jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
Injury Prevention Programs Based on Flywheel vs. Body Weight Resistance in Recreational Athletes

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

Abstract Monajati, A, Larumbe-Zabala, E, Sampson, MG, and Naclerio, F. Injury prevention programs based on flywheel vs. body weight resistance in recreational athletes. J Strength Cond Res 35(2S): S188–S196, 2021—This study compares the effect of an isoinertial flywheel technology vs. a traditional gravity-dependent exercise protocol on modifiable factors associated with the incidence of hamstring strain (HAM) and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Furthermore, the effect on repeated sprint ability was also considered. Eighteen recreationally trained volleyball players completed one of the following 6-week protocols: (a) flywheel (FY) included 3 exercises using a YoYo isoinertial-squat machine and 3 exercises with a Versa-Pulley isoinertial device, and (b) gravity-dependent (GT) involved 6 similar exercises with no external resistance (participants' body weight). Both programs consisted in 2 sessions·wk −1 performing 2 sets of 8 repetitions with 2 minutes of rest. Outcomes included a 10-second tuck jump assessment (TJA), landing knee valgus score, hamstring and quadriceps concentric and eccentric isokinetic 60°·s −1 peak torque, optimal peak torque localization, conventional and functional hamstring-to-quadriceps ratio, and 30-m repeated shuttle sprint ability (RSSA) test. FY improved TJA (−2, interquartile range [IQR] = −3 to −1) and valgus (−1, IQR = −1 to 0) scores, hamstring eccentric (20.37, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 9.27–31.47 N·m) and concentric (17.87, 95% CI = 0.40–35.34 N·m) peak torque, as well as the RSSA (−0.28, 95% CI = −0.45 to −0.10 seconds), whereas GT only improved hamstring eccentric peak torque (21.41, 95% CI = 9.00–33.82 N·m). A 6-week protocol using flywheel technology seems to elicit better positive adaptations to protect athletes from HAM and ACL injuries and to enhance RSSA performance compared to exercising with no external resistance other than athletes' body weight.
P-glycoprotein expression predicts response to chemotherapy in previously untreated advanced breast cancer

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

This study was undertaken to define the role of P-glycoprotein (P-glyc), as a marker of multidrug resistance (MDR) and to determine if it would predict both response to chemotherapy and prognosis in 42 previously untreated patients with advanced breast carcinoma. P-glyc was assayed using the monoclonal antibody (Mab) JSB-1 using an immunocytochemical method. On the same tumours, the following biological features were also estimated: tumour angiogenesis, epidermal growth factor receptor, c-erbB-2 oncoprotein and growth fraction using immunohistochemistry with immunocytochemically factor VIII-related antigen, EGFR1 Mab, 21N antibody and Ki-67 Mab, respectively. Overall, 50% of carcinomas were JSB-1 positive and the presence of P-glyc was not significantly associated with any other factor, but it was significantly predictive of poor response with anthracycline based chemotherapy (p=0.03). Moreover, lack of initial response to chemotherapy was significantly correlated with the percentage of cells staining with the JSB-1 antibody (p=0.016). P-glyc expression and the proportion of cells staining as JSB-1 positive correlated with clinical stage and analysis showed that they significantly predicted response to chemotherapy only in stage IV patients (p=0.015 and p<0.001, respectively) whereas in stage III patients there was only a weak and non significant association with response. None of the other factors were predictive for response or prognosis. The present study indicates that intrinsic resistance seems to have an important role in the failure of chemotherapy in advanced breast cancer and the determination of P-glyc could be of value to the clinician in identifying those patients (with P-glyc-negative tumours) who are potentially responsive to conventional chemotherapy.
Knockdown of hsa_circ_0074298 suppressed the progression of pancreatic cancer by targeting the miR-519/SMOC2 axis

