jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
Purchase Decision: Sustainability of Mountain Pine Beetle Wood Concrete Products

Field: Business, Management and Accounting (Social Sciences)

In British Columbia, many communities are dependent on the forest industry and are consequently concerned about uses for the millions of hectares of pine forests killed by the mountain pine beetle. The wood fiber from those dead trees is normally useless for traditional manufacturing of dimensional lumber due to its fragility and poor quality, but wood concrete provides an alternative use. This was a market research study on mountain pine beetle wood concrete product (MPBWCP), an innovative wood product that is a blend of pine beetle–killed wood and concrete. Three building product applications were investigated, including countertops, floor tiles, and garden blocks. We assessed the relative importance that consumers place on the product attributes of wood chip size, color, price, location of production, and green certification. Qualified consumer participants from cities on the West Coast of Canada and the United States were invited to evaluate physical samples of MPBWCP on site. The results of the conjoint analysis revealed that the consumers placed high importance on attributes pertaining to two forms of sustainability, economic and environmental. Indeed, economic sustainability of local communities was the most important attribute. Moreover, sustainability and aesthetic attributes were more important compared with the relative price attribute. Cluster analyses revealed that consumers could be divided into five different segments for all product types. Moreover, one consumer segment highly valued both attributes of sustainability (economic and environmental) more than any other segment. As for demographic insights, the most price-sensitive consumer segment had significantly higher education levels. Overall, consumers showed a desire for sustainable building products in their acceptance of MPBWCP. This is consistent with the importance they placed on both sustainability attributes versus the traditional product attributes of aesthetics and price. By examining a broader concept of sustainability that incorporates economic and environmental dimensions, this study extends the literature on wood products and environmental friendliness.
Seeing the world through our hands

Field: Psychology (Social Sciences)

Our spontaneous gestures greatly enrich our speech. A burgeoning new field of research investigating communicative gestures has begun to uncover the ways we use our hands to communicate. Recently, this field has broadened its focus to include cross-cultural analyses of gesture use. In this review, I summarise recent findings stemming from this body of literature. I then discuss the role of gesture in second language instruction and acquisition, arguing that a focus on gesture can augment non.native language pedagogy. Lastly, I present neuroscientific findings providing evidence that gesture does indeed facilitate the process of communicating in a second language. I hope to convince the reader that gesture has already taught us abundance about how people around the world communicate and, in turn, students will communicate more effectively with people around the world if we teach the importance of integrating gestures in their speech.
Practical Management of Complex Cancer Pain

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Abstract Practical Management of Complex Cancer Pain gives advice on advanced pain management techniques for cancer pains. Emphasis is placed on the suitability and selection of patients for different invasive and complex procedures based on the patient's history. Case histories provide compressive insight into the complexities of holistic management, with pain being only one of the factors that distress patients and families. This resource also covers cancer pain management for patients in a community setting, including the collaboration between pain and palliative medicine.
Performance appraisal mechanism and employee productivity in public hospitals in Mbeya – Tanzania: the mediating roles of working environment and management style

Field: Business, Management and Accounting (Social Sciences)

Purpose The main purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of performance appraisal mechanisms on employee productivity in public hospitals in Mbeya – Tanzania, when mediated by working environment and management style. Design/methodology/approach Using a sample of 338 employees, a cross-sectional design was adopted; questionnaires and interviews were used to collect primary data. Partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) was used to determine the relationship between the variables, and Sobel’s test was performed to test the mediation effects. Findings Astudy found a strong association between performance appraisal mechanisms and employee productivity (p &lt; 0.05). Goal setting significantly enhanced employee productivity (p &lt; 0.05). Performance planning negatively impacted employee productivity, especially when combined with the working environment (p &lt; 0.05). Assessment criteria had a significant positive effect on employee productivity when mediated by working environment and management style (p &lt; 0.001). Originality/value This is the first study to examine how a performance appraisal system influences the productivity of public hospital employees in Tanzania. The study further explores the potential mediating effects of the work environment and management style on this relationship. By analysing the interplay between these variables and their impact on productivity, organizations can develop targeted strategies to boost employee performance and achieve superior results.
Discrete Element Modelling of Undrained Consolidated Triaxial Test on Cohesive Soils

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences (Physical Sciences)

