jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
‘To Boldly Go Where No Psychologist Has Gone Before”: Effects of Participation in Fandom Activities on Parasocial Relationships

Field: Psychology (Social Sciences)

The aim of the current research was to observe the effect that participating in fandom activities had on parasocial relationships. Research suggests that people who participate in fandom activities may feel excluded from society and experience loneliness; this is linked to symptoms of mental illness. It was further suggested that fan people often view fandom as a religion or way of life and that they are capable of forming relationships in their fandoms that mimic traditional social relationships so as to provide the same benefits. The data in this study comprised of twenty-three female participants who formed a targeted sample. They were asked to rate the intensity of their main parasocial relationship before and after they began participating in fandom activities, as well as asking the nature and frequency of which they participated in these behaviours. The data from the first set of questions was analysed using a Pearson’s Correlation, the second section, concerned with qualitative data was analysed using Thematic Analysis. Strengths and limitations of the research were discussed as well as practical applications and possible future research avenues.
The Occurrence of Pangasius polyuranodon Bleeker, 1852 (Teleostei: Pangasiidae) in Peninsular Malaysia with Remarks on the Comparative Morphology with Pseudolais micronemus (Bleeker, 1847) (Kehadiran Pangasius polyuranodon Bleeker, 1852 (Teleostei: Pangasiidae) di Semenanjung Malaysia dengan Ulasan tentang Morfologi Perbandingan Pseudolais micronemus (Bleeker, 1847))

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

This paper presents the first reliable record on the occurrence of the pangasiid catfish, Pangasius polyuranodon, in Peninsular Malaysia. It was previously unnoticed because of misidentification due to its close morphological appearance to Pseudolais micronemus. Pangasius polyuranodon can be positively distinguished from P. micronemus with a combination of characters: Distinctive palatal dentition with a large nearly squared vomerine tooth patch with small lateral palatine toothplates; longer maxillary and mandibular barbels; higher count of anal fin rays; higher counts of gill rakers on the first gill arch. Other characters are: longer caudal peduncle 19.84 ± 24.27% vs 18.35 ± 1.57% standard length (SL); wider anterior snout 35.49-40.60% head length (HL) and wider mouth 45.15-59.65% HL. This finding has important implications for taxonomy and conservation of indigenous Pangasiid catfishes, due to its close morphological appearance to the more abundant P. micronemus but with different biology and ecological behavior, thus necessitating different management and conservation strategies.
At Risk and Underserved: Veterans Treatment Court Team Member Perspectives on Service Delivery Challenges

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

As Veterans Treatment Courts (VTC) proliferate across the United States, questions have been raised about their capacity to provide critical services and support for justice-involved veterans. The current study examines the key decisions made by core VTC team members as justice-involved veterans move through each stage in the VTC process. This study presents in-depth interviews with 145 VTC team members from 20 court jurisdictions across the United States. Interviews revealed common challenges in meeting the service needs of VTC participants coalescing around five intercepts addressing challenges related to pre-entry, eligibility, service coordination and access, and veteran engagement. VTC team members' views about how best to provide services and support to justice-involved veterans are also highlighted. This study provides the unique perspectives of VTC team members on how to address these challenges in ways that will enhance their ability to offer services and provide support for justice-involved veterans.
Online Tracking of Reactive Power Reserve For Wind Farms

Field: Energy (Physical Sciences)

Effective monitoring of VAR capability and reactive power reserve (RPR) of wind farms is an essential approach to assess stability performance of power systems with high wind penetration. However, such information is essentially difficult to obtain because it is not only impacted by many factors like wind conditions and external power grid approximation, but also subject to internal operation constraints of wind farms. An optimal sensitivity based online tracking scheme and its algorithm is proposed in this paper to obtain accurate RPR of wind farms and adapt to impacting factors and internal constraints aforementioned. The simulation results based on an actual wind farm system in China further confirm the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
Age and growth of Polynemus heptadactylus Cuv. \nand Val. from the Bombay-Saurashtra region

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

The age and growth of Polynemus heptadactylus ware studied from the length \nfrequency distribution and by the annulus method using scales and otoliths. The lengths \nattained at the end of first through eighth years of life are 83 mm, 128 mm, 158 mm, \n188 mm, 213 ram, 237 mm, 255 rnm and 273 mm respectively as deduced from the length \nfrequency method. The studies on annuli revealed identical results for the first four \nyears of life. A 'larval ring' found on the otoliths of fish of above 26 mm was not \npresent on the scales. The causes of formation of annuli are not known at present.
The roles of the phosphate-binding proteins as virulence factors of Pseudomonads

Field: Immunology and Microbiology (Life Sciences)

