jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
Locus of control and job satisfaction: PSU employees

Field: Psychology (Social Sciences)

Previous research studies have demonstrated that internal/external locus of control impacts job satisfaction. The present study thus aims to analyze type of locus of control and its relation with job satisfaction. The study will be of great help for organization to understand and know what type of locus of control their employees has and how it has an impact on job satisfaction. The objectives of this study were: 1- To identify the type of Locus of Control (i.e. Internal or External) present in Public Sector Units (PSU) in Bangalore and 2- To analyze the impact of different type of Locus of Control on job satisfaction of PSU Employees. Further hypothesis was also set to check the relationship between locus of control and job satisfaction. In addition, the relationship between different demographic factors was also examined. The tool used for this study was Loco Inventory. The concept of locus of control by Levenson (1972) was used to develop Loco Inventory (Locus of Control in Organization Inventory). The survey used a questionnaire, which had thirty five statements which highlights the factors that determine the locus of control and job satisfaction level of the employees. The Ratio, ANOVA, and Correlation analysis were used as statistical techniques for analysis.
Green synthesis of Cr2O3 nanoparticles by Cassia fistula, their electrochemical and antibacterial potential

Field: Chemistry (Physical Sciences)

Chromium oxide (Cr2O3) nanoparticles (NPs) find applications in modern science and technology due to their chemical stabilities, high-density corners and magnetic/electrical/catalytic properties. Current studies were performed to produce the (Cr2O3)aq and (Cr2O3)et NPs by treating chromium acetate with the aqueous and ethanolic extracts, respectively of Cassia fistula leaves; the same reaction was also performed in the presence of NaOH to yield the (Cr2O3)aqNa and (Cr2O3)etNa NPs, respectively. The synthesized NPs were characterized by XRD, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, UV–Vis spectroscopy, SEM, TGA and DSC analysis and examined for their electrochemical properties. Their antibacterial potential was tested by biofilm inhibition and agar well diffusion methods. XRD studies revealed that Cr2O3 NPs possessed hexagonal crystal structures with the crystallite sizes of 14.85 to 23.90 nm; the lowest size (14.85 nm) was possessed by (Cr2O3)et. FTIR and Raman spectroscopies verified the +3-oxidation state of chromium and corresponding Cr-O and Cr=O vibrations. Raman spectroscopy determined A1g vibration modes (540.50–557.07 cm−1) with rhombohedral Cr2O3 structure, high degree of crystallinity and existence of Cr3+ ions in octahedral coordination whereas Eg vibration modes were displayed at 306.04–350.87 cm−1 and 602.47–613.81 cm−1. UV–Visible spectroscopy has shown band gaps in the range of 4.06–4.40 eV. The SEM images demonstrated the spherical morphology with a high degree of agglomeration between fine particles. The synthesized NPs exhibited good thermal stabilities up to 600 °C. The CV curves displayed the oxidation–reduction peaks and reversible behavior whereas GCD curve indicated the possible energy storage applications of NPs. (Cr2O3)aqNa NPs showed the highest specific capacitance (234.35 mAhg−1) at 1 mA current density. The biofilm inhibitions of the investigated NPs were comparable to those of the standard antibacterial drug (ciprofloxacin); the activity of (Cr2O3)etNa was found even better than that of ciprofloxacin. The NPs were more active against Escherichia coli (Gram-negative) as compared to those against Staphylococcus aureus (Gram-positive).
Anestesia total intravenosa vs Anestesia Inhalatoria en pacientes oncológicos

