jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
Investigating Engineering Student Learning Style Trends by Using Multivariate Statistical Analysis

Field: Decision Sciences (Social Sciences)

This study aims to use group technology to classify students at the classroom level into clusters according to their learning style preferences. Group technology is used, due to the realization that many problems are similar, and that by grouping similar problems, single solutions can be found for a set of problems. The Felder and Silverman style, and the index learning style (ILS) are used to find student learning style preferences; students are grouped into clusters based on the similarities of their preferences, by using multivariate statistical analysis. Based on the developed groups, instructors can use the proper teaching style to teach their students. The formation of clusters based on the statistical analyses of two sets of data collected from students of two classes at the same level, belonging to same engineering department indicates that each class has different learning style preferences. This is an eye-opener to educators, in that different teaching styles can be used for their students, based on the students’ learning styles, even though the students seem to have a common interest.
Written Mixed Language Variety in Multilingual South African Media: Intellectualisation of African Languages (isiZulu)

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

The South African Constitution embraces multilingualism and makes commitments aimed at promoting the use and development of indigenous languages. This paper investigates the extent to which different parts of government and other influential structures of society use the media in their attempt to make multilingualism a reality. Data were collected from the internet, billboards, newspapers and pamphlets, leading to qualitative analysis of written English and isiZulu code switching. The findings illustrate creative ways in which written switches occur at clause boundary, in the form of tags and within sentences. Such an approach is considered a step in the right direction towards the intellectualisation of African languages as it has the potential to contribute to the promotion of multilingualism.
End-to-end framework for QoS guarantee in heterogeneous wired-cum-wireless networks

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

With information access becoming more and more ubiquitous, there is a need for providing QoS support for communication that spans wired and wireless networks. For the wired side, RSVP/SBM has been widely accepted as a flow reservation scheme in IEEE 802 style LANs. In this paper, we investigate the integration of RSVP and a RSVP-like flow reservation scheme in wireless LANs, as an end-to-end solution for QoS guarantee in wired-cum-wireless networks. We propose WRESV, an RSVP-like flow reservation and admission control scheme for IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN. Using WRESV, wired/wireless integration can be easily implemented by cross-layer interaction at the access point. Main components of the integration are RSVP-WRESV parameter mapping, and the initiation of new reservation messages, depending on where senders/receivers are located. In addition, we also propose various optimizations for supporting multicast session, mobility management, and admission control.
Cash Waqf-Based Crowdfunding Model for Empowering Single Mother Entrepreneurs in Malaysia

Field: Business, Management and Accounting (Social Sciences)

This paper aims to explore the potential of cash waqf-based crowdfunding as a source to obtain funds for single mother entrepreneurs. It has been discovered that single mothers are physically, emotionally, and financially struggling to support their lives and perhaps their families. Based on the library research, this study applies the inductive approach and descriptive method in analysing with related works of literature. The finding acknowledges that crowdfunding is frequently argued as a viable alternative to traditional financial institutions. Nevertheless, this approach appears to be different for single mother entrepreneurs, also known as micro-enterprises, because the majority of them lack training, skills and management for attracting investors to support their business. As a result, the findings proposed a unique model of cash waqf-based crowdfunding fund for single mother entrepreneurs. Although this study is based on library research, its findings may not be applicable in terms of the theoretical aspects. Meanwhile, it still creates valuable contributions in accordance of developing a practical model of Islamic crowdfunding particularly cash waqf-based for single mother entrepreneurs in Malaysia. The special model of Islamic crowdfunding that is proposed by this study can potentially support single mother entrepreneurs, if it is applied to a real platform that may reduce the burden of the government bureaucracy because most of them lack financial constraints. Furthermore, this study expands the potential for the application of cash waqf-based crowdfunding as a practical solution for single mother entrepreneurs in Malaysia. Although Islamic crowdfunding is not a new research topic and applications of Islamic crowdfunding as a tool, empirical studies in this area are still limited, specifically investigating the use of Islamic crowdfunding. Despite the fact that this study is conceptual, it provides a practical model which can be utilised as a crowdfunding tool to empower entrepreneurs, especially single mothers.
Qualification of balance in opera houses : comparing different sound sources