Microparameters of the clay component of an earth fill dam need to be identified in order to develop a reliable discrete element landslide model. To characterize clay microparameters, a calibration process of matching the simulated and actual undrained consolidated triaxial test results were performed. Linear parallel-bond model was used to describe the interactions of clay particles. The microparameters calibrated to match the real clay behavior were particle stiffness, friction, bond stiffness, and bond strength. Sensitivity analysis revealed that bond stiffness and bond strength dictate the peak stress behavior of the numerical model, while particle stiffness and friction influence its critical-state stress behavior. The designed calibration methodology based from the sensitivity analysis results was able to identify a suitable set of microparameters that can simulate the real behavior of clay. Integrating the calibrated microparameters to the numerical model yielded good agreement between the measured and simulated stress-strain relationships of clay at different consolidation pressures.
Holographic analysis of the dynamic and modal behavior of an advanced graphite-epoxy aerodynamic structure

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

Techniques of Holographic Interferometry have been successfully employed to characterize the behavior and materials of diverse types of structures under stress. Specialized variations of this technology have also been applied to define dynamic and vibration related structural behavior. Such applications of holographic technique offer some of the most effective methods of modal and dynamic analysis available. The technology is non-destructive, real-time, and definitive in allowing the identification of vibrational modes, displacements, and motion geometry. Structures and processed materials can be analyzed with very low amplitude excitation and the resultant data can be used to adjust the accuracy of mathematically derived structural models.Holographic Interferometry has consequently offered a powerful tool to aid in the the primary engineering and development of advanced complex composite materials. One such material is a graphite-epoxy fiber reinforced polymer matrix composite. This type of material is finding increased use in highly mobile platforms, especially in advanced aerodynamic components. Avionic applications must consider environments where extremes in vibration and mechanical stresses can affect both operation and structural stability. These are ideal requisites for analysis using advanced time-average holographic methods in the initial design and subsequent test of such advanced structures and materials. Such information is often crucial to the determination of mechanical configurations and designs as well as operational parameters of structures composed of advanced engineering materials.
Initial FDG uptake in patients with adenocarcinomas of the esophagogastric junction (AEG): Is it correlated to tumor localization and to patients' survival?

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

1626 Objectives: Comparison of F-18-FDG uptake in AEG according to their localization and evaluation of the initial uptake for prediction of patient survival. Methods: 154 patients (pts) with AEG I-III (T3 N0/+ M0; mean age 57 + 6.5 years) underwent whole body PET scan prior to neoadjuvant chemotherapy using an ECAT EXACT scanner. 72 pts were classified according to Siewert et al [Br.J.Surg 85: 1457-9] as AEG I, 52 pts as AEG II and 30 pts as AEG III. Scan protocol comprised a 20 min emission scan over the tumor 40 min after injection of approximately 370 MBq of F-18-FDG. For attenuation correction a Ge-68-transmission scan was performed. Mean standardized uptake values (SUV) in the tumor lesions were calculated by placing a circular ROI (diameter 1.5 cm) in the transversal slice with the maximum activity in the tumor. For assessment of prognostic significance of initial a Kaplan-Meier analysis was performed. Results: Across all groups the SUVmean in the tumor was 8.8 + 5.7. The SUVmean in AEG I was 8.5 + 4.5, in AEG II 8.4 + 5.2 and in AEG III 10.5 + 8.4. The difference in initial FDG-uptake depending on the localization was not significant (AEG I vs. AEG II p=0.97, AEG I vs. AEG III p=0.23 and AEG II vs. AEG III p=0.24). Across all groups the initial SUVmean in the tumor did not prove to be a prognostic factor for survival (p=0.34). Notably, separate analysis of the three different group’s initial SUVmean was a significant prognostic factor only in patients with AEG II (p=0.028). Cox-Regression analysis revealed that the survival of the patients across the three different groups did not differ significantly. However patients with AEG III showed a tendency for shorter survival (p=0.11). Conclusions: There is no significant difference in the initial FDG-uptake of adenocarcinomas of the esophagogastric junction (I-III) according to their localization. Overall, the initial SUV uptake did not prove to be a prognostic factor for survival. Patients with AEG III show a tendency for shorter survival.
Self-Efficacy and Perceived Control in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

Field: Psychology (Social Sciences)

From the Theory of Planed Behaviour (TPB), the aim of this study is to analyse the effect of self-efficacy and perceived control on intention and preventive behaviours of cardiovascular disease. To this end, 359 participants were evaluated in an empirical study. Data were analysed using the statistical package EQS 6.1. The results indicate that self-efficacy has a positive and significant influence on behaviour intentions and on behaviour, while perception of control has a negative and significant influence on intention but not on behaviour. This work has shown the utility to distinguish between self-efficacy and perceived control in the TPB to prevent cardiovascular diseases
Stratigraphic Excavations within the Gournia Palace 2011-2014

