jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
Contributive Representation-Based Reconstruction for Online 3D Action Recognition

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

Recent years have seen an increasing trend in developing 3D action recognition methods. However, despite the advances, existing models still suffer from some major drawbacks including the lack of any provision for recognizing action sequences with some missing frames. This significantly hampers the applicability of these methods for online scenarios, where only an initial part of sequences are already provided. In this paper, we introduce a novel sequence-to-sequence representation-based algorithm in which a query sample is characterized using a collaborative frame representation of all the training sequences. This way, an optimal classifier is tailored for the existing frames of each query sample, making the model robust to the effect of missing frames in sequences (e.g. in online scenarios). Moreover, due to the collaborative nature of the representation, it implicitly handles the problem of varying styles during the course of activities. Experimental results on three publicly available databases, UTKinect, TST fall, and UTD-MHAD, respectively, show 95.48%, 90.91%, and 91.67% accuracy when using the beginning 75% portion of query sequences and 84.42%, 60.98%, and 87.27% accuracy for their initial 50%.
Negotiating Neoliberal Environments in British Columbia and Ontario, Canada: Restructuring of State – Voluntary Sector Relations and Disability Organizations' Struggles to Survive

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

As the social programmes of the postwar welfare state have been dramatically cut back and transformed, many have looked to the voluntary nonprofit sector as the ‘beacon of hope’ in terms of delivering support and services to citizens in need of assistance. But at the same time as these organizations have been under mounting pressure to deliver support and services, they have also been subject to forces of change which limit their capacities to play this vital social role. In this paper, we examine how disability organizations in two Canadian provinces have been faring in increasingly harsh neoliberal environments. We look, in particular, at the ways in which these organizations are struggling to negotiate the pressures of diminished and inadequate funding, rising demand for their services, and changing regulatory relations with the state. Drawing on mail surveys of sixty-two disability organizations in the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia, we discuss the impacts that organizational survival strategies are having on clients, staff, volunteers and volunteerism, and on the operation and structure of such organizations. We show how disability organizations are experiencing significant pressures to change how they deliver services and supports to disabled people in need. These include pressures to diminish levels of service provision to clients, particularly those in greatest need, to reduce staffing levels and institute survival strategies that negatively impact working conditions, to rely even more heavily upon volunteer labour, and to modify their operations and organizations in a struggle to cope with harsh neoliberal conditions.
Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism in patients with autoimmune pancreatitis

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Objective The objective of this study is to clarify the clinical features of thyroid dysfunction observed in patients with autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP). Methods We repeatedly examined thyroid function in 74 patients with type 1 AIP (58 males, 16 females; average onset age of AIP 67 years). Clinical and serological findings in patients with thyroid dysfunction were analyzed. Results During follow-up, clinical and subclinical hypothyroidism were observed in 3 and 17 patients, respectively. Clinical and subclinical hyperthyroidism were observed in 5 and 1 patients, respectively. One patient showed clinical hyperthyroidism followed by subclinical hypothyroidism. All patients with clinical and subclinical hypothyroidism were asymptomatic and required no medical treatment, whereas four patients with clinical hyperthyroidism were symptomatic and received treatment with thiamazole. Conclusion Frequent hypothyroidism in AIP, which was previously reported, was confirmed. Moreover, in this study, the association between hyperthyroidism and AIP was demonstrated. Hyperthyroidism in AIP may be more clinically significant than hypothyroidism because patients frequently require medical treatment.
Seminal plasma miR‐210‐3p is a biomarker for screening dyszoospermia caused by varicocele

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

To evaluate the value of seminal plasma miR-210-3p as a novel and non-invasive biomarker for screening dyszoospermia caused by varicocele. Semen samples from patients with varicocele and healthy males were collected for semen analysis and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Cox univariate and multivariate analysis and receiver operating characteristic curve analysis were used to assess the relationship between the level of seminal plasma miR-210-3p and impaired spermatogenic function. Our results showed that the level of seminal plasma miR-210-3p in the varicocele patients was 2.18 times that of the control group (p < 0.001), and its expression increased significantly with the severity of varicocele. Compared with preoperative, the expression of seminal plasma miR-210-3p declined significantly at 3 months after surgery. Cox univariate and multivariate analysis showed that seminal plasma miR-210-3p (p = 0.02), bilateral varicocele (p = 0.04) and the grade 3 varicocele (p = 0.03) were significantly and independently associated with dyszoospermia caused by varicocele. Our results suggest that seminal plasma miR-210-3p is a useful clinical biomarker for screening dyszoospermia caused by varicocele, and this is the key to deciding early effective treatment and protecting the fertility of the patients.
The Rhythms of Free Verse and the Rhythms of Translation

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

This article examines the affinities between free verse and the act of translation, particularly as they entail rhythmic transformation. These affinities have much to do with translation's task of relocating the expressive energies of the source text, and with a shared vested interest in performance, that is, in the translation of the linguistic toward the paralinguistic. The latter preoccupation derives from the ways in which free verse and translation promote the self-constitution of the reader and thus necessitate rhythm's own search for experiential fullness. The argument is pursued through the creation and exploration of three brief translations from and into French (Lamartine, Thomas Kinsella, Apollinaire).
Academic procrastinators : people who lack motivation and self-regulation.