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

The balance between singer and orchestra in opera houses has been receiving increasing interest in the recent years. This characteristics is in fact at the core of the functionality of opera houses and its tuning deserves great attention both in the qualification and in the design process. Unfortunately, a standardized method for the measurement of balance is still not available in the technical norms. In this work a set of data is measured in the Municipal Theatre of Modena and the use of omnidirectional and different directional sound sources to study the balance is investigated. In particular an antropometric sound source and two directional loudspeakers are compared and also two different omnidirectional sound sources are employed. Several combinations are obtained and the merits and the limits of the different measurement chains are presented and discussed. It is seen that a severe scatter of data may occur depending on the measurement chain. The results are also discussed in relation with former computer simulations in other theatres in order to fix the best available measurement chain for the qualification of balance.
Exploring children’s experiences of gender and heteronormative disruptive texts in early years classrooms

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

Early years classrooms are sites where children (re)create normative gender and heteronormative discourses. Research demonstrates that teachers can disrupt and broaden children’s understanding of normative discourses through read-aloud sessions with particular kinds of children’s literature. As a teacher-researcher, I conducted a four-week case study in my grade two classroom using poststructural feminism and queer theory as theoretical lenses to explore the ways in which the children experienced and understood literature that challenged the dominant discourses of gender and/or heteronormativity. The findings illustrate the ways in which the children misunderstood the text’s disruptive messaging, rejected the text’s disruptive messaging, and accepted the text’s disruptive messaging. In addition, the findings reveal the importance of explicit teaching to support the children in attending to and interpreting the discursive disruptions. The research demonstrates that teachers need to enlist a critical analysis of potential texts to use with young children, and to this end, I have compiled a list of 13 indicators to support teachers’ in selecting disruptive texts.
TECHNOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT IN SUNFLOWER CROP AND EXPRESSION OF OROBANCHE CUMANA ATTACK

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

The major objective of this paper are integrative studies that include the analysis of phytocoenoses of sunflower belonging to different geographical areas, focusing on crop rotation, hybrids of Helianthus annuus L. and the degree of infection with Orobanche cumana Wallr. in natural conditions of the field. The method used in the study was presented by the field observation and sociological survey in settlements across the center, south and north of Moldova, during July-August, 2014. \n The study conclude that infection with broomrape is preferentialy widespread in central and southern regions of Moldova, encountered forms in this regions are highlighting with the increased aggression. A distinct reaction of sunflower hybrids grown in different locations, to natural infection with Orobanche has been established. It has been found that cultivation of sunflower in well organized rotation (using as a preceding maize and wheat, with a return to the same field at least after 4 years) diminishes the number of infested by broomrape plants (3-15%).
Utilization of Audio Visuals in Increasing Students' Interest in Learning in Pancasila Education Subjects at SMP Negeri 12 Palu

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

This research aims to examine the effectiveness of using audio-visual media through animated videos at SMP Negeri 12 Palu in increasing students' interest in learning Pancasila education. The results show that the application of media such as video, animation, images and sound has succeeded in increasing interest in learning, understanding of the material, student participation, as well as critical and collaborative thinking skills. Audio visual media presents learning material in an interesting and interactive way, superior to conventional methods, because it is able to stimulate more senses. These findings emphasize the importance of audio-visual media in creating a comprehensive and motivating learning process for students. This research is a type of qualitative research with a descriptive approach which is a series of activities to obtain data that is as it is without being in certain conditions.
A Graph Is More Than Its Nodes: Towards Structured Uncertainty-Aware Learning on Graphs