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

The objective of this article was to analyze total intravenous anesthesia vs. inhalation anesthesia \nin cancer patients, for which a bibliographical consultation process was carried out on scientific \narticles inherent to the subject and from there draw conclusions. Surgery for tumor resection \ntriggers catecholamine release, immunosuppression, and angiogenesis. It has been speculated that \nthese factors facilitate epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and promote a conducive \nmicroenvironment (tumor niche) for cells to migrate, invade, and proliferate. Recent discoveries \nhave suggested that anesthesia may induce metabolic, inflammatory and immunological changes \nin the perioperative period. Propofol promotes naturalkiller cell cytotoxicity, reduces tumor cell \nmotility, inhibits cyclooxygenase. It has been revealed that this drug exhibits anticancer \nproperties in some types of cancer: colon cancer, gastric cancer, bile duct cancer. It is concluded \nthat multicenter clinical trials are needed that analyze oncological prognostic factors \nindependently, with follow-up superior to tumor survival, that study the histological, pathological \nand extension factors associated with oncological aggressiveness
Electron scattering from CO below resonance energy

Field: Physics and Astronomy (Physical Sciences)

Absolute differential cross sections for elastic scattering and vibrational excitation of CO by electron impact are presented. The electron collision energy reaches from 1.5 eV down to threshold, the covered angular range lies between 5 degrees and 110 degrees . By comparing the measured angular and energy dependences with theoretical models, contributions of different interactions to the differential cross section are evaluated. For the elastic cross section, the existing value of 0.7 a0 for the scattering length of CO is in agreement with the authors experimental results. Finally, integrated cross sections for the vibrational excitation process are found to differ substantially from electron swarm results.
Field Test Study of Two-Stroke Catalytic Converter in Thailand

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

<div class="htmlview paragraph">Technical feasibility study of the use of two-way catalytic converters in two-stroke motorcycles was conducted by means of a 20,000 km field-test. Three 150cc two-stroke motorcycles were retrofitted with metallic monolith catalyst. After the field test, the catalytic converters were inspected and found to be structurally intact and devoid of oil. The catalysts were not chemically poisoned. At the end of 20,000 km accumulation, the catalysts were still effective towards HC reduction. However, their light-off temperatures were shifted. White smoke was significantly reduced. However, a CO rise was observed throughout - indicating partial oxidation of HC due to insufficient availability of oxygen.</div>
Thrombosis and Haemostasis 2021 Editors' Choice Papers

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

This year's Editor's Choice highlights the 2021 manuscripts published in Thrombosis and Haemostasis and its open access companion journal TH Open that found most resonance within our academic community. As in the precedent year, the 2021 COVID-19 pandemic situation has dictated the pace and direction of our research and clinical management efforts which, although not exclusively, is well reflected by this years' Editor's Choice contents.[1] [2] [3] [4]
Neutrino Cp Violation With The European Spallation Source Neutrino Super Beam Project

Field: Physics and Astronomy (Physical Sciences)

The relatively high value of θ13 privileges the 2nd oscillation max. for the discovery of CP violation instead of the usually used 1st max. The sensitivity at this 2nd max. is about three times higher than for the 1st one inducing a lower influence of systematic errors. Going to the 2nd max. necessitates a very intense neutrino beam with the appropriate energy. The world's most intense pulsed spallation neutron source, the ESS, will have a proton linac with 5 MW power and 2 GeV energy which can be used to discover a neutrino CP violation. The physics performance of that neutrino Super Beam in conjunction with a megaton underground WC neutrino detector installed at a distance of about 500 km from ESS has been evaluated. The choice of such voluminous detector will extent the physics program to astrophysics searches. This project is now supported by the COST Action EuroNuNet. It has also received funding from the EU H2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 777419.
Nonmetastatic Ewing's Sarcoma of Bone

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

The role of the orthopedic oncologist in the management of patients with Ewing's sarcoma (ES) is increasingly demanding. The initial radiographic evaluation demands a minimum sophistication of a current generation computed tomography (CT) evaluation of the chest and primary lesion followed by appropriate biopsy and pathology support. After completion of induction chemotherapy, radiographic reevaluation and restaging are followed by either “tailored port” or standard radiation therapy techniques, or surgical resection, as indicated in selected patients. Improvement of the care of ES patients requires the cooperation of physicians, surgeons, technicians, and social workers with appropriate training and skill.
Incorporating Ancillary Service Costs in Distributed Energy Resources Management Systems

Field: Energy (Physical Sciences)

