jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
Switching of primary health care providers among self-paid health insurance participants in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

Background and purposes:Â The number of Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional or National Health Insurance (NHI) participants switching their fasilitas kesehatan tingkat pertama or primary healthcare (PHC) providers is increasing and dominatedÂ by self-paid participants. This switching could result in unequal distribution of NHI participants and amount of capitation among PHC providers.Â This studyÂ aims to explore the reasons underlying self-paid NHI participants to switch PHC providers.Method:Â ThisÂ is a qualitativeÂ study using in-depth interviewsÂ with a total of 14Â participants recruited purposively, consisted of ten NHI self-paid participants who had switched andÂ four participants whoÂ intend to switch PHC providers.Â Semi-structured interview guide incorporated the aspects of ConsumerÂ SwitchingÂ BehaviorÂ Model. The interviews explored four aspects of participantsâ€™ intention to switch providers including inconvenience, service encounter failures, core health service failures, and attraction by competitor.Â The verbatim transcripts were analyzed thematically.Results: Self-paid NHI participants in this study cited four main reasons for switching PHC providers. The first reason is inconvenience in accessing PHC providerâ€™s services due to long distance, long waiting times, unsuitable opening hours, and poor facilities. Secondly, patients cited the poorÂ interaction between healthcare providers and patients specifically, lack of attentiveness, poor eye contact, poor delivery of health information, lack of consideration of patientsâ€™ opinions, and lack of responsivenessÂ to patientsâ€™Â complaints. The third reason is core healthcare service failures, includingÂ hastyÂ examinations, inaccurate diagnoses, andÂ errors in prescribing medication. Finally, informants reported that they wished to switch PHC providers due to the attractiveness of other providers, in terms of facilities availability, professionalism of healthcare providers, additional health programs, and ease of access to fasilitas kesehatan rujukan tingkat lanjut or referral healthcare facilities.Conclusion:Â Self-paid NHI participantsâ€™ intention to switch PHC providers was mainly attributed to the perceived poor healthcare quality of the provider and superiority of the others.Â Continuous quality improvement should be undertaken by PHC providers to increase participantsâ€™ loyalty.
The Handling of “Waiters” Problem by Telecommunication Service Provider: A System Dynamics Approach

Field: Decision Sciences (Social Sciences)

The queueing theory has been used by academicians and practitioners to solve supply chain problems over the years. Here, we propose a system dynamics approach and queuing theory parameters to discover the best method to handle the (supply chain) “Waiters” problem via a telecommunication service provider. We developed more than one system dynamics model and introduced the following parameters: the number of times information about registered waiters and the number of days required for procuring and commissioning the (telecommunication) ports are collected in a month. We found the number of waiting times for the customers is reduced and improved when the above-mentioned first parameter is performed more frequently (i.e., more than once).
Hydrogen Sulfide in Bone Tissue Regeneration and Repair: State of the Art and New Perspectives

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

The importance of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in the regulation of multiple physiological functions has been clearly recognized in the over 20 years since it was first identified as a novel gasotransmitter. In bone tissue H2S exerts a cytoprotective effect and promotes bone formation. Just recently, the scientific community has begun to appreciate its role as a therapeutic agent in bone pathologies. Pharmacological administration of H2S achieved encouraging results in preclinical studies in the treatment of systemic bone diseases, such as osteoporosis; however, a local delivery of H2S at sites of bone damage may provide additional opportunities of treatment. Here, we highlight how H2S stimulates multiple signaling pathways involved in various stages of the processes of bone repair. Moreover, we discuss how material science and chemistry have recently developed biomaterials and H2S-donors with improved features, laying the ground for the development of H2S-releasing devices for bone regenerative medicine. This review is intended to give a state-of-the-art description of the pro-regenerative properties of H2S, with a focus on bone tissue, and to discuss the potential of H2S-releasing scaffolds as a support for bone repair.
Diamagnetic susceptibility of a hydrogenic donor in a quantum dot