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

Gallimore, S., and K.T. Glowacki. “Stratigraphic Excavations within the Gournia Palace 2011-2014.” Abstract of paper read at the 119th Annual Meeting of the Archaeological Institute of America, Boston, Massachusetts, January 7, 2018.
Identification and characterization of CACTA transposable elements capturing gene fragments in maize

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

Transposable elements (TEs)-mediated gene sequence movement is thought to play an important role in genome expansion and origin of genes with novel functions. In this study, a gene, HGGT, involved in vitamin E synthesis was used in a case study to discover and characterize transposons carrying gene fragments in maize. A total of 69 transposons that are distributed across the 10 chromosomes and have an average length of 3689 bp were identified from the maize sequence database by using the BLAST search algorithm. Three of these carry gene fragments from the progenitor HGGT gene, while the rest (66) contain gene fragments from other cellular genes. Nine of the 69 transposons contain fragments derived from two locations in the genome. By querying the maize Expressed Sequence Tag (EST) database, we found that at least thirteen out of the 69 TEs had corresponding transcripts. More interest-ingly, two transposons that carry gene fragments from two different chromosomal loci could be expressed as chimeric transcripts.
Cyclopolymerization. XXI. Radical cyclopolymerization of n,n‐diallylmethacrylamide

Field: Chemistry (Physical Sciences)

Abstract N,N ‐Diallylmethacrylamide (DAMA) was synthesized and its radical cyclopolymerizability was investigated. Polymerizations of DAMA were found to proceed according to the standard kinetic equation for radical polymerization except for the diffusion controlled termination reactions owing to higher viscosity of DAMA, in spite of the fact that it contains two allyl groups. DAMA yields polymers with slightly higher degree of cyclization than 50% in dilute solution polymerization. With increasing monomer concentration, the degree of cyclization decreases gradually and it becomes slightly lower value than 50% in concentrated solution polymerizations. It was found that about 86% of pendant unsaturations is allyl group and the rest is methacryloyl group. Structural studies on repeating units showed that possibility for the presence of bicyclic structures (those formed with consumption of three double bonds involved in DAMA) and structural units with two pendant unsaturations (those formed with one double bond in DAMA participated in polymerization) is extremely small. Main repeating cyclic unit was assigned to five‐membered monocyclic lactam with an allyl group on its nitrogen, the content of which is estimated to be approximately 86% based on the allyl content. The main fraction of the rest of repeating cyclic structures was attributed to monocyclic pirolidine ring with a methacryloyl group on its nitrogen. These structural investigations and ESR studies of DAMA revealed that the methacryloyl group of DAMA is less reactive than its allyl group as in the case of N ‐methyl‐ N ‐allylmethacrylamide which has already been reported. © 1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
A new species of Petalocladius Sublette & Wirth, 1972 (Diptera, Chironomidae, Orthocladiinae) from the Dominican Republic, with an emended generic diagnosis

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

Petalocladius dominiensis Andersen & Baranov sp. n. is described and figured based on an adult male collected in the Ebano Verde Scientific Reserve in the Dominican Republic. The new species can be separated from its only congener, P. setosus Sublette & Wirth, 1972 from Jamaica, as it is slightly smaller with about 115 dorsocentrals compared to 56 in P. setosus. The inferior volsella is broadly subtriangular, while more lingulate in P. setosus, and the gonostylus has a small, but distinct megaseta and a subapical brush of spine-like seta, which apparently lack in P. setosus. The generic diagnosis is emended including the new species, and the systematic position is briefly discussed.
Aruncus dioicus var. kamtschaticu: A Newly Identified Source of Lactucaxanthin (ε,ε-Carotene-3,3′-diol)

