jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
NLRP3 p.Q705K and CARD8 p.C10X single nucleotide polymorphisms are not associated with susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis: a meta‐analysis

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Abstract Aim Genetic factors have a substantial contribution to the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis ( RA ). Single nucleotide polymorphisms of NLRP3 p.Q705K and CARD 8 p.C10X are two gene mutations that have been linked to many diseases. Here we carried out a meta‐analysis to identify their association with susceptibility to RA . Method Relevant studies were identified from databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMB ase, Elsevier Science Direct, Web of Science, SpringerLink, and so on. Data extracted from selected studies were analyzed using the Version 12.0 STATA software. Pooled odds ratios ( OR s) were calculated as the effect sizes for comparisons. Results In total, six case–control studies from five articles that contained 2705 RA patients and 2711 healthy controls were included. (i) The NLRP 3 p.Q705K polymorphism in allelic model ( OR = 0.908), genotypic models ( OR 1 = 0.786; OR 2 = 0.916; OR 3 = 0.729), dominant ( OR = 0.909) and recessive models ( OR = 0.778) were not associated with the risk of RA (all P > 0.05). (ii) The CARD 8 p.C10X polymorphism in allelic model ( OR = 0.995,), genotypic models ( OR 1 = 0.997; OR 2 = 1.052; OR 3 = 0.950), dominant ( OR = 1.033) and recessive models ( OR = 0.963) were not associated with the risk of RA (all P > 0.05). (iii) When compared with combined genotype CARD 8/ NLRP 3 AA / CC , none of the other combined genotypes had significant pooled OR s (all P > 0.05). (iv) Individuals carrying at least one variant allele at each of the two loci showed no more susceptibility to RA than those carrying only wild‐type alleles at both the NLRP 3 p.Q705K and CARD 8 p.C10X loci ( OR = 1.056, P > 0.05). Conclusion NLRP 3 p.Q705K and CARD 8 p.C10X polymorphisms were not associated with the susceptibility to RA , separately or in combined forms.
SAR Ship Detection Based on Attention Pyramids Network for Complex Scenes

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

As one of the core tasks of ocean monitoring, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) ship detection can provide important clues for military intelligence acquisition and ocean exploration, which plays a vital role in both military and civilian fields. However, the current ship detection method in complex scenes always suffer the inaccurate feature extraction. In this paper, we proposed a new SAR ship detection method for complex scenes based on attention pyramids network(CSAPN). The CSAPN adopts the pyramid structure, and the convolutional block attention modules are applied into each process of multi-scale feature map extraction. In this way, the related features to objects will be enhanced and the unrelated features will be suppressed. The results on real Gaofen-3 SAR data demonstrate the algorithm proposed in this study have the capability to suppress the interferences in complex scenes with a excellent accuracy.
Hurricane Evacuations of the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

Hurricanes develop in the trade wind zone over sea, when the water temperature rises above 79.7 °F. A temperature difference between sea level and high heights might lead into a tropical whirlwind. A hurricane develops air speeds of more than 75 mph (rotation speed) according to the wind force of 12 Beaufort. The moving speed of the swirl is only 9.32 18.64 mph. The circumference of the storm can be hundreds of square miles. Hurricanes can stay active for weeks and devastate areas of thousands of square miles. The yearly time of origin is limited from May to December (Kim et al., 2009). The City of Galveston is settled in the greater Houston area, about 50 miles southeast of Houston, Texas on an elongate offshore island in the Gulf of Mexico. This island is the south boundary of the Galveston Bay and the Houston Ship Channel. In September 1900 a hurricane devastated Galveston, destroyed much of the city and claimed the lives of approximately 6,000 to 8,000 people. At that time the average elevation of the island was only slightly above sea level. After the storm Galveston was rebuilt at a raised level and further protected from the sea by a concrete seawall that rises 17 feet above mean low tide (Alperin, 1977). The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) was founded in the year of 1891. Today UTMB consists of four schools (Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions and Graduate School), seven hospitals on campus, as well as three institutes and a network of more than 100 campus and community based clinics. Although not owned or operated by UTMB, the campus is also home to the Shirner’s Burn Hospital, which is staffed by UTMB faculty and researchers. The number of employees is approximately 13,000, plus 2,900 students. Furthermore, the Galveston National Laboratory, which is one of two biodefense laboratories of the US government is located on campus. UTMB is also the site of a regional Level-1 trauma center and the University’s annual budget is approximately $1.6 billion (Sexton et al., 2007) . In September 2005 UTMB was threatened by hurricane Rita. Abandoning its historic practice of sheltering patients and staff in-place or clearing the hospital of all but the sickest patients, UTMB rapidly organized and conducted the first total evacuation in its 114-year history. Threatened for the first time by the possibility of a category five hurricane with a 20-feet storm surge that carried the potential to inundate the island. UTMB’s leadership was determined to avoid the disastrous effect of hurricane Katrina seen in New Orleans only weeks earlier. Three days before landfall the incident command center which functioned as
STUDIES ON THE WILD JAPANESE BARNYRD MILLET (Echinochloa crus-galli) AS A WEED ON THE LOWLAND RICE FIELD. : IV. Classification of the Forms in the Wild Japanese Barnyard Millet.