Field: Physics and Astronomy (Physical Sciences)

Abstract We investigate within the effective mass theory, the influence of the shape of the confining potential and the geometry of the Quantum Dot on the diamagnetic susceptibility χ dia of a hydrogenic donor using variational method. We compare χ dia of a donor in a Spherical Quantum Dot for both infinite and finite barrier model. The effect of the location of the donor and Al composition x of the Al x Ga 1– x As barrier of the Quantum Dot is also studied. (© 2006 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
A novel hybrid ensemble learning for anomaly detection in industrial sensor networks and SCADA systems for smart city infrastructures

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

Critical Infrastructures (CIs) use Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for monitoring and remote control. Sensor networks are being integrated into all areas of the infrastructures of smart cities. The sensor network data stream contains information that can be utilized to model and control the activity of these infrastructures. However, SCADA systems are constantly exposed to a variety of diverse intrusions, making detection with traditional intrusion detection systems (IDS) extremely difficult. Due to their unique specifications, conventional security solutions, like antivirus and firewall software, are unsuitable for properly securing SCADA systems. In addition, anomaly detection in industrial sensor networks (ISNs) should occur in real time. Therefore, effectively identifying cyberattacks in major SCADA systems is unquestionably essential for enhancing their resilience, ensuring safe operations, and avoiding expensive maintenance. We developed a novel hybrid ensemble model approach to address these issues. This paper's primary objective is to detect hostile intrusions that have already circumvented firewalls and typical IDS. In this paper, we propose a hybrid Ensemble Learning Model (ELM) for intrusion detection in SCADA systems with ISNs utilizing a tangible data gathered from a gas pipeline system given by Mississippi State University (MSU), the water system, and the high-dimensional University of New South Wales-NB 2015 (UNSW-NB15) data that reflects a typical attack in the Internet of Things (IoT) environment. The unity normalization method was adopted for data preprocessing, and the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was utilized for feature extraction of the high-dimensional datasets. Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO) was used for optimizing the bagging, stacking, Adaboost, and an ensemble of classifiers Naive Bayes and Support Vector Machine with a majority voting technique. Then, we utilized the proposed approach founded on the bijective soft-set approach for efficient ELM selection. The experiment was conducted in two phases: Initially, without PCA + GWO for feature extraction and selection on the ELM, and subsequently, with PCA + GWO for feature extraction and selection on the ELM. PCA + GWO on the ensemble of classifiers NB + SVM provided an accuracy of 99%, precision of 100%, recall of 100%, and detection rate of 99.90%, outpacing the ensemble of classifiers without PCA feature extraction and GWO optimization approaches.
Identification of DNase II in mouse spermatozoa and luminal fluid from the epididymis and vas deferens

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

The goal of this work was to identify the nuclease associated with sperm DNA degradation in the sperm and surrounding fluid of the vas deferens and cauda epididymis of the mouse. Earlier work in our laboratory demonstrated sperm nucleolytic activity that cleaved chromatin to the size of 50 kbp with Mn2+ and Ca2+, which could be reversed using EDTA. We have named this activity Sperm Chromatin Fragmentation (SCF). The reversible nature and activation of SCF using Mn2+ and Ca2+ are hallmarks of the nuclease topoisomerase IIB. When SCF is active for a period of time a different activity is observed that completely and irreversibly degrades the sperm chromatin. We have named this activity Sperm DNA Degradation (SDD). The complete degradation seen in SDD is much more pronounced in sperm from the vas deferens and the activity is greatly accelerated by the use of EGTA and Ca2+. We found that this combination causes the buffer to become acidic, and it is this acidity that activates the nuclease rather than EGTA and Ca2+. We developed a purification scheme for this nuclease, and then identified it as DNAse II, a known acidic nuclease, by Western blot analysis. The cauda epididymis and vas deferens act as storage areas for sperm, but may also function as a quality control mechanism for defective sperm. This is suggested by the drop in number of defective sperm seen in the cauda epidydimis compared to the caput suggesting they are being marked for degradation. The presence of DNase II in the vas deferens has yet to be described in the literature. Here we present evidence of its presence and activity in the sperm and luminal fluid of the male reproductive tract.
Clinical Observation of "Zhubi Jiedu Decoction" in Treating 38 Cases of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Objective: To value the efficacy of Zhubi Jiedu Decoction in treating rheumatoid arthritis.Methods: 38 patients with rheumatoid arthritis were treated by Zhubi Jiedu Decoction for eight weeks.Results: After treatment,the effective rate of ACR20,ACR50,and ACR70 were 68.42%,36.84%,and 7.8% respectively.Conclusion: Zhubi Jiedu Decoction can improve clinical presentation,life ability of patients with rheumatoid arthritis in active phase,and decrease ESR and CRP.
Prokaryotic expression of MLC gene of Haemaphysalis longicornis and immunogenicity analysis of the recombinant protein.