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

Abstract BACKGROUND: Pancreatic cancer (PC) is among the most malignant tumors in digestive system because of its fast progression, metastasis, as well as its resistance to chemotherapy. Former studies found that circRNAs that were differentially expressed were correlated with progression and gemcitabine (GEM)-resistance in PC, and hsa_circ_0074298 aberrant expression played a role in PC progression, but the regulatory mechanism was unclear. METHODS: The RT-qPCR was used to detect hsa_circ_0074298 expression in PC cell lines. The CCK8, colony formation, and Transwell assays were used to evaluate the effect of hsa_circ_0074298 on PC cell migration and proliferation. Bioinformatics and luciferase reporter experiments were used to characterize the regulatory mechanism. Nude mouse xenografts were generated to examine the effect of hsa_circ_0074298 on tumor growth. RESULTS: The present study showed that hsa_circ_0074298 expression increased significantly in both PC cell lines and PC tissues. Downregulation of hsa_circ_0074298 caused a significant decrease in PC cell proliferation and in nude mouse xenograft growth. Hsa_circ_0074298 silencing also increased chemotherapy sensitivity to GEM. Bioinformatics analysis indicated that hsa_circ_0074298 was a miR-519 sponge and that the SMOC2 gene was a miR-519 target. MiR-519 downregulation or SMOC2 overexpression restored cell proliferation, migration, and chemoresistance after hsa_circ_0074298 silencing. The dual luciferase reporter assay showed that hsa_circ_0074298 interacted with miR-519, and miR-519 binding to the SMOC2 3′-UTR, then suppressed posttranscriptional SMOC2 expression. CONCLUSIONS: Taken together, hsa_circ_0074298 functioned as a tumor promoter through a novel miR-519/SMOC2 axis, highlighting its possibility as a potential therapy for PC.
Assessment of alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency heterozygosity as a risk factor in the etiology of emphysema. Physiological comparison of adult normal and heterozygous protease inhibitor phenotype subjects from a random population.

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

For plethysmographic studies of lung mechanics and measurement of pulmonary diffusing capacity, 62 subjects were drawn from a randomly selected population sample. Data obtained from the 24 subjects of heterozygous phenotype for alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (PiMZ) were compared by age group with data from 38 normal (PiM) subjects matched for sex, age, and smoking history. Comparison of mean values by age group for lung volumes, diffusing capacity, lung elastic recoil, maximum expiratory flow, and the occurrence of frequency dependence of dynamic compliance revealed no differences between phenotype groups. There was no evidence of an accelerated effect of aging among PiMZ subjects when compared with normal counterparts nor was there evidence of an increased effect of smoking. From these data it appears that the PiMZ phenotype per se is not a risk factor in the development of emphysema.
UWB Miniature Antenna Based on the CRLH-TL with Increasing the Gain for Advanced Electromagnetic Requirements

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

In this paper, a novel ultra-wideband (UWB) miniature antenna based on the composite right-left handed transmission line (CRLH-TL) structure with enhancing the gain is proposed and investigated. By the embedded CRLH metamaterial (MTM) technology the antenna is presented with best in bandwidth, size, efficiency and radiation patterns. To realize the antenna characteristics, the Π-shaped gaps on the rectangular radiation patches are printed by standards manufacturing techniques. This antenna is constructed of two unit cells so that covers the impedance bandwidth (S11&lt;-10dB) of 2.25-4.7GHz, which corresponding to 70.5% feasible bandwidth. The presented antenna overall size is 10.8mm×6.9mm×0.8mm or 0.09λ0 × 0.05λ0 × 0.006λ0 at the operating frequency of f = 2.5 GHz (where λ0 is free space wavelength). The radiation peak gain and the maximum efficiency happened at 4.6 GHz, are 3.96dBi and 63.6%, respectively.
Caracterización morfofuncional de las voleibolistas escolares de Pinar del Río

