jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
Using bioacoustics to enhance the efficiency of spotted owl surveys and facilitate forest restoration

Field: Environmental Science (Physical Sciences)

Abstract The California spotted owl ( Strix occidentalis occidentalis ) is an older‐forest associated species that resides at the center of forest management planning in the Sierra Nevada and Southern California, USA, which are experiencing increasingly large and severe wildfires and drought‐related tree mortality. We leveraged advances in passive acoustic survey technologies to develop an acoustically assisted survey design that could increase the efficiency and effectiveness of project‐level surveys for spotted owls, allowing surveys to be completed in a single year instead of in multiple years. We deployed an array of autonomous recording units (ARUs) across a landscape and identified spotted owl vocalizations in the resulting audio using BirdNET. We then evaluated spatio‐temporal patterns in spotted owl vocalizations near occupied territories and the ability of a crew naïve to the location of occupied territories to locate spotted owls based on patterns of acoustic detections. After only 3 weeks of acoustic surveys, ≥1 ARU within 750 m of all 17 occupied territories obtained spotted owl detections across ≥2 nights. When active surveys using broadcast calling were conducted near ARUs with spotted owl detections by surveyors naïve to territory occupancy status and locations, surveyors located owls in 93% to 100% of occupied territories with ≤3 surveys. To further improve the efficiency of spotted owl surveys, we developed a statistical model to identify and prioritize areas across the Sierra Nevada for different survey methods (active only, acoustically assisted, no surveys) based on the expected probability of occupancy predicted from remotely sensed measurements of tree height and historical occupancy. Depending on managers' tolerance for false negatives, this model could help identify large areas that might not benefit from surveys based on low expected occupancy probabilities and areas where acoustically assisted surveys might enhance survey effectiveness and efficiency. Collectively, these findings can help managers streamline the survey process and thus increase the pace of forest restoration while minimizing potential near‐term adverse effects on California spotted owls.
To join or not to join

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

In the recent year, a large amount of work has been done and researched on XML database. XML has quickly adopted as the industry standard for storing and exchanging data, especially in the web. However, the usability of such databases has been largely ignored. XML database are consumed by not only the database experts but also by many types of user, some of them are not technical people with database specialization. It’s hard for them to use, modify and query the XML database. Therefore, there is a need of producing a more user-friendly, semantic query language to exploit XML database. For example, the biologist has little knowledge about database. However, they have the needs to query large biology database when they are doing the biological research. It’s very necessary for computer engineers to create a user-friendly XML database system for people with no database background knowledge.
Isolated patellofemoral arthroplasty reproduces natural patellofemoral joint kinematics when the patella is resurfaced

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Abstract Purpose The objectives of this in vitro project were to compare the dynamic three‐dimensional patellofemoral kinematics, contact forces, contact areas and contact pressures of a contemporary patellofemoral prosthetic implant with those of the native knee and to measure the influence of patellar resurfacing and patellar thickness. The hypothesis was that these designs are capable to reproduce the natural kinematics but result in higher contact pressures. Methods Six fresh‐frozen specimens were tested on a custom‐made mechanical knee rig before and after prosthetic trochlear resurfacing, without and with patellar resurfacing in three different patellar thicknesses. Full three‐dimensional kinematics were analysed during three different motor tasks, using infrared motion capture cameras and retroflective markers. Patellar contact characteristics were registered using a pressure measuring device. Results The patellofemoral kinematic behaviour of the patellofemoral arthroplasty was similar to that of the normal knee when the patella was resurfaced, showing only significant ( p < 0.0001) changes in patellar flexion. Without patellar resurfacing, significant more patellar flexion, lateral tilt and lateral rotation was noticed. Compared to the normal knee, contact pressures were significantly elevated after isolated trochlear resurfacing. However, the values were more than doubled after patellar resurfacing. Changes in patellar thickness only influenced the antero‐posterior patellar position. There was no other influence on the kinematics, and only a limited influence on the contact pressures in the low flexion angles. Conclusion The investigated design reproduced the normal patellofemoral kinematics acceptable well when the patella was resurfaced. From a kinematic point of view, patellar resurfacing may be advisable. However, the substantially elevated patellar contact pressures remain a point of concern in the decision whether or not to resurface the patella. This study therefore not only adds a new point in the discussion whether or not to resurface the patella, but also supports the claimed advantage that a patellofemoral arthroplasty is capable to reproduce the natural knee kinematics.
Educación bibliotecológica en Cuba: veinticinco años de producción científica

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

Research in library education in Cuba is an area with limited representation within the library and information science knowledge published in mainstream scientific journals. Therefore, the study’s objective was to characterize scientific production on library education in Cuba during the period 1998–2024 using the Scopus database. The study is classified as descriptive with epistemological input. The theoretical methods of analysis-synthesis and historical-logical analysis were used to obtain results. At the empirical level, classic document analysis and the bibliometric method were employed. The techniques used were document review and social network analysis. A thematic concentration on information literacy and postgraduate training processes was identified, with an emphasis on university contexts. The positioning of institutions such as the University of Havana and the Universidad Central “Marta Abreu” Las Villas is notable. The most recurrent collaboration is developed between Cuba and Spain (North-South), which is expected due to the impact of the Doctoral Program in Scientific Documentation and Information University of Granada – University of Havana (DIG-UGR-UH) in the training of the main teaching and research capital of Cuba.
OP07 Obtaining Liver Histology in patients with Autoimmune Hepatitis, can we improve our practice?

