jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
The effect of government regulations on continuance intention of in-store proximity mobile payment services

Field: Business, Management and Accounting (Social Sciences)

Purpose This study proposed and tested three comprehensive models of the usage intention of proximity mobile payment services after a government regulation, by integrating the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) and the norm-activation model (NAM). The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of moral norms, merchant pro-activeness and perceived government regulation (demonetisation) on users’ continuance intention of proximity mobile payment services. Design/methodology/approach In total, 387 users of proximity mobile payment services in India were surveyed using a structured questionnaire. This study was carried out with shoppers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and New Delhi because of the diverse and large population of these cities. Findings The results of this study indicated that: integrating the variables of NAM into the original TPB model enhanced the prediction effect; perceived demonetisation regulation exerted a direct determinant effect as well as moderate effect on continuance usage intention of mobile payment services; also, extended TPB model with perceived demonetisation regulation as moderator could satisfactorily predict the continuance usage intention. Research limitations/implications The results provided insightful evidence for the government and policymakers to outline more effective mandatory regulation policies. Originality/value This investigation attempts to enhance the theoretical understanding of the antecedents of in-store proximity mobile payment services after government regulation (demonetisation) in India.
Odds Against Norway

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

Odds Against Norway Get access *Odds Against Norway. By E. Hauge. 1941. (London : Lindsay Drummond. Cr. 8vo. 218 pp. 24 Illustrations. 7s. 6d.) International Affairs Review Supplement, Volume 19, Issue 6-7, December 1941, Page 409, https://doi.org/10.1093/ia/19.6-7.409a Published: 01 December 1941
Mapping the environmental risk associated to water quality of marinas in Portugal

Field: Environmental Science (Physical Sciences)

The growth of tourism and demographic pressure along the Portuguese coast is accompanied by an increasing demand for nautical recreational activities, which has a negative impact on water quality. This study aims to provide decision-makers, such as government agencies and harbor managers, with scientifically-based information to manage marinas and neighboring waterfronts. The goal is to balance environmental protection with economic and social objectives.&#160;The assessment follows the Pressure-State-Response (PSR) model, integrating environmental pressures, conditions, and societal responses in the following sequence: (a) build a database with information necessary to determine the environmental impacts of identified pressure activities, such as navigation, port operations, dredging, oil pollution, coastal litter, and nearby industrial activities; (b) identify specific environmental conditions at each marina by mapping and evaluating susceptibility, ecological value, and naturalness using Geographic Information Systems tools; (c) consider locally implemented management strategies to mitigate or prevent negative environmental effects from human pressures; and (d) establish risk thresholds, categorize pressures, states, and responses, and map spatial variations of risk factors.&#160;This approach, originally proposed to evaluate the environmental risk of marinas along the Spanish coast, is now being extended to 27 marinas along the west and south Portuguese coast. The resulting maps visually compare risks across different marinas, facilitating the analysis of the effectiveness of operational management measures and instruments. This aids stakeholders and decision-makers in establishing priorities for intervention plans aimed at enhancing water quality.&#160;&#160;This work was funded by the Portuguese Funda&#231;&#227;o para a Ci&#234;ncia e a Tecnologia (FCT) I.P./MCTES through national funds (PIDDAC) &#8211;UIDB/50019/2020 (https://doi.org/10.54499/UIDB/50019/2020),UIDP/50019/2020 (https://doi.org/10.54499/UIDP/50019/2020) andLA/P/0068/2020(https://doi.org/10.54499/LA/P/0068/2020).&#160;
Power Spectral Densities of Temporal Variations of Blood Pressures

