jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
Observation for Sex-pheromone Gland Ultrastructure of Litchi Fruit Borer,Conopomorpha sinensis

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

The histological observation for the sex-pheromone gland of female Conopomorpha sinensis was conducted with scanning electron(SEM)and transmission electron microscopy(TEM).From images,it was clearly observed that the gland was a ventral fold cystiform situated in the dorsal segmental membrane between the eighth and ninth segments,its surface distributed with many conical objects.There was distinct intercellular conjugation with a tubular channel connected to the endepidermis.Microvilli were distributed on the basal fold of membrane.In the cytoplasm,there were obviously with smooth endoplasmic reticulum,mitochondria,ribosome,and glycogen granule.
Understanding the theory-practice issue for acupuncture education in the UK

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

Abstract The aim of this thesis is to address the overarching research question: ‘What is the relationship between theory and practice and the issue that arises between them for acupuncture education in the UK?’. The issue refers to a lack of means for practitioners to competently deal with situations that arise in practice and, has long been recognised as existing in most forms of professional education. The theoretical framework for this study’s investigation traces the reasons for the issue between theory and practice through discussing the shifts in the education, practice and regulation of acupuncture from China to the UK. The theory-practice debates within professional education are also analysed and, professional judgment is considered as a way to connect theory and practice for acupuncture education in the UK. The investigation of the overarching research question entails a case study formed by two distinct models through which acupuncture is currently taught in the UK: the university and the apprenticeship models. These models are also compared and contrasted in view of achieving the objectives to identify: 1) Which elements of each model’s curriculum and pedagogic approaches work best to facilitate the theory-practice relationship, 2) How students can be equipped to develop their professional knowledge upon becoming practitioners. The university model is represented by teachers and students from two institutions, while the apprenticeship model is represented by the principal of an acupuncture apprenticeship programme and the Barefoot Doctor: an experienced acupuncturist who trained through an apprenticeship. Practitioners of acupuncture are also included. Qualitative data were collected through one-to-one interviews and focus groups. The study reveals that alongside the features that facilitate the theory-practice relationship and the development of professional knowledge, a number of concerns emerge through the organisation and pedagogic approaches that these models adopt, thereby hindering the theory-practice relationship. Recommendations are offered for students, teachers and practitioners to understand the connections between theory and practice, and conduct professional judgment effectively. The limitations and recommendations for areas for further research are also discussed.
Effects of Cotton Gin Trash Level on the Performance of Desert Lambs in New Halfa Area, Kassala State, Sudan

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

An experiment was conducted to evaluate cotton gin trash(CGT) as a feed for Shugor Desert lambs in New Halfa area in the Butana plain, Kassala State, Sudan. Cotton gin trash has high EE and CP and the proximate analysis (%) is 98.67, 18.25, 22.70, 38.35, 8.20 and 12.50 for DM, EE, CF, CP, ash and NFE, respectively. These residues cause environmental problem when it is not well exploited. Fifteen Shugor Desert lambs about 8-10 month old weighing 26.5 kg in average were divided to three groups and fed isocaloric and isonitrogenous rations with 0, 10% and 20% CGT for 6 weeks. Daily feed intake increased significantly (P≤0.05) with increasing CGT in rations (1.12, 1.30 and 1.37 kg at 0, 10 and 20% CGT, respectively).Final body weight increased with CGT in rations, but not significantly (P≥ 0.05) and were 34.66,34.76 and 36.90 kg , respectively. Weight gain increased with increasing CGT in rations, but not significantly(P≥ 0.05).They were 7.72, 7.78 and 9.98 kg at 0,10 and 20%CGT, respectively. Feed conversion ratio improved with increasing CGT in rations and were 7.80, 6.54 and 6.03 at 0,10 and 20%CGT, respectively. The results showed that CGT had good nutritive value and improved sheep feed intake, performance and feed conversion ratio and should be promoted.
An Independent Workstation For CT Image Processing And Analysis

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

This manuscript describes an independent workstation which consists of a data acquisition and transfer system, a host computer, and a display and record system. The main tasks of the workstation include the collecting and managing of a vast amount of data, creating and processing 2-D and 3-D images, conducting quantitative data analysis, and recording and exchanging information. This workstation not only meets the requirements for routine clinical applications, but it is also used extensively for research purposes. It is stand-alone and works as a physician's workstation; moreover, it can be easily linked into a computer-network and serve as a component of PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System).
Out of the blue: mood maintenance hypothesis and seasonal effects on investors’ reaction to news