Field: Immunology and Microbiology (Life Sciences)

To understand the immunological characteristics of MLC gene from Haemaphysalis longicornis,the open reading frame(ORF) of MLC gene was amplified by RT-PCR,cloned into pGEX-4T-1 vector and expressed in Escherichia coli BL21(DE3)at 37 ℃ under 1.0 mmol/L IPTG induction condition.The expression of recombinant protein was analyzed by SDS-PAGE.It was found that the recombinant protein was about 44 ku in size.The MLC protein could be recognized by the positive serum against H.Longicornis adult ticks in Western-blot,which suggests that the MLC protein has immunogenicity.The study provided the basis for exploring MLC protein physiological function and for screening anti-tick vaccine candidate.
Recent developments in graphene‐based polymer composite membranes: Preparation, mass transfer mechanism, and applications

Field: Materials Science (Physical Sciences)

ABSTRACT The shortage of water resources is a problem concerned by all countries in the world. In order to solve this problem of human survival, membrane separation technology promotes the development of water treatment field by virtue of its own advantages of high efficiency and low consumption. Membrane separation technology combined with nanomaterials has brought surprises to researchers. Graphene has unique structure and properties, making graphene and its derivatives have very good potential in water treatment and selective separation. Graphene‐based materials combined with traditional polymer materials have great potential in the field of membrane separation technology. In this article, we first introduce the preparation methods and transport mechanism of graphene‐based membranes, and then summarize the recent applications of graphene oxide/polymer composite membranes in water purification, gas separation, self‐cleaning, and oil–water separation. It is expected to become the next generation of functional composite membranes. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2019 , 136 , 47761.
A Stiff, Tough, and Thermally Insulating Air- and\nIce-Templated Plant-Based Foam

Field: Materials Science (Physical Sciences)

By forming and directionally\nfreezing an aqueous foam containing\ncellulose nanofibrils, methylcellulose, and tannic acid, we produced\na stiff and tough anisotropic solid foam with low radial thermal conductivity.\nAlong the ice-templating direction, the foam was as stiff as nanocellulose–clay\ncomposites, despite being primarily methylcellulose by mass. The foam\nwas also stiff perpendicular to the direction of ice growth, while\nmaintaining λ<sub>r</sub> < 25 mW m<sup>–1</sup> K<sup>–1</sup> for a relative humidity (RH) up to 65% and <30\nmW m<sup>–1</sup> K<sup>–1</sup> at 80% RH. This work\nintroduces the tandem use of two practical techniques, foam formation\nand directional freezing, to generate a low-density anisotropic material,\nand this strategy could be applied to other aqueous systems where\nfoam formation is possible.
Parameters Affecting the Postshock Wave Relaxation Zone in an Oxygen Carbon Particle Suspension

Field: Physics and Astronomy (Physical Sciences)

