jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
Aggregated Ownership: The effect of ownership on first day post-IPO performance

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance (Social Sciences)

During an initial public offering – or IPO – a company presents shares to the
public for the first time. For most companies, it one of the most important
decisions made so far, and will bring many consequences. The ownership
structure will change since the public can now become partially owner of the
company. This research tries to find a new way to predict the performance on
the first day of trading by using the pre-IPO owners.
Previous mainstream literature uses only the most important shareholders, most
often the controlling shareholders, to predict this performance. A recent study
used the term aggregated ownership to include all types and sizes of ownership.
This study adopts this point of view by trying to predict the first day
performance by using all the pre-IPO owners instead of the controlling owners.
The Dutch equity market is used to test the aggregated ownership.
The sample consists of 67 cases of companies going IPO in the period between
1995 and 2015. In total 337 IPO cases were available but after filtering for IPOs
which did not go live, were also listed elsewhere, have a re-admission, are
investment or financial entities, are state owned or for the lack of information, a
total of 67 cases remained available for this research.
The regression showed – in general – alignment with the hypotheses. The main
issue is the lack of significance which make the results unusable for drawing
actual, factual, conclusions. The various models found evidence for a higher first
day return when founders are involved, but no -shaped relation could be
found. The involvement of non-founder EO and other insiders regarding first
day return appeared to be mixed in line with literature. Despite this, results are
opposite of the expected, showing a slight negative impact on the return. The
same can be said for other outsiders, who show a negative impact on first day
performance, as predicted. The VC ownership on the other hand does have a
positive effect on the first day performance, in line with its hypothesis.
Unfortunately, no interaction effect could be found and as such, no evidence
could be found for aggregated ownership. The aggregated ownership has no
significant effect on the first day performance in the Dutch equity market.
Further research might focus on different countries or a more refined way of
testing for the possible effects of aggregated ownership.
Leadership Style, Independence, Motivation, Competence and Religiosity on the Performance of Auditors of the Inspectorate General of The Ministry Of Religion

Field: Business, Management and Accounting (Social Sciences)

This study aims to examine the effect of leadership style, independence, motivation, competence and religiosity on auditor performance (Case study at the Inspectorate General of the Ministry of Religion). The samples used in this study were 282 inspectorates which were collected using purposive samp
Protein Kinase C Activation Drives a Differentiation Program in an Oligodendroglial Precursor Model through the Modulation of Specific Biological Networks

Field: Neuroscience (Life Sciences)

Protein kinase C (PKC) activation induces cellular reprogramming and differentiation in various cell models. Although many effectors of PKC physiological actions have been elucidated, the molecular mechanisms regulating oligodendrocyte differentiation after PKC activation are still unclear. Here, we applied a liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) approach to provide a comprehensive analysis of the proteome expression changes in the MO3.13 oligodendroglial cell line after PKC activation. Our findings suggest that multiple networks that communicate and coordinate with each other may finally determine the fate of MO3.13 cells, thus identifying a modular and functional biological structure. In this work, we provide a detailed description of these networks and their participating components and interactions. Such assembly allows perturbing each module, thus describing its physiological significance in the differentiation program. We applied this approach by targeting the Rho-associated protein kinase (ROCK) in PKC-activated cells. Overall, our findings provide a resource for elucidating the PKC-mediated network modules that contribute to a more robust knowledge of the molecular dynamics leading to this cell fate transition.
Tracking technology: exploring student experiences of school datafication

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

The use of digital technologies within schools is leading to the increased generation, processing and circulation of data relating to students. To date, academic research around this ‘datafication’ of schools and schooling has tended to focus on institutional issues of governance and commercialisation, with relatively little consideration of students’ experiences. Drawing on focus group discussions with 62 students across three Australian secondary schools, the paper explores students’ experiences of school datafication in terms of power, surveillance and affect. It highlights students’ relatively constrained and distanced relations with school technology use, schools’ use of data to enforce student accountability and self-regulation of behaviour, as well students’ perceived powerlessness to engage agentically in digital practices. Drawing on notions of ‘digital resignation’ and ‘surveillance realism’, the paper concludes by considering the extent to which students might be supported to meaningfully engage with (and possibly resist) the constraining ‘atmospheres’ of datafication.
A reading text as «a springboard» to improve language skills

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

This paper discusses the aspect of ―Reading‖ from theoretical and practical points of view in a frame of English language course for the university students. The research takes into consideration Russian and English approaches towards reading regarding the effectiveness of reading in the process of learning and mastering English language. The analysis of students‘ works on reading the English literary texts and completing the tasks demonstrates the benefit from reading the texts that they themselves want to read.
Integrated atom optics using light