To fully benefit from distributed energy resources (DER) and motivate customers to provide services to support the network operation, commercial frameworks using market schemes to create new ancillary services from DERs are being trialed. DER management platforms are being proposed to support technical optimization of dispatch, which must now consider costs of ancillary services of participating devices into their objective function to take cost-effective decisions. This paper proposes to use decentralized voltage sensitivity estimations, performed locally by each participating DER and sent to the management system to alleviate its computational burden while allowing cost effective selection of adjustment of DER. The decisions taken via the proposed approach are validated by comparing with decisions taken by a benchmarked optimization tool, that obtains optimal dispatch based on centralized data acquisition and decision-making, which is unpractical for control and coordination of large fleet of DERs.
Corona Ring Design Impact on the Electric Field Distribution Surrounding an Insulator String

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

Insulator strings are used on high-voltage transmission lines to insulate the line conductors from the grounded transmission towers. The electric field distribution along an insulator string is not uniform when an AC voltage is applied on it. To prevent unwanted phenomena such as corona discharge or flashover from happening, the electric field near the energized end of the insulator string must be minimized. This can be done by installing a corona ring. It is important to obtain a suitable design of corona ring so that the electric field magnitudes can be reduced significantly. Therefore, the effect of the design of corona ring on the electric field distribution along a 10-unit porcelain insulator string was evaluated by using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in this work. From the simulation results, it was found that the parameters of the corona ring such as the vertical height of the corona ring along the insulator string, the outer diameter of the corona ring, and the inner diameter of the corona ring tube have an impact on the electric field distribution surrounding the insulator string. At the end, a suitable design of corona ring is proposed, which gives the lowest electric field magnitude along the insulator string based on the results obtained. A suitable design of corona ring for the modelled 10-unit porcelain insulator string was found to be 350 mm outer diameter of the corona ring, 65 mm inner diameter of the corona ring tube and 300 mm vertical height of the corona ring along the insulator string.
Ferromagnetism in RaBi with Zinc-Blende and Wurtzite Structures: Ab-initio Prediction

Field: Physics and Astronomy (Physical Sciences)

Using density-functional theory within the generalized-gradient approximation, we explore the magnetic behavior induced by nonmagnetic atoms Ra and Bi in RaBi binary compound in five crystalline structures (rocksalt (B1), CsCl (B2), ZB (B3), WZ (B4) and NiAs (B8[Formula: see text]. In all the structures considered, the ferromagnetic (FM) phase is energetically less favorable compared to the paramagnetic phase except in the ZB and WZ structures. In the (FM) ZB and WZ structures, we obtained that the spin polarized 6[Formula: see text] orbitals of bismuth in the RaBi compound results in a half-metallic (HM-FM) ferromagnet with an integer magnetic moment of 1[Formula: see text][Formula: see text] per formula unit. We calculated spin flip gaps (half-metallic gaps) of 0.16 and 0.18[Formula: see text]eV within GGA-PBE approach, 0.40[Formula: see text]eV and 0.33[Formula: see text]eV with mBJ-GGA-PBE approach for ZB and WZ structures, respectively. The RaBi compound in ZB and WZ structures would have potential application in spintronic devices.
Supplementary Figure 1 from Prospective Blinded Study of <i>BRAF</i><sup>V600E</sup> Mutation Detection in Cell-Free DNA of Patients with Systemic Histiocytic Disorders

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

<p>Supplemental Figure 1: BRAFV600E mutant allele burden in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) of urine and plasma from treatment naïve patients based on BRAFV600E tissue genotype result.</p>
Effects of Particle Size and Gelatinization of Job's Tears Powder on the Instant Properties