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Introduction

Obtaining a liver biopsy in patients with Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH) is a strongly recommended confirmatory test unless contraindicated as per the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG).1 Our aim is to review our clinical practice and make any necessary improvements.

Methodology

An extensive clinical review of our practice over 5 years has been conducted at our United Kingdom-based district general hospital between 2016 and 2021. All adult patients who have been diagnosed or been receiving treatment for AIH have been included. Microsoft Office, Redmond, and Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS v26) have been used for data analysis.

Results

The total number of patients included was sixty, seventeen were males and forty-three females (28.33% and 78.33% respectively). Twenty-six patients had liver biopsy performed and recorded (43.3%) and 56.7% have not had liver biopsy performed or recorded (n=34). Interfere Hepatitis was dominant among patients with AIH in our cohort at 16.7% (n=10, p=.004) followed by Lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate in only two patients (3.3%, p=0.07). Interestingly, only one patient had Atypical features in the histology sample (1.7%). However, twelve patients have had liver biopsies obtained with no access to their results (20%). Furthermore, Active Inflammation and Liver Cirrhosis were only found in one case (1.7%, p=0.03). Documented histologically proven AIH in the clinical records with no specific description was found in thirty-four patients (56.7%).

Conclusion

Our results show that a significant improvement is needed to improve our clinical practice. We are processing robust pathways to enhance our adherence to the national guidelines.

Reference

Gleeson D, Heneghan MA. Gut (2011). doi:10.1136/gut.2010.235259
Magnetoelasticity of Fe-Ni and Fe65(Ni1-xMnx)35Invar alloys. II. Low-temperature anomaly

Field: Physics and Astronomy (Physical Sciences)

For pt.I see ibid., vol.2, p.1239 (1990). The temperature dependence of the elastic constants of Fe100-CNiC and Fe65(Ni1-xMnx)35 alloys has been precisely measured at low temperatures by an ultrasonic pulse-echo technique. An anomalous increase in the longitudinal modulus CL below around 40 K has been observed for C
The management of functional somatic symptoms in children

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Abstract Professor Garralda points out that children whose powers of expression are more limited than those of adults, are likely to express distress as in the form of somatic symptoms. She cites evidence of the frequency of such problems both in the general population and in primary care, as well as in specialist paediatric and child psychiatry clinics. Whilst functional somatic symptoms in children generally have a good prognosis, they may be persistent and often cause distress to both the children ·and their families. In many aspects the aetiology and management of functional somatic symptoms in children differs little from that in adults but in children the family is of particular importance.
An 86-year-old female with lymphangioleiomyomatosis: Fig. 1—

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

To the Editors:

In the paper by Johnson 1 on lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), he describes the typical patient being female and of child-bearing age. Although patients outside this age range have been described, the oldest recorded in the recently reported National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute registry was aged 76 yrs, the mean age of onset being 38.9 yrs 2.

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Recurrent Bleeding after Head Trauma Caused by Acquired Factor XIII Deficiency

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Summary: Factor XIII (FXIII) is the final factor in the coagulation cascade. FXIII plays a critical role in clot stabilization by cross-linking fibrin and making the clot denser and stiffer. FXIII plays crucial roles in platelet clot retraction, wound healing, and tissue repair. When FXIII is deficient, unusual bleeding that persists for several days, delayed healing, and morbid granulation may occur. We present a case of acquired FXIII deficiency presenting as recurrent bleeding after head trauma. A 66-year-old man fell from a ladder and sustained a head injury. The patient had a history of postremission acute myeloid leukemia and Stanford type B aortic dissection and was on three antihypertensives but no antiplatelets or anticoagulants. Approximately 1 month postinjury, the patient suddenly experienced repeated bleeding and hematoma. Routine coagulation tests were normal; therefore, we suspected another type of coagulation disorder. Low FXIII activity was identified 39 days postinjury. We immediately administered concentrated human coagulation FXIII (Fibrogammin P). The patient’s head contusion was completely healed by day 55 postinjury. Acquired FXIII deficiency should be considered when routine coagulation test results are normal. Plastic surgeons who treat injuries routinely must be cognizant of FXIII deficiency because the condition can be life-threatening and early detection is important. Whenever the process of wound healing is unusual or hematoma and bleeding recur unexpectedly with no clear explanation—despite suitable treatments—FXIII deficiency should be suspected and, if present, must be appropriately treated without delay.
The asymmetric impact of public–private partnership investment in energy on CO2 emissions in Pakistan