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

Current graph neural networks (GNNs) that tackle node classification on graphs tend to only focus on nodewise scores and are solely evaluated by nodewise metrics. This limits uncertainty estimation on graphs since nodewise marginals do not fully characterize the joint distribution given the graph structure. In this work, we propose novel edgewise metrics, namely the edgewise expected calibration error (ECE) and the agree/disagree ECEs, which provide criteria for uncertainty estimation on graphs beyond the nodewise setting. Our experiments demonstrate that the proposed edgewise metrics can complement the nodewise results and yield additional insights. Moreover, we show that GNN models which consider the structured prediction problem on graphs tend to have better uncertainty estimations, which illustrates the benefit of going beyond the nodewise setting.
Research and Development Activities of Ocean Thermal Energy-Driven Development in Malaysia

Field: Energy (Physical Sciences)

The search for potential investors in the conversion of ocean thermal energy to power or hydrogen, and its spinoff projects in Malaysia and the region, continues. In the meantime, several pre-feasibility studies have been completed for selected sites, including that of Pulau Layang-Layang and Pulau Kalumpang (Sabah, Malaysia); Timor-Leste, and off Pulau Weh (Aceh, Indonesia). Various research projects have been completed such as the conversion of solar-thermal to the chilled-water system; the cooling of tropical soils for the culture of temperate crops; the design of offshore structure off the continental slope; hydrogen fuel production and distribution, deep seawater properties to reduce obesity, cholesterol and blood pressure; and the legal-institutional framework for the development of ocean thermal energy conversion. UTM Ocean Thermal Energy Centre (UTM OTEC) has entered into the Collaborative Research Agreement with the Institute of Ocean Energy of Saga University (Japan) to undertake joint research for the development of an experimental rig that introduces a hybrid system with stainless steel heat exchanger. Other aspects of this joint research would include a new design for 3 kW turbine, the introduction of nano-working fluids, the eDNA of intake waters, and improved productivity in the culture of high-value marine produce and products.
17 PREVENTION OF ANESTRUS USING AN INTRAVAGINAL PROGESTAGEN DEVICE COMBINED WITH 17ß-ESTRADIOL, GNRH, AND PGF2a AT 60 DAYS POSTPARTUM IN DUAL PURPOSE CROSSBRED ZEBU COWS

Field: Veterinary (Health Sciences)

In order to study the effect of an intravaginal device (sponge) impregnated with Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MAP) on estrus induction and fertility, an assay was carried out on a commercial farm located in Zulia state, Venezuela. Eighty-four noncyclic (milk progesterone level &lt; 0.5 ng/mL) suckled crossbred cows (B. taurus × B. indicus) at 60 days postpartum and 3–3.5 body condition score (scale 1–5) were randomly allotted to one of the following treatments: T1 (n = 22), intravaginal device impregnated with 250 mg of MAP during 7 days + 50 mg of MAP and 5 mg of 17ß-estradiol (17ß-E) i.m. on the day of device insertion (Day 0) and 1.5 mg of 17ß-E i.m. on Day 8 (Pregnaheat-E®; VIATECA, Venezuela); T2 (n = 28), 17ß-E given at Day 0 was replaced by 20 µg of busereline (Conceptal® Hoescht, A. Germany) + injection of 25 mg of dinoprost (Lutalyse® Pharmacia Upjohn, Kalamazoo, MI, USA) on Day 7 and 1.5 mg of 17ß-E 12 h after device removal (Day 8); T3 (control group; n = 34), without treatment. Animals detected in heat were inseminated in the uterine body 9 to 12 hours later in routine AM-PM. Pregnancy diagnose was carried out at 60 days after AI by transrectal examination. Studied variables were: estrus rate (ER), pregnancy rate (PR), anoestrus rate (AR), and partum-conception interval (PCI). Variables were analyzed by frequency procedures and chi-square test of Statistical Analysis System (SAS). PCI was analyzed by variance model (PROC GLM) and compared by Ls means. Results are shown in Table 1. T1 and T2 showed higher ER and PR (P &lt; 0.05) than T3. AR was lower (P &lt; 0.05) in T1 and T2 than T3. PCI was significantly reduced (P &lt; 0.05) in T1, but not in T2 versus T3. The cows treated with MAP showed greater estrus and pregnancy rate, shorter partum-conception interval and lower anoestrus rate than the control group. Treatment with the intravaginal device was effective to prevent postpartum anoestrus and to improve reproductive performance in dual purpose zebu crossbred suckled cows. Table 1. Effect of an intravaginal progestagen device on reproductive performance in crossbred Zebu cows
A disturbance management approach to improving the performance of batch process operations