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

A comprehensive study of power spectral densities for time series data of blood pressure measured for four individuals, one healthy subject and three diseased subjects (pure autonomic failure (PAF), PAF complicated with supraventricular premature contraction, and multiple cerebral infarction with atrial fibrillation (Af)), was carried out using the computing program “MemCalc.” The whole spectrum for every time series indicates exponential characteristics until it levels off at a limit determined by the accuracy of the present measurement. The three-dimensional spectral array obtained from segment time series analysis showed a fine array of the fundamental and its harmonic modes, and was concluded to be a powerful tool for medical diagnosis. “Homeostasis” in living bodies is discussed on the basis of the present results. A new link between the nonlinear sciences and basic and/or clinical medicine found in the present study is sure to play an important role in medical diagnosis and prognosis.
Stroke prevention strategies for cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Abstract Background Stroke is a much‐feared complication of cardiac surgery, but existing literature on preventive strategies is fragmented. Hence, a systematic review and meta‐analysis of stroke prevention strategies for cardiac surgery was conducted. Methods An electronic literature search was conducted to retrieve randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating perioperative interventions for cardiac surgery, with stroke as an outcome. Random‐effects meta‐analyses were conducted to generate risk ratios (RRs), 95% confidence intervals (95% CI), and forest plots. Descriptive analysis and synthesis of literature was conducted for interventions not amenable to meta‐analysis, focusing on risks of stroke, myocardial infarction and study‐defined major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Results Fifty‐six RCTs (61 894 patients) were retrieved. Many included trials were underpowered to detect differences in stroke risk. Among pharmacological therapies, only preoperative amiodarone was shown to reduce stroke risk in one trial. Concomitant left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) significantly reduced stroke risk (RR = 0.55, 95% CI = 0.36–0.84, P = 0.006) in patients with preoperative atrial fibrillation, and there was no difference in on‐pump versus off‐pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) (RR = 0.94, 95% CI = 0.64–1.37, P = 0.735). Much controversy exists in literature on the timing of carotid endarterectomy relative to CABG in patients with severe carotid stenosis. The use of preoperative remote ischemic preconditioning was not found to reduce rates of stroke or MACE. Conclusion This review presents a comprehensive synthesis of existing interventions for stroke prevention in cardiac surgery, and identifies gaps in research which may benefit from future, large‐scale RCTs. LAAC should be considered to reduce stroke incidence in patients with preoperative atrial fibrillation.
A study to determine the optimal feasible model for the quality assurance/risk management program at Naval Hospital, Bethesda.

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

Abstract : This study was conducted to determine the optimum feasible model for the quality assurance and risk management program for Naval Hospital, Bethesda. The current system was appraised primarily focusing on the flow of information and tracking of quality assurance problems through the system. A new system based on decentralized tracking of quality assurance problems was developed and compared with the existing system of centralized tracking. The author recommended initiation of the new system and computerization of the system for higher efficiency. Health care, Quality assurance.
The Effectiveness of the Games Based Learning Model Using LUAK Game Media (Physics Kid’s Ludo) on Understanding Concepts in the Material on Climate Change and Global Warming

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

This study aims to improve students' conceptual understanding by implementing a game based learning model using the LUAK (Ludonya Anak Fisika) game media on climate change and global warming material. Concept understanding data were collected through a test using a pre-experimental method with a One Group Pretest-Posttest design involving one class in class X with a total of 36 students, but the researcher only used 32 students because 4 students had other roles to help researchers in conducting treatment in class. Then the data analysis techniques used were N-Gain analysis and effect size analysis. Hypothesis testing used normality test, homogeneity test, and Wilcoxon test (non-parametric test). The results showed that the class that applied the game based learning model using the LUAK (Ludonya Anak Fisika) game media had an N-Gain value of understanding ability of <g> = 0.54 which was included in the moderate category. Meanwhile, the calculation result of Effect Size of understanding ability with a value of 2.22 which is included in the very high category. Thus, the application of game based learning model is considered effective for understanding ability in climate change and global warming material. Additionally, students provided positive feedback after using this game-based learning model.
Effect of luminal distension on intestinal transcapillary fluid exchange

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

The direct effects of luminal distension pressure on intestinal transcapillary fluid exchange were studied in isolated autoperfused cat ileum preparations. Intestinal lymph flow, lymphatic pressure, lymph-to-plasma protein concentration ratio (L/P), blood flow, and perfusion pressures were allowed to reach a steady state at different luminal distension pressures (0–40 mmHg). Luminal distension was induced using a nonabsorbable silicone solution, thereby eliminating an influence of net water absorption. At a venous outflow pressure of 0 mmHg, lymph flow and lymphatic pressure increased, whereas blood flow and L/P decreased as luminal pressure was increased. The relationship between lymph flow, blood flow, and venous pressure was acquired at luminal pressures of 0 and 20 mmHg. When luminal pressure was 0, lymph flow increased and blood flow decreased progressively with venous pressure elevation; however, when luminal pressure was 20 mmHg, lymph flow and blood flow were unaffected until pressure exceeded 20 mmHg. The results of this study indicate that luminal pressure elevation enhances transcapillary fluid exchange and imposes a “waterfall” effect on the intestinal vasculature.
Inhibition of Stromelysin-1 (MMP-3) by P1‘-Biphenylylethyl Carboxyalkyl Dipeptides

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (Life Sciences)

Carboxyalkyl peptides containing a biphenylylethyl group at the P1' position were found to be potent inhibitors of stromelysin-1 (MMP-3) and gelatinase A (MMP-2), in the range of 10-50 nM, but poor inhibitors of collagenase (MMP-1). Combination of a biphenylylethyl moiety at P1', a tert-butyl group at P2', and a methyl group at P3' produced orally bioavailable inhibitors as measured by an in vivo model of MMP-3 degradation of radiolabeled transferrin in the mouse pleural cavity. The X-ray structure of a complex of a P1-biphenyl inhibitor and the catalytic domain of MMP-3 is described. Inhibitors that contained halogenated biphenylylethyl residues at P1' proved to be superior in terms of enzyme potency and oral activity with 2(R)-[2-(4'-fluoro-4-biphenylyl)ethyl]-4(S)-n-butyl-1,5-pentane dioic acid 1-(alpha(S)-tert-butylglycine methylamide) amide (L-758,354, 26) having a Ki of 10 nM against MMP-3 and an ED50 of 11 mg/kg po in the mouse pleural cavity assay. This compound was evaluated in acute (MMP-3 and IL-1 beta injection in the rabbit) and chronic (rat adjuvant-induced arthritis and mouse collagen-induced arthritis) models of cartilage destruction but showed activity only in the MMP-3 injection model (ED50 = 6 mg/kg iv).
Pyrolytic Assay of Samples from Site 799

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences (Physical Sciences)

Pyrolysis techniques were used to characterize the organic matter contained within the penetrated section and to assess the presence of heavy hydrocarbon shows.The Rock-Eval data indicate a change in organic hydrogen enrichment within the middle Miocene sequence.It appears that the level of organic enrichment may be controlled by sedimentation rate, while the organic hydrogen enrichment, as shown in the hydrogen index, may reflect differences in preservation potential.Higher sedimentation rates would result in higher organic carbon contents.Higher hydrogen index values would reflect higher degrees of organic preservation resulting from more restricted circulation.The entire penetrated section is thermally immature and has not entered into the main phase of thermal hydrocarbon generation.Neither the Rock-Eval nor the pyrolysis-gas chromatographic data indicate the presence of thermally mature, migrated, heavy hydrocarbons.This absence of mature, heavy hydrocarbons includes Cores 128-799B-65R and 128-799B-66R, which exhibited cut fluorescence onboard the ship.Therefore, the fluorescence is considered to have resulted from indigenous, thermally immature bitumens.
Data from Loss of TP63 Promotes the Metastasis of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Activating MAPK and STAT3 Signaling

