jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
Rural people's organizations and agricultural extension in the upper north of thailand: Who benefits?

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

Abstract Recent developments in agricultural extension policy in Thailand emphasise the importance of working with and through local organisations of rural people (RPOs). The paper describes these developments and explores four sets of arguments commonly used to support them: that they will increase the efficiency of extension by reducing the unit cost of “contact” between farmers and extension staff; that they provide a more effective means of enabling farmers, both individually and collectively, to take action in the interests of local agricultural development; that they promote equity in the provision of extension services; and that they can lead to the empowering of rural people to take greater initiative in their own development. Northern Thailand has a long history of the active involvement of local organisations in agricultural development, most notably the independent “muang fai” irrigation associations. The present century has seen a number of government sponsored efforts to promote the formation of new types of RPOs, efforts which have met with mixed success. Research conducted by the Universities of Reading and Chiang Mai in the nine provinces of the upper north identified the varied processes by which RPOs come into being and investigated the relationships between RPOs and extension agencies in the government and voluntary sectors. A series of case studies in different parts of the region provides evidence in support of the above four sets of arguments. These studies also show, however, that current approaches can lead to new patterns of exclusion among the rural population and may lead to a debilitating dependence of newly created RPOs on government or voluntary agencies. The limitations of current approaches are identified and suggestions made for increasing the benefits of RPO‐based agricultural extension.
Changing Concepts in the Urodynamic Evaluation of Children

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

<p>Archeo is a collaborative modular game that combines storytelling and constructive play. It was designed as a primary school kit to engage children from 8 to 10 years of age in manipulating, discovering and building narratives associated with an archaeological find, a mysterious object found at an excavation site. The game was experimented in a primary school in Siena (Italy). Initial trials involved twenty-two 8-year-old children and their teachers. The group included 6 children with mild cognitive disabilities and learning disorders. Children were divided in 4 groups, each of which was facilitated by an expert. Each group included at least one child with a mild cognitive disability. Results show that the game was inclusive and collaborative, since all children contnbuted to the achievement of the final goal, regardless their cognitive ability. Interestingly, there were no remarkable differences in retention of the story. All children remembered most of the details of the story, even if the children with a mild cognitive disability summarized it in fewer sentences, whilst children with typical development showed richer narrative competencies. Manipulation and collaboration were the winning factor in the game. By building and constructing together, children successfully mastered abstract elements of the story as well as very concrete building blocks of the game.</p>
Sequence-based typing of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 clinical isolates from Belgium between 2000 and 2010

Field: Immunology and Microbiology (Life Sciences)

Sequence-based typing (SBT) is a discriminatory method widely used to genotype Legionella pneumophila strains. A total of 86 clinical L. pneumophila serogroup 1 (sg1) isolates, collected between January 2000 and December 2010 in the two Belgian National Reference Centres for Legionella pneumophila, were genotyped using the internationally standardised SBT protocol of the European Working Group for Legionella Infections (EWGLI). The isolates could be classified into 31 different sequence types (ST, index of diversity: 0.879). The obtained STs were submitted to the EWGLI SBT-database for L. pneumophila. In our study, ST47 (27.9%) and ST1 (19.8%) were the most frequently detected STs. The detected profiles were a combination of both frequently isolated and unique STs, and of both worldwide distributed and more local strains. Two STs, ST880 and ST881, were new to the EWGLI database. In conclusion, we characterised L. pneumophila sg1 isolates with the SBT method, and created a Belgian profile database that will be useful for future epidemiological studies.
Low-power heterogeneous computing via adaptive execution of dataflow actors