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

The player of volleyball must be ready to carry out a large quantity of leaps per games, perform very quick displacements, and go over distances in repeated interventions with violent changes of direction and abrupt stops. The majority of actions are accompanied with jumps, these short and intense efforts are performed with the involvement of the neuromuscular system and the energy anaerobes mechanisms,mainly the |alactácido|. The work that is presented here shows the study carried out to the athletes from the Pinar del Río school teamat ages 13-15 years, with the objective to know their physical-functionalfeatures. To meet this goal scientific methodsfrom theoretical and empirical levels, like documents revision and measurement, were used which allowed proposed objectives fulfilment. The obtained results offer a group of important about morpho functionalfeatures of the studiedathletes which will facilitate valuable information to the trainers that will orientate the work of the training program.
Pathophysiological significance and modulation of the transient receptor potential canonical 3 ion channel

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

Abstract Transient receptor potential canonical 3 (TRPC3) protein belongs to the TRP family of nonselective cation channels. Its activation occurs by signaling through a G protein‐coupled receptor (GPCR) and a phospholipase C‐dependent (PLC) pathway. Perturbations in the expression of TRPC3 are associated with a plethora of pathophysiological conditions responsible for disorders of the cardiovascular, immune, and central nervous systems. The recently solved cryo‐EM structure of TRPC3 provides detailed inputs about the underlying mechanistic aspects of the channel, which in turn enables more efficient ways of designing small‐molecule modulators. Pharmacologically targeting TRPC3 in animal models has demonstrated great efficacy in treating diseases including cancers, neurological disorders, and cardiovascular diseases. Despite extensive scientific evidence supporting some strong correlations between the expression and activity of TRPC3 and various pathophysiological conditions, therapeutic strategies based on its pharmacological modulations have not led to clinical trials. The development of small‐molecule TRPC3 modulators with high safety, sufficient brain penetration, and acceptable drug‐like profiles remains in progress. Determining the pathological mechanisms for TRPC3 involvement in human diseases and understanding the requirements for a drug‐like TRPC3 modulator will be valuable in advancing small‐molecule therapeutics to future clinical trials. In this review, we provide an overview of the origin and activation mechanism of TRPC3 channels, diseases associated with irregularities in their expression, and new development in small‐molecule modulators as potential therapeutic interventions for treating TRPC3 channelopathies.
Composting of Farmyard and Chicken Manures through Aerobic, Anaerobic, Forced Aeration and Vermin Processes