A parametric study was conducted regarding the effects of the initial carbon concentration, the initial carbon particle diameter, the shock wave Mach number and the preshock suspension pressure on the suspension behavior in the relaxation zone. The suspension was composed of oxygen gas seeded with small carbon particles. It was found that changing either the initial carbon concentration or the shock wave Mach number has a marked effect on the suspension behavior in the relaxation zone and on the eventually reached postshock equilibrium state. Changes in the initial carbon particle diameter (at a constant shock wave Mach number and carbon concentration) has no effect on the postshock equilibrium state, but it does affect the way in which the suspension reaches this equilibrium state. Changes in the preshock suspension pressure has only minor effects on the suspension behavior in the relaxation zone.
Plotting of trajectory path for remotely piloted aircraft system in an indoor and outdoor environment via simulation

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

Interest and research of the usage of Unmanned-Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have been on the rise over the recent years. Flight trajectory and path planning are hugely dependent on the path planner’s experience and type of environment. However, there are various limitations as the coordinates given are of a rough measure and it is only through rigorous testing and experimentation can the proper coordinates be obtained. Hence, this project was started to attempt to design and simplify flight trajectory so that there is a visual simulation for planners to use. The scope of this report consists of an overview of the program Blender, as well as Mission Planner to show how the programs assist in flight in both an indoor and outdoor environment respectively. There will be an in-depth discussion about how the waypoints were assigned to the various UAVs using Blender. The process of extracting coordinates and testing against real time will be discussed upon as well. Mission Planner was also shown with a special macro that allows conversion of units from Blender, which will be talked upon in the report. Other aspects of the project that are touched upon in this report include the evaluation of the programs used and improvements that could be further enhanced upon.
Nutrient limitation of bacterial growth and rates of bacterivory in lakes and oceans: a comparative study

Field: Environmental Science (Physical Sciences)

AME Aquatic Microbial Ecology Contact the journal Facebook Twitter RSS Mailing List Subscribe to our mailing list via Mailchimp HomeLatest VolumeAbout the JournalEditorsSpecials AME 09:105-110 (1995) - DOI: https://doi.org/10.3354/ame009105 Nutrient limitation of bacterial growth and rates of bacterivory in lakes and oceans: a comparative study Elser JJ, Stabler LB, Hassett RP We conducted a series of dilution bioassay experiments to determine whether limitation of bacterial growth by nutrient elements (N and P) and organic substrates differs in marine and fresh-water pelagic ecosystems. We also conducted Landry-Hassett dilution gradient experiments to assess whether rates of bacterivory differ substantially in the 2 ecosystem types. P addition stimulated significant (p < 0.05) responses at 5 of 6 marine and 4 of 5 freshwater sites, while N addition stimulated bacteria at 2 of 6 marine sites and 2 of 5 freshwater sites. Organic C (OC, added as glucose) was significant as a main effect in 4 of 6 marine and 2 of 5 freshwater experiments. Significant treatment interactions (N x P, OC x N, OC x P) occurred in several cases. Magnitudes of growth response to addition of the limiting nutrient were consistently greater in freshwater experiments. Rates of bacterivory did not differ (p > 0.05) for lake and marine systems sampled although data were extremely limited. Our results support the emerging view that mineral limitation of bacterial growth rates (as well as limitation by organic substrates) is widespread in both marine and freshwater ecosystems. However, differences in degree of response to enrichment and in growth rates in unenriched treatments in our marine and freshwater experiments suggested that severity of nutrient limitation of growth insitu was considerably higher for freshwater bacteria than for marine bacteria. While our study was limited in scope and more data are clearly needed, based on these results we propose several hypotheses for the apparent difference in severity of nutrient limitation of bacteria in lakes and oceans. Nutrient limitation . Bacteria . Marine vs freshwater Full text in pdf format NextExport citation RSS - Facebook - Tweet - linkedIn Cited by Published in AME Vol. 09, No. 2. Publication date: August 31, 1995 Print ISSN: 0948-3055; Online ISSN: 1616-1564 Copyright © 1995 Inter-Research.
Analysis of Factors Influencing the Tolerability of S-1 plus Oxaliplatin in Patients with Advanced Gastric Cancer