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

In this paper the classification of the wild Japanese barnyrd millet (Echinochloa crus-galli) was described basing mainly on the morphological characters. The most distinguishing characters of the classification are the growth types of the plants, being three, that is, erect-, prostrate-, and intermediate type. The existence of antocyan in coleoptyl, mid-rib and sheath contribute to classify the wild Japanese barnyard millet. The colour of stigma is purple or white. The awn of spikelet forms of panicle and density of spikelet on the lateral axis are also standards of the classification of the plants. We have recognized the wide variations on the number of tillers and the period of shooting. It was especially interested that the individuals of this plant, the forms of which much resembled to the rice plant morphologically and ecologically remained on the lowland rice field and prevaild. The individuals remarkably differ from the rice plant have a tendency to be removed as useless.
On the complete meromorphic functions

Field: Mathematics (Physical Sciences)

Suppose that f{z) is a non-constant meromorphic function in |z|< + °°.A meromorphic function a{z) is called a small function of f(z) if T(r, a(z))= o{T{r, /)} as r^oo, we shall call a small function a(z) of f{z) a deficient function of f(z) if and only if r^> T(r f) f(z) will be called a complete function if it has no deficient function a(z), including α(z)Ξoo.That is, for any small function a(z) of / and oo, we have Λ δ(a(z), f)=M-^-?Q+=0and 3(oo, /)=Ug f~~y=0.The set of all such complete functions will be denoted by F and the set of all meromorphic functions which assume no deficient functions a(z), except possibly a{z) being identically oo, will be noted by F.The well-known Nevanlinna deficiency relation: O^Σ δ(a, /)^2, where the sum is taken over all complex numbers a, including oo, has been extended to small functions by Steinmetz in [12].That is, 0£Σδ(a(z), 1)^2, where the sum is taken over all the small functions, including oo.The upper bound 2 is clearly best possible.It is a natural goal to investigate those meromorphic functions / for which the above sum may attain the lower bound 0, i.e. f^P.In the case when / is entire, some classes of functions which assume no deficiency function a(z) with α(z)^oo, i.e. /GF (note since / is entire, 3(oo, /)=1 and so fφ.F.) have been exhibited (For example, see Fuchs [4], Sons [11], Li [8,9], Li and Dai [10]; etc.).Few corresponding results for meromorphic (but not entire) functions have been known.Chuang, Yang and Yi [2] have attempted to use the properties of differential polynomials of
Structure of the N-Terminal RNA-Binding Domain of the SARS CoV Nucleocapsid Protein

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (Life Sciences)

The severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) virus belongs to the Coronaviridea family of viruses. Its virion encodes several proteins including a replicase and four structural proteins. Here we describe the three-dimensional structure of the N-terminal domain of the SARS coronavirus (CoV) nucleocapsid protein. The protein consists of a five-stranded beta sheet with a folding topology distinct from other RNA-binding proteins. Single-stranded RNAs bind to the protein surface at the junction between a flexible, positively charged beta hairpin and the core structure. NMR-based screening was used to identify low molecular weight compounds that bind to this site.
A New 3D Cubic Chaotic System and its Circuitry Implementation

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

A new three-dimensional cubic chaotic system is reported. This new system contains five system parameters and each equation contains nonlinear term. Moreover, two equations of nonlinear term is cubic. The basic properties of the new system are investigated via theoretical analysis, numerical simulation, Lyapunov exponent spectrum, bifurcation diagram, Lyapunov dimension and Poincare diagram. The different dynamic behaviors of the new system are analyzed when each system parameter is changed .An electronic circuit was designed to realize the new chaotic system. Experimental chaotic behaviors of the system were found to be identical to the dynamic properties predicted by theoretical analysis and numerical simulations.
Histomorphometric analysis of sclerotic bone from idiopathic myeloid metaplasia (nine cases)