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

أجريت هذه الدراسة في المزرعة التجريبية لهيئة البحوث الزراعية بشمبات لموسمين متتاليين 2014/2015 و 2015/2016 وكان الهدف العام من الدراسة هو الحصول على طريقة تحضير الكومة السمادية لتحسين نوعية السماد ومن ثم تحسين انتاجية المحصول. تم جمع مخلفات المزرعة ومخلفات الدواجن من مزرعة جامعة الخرطوم وكلية الانتاج الحيواني على التوالي وتم خلطهما بنسبة 1:10 (مخلفات المزرعة .زرق الدواجن) وأضيف لها ماء بــنسبة 50% من حجمها. تم تقسيم المادة المخلوطه الي اربعة أجزاء وتمت عملية التخمير بأربعة طرق هي: الطريقة الهوائية والتهويه الاجباريه (10 قدم مكعب في الدقيقه) و طريقة التخمير اللاهوائي (تم الدفن في عمق 90سم) واخري باضافة الصارقيل (1 كجم صارقيل / 2 كجم مادة عضوية) في تصميم كامل العشوائية. تم اخذ عينات من المادة المخمرة للتحليل كل شهر لتقدير الكربون العضوي والنيتروجين والفوسفور والبوتاسيوم كما تم تحليل الميكروبات. تم نضج السماد وذلك بانخفاض حجمه وتغير لونه إلي بني داكن وصار في شكل حبيبات ورائحته تشبه رائحة التربة المبللة. لوحظ ان نضج السماد تم في تلاتة شهور. أثبتت النتائج إن أفضل تحضير للسماد العضوي هو التحضير الهوائي تليه التهوايه الاجباريه في الموسمين. أوضحت النتائج أن عدد البكتريا كان اختلافه معنويا (P<0.05) بين التخمير الهوائي(82 ميكروجرام /سم3) والصارقيل (44 ميكروجرام/سم3). كانت نسبة النيتروجين (1.79%) والفسفور 0.48 ميليجرام/لتر والبوتاسيوم 1.12 ميليمول شحنه في اللتر في الموسم الأول وكانت قيمة النيتروجين (1.71%) والفوسفور 0.575 ملجرام في اللتر والبوتاسيوم 0.85 ميليمول شحنه في اللتر في الموسم الثاني وكانت المعاملة الهوائية تختلف معنويا (P<0.05) مقارنة ببقية المعاملات في الموسمين. بينما كان السماد العضوي من البوتاسيوم (0.86 ميليمول شحنه في اللتر) والفوسفور (0.398 ملجم/لتر) كان انخفاضهما معنويا (P<0.05) في التخمير اللاهوائي في الموسم الأول. تم تحليل عينات التربة قبل الزراعة وبعد الحصاد وكانت زيادة نيتروجين التربه (1.6%) والفوسفور (6 ميليجرام في اللتر) والبوتاسيوم (1 ميليمول شحنه في اللتر) معنويه (P<0.05) نتيجة كل المعاملات. بناءا على النتائج كانت طريقة التحضير الهوائي هي الافضل، لذا استخدم السماد المنتج بواسطة التهوية كسماد عضوي في تجربة حقلية بزراعة الذرة الشامية كمحصول مؤشر. استخدمت الجرعات التاليه من السماد الناتج من المعاملة الهوائيه: 2.5 و5.0 و7.5 طن/للهكتار مع الشاهد في تصميم كامل العشوائيه. أدت جرعة 5 طن/للهكتار إلي زيادة معنويه (P<0.05) في طول الساق ،عدد الأوراق ،سمك الساق و إنتاجية الحبوب مقارنة ببقية الجرعات. خلصت الدراسة إلي أن طريقة التحضير الهوائي هي الأفضل ويوصي بها نسبة لسهولتها ولإحتواء السماد الناتج علي نسبة عالية من النيتروجين والعناصر الغذائية الأخرى وتأثيره الإيجابي علي متغيرات نمو وإنتاجية الذرة الشامية. هنالك حاجة لمزيد من البحوث لإختبار فترة اطول للتهوية الاجبارية لتقليل فترة نضج السماد لانه جاء في المرتبة الثانية.
Flexible Search for ‘Spring Revolution’: Transnational Political Movement of Myanmarese Students in Korea

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

2021년 2월 1일 발생한 미얀마 군부의 쿠데타 이후 Z세대 청년 주도의 정치 운동이 시작되면서 한국에서도 미얀마 출신 유학생이 고국을 연결하는 초국적 정치 운동의 주체로 새롭게 등장하였다. 이 연구는 이들을 연구대상으로 삼아 다음과 같은 질문을 던진다. 국내의 미얀마 유학생의 초국적 정치 운동이 발현된 배경은 무엇인가? 유학생의 개별적이고 집단적인 초국적 정치 운동의 양상은 어떠한가? 초국적 정치운동의 과정에서 유학생과 한국사회의 연대는 어떻게 구성되는가?BR 유학생은 처음 경험한 쿠데타에 대한 충격 및 분노, 소셜 미디어를 통해 실시간으로 전달되는 고국의 상황을 배경으로 정치 운동에 참여한다. 쿠데타 당시 고국에 체류 중이었던 유학생은 집회 및 시위, 시민불복종운동과 같은 본국 내 정치 운동에 참여하는 동시에 한국어, 영어 등으로 미얀마의 상황을 국제사회에 알리는 초국적 정치 운동을 수행한다. 이러한 쿠데타 이전의 직간접적인 정치 참여 경험은 이들이 한국에서 초국적 정치 운동에 참여하는 동력이 된다.BR 미얀마 유학생이 한국에서 벌이는 초국적 정치 활동은 다양하고 유연하다는 특징을 보여준다. 이들은 개인적으로 기부와 함께 한국어 능력을 활용하여 미얀마의 상황을 한국 시민사회에 전하고 기록하는 활동을 하고 있다. 또한 초국적 정치 운동조직과 집단에 참여하여 공연, 헌혈 행사를 벌이며 유연하고 새로운 전략과 방식을 활용한다. 이러한 특징은 집회와 시위를 중심으로 전개되어온 기존의 미얀마 출신 이주민의 초국적 운동과는 사뭇 다르다. 더 나아가 청년세대 유학생은 한국 시민사회와도 다양한 방법으로 협력하며 초국적 운동의 효율성을 높이는데 기여하고 있다.BR 이 연구는 한국 사회에 일시적으로 거주하고 있는 미얀마 출신 유학생의 초국적 정치 운동에 참여하는 동기와 양상을 민족지적으로 탐색함으로써 이들의 인식과 실천의 단면을 구체적으로 드러냈다는 의의를 지니고 있다.
Carl Schmitt's The Nomos of the Earth: Four Corollaries

