jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
Pulsed power supply for Nova Upgrade. Final report, August 1, 1991 to March 31, 1992

Field: Physics and Astronomy (Physical Sciences)

This report describes work carried out at the Center for Electromechanics at The University of Texas at Austin (CEM-UT). A baseline design of the Nova Upgrade has been completed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The Nova Upgrade is an 18 beamline Nd: glass laser design utilizing fully relayed 4x4 30 cm aperture segmented optical components. The laser thus consists of 288 independent beamlets nominally producing 1.5 to 2.0 MJ of 0.35 {mu}m light in a 3 to 5 ns pulse. The laser design is extremely flexible and will allow a wide range of pulses to irradiate ICF targets. This facility will demonstrate ignition/gain and the scientific feasibility of ICF for energy and defense applications. The pulsed power requirements for the Nova Upgrade are given. CEM-UT was contracted to study and develop a design for a homopolar generator/inductor (HPG/inductor) opening switch system which would satisfy the pulsed power supply requirements of the Nova Upgrade. The Nd:glass laser amplifiers used in the Nova Upgrade will be powered by light from xenon flashlamps. The pulsed power supply for the Nova Upgrade powers the xenon flashlamps. This design and study was for a power supply to drive flashlamps.
Seismic risk assessment system of existing bridges in Taiwan

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

The main objective of this study is to establish a rapid seismic risk analysis system for the existing bridges based on the pre-calculated fragility curves of more than 2000 bridges in Taiwan. In order to get the peak ground accelerations at sites of different bridges located in Taiwan resulted from each different earthquake, the attenuation law of peak ground accelerations for each station was also proposed based on the regression analysis on recorded earthquakes in Taiwan. The accuracy of the simulated results was also verified through the comparison with the data collected by Central Weather Bureau's in the past three years. In this study, the object-oriented programming is also incorporated to develop a seismic risk assessment system, which can instantly estimate and visually demonstrate the level of damage to bridges due to a specific seismic event and the corresponding economic loss due to the damage of bridges. The achievements attained from this study may be helpful for earthquake protection strategy in the future.
Quality and Performance Improvement

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

Productive, successful research depends not only on the talent of individual scientists but also on the supportive environment both regarding physical facilities and intellectual resources of innovation. In recent years, there have been many signs of coming significant changes in quality and performance expectations of life sciences. The World Health Organization released quality guidelines to instruct basic biomedical research about the need for improvement. To explore how quality and performance improvement can be promoted, the structure and function of life sciences research need to be fully appreciated. Continuous quality improvement is a concept that has been successfully spreading across a wide range of industries and professions, including health care. In many ways, the general research approach of the scientific laboratory or principal investigator defines what can be done regarding quality improvement. Supportive, motivating, and substantial research leadership will be increasingly needed to achieve quality and performance improvement at major research universities and institutes.
Reputation attributes in retailing services: managerial perspective

Field: Business, Management and Accounting (Social Sciences)

Purpose The purpose of this article is to study the construct of reputation in retail services, its dimensions and attributes from the store management perspective. Design/methodology/approach The article adapts the conceptual model developed by Vidaver‐Cohen who suggests that reputation predictors are formed by eight quality dimensions. In the first stage of the study 18 interviews were carried out. In the second stage a survey containing 170 statements was conducted. Findings The main contribution lies on the identification of the context specific attributes of the quality dimensions of reputation and their content in retailing. Research limitations/implications The study focuses on identifying reputation dimensions and their attributes and contents in the retail context. The empirical data were gathered from stores located in shopping centres. Practical implications The study suggests that reputation management in the service sector might be easier if managers were better able to recognise the industry‐related quality dimensions of reputation. In addition, stores should be more prepared for unforeseen, even disastrous events and publicity that may ruin their reputation in one way or another. Originality/value Numerous researchers have recognised the critical role of reputation in marketing, but as yet empirical reputation studies are scarce, at least in retailing services.
An empirical analysis on immigrants and price elasticity in the import demand function

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance (Social Sciences)

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the empirical relationship between the share of immigrants and the price elasticity of import demand. Design/methodology/approach We estimate the import demand function including the interaction term of the share of immigrants and relative import price, using panel data of 76 countries/areas. Findings The coefficient of the interaction term is significantly positive, that is, a higher share of immigrants weakens the negative effect of the relative import price on import demand. Our findings reveal the negative relationship between the share of immigrants and the price elasticity of import demand. Practical implications The share of immigrants is increasing in the present era of globalization, and it is possible that the role of exchange rate as the price adjustment mechanism in international trade become lower in the future. Originality/value This research considers different price elasticities for import goods by immigrants and natives.
Review of the Genus Wroughtonia Cameron, 1899 (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Helconinae), with the Description of 12 New Species from Vietnam