Phosphate signaling and acquisition is critical for the bacterial response to phosphate limitation, and pathogenic bacteria may express a more virulent phenotype when they scavenge phosphate from a host. Among such pathogens is Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a conditional and opportunistic pathogen that can cause lethal sepsis when it colonizes the gut of critically-ill patients. Several multi-drug-resistant strains of P. aeruginosa recently isolated from such patients form newly-described outer surface appendages with abundant PstS proteins that promote bacterial adhesion to intestinal epithelial cells. In this thesis we have expanded similar investigations to DING proteins that like PstS belong to the high affinity phosphate binding proteins in P. aeruginosa but have a high level of sequence identity to eukaryotic DING proteins. Similar appendages were identified in wellcharacterized P. aeruginosa PA14, but in much smaller numbers, correlating with higher production of these proteins in clinical isolates, compared to PA14, at the threshold phosphate concentrations for DING and PstS gene expression. Appendage production could be increased in PA14 by overexpression of DING and/or PstS. Comparative analysis of commonly-used laboratory strains of P. aeruginosa and P. fluorescens indicated that the appendage assembly mechanism is strain-specific, but will incorporate heterologous recombinant DING family proteins. Production of both proteins was dependent on the lowphosphate regulatory protein PhoB, and secretion was dependent on the alternative type II secretion system Hxc, however, formation of appendages was independent of Hxc. The appendages were transformed to amorphous globules by 10 mM phosphate, suggesting that phosphate limitation is critical for both forming and maintaining appendage structure. Investigation into the mechanism of formation of these appendages revealed that they may develop as outer membrane extrusions. We further investigated the virulence potential of PstS/DING-containing appendages on the pathogenicity of P. aeruginosa against cultured intestinal epithelium. Both proteins play a significant role in bacterial adhesion only when expressed at very high levels, with a minor role in cytotoxicity towards intestinal epithelial cells. Recombinant DING proteins have the potential to disrupt the intestinal epithelial layer, inducing changes in the epithelial proteome and exerting cytotoxic effects. In summary, this thesis addresses the virulence potential of DING/PstS family proteins.
India's Quest for Security: Defence Policies, 1947–1965. By Lome J. Kavic. (Berkeley and Los Angeles: University of California Press. 1967. Pp. 263. $7.95)

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

India's Quest for Security: Defence Policies, 1947–1965. By Lome J. Kavic. (Berkeley and Los Angeles: University of California Press. 1967. Pp. 263. $7.95) Get access India's Quest for Security: Defence Policies, 1947–1965. By Kavic Lome J.. (Berkeley and Los Angeles: University of California Press. 1967. Pp. 263. $7.95.) Norman D. Palmer Norman D. Palmer University of Pennsylvania Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The American Historical Review, Volume 73, Issue 4, April 1968, Pages 1226–1227, https://doi.org/10.1086/ahr/73.4.1226-a Published: 01 April 1968
Outcomes of external versus internal fixation for traumatic lower limb fractures in low- and middle-income countries

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Aims Lower limb fractures are common in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and represent a significant burden to the existing orthopaedic surgical infrastructure. In high income country (HIC) settings, internal fixation is the standard of care due to its superior outcomes. In LMICs, external fixation is often the surgical treatment of choice due to limited supplies, cost considerations, and its perceived lower complication rate. The aim of this systematic review protocol is identifying differences in rates of infection, nonunion, and malunion of extra-articular femoral and tibial shaft fractures in LMICs treated with either internal or external fixation. Methods This systematic review protocol describes a broad search of multiple databases to identify eligible papers. Studies must be published after 2000, include at least five patients, patients must be aged > 16 years or treated as skeletally mature, and the paper must describe a fracture of interest and at least one of our primary outcomes of interest. We did not place restrictions on language or journal. All abstracts and full texts will be screened and extracted by two independent reviewers. Risk of bias and quality of evidence will be analyzed using standardized appraisal tools. A random-effects meta-analysis followed by a subgroup analysis will be performed, given the anticipated heterogeneity among studies, if sufficient data are available. Conclusion The lack of easily accessible LMIC outcome data, combined with international clinical guidelines that are often developed by HIC surgeons for use in HIC environments, makes the clinical decision-making process infinitely more difficult for surgeons in LMICs. This protocol will guide research on surgical management, outcomes, and complications of lower limb shaft fractures in LMICs, and can help guide policy development for better surgical intervention delivery and improve global surgical care. Cite this article: Bone Jt Open 2024;5(11):1020–1026.
The evolution of material culture diversity among Iranian tribal populations