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Abstract The osteosclerosis of idiopathic myeloid metaplasia was investigated by a histodynamic study of undecalcified bone from nine patients. In all cases osteosclerosis resulted from woven bone formation. In moderate osteosclerosis only intrabecular woven bone was observed, with osteoclastic hyperresorption, hyperosteoidosis with many osteoblasts, and an increased calcification rate. This may represent an early stage of the disease, osteosclerosis resulting from increased bone remodelling, with woven bone formation by osteoblasts. However, in extensive osteosclerosis both intratrabecular and medullary woven bone was observed, with moderate osteoclastic hyperresorption, hyperosteoidosis without osteoblasts and a very low calcification rate. The latter pattern could correspond to an advanced stage, and could result from stromal bone formation without osteoblasts. The classical histodynamic profile of osteomalacia was sometimes observed. The link between bone pain and possible osteomalacia remains vague.
Factors and barriers influencing practice of health education among nursing students in Jordan

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

BACKGROUND: Health education or client teaching is an aspect of nursing care recognized as a vital and professional nursing role. As a part of the nursing community, nursing students learn the importance of health education during the study period and are trained to make use of the principles of health education during their encounters with clients and their families. Aim: This article aims to examine the factors and barriers influencing health education practices among third- and fourth-year nursing students in Southern Jordan. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cross-sectional approach is used with a study sample of 286 nursing students enrolled in the undergraduate program. A self-reported questionnaire as an instrument to collate data. The questionnaire consists of two sections. The first section is related to the demographic data of the participants. The second section comprises the participant's responses to the items related to health education barriers. Descriptive statistics, including mean, standard deviation, and frequencies are utilized to analyze the demographic characteristics and questionnaire items. RESULTS: The majority of nursing students report that they have not engaged in health education with patients. The first three factors identified by the students as barriers to health education are (Little time is given to patient health education due to paperwork and other assignments) (M = 4.22 and SD = 1.11), (Discharging patients from the hospital at a short time interrupts health education) (M = 4.15 and SD = 1.39), and (Evaluation of health education outcome is inapplicable due to intermittent days of training) (M = 4.05 and SD = 1.39). CONCLUSION: The findings indicate that various barriers are suggested to explain the disparity between the expectation and practice of student nurses in health education. Identifying these barriers undermining health education is a positive step toward furnishing better health education for nurses in the future. Nursing students shall be fully supported to be independent and responsible professionals working within the nursing professional practices.
Determinants of Farm Households’ Vulnerability to the Impact of Land Degradation in the Central Omo-Gibe Basin, Ethiopia

Field: Environmental Science (Physical Sciences)

Vulnerability to the impacts of land degradation has been frequently reported in Ethiopia. However, the level of vulnerability and its determinants vary in spatial and temporal. The objective of this study was to estimate farm households’ vulnerability to the impact of land degradation and its determinants in the Central Omo-Gibe river sub-basin, southwestern Ethiopia. Primary data were collected from 383 farm households using multistage random sampling techniques. The principal component analysis was employed to give different weights for indicators and estimate the households’ vulnerability index so as to categorize farm households based on their level of vulnerability . The result showed that 44.91%, 39.16% and 15.93% of the sample farm households were found to be less, moderately and highly vulnerable to the impact of land degradation, respectively. The ordered logistic regression result showed that age, sex, marital status, family size, dependency ratio, extension service, social participation, livestock ownership, land tenure security, land size and distance to the nearest main road, perceived reduction cropland productivity and plot-level land degradation affected households’ vulnerability to the impact of land degradation. Therefore, policymakers and local development practitioners should give priority to the highly vulnerable households focusing on the major factors affecting vulnerability strengthen human, financial, natural and physical including infrastructure and institutional capitals to minimize the impact of land degradation in the study area. Keywords: Land degradation, Vulnerability, Ordered logistic regression, Principal Component Analysis , Omo-Gibe basin, Ethiopia DOI: 10.7176/CER/12-7-01 Publication date: July 31 st 2020
A Novel Framework for Pulse Pressure Wave Analysis Using Persistent Homology

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

Four characteristic points of pulse pressure waves-the systolic peak, the anacrotic notch, the dicrotic notch, and the diastolic foot-are used to estimate various aspects of cardiovascular function, such as heart rate and augmentation index. We propose a novel approach to extracting these characteristic points using a topological signal processing framework. We characterize the topology of the signals using a collection of persistence intervals, which are encapsulated in a persistence diagram. The characteristic points are identified based on their time of occurrence and their distance from the identity line in the persistence diagram. We validate this approach by collecting radial pulse pressure data from twenty-eight participants using a wearable tonometer, and computing the peripheral augmentation index using a traditional derivative-based method and our novel persistence-based method. The augmentation index values computed using the two methods are statistically indistinguishable, suggesting that this representation merits further exploration as a tool for analyzing pulse pressure waves.
Dronedarone Enhances the Antibacterial Activity of Polymyxin B and Inhibits the Quorum Sensing System by Interacting with LuxS

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (Life Sciences)

