jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
Characterization of Striga-Resistant Yellow-Orange Maize Hybrids for Bioactive, Carbohydrate, and Pasting Properties

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

Understanding the bioactive constituents and physicochemical components in cereals can provide insights into their potential health benefits and food applications. This study evaluated some bioactive constituents, carbohydrate profiles and pasting properties of 16 Striga -resistant hybrids, with yellow-orange kernel color and semi-flint to flint kernel texture, grown in two replications at two field locations in Nigeria. Carotenoids were quantified using HPLC, while other analyses were carried out using standard laboratory methods. The ranges of major carotenoids (μg/g) across the two locations varied from 2.6 to 9.6 for lutein, from 2.1 to 9.7 for zeaxanthin, from 0.8 to 2.9 for β-cryptoxanthin, from 1.4 to 4.1 for β-carotene; with total xanthophylls and provitamin A carotenoids (pVAC) ranging from 5.4 to 17.1 and 1.4 to 4.1 μg/g, respectively. Tannins content ranged from 2.1 to 7.3 mg/g, while phytate ranged from 0.4 to 7.1%. Starch, free sugar, amylose and amylopectin ranged from 40.1 to 88.9%, 1.09 to 6.5%, 15.0 to 34.1%, and 65.9 to 85.0%, respectively. Peak and final viscosities ranged from 57.8 to 114.9 and 120.3 to 261.6 Rapid Visco Units (RVU), respectively. Total xanthophylls, β-carotene, tannins, phytate, sugar, amylose and amylopectin levels, as well as peak and final viscosities, varied significantly ( p &lt; 0.05) across the hybrids. Amylose was significantly correlated ( p &lt; 0.05) with total xanthophylls, β-carotene, pVAC, phytate and pasting temperature ( r = 0.3, 0.3, 0.4, 0.3, 0.3, respectively), but starch significantly correlated with tannins ( r = 0.3). Hence, the Striga -resistant yellow-orange maize hybrids have a good combination of bioactive constituents, carbohydrate profile and pasting properties, which are partly influenced by hybrid.
Distributed Command and Control Research: Networking Multiple Simulation Platforms

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

Abstract : The United States Air Force is positioned to take full advantage of Internet2 technologies and apply them to Command and Control (C2) research. This paper summarizes and updates progress on the Air Force's Distributed Mission Training Research Network (DMT-Rnet), an Internet2 based network for collaborative research and training via distributed PC-based systems. This network hosts complex environments for multi-operator simulation-based training and performance research.
British aneurysm nimodipine trial reported improved clinical outcome with nimodipine

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

EDITOR,--L E Wagenknecht and colleagues report a randomised placebo controlled trial, in which the calcium antagonist nimodipine was assessed as a possible neuroprotective agent during cardiac surgery.1 The trial was stopped prematurely after 149 patients had been enrolled because an interim analsis showed an excess mortality with nimodipine (eight deaths versus one). This excess mortality was strongly associated with major surgical …
Voltammetric and Electrochromic Behavior of N‐Heptylviologen on Chemically Modified Metal Oxide Electrodes

Field: Chemistry (Physical Sciences)

Voltammetric and spectroelectrochemical results are presented for the one‐electron reduction of n‐heptylviologen dibromide on clean and silane‐modified, tin oxide, and on indium tin oxide metallized‐plastic optically transparent electrodes (MPOTE). The amount of n‐heptylviologen dibromide reduced and the rate of coloration due to the formation of the cation‐radical film can strongly be influenced by the state of the electrode surface. The initial 200–500 msec of viologen deposition are not mass transport controlled. Calculations for the amount of viologen deposited vary, depending on whether a spectrophotometric or coulometric estimated is used. Spectrophotometric data indicate that the amount of viologen deposited in the first 200 msec of chronoamperometric reduction from a concentrated viologen solution is ca. 10–14 monolayers and is increased at least 60% by the addition of a monolayer of the silane modifier to the electrode surface. In the case of the metallized plastic films, the increase in coloration rate may be attributed to the presence of nonpolar surface groups present at the surface of the conductive film.
Experimental Study on Power System Stabilizing Control Scheme for the SMES with Solid-State Phase Shifter (SuperSMES) using local signals

Field: Energy (Physical Sciences)

The combination of a Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES) and High Speed Phase Shifter is considered to be a unified power system controller. The combined system has been named as SuperSMES from the viewpoint of its capability. A new control scheme of the SuperSMES for the power system stabilization with a simple control sequence by using both generator signals or local signals has been proposed. This paper shows the results of a new stabilizing control scheme of the SuperSMES for power system stabilization based on experimental results with a 10kJ superconducting magnet and 10kVA model transmission line.
Imitative Production of ASL Verbs of Movement and Location: A Comparative Study

