were once more criticised. A new scheme was introduced. whereby houses were to be erected with loans negotiated by the City Council but the necessary capital for such a scheme was not available. This "model scheme" was consequently carried out on a reduced scale by the Council and in the course of 1922 only some 260 two- and three-bedroomed houses were built. Insufficient influx control at this stage gave rise to an even bigger housing shortage and the Council's efforts to accommodate Coloured people in hostels and compounds only partially alleviated the situation. After two decades – during which several housing schemes were tried – the City Council of Pretoria still could not boast of having successfully solved the chronic housing shortage for Coloureds in the area under its jurisdiction.
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Field: Chemistry (Physical Sciences)

RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleIssue Publication InformationCite this: Inorg. Chem. 2021, 60, 8, XXX-XXXPublication Date (Web):April 19, 2021Publication History Published online19 April 2021Published inissue 19 April 2021https://doi.org/10.1021/icv060i008_1471595Copyright © 2021 American Chemical SocietyRIGHTS & PERMISSIONSArticle Views30Altmetric-Citations-LEARN ABOUT THESE METRICSArticle Views are the COUNTER-compliant sum of full text article downloads since November 2008 (both PDF and HTML) across all institutions and individuals. These metrics are regularly updated to reflect usage leading up to the last few days.Citations are the number of other articles citing this article, calculated by Crossref and updated daily. Find more information about Crossref citation counts.The Altmetric Attention Score is a quantitative measure of the attention that a research article has received online. Clicking on the donut icon will load a page at altmetric.com with additional details about the score and the social media presence for the given article. Find more information on the Altmetric Attention Score and how the score is calculated. Share Add toView InAdd Full Text with ReferenceAdd Description ExportRISCitationCitation and abstractCitation and referencesMore Options Share onFacebookTwitterWechatLinked InReddit PDF (233 KB) Get e-Alerts Get e-Alerts
A look on Fernando Azevedo: some contributions to the discussion of education about the first republic

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

O presente artigo traz, como objetivo central, uma discussão sobre a atuação historiográfica do educador Fernando de Azevedo, em prol da construção de uma memória do desalento acerca do panorama pedagógico e administrativo da educação brasileira anterior a era Vargas (1930-1945).
Major Perirectal Hematoma Complicating Sacroiliac Joint Injection

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Background: Sacroiliac joint injection is both a way of confirming sacroiliac joint pain and a therapeutic method.Findings: A 40-year-old woman was presumptively diagnosed as having sacroiliac joint dysfunction and we performed a fluoroscopically guided sacroiliac joint injection. Many hours after the procedure, the patient developed severe buttock pain spreading to the posterior aspect of the femur on the left side. A pelvic magnetic resonance imaging revealed a 9 × 4 × 5.5 cm sized hematoma extending from the left obturator to the perirectal region.Conclusions: Because of anatomical variations, the practitioner should be alert to the risk of damaging vascular structures when performing therapeutic injections.
Sequence Stratigraphy and Depositional Environment of the ‘Perahu’ Sand, Bekasap Formation, ‘DAP’ Field, Central Sumatera Basin

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences (Physical Sciences)

Abstract The ‘DAP’ Field is one of the oil and gas fields within the Central Sumatera Basin that is proven to have hydrocarbon reserves. One of the proven reservoirs in the ‘DAP’ Field is the ‘Perahu’ Sand, Bekasap Formation. This study aims to determine the depositional environment and facies distribution focusing on the ‘Perahu’ Sand, Bekasap Formation through a sequence stratigraphic approach. The research was based on an integrated analysis of sedimentary facies from one core data and a key well log to interpret the facies association. Then the key well is correlated to eight other well logs with the help of sequence stratigraphic concept to determine the depositional facies distribution and succession at the study interval. Lithofacies that are identified from core data were interpreted as floodplain, tidal channel, mud flat, mix flat, and sand flat, hence the depositional environment of ‘Perahu’ Sand was interpreted to be a tide-dominated estuarine. The parasequence set level of Bekasap Formation was interpreted to be in a transgressive system tract, with the ‘Perahu’ Sand divided into three flooding surfaces that is FS3, FS4, and FS5. The FS3 distribution consists of tidal-fluvial channel, crevasse splay and floodplain facies. The FS4 distribution consists of two tidal channels and one sand flat facies. The FS5 distribution consists of one sand flat facies. The depositional trend of the ‘Perahu’ Sand shows a northeast to southwest trend, with basinward toward southwest.