jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
The nexus between customer equity and brand switching behaviour of millennial Muslim consumers

Field: Business, Management and Accounting (Social Sciences)

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of customer equity on the brand-switching behaviour of millennial Muslim consumers in Pakistan and Malaysia using the theory of planned behaviour framework. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from 706 millennial Muslim consumers from two universities in each country through a self-administered questionnaire using a multi-cluster probability sampling and were analysed using structural equation modelling. Findings The findings demonstrate that the customer equity dimensions (awareness of American brands, perceived quality and image of American brands) are significantly different between the two countries, and moreover, customer equity strongly influences the brand-switching intention behaviour in both countries, and this consequently influences the actual brand-switching behaviour. Practical implications This study is important for those firms who have many prospective switchers and Muslim consumers, because it is essential to understand why brand-switching behaviour occurs, and to what extent such firms can discourage such consumers from leaving the brand. Originality/value This is the first paper of its kind to examine the brand-switching behaviour of millennial Muslim consumers in two different cultures.
Prevalence of Anemia among Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infected Patients Accessing Healthcare in Federal Medical Center Keffi, Nigeria

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Background: Anemia is an underestimated but important condition to reckon with among HIV infected people especially as it affects their morbidity and mortality. Aim and Objective This study was therefore aimed at determining the prevalence, burden and risk factors associated with anemia in this group.
Methodology: A cross sectional study was carried out among 300 consenting HIV positive adults between April–August 2014. A blood sample was obtained from each participant by venipuncture and the hemoglobin concentration was determined by an auto-analyzer. The World Health Organization definition and classification of anemia toxicity and severity were used to interpret the results.
Results: An overall anemia prevalence of 64% was observed with 7.8% of them categorized as having severe anemia. The association of anemia with age, gender, CD4 counts, HAART and occupation was not statistically significant.
Conclusion: The 64% prevalence of anemia reported in this study was high. There is a need for routine evaluation of HIV infected people for anemia.
Transcavernous Approach for Microsurgical Clipping of Ruptured Right Superior Cerebellar Artery Aneurysm with Cadaveric Stepwise Video Illustration

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Abstract Superior cerebellar artery (SCA) aneurysms are rare. The management options are not well defined. There is increasing role of endovascular treatment for all aneurysms, especially for aneurysms of the posterior circulation. However in some situations (wide base, dysmorphic features) coiling is not feasible. The surgical management of these aneurysms has its own distinct complexity and requires careful planning. The classic pterional or subtemporal approaches had its own limitation in proper visualization of the neurovascular anatomy. In this video, we describe the technical nuances of transcavernous sinus approach for microsurgical clipping SCA and A-comm aneurysms. We present the case of a 67-year-old RHF who presented with ruptured right-sided SCA aneurysm. She complained of Headache, confusion, and double vision. On physical examination, she had no focal deficits and was Hunt and Hess grade 3. A brain computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a subarachnoid hemorrhage Fisher's grade 4. A brain CT angiography (CTA) demonstrated an aneurysm at the origin of right SCA. The patient had failed attempt of endovascular coiling and she underwent microsurgical clipping. Stepwise demonstration of the approach with cadaveric anatomical dissection is illustrated. The technique presented here allows for safe clipping of the aneurysm through the cavernous sinus. The approach allows for good exposure of the aneurysm and the surrounding structures. Care is taken to visualize the perforators to avoid any devastating brain stem infarction during the clipping. The transcavernous sinus is a robust approach with good visualization of the neurovascular structures allowing safe aneurysm clipping in this location. The link to the video can be found at: https://youtu.be/oE-HyDASiKM.
Self-Efficacy to Engage in Physical Exercise and Walking Ability Best Predicted Exercise Adherence after Stroke

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

Aim . To describe exercise preferences and to investigate the contribution of exercise preferences, walking ability, and current levels of physical activity in predicting exercise adherence in individuals with chronic stroke. Methods . For this exploratory study, exercise adherence was measured using the first question of the first section of the Exercise Preference Questionnaire (stroke)-Brazil (EPQ (stroke)-Brazil). Nine independent variables were included as potential predictors of exercise adherence: the seven factors of the EPQ (stroke)-Brazil, walking speed, and level of physical activity. Results . Participated 93 individuals with stroke, who had a mean age of 62 (SD 12) years and a mean time since the onset of the stroke of 58 (SD 67) months. The most preferable exercise was walking. Logistic regression analysis revealed that self-efficacy to engage in physical exercise and walking ability predicted and explained 80% of the variance in exercise adherence. Conclusion . The findings showed that feeling able to perform physical exercise and having higher walking ability predicted higher exercise adherences in individuals with chronic stroke. The knowledge of potential contributors to exercise adherence may help in designing exercise programs for individuals with stroke.
XMM − Newton observations of the hot spot galaxy NGC 2903