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Oxaliplatin (L-OHP) was approved for the treatment of gastric cancer in 2015 in Japan. Cisplatin (CDDP) and L-OHP are used as the first-line therapy for unresectable advanced or recurrent gastric cancer. Compared with CDDP, L-OHP has fewer adverse effects such as nausea and vomiting. Moreover, L-OHP does not need a large amount of hydration. Many outpatients with gastric cancer can use L-OHP. L-OHP is used with S-1 (SOX) for unresectable advanced or recurrent gastric cancer. However, some patients need to take a reduced dose or discontinue therapy. Thus, we evaluated the factors that influence the tolerance to SOX, to improve treatment safety and predict adverse events. The study included 22 patients who were treated with SOX. Intolerant patients were defined as those who required a reduced dose or discontinuation of therapy. Eight patients were defined as intolerant. The factors that influenced tolerance included surgical history of gastric cancer (P = 0.018), body mass index < 18.5 (P = 0.039), low neutrophil count (P = 0.039), low platelet count (P = 0.039), and high aspartate transaminase level (P = 0.036). All intolerant patients underwent surgery for gastric cancer. The duration from surgery to the initiation of SOX in intolerant patients was shorter than that for tolerant patients (P = 0.021). In conclusion, the factors that influence tolerance in patients receiving SOX were short duration from surgery to SOX, low body mass index, low neutrophil count, low platelet count and high aspartate transaminase level. Therefore, patients who have these factors require careful monitoring for adverse events.
An evaluation of URA's registry file system : a study of information needs of land planners in Singapore.

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

The main objective of this research was to evaluate the Urban Redevelopment Authority's (URA) registry automated file management system and find out how the system could be improved to meet the information needs of Land Planners. The Registry in URA used manual system to manage its file records, tracking their movements and locating relevant file records for their officers in the last two decades.
New species of shrew (Soricidae: Crocidura) from Sibuyan Island, Philippines

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

Abstract Recent molecular phylogenetic studies of Southeast Asian shrews (Crocidura) suggest that Crocidura mindorus, as currently defined, is diphyletic. The species is reported from Mindoro (type locality) and Sibuyan islands in the Philippines, each of which has been isolated from other land masses over considerable geological timescales. We examined morphological evidence to determine whether the Mindoro and Sibuyan populations represent distinct, endemic species. We found that the two populations differ in discrete and mensural characters. This evidence, combined with previous molecular phylogenetic studies, confirms that the Sibuyan population is an isolated, independently evolving lineage, and we formally describe it as a new species, Crocidura ninoyi.
A nonlinear population model

Field: Mathematics (Physical Sciences)

This paper considers a nonlinear model for population dynamics with age structure. The fertility rate with respect to age is non constant and has the form proposed by [17]. Moreover, its multiplicative structure and the multiplicative structure of mortality makes the model separable. In this setting it is shown that the number of births in unit time is given by a system of nonlinear ordinary differential equations. The steady state solution together with the equilibrium solution is found explicitly.
At the train station: the self, suspended in collective trauma. Symbolic analysis with victims of childhood trauma caused by state terrorism

Field: Psychology (Social Sciences)

Abstract This paper explores the consequences of a collective trauma on the individual psyche. The author aims to show the difficulties emerging in the process of working through an early trauma when the personal wound is merged with a family and cultural trauma. Referencing clinical dream material, the author also highlights the importance of including the objective and the subjective levels of analysis, because if the clinical work is solely focused upon the intrapsychic subjective dimension, this may tend to perpetuate the traumatic cycle based on the original denial. This process requires from the analyst sensitivity and receptivity to accept the reality of the collective trauma with all its overwhelming affects, without losing the capacity for imagination; thus, the horror of the non‐representable may gradually find – within the analytic dyad – a symbolic way to be retrieved, metabolized, and elaborated.