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance (Social Sciences)

Contemporary research documents various psychological aspects of economic decision-making. The main goal of our study is to analyse the role of the Mood Maintenance Hypothesis (MMH) in financial markets. MMH refers to people's tendency to maintain positive mood states, and implies that positive mood is associated with less critical thinking and reduced information processing, yielding three behavioral effects: (i) out of the blue , resulting in stronger negative reactions to bad news during good mood periods, (ii) sunray on a cloudy day , leading to stronger positive reactions to good news during bad mood periods, and (iii) shallow thinking , producing stronger reactions to all kinds of news during good mood periods. Employing daylight duration changes and a measure of onset and recovery from symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) as proxies for contemporaneous investors' mood, we test the role of mood in investors' reactions to analyst recommendation revisions. We find corroborative results, most notably that negative stock price reactions to recommendation downgrades are significantly stronger during daylight increasing periods, and, alternatively, during the periods characterized by low rates of onset and high rates of recovery from SAD. The magnitude of the effect increases in longer event windows.
"As a Thief in the Night": The Mormon Quest for Millennial Deliverance

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

Book Review| July 01 1999 "As a Thief in the Night": The Mormon Quest for Millennial Deliverance "As a Thief in the Night": The Mormon Quest for Millennial Deliverance, Dan Erickson. Kenneth W. Godfrey Kenneth W. Godfrey Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Utah Historical Quarterly (1999) 67 (3): 286–288. https://doi.org/10.2307/45062503 Cite Icon Cite Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Permissions Search Site Citation Kenneth W. Godfrey; "As a Thief in the Night": The Mormon Quest for Millennial Deliverance. Utah Historical Quarterly 1 January 1999; 67 (3): 286–288. doi: https://doi.org/10.2307/45062503 Download citation file: Zotero Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All Scholarly Publishing CollectiveUniversity of Illinois PressUtah Historical Quarterly Search Advanced Search The text of this article is only available as a PDF. © Copyright 1999 Utah State Historical Society1999 Article PDF first page preview Close Modal You do not currently have access to this content.
Foundations for Self-Determination Perceived and Promoted by Families of Young Children with Disabilities in China

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

Building foundational skills in the early years for the later development of self-determination in adulthood for individuals with disabilities is important in the United States, but little research has been conducted to examine whether these skills are as important in other countries. In this phenomenological study, seven family interviews were conducted to understand how foundational skills for self-determination (choice making, self-regulation, engagement) were perceived and promoted by families of young children with disabilities in China. This study indicated that these skills were also valued in China. However, Chinese families emphasized the need to develop these three skills in the context of an emphasis on dependence and obedience in accordance with its collectivist culture. They used the popular Chinese parenting practice of guan to help their children make choices, regulate themselves according to li, and engage in educational study, which is highly valued in Chinese culture. These findings have important implications for interventionists in the United States who are working with families from Chinese culture.
Developing introduction to quantum physics textbook in the syllabus of spin particles based on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

Integrating technology aspects in instructional development might provide a proper learning source for 21st-century learning. Furthermore, this study aims to produce a valid and practical Introduction to Quantum Physics textbook using science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-based in the lesson of Spin Particles. Rowntree model is applied to produce this product—which consists of three stages; planning, developing, and evaluating stages. For evaluating phase, Tessmer formative evaluation is performed—involved of self-evaluation, expert review, one-to-one, small group, and field test. Due to the research limitation—develop a valid and practical instructional, the field test is not conducted in this research. Moreover, for collecting data, the adopted techniques use walkthrough and questionnaire. Regarding the result of this research, the developed textbook is valid and practical categorized through assessment according to experts and users.
INTEGRATING URBANISM AND RELIGIOUS ARCHITECTURE: THE KACHCHHAPAGHATA TEMPLES OF GOPAKSHETRA (10TH-12TH CENTURY AD)