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

Dataflow models of computation have been shown to provide an excellent basis for describing signal processing applications and mapping them to heterogeneous computing platforms that consist of multicore CPUs and graphics processing units (GPUs). Recently several efficient dataflow-based programming frameworks have been introduced for such needs. Most of contemporary signal processing applications can be described using static dataflow models of computation (e.g. synchronous dataflow) that have desirable features such as compile-time analyzability. Unfortunately, static dataflow models of computation turn out to be restrictive when applications need to adapt their behavior to varying conditions at run-time, such as power saving through adaptive processing. This paper analyzes three dataflow approaches for implementing adaptive application behavior in terms of expressiveness and efficiency. The focus of the paper is on heterogeneous computing platforms and particularly on adapting application processing for achieving power saving. Experiments are conducted with deep neural network and dynamic predistortion applications on two platforms: a mobile multicore SoC and a GPU-equipped workstation.
Immunoglobulin A (IgA) andIgGSerumAntibodies to Mycobacterial Antigens inCrohn's Disease Patients andTheir Relatives

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Serafrompatients withCrohn's disease, their relatives, their spouses, andunrelated healthy controls were assayed byenzyme-linked immunosorbent assayforimmunoglobulin G (IgG)andIgAantibodies to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, M.avium, andM.gordonae. Thepatients hadsignificantly higher IgAresponses tomycobacterial antigens thandideither their relatives orthecontrols. Ontheother hand, boththepatients andtheir relatives hadsignificantly higher IgGresponses against these antigens thandidthecontrols. The elevated IgAresponse wasmorepronounced against isopentanol-extracted wholebacterial cells thanitwas against soluble protein extracts, anditappeared tobedirected against fixed surface antigens that lie underthe loosely boundpeptidoglycolipid orglycolipid antigens ofmycobacteria. Anetiologic role formycobacteria inCrohn's disease has longbeenthesubject ofstudy andspeculation. Interest in thispossibility wasstimulated byrecent reports ofthe isolation ofmycobactin-dependent mycobacteria fromthe intestinal tissues ofpatients withCrohn's disease (2,3). Theseorganisms havebeenshownbynucleic acidanalyses tobeindistinguishable fromMycobacterium paratuberculosis(15, 33), theagent ofJohne's disease, agranulomatous enteritis ofruminants. However, these mycobactin-dependentstrains havebeenisolated fromonlyasmall proportion ofhumanbowelspecimens examined, andevidence forthe presence ofavariety ofothermycobacterial species has beenfoundinthetissues ofpatients withCrohn's disease (6, 8,34). Thiscalls into question thespecificity ofthepossible etiologic role ofthese bacteria andsuggests that sucharole, ifitdoesexist, maybelong toenvironmental mycobacteria, ingeneral, rather thantoasingle species. Withthisinmind, we undertook aserologic survey of patients withCrohn's disease, aswellastheir bloodrelatives, their spouses, andunrelated control subjects. Thesera wereexamined forantibodies ofboththeimmunoglobulin A (IgA) andIgGtypestowholecells ofthreespecies of mycobacteria fromwhichtheloose outer envelope ofserovar-specific antigen (1)wasremovedandtocrudeprotein extracts ofsonically disrupted mycobacteria. Themycobacteria selected forstudy werethepathogen M.tuberculosis, whichisnotfound free intheenvironment; M.avium, which isanenvironmental opportunistic pathogen; andM.gordonae,whichisacommonenvironmental organism thatis rarely, ifever, thecauseofdisease (25, 28).
Needs assessment for childhood obesity intervention program (262.1)

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

The purpose of this study was to assess the needs of families of obese children to inform the development of a clinic‐based program to manage the weight and health of obese children. This cross‐sectional study assessed selected nutritional and behavioral habits and the family environment of obese children who were seen in a private pediatric practice. Primary caregivers of 20 obese children were interviewed via phone using a structured questionnaire containing closed‐ and open‐ended questions. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis with results reported as percentages and means. The mean age of the children was 9.2±2.9 yrs. The majority of the children (55%) were males. Seventy‐five percent of the parents/guardians spoke Spanish as the primary language. Mean fruit and vegetable intake was 3.2±1.9 servings/d. Three‐quarters of children were reported to consume sugar‐sweetened beverages, with a mean intake of 1.9±1.6 cups/d. Although caregivers reported their children played actively for an average of 54.3 min/d, the majority of the children spent over 2 hrs on screen time. About 90% of parents/caregivers reported that they are currently working on changing their children’s dietary and health habits. Our preliminary results suggest a need for clinic‐based program with emphasis on improving nutritional and behavioral habits of obese children and their families while ensuring it is culturally relevant. Grant Funding Source : Supported by: The William B. Mulherin Foundation for Health & Wellness
An LMI approach for robust stabilization of observer-based time-delay uncertain dynamic systems

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

We present an observer-based robust stabilization approach for a class of time-varying delayed uncertain systems where the uncertainty satisfies the matching conditions. These systems have delay in both state and control. The approach involves solving linear matrix inequalities (LMI). That is, through solving a pair of linear matrix inequalities, observer-based feedback controllers are obtained. The approach is simple to use in practice.
Transimpedance amplifier for very high sensitivity current detection over 5MHz bandwidth

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

The paper presents a transimpedance amplifier made on standard 0.35 mum CMOS technology specifically conceived to measure the impedance of low-conductivity nano-bio devices. The circuit combines a bandwidth of 5 MHz with an extremely low noise of 3 fA/sqrt (Hz) by using an integrator-differentiator scheme. An innovative feedback network continuously discharges the integrator capacitance to ensure an unlimited measuring time irrespective of the do input current up to 20 nA. An highly linear 300 GOmega active resistance, used in the feedback network to extend the lower limit of the bandwidth down to 100 Hz, will be also described.
Diffuse myelitis associated with rubella vaccination.

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Two patients who had received live rubella vaccine developed diffuse myelitis shortly afterwards. Neither patient fully recovered her motor function. In one patients the time between vaccination and development of neurological signs was rather too short to indicate definitely a causal relation. Nevertheless, the chronological association is suggestive, and other observations of such an association may strengthen the suspicion that rubella vaccination may occasionally cause severe neurological damage.
Effect of Foot Orthotics on Single- and Double-Limb Dynamic Balance Tasks in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

Deficits have been observed in patients with chronic ankle instability while performing dynamic balance tasks. Foot orthotic intervention has demonstrated improvements in static balance following lateral ankle sprain, but the effect is unknown in patients with chronic ankle instability during dynamic balance tasks. Twenty patients with self-reported unilateral chronic ankle instability volunteered for participation. They completed a familiarization session and 2 test sessions separated by 4 weeks. The familiarization session consisted of practice trials of the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) and Limits of Stability (LOS) test, orthotic fitting, and the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) questionnaire. Patients were instructed to wear the custom-fitted orthotics for at least 4 hours a day to a preferred 8 hours a day for the 4 weeks between sessions. There was an increase in distance reached in the posterolateral direction over the 4-week period in the orthotic condition. There was an increase in distance reached in the medial direction, demonstrating an improvement on the injured side in the orthotic condition after 4 weeks of orthotic intervention. No consistent, meaningful results were observed in the LOS. The involved leg had a significantly lower CAIT score than the uninvolved leg during both sessions, but the involved leg CAIT scores significantly improved over 4 weeks compared with the baseline measure. Orthotic intervention may prove beneficial for improving dynamic balance as measured by the SEBT in individuals with chronic ankle instability and may be a useful adjunct to clinical and sport interventions.
Application form For School of Nursing, Anua, Uyo Akwa Ibom State,2023/2024 Admission Form ☎ (07065892637-07065892637) DR. MRS GRACE to apply & for registration guidelines.The Management of the school hereby inform the general public on the sales of the form is out (07065892637-07065892637)

Field: Nursing (Health Sciences)

Application form For School of Nursing, Anua, Uyo Akwa Ibom State,2023/2024 Admission Form ☎️ (07065892637-07065892637) DR. MRS GRACE to apply & for registration guidelines.The Management of the school hereby inform the general public on the sales of the form is out (07065892637-07065892637)
Arranged Marriages: Relationships Between Regular and Irregular Forces, During the Early American Revolutionary War in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

This monograph seeks to answer the question of how the relationship between regular and irregular military forces influenced operations in New Jersey during the winter of 1776-77. Much like an arranged marriage, regular and irregular forces can make the best of the situation and make it work, or hold onto preconceived notions and let the relationship fail. Despite occasional innovations by British commanders in combining regular and irregular forces against the rebels, the marriage ultimately failed. In contrast, the rebels found a way to make the arrangement work. This monograph begins with a discussion of irregular units as a topic in academic and popular literature. The winning rebel side presented the Continental Army and the rebel militia as the force that gained independence, while the existence of loyalist units was intentionally ignored. Next, it focuses on the colonial wars to provide background and context, specifically, King George’s War, 1744-1748, and the French and Indian War, 1754-1763. The interaction between colonists and the British Army during these conflicts established the foundation for relationships during the American Revolutionary War. Then key information about New Jersey and Monmouth County is presented to set the stage for the two case study units, the 1st Battalion, New Jersey Volunteers (loyalist) and the Monmouth County Militia (rebel). These units provide a glimpse into how irregular units were employed and how personal relationships and policies affected operations. Finally, it concludes with a few insights to consider when approaching future relationships. The difficulty and necessity of building positive working relationships between coalition partners remains a challenge for militaries to this day, and is reflected in United States Army and Joint doctrine, such as ADRP 6-0 Mission Command, as a priority for commanders at all levels of war. While relationships existed between British and colonial Provincial units prior to the Revolutionary War, the relationships were not maintained or made official, and thus ceased to be effective after the termination of those conflicts. The experiences of the British Army during the winter of 1776-1777 show there is a need to coordinate and build a positive working relationship with irregular forces. That some sort of relationship between regular and irregular forces exists is a recurring theme in military operations globally. Irregular forces are a component of conflict and bring inherent limitations and advantages. The side that interacts most effectively will benefit, while the side that fails to utilize these forces may experience challenges guiding the situation towards a favorable outcome.
Metabolism and transport of complex metabolites of mycobacteria

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

\(Mycobacterium\) \(tuberculosis\), the causative agent of the infectious disease Tuberculosis, is one of the most successful human pathogen. The disease remains a global health priority due to the spread of HIV and multidrug resistant strains. Therefore, there is a need to extend the understanding of the physiology and pathogenicity of \(M\). \(tuberculosis\) in order to develop new therapies, antimicrobial drugs and vaccines. \(Mycobacterium\) possesses a unique cell envelope responsible for the reduced susceptibility to antibiotics and pathogenicity due to the high lipid content. It is composed by the plasma membrane, an unusual lipid-rich cell wall and an outermost layer known as the capsule. Moreover, other complex metabolites play a role in \(M.\) \(tuberculosis\) virulence such as inorganic polyphosphate, a polymer involved in stringent response and long term survival. In this study, a transposon mutant library was generated in order to identify new genetic determinants related to cell envelope; furthermore, specific mutants strains were generated to investigate the role of MmpL factors in mycolic acids transport, to test the role of a group of ABC-transporters in capsule biosynthesis and also to assess the function of exopolyphosphatases in survival under stress and nutrient limitation condition.
MODERN TECHNOLOGY IN DUNE COMPLEXES MONITORING ON THE VISTULA SPIT

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences (Physical Sciences)

Modern technologies, which provide fast and accurate acquisition of high-resolution spatial data, have found widespread application in the monitoring of coastal processes. This paper reports the results of four years’ monitoring of a huge deflation/blowout/wind-scour basin dynamics at the Vistula Spit (southeast coast of the Baltic Sea). Information about the volume and size dynamics together with deflation/accumulation schemes and 3D elevation maps is presented. Basing on the obtained results, forecast of the deflation basin dynamics for 2016 was proposed. This paper implements the Terrestrial Laserscanning (TLS) method to the coastal processes investigation and demonstrates its high potential in this field.
Towards a Māori Telepresence System