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

Research Article| April 01 2005 Carl Schmitt's The Nomos of the Earth: Four Corollaries Srinivas Aravamudan Srinivas Aravamudan Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google South Atlantic Quarterly (2005) 104 (2): 227–236. https://doi.org/10.1215/00382876-104-2-227 Cite Icon Cite Share Icon Share Twitter Permissions Search Site Citation Srinivas Aravamudan; Carl Schmitt's The Nomos of the Earth: Four Corollaries. South Atlantic Quarterly 1 April 2005; 104 (2): 227–236. doi: https://doi.org/10.1215/00382876-104-2-227 Download citation file: 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 Books & JournalsAll JournalsSouth Atlantic Quarterly Search Advanced Search The text of this article is only available as a PDF. 2005 by Duke University Press2005 Article PDF first page preview Close Modal You do not currently have access to this content.
The Effect of CTAB addition in ZnO Nanorods Optical Properties

Field: Materials Science (Physical Sciences)

ZnO nanorods have been successfully synthesized using precursor of zinc nitrate tetrahydrate and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) as the surfactant. The composition adopted is specified by the ratio of Zn(NO3)2·4H2O:CTAB = 1:0, 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3 (w/w) using hydrothermal method at temperature of 180 °C for 24 hours. The resulted ZnO nanorods were characterized by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and UVVis Spectrophotometer. The presence of CTAB addition was found to increase the crystal size. The TEM characterization results showed the formation of homogeneous rods in nano scale. Modified ZnO nanorods improved optical properties, attaining a band gap energy of ∼2.9 eV. The transmittance increases and the reflectance decreases with increasing CTAB.
Product Stewardship: A Viable Practice for the Industrial Hygienist

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

Abstract This chapter summarizes the principles and practice of Product Stewardship (PS) to give the reader a working understanding of this growing professional opportunity. PS is a significant regulatory, health, and environmental protection activity increasingly required for all commercial entities, that create, market, transport, import, or dispose of commercial products of all types. Many of the major chemical manufacturing, processing, and distribution companies are committed to performance programs through their various trade associations. All of these programs define elements and expectations for PS. The number and complexity of PS‐related regulations continues to grow globally with the implementation of registration, evaluation, and authorization of chemical, GHS, expanded EPA Chemical Data Reporting requirements, and a growing list of participating countries implementing chemical control regulations impacting global commerce. The typical qualifications and capabilities of a professional industrial hygienist compare well with the competency requirements for the practice of PS. Also, the involvement of government agencies, private advocacy groups, and other institutions in PS activities have been addressed.
Morphological Characterization of &lt;i&gt;Amaranthus palmeri&lt;/i&gt; x &lt;i&gt;A. spinosus&lt;/i&gt; Hybrids