Field: Psychology (Social Sciences)

Deaf children (age 7–10) of deaf and of hearing parents (DDP, DHP), shown ten two-sentence sequences produced by a native ASL signer, repeated what they saw. The signing of DDP and DHP differed significantly in morphology (specifically, in correct noun phrases, verb phrases, movement roots, movement affixes, noun agreement markers, and noun placement morphemes) and in overall errors. It differed also but non-significantly in sentence syntax. The evidence suggests that for deaf children learning a sign language, fluency is a function of linguistic experience and motor ability. Cognitive ability, also a factor in determining productive fluency (4, 19), was not addressed in this study.
Japan's economic advance into China: Meeting of Asia's two giants

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance (Social Sciences)

Since the bubble of its over‐heated economy burst in the early 1990s, Japan has been plagued by the worst post‐war economic recession at home and a steady decline in business competitiveness around the globe. In the face of numerous economic woes of late, Japanese firms are stepping up the internationalization of business by way of foreign direct investment (FDI). And, the main focus of their FDI is shifting from North America and Europe to Asia, China being the biggest draw. By the end of 1993, China, when combined with Hong Kong, pushed Britain aside to emerge as the second most popular destination for Japanese FDI and also Japan's second largest trading partner. Indeed, China is fast becoming a major manufacturing base as well as an important market for Japanese firms. As the balance of the world economic power shifts from West to the East, rivalry between Asia's two giants may intensify. Still, Japan's economic advance into China should hold great many promises for both countries.
Telemental health in rural areas: a systematic review

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

Objective: Despite the high prevalence of mental disorders in rural areas, mental health services are lacking because of shortages of resources and difficulty in accessing such services. Telemental health services can be beneficial for these patients. This study summarizes the efficacy of telemental health in managing mental disorders in rural areas. Materials and Methods: The MEDLINE and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases were searched to identify randomized controlled trials on telemental health for mental disorders in rural areas until June 2022. The reviewers independently screened, extracted, and assessed study quality using the Risk of Bias 2 tool. Results: Six eligible studies were identified on mental health symptoms, insomnia, depression, and schizophrenia. The quality of all the studies was moderate, and they all reported that telemental health effectively improved the symptoms of mental disorders. One study reported a reduction in relapse and rehospitalization rates in young individuals. Another study reported that it was effective in improving the symptoms of depression and anxiety in older individuals. Conclusions: Although further studies are warranted, telemental health services could effectively improve the symptoms of mental disorders in rural areas.
Interpretation of Islamic Law regarding Female Circumcision in Indonesia: Fatwa Analysis and Ulama Opinions

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

This study examines the interpretation of Islamic law regarding the practice of female circumcision in Indonesia, with a focus on analysis of fatwas and opinions of ulama from various schools of thought. Normative juridical methods are used to evaluate religious texts and the opinions of ulama, identifying divergences of opinion rooted in the interpretation of different schools of thought. The research results show that female circumcision, while considered obligatory by the Shafi'i school of thought , is seen as permissible by the Hanafi and Hambali schools of thought. The discussion also covers the health and social implications of this practice, highlighting the role of female circumcision in gender structures and social identities. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the legal, health, and social dynamics surrounding female circumcision in Indonesia, and proposes policy changes that support women's rights.
ON FARM MONITORING OF ANIMAL WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AS A BASIS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMMES *

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

The welfare, health and management of farm animals as well as environmental concerns are relevant issues that impact the success of the producer in the market and need to be considered to increase public and consumer acceptance. Criteria for the assessment of housing and management systems have been proposed by several groups and minimal standards for animal welfare, hygiene and environmental stewardship are already implemented in the legislation of most European countries. Issues of animal welfare, health and environmental care are often dealt with separately. As it can be foreseen that housing and management conditions will be increasingly regulated in future, a documentation and certification process that safeguards all requirements is needed. Concepts for the assessment of animal housing and management according to welfare and environmental criteria are proposed as part of a quality assurance scheme according to international standards. Based on these concepts, critical control points (CCP) and critical management points (CMP) have been developed for the categories health, behaviour, management and environmental impact. These criteria were first established to be used primarily by the farmer as an internal on-farm assessment scheme. However, they can also
Identification of Quinolone and Colistin Resistance Genes in Escherichia Coli Strains Isolated from Mucosal Samples of Patients with Colorectal Cancer and Healthy Subjects

Field: Immunology and Microbiology (Life Sciences)