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

The effects of particle sizes (small, medium and large sizes) and gelatinization treatment on the changes of the instant properties of Job’s tears powder were investigated. The degree of gelatinization on the different particle size samples of Job’s tears powder was the highest in the small particle size, and it also showed an increasing trend regardless of pregelatinizing whether it is or not as the particle size decreased from large particle size to small particle size. The water solubility index of the pregelatinized samples was high compared to that of ungelatinized samples regardless of particle size and temperatures. The water absorption and swelling power increased as particle size and temperature were increased. The dispersibility and sinkability of ungelatinized sample was increased as particle size and temperature were increased and it also showed lower value regardless of particle size and temperature. However, the dispersibility and sinkability of pregelatinized samples were shown to have the opposite result, such that the smallest particle size of pregelatinized sample had the lowest sinkability (11.3%). The turbidity of the pregelatinized small particle size was the highest by a factor of 1.08.
Stability studies with amphotericin B and amphotericin B methyl ester.

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (Life Sciences)

In solid form, amphotericin B and amphotericin B methyl ester free base exhibit similar stability. Acid salts of the methyl ester derivative stored under identical conditions are less stable. In solution, amphotericin B is generally more stable than its methy ester salts. However, when pH is adjusted to 6.0 and storage temperature held at 5 degrees C the methyl ester salts reflect the stability exhibited by the parent compound, amphotericin B.
Oral rifampin plus ofloxacin for treatment of Staphylococcus-infected orthopedic implants

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

We examined the effectiveness and safety of the combination of rifampin plus ofloxacin given orally for treating prosthetic orthopedic implants infected with staphylococci. The prospective cohort study was conducted in a referral public hospital with ambulatory care services between 1985 and 1991. Consecutive patients from whom Staphylococcus organisms susceptible to the study drugs were isolated from their orthopedic implants and who had no contraindication to the treatment were eligible for the study. All patients were treated orally with rifampin, 900 mg/day, plus ofloxacin, 600 mg/day. Patients with hip prosthesis infection were treated for 6 months, with removal of any unstable prostheses after 5 months of treatment; patients with knee prosthesis infection were treated for 9 months, with removal of the prosthesis after 6 months of treatment; and patients with infected bone plates were treated for 6 months, with removal of the plate after 3 months of treatment, if necessary. Monthly clinical evaluations were conducted until the completion of the treatment and follow-up or telephone interviews were conducted at 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months thereafter. Treatment failures were documented by clinical evaluation, sampling of the infected site for culture and antibiotic activity measurement, and fistulography, if possible. Cure was defined as the absence of clinical, biological, and radiological evidence of infection 6 months after the completion of treatment, treatment failure was defined as the absence of cure, and relapse was defined as the reappearance of infection caused by the same Staphylococcus isolate that caused the original infection, regardless of the timing of this secondary infection. Among 51 patients included in the study and evaluable for safety, 4 patients had side effects and were not evaluable for treatment effectiveness; the overall success rate was 74% among 47 patients, with a success rate of 81% for the hip prosthesis group, 69% for the knee prosthesis group, and 69% for the osteosynthesis device group. Eight treatment failures were relaxed to the isolation of a resistant bacterium. The combination of rifampin administered orally plus ofloxacin is a suitable alternative to the conventional long-term intravenous therapy for treatment of orthopedic implants infected with staphylococci.
Impaired vigilance networks in temporal lobe epilepsy: Mechanisms and clinical implications

Field: Neuroscience (Life Sciences)

Abstract Mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (mTLE) is a neurological disorder in which patients suffer from frequent consciousness‐impairing seizures, broad neurocognitive deficits, and diminished quality of life. Although seizures in mTLE originate focally in the hippocampus or amygdala, mTLE patients demonstrate cognitive deficits that extend beyond temporal lobe function—such as decline in executive function, cognitive processing speed, and attention—as well as diffuse decreases in neocortical metabolism and functional connectivity. Given prior observations that mTLE patients exhibit impairments in vigilance, and that seizures may disrupt the activity and long‐range connectivity of subcortical brain structures involved in vigilance regulation, we propose that subcortical activating networks underlying vigilance play a critical role in mediating the widespread neural and cognitive effects of focal mTLE. Here, we review evidence for impaired vigilance in mTLE, examine clinical implications and potential network underpinnings, and suggest neuroimaging strategies for determining the relationship between vigilance, brain connectivity, and neurocognition in patients and healthy controls.
Abstracts from the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Neurorehabilitation