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

The growth of clones of seven Amaranthus palmeri x A. spinosus hybrids was compared to type specimens of A. palmeri and A. spinosus.The hybrids came from the field where they were originally discovered and clones of the type specimens and hybrids were established under greenhouse conditions and used to compare growth rates.A. palmeri had the highest growth rate and A. spinosus the lowest growth rate based on height, node counts, and dry weight accumulation.A. palmeri also had the greatest number of days to flowering and A. spinosus the fewest.Hybrids had intermediary growth rates and days to flowering, but differed from each other with regard to sex identity.The hybrids were either dioecious like A. palmeri or, if monoecious, had patterns unlike A. spinosus.Spine length and texture also varied in hybrids and some were without spines.Hybrid 16Ci was short compared to all others and had succulent leaves and stems, which easily separated from the plant body.These hybridizations resulted in morphologically distinct types with acquisition of physical traits intermediate to the type specimens which may drive evolution of these species.
Disability hostility, harassment and violence in the UK

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

The 2012 London Paralympic Games were the subject of widespread media coverage and intense speculation about how sport might act as a catalyst for engendering positive perceptions of disability in the UK. The 2012 London Paralympics were notable for a rarely seen positive portrayal of disability in the British media. The hope was that this would lead to positive progressive societal attitudes towards disability and an erosion of often endemic social exclusion. Regrettably, evidence from disability-support groups post-September 2012, indicate that this optimism has yet to translate into tangible attitudinal or 'quality of life' improvements on the ground. Speculating, the offending behaviours of some Disability Hate Crime perpetrators may be driven by a response to psychological discomfort towards disability; for others it may be that disability is a stark reminder of the mortality of all human beings.
P14.01: Adenomyosis is significantly associated with recurrent miscarriage

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

To assess ultrasonographic presence of adenomyosis as a possible etiologic factor in women with recurrent miscarriage (RM) in comparison to a healthy population. A total of 132 women were assessed between March 2018 and December 2018. The study group consisted of women with recurrent miscarriage. The control group consisted of age and parity-matched healthy women. The ultrasonographic adenomyosis rates, using strict diagnostic criteria, were compared between the groups and the etiologic factors for recurrent miscarriage are elaborated in the study group. The ultrasonographic diagnosis of adenomyosis using at least two criteria was significantly higher in the study group when compared to the control group (19.7% vs. 6.1%, respectively; P = 0.035). The most common ultrasonographic finding was heterogenous myometrium. Among women with RM, we could diagnose at least one possible risk factor in 42 women (63.6%) including the diagnosis of adenomyosis. We detected adenomyosis in nine women who would formerly be designated as unexplained (13.6%), and 24 of the RM cases remained unexplained (36.4%). Adenomyosis is significantly associated with recurrent miscarriage. Together with anatomic defects, adenomyosis seems to be one of the two most common etiologic factors associated with recurrent miscarriage. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.
Our experience in first 100 cases of endoscopic carpal tunnel release: An Indian perspective

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

This study was done to determine the role of endoscopic carpal tunnel release in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and also to note the conversion rates of endoscopic to open release, causes for conversion and to analyse the learning curve of the operating surgeon for endoscopic procedure. A total of 100 consecutive idiopathic carpal tunnel cases were included who had undergone preoperative ultrasonography (USG) for assessment of carpal tunnel morphology. All patients were primarily scheduled for a standard single portal endoscopic release after excluding the contraindications for endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR). The conversion rate of endoscopic to open carpal tunnel release (OCTR) was analysed and reasons for conversion were established by an independent observer. Out of 100 patients, 74 (74%) underwent endoscopic release and 26(26%) underwent mini-open release. The conversion rates from endoscopy to open was noted to be 26%. Distal edge not being visualized in 14 cases (53%) was the most common cause for conversion followed by tight canal hindering the insertion of the scope in four cases (15.3%). In the first fifty cases in our study, 20 cases were converted to open release which amounted to 40% conversion rate, but in the next 50 subset of patients the conversion rates had dropped to 13.3%. Endoscopic carpal tunnel release can be accepted as the treatment of choice for the surgical decompression of carpal tunnel owing to decreased postoperative complications. One of the major limitations of the ECTR is the slow learning curve of a surgeon. Difficulty to visualise the distal edge of TCL was most common cause for conversion. With increasing experience of a surgeon in endoscopic release, the conversion rates would decrease. Level of study: level 4, decision analysis