Field: Physics and Astronomy (Physical Sciences)

We report on the first deeper X-ray broad-band observation of the hot spot galaxy NGC 2903 obtained with XMM-Newton. X-ray imaging and spectra of the spiral barred galaxy were obtained from XMM-Newton archival data to study its X-ray population and the conditions of the hot gas in its central region. We investigate the spectral properties of the discrete point-source population and give estimates of their X-ray spectral parameters. By analysing the RGS spectra, we derive temperature and abundances for the hot gas located in its central region. A total of six X-ray point sources (four of them ULX candidates) were detected in the energy range of 0.3-10.0 keV located within the galaxy D25 optical disk. Three of these sources are detected for the first time, and one of them with a luminosity of higher than 10^39 erg/s. After fitting three different models, we were able to estimate their luminosities, which are compatible with those of binaries with a compact object in the form of black holes (BHs) rather than neutron stars (NSs). We extracted the combined first-order RGS1 and RGS2 spectra of its central region, which display several emission lines. Both O\,{\sc vii} $f$ and $r$ lines seem to be of similar strength, which is consistent with the presence of the collisionally ionized gas that is typical of starburst galaxies. We fitted the spectrum to a model for a plasma in collisional ionization equilibrium (CIE) and the continuum was modelled with a power law, resulting in a plasma temperature of T = 0.31 \pm 0.01 keV and an emission measure EM \equiv n_Hn_eV =6.4_{-0.4}^{+0.5}\times 10^{61}$~cm$^{-3}. We also estimated abundances that are consistent with solar values.
Design and Evaluation of the Walking Cane Handle Grip

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

This study seeks to optimize the grip shape of canes used as walking aids. We developed a prototype shaped to reduce the dorsiflexion of the wrist joint, which we believe is a cause of wrist pain. The stability of the prototype grip is evaluated using a floor reaction force gauge based on a Nintendo Wii Balance Board [RVL-021]. The grips of conventional (S grip) and the prototype (P grip) cane were compared to find a significant difference in the behavior of anterior-posterior movement. These results indicate that the prototype showed good weight shift, and that the proposed grip design improved the stability of weight transfer during walking.
Weight predictions from the best total weight model (TWM) (black lines) over time including data (grey dots) for all beehives.

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

<p>Localities Uddevalla (UD) and Nordens Ark (NA) are identifying the specific beehives (1–16) at each place including description of the subspecies. Beehive 4 at NA was found to be queen-less which likely caused the weight to decrease more than the other colonies.</p>
[Effect of Hemoclar on lipid metabolism and the clinical picture of ischemic heart disease].

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

The article discusses the results of treatment of 38 patients suffering from ischemic heart disease with hemoclar given in a dose of 200 mg for 25-34 days. Ergometry was carried out and the values of lipid metabolism and creatine phosphokinase activity were studied before and after treatment. The drug caused noticeable decrease in the lipid level, mainly in types IIb and IV hyperlipoproteinemia. Medication with hemoclar was attended by a decrease in the frequency and strength of the anginal attacks and by a lesser increase in the activity of creatine phosphokinase during a load. No side-effects were recorded.
Programmable System on Chip Distributed Communication and Control Approach for Human Adaptive Mechanical System

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

Abstract: Problem statement: Communication and control are two main components in any Mechatronics system. They can be designed either by centralized or decentralized approach. Both approaches can be chosen based on application designed and specific requirements of the designer. In this study, decentralized or normally called distributed approach was selected to solved communication and control of a human adaptive mechanical system namely Intelligent Chair Tools (ICT). The ICT seating system is powered by thirty six intelligent pneumatic actuators to facilitate investigation of chair shapes from spring and damping effect of seating and backrest surface. Three studies are proposed from the sitting experiments namely chair shapes, chair spring and chair damping properties. Approach: PSoC microcontroller was selected based on its features of having configurable analog and digital blocks. Its flexible modules and programmable peripherals ease designer in designing the communication and control of ICT in improved and faster way. Three protocols of USB, SPI and I 2 C were used for the communication system of ICT using PSoC. Flow charts of each communication protocols algorithms were discussed. On the other hand, the control system used PSoC’s ADC and counter modules to read inputs of pressure and encoder respectively. PWM module is used to control the valve and data communication was achieved using I 2 C module. Block diagram of unified control
Longitude, Forest Fragmentation, and Plant Size Influence Cycas micronesica Mortality Following Island Insect Invasions

Field: Environmental Science (Physical Sciences)