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

<div>Abstract<p>TP63 is frequently amplified or overexpressed in primary head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC). Nevertheless, the role of TP63 in the initiation and progression of HNSCCs is not known. Using archival HNSCC tissue sections, we found that TP63 expression is often downregulated in late-stage human HNSCCs. To establish a causal link between TP63 loss and HNSCC tumorigenesis, we developed a genetically engineered mouse model in which <i>Trp63</i> (the mouse homolog of human <i>TP63</i>) was ablated from head and neck epithelia. Upon exposure of the mice to a chemical carcinogen, we found that <i>Trp63</i> ablation accelerated HNSCC initiation and progression. To determine whether these findings are relevant for human HNSCCs, we generated TP63 knockdown HNSCC cell lines. These cells were implanted into the tongue of athymic nude mice to generate orthotopic xenografts. We found that loss of TP63 promoted HNSCC progression and metastasis. Furthermore, we determined that tumor metastasis is dependent on MAPK activation in TP63 knockdown HNSCCs. The significance of these findings is underscored by our finding that pharmacologic inhibition of MAPK activity by trametinib drastically impaired HNSCC metastasis mediated by TP63 loss. In conclusion, our data provide novel mechanistic insights into the role of TP63 loss in HNSCC initiation and progression, and provide a rationale for the development of new therapeutic approaches specifically targeting TP63-dependent tumor pathways.</p>Implications:<p>Our findings uncover a novel functional role for TP63 loss in HNSCC metastasis and identify MAPK signaling as a potential therapeutic target for treating HNSCCs with low TP63 expression.</p></div>
The Neuro Clinic: A Pilot Model to Facilitate Student Clinical Development through In-Class Patient Experiences while Meeting Community Need

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

Purpose: To detail the implementation and assessment of a pilot model the Neuro Clinic. This is one component of a Patient Experience Model (PEM) of embedded progressive in-class patient experiences (IcPE) in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The Patient Experience Model, an innovative model of experiential learning, was developed to bridge the gap between didactic coursework and clinical education, facilitate progressive patient experiences and assess developing student professional and skill competence. Methods: The Neuro Clinic was held in laboratory classroom space for six weekly sessions with consistent student: patient triads. Overwhelming patient interest indicated a need in our community for such services. With faculty and clinician oversight, second year doctor of physical therapy students conducted an initial examination, developed a plan of care and administrated goal directed activities and exercises that they documented for a medical record. Surveys were conducted with the patient volunteers, the students and the supervising clinicians. Results: All student documentation and final patient surveys indicated functional and physical improvement. Patient volunteer survey responses consistently indicated the experience met and exceeded expectations. Student survey responses for self-assessment and Clinic logistics, supervision and feedback were positive and detailed. Conclusion: The Neuro Clinic implementation gave students a way to advance tangible clinical skills and intangible social and professional skills, faculty the means to guide students while bridging the gap between didactic education and clinical application, and addressed community need. This pilot model may be useful to other healthcare programs in their quest to enhance student learning in a way that also benefits multiple constituencies. The Neuro Clinic required minimal resources and was a very positive experience for patients, students and faculty/clinicians. While advancing student development, it fulfilled a service mission congruent to the University.
Settlement of blue crab postlarvae in western North Atlantic estuaries

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

We quantified variability in daily settlement of blue crab postlarvae (megalopae) on identical artificial settlement substrates at up to 6 sites concurrently over a broad geographic expanse (similar to 1300 km) of the western North Atlantic (Delaware-South Carolina, USA). The 4-year study encompassed the blue crab recruitment season (generally July-November) from 1989-1992. Regional settlement was characterized by: (1) constant low levels of daily settlement punctuated by significantly non-random, episodic peaks of variable duration and intensity with peaks collectively accounting for at least half the total annual settlement at a site; (2) spatial and temporal variability leading to a general lack of coherence between sites in a given year and across years within a site; (3) occasional coherence in patterns between sites during a given year, suggesting linkages in regional processes affecting settlement; and, (4) significant semilunar patterns of episodic settlement pulses at the York River and Charleston-Harbor sites over a 4-year period. Thus, regional settlement patterns exhibit both consistent (i.e., semilunar periodicity, episodic pulses) and variable (i.e., temporal and spatial variation) elements, which are likely due to a combination of stochastic and deterministic processes. Such patterns may impart an ecological advantage to crabs settling en masse (i.e., reduced encounter rate with predators through predator swamping) or at continuous low levels (i.e., below a density-dependent threshold) during the recruitment season. An identical study illustrated that settlement in Gulf of Mexico estuaries exhibited similarly episodic and highly variable patterns. Daily mean and total annual settlement were up to a hundred-fold greater for gulf than Atlantic Coast estuaries implying population limitation by post-settlement processes in the gulf and greater recruitment limitation in the Atlantic. These studies emphasize the merit of conducting research over a broad geographic range using standardized techniques to attempt meaningful ecological comparisons.
Effect of nutrient management on growth attributes, yield and quality of summer green gram (Vigna radiata L.)