Introduction: Antibiotic resistance and extensive use of antibiotics are amongst the major causes of failure in antibiotic treatment. The purpose of this study was to investigate antibiotic resistance patterns and to identify resistance genes of quinolones and colistin in Escherichia coli. There are a very few patents on E. coli isolated from colorectal cancer. So, this study demonstrates that some bacteria resistant to ciprofloxacin have not resistance genes.Moreover, new patterns for E. coli are presented for isolates of patients with colorectal cancer. Materials and Methods: Of the three healthy people, inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) patients and colorectal cancer patients, 40 E. coli strains isolated after confirmation by biochemical and molecular methods. The susceptibility of isolates to antibiotics was investigated using disk diffusion test. After deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) extraction, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to identify genes encoding resistance to ciprofloxacin (qnr A, qnr B) and colistin (mcr-1). Results: The results showed that E. coli isolates from colorectal cancer patients had the highest resistance to piperacillin (67.5%), ceftazidime (47.5%), and cefepime (42.5%). Also, E. coli strains isolated from IBD patients showed resistance to antibiotic ceftazidime 13%. More than 95% of E. coli strains isolated from healthy people were susceptible to antibiotics. Based on the results, 18 (15%) E. coli strains showed resistance to ciprofloxacin. The qnr A gene was detected in 61.11% isolates; however, qnr B was detected in 9 (50%) isolates. Isolates resistant to colistin were not observed. Conclusion: These findings indicate increased resistance of E. coli to ciprofloxacin in comparison with prior studies. Further research in this field will increase our knowledge and more effective exposure to the antibiotic resistance of the pathogenic microorganisms.
Reconstruction of Traumatic Lower Extremity Soft Tissue Defects With the Combination of Ipsilateral and Contralateral Perforator Flaps

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Many flaps have been used to repair complex soft tissue defects of the leg. When the affected areas are relatively small and the local flaps are not suitable, microsurgical operation seems to be an excessive treatment and thus perforator flaps can be used. The authors present the combination of ipsilateral and contralateral perforator flaps for coverage of the traumatic lower extremity.
On-Site Acceptance and Diagnostic Testing of Submarine Inter-Array Cables at Offshore Wind Farms using Damped AC

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

Systematic testing and diagnosis during manufacturing, transportation, installation and operation can exclude or at least reduce possible risks of a failure during operation. The 33 kV offshore grid has been the standard to date, but slowly the 66 kV offshore grid will be used as the standard. Along with this development, the voltage class of the inter-array cables will change. Considering the enhanced risks by using 66 kV cable systems, advanced quality control is becoming very important. The main challenge will be the need for specialized teams for installation and advanced testing activities, where they will need to be properly certified to work at a higher voltage level. Internationally, the testing after-installation protocol is still under consideration. The current state of the international standards is based on onshore experiences and therefore operationally problematic to cover the actual serious problems experienced with failures on 33 kV inter-array cables. In this contribution the testing experiences of inter-array cables at offshore wind farms will be presented. The application of damped AC in this concern is specially discussed in combination with actual testing examples that show the findings on inter-array cables at offshore wind farms.
Exploring the Impact of Online Coaching and Therapy on Adolescent Stress: A Retrospective Analysis of Bend Health (Preprint)

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

BACKGROUND

Adolescence is a critical period for stress vulnerability, with high levels of stress linked to anxiety, depression, ADHD, and sleep problems. While digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) are increasingly used to support adolescent mental health, little is known about their effectiveness in managing stress. Measurement-based collaborative care models (CoCM) in DMHIs may provide a structured approach to addressing adolescent stress, but research on their impact remains limited.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this study is to explore the effectiveness of a CoCM DMHI in managing stress among adolescents. We aimed to (1) quantify self-reported stress levels and identify factors associated with elevated stress, (2) assess changes in stress during care, and (3) explore key factors influencing stress reduction.

METHODS

Adolescents (ages 13-17 years) who receive coaching and therapy through a CoCM DMHI (Bend Health Inc.) completed mental health assessments at enrollment and monthly throughout care. Associations between stress levels and demographic factors, co-occurring mental health symptoms, and caregiver well-being were used to identify predictors of stress, and mixed-effects models were used to assess changes in stress during care.

RESULTS

At enrollment, 91.5% of adolescents reported elevated stress. Higher stress levels were associated with co-occurring mental health and sleep problems, as well as female sex (P’s<0.05). Caregiver stress (t2152=3.90, P<.001) and sleep problems (t2152=3.82, P<.001) were linked to adolescent stress, but caregiver burnout was not (t2152=1.02, P=.31). During care, 80.9% of adolescents experienced stress reductions, with improvements emerging after one month. In adolescents with a caregiver reporting co-occurring stress at enrollment, non-elevated caregiver stress during care was associated with larger improvements in adolescent stress (t248.73=-2.27, P=.024). Adolescents with elevated anxiety showed larger stress reductions compared to those with non-elevated anxiety (t3369=-2.77, P=.006).