Island invasions may cause severe changes in biodiversity, but the factors that influence these changes are not well understood. We established 120 plots in Cycas micronesica habitats throughout Guam in 2005 following the invasion of the armored scale Aulacaspis yasumatsui, then observed plant mortality through 2020. We used transects in Yap as benchmarks, as the Yap C. micronesica population is not threatened. The initial Guam plots contained about 1600 seedlings, 1160 juveniles, and 1240 mature plants per ha. Seedling mortality was 100% by 2006, juvenile mortality was 100% by 2014, and the 2020 census revealed 96% mortality of the plant population. Localities in western Guam and isolated forest fragments exhibited the greatest mortality, with 100% extirpation from two fragmented western localities. The juvenile and mature trees in Yap were unchanged from 2010 to 2018, but the seedling count was heterogeneous among the years. Constrained recruitment from seedlings to juveniles explained these dynamics. Yap transects contained about 6120 seedlings, 3400 juveniles, and 1250 mature plants per ha. Biological control of the invasive insects remains the acute conservation action needed for the Guam population. Lessons learned may be useful in other regions where invasions of non-native pests threaten biodiversity.
Freezing Methods of Foods

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

Food preservation by freezing is a process based on the effect of low temperatures in a range of –2 to –18°C for commercial purposes, although lower temperatures can be used. Food items have direct contact with the freezing medium, similar to air systems, in which the freezing process is completed very quickly, generating frozen food products of superior quality. Ultrasound is a relatively new technology, and has been applied to some foods as a pretreatment of freezing; it has proven to be very useful for controlling both the nucleation and the crystallization growth processes, by generating nucleation sites. Raw food materials change with time, the overall cost for freezing preservation being lower than that for canning and/or drying if the freezer can be kept full. Plate freezers are only suitable for regular-shaped food materials or blocks, such as fish or meat, as they favor good contact between the surfaces of the plates and the food item.
Comments on "Design techniques for improved capacitor area efficiency in switched-capacitor biquads" by H. Quiting and W. Sansen

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

In the above-titled paper (see ibid., vol.CAS-34, p.1590-9, 1987) a method for calculating the capacitance ratio constraint for optimal dynamic range is developed. The authors point out that the mathematical derivation of the capacitance ratio constraint for optimal dynamic range is a formidable task. They employ a set of simplifications, which leads to results that are only applicable for special filter types and parameters. The commenters report that if the derivation is carried out, results that are valid for the general case are obtained after some pages of algebra. They give the solutions and demonstrate the usefulness of their general analysis by means of an example, the E-filter, from the paper.< >
Prevalence of Class I Integrons among Multidrug-resistant Gram-negative Bacterial Isolates from Tertiary Care Hospital, South India

Field: Immunology and Microbiology (Life Sciences)

Integrons are the special group of mobile genetic elements which can acquire, shuffle and spread antimicrobial resistance genes. They mediate drug resistance among Enterobacteriaceae and Non-fermenters. The present study investigation was undertaken to envisage the presence of Class I integrase gene among multidrug resistant Gram-negative bacteria. In this prospective study, 60 bacterial isolates from various clinical specimens were subjected to routine identification and susceptibility testing by conventional methods. Later the isolates were subjected for detection of intI1 gene by conventional PCR. The overall prevalence of intI1 gene among the clinical isolates was 60% (36/60) in our study. Class I integrase gene distribution among multidrug resistant bacteria was 80% (24/30) in comparison to non-multidrug resistant bacteria 43.34% (13/30). Antibiotics that were linked to Class I Integrons and shown to be statistically significant (p = 0.05) included ampicillin, aztreonam, ciprofloxacin, cefazolin, cefepime and tobramycin all showed high levels of resistance. Prevalence of intI1 gene was high among Enterobacteriaceae than Non-fermenters. There is a significant association between intI1 gene and multidrug resistance among these pathogens. Klebsiella species are highly multidrug resistant in comparison to other isolates and all of them harboured intI1 gene. Integrons can be a platform for the discovery of certain new metabolic pathways which can bring revolution in the field of antibiotic drug resistance. The information on the Integrons will aid us in prompt utilization of antimicrobial agents for the treatment.
Which Is the Key To Predict the Treatment Response to Definitive Chemoradiotherapy for Esophageal Cancer by Routine Endoscopy, Timing, Biopsy or Endoscopic Findings?