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

Long, Khuat Dang, Van Achterberg, Cornelis, Carpenter, James M., Oanh, Nguyen Thi (2020): Review of the genus Wroughtonia Cameron, 1899 (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Helconinae), with the description of 12 new species from Vietnam. American Museum Novitates 2020 (3953): 1-56, DOI: 10.1206/3953.1, URL: https://bioone.org/journals/american-museum-novitates/volume-2020/issue-3953/3953.1/Review-of-the-Genus-Wroughtonia-Cameron-1899-Hymenoptera-Braconidae-Helconinae/10.1206/3953.1.full
Symbiotic Characteristics of Rhizobium trifolii from Israel in Association with 10 Species of Tvifolium

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

The symbiotic properties of 25 isolates of Rhizobiunt trifolii were tested in bacteriologically controlled culture with populations of 10 Trifolium species. The rhizobia had been isolated from nodules of the same 10 populations grown on three soil types occurring in Israel. All host plant x R. trifolii isolates formed nodules, but the symbiotic effectiveness varied greatly. Twenty-one isolates formed at least one highly effectivc symbiotic combination and the two best isolates each formed four. On the basis of similar symbiotic behaviour, the 25 isolates fell into not less than 10 distinct groups. Some degree of strain specificity in effectiveness of nitrogen fixation existed in all species except T. repens. Bacterial associations with T. batmanicurn, T. pauciflouum, and T. spumosum were highly specific. Over all isolates, T. alexandrinurn was more effective in symbiosis than other species. T. repens performed poorly. T. echinatum, T. alexandrinum, and T. spurnosum were similar in their patterns of symbiotic response, and so were T. pauciflorurn, T. glomeratum, and T. brachycalycinum. Howeker, host groupings were less well defined than R. trifolii isolatc groupings. Some confirmation was obtained of earlier reports that, in the presence of a heterogeneous soil population of R. trifolii, a clover plant tends to be nodulated by the more effective strains. A negative correlation was found between the mean effectiveness of rhizobia isolated from a particular species and the mean response of that species to all of the isolates.
Effect of pitchfork bifurcations on the spectral statistics of Hamiltonian systems

Field: Physics and Astronomy (Physical Sciences)

We present a quantitative semiclassical treatment of the effects of bifurcations on the spectral rigidity and the spectral form factor of a Hamiltonian quantum system defined by two coupled quartic oscillators, which on the classical level exhibits mixed phase space dynamics. We show that the signature of a pitchfork bifurcation is two-fold: beside the known effect of an enhanced periodic orbit contribution due to its peculiar hbar-dependence at the bifurcation, we demonstrate that the orbit pair born at the bifurcation gives rise to distinct deviations from universality slightly above the bifurcation. This requires a semiclassical treatment beyond the so-called diagonal approximation. Our semiclassical predictions for both the coarse-grained density of states and the spectral rigidity, are in excellent agreement with corresponding quantum-mechanical results.
Hypothyroidism and hyperprolactinemia showed positive correlation in women with primary and secondary infertility

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Background: Hyperprolactinemia is a common problem which is encountered in reproductive disorder. Hyperprolactinemia is usually associated with menstrual and ovulatory disorders like amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, anovulation, ovulatory cycle with short or inadequate luteal phase and galactorrhea. Hypothyroidism may also cause failure to ovulation in women of reproductive age group. This study has been conducted to correlate prolactin and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels in primary and secondary infertility.Methods: The study comprises of 120 female subjects, which were divided into three groups-healthy control women (group 1), women with primary infertility (group 2) and secondary infertility (group 3). Fasting blood samples were collected between 7 AM to 8 AM. Hormones T3, T4, TSH and prolactin levels were estimated by enzyme linked fluorescent immunoassay (ELFA) method in all the study subjects.Results: In the present study there was a positive correlation of hyperprolctinemia with hypothyroidism in both primary and secondary infertile women.Conclusions: Hence it is recommended to screen serum prolactin levels along with thyroid hormones screening in women with infertility problems.
One-Step Synthesis and Bioassay of N-Phosphoramidophosphonates

Field: Chemistry (Physical Sciences)

A simple one-step synthesis was accomplished for the preparation of N-phosphoramidophosphonates by a direct reaction of phosphoramidate (1) with heterocyclic aldehydes (2a-j) and dialkyl phosphites at 60-70 degrees C in the presence of tetramethylguanidine. The tetramethylguanidine not only catalyses this reaction but also helps to form pure products in high yields in lesser time. They exhibited good insecticidal and antioxidant properties.
LASER CLEANING OF CONTAMINATED PAINTED SURFACES