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

Green leafy vegetables are rich in lipophilic metabolites such as carotenoids, phytosterols, tocopherols, and fatty acids, known for their significant health benefits. Goat’s beard (Aruncus dioicus var. kamtschaticus), a wild leafy vegetable native to Ulleungdo Island, South Korea, is reported to possess various biological activities and bioactive compounds. However, the content and profiles of lipophilic metabolites, especially carotenoids, have not been reported. This study investigated the composition of lipophilic metabolites in the foliage of goat’s beard using liquid chromatography–diode-array detection–mass spectrometry, gas chromatography–mass spectrometry, and gas chromatography–flame ionization detection. Five carotenoids (violaxanthin, neoxanthin, lactucaxanthin, lutein, β-carotene) and α-tocopherol were identified and quantified using liquid chromatography–diode-array detection–mass spectrometry. Lactucaxanthin, previously discovered in lettuce, was identified for the first time in goat’s beard foliage, with a higher concentration (45.42 ± 0.80 µg/g FW) compared to red lettuce (19.05 ± 0.67 µg/g FW). Furthermore, total carotenoids and α-tocopherol contents were higher in goat’s beard than in red lettuce. Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry analysis showed the presence of three phytosterols, namely, campesterol (3.53 ± 0.20 µg/g FW), stigmasterol (65.30 ± 4.87 µg/g FW), and β-sitosterol (89.54 ± 2.46 µg/g FW). Gas chromatography–flame ionization detection analysis revealed the presence of five essential fatty acids, with α-linolenic acid (57.03 ± 0.47%) being the most abundant, contributing to a favorable polyunsaturated FA/saturated FA ratio. These findings underscore the nutritional potential of a goat’s beard, suggesting its promising use in dietary supplements and the commercial extraction of valuable lipophilic antioxidants, particularly lactucaxanthin, for nutraceuticals and functional foods.
Patterns of Collateral Formation in Basilar Artery Steno-Occlusive Diseases (P05.214)

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

OBJECTIVE: The study assesses how the extent of posterior circulation collaterals affects clinical outcome in the setting of basilar artery stenosis and basilar arter occlusion. BACKGROUND: Augmentation of collateral flow is proposed as a method to reduce ischemic injury in the posterior circulation. However, collateral formation in basilar artery stenosis and basilar artery occlusion has not been studied thoroughly. DESIGN/METHODS: We identified 24 consecutive patients admitted over a 4 year period with angiographically demonstrated basilar artery stenosis more than 50% or occlusion. Angiographic images were reviewed for pattern of collaterals by a blinded reviewer. A new grading system by Qureshi1 et. al was utilized for grading. Grades I and II had retrograde filling of the basilar artery through PCA with or without filling of the superior cerebellar artery, respectively. Grades III and IV were bilateral or unilateral anastomoses of cerebellar arteries or PCAs, respectively. Risk factors such as age, gender, race/ethnicities, co-morbidities, NIHSS sore on admission and discharge, tPA administration, in-hospital complications, and discharge status measured by the modified Rankin score were ascertained. RESULTS: The collaterals were categorized as: Grade I A (n=8), Grade IIIA (n=5), and none (n=11). No patient had Grade II collaterals. Grade IA collaterals were more frequent in patients with basilar artery occlusion than those with basilar artery stenosis. The rate of good outcomes (mRS 0-2) at discharge was significantly higher among patients with IA collaterals compared with patients with grade IIIA collaterals (62% vs. 20%). The rate of good outcomes was 54% of patients without collaterals. CONCLUSIONS: The pattern of collateral formation in basilar artery stenosis and basilar artery occlusion varies and is associated with patient outcomes. Disclosure: Dr. Alqadri has nothing to disclose. Dr. Adil has nothing to disclose. Dr. Watanabe has nothing to disclose. Dr. ATACH Investigators has nothing to disclose.
Effects of dietary ADF levels on nitrogen metabolism,small intestinal histology structure and disaccridase activity of meat rabbits

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

Sixty 2-month old rabbits which had similar body weight were randomly divided into 5 groups,which were fed diets with different ADF levels(13%,16%,19%,22% and 25%,respectively),in order to evaluate the requirements of ADF in rabbits.The results showed as follows:dietary ADF levels had significant influence on the retention,apparent digestibility and utilization of nitrogen(P0.05),but the digestible nitrogen and its utilization were unaffected significantly(P0.05).When ADF level was increased,the villous height and the ratio of villous height to crept depth of small intestine tended to ascend,then to descend,and there were significant differences among different treatments in the parameteves of jejunum(P0.05) except duodenum and ileum in which there were not(P0.05);The activity of disaccridase in small intestinal mucosa also tended to raise,then to drop,but that of sucrase,lactase and ileal maltase was influenced significantly(P0.05) and that of duodenal and jejunal maltase was not(P0.05).According to these results,16%-19% dietary ADF is an appropriate level for 2-3 month old meat rabbits.
Couple therapy: An integration of object relations and intersubjective theory

Field: Psychology (Social Sciences)

Abstract In this paper, a detailed clinical example of a couple therapy highlights how the integration of object relational and intersubjective theory is beneficial for the growth of the couple system. Theory based on Benjamin's (1992) formulation of “where objects were, subjects must be” (p. 44) frame the intersubjective treatment techniques reported here. In addition, a case example demonstrates how a couple began to manage the difficult challenge of maintaining autonomy (individuality) while being emotionally connected in the relationship. The paper demonstrates how projective identification patterns in the couple system give way to mutuality for the individuals in the partnership.