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Background: Stroke is a major cause of disability worldwide, affecting sensorimotor function and impacting the quality of life in up to ~70% of survivors. Evidence suggests that following a stroke, the ability of the central nervous system to modulate the Tonic Stretch Reflex Threshold (TSRT) and the velocity-sensitivity (μ) of the stretch reflex is impaired. This impairment results in a reduced joint workspace where normal muscle activation is possible (i.e., the active control range) and a joint workspace where sensorimotor disorders such as spasticity and abnormal agonist-antagonist coactivation occurs. While emerging evidence suggests that sensorimotor training in the active control zone of the elbow of the most affected upper limb improves the quality of movement during reaching, the relationship between TSRT and μ modulation with functional movement impairment is not well understood. Objective: We aimed to determine the clinical meaningfulness of these physiological measures by investigating the relationships between TSRT and μ values of elbow flexor muscles during a functional reaching task, and clinical scores of UL spasticity and motor function. Methods: We designed an observational, cross-sectional study, retrieving individual demographic and clinical data from eight studies conducted between 2010 and 2023. Data on TSRT, μ, the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), and the Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA-UE) were collected from 120 stroke survivors (mean age: 60.3 ± 13.7 years). Eleven participants underwent two evaluations, while 57 individuals had more than two evaluations. Relationships between variables were analyzed using simple correlations and multiple regression analyses. Analyses were done considering that lower values of TSRT angles and higher values of μ reflect greater impairment. Results: The FMA-UE total scores were 29.9 ± 18.9 (n=156) for the acute/early subacute group, 31.1 ± 12.3 (n=33) for the late subacute group, and 31.9 ± 15.1 (n=33) for the chronic group. TSRT was positively correlated with μ across all subjects (r=0.386, p <0.001), with stronger correlations in the acute/early subacute group (r=0.592, p<0.001) and the chronic group (r=0.410, p=0.002). TSRT was negatively correlated with MAS (r=−0.317, p<0.001) across all subjects and more strongly in the acute/early subacute group (r=−0.469, p<0.001). TSRT and μ explained 72.0% of the variance in the FMA-UE describing shoulder-elbow movements made in- and out-of-synergy and reflex function. TSRT explained 68.7% of the variance in the total score of the FMA-UE Conclusions: We reported for the first time, a significant relationship between impairments in TSRT and μ regulation and upper limb motor impairments measured by the FMA-UE following stroke. TSRT and μ are potential key biomarkers for assessing sensorimotor impairments and monitoring recovery in stroke rehabilitation
Restoration of liver insulin signaling in Insr knockout mice fails to normalize hepatic insulin action

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

Partial restoration of insulin receptor Insr expression in brain, liver, and pancreatic β cells is sufficient for rescuing Insr knockout mice from neonatal death, preventing diabetes ketoacidosis, and normalizing life span and reproductive function. However, the transgenically rescued mice (referred to as L1) have marked hyperinsulinemia, and approximately 30% develop late-onset type 2 diabetes. Analyses of protein expression indicated that L1 mice had modestly reduced Insr content but normal insulin-stimulated Akt phosphorylation in the liver. Conversely, L1 mice had a near complete ablation of Insr protein product in the arcuate and paraventricular nuclei of the hypothalamus, which was associated with a failure to undergo insulin-dependent Akt phosphorylation in the hypothalamus. To test whether reconstitution of insulin signaling in the liver is sufficient for restoring in vivo hepatic insulin action, we performed euglycemic hyperinsulinemic clamp studies in conscious L1 and WT mice. During the clamp, L1 mice required an approximately 50% lower rate of glucose infusion than did WT controls, while the rate of glucose disappearance was not significantly altered. Conversely, the rate of glucose production was increased approximately 2-fold in L1 mice. Thus, restoration of hepatic insulin signaling in Insr knockout mice fails to normalize the in vivo response to insulin.