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Purpose: Definitive chemoradiotherapy (CRT) plays an important role in non-surgical treatment of esophageal cancer (EC). An early and accurate assessment of non-complete response (non-CR) at the primary site is very difficult by endoscopy. This study investigated when and how to screen local response to definitive CRT for EC for the early attempt of salvage therapy by routine endoscopy. Methods: Eighty-one patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma treated with definitive CRT (60Gy) were examined according to histological results of biopsy (with or without definite viable cancer cells) and endoscopic findings (with or without stenosis). CR at the primary site was defined 6 months after the completion of CRT by all the followings; endoscopically invisible residual tumor, disappearance of ulcer and stenosis, and no cancer cells in successive biopsies. Endoscopy was performed 1 week, 1, 3 and 6 months after the completion of CRT. Results: CR and non-CR at the primary site were found in 42 and 22 patients, respectively, and 17 were not evaluated due to death or massive progressive disease within 6 months. At the point of 1 week, 35 (83%) out of CR patients did not have stenosis, whilst 14 (64%) out of non-CR had stenoses. Of 21 patients with stenosis at this point, 6 obtained natural improvement without dilation and achieved CR. Of 12 patients who needed dilation at several points, 11 proved non-CR. Histopathological evaluation by biopsy was difficult in all patients at 1 week, in many at 1 month, and some at 3 months. Viable cancer cells were obtained after massive progression or only in clearly residual tumor. Conclusions: Endoscopic findings 1 week after CRT may be useful to screen poor response. Biopsy was of no use for the early detection of non-CR. Prolonged ulceration and stenosis strongly suggests poor response more than 1 month after CRT, so the other modalities including PET should be immediately considered regardless of histological confirmation.
Comparative study between insulin bolus regimen and glucose insulin infusion regimen on effectiveness of intraoperative blood glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus undergoing non-cardiac surgery

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

The Sri Lankan Journal of Anaesthesiology is the official journal of the College of Anaesthesiologists of Sri Lanka. It publishes clinical investigations, research articles, audits, case reports, review articles and CME articles relating to anaesthesiology, critical care and pain. It is published bi annually in January and June. Sri Lankan Journal of Anaesthesiology is included on DOAJ and Scopus.
Efficient video indexing method using dynamic distance measure for the principal component

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

The Bounded Coordinate System(BCS) approach is a novel video representation model,which can summarize a video to a coordinate system determined by Principal Component Analysis(PCA).The similarity measure of BCS considers the operations of rotation and scaling for coordinate system matching.However,the BCS approach can not always obtain the minimum distance of rotation and scaling between two bounded Principal Components.To overcome the handicap of the original BCS approach,an improving approach applying dynamic distance measure for rotation and scaling distance is presented in this paper.The new approach can calculate the minimum rotation and scaling distance between two bounded Principal Components,and improve the query precision.Our extensive performance study on a large database of more than 30000 video clips demonstrates that the new approach achieves a higher search accuracy than the BCS approach.
Ageing and careers: European research on long‐term career development and early retirement

Field: Business, Management and Accounting (Social Sciences)

Purpose This paper aims to introduce a collection of papers about “ageing and careers” that contributes to the literature on two career‐related topics, i.e. long‐term career development and early retirement. Design/methodology/approach This paper explains the topics, provides background and discussion of the main concepts. Findings The paper briefly introduces the six papers in this special issue, their main findings, and the future directions for research that they suggest. Originality/value The paper frames the issues and extends the overall knowledge in the field.
Meditation on consciousness

Field: Psychology (Social Sciences)

This study evaluates the idea that consciousness is creating an influence on the environment in a way that makes random systems (Random Number Generator - RNG) become more ordered. This evaluation is combined with an exploration of two, potentially, influencing factors: distance from the target and awareness of the target. The experimental procedure was based upon data derived from meditating groups where experimental data (during meditation) was compared with the control data (pre-meditation). Comparison was also made between-awareness groups (participants were aware/non-aware of the RNG). This allowed the influencing factor of the participants' awareness to be tested. The factor of distance has been tested by applying a second RNG. The first machine (local) was positioned in the room with the meditators while the second machine (distant) wasi positioned away from that point. Results showed completely random data for the non-awareness group (both control and experimental periods) while the awareness group produced significant data in be experimental periods of the local machine and random data in the distant machine. It is suggested that awareness of the PK (psychokinesi) target and distance from the PK target could be influencing factors in the way consciousness might be influencing a random environment.
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Menentukan Pengangguran Untuk Pembinaan Kerja Pada Desa Menggunakan Metode (SAW)

Field: Decision Sciences (Social Sciences)

Social assistance for the community is the main task and mission of the government to improve the welfare of the nation and state. Therefore, the government continues to innovate about social assistance in the community, especially in Gumukrejo Village. In running the social assistance program, the local government and Gumukrejo Village work together to minimize the distribution of assistance that is not on target. This research was motivated when the author conducted observations and interviewed one of the Gumukrejo Village staff, it was concluded that the lack of knowledge of residents about the conditions for providing assistance and the absence of definite criteria from Gumukrejo Village when providing assistance, therefore, a decision support system was needed to assist village staff in determining recipients of social assistance, a Decision Support System application was made about Determining recipients of social assistance based on 4 criteria. Namely Income, Marital Status, Number of dependents, and age. The decision support system method used is the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) method. Where the results of this decision support system are in the form of ranking prospective recipients of social assistance according to the final value of the results obtained. With the creation of this social assistance recipient decision support system, it is hoped that it will be able to facilitate the distribution of aid recipients in Gumukrejo Village and in other villages.