Field: Environmental Science (Physical Sciences)

The present study investigates the effect of public–private partnership investment in energy and renewable energy consumption on carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions, taking into account the critical role of economic growth and trade openness in Pakistan from 1992 to 2019. The linear and nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag models are employed to check the co-integration link between dependent and independent variables, further estimate short-run and long-run associations, and examine the symmetric and asymmetric effects of public–private partnership investment in energy on CO 2 emissions in Pakistan. The empirical findings show that public–private partnership investment in energy reduces environmental quality by increasing CO 2 emissions. Similarly, economic development and trade openness harms the atmosphere by raising CO 2 emissions. On the other hand, renewable energy consumption significantly negatively affects CO 2 emissions. In addition, the findings also authenticate the asymmetric link between public–private partnership investment in energy and the environment, as CO 2 emissions are caused mainly by positive shocks in public–private partnership investment in energy in the short and long run. This study proposes financing renewable energy projects through public–private partnership is needed for an environmentally friendly future.
Antipsychotic-induced tardive dyskinesia: The role of glutamatergic system

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) occurs in 20–25% of patients with long-term antipsychotic therapy. Abnormalities in glutamatergic transmission are considered one of the key components of the pathogenesis of drug-induced side effects. Glutamate acts as excitotoxin under certain conditions and in excessive concentrations. Aim is to study the concentration of glutamate and analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in genes coding the glutamate transporter and NMDA-receptors in schizophrenic patients with TD and without it. The study group included 156 patients with schizophrenia receiving long-term antipsychotic treatment. Patients were divided into two groups: 63 patients with TD and 93 patients without it. Glutamate was determined in serum by spectrophotometric method. Determination of allelic variants of gene SLC1A2 (rs4354668) and GRIN2A (rs2650427, rs1969060) was performed by polymerase chain reaction in real-time. We found a significant ( P < 0.05) increase of the concentration of glutamate in patients with TD. Significant ( P < 0.05) reduction in frequency of genotype GG of GRIN2A (rs1969060) and TT of SLC1A2 (rs4354668) were found in patients with TD in comparison to group without TD. In the study of glutamate concentration depending on the genotype GRIN2A (rs1969060) and genotype SLC1A2 (rs4354668) we observed a statistically significant change: elevated levels of glutamic acid identified with the heterozygous genotype in patients. It is possible to suggest that reduction in frequency of these genotypes increases the risk of movement disorders due to the protective effect of these genotypes. Disclosure of interest The authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
The oral health care research according to the rank of soldiers and officers

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to perform researches and analysis on the use of dental institutions, oral health behavior, the actual conditions of oral health care, and the oral health knowledge according to the rank of soldiers and officers and then to provide the basic data for the contents development of an oral health education to the military. Methods : The subjects in this study were 380 soldiers serving in Gyeonggi, Gangwon and Chungchong provinces. Results : In terms of the use of dental institutions, the soldiers visit the dental clinics most(56.5%), and the officers visit the military dental clinics most(52.7%)(p<0.05). In the oral health behavior, the most of the soldiers(46.7%) and the officers(58.1%) answer that they thought to be in good oral health. Regarding the actual conditions of oral health care, it is investigated that the most of the soldiers brush their teeth twice a day(46.7%) and the officers three times a day(58.1%). With the oral health knowledge, the officers get a point of $2.89{\pm}1.36$, which is higher than the soldiers'($2.47{\pm}1.27$), and the person who have an experience to take an oral health education, getting a point of $2.83{\pm}1.22$, have higher level of the knowledge than the unexperienced with $2.48{\pm}1.31$(p<0.5). Conclusions : It is thought to be necessary to provide the military camps with an oral health education and to develop the contents of an oral health education customized to them.
First Year Invasion of Plants on an Exposed Lake Bed

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

Leavenworth County State Park located about four miles northwest of Tonganoxie in Leavenworth County, Kansas, has an artificial lake of about 175 acres. For several years the lake was a popular fishing area but during the past few seasons fishing became steadily worse. The state game and fish commission decided to drain the lake in order to make a study of the area and accordingly they began to drain the lake in December of 1946. In the fall of 1947 the lake
The Protection of the Civilian Population and NATO Bombing on Yugoslavia: Comments on a Report to the Prosecutor of the ICTY