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

Book description: This volume offers an integrative approach to the application of evolutionary theory in studies of cultural transmission and social evolution and reveals the enormous range of ways in which Darwinian ideas can lead to productive empirical research, the touchstone of any worthwhile theoretical perspective. While many recent works on cultural evolution adopt a specific theoretical framework, such as dual inheritance theory or human behavioral ecology, Pattern and Process in Cultural Evolution emphasizes empirical analysis and includes authors who employ a range of backgrounds and methods to address aspects of culture from an evolutionary perspective. Editor Stephen Shennan has assembled archaeologists, evolutionary theorists, and ethnographers, whose essays cover a broad range of time periods, localities, cultural groups, and artifacts.
Stability of switched systems: a Lie-algebraic condition

Field: Mathematics (Physical Sciences)

We present a sufficient condition for asymptotic stability of a switched linear system in terms of the Lie algebra generated by the individual matrices. Namely, if this Lie algebra is solvable, then the switched system is exponentially stable for arbitrary switching. In fact, we show that any family of linear systems satisfying this condition possesses a quadratic common Lyapunov function. We also discuss the implications of this result for switched nonlinear systems.
Fort Moore

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

Research Article| September 01 1946 Fort Moore Bert H. Cocks Bert H. Cocks Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar The Quarterly: Historical Society of Southern California (1946) 28 (3): 88–98. https://doi.org/10.2307/41168092 Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Peer Review Share Icon Share Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation Bert H. Cocks; Fort Moore. The Quarterly: Historical Society of Southern California 1 September 1946; 28 (3): 88–98. doi: https://doi.org/10.2307/41168092 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 ContentSouthern California Quarterly Search This content is only available via PDF. Article PDF first page preview Close Modal You do not currently have access to this content.
A Study on the Reaction Mechanisms of Protein with BPR-Zn(II) as Spectrum Probe and Its Analytical Application

Field: Chemistry (Physical Sciences)

Abstract Abstract The research on the reaction of the metal complex (BPR-Zn2+) as spectrum probe for protein in alkaline medium was conducted in this paper. The experiments indicate that the ternary complex between BPR-Zn2+ complex and protein could be used as a method for protein determination. The reaction conditions, interference materials and sample were studied. A dual-wavelength method is applied to obtain the binding number of spectroscopic probe bound on molecular protein and the reaction mechanism was studied. Key Words: ProteinBromopyrogallo redZincSpectroscopic probe
Conservation of Hibiscus acetosella germplasm by seed cryopreservation

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

Hibiscus acetosella (Malvaceae) is a shrub of great importance for landscaping, food and medicinal purposes. The objective of this study was to preserve H. acetosella germplasm by seed cryopreservation. Half of the seed batch was scarified and the other half was kept intact. Cryopreservation occurred by immersion in liquid nitrogen for 1 hour. Moisture content (MC%), germination percentage (G%), germination speed index (GSI), normal seedling formation (NS%), shoot length (SL), dry matter (DM), biometry and plant survival were evaluated after treatment. MC% ranged between 7.7% and 6.65% in intact and scarified seeds, respectively. Scarification raised G% and GSI compared to intact seeds. Intact and scarified seeds had 100% and 70% NS%, respectively, when not cryopreserved. Cryopreservation reduced NS% to 62% and 12.75%, respectively. The highest SL was observed in intact and non-cryopreserved seeds, with an average of 10.21 cm in height. However, the cryopreservation of intact seeds reduced SL by about 50%, and scarification led to a further reduction, either with (3.32 cm) or without (2.47 cm) cryopreservation. Seedlings from intact and non-cryopreserved seeds showed higher DM in relation to seedlings from cryopreserved seeds. The association of cryopreservation and scarification further reduced DM. The cryopreservation of intact seeds yielded 100% survival at the end of the acclimatization process. However, cryopreservation of scarified seeds reduced the survival percentage to 15%. Changes in color were observed for seeds scarified and subjected to cryopreservation. Thus, cryopreservation is considered an efficient technique for the conservation of intact H. acetosella seeds in the long term.
Cyclodextrins in Polymer Synthesis: A “Green” Route to Fluorinated Polymers via Cyclodextrin Complexes in Aqueous Solution

Field: Chemical Engineering (Physical Sciences)