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

An present field experiment was carried out to assess the effect of nutrient management on summer green gram (Vigna radiata L.) during summer 2020 at Agronomy Research Farm, RCSM College of Agriculture, Kolhapur (MH), India. The soil of experimental field was sandy clay loam textural class, slightly alkaline in reaction (pH 7.43), having electrical conductivity 0.22 dS m-1, bulk density 1.34 mg m-3 and low organic carbon content (0.39%), low in available nitrogen (238.29 kg ha-1), high in available phosphorus (30.61 kg ha-1) and medium in available potassium (251.29 kg ha-1). The field experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design (RBD) having eight treatments and three replications.A 30 cm x10cm spacing and Phule Vaibhav variety was used for seed sowing.The result showed that growth attributes at harvest viz., plant height (66.40 cm), numbers of branches plant-1 (8.20), number of functional leaves plant-1 (29.80), leaf area plant-1 (7.39 dm2) and dry matter accumulation plant-1 (31.70 g) were observed maximum with application of 100% RDF + Vermicompost 2.5 t ha-1 along with biofertilizers seed treatment as compared to other treatment. Also grain yield (15.70 q ha-1), stover yield (33.97 q ha-1), biological yield (49.67q ha-1) and quality attribute like proteincontent and protein yield were recorded more with the integrated application of 100% RDF + Vermicompost 2.5 t ha-1 along with biofertilizers seed treatment as compare to other treatments. However, lowest values of growth attributes, yield and protein content were recorded in un manured condition (Control plot).
Physical properties, fuel characteristics and P-fertilizer production related to animal slurry and products from separation of animal slurry

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

The purpose of this study was twofold: firstly to examine the relationship between dry matter content (DM) and specific gravity (SG) and viscosity in slurry and the liquid fraction from slurry separation, and secondly to investigate the potential of energy production from combustion of manure fibre from slurry separation and phosphorus (P) fertilizer production from recycling of the ash. Manure fibre has a positive calorific value and may be used as a CO2-neutral fuel for combustion. The ashes from combustion are rich in P, an essential fertilizer compound. The study is based on samples of animal slurries from anaerobic digestion (AD), pigs, mink and cattle and their separation products, the samples were collected from 32 slurry separation units around Denmark, along with data on the separation technology used and how the slurry was handled. A linear correlation was shown between SG and DM for pig slurry (R2=0.87) and for AD slurry (R2=0.81). For cattle slurry there was no significant correlation between SG and DM. The average viscosity of slurries decreases in the order cattle > AD > pig. The relationship of viscosity to DM in AD and pig slurries can be described by an exponential equation (R2=0.76 and R2=0.83, respectively). The cattle slurry was more viscous than the pig slurry at similar DM concentrations. The mean gross calorific value of the wet manure fibres was 5.2 MJ kg-1 for AD, 5.3 MJ kg-1 for pigs and 4.4 MJ kg-1 for mink and cattle, with the latter relatively low value being due to high water content, suggesting a drying of the manure fibre would be favourable. The mean P concentration in the ashes was 112, 123, 157, and 51 g kg-1 for AD, pigs, mink and cattle respectively. Manure fibre ashes derived from cattle slurry and AD plants, which used feed with a high percentage of cattle slurry, contained too little P to be suitable for fertilizer production, as did pig slurry, to which sulphuric acid had been added prior to separation. Low solubility of P means the ashes should be treated before being used as a fertilizer. The acid consumption in a simple fertilizer production comprising acid addition and drying/pelletizing is estimated at 3.7 mol HNO3 mol-1 P for mink, 4.5 mol HNO3 mol-1 P for pig and AD and 7.4 mol HNO3 mol-1 P for cattle.