Field: Psychology (Social Sciences)

Academic procrastination according to reviewed literature is a pretty common phenomenon and a relatively detrimental and negative habit when it interacts with the performing of academic tasks. In most studies, academic procrastination poses anxiety problems causing individuals to feel fatigue and cause them to not be able to complete academic task before the given headline. Academic procrastination as some researchers bring forward, are mainly contributed by the low level of motivation involved with performing of the academic tasks. Low self-regulation of the self also contributes to the high tendency of academic procrastination. Despite a majority of studies done on observing the negative outcomes brought about by academic procrastination, the concept may in fact be conducive for academic task completion in some contexts. Active procrastination orientation gives individuals the much needed motivation to endure throughout the academic task and even more so when faced with a time constraint. Passive procrastination does not work as well in comparison but can still turn out positive outcomes if it a task-approach is utilized. Much more is needed to be researched in the fundamental theories of academic procrastination. One such approach is to generalize the study on the general population and also using new study methods in order to collect data accuracy and validity. These approaches serve to help in setting the grounding fundamentals of the still unfixed concept of academic procrastination.
Stabilized Plastic Optical Fiber Link Even Without a Physical-Contact Fiber Connection

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

We propose a novel graded-index plastic optical fiber (GI POF) link that enables stable high-speed data transmission without the requirement for conventional coupling techniques to reduce reflection at fiber connection, as typified by physical-contact (PC) fiber connection, for short-reach multimode fiber (MMF) applications with vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs). In the novel GI POF link, noise caused by light reflected at the fiber connection back into a VCSEL cavity can be suppressed through strong mode coupling in the fiber. It thereby improves the bit error rate of the data transmission compared with conventional silica and polymer MMFs. The capability of the novel GI POF link will be advantageous for optical interconnects in household and automotive applications, in which PC connection is not ideal to apply. The novel GI POF link will also be invaluable for multi-fiber interconnects based on multi-fiber connectors for data center applications, in which complete PC connections are difficult to obtain.
Immunotherapy for Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma—Renewed Enthusiasm and a Lingering Challenge

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Huiyan Luo, MD, PhD; Jin Lu, BS; Yuxian Bai, MD; Teng Mao, MM; Jun Wang, MD; Qingxia Fan, BS; Yiping Zhang, MB; Kuaile Zhao, MD; Zhendong Chen, MB; Shegan Gao, MD; Jiancheng Li, MD; Zhichao Fu, MD; Kangsheng Gu, MD; Zhihua Liu, MD; Lin Wu, MD; Xiaodong Zhang, MD; Jifeng Feng, PhD; Zuoxing Niu, MM; Yi Ba, MD; Helong Zhang, MD; Ying Liu, MD; Li Zhang, MB; Xuhong Min, BS; Jing Huang, MD; Ying Cheng, MD; Dong Wang, MD; Yu Shen, PhD; Qing Yang, MD; Jianjun Zou, MD; Rui-Hua Xu, MD, PhD; ESCORT-1st Investigators; Xianglin Yuan; Dong Ma; Li Liu; Feng Ye; Tianshu Liu; Xiuwen Wang; Likun Liu; Bing Xia; Fengming Ran; Sanyuan Sun; Zhanhui Miao; Jun Bie; Yong Gao; Junyan Yu; Li Chen; Yifu He; Wei Ren; Suxia Luo; Guangqiang Zhao; Youen Lin; Long Chen; Zhiyuan Guo; Chunhong Hu; Ying Wang; Nong Xu; Baofu Chen; Xianbao Zhan; Yuping Chen; Hongda Lu; Shukui Qin; Guolei Wang; Liming Chen; Li Bai; Jingdong Zhang
Optimization of Novel Human Acellular Dermal Dressing Sterilization for Routine Use in Clinical Practice

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Gamma rays and electrons with kinetic energy up to 10 MeV are routinely used to sterilize biomaterials. To date, the effects of irradiation upon human acellular dermal matrices (hADMs) remain to be fully elucidated. The optimal irradiation dosage remains a critical parameter affecting the final product structure and, by extension, its therapeutic potential. ADM slides were prepared by various digestion methods. The influence of various doses of radiation sterilization using a high-energy electron beam on the structure of collagen, the formation of free radicals and immune responses to non-irradiated (native) and irradiated hADM was investigated. The study of the structure changes was carried out using the following methods: immunohistology, immunoblotting, and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy. It was shown that radiation sterilization did not change the architecture and three-dimensional structure of hADM; however, it significantly influenced the degradation of collagen fibers and induced the production of free radicals in a dose-dependent manner. More importantly, the observed effects did not disrupt the therapeutic potential of the new transplants. Therefore, radiation sterilization at a dose of 35kGy can ensure high sterility of the dressing while maintaining its therapeutic potential.
Complete mitochondrial genome of the coconut black-headed caterpillar Opisina arenosella (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea: Xyloryctidae)

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

In the present study, we determined the complete mitogenome of Opisina arenosella, the first for the family Xyloryctidae. This mitochondrial genome contains 15,389 bp, with an A + T content of 80.5% and consists of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes, and a control region (GenBank accession no. MK467611). The genome size, gene arrangement, A + T content, codon usage, and secondary structures of 22 transfer RNA genes of the O. arenosella mitogenome were similar to those of other sequenced Gelechioids. Bayesian analyses performed using the mitogenomes of O. arenosella and other 13 species of Gelechioidea.
An Interventional Study (Calcium Supplementation & Health Education) On Premenstrual Syndrome - Effect on Premenstrual and Menstrual Symptoms

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

The study was conducted to study the effect of calcium supplementation on Premenstrual and Menstrual Symptoms. It was a one-year follow-up prospective, randomized controlled interventional study. After the initial 2-cycle screening phase, a total of 215 healthy premenopausal women were enrolled in the study group calcium supplementation (500 BD) of the trial and 140 subjects either the relatives or neighbors of the study population were enrolled as control group health, nutrition, hygiene education of the trial. By the second and third treatment months, all symptoms except for fatigue and insomnia showed a significant response to calcium. For the symptom of low backache, the mean screening score was significantly higher than the control group score (0.82±0.74 vs 0.69±0.66, p=0.033) and became significantly lower than the control group score by the end of third treatment cycle. (0.30±0.45 vs 0.49±0.59, p<0.01). Nearly half (55%) of the women in the study group reported ≥50% improvement and one-third (30%) of the women in study group reported ≥75% improvement. Significantly lower symptoms score was detected in the urban sites during the first treatment phase with calcium and during the final treatment phase.
Free radicals in x-irradiated single crystals of sucrose: a reexamination

Field: Chemistry (Physical Sciences)

ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTFree radicals in x-irradiated single crystals of sucrose: a reexaminationE. Sagstuen, A. Lund, O. Awadelkarim, M. Lindgren, and J. WesterlingCite this: J. Phys. Chem. 1986, 90, 22, 5584–5588Publication Date (Print):October 1, 1986Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 October 1986https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/j100280a022https://doi.org/10.1021/j100280a022research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse permissionsArticle Views76Altmetric-Citations36LEARN ABOUT THESE METRICSArticle Views are the COUNTER-compliant sum of full text article downloads since November 2008 (both PDF and HTML) across all institutions and individuals. These metrics are regularly updated to reflect usage leading up to the last few days.Citations are the number of other articles citing this article, calculated by Crossref and updated daily. Find more information about Crossref citation counts.The Altmetric Attention Score is a quantitative measure of the attention that a research article has received online. Clicking on the donut icon will load a page at altmetric.com with additional details about the score and the social media presence for the given article. Find more information on the Altmetric Attention Score and how the score is calculated. Share Add toView InAdd Full Text with ReferenceAdd Description ExportRISCitationCitation and abstractCitation and referencesMore Options Share onFacebookTwitterWechatLinked InRedditEmail Other access options Get e-Alerts
Adaptive Algorithm for Blind Separation from Noisy Time-Varying Mixtures

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

This article addresses the problem of blind source separation from time-varying noisy mixtures using a state variable model and recursive estimation. An estimate of each source signal is produced real time at the arrival of new observed mixture vector. The goal is to perform the separation and attenuate noise simultaneously, as well as to adapt to changes that occur in the mixing system. The observed data are projected along the eigenvectors in signal subspace. The subspace is tracked real time. Source signals are modeled using low-order AR (autoregressive) models, and noise is attenuated by trading off between the model and the information provided by measurements. The type of zero-memory nonlinearity needed in separation is determined on-line. Predictor-corrector filter structures are proposed, and their performance is investigated in simulation using biomedical and communications signals at different noise levels and a time-varying mixing system. In quantitative comparison to other widely used methods, significant improvement in output signal-to-noise ratio is achieved.
Development of Multivariable Triangulation Method for Diagnostics of Icing of Wind Turbine Blades

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

Development of wind energy has led to explosive growth of practically applied energy sources, combined in wind farms. The number of wind turbines in cold climate grows rapidly. One of major problems in operation of wind turbines in such conditions is icing of turbine blades. It is known that the wind energy industry has no reliable methods for remote diagnostics of icing. Development and improvement of such methods is an extremely relevant task. The aim of the work is elaboration of a multivariable triangulation method for accurate diagnostics of three-dimensional geometry of ice. The idea of the method is as follows. Spatially-structured lighting is repeatedly projected on the surface of object to control. Images of the object are recorded from a direction other than that of the lighting. The images contain the structure of the projected lighting, distorted by the relief of the surface of the object. For each point on the image of the object, the dependence of the intensity of the registered radiation on the number of the image is determined.
Development of Emotional Competence through Music and Movement: Comparative Analysis of the Professional Educational Programs of Prospective Primary School Teachers in Ukraine and Austria

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

Aim. The paper focuses on a comparative analysis of the professional education program for prospective primary school teachers in Ukraine and Austria in the context of developing prospective teachers' emotional competence through music and movement and the readiness of prospective primary school teachers to use music and movement in their professional activities and for self-development. Methods. Theoretical research method – the analysis of literature, empirical data acquisition method – questionnaires. The progression of emotional competence, measured empirically through emotional intelligence levels, has been evaluated using Hall's EQ test and Lyusin's Emotional Intelligence Methodology. Statistical data processing has been carried out in IBM SPSS program. Results. The readiness of the majority of respondents to use music and movement means in their professional activities has been revealed. The connection between the indicators of this readiness of the respondents and the readiness to use these means for their self-development has been proved. The relevance of introducing music and movement disciplines into the process of professional training of prospective primary school teachers has been substantiated by the analysis of professional educational programs in Austria and Ukraine. Conclusions. The research revealed the advantage of the indicator by music and movement disciplines in the Austrian`s curricula for general study professional education programmes for prospective teachers in comparison with the Ukrainian ones. The findings of the training programme demonstrate the efficacy of utilising music and movement in nurturing emotional competence
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Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (Life Sciences)

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“White collars” on self-reported well-being, health and work performance when teleworking from home

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

In the wake of the pandemic, telework became relevant to more employees than before. Researchers suggest both positive and negative impact of telework on employees. The study examines office workers’ self-reports on the impact of teleworking on their subjective well-being, health, and productivity. Data (N = 475) were collected from teleworkers in Lithuania during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings indicate that teleworking during the pandemic had a negative impact on the well-being (in work-life balance aspect) and health (mostly in terms of mental exhaustion) of office workers, while work performance suffered relatively less. Also, this study revealed three original observations. First, well-being evaluations of teleworkers were found to be most correlated with close relationships and age. Second, teleworkers who live with their parents have the most positive evaluations of teleworking in all three areas: well-being, health, and productivity. And third, the overlap between family and work when working from home increases the likelihood that women and young workers will be less concerned about healthy living habits. This study contributes to a better understanding of the factors teleworkers face when working at home and can help companies improve their hybrid working strategies.
Enacting European citizenship beyond the EU: Turkish citizens and their European political practices

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

Đzninizle, bugünkü konuşmamda, yerel yönetimler, Türkiye Belediyeler Birliği ve Bölgesel Birliklerinin içinde bulunduğumuz demokratikleşme ve modernleşme sürecindeki rolleri üzerine görüşlerimi belirtmek istiyorum
Application of yield line theory in pre-cast waffle slab

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

Analysis of precast waffle slabs have concentrated on the rib portions, while the slab portion were left unanalyzed. This has led to cracks or outright failure of the slab portions due to under reinforcement. This paper proposed the use of yield line theory in solving this problem. Yield line theory was adopted to develop a computer program called YLRGT in the analysis of pre-cast waffle slabs. Three panels with dimensions 6m x 6m, 6m x 5m and 5m x 2m were analyzed, and the results were compared with an existing analytical method which was based on the BS 8110 slab coefficient factor. YLRGT analyzed the slab portion effectively, unlike the BS 8110 where approximate values were adopted for the slab portion. The paper concluded that the slab portion of pre-cast waffle slabs can be effectively analyzed using the computer program.Keywords: Waffle slabs, Yield line theory, Panels, YLRGT