Field: Decision Sciences (Social Sciences)

Scheduling of batch processes is a complex task, given the discontinuous nature of batch processes and their particular process characteristics, equipment-dependencies and sequence-dependencies. It has a major influence on the ultimate performance of batch processes. However, the scheduled performance is often not realized because production is not in conformance with the schedule. Disturbances such as production overruns or rush orders result in differences between the schedule and its realization, necessitating reactive scheduling. Therefore, in situations where the scheduling problem is complex and the impact of disturbances is large, scheduling optimization fails to contribute to improving the performance of batch processes. In this thesis an approach to disturbance management is presented. This approach will help to improve the performance of batch operations in those complex situations where the impact of disturbances is large. It is aimed at reducing disturbances and reducing their (negative) consequences. The approach that has been developed falls into two phases, an operational analysis phase and an operational improvement phase. In the analysis phase knowledge on disturbances is generated. To achieve the aims of disturbance management, this knowledge can be used in both initial and reactive scheduling as well as in reconsidering the position of the scheduling department in the company and in finding the causes of disturbances. Practical relevance and applicability of the approach are ensured by case studies in industrial practice and consultation of experts.
Severe pulmonary hypertension secondary to a parachute-like mitral valve, with the left superior caval vein draining into the coronary sinus, in a girl with Turner's syndrome

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

A 17-year-old girl with Turner's syndrome underwent two cardiac operations due to severe mitral stenosis with pulmonary hypertension, caused by a parachute-like mitral valve. The anomaly was associated with persistence of the left superior caval vein, which drained to the coronary sinus, and non-compaction of the left ventricular myocardium. The association of these lesions is rare in patients with Turner's syndrome.
R-(+)-α-lipoic acid inhibits endothelial cell apoptosis and proliferation: involvement of Akt and retinoblastoma protein/E2F-1

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

Lipoic acid was recently demonstrated to improve endothelial dysfunction or retinopathy not only in rats but also in diabetic patients. We tested the hypothesis that R-(+)-α-lipoic acid (LA) directly affects human endothelial cell (EC) function (e.g., apoptosis, proliferation, and protein expression), independent of the cells' vascular origin. Macrovascular EC (macEC), isolated from umbilical (HUVEC) and adult saphenous veins and from aortae, as well as microvascular EC (micEC) from retinae, skin, and uterus, were exposed to LA (1 μmol/l–1 mmol/l) with/without different stimuli (high glucose, TNF-α, VEGF, wortmannin, LY-294002). Apoptosis, proliferation, cell cycle distribution, and protein expression were determined by DNA fragmentation assays, [ 3 H]thymidine incorporation, FACS, and Western blot analyses, respectively. In macro- and microvascular EC, LA (1 mmol/l) reduced ( P < 0.05) basal (macEC, −36 ± 4%; micEC, −46 ± 6%) and stimulus-induced (TNF-α: macEC, −75 ± 11%; micEC, −68 ± 13%) apoptosis. In HUVEC, inhibition of apoptosis by LA (500 μmol/l) was paralleled by reduction of NF-κB. LA's antiapoptotic activity was reduced by PI 3-kinase inhibitors (wortmannin, LY-294002), being in line with LA-induced Akt phosphorylation (Ser 437 , +159 ± 43%; Thr 308 , +98 ± 25%; P < 0.01). LA (500 μmol/l) inhibited ( P < 0.001) proliferation of macEC (−29 ± 3%) and micEC (−29 ± 3%) by arresting the cells at the G 1 /S transition due to an increased ratio of cyclin E/p27 Kip (4.2-fold), upregulation of p21 WAF-1/Cip1 (+104 ± 21%), and reduction of cyclin A (−32 ± 11%), of hyperphosphorylated retinoblastoma protein (macEC: −51 ± 7%; micEC: −50 ± 15%), and of E2F-1 (macEC: −48 ± 3%; micEC: −31 ± 10%). LA's ability to inhibit apoptosis and proliferation of ECs could beneficially affect endothelial dysfunction, which precedes manifestation of late diabetic vascular complications.
The extent and survival of contamination of potato stocks in Scotland by Erwinia carotovora var. carotovora and E. carotovora var.atroseptica*