Field: Physics and Astronomy (Physical Sciences)

Summary form only given. The realization of miniaturized and integrated atom-optical elements at surfaces is of interest for many applications ranging from precision measurements to quantum information processing. So far, experimental work has been restricted to magnetic potentials above microfabricated current-carrying wires. Our present work now explores the case of optical potentials and some of its possibilities, including novel integrated atom optical elements such as a continuous atom source, a local atom detector and a quasi-1D surface lattice. In order to realize a continuous atom source for our experiments argon atoms from a slow atomic beam are collected and cooled in a magneto-optical surface trap.
Reflections on teaching and tweaking a discovery layer

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to test the hypotheses that led to the selection and implementation of a number of customizable features in Serials Solutions' “Summon” discovery layer tool. Design/methodology/approach Undergraduate students were surveyed to determine their preferences regarding certain customizable features in the Summon discovery layer tool. Findings The authors were most interested in asking students their preferences regarding the ability to add newspapers and outside resources into their search results, as well as their interest in the database recommendation feature. The default Summon settings were selected based on hypotheses grounded in the knowledge of information seeking behavior of undergraduate students. However, it was discovered that the student preferences uncovered through the use of the survey often ran counter to initial assumptions. The results of the case study indicate that this population of students is overwhelmingly interested in having Summon recommend databases in which students might continue their research. However, the results were not as clear regarding the inclusion of newspaper sources and sources from outside the institution in the search results. Originality/value The paper's ﬁndings demonstrate the importance of supplementing research‐driven hypotheses with specific data‐driven feedback from users when determining the customization and layout of library research tools and technology.
Internet Banking in India: Challenges and Opportunities

Field: Business, Management and Accounting (Social Sciences)

Banking activities have been into existence since 18th century BC. The main purpose that banks have been serving since their inception is keeping our money safe for us. Traditional banks have been doing this, and internet banks continue the same function. The only difference is in the way the transactions are made. The Internet is rapidly turning out to be a tool of worldwide communication. The increasing use of Internet earlier promoted producers and entrepreneurs to sell their products online. It has also become an important source of information and knowledge. Due to this, many banking and finance organizations have come up with the idea of Internet banking or online banking. In this paper we have tried to study the Nature, challenges & opportunities of Internet Banking in India.
Comprehensive Review on One-pot Green Synthesis of Pyran and Chromene Fused Benzo[α]phenazines

Field: Chemistry (Physical Sciences)

One of the important classes of aza-polycyclic compounds is Phenazine systems which are naturally present and synthetically derived. More than 6000 phenazine compounds are recognized; among them, pyran and chromene fused Benzo[α]phenazines have gained special attention due to their fascinating biological properties. In this regard, synthesizing these phenazinle derivatives by multicomponent reactions has gained much attention due to the advantages associated with the process. Hence seeing the contribution of pyran and chromene fused benzo phenazines to the pharmaceutical field, this review highlights the synthesis of these compounds by different catalytic conditions involving the use of nontoxic catalysts and solvents in a multicomponent system. This review evaluates studies reported since 2012 on the multicomponent green synthesis of pyran and chromene fused benzo phenazines.
Effects of Helicobacter pylori vacuolating cytotoxin on primary cultures of human gastric epithelial cells.

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

BACKGROUND: Many Helicobacter pylori strains produce a cytotoxin that induces cytoplasmic vacuolation in various types of eukaryotic cells. In contrast with the marked cell vacuolation that occurs in vitro in response to this cytotoxin, comparatively little epithelial vacuolation has been observed in the gastric mucosa of H pylori infected persons. AIMS: Experiments were performed to determine the susceptibility of human gastric epithelial cells in vitro to H pylori vacuolating cytotoxin activity. METHODS: Human gastric epithelial cells, harvested from upper gastrointestinal endoscopic biopsy specimens, were incubated overnight with broth culture supernatants from either a wild type cytotoxin producing (tox+) H pylori strain or an isogenic mutant strain that lacks cytotoxin activity. RESULTS: Prominent cytoplasmic vacuolation occurred in response to tox+ supernatant, but not supernatant from the isogenic mutant strain. Primary human gastric epithelial cells were significantly more sensitive to H pylori vacuolating cytotoxin activity than were either HeLa or AGS cells. Exposure of human gastric epithelial cells to high concentrations of tox+ supernatant for 48 hours caused lethal cell injury. CONCLUSIONS: These studies indicate that primary human gastric epithelial cells are highly sensitive to H pylori vacuolating cytotoxin activity.
Risk-sensitive innovation: leveraging interactions between technologies to navigate technology risks