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

This study explores the evolving progression of temple architecture in the Gopakshetra region during the 10th and 12th centuries AD and its significant influence on the urban landscape of that time. This study examines the modifications adopted by temple builders when responding to evolving parameters and functions. It provides useful insights that can be used to inform current urban transformation initiatives. During this historical period, temples emerged as versatile centers, serving not only as sites of religious worship but also as centers for cultural activities, education, and communal gatherings. They played crucial roles in influencing the social structure and physical layout of historical urban regions. Temple architecture and its purposes underwent changes as urban centers grew and societal needs developed. This study examines several temple placements, temple’s social influence, inscriptions, and architectural elements to demonstrate the evolution of temples over time and their coexistence with the evolving urban environment. The text emphasizes the ability of temples to adjust and meet changing rituals, societal needs, and urban expansion while still maintaining their historical importance. The major findings shed light on the seamless integration of temples in Gopakshetra with their evolving urban setting.
Physical vapor deposition of an oriented metal–organic framework HKUST-1 thin film on an insulating substrate

Field: Materials Science (Physical Sciences)

This study reports the synthesis of a (111)-oriented HKUST-1 ([Cu 3 (BTC) 2 ], BTC = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate) thin film on an insulating glass substrate using a combination of physical vapor deposition and solvent vapor annealing.
A single-column structure for delta-sigma based IIR filters

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

A single-column structure is presented so that an arbitrary Nth-order filter can be realized with one delta-sigma modulator. It is expected that a VLSI implementation of this single-column structure should yield considerable savings in the monolithic area. A design methodology is provided for single-column filters and an example is given to illustrate the approach. Simulated noise results showing improved noise performance are also included.< >
Impact of COVID-19 on financial institutions: navigating the global emerging patterns of financial crime

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance (Social Sciences)

Purpose The current COVID-19 pandemic has already proven to be one of the world’s deadliest crises in modern history with far-reaching impacts on different sectors of the global economy. The financial sector is among the most widely affected by the economic crisis occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the most notable effects is related to financial crime. It is against this backdrop that the present study aimed to examine the impact of COVID-19 on financial institutions with the main focus being on financial crime Design/methodology/approach Its twofold objectives were to critically examine the global emerging patterns of financial crime and their association with the COVID-19 pandemic; and to investigate how financial institutions across the world have been responding to, managing, and dealing with the emerging patterns of financial crime brought about by (or linked to) the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings It was found out that as the pandemic ravages the world and pushes people and businesses to the very limits of their endurance, many financial sector stakeholders and players are responding in ways that put the entire financial sector and all its stakeholders at great risk. Specifically, COVID-19 pandemic has led to the emergence of new patterns of financial crime that were either unheard of or were not as rampant in the past. Originality/value Both the descriptive and correlation analyses produced by this study provide new insights into the impact of COVID-19 on financial institutions with a main focus on financial crime.
Work related thumb pain, its prevalence, risk factors and prevention among physical therapists

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

Background: Previous studies conducted worldwide which indicated that many physical therapists are prone to develop a thumb pain just because of their occupation. The nature of the work in a physical therapy practice is physically demanding which prone the physiotherapists to work related thumb pain (WRTP) as it involves repetitive tasks, high force manual techniques for treating patients. The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence, risk factors and consequences of thumb pain arising due to physiotherapy. Methodology: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2017 to December 2018 and participating population included both male and female physiotherapists who are currently in practice. Participants that have undergone forearm or hand surgery, victim of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and those who were retired or working out of Karachi were excluded. The sample size was calculated through open epi version 3.0 and data was collected from 100 subjects from districts of Karachi (Saddar, Liaquatabad, North Karachi, Gulberg, North Nazimabad, Malir, Gulshan, Korangi and Orangi). The data was analyzed using SPSS Version 22. Pearson’s Chi square test was used to find out the association between WRTP among physical therapists. Results: According to the study results physical therapists are at increased risk of developing WRTP, with prevalence of 48%. Physiotherapists that are most commonly affected by WRTP are 39% and they aged <30 years. It was found more prevalent among manual therapists (29%). Trigger point therapy is mentioned by 23% of the respondents as an important pain exacerbating cause for their WRTP. Also, manipulation (17%) and mobilization (17%) are the techniques that result in thumb pain. Change in the choice of treatment techniques (17%) is a consequence of WRTP. Conclusion: Physical therapists who are using manual therapy techniques in musculoskeletal conditions experienced more WRTP. However, thumb pain is mostly provoked by trigger point therapy. The best therapy for WRTP is rest, considering the most satisfaction about this treatment.
Nonadditive entropies and statistical mechanics - some open mathematical problems

Field: Mathematics (Physical Sciences)