CONCLUSIONS

Stress levels were closely linked to co-occurring mental health symptoms and caregiver stress and sleep problems. A CoCM DMHI was effective in reducing adolescent stress, with reductions in caregiver stress and co-occurring elevated anxiety associated with larger improvements, demonstrating its potential for broader stress management. These findings underscore the need for DMHIs to incorporate family-centered approaches, and future research should explore ways to optimize DMHIs for long-term stress reduction and assess their impact on broader mental health outcomes.
Review: Forever Vietnam: How a Divisive War Changed American Public Memory by David Kieran

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

Book Review| November 01 2016 Review: Forever Vietnam: How a Divisive War Changed American Public Memory by David Kieran David KieranForever Vietnam: How a Divisive War Changed American Public MemoryBoston: University of Massachusetts Press, 2014. Pp. xii + 320. $26.95 (paper) Marc Jason Gilbert Marc Jason Gilbert Hawaii Pacific University Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Journal of Vietnamese Studies (2016) 11 (3-4): 372–377. https://doi.org/10.1525/jvs.2016.11.3-4.372 Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Peer Review Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation Marc Jason Gilbert; Review: Forever Vietnam: How a Divisive War Changed American Public Memory by David Kieran. Journal of Vietnamese Studies 1 November 2016; 11 (3-4): 372–377. doi: https://doi.org/10.1525/jvs.2016.11.3-4.372 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentJournal of Vietnamese Studies Search This content is only available via PDF. © 2016 by The Regents of the University of California2016 Article PDF first page preview Close Modal You do not currently have access to this content.
Isozyme Variation in Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.).

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

The Indian wild cucumber (Cucumis sativus L. var. hardwickii Kitamura) and 81 accessions of cucumber (C. sativus) were examined for isozyme variations of six enzymes.Variations were observed in malate dehydrogenase (MDH), 6-phosphogluconic dehydrogenase (6-PGD), phosphoglucomutase (PGM) and phosphoglucose isomerase (PGI), whereas shikimate dehydrogenase (SKDH) and isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) were found to be monomorphic.The variations implied that the Indian wild cucumber is a distant relative of the cultivated cucumber, but the relationships between ecotype differentiations among cucumber cultivars and isozyme phenotypes were not recognized. The one-seed analysis of MDH isozymes was useful in evaluating the seed purity of F1 cucumber, since the isozyme variations were scattered in commercial cultivars in respective diverse ecotypes.
Drug interactions and research methods of drug combination

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (Life Sciences)

As people increasingly in-depth understanding of the disease, drug combination has been more widely used, and the generated interactions of drug combination have attracted more and more attention. Drug combination may impact the enzymes and transporters associated with drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion, so as to change the drug pharmacokinetics properties(bioavailability, distribution characteristics, etc), regulate the dynamic effective substance groups constituted in body, change the drug effect(synergism, antagonism, side effects, etc), and impact the efficacy and safety of drugs. Now this article explained the current research status of drug combination by summarizing the effects of drug combination on absorption and metabolism of drugs, in order to provide some reference to basic research and clinical application about drug combination.
A Hereditary Factor in Chondrodystrophia Calcificans Congenita

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

CHONDRODYSTROPHIA calcificans congenita is a rare congenital condition diagnosed by the radiologic demonstration of multiple punctate calcine epiphysial deposits in an infant who may also have one or more of a variety of other defects. The observation of this rare disease in 2 siblings led us to consider the possibility that it was hereditary, and an analysis of the available family data in the literature was therefore undertaken from this point of view.CharacteristicsThe disease was first described by Conradi,1 who considered it a form of chondrodystrophia fetalis hypoplastica. It was named chondrodystrophia calcificans congenita by Hünermann2 and has . . .
Investigating Conceptual Mediation in L2 Vocabulary Acquisition Using False Memories

Field: Psychology (Social Sciences)

This study examines the process of associating an English word with a concept by two proficiency groups of Korean (L1) learners of English (L2) in the framework of a well-known developmental model of the lexicon, the Revised Hierarchical Model (RHM) (Kroll & Stewart, 1994). The technique used in the present study in testing the RHM and its assumption regarding the structure of L2 lexicon was the false memory paradigm. False memory occurs when a learner recalls a word that was not presented in a list of words. Results from 104 Korean learners of English of recall test and recognition test using lists of words showed that individuals are more susceptible to false memories in their L1 than in their L2 and that more proficient L2 learners exhibit more false memories both in their L1 and in their L2 than do less proficient learners. The results of the recognition test were similar to those of recall test. The theoretical and pedagogical implications of these findings will be discussed in terms of L2 mental lexicon and vocabulary teaching and learning in the classroom.