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

Several techniques are available or under development for surface decontamination in nuclear facilities. Each technique has its merits; however, none of them is universally the best choice for all surface decontamination applications. Because of the multitude of factors which influence the environmental and economic aspects of selecting a surface decontamination technique, it is difficult to select the best method in a given situation; an objective basis for comparing techniques is needed. The objective of this project was to develop a software tool for use by personnel selecting a surface decontamination technique. The software incorporates performance data for available surface decontamination techniques. The beta release version of the Surface Decontamination Assistant Software has been completed and has undergone testing at the Energy and Environmental Research Center. Minor modifications to the software were completed, and a final release version of the software is ready to be issued.
Birth Weight, Math and Reading Achievement Growth: A Multilevel Between-Sibling, Between-Families Approach

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

Journal Article Birth Weight, Math and Reading Achievement Growth: A Multilevel Between-Sibling, Between-Families Approach Get access Bridget J. Goosby, Bridget J. Goosby University of Nebraska-Lincoln Direct correspondence to Bridget J. Goosby, Department of Sociology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 741 Oldfather Hall, Lincoln, NE 68588-0324. E-mail: bgoosby2@unl.edu. Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Jacob E. Cheadle Jacob E. Cheadle University of Nebraska-Lincoln Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Social Forces, Volume 87, Issue 3, March 2009, Pages 1291–1320, https://doi.org/10.1353/sof.0.0163 Published: 01 March 2009
Optimization of Annealing Temperature of HIF-1 A and 18s rRNA in Blood of Swimming Athletes Using RT-PCR

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

Gene expression is the process of reading from DNA into a functional product.Regulation of gene expression through complex mechanisms.HIF1-1α is one of the regulatory genes that regulates the return of homeostasis when there is a lack of oxygen (hypoxia).Hypoxia is often experienced by athletes during training, especially during swimming training.Detection of gene expression can use qualitative and quantitative Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods.Each has advantages and disadvantages.Research on the expression of the HIF-1α gene in both humans and mice has been widely reported.However, the primary annealing temperature used varies, even with the same primer sequence.Therefore, it is necessary to optimize the primer annealing temperature before measuring gene expression.Annealing temperature optimization using the in-silico program showed annealing temperature at 52°C for the HIF-1alpa and 18s rRNA genes.Because the previous research used annealing temperature of 59ºC, the range of optimization temperature gradient was at 52ºC -59ºC.Agarose gel electrophoresis results showed the HIF-1α gene product at 157bp and 18S rRNA gene 155bp.Optimum annealing temperature can be seen from the band thickness in the path of 53.6°C and 18S rRNA gene 55.8°C.Ct values for the HIF-1alpha gene are on average Ct to 25 and 18S rRNA genes at 10 ct.Based on good primer criteria, optimization of annealing temperature in silico, annealing temperature from the primer reference used, and the results of optimization of both genes in this study, the optimum annealing temperature recommended for further testing of the qPCR of all samples in this study series was 55.8 ° C.
Cultural Integrations for Organisational Performance: Synthesising Western Liberal, Sinocentric and Ubuntu Perspectives in South African Career Management Services

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

South African public organisations intrinsically integrate diverse cultural perspectives by embracing and promoting developmental state ideals, democratic principles of equality and fairness, and communitarianism in their governance frameworks. This embrace reveals the interplay of Western Liberal principles, Sino-centric values, and Ubuntu cultural perspectives in influencing organisational performance. This paper thus explored these dynamics by examining how conflicting and integrating perspectives affect and enhance career management practices for organisational performance. Key cultural themes, including individual autonomy, hierarchy, collaboration, societal order, and communitarianism, were reviewed at the North West Province Departments of Cooperative Governance, Traditional Affairs, and Human Settlements through mixed methods research. Findings revealed cultural conflicts culminating in unfairness in career management practices and a lack of collaborative efforts by role players involved. These findings underscored the necessity of weakening and integrating strong ontologies through panentheism to enhance economic and employee development, societal order, hierarchy, and communal well-being through structured governance, pluralist choice, collective fingers and societal order frameworks. This research offers practical implications for improving organisational performance in African multicultural contexts, which are valuable for career management and public administration professionals. Keywords: Ubuntu, Sino-centric Values, Liberalism, Organisational Performance, Integrative Governance.
A Generic Approach For Image Classification Based On Decision Tree Ensembles And Local Sub-Windows

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

A novel and generic approach for image classification is presented. The method operates directly on pixel values and does not require feature extraction. It combines a simple local sub-window extraction technique with induction of ensembles of extremely randomized decision trees. We report results on four well known and publicly available datasets corresponding to representative applications of image classification problems: handwritten digits (MNIST), faces (ORL), 3D objects (COIL-100), and textures (OUTEX). A comparison with studies from the computer vision literature shows that our method is competitive with the state of the art, an interesting result considering its generality and conceptual simplicity. Further experiments are carried out on the COIL-100 dataset to evaluate the robustness of the learned models to rotation, scaling, or occlusion of test images. These preliminary results are very encouraging.
Diabetes prevalence rates among First Nations adults on Saskatchewan reserves in 1990: comparison by tribal grouping, geography and with non-First Nations people.