Field: Decision Sciences (Social Sciences)

Abstract The advancement of low-emission technologies to curb climate change demonstrates how strategically managing the timing of technological developments can mitigate negative societal outcomes. We propose that a similar approach, which we term ‘risk-sensitive innovation’, can also address risks from emerging technologies like synthetic biology and artificial intelligence. Risk-sensitive innovation (RSI) leverages interactions between technologies to reduce specific risks across a technology portfolio. For instance, it may be beneficial to delay or halt risk-increasing technologies and preferentially advance risk-reducing defensive, safety, or substitute technologies. To be of practical use, RSI requires the ability to anticipate or identify impacts and intervene in the relative timing of technological advancements. Our analysis suggests that both are sometimes viable. Consideration of RSI may inform government research funding and technology regulation, as well as philanthropic research and development funders and corporate social responsibility measures.
Fungi isolated from cultured eggs, alevins and broodfish of brown trout in a hatchery affected by saprolegniosis

Field: Veterinary (Health Sciences)

The aquatic fungi cultured from eggs, alevins and broodfish of brown trout Salmo trutta belonged to the genus Saprolegnia and were identified as S. diclina , S. australis , S. ferax , S. furcata , S. hypogyna , S. unispora and S. parasitica . The species obtained from infected eggs and alevins were different to those from infected fish. Several Saprolegnia species were isolated from eggs and alevins, whereas all the isolates obtained from broodfish were the pathogenic S. parasitica .
FEMa-FS: Finite Element Machines for Feature Selection

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

Identifying anomalies has become one of the primary strategies towards\nsecurity and protection procedures in computer networks. In this context,\nmachine learning-based methods emerge as an elegant solution to identify such\nscenarios and learn irrelevant information so that a reduction in the\nidentification time and possible gain in accuracy can be obtained. This paper\nproposes a novel feature selection approach called Finite Element Machines for\nFeature Selection (FEMa-FS), which uses the framework of finite elements to\nidentify the most relevant information from a given dataset. Although FEMa-FS\ncan be applied to any application domain, it has been evaluated in the context\nof anomaly detection in computer networks. The outcomes over two datasets\nshowed promising results.\n
Study of the elemental composition of plants and extracts of medicinal plants through X-ray fluorescence

Field: Environmental Science (Physical Sciences)

Abstract Medicinal plant extracts are mostly used in different kinds of products in different areas, such as pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and veterinary, being employed in different dosages and applications. It is known that the metabolism of the human body is regulated by the presence or absence of certain chemical elements. Some elements enter vital functions, such as potassium and calcium. Potassium helps in muscle contractions, especially of the heart muscle, and calcium enters as an specific element in the bone composition. Some other elements like heavy metals (As, Hg, Cd, and Pb) are highly toxic to the human body, even at quite low concentrations. Therefore, there is the need to investigate the chemical composition of plants and medicinal extracts, because the presence of some elements in levels concentrations, as well as the deficiency of others, can lead to a series of metabolic disorders in the human body. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the chemical composition of plants and extracts of medicinal plants, using the Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluoresce (EDXRF) technique, to assessing the chemical composition of plants and extracts. The qualitative and quantitative chemical elements investigated in the plants and extracts were: As, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ni, Zn, Si, P, S, Cl, K, Ca, Ti, V, Mn, Co, Rb, Zr, Cd, Sn, Ba, Hg, Pb, Bi, Mo, Pd, and Pt.
Analytical Study of the Dual-Band Log-Periodic Antenna with MIMO Configuration for S-Band CubeSat Application

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

The investigation of 3U CubeSat-based dual band Log-periodic antenna with multi-input-multi-output (MIMO) configuration for S-band application is proposed in this paper. This work focuses on the performance of antenna with the exploration of the possibility of MIMO configuration. The MIMO antenna design utilizes the concept of using two identical radiators fed in opposite directions to maintain the isolation. The degree of isolation observed between the ports remains below −40 dB within the desired frequency range. The antenna exhibits dual-band with operating center frequency at 2.3 GHz and 2.9 GHz for lower and upper bands, respectively. The design maintains a large frequency ratio of operation to be used for different satellite applications. Additionally, it offers a directivity of 8.592 dBi and an efficiency of 62 %. Further, MIMO performance matrices like mean effective gain (MEG), envelope correlation coefficient (ECC), total active reflection coefficient (TARC), and diversity gain (DG) are investigated. In addition, a systematic investigation is carried out to perform a parametric analysis with assess the sensitivity of the optimized dimensions in order to fine tune the proposed antenna response.
Nonspecific neck and back pain in children