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

SUMMARY The following results were obtained when fifty‐seven bulk and crate‐stored commercial seed potato stocks from the East of Scotland were examined in 1966‐8 for contamination by pectolytic Erwinia spp. (1) Most tubers of all the cultivars and stocks examined, irrespective of whether they were obtained from blackleg‐infected or blackleg‐free crops, were contaminated with E. carotovora ; (2) some 80% of the Erwinia isolates obtained were identified as var. atroseptica , the rest being var. carotovora ; (3) the organisms survived in and on tubers for 6–7 months of bulk storage over the winter and up to planting time the following spring; (4) contrary to what is generally thought, the high incidence of contamination of all stocks, while suggesting that the seed itself is the major source of E. carotovora for the growing crop, emphasizes that other factors affect manifestation of blackleg in the field and soft rot in store.
A Finite Difference Method for Solving Unsteady Fractional Oldroyd-B Viscoelastic Flow Based on Caputo Derivative

Field: Mathematics (Physical Sciences)

In this paper, the effect of a fractional constitutive model on the rheological properties of fluids and its application in numerical simulation are investigated, which is important to characterize the rheological properties of fluids and physical characteristics of materials more accurately. Based on this consideration, numerical simulation and analytical study of unsteady fractional Oldroyd-B viscoelastic flow are carried out. In order to improve the degree of accuracy, the mixed partial derivative including the fractional derivative in the differential equation is converted effectively by integrating by parts instead of by direct discretization. Then, the stability, convergence, and unique solvability of the difference scheme are verified. The validity of the finite difference method is tested by making comparisons with analytical solutions for two kinds of fractional Oldroyd-B viscoelastic flow. Numerical results obtained using the finite difference method are in good agreement with analytical solutions obtained via the variable separation method. Viscoelastic characteristics of the unsteady Poiseuille flow are similar to the second-order fluid or integer-order Oldroyd-B fluid when the parameter is close to 0 or to 1. Oscillation characteristics of fractional viscoelastic oscillatory flow are similar to those of the classical viscoelastic fluid under the same condition. Compared with the previous research, the present work studies the rheological properties of fluids with the finite difference method, and the application of fractional constitutive models in describing the rheological properties of fluids is developed. Meanwhile, more cases reflecting the fractional-order characteristics are given. The present method can accurately capture the flow characteristics of unsteady fractional Oldroyd-B viscoelastic fluid and is applicable for the generalized fractional fluid.
The role of language in emotion regulation in bilingual children

Field: Psychology (Social Sciences)

The relation between language and emotion regulation has been explored by many researchers in the past. However, less focus has been put on bilingual children’s emotion regulation and language abilities. Therefore, this study examined bilingual children’s receptive vocabulary and its relation to three aspects of emotion regulation; namely, emotion knowledge, display rule knowledge, and regulation of emotional expression. 77 English-Mandarin bilingual children from Singapore were recruited. Bivariate correlations were run and the results showed that indeed, language abilities were correlated to children’s understanding of emotions. Both English and Mandarin receptive vocabulary were found to be correlated to emotion understanding in Mandarin after controlling for age. Display rule knowledge and regulation of emotional expression were not found to be significantly correlated to language. It is likely that children’s understanding of display rules and ability to regulate emotional expressions develop gradually. Other factors such as culture might have played a role in the results found in this study. Implications and future directions are discussed.