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

The A̅tea project is investigating how technology can be used to help Ma̅ori share and preserve knowledge, culture, and language. One aspect of this is the use of telepresence systems to connect members of an iwi (tribe) or ru̅nanga (council) with their marae (meeting place, communal centre) and community. We describe the range of interactions we can support through voxel-based telepresence, and give examples of their application in the context of the A̅tea project. We also discuss the issues around presence, as a defining element of virtual environments, that are important to this project, particularly the distinction between copresence and social presence. We show that it is possible to distinguish between these two using existing evaluation methods.
Comparison of Agility, Power and Strength Values Between NCAA Division III and NCAA Division I Male Basketball, Baseball and Football Athletes

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

PURPOSE: The purpose of the current study was to compare agility, power and strength values as tested for NCAA Division III male basketball, baseball and football athletes to published NCAA Division I percentile rank values. METHODS: NCAA Division III (DIII) male basketball (BKB), baseball (BSB) and football (FB) subjects were tested in the pro agility [PRO: BKB (n = 19), BSB (n = 136), FB (n = 143)]; vertical jump [VJ: BKB (n = 46), BSB (n = 138), FB (n = 235)]; back squat [BS: BKB (n = 69), BSB (n = 275), FB (n = 140)]; and bench press [BP: BKB (n = 75), BSB (n = 172), FB (n = 268)]. Percentile rank (PR) comparisons were then made to NCAA Division I (DI) counterparts. Pearson product moment correlation coefficients were also computed for all DIII athlete measures. RESULTS: The following mean values were found for the DIII athletes with the closest corresponding DI athlete PR: · PRO BKB (4.35s ± 0.16; 70%); PRO BSB (4.52 ± 0.20; 20%); PRO FB (4.78 ± 0.30; 20%) · VJ BKB (25.8in ± 2.8; 30%); VJ BSB (24.61 ± 2.42; 50%) VJ FB (26.59 ± 3.55; 40%) · BS BKB (276.8lbs ± 48.1; 60%); BS BSB (275.0 ± 53,5; 50%) BS FB (357.0 ± 66.84; 20%) · BP BKB (200.6lbs ± 41.5; 30%); BP BSB (214.0 ± 52.2; 40%) BP FB (268.6 ± 48.68; 10%) A significant correlation (r = −0.744; p<0.001) was found for FB between PRO and VJ. No correlations were found at or above r = .60 for any of the other measures examined for each team. Examination of the BP and BS results indicated BP to BS ratios of 72.5%, 77.8% and 75% for BKB, BSB and FB respectively. CONCLUSIONS: DIII BKB athletes were at or above the 50th percentile as compared to DI BKB athletes in the PRO and BS tests (1). DIII BSB athletes were at or above the 50th percentile as compared to DI BSB athletes in the VJ and BS tests (1). DIII FB athletes were not above the 40th percentile in any measure (1). There are several factors which could have an effect on these comparisons. 1.) Depending on their preferred style of play coaches may recruit different types of athletes. For example a basketball coach that plays more of a perimeter style may want a smaller more agile athlete than a coach with a style focused more on an inside game. A football coach using a triple option offense may recruit smaller more mobile players. 2.) Strength and conditioning program design varies from institution to institution. Some institutions may put more of an emphasis on upper body or lower body strength than others. 3.) DI athletes are often more genetically or physically gifted than DIII athletes. The BP to BS ratios found were slightly lower for BKB and BSB and similar for FB to previously published values (2). Practical Applications: There is not much published performance measure data for DIII athletes. Strength and conditioning professionals working at the DIII level need normative data to help gauge the effectiveness of their programs focusing on agility, power and speed development.