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

The aim of the study. To investigate non-specific neck and back pain in pediatric patients. Materials and methods. 252 patients including 57.9% boys and 42.1% girls, aged from 7 to 18 years were observed. All patients underwent clinical neurological examination, neuro-orthopedic examination, and paraclinical studies according to indications. Results. At the time of examination, all patients presented active complaints about the presence of back pain or neck back pain. 19.4% of patients complained of pain at several levels simultaneously. More than half of the observed children experienced discomfort in the indicated regions — fatigue or discomfort. The intensity of pain according to a visual analog scale averaged 3.6 ± 1.1 points. Most of the patients, as well as their parents, considered a likely cause of back pain to be a prolonged stay in a relatively immobile state in a sitting position. Assessment of neurological status revealed micro symptoms of the central nervous system, signs of a diffuse decrease in muscle tone, and various autonomic dysfunction. Neuro orthopedic examination revealed a violation of the spine configuration in all examined children. The vertebral syndrome was due to the presence of instability of the cervical and lumbar vertebral motor segments, complicated by functional blocks. Extravertebral manifestations were represented by muscle-tonic and myofascial pain syndromes. Conclusions. The results of the study suggest functional pathology to be one of the main causes of the back and neck pain in school-age patients, where the leading role belongs to static overloads.
Impact resistance of novel geogrid reinforced green concrete under effect of high-speed projectiles

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

Catastrophic disasters caused by hard/high-speed projectiles represent a significant threat to the integrity of concrete structures. Therefore, the impact resistance of concrete structures must be a critical consideration in its design procedures. This research assessed green concrete mixtures incorporating steel slag and silica fume as by-products that fulfill sustainability criteria, and geogrid reinforcement as reinforcing contenders, tested against modified hard M8 armor-piercing incendiaries at velocities up to 930 m/s. The compressive, tensile, and flexural strength of the proposed green concretes was evaluated. While, the projectile impact resistance was evaluated in terms of the energy absorption capacity, perforation resistance, crack trajectory, projectile deviation length and angle, and fracture diameter at front and rear faces of concrete panels. The results indicated slight static performance improvements and substantial impact resistance enhancements. It was revealed as a 96 % increase in energy absorption, up to 50 % better-cracking resistance, up to 12 % reduction in impact diameter, and up to 200 % improvement in deviation angle and distance compared to normal concrete. A superior impact resistance was achieved by the multiple geogrid-reinforced green concrete panels by fully preventing the perforation of the aforementioned high-speed projectile. The concluded optimum design for overall mechanical properties is steel slag concrete mixtures reinforced by biaxial geogrid meshes. This research achievements pave the way for utilizing such sustainable concrete in critical infrastructures.
P2006 Transgenerational effects of modifications of the embryonic environment in quail

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

Epigenetic phenomena, such as DNA methylation, which participate in the regulation of gene expression, can influence phenotypes. The influence of the embryonic environment on the adult phenotype, through epigenetic marks, has been observed in numerous cases. Recent studies show that epigenetic information may be transmitted across generations. Our aim was to observe if a modification of the quail embryonic environment would have transgenerational effects. We observed phenotypic differences in the third generation between 2 lines, obtained after treating (Epi+) or not treating (Epi-) eggs from a common set of founders G0, by injection of genistein. We used genistein as it is known to interfere with the epigenome, especially with DNA methylation. A “mirror” device was set, with parallel genealogies in each line, to minimize the putative influence of genetics on trait variability. After 3 generations without any further treatment, a significant difference in sexual maturity was observed between the lines, with the Epi+ G3 birds starting egg laying later. A significant interaction between line and sex was observed for 3-wk body weight and for eye temperature. Two behavioral traits in the G3 were also significantly affected by the initial treatment. Global methylation analyses are ongoing. These observations demonstrate the impact of a modification of the founders’ embryonic environment on the phenotype of quails, 3 generations later. While genetic variability cannot definitely be ruled out, the mirror animal device should have minimized its effects, and observed differences in the G3 may be attributed, at least partly, to transgenerational epigenetic phenomena.
Short‐term Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Prostatectomy*

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Summary— Two hundred patients undergoing prostatic surgery at 2 hospitals were randomly allocated into 4 equal groups. The groups were a control, cephalexin, co‐trimoxazole and carfecillin treated groups. The incidence of urinary tract infections and other complications of prostatic surgery were studied in each group after a short‐term prophylactic regime of 3 doses of the antibiotic. The incidence of urinary infection was significantly improved from 28% in the control group to 8% and 1 6% in the co‐trimoxazole and cephalexin groups respectively. Carfecillin was not effective in reducing urinary infection. However, all 3 antibiotics reduced the incidence of other infective sequelae