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

A report to the Prosecutor of the ICTY concludes that there was no sufficient reason to institute proceedings against persons responsible for the NATO bombing campaign against Yugoslavia. The following rules of international humanitarian law were analysed in the report: protection of the environment in times of armed conflict; prohibition on attacking civilian objects; and the limitation of admissible collateral damage according to the proportionality principle. In relation to the protection of the environment, the report is too restrictive as it combines the test provided for by Protocol I Additional to the Geneva Conventions with a proportionality test. In relation to the protection of civilian objects, or the definition of military targets, the report practically sticks to the traditional assumption that traffic and communications infrastructure always constitutes a military objective. It fails, despite some lip service to the contrary, to ask the necessary critical question as to the real contribution of that infrastructure to the military effort of Yugoslavia. The proportionality principle requires a balancing of military advantage and civilian damage. The report's view concerning the value system which has to inspire this balancing process is highly questionable, in particular taking into account the humanitarian purpose of the entire operation.
Amylose V complexes. II. Lower molecular weight ketones

Field: Chemistry (Physical Sciences)

Abstract The acetone‐ and methyl ethyl ketone‐amylose V complexes have been prepared and their unit cell dimensions calculated from their x‐ray powder patterns. This work demonstrates the size‐determining effect of these two ketones on the amylose V complex. The small unit cell, with a helix diameter of 13.0 A., observed with the wet methanol and ethanol complexes, is not found with the acetone and methyl ethyl ketone complexes. The wet ketone‐amylose V complexes and the thoroughly dried ketone complexes have the larger helix diameter of 13.7 A. This is the first report of an anhydrous amylose V complex with the expanded helix diameter. Thorough extraction of the methyl ethyl ketone‐amylose complex with methyl alcohol did not change the 13.7 A. helix diameter, although methyl alcohol‐extracted acetone‐amylose complex resulted in a mixture of the 13.0 A. and 13.7 A. helix diameter types. This work demonstrates the size effect of the lower molecular weight ketones on the amylose crystalline structure.
College of Health Technology, Ningi, Bauchi state 2022/2023 Application/Admission Form HND, ND out Call [07041834349]-07041834349 Dr. Mrs. RUTH On Purchase Of The Form and register online. The Management of the school hereby inform the general public on the sales of the Health Admission form into the School of health .HND, ND, Direct Entry Also HND, ND, Part-time and other forms For 2022 Academic Session, is on going Call Admission-Office On 07041834349 for more details on how to get the form and register online..

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

College of Health Technology, Ningi, Bauchi state 2022/2023 Application/Admission Form HND, ND out Call [07041834349]-07041834349 Dr. Mrs. RUTH On Purchase Of The Form and register online. The Management of the school hereby inform the general public on the sales of the Health Admission form into the School of health .HND, ND, Direct Entry Also HND, ND, Part-time and other forms For 2022 Academic Session, is on going Call Admission-Office On 07041834349 for more details on how to get the form and register online..
A Time Series Analysis of Morbidity and Mortality of Lung and Cardiovascular Diseases in Kampala, Uganda

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Burden of disease attributable to non-communicable diseases (NCD) is increasing worldwide. World Health Organization 2017 report estimated 40 million deaths occur per year worldwide, and that 31 million of all these deaths occur in low and middle income countries. We provide preliminary analysis to ascertain morbidity and mortality of Lung and Cardiovascular Diseases in Kampala, Uganda.We collected data on morbidity and mortality from 3 hospitals in 2 sub cities of Kampala. These hospitals were selected on the basis of providing adequate data for emergency and regular admissions, and discharge hospital services (improved or follow up or death)., serving a larger geographical catchment area, potential availability of complete data, and the presence of in house IRB in each hospital.Data from the hospitals was collected from Health Management System (HMIS) using the data abstraction from 1st September to 31st December 2017. We collected data on the health outcomes related to cause of illnesses (morbidity) and cause of deaths (mortality). Individual level variables included age, sex, date of admission, cause admission, date of discharge, cause of death, and address of the patient were analyzed using descriptive statistics.Overall 870 patients were studied and of these 53% (463/870) of the patients were male as compared to the females. The mean age was 30 years (range=0-97 years). Majority 78% (676/870) patients had respiratory related conditions, of these 51% (347/870) were children aged 0-9 years. Cardiovascular related conditions were notably higher adults ≥ 40 years. The most reported cardiovascular related conditions in adults were stroke and cardio pulmonary failure.The commonest cardiovascular conditions are stroke and cardio vascular failure and pneumonia is a dominant respiratory condition in childrenThe findings will help to generate road maps and action by governments and implementing partners in control the NCD diseases in cities.
Pedagogic discourse in theory--practice courses in Media Studies

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

Journal Article Pedagogic discourse in theory—practice courses in Media Studies Get access Nils Lindahl Elliot Nils Lindahl Elliot Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Screen, Volume 41, Issue 1, Spring 2000, Pages 18–32, https://doi.org/10.1093/screen/41.1.18 Published: 01 March 2000