Quorum sensing (QS) is considered an appealing target for interference with bacterial infections. β-Adrenergic blockers are promising anti-QS agents but do not have antibacterial activity. We assessed the potential ability of adrenergic receptor inhibitors to enhance the antibacterial activity of polymyxin B (PB) against Klebsiella pneumoniae and determined that dronedarone has the most potent activity both in vitro and in vivo. We found that dronedarone increases the thermal stability of LuxS, decreases the production of AI-2, and affects the biofilm formation of K. pneumoniae. We also identified the direct binding of dronedarone to LuxS. However, the mechanism by which dronedarone enhances the antibacterial activity of PB has not been elucidated and is worthy of further exploration. Our study provides a basis for the future development of drug combination regimens.
Electronic Music Signal Denoising Method Based on Naive Bayes

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

The current noise reduction method only uses the filter to deal with a certain kind of special noise to achieve the purpose of noise reduction. When applied to electronic music noise reduction, the noise reduction effect is poor, low efficiency, and affect the human ear sensory experience of music. Aiming at the above defects, a method of electronic music signal denoising based on Naive Bayes is studied. After digital preprocessing of electronic music signal, spectrum characteristics of electronic music are analyzed from the angle of human ear. After node filtering of wavelet packet decomposition tree by Naive Bayes model, the electronic music signal is decomposed and reconstructed by the optimal wavelet packet decomposition tree to complete noise reduction. In the noise reduction experiment, the signal-to-noise ratio of signal processed by naive Bayesian method is reduced by about 2∼5dB, and the noise reduction efficiency is improved by about 32.87%, and the noise reduction effect is better.
Automatic Classification of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Images – A Transfer-Learning Approach to Detect Wound Maceration

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a chronic wound and a common diabetic complication as 2% – 6% of diabetic patients witness the onset thereof. The DFU can lead to severe health threats such as infection and lower leg amputations, Coordination of interdisciplinary wound care requires well-written but time-consuming wound documentation. Artificial intelligence (AI) systems lend themselves to be tested to extract information from wound images, e.g. maceration, to fill the wound documentation. A convolutional neural network was therefore trained on 326 augmented DFU images to distinguish macerated from unmacerated wounds. The system was validated on 108 unaugmented images. The classification system achieved a recall of 0.69 and a precision of 0.67. The overall accuracy was 0.69. The results show that AI systems can classify DFU images for macerations and that those systems could support clinicians with data entry. However, the validation statistics should be further improved for use in real clinical settings. In summary, this paper can contribute to the development of methods to automatic wound documentation.
EFFECT OF INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION OF HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE ON SULPHATION FACTOR ACTIVITY IN SERUM OF HYPOPITUITARY SUBJECTS

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

ABSTRACT Human growth hormone (HGH) administered as an iv injection of 2–4 mg to hypopituitary patients induced a rise in the levels of sulphation factor (SF) in serum. The low basal levels of SF were not changed during the first hour after HGH injection. Not until three hours after injection, when HGH values approached basal values, there was a significant rise in SF. The mean difference of SF at one and at three hours after HGH injection was 0.52 ± 0.11.
ChemInform Abstract: Perforatinolone, a Limonoid from Harrisonia perforata.

Field: Chemistry (Physical Sciences)

Abstract ChemInform is a weekly Abstracting Service, delivering concise information at a glance that was extracted from about 100 leading journals. To access a ChemInform Abstract of an article which was published elsewhere, please select a “Full Text” option. The original article is trackable via the “References” option.
Geographical Indication As A Tool For Revitalizing Endangered Traditions And Sustaining Livelihoods

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

Geographical indications (GIs) allude to items with explicit attributes, features or notorieties coming about because of their geological beginning. This separates items in light of remarkable neighborhood elements, history or particular qualities connected to normal and human variables, like soil, environment, nearby ability, and customs. GIs are perceived as intellectual property rights (IPRs) as well as thusly provide both a supportive promoting device and insurance of the name. GIs can be utilized to encourage sustainable food systems and sustainable development (SD) by subsequent Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) practice of the virtuous ring of origin-linked quality. On the off chance that they live up to their capability to advance financial turn of events and food security, they could give a promising regional way to deal with accomplishment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this perspective, assuring economic feasibility is crucial, although there is scant empirical validation of the advantages of GIs, particularly in nations where GI processes are relatively new. Commencement with the authorized acknowledgement of a GI as well as the stages that follow, this research aims to offer empirical validation on the economic effects produced by the GI procedure. It examines nine cases with a focus on the food industry and provides a range of local value chains and national contexts. The strategy takes into account "operational" GI procedures: such where a training code (or determinations) is characterized and the GI is utilized as well as overseen by an aggregate association.