Materials made from fluorinated poly(methacrylates) are outstanding due primarily to two special characteristics, hydrophobicity and lipophobicity. Typically, they show strong antifriction and antiadhesive properties. The established technical synthesis of fluoropolymers is preferentially carried out by radical polymerization techniques in aqueous emulsions in the presence of fluorinated surfactants, or in organic solvents with chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) acting as cosolvents. Tnhe demand for environmentally friendly production of various fluoropolymers by using smaller amounts of organic solvents and the abandonment of ozone layer destroying CFCs is a challenge for both industry and scientists. The homopolymerization of different fluorinated methacrylates and acrylates, and also their copolymerization with different kinds of suitable non-fluorinated winyl monomers such as styrene and stearyl methacrylate in water was easily achieved by the free-radical-inidiated polymerization of cyclodewtrin-monomer host-guest complexes in water without any added surfactant or cosolvent.
Automatic Road Extraction From Dense Urban Area by Integrated

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

Automated and reliable 3D city model acquisition is an increasing demand. Automatic road extraction from dense urban areas is a challenging issue due to the high complex image scene. From imagery, the obstacles of the extraction stem mainly from the difficulty of finding clues of the roads and complexity of the contextual environments. One of the promising methods to deal with this is to use data sources from multi-sensors, by which the multiple clues and constraints can be obtained so that the uncertainty can be minimized significantly. This paper focuses on the integrated processing of high resolution imagery and LIDAR (LIght Detection And Ranging) data for automatic extraction of grid structured urban road network. Under the guidance of an explicit model of the urban roads in a grid structure, the method firstly detects the primitives or clues of the roads and the contextual targets (i.e., parking lots, grasslands) both from the color image and lidar data by segmentation and image analysis. Evidences of road existing are contained in the primitives. The candidate road stripes are detected by an iterative Hough transform algorithm. This is followed by an procedure of evidence finding and validation by taking advantage of high resolution imagery and direct height information of the scene derived from lidar data. Finally the road network is formed by topology analysis. In this paper, the strategy and corresponding algorithms are described. The test data set is color ortho-imagery with 0.5 m resolution and lidar data of Toronto downtown area. The experimental results in the typical dense urban scene indicate it is able to extract the roads much more reliable and accurate by the integrated processing than by using imagery or lidar separately. It saliently exhibits advantages of the integrated processing of the multiple data sources for the road extraction from the complicated scenes. 1.
“I wish they heard my story rather than my conditions.” –A qualitative exploration of young people’s experiences during mental health assessment in the UK

Field: Psychology (Social Sciences)

Poor mental health can present a significant impact on young people’s quality of life. Mental health assessment may detect issues early and select appropriate treatments to prevent a worsening of symptoms. However, current research suggests that rates of non-attendance for mental health services are high amongst young people, possibly due to negative assessment experiences. Despite their potential importance, little research has explored the experiences of young people during mental health assessments. We recruited 12 culturally diverse young people who have had a mental health assessment within the last 18 months. They participated in semi-structured online interviews exploring their experiences during assessment. We analysed the data using reflexive thematic analysis. Young people with lived experience helped identify the themes for data analysis. Three themes were identified: importance of person-centred care, systematic barriers and safe space . Overall, participants reported an unfulfilled desire for holistic and personalized care that prioritises their needs over meeting systematic requirements. Assessment was frequently characterised by a lack of agency and dismissal of experiences, generating disengagement. Young people who reported a more positive experience of assessment identified factors including a warm environment that facilitated engagement and prepared participants for upcoming support. The results suggest that, although mental health assessments have the potential to detect mental health issues early and facilitate subsequent treatment engagement, young people often experience them negatively. Frequently, they are perceived as impersonal and rigid, presenting a barrier to help-seeking. In light of these issues, there is a need to prioritise the implementation of person-centred care in assessment practices.
Emerging Diagnosis Improvements and Treatments of Mild to Traumatic Brain Injuries

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

This review paper evaluates the current clinical and research practices for diagonising and treating TBI and mTBI. It provides an overview of the new emerging treatments for mTBI and TBI that are in varying stages of research. The paper analyzes the shortcomings and practices of diagnosing mTBI and TBI and also evaluates new and potentially break-through mTBI and TBI treatments such as Iron Chelators, Cellular Therapy, Cannabinoid Receptor Treatment, Electroaccupuncture, and Transcanial Magnetic Stimulation. While the current method of diagnosis for severe TBI is sound, mTBIs remain largely undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. This paper identifies the limitations of current neuroimaging and diagnostic techniques for mTBI and TBI. There are many current treatments for the primary symptoms/damage of TBI and mTBI (severe swelling, trauma, neuroinflammation, edema, diffuse axonal damage, and loss of consciousness). However, there is little or no treatment for secondary injuries (personality shifts, free iron collection, cognitive deficits in short-term memory, abstract reasoning, and many unique deficits dependent on the site of injury). This review paper seeeks to evaluate emerging research and diagnostic methods and explores possible new directions for diagnosis and conceivable conjunction therapies to treat multiple aspects and deficits of mTBI and TBI.