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus among Saskatchewan First Nations people has increased from 0% to almost 10% within the adult population since 1934 and has more than doubled from 1980 to 1990. This epidemic manifests itself to a greater extent among women and certain tribal groups, possibly due to differences in exposure to non-traditional lifestyles.
Assessment of coastal change detection on an urban coastline: A case study in metropolitan Manila, Philippines

Field: Environmental Science (Physical Sciences)

Abstract The coastal zone around the urban coastline of Metro Manila is said to be suffering major environmental difficulties due to fast population growth and urbanization. This study uses remote sensing and GIS techniques to (i) examine changes in land use/land cover and (ii) detect coastal changes. Between 1992 and 2020, four Landsat map images were obtained to create land-use/land-cover (LULC) maps to detect shoreline changes. Each dataset is subjected to an accuracy assessment, with an average LULC mapping accuracy of roughly 90%. The northern part of the study area, which is in Navotas City was composed of trees and grasslands but as the years went by it was converted into fishponds while the critically important Ramsar site, LPPCHEA, have maintained the preservation of its natural mangrove forest. In a 30-year period, the urban coastline of Metro Manila decreased by around 1.5 kilometers. This study can be used to design a long-term plan and environmental management strategy of Metro Manila.
Lipid-based nanocarriers mediated Axitinib retinal delivery after topical instillation: Formulations setting up and in vivo evidence

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (Life Sciences)

Axitinib (AXB) is a multi-receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor molecule. It acts by blocking the receptors for vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGFR) and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGFR), which are responsible for the development of neovascularization. To date, intravitreal injections of anti-VEGF have become the first-line medical treatment for diabetic macular oedema, a degeneration of diabetic retinopathy. Despite the efficacy of intravitreal injections, the complications of this type of administration are manifold. Our study aimed to design a nanotechnological formulation capable of delivering AXB to the retinal area after topical administration. Two different lipid-based formulations, namely solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) and nanostructured lipid nanocarriers (NLC) were developed through a design of experiment (DoE) approach. The formulations possessed a mean particle size below 200 nm, low PDI values and a high drug encapsulation efficiency, thus designating them as suitable for ocular administration. Stability studies were performed at different storage conditions according to ICH guidelines. Strategies to improve AXB concentration in the retinal target were finally developed, such as using cationic lipids and increasing AXB loading in the nanocarriers. The in vivo PK studies indicated that cationic NLC loaded with AXB at 4 mM were the most efficient in delivering the drug to the retina, proposing them as a potential topical treatment for DR.
Can reputation and customers be acquired? A contingent analysis of spillover effects in acquisitions

Field: Business, Management and Accounting (Social Sciences)

The authors propose forward and reverse spillover effects to investigate the effect of acquirer and target reputation on customer responses toward an acquisition by comparing four combinations of horizontal M&As. Results show that the reputation of both acquirer and target can transfer to acquisition and affect customer attitudes toward the post-merged corporation; however, the influence from the target (reverse spillover effect) is weaker than that from the acquirer (forward spillover effect). This study found that only acquirer reputation influences target customer retention. Finally, due to asymmetric spillover effects from the acquirer and target, the authors suggest that the performance effects of A acquiring B may not be the same as that of B acquiring A, given that A and B are highly related firms.
A CONCORDÂNCIA VERBAL COM A PRIMEIRA PESSOA DO PLURAL EM PANAMBI E PORTO ALEGRE, RS

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

This is part of a project about several related morphosyntactic changesin Brazilian Portuguese using data from VARSUL data base. Two cities in RS areconsidered: Porto Alegre, the capital, and Panambi, a bilingual community. Thesample included 32 interviews stratified according to sex, age, and level of formaleducation. The variable investigated is verbal marking with first person pluralsubjects. The variants are: standard agreement (-mos ending) and twononstandard forms: zero and /s/ deleted -mo inflections. Supposing two differentvariable rules, we made three separate Varbrul analyses: a)contrasting the threevariants; b) contrasting zero inflection with both -mos and -mo endings takentogether; and c)contrasting only -mos and -mo endings. The distribution of thevariants was: 53% of standard tokens, 34% of -mo endings and only 13% of zeroinflection. Results showed different factor groups associated with zero inflectionand nonstandard -mo inflection, supporting the idea of having two separatevariable rules. The level of formal education turned out to be the only significantfactor group in common for both nonstandard forms. It was also highlighted in thethree-way comparison. Zero inflection was favoured only when the target wordhad antepenultimate stress, suggesting avoidance of this stress pattern. Thebilingual community had an effect only on zero inflection.