Textbook statistical mechanics is grounded on the additive Boltzmann-Gibbs-von Neumann-Shannon entropic functional SBG = k PW i=1 pi ln p1i . The possibility of generalizing the entire BG theory was advanced in 1988 by generalizing SBG into nonadditive entropic functionals such as S q = k 1−PW i=1 pq i q−1 (q 2 R) and, later on, such as Sδ = k PW i=1 pihln p1i iδ (δ 2 R+). A whole saga followed through successful applications in physics, mathematics, chemistry, engineering, medicine, computational sciences, economics, linguistics, theory of networks, to name but a few. Along this evolution, more than fifty nonadditive entropic functionals have been introduced and studied in the literature. Very few, however, have proved to be neatly useful in natural sciences. The present status of the various entropic functionals that have been advanced for complex systems is briefly reviewed, a function generalizing the q-logarithmic one is defined, and some open mathematical problems are focused on
Computational neuroanatomy : principles and methods

Field: Neuroscience (Life Sciences)

Computer models, simulations, and visualization now offer unprecedented opportunities to obtain a deeper understanding of the complexity of nervous system structures. In Computational Neuroanatomy: Principles and Methods, the groundbreaking investigators who founded the field review the principles and key techniques available to begin the creation of anatomically accurate and complete models of the brain. Combining the vast, data-rich field of anatomy with the computational power of novel hardware, software, and computer graphics, these pioneering investigators lead the reader from the subcellular details of dendritic branching and firing to system-level assemblies and models. Their peer-reviewed articles describe the algorithms needed to generate virtual dendrites in 3D and explain the theory and practice of computing network connectivity. They also discuss the use of 3D graphics for the quantitative description of neural tissue from single neurons to regions, as well as the methods for integrating anatomy and physiology in neuronal models. Authoritative and groundbreaking, Computational Neuroanatomy: Principles and Methods comprehensively integrates for the first time both the principles and the methods that are playing a central role in generating a complete, unitary, and functional neuroanatomical model of the brain
An Under-Occluded Roller Pump is Less Hemolytic Than a Centrifugal Pump

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

The purpose of this study is to measure and compare the hemolysis produced by roller pumps with varied occlusion settings and a centrifugal pump. The null hypothesis is that there is no difference in the Index of Hemolysis (IH=gm Hb/100 L pumped) produced by a roller pump (RP) at four different occlusion settings and a centrifugal pump (CP) at the same blood flow rate (4.5 L/min) and afterload (250 mmHg, ±10 mmHg) over three hours. Five identical closed-loop circuits were assembled and primed with saline. The pumps were then calibrated and occlusions were set. In three circuits, the occlusion for the RP was opened at 5 RPMs to support 150, 225, or 300 mmHg (±10 mmHg) against a clamped line. In one circuit, a RP was adjusted to a barely non-occlusive setting (1 cm drop/30 inch gradient). The fifth circuit employed a CP. Prior to testing, the saline in each circuit was replaced with one liter of fresh bovine blood (Hct=22±2%). The IH for each treatment was compared in six trials yielding a statistical power> 0.80. Analysis of variance with multiple comparison (p≤0.05) demonstrated that compared to the barely non-occlusive setting, the IH in the centrifugal pump was not significantly greater. Under-occluded RP settings yielded IHs significantly less than the CP. It appears that opening the occlusion on a roller pump allows a lower IH compared to traditional RP occlusion setting or centrifugal pumping.
STRATEGIES FOR MENTORING NEW SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS FOR GREATER PERFORMANCE IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

This study determined the strategies for mentoring secondary school new teachers for greater performance in Anambra State. Two research questions guided the study. Two null hypotheses were tested at .05 level of significance. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population consists of 257 principals of public secondary schools and 166 principals of private secondary schools in the State. The stratified random sampling technique was used to select the sample size of 126 Principals (77 principals of public secondary schools and 49 principals of private secondary schools). A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The questionnaire was validated by two experts in education. To ascertain the internal consistency of the instrument, test re-test reliability was utilized. The tests were analyzed using Pearson product moment correlation to determine the degree of reliability. Reliability index obtained was 0.81. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t-test. The results showed that the principals rated collaborative curriculum alignment and classroom observation to a high extent in enhancing performance of new business teachers in secondary schools in Anambra State. The study further revealed no significant difference in the mean ratings of principals of public and private secondary schools on the extent collaborative curriculum alignment and classroom observation mentoring strategies enhances new business teachers for greater performance. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that the state government and educational authorities in the state should always provide high quality professional development programmes for new business teachers in secondary schools in the state. This will enable them acquire competencies and skills necessary for improved performance. Article visualizations: