jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
Principles and characteristics of surface radon and helium techniques used in uranium exploration

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences (Physical Sciences)

Studies were carried out to determine the nature of some of the surface radon and helium techniques used for uranium exploration. By performing radon and helium measurements at three sites with differing geology and accessibility, we were able to examine the constraints on the features determined. The sites are the Red Desert in south central Wyoming, Copper Mountain in central Wyoming, and Spokane Mountain in eastern Washington. The radon techniques employed were: zinc sulfide detectors, an ionization chamber, alpha track detectors, thermoluminescence detectors, charcoal canisters, and the partial extraction of lead-210 from soil samples. Helium was measured in soil-gas samples, soil gas from collectors, and soil samples. The ratio helium-4/argon-36 was measured in soil gas.
A randomized controlled study of a combination of internal and external treatments for albumin paclitaxel-related peripheral neurotoxicity: A randomized controlled: A study protocol

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Introduction: Albumin-bound paclitaxel (nab-PTX), a novel paclitaxel preparation, has been found to successfully blocks tumor progression in breast and lung cancer. However, at the same time of as clinical application, neurotoxicity caused by nab-PTX has become the main factor limiting the clinical application of nab-PTX, which seriously affects the quality of life of patients and increases their psychological or financial burden. In clinical applications, JHGWD combined with bloodletting therapy at the end of the extremities has a positive effect on neurotoxic symptoms such as numbness, pain, and weakness of the hands and feet caused by nab-PTX. In a single-arm experiment, it was also found that the immediate effective rate of exsanguination therapy was as high as 70%, and when combined with oral Chinese medicine treatment, it further improved the efficacy. Therefore, a randomized controlled trial (RCT) was designed to further evaluate the efficacy and safety of this treatment. Methods: This RCT will be conducted at the Shanxi Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. A total of 120 patients with Nab-PTX chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity will be recruited. Treatment groups will be categorized into herbs alone group, bloodletting treatment alone group, and herbs combined with bloodletting group. Blank control was used. The primary outcome will be the EORTC QLQ-CIPN20 scale of the included patients, and the secondary outcomes will include EMG, peripheral neurotoxicity symptom score, NCI-CTCAE5.0 peripheral neurotoxicity grade, and WHO anti-tumor drug peripheral neurotoxicity grade. Adverse reactions will be recorded throughout the process. All data in this RCT will be analyzed by SPSS 26.0 software. Discussion: The results of this RCT will contribute to treating PIPN, relieving the neurotoxic symptoms, and improving the quality of life of patients. Finally, the RCT results will be published in a relevant academic journal on completion of the trial. Trial registration: ChiCTR2200060217(May22,2022)
Effects of Pseudobranchectomy on Visual Pigment Density and Ocular PO2 in Atlantic Salmon, Salmo salar

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

Bilateral pseudobranchectomy (B.P.) of Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar, resulted in a progressive loss of visual pigment and a marked decrease in ocular PO 2 near the retina. B.P. fish were dark and blind within a few hours of pseudobranchectomy. Unilateral pseudobranchectomy (U.P.) did not have a similar effect on ocular PO 2 or visual pigment density in either the ipsilateral or the contralateral eye. U.P. fish did not become dark or blind. An interconnection exists between the right and left ophthalmic arteries permitting an intact pseudobranch to supply blood to the contralateral eye whose pseudobranch has been removed. Although intramuscular injection of acetazolamide caused an initial decrease in amount of visual pigment, body darkening, and blindness, these effects were not permanent. Acetazolamide also caused a marked decrease in ocular PO 2 similar to that in B.P. fish. In control fish, dorsal aortic blood and ocular PO 2 values were dependent upon an adequate irrigation of the gills. Key words: salmonid, Salmo, pseudobranch, oxygen tension, eye, visual pigment
Accuracy of positive airway pressure titration through telemonitoring of auto‐adjusting positive airway pressure device connected to a pulse oximetry in patients with obstructive sleep apnea

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Abstract Purpose In COVID‐19 era, all forms of access of patients to the sleep units should be reduced as much as possible when implementing telemedicine. In the field of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) therapy with positive airway pressure (PAP) devices, telemedicine includes the use of built‐in software (BIS) and storage of PAPs and remote‐controlled data (BISrc data) that are processed and transmitted daily to sleep units. We compared two methods of evaluating the final residual severity of OSA patients in home PAP titration: BISrc data versus nocturnal portable multichannel monitoring (PM) data in PAP (reference method) and to verify whether the efficacy PAP therapy guided by BISrc data was clinically adequate. Methods We conducted a real‐life prospective study in newly diagnosed patients with OSA. Patients used an auto‐adjusting positive airway pressure (AirSense 10 ResMed) with a pulse oximeter that allows daily transfer of BISrc data (apnea hypopnea index [AHI] and SaO 2 ) and remote changes in ventilator setting. Once the PAP titration was completed, the pressure value or ranges were kept constant for 3 days and home PM was repeated. Results There were 41 patients with moderate to severe OSA who completed the study. When considering AHI only, the diagnostic accuracy of BISrc on the third day was equal to 97.5%; when considering AHI > 10/h, ODI > 10/h, and SaO 2 < 90%, the diagnostic accuracy slightly decreased to 90.2%. Conclusion In clinical practice, the two measurement methods are equivalent. The use of BISrc data for home titration would reduce the access to sleep units. We urge that widespread use of BISrc be promoted in the current practice of management of OSA.
The Effects on the Recovery of Hematopoietic Stem Cells in the Femurs of Post-BMT mice by Adenovirus Mediated hVEGF_(165) Gene Treatment and its Significence

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Objective:To investigate the expression of adenovirus mediated vascular endothelial growth factor gene transfer and the effects on the recovery of bone marrow hematopoietic stem cells in post-BMT mice.Method:By using homologous recombination in bacteria, the replicating deficiency adenovirus Ad-EGFP/hVEGF 165 was constructed and then injected into post-BMT BALB/c mice vial the tail vein. The expression of hVEGF 165 gene were monitored by fluorescent microscope, RT-PCR, immunohistochemistry and ELISA at different times post bone marrow transplantation. At +30 d, bone marrow mononuclear cells were collected and counted, after which the CFU-S assays were performed to determine the recovery of bone marrow hemotopoietic stem cells in group of hVEGF 165 gene transfer.Result:The expression of adenovirus mediated vascular endothelial growth factor165 gene transfer was significiently expressed in the heart, lung, liver, spleen, kidney, intestinal and bone marrow of mice. The maximum plasma level of hVEGF 165 was observed at +2 d post BMT. The counts of bone marrow MNCs and numbers of CFU-S formed by them were higher in the group treated with Ad-EGFP/hVEGF 165 than those of control groups.Conclusion:Adenovirus successfully mediated the stable expression of hVEGF 165 in post-BMT mice, which facilitated the recovery of bone marrow HSCs and seemed to be the main reason for increase of bone marrow MNCs.
Corporate Heritage Marketing

Field: Business, Management and Accounting (Social Sciences)

Corporate Heritage Marketing introduces the reader to the design and implementation of a heritage marketing strategy. It aims to propose a new and integrated reading of this marketing strategy, both from a theoretical and a managerial perspective. This book sets out to answer key questions, such as: how is it possible to engage all the company's stakeholders by exploiting corporate heritage? It also aims to discuss the basic principles for achieving a successful marriage between marketing and heritage. By highlighting the results of a research focused on 20 Italian companies, the book proposes a model for the development and implementation of a heritage marketing strategy. The nature of this book, being both theoretical and empirical, can contribute to increasing the curiosity and interest towards heritage marketing of both academics and practitioners.
Bilingual Education at the post-secondary level; A Case Study

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

In 1983, the University of New Brunswick adopted a French Language Policy which called for courses to be offered in French in a number of disciplines, including Economics, History and Political Science. This article discusses the events which led to the adoption of the Policy and the difficulties as well as successes which the Policy has met since its adoption. In spite of being supported unanimously by the Deans and in spite of having a fairly large population of eligible candidates at the university, courses continue to suffer from low enrollment. The article provides information on enrollment since 1984 as well as the university policy for the support of French language study by members of faculty.
The Monoclonal Antibodies to the English Wheat Aphid, Sitobion avenae (Fabricius), and Their Characteristics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

【Objective】The English grain aphid, Sitobion avenae (Fabricius), is one of main wheat pests all over the world. It is very important to fully exert the natural control of predatory natural enemies in wheat fields in order to control the wheat aphid. 【Method】Hybridoma technolgy was used to develope monoclonal antibodies(McAbs) to the English grain aphid. The classes and subclasses of McAbs were determined by a double-antibody sandwich ELISA. Antibody specificity was tested using an indirect ELISA. SDS-PAGE and Western blot analysis were used to determine the proteins reacted with the antibodies.【Results】Two highly specific monoclonal antibodies were developed, namely EGA-1E8 and EGA-4H11, respectively. McAb EGA-1E8 was IgM subclass while McAb EGA-4H11 belonged to IgG2b subclass. McAb EGA-4H11 reacted with a single peptide of molecular weight 54.2 kD. The specificity test showed that both McAbs had no cross-reaction with other insects and spiders in wheat fields. 【Conclusion】The successful development of S. avenae McAbs may establish an essential tool for further study on the predatory natural enemies of the wheat aphid in wheat fields.
The subcutaneous inoculation of pH 6 antigen mutants of Yersinia pestis does not affect virulence and immune response in mice

Field: Immunology and Microbiology (Life Sciences)

Two isogenic sets of Yersinia pestis strains were generated, composed of wild-type strains 231 and I-1996, their non-polar pH 6 − mutants with deletions in the psaA gene that codes for its structural subunit or the whole operon, as well as strains with restored ability for temperature- and pH-dependent synthesis of adhesion pili or constitutive production of pH 6 antigen. The mutants were generated by site-directed mutagenesis of the psa operon and subsequent complementation in trans . It was shown that the loss of synthesis or constitutive production of pH 6 antigen did not influence Y. pestis virulence or the average survival time of subcutaneously inoculated BALB/c naïve mice or animals immunized with this antigen.
A low cosmic microwave background variance in the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe data

Field: Physics and Astronomy (Physical Sciences)

We have estimated the CMB variance from the three-year WMAP data, finding a value which is significantly lower than the one expected from Gaussian simulations using the WMAP best-fit cosmological model, at a significance level of 98.7 per cent. This result is even more prominent if we consider only the north ecliptic hemisphere (99.8 per cent). Different analyses have been performed in order to identify a possible origin for this anomaly. In particular we have studied the behaviour of single radiometers and single year data as well as the effect of residual foregrounds and 1/f noise, finding that none of these possibilities can explain the low value of the variance. We have also tested the effect of varying the cosmological parameters, finding that the estimated CMB variance tends to favour higher values of $n_s$ than the one of the WMAP best-fit model. In addition, we have also tested the consistency between the estimated CMB variance and the actual measured CMB power spectrum of the WMAP data, finding a strong discrepancy. A possible interpretation of this result could be a deviation from Gaussianity and/or isotropy of the CMB.
“Zero” Intrinsic Fluorescence Sensing‐Platforms Enable Ultrasensitive Whole Blood Diagnosis and In Vivo Imaging

Field: Chemistry (Physical Sciences)

Abstract Abnormal physiological processes and diseases can lead to content or activity fluctuations of biocomponents in organelles and whole blood. However, precise monitoring of these abnormalities remains extremely challenging due to the insufficient sensitivity and accuracy of available fluorescence probes, which can be attributed to the background fluorescence arising from two sources, 1) biocomponent autofluorescence (BCAF) and 2) probe intrinsic fluorescence (PIF). To overcome these obstacles, we have re‐engineered far‐red to NIR II rhodol derivatives that possess weak BCAF interference. And a series of “zero” PIF sensing‐platforms were created by systematically regulating the open‐loop/spirocyclic forms. Leveraging these advancements, we devised various ultra‐sensitive NIR indicators, achieving substantial fluorescence boosts (190 to 1300‐fold). Among these indicators, 8 ‐LAP demonstrated accurate tracking and quantifying of leucine aminopeptidase (LAP) in whole blood at various stages of tumor metastasis. Furthermore, coupling 8 ‐LAP with an endoplasmic reticulum‐targeting element enabled the detection of ERAP1 activity in HCT116 cells with p53 abnormalities. This delicate design of eliminating PIF provides insights into enhancing the sensitivity and accuracy of existing fluorescence probes toward the detection and imaging of biocomponents in abnormal physiological processes and diseases.
Bus as therapy group setting metaphor: Lista de Espera, a journey inside the group

Field: Psychology (Social Sciences)

Bus as therapy group setting metaphor: de Espera, a journey inside the group Abstract-This work aims to analyze the film Lista de espera, from the perspective of group dynamics working among the passengers of a bus station. The interest is placed on the foundation of the group and the conflict that is generated over time between participants; going through the basic assumptions we can see how it comes to teamwork in the performing stage. The film is a metaphor for what happens in a group psychotherapy, where differences become object of work and transformation for each participant: only to participating at the affectivity in the group became possible to change. The analysis of cohesion's factors accompanies the course of the narrative, which in its conclusion shows us the way of the dream as a possible direction to express the desire to belong to the group.
Associated primes of local cohomology of flat extensions with regular fibers and $Σ$-finite $D$-modules

Field: Mathematics (Physical Sciences)

In this article, we study the following question raised by Mel Hochster: let $(R,m,K)$ be a local ring and $S$ be a flat extension with regular closed fiber. Is $\cV(mS)\cap\Ass_S H^i_I(S)$ finite for every ideal $I\subset S$ and $i\in \NN?$ We prove that the answer is positive when $S$ is either a polynomial or a power series ring over $R$ and $\dim(R/I\cap R)\leq 1.$ In addition, we analyze when this question can be reduced to the case where $S$ is a power series ring over $R$. An important tool for our proof is the use of $Σ$-finite $D$-modules, which are not necessarily finitely generated as $D$-modules, but whose associated primes are finite. We give examples of this class of $D$-modules and applications to local cohomology.
Frequency-response analysis of power transformers by means of fuzzy tools

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

A novel Fuzzy algorithm for the automatic analysis of frequency response of power transformers is described in this paper. It relies on the values of two parameters able to quantify the difference between the present and a reference frequency response, over three frequency ranges. These ranges are associated with different defect types, i.e., short circuits between turns, radial and axial displacements. Training examples obtained mainly from experimental results have been used to select the different ranges. Fuzzy-Logic has been adopted to reflect the uncertainty in the analysis of the differences between the two curves in the defect-identification results. Practical applications are also discussed to show the efficiency of the proposed diagnostic method.
Comparative analysis of temporal dynamics of EEG and phase synchronization of EEG to localize epileptic sites from high density scalp EEG interictal recordings

Field: Neuroscience (Life Sciences)

Our objective was to examine if the high-density, 256 channel, scalp interictal EEG data can be used for localizing the epilepsy areas in patients. This was done by examining the long-range temporal correlations (LRTC) of EEGs and also that of the phase synchronization index (SI) of EEGs. It was found that the LRTC of scalp SI plots were better in localizing the seizure areas as compared with the LRTC of EEGs alone. The EEG data of one minute duration was filtered in the low Gamma band of 30-50 Hz. A detrended fluctuation analysis (DFA) was used to find LRTC of the scalp EEG data. Contour plots were constructed using a montage of the layout of 256 electrode positions. The SI was computed after taking Hilbert transform of the EEG data. The SI between a pair of channel was inferred from a statistical tendency to maintain a nearly constant phase difference over a given period of time even though the analytic phase of each channel may change markedly during that time frame. The SI for each electrode was averaged over with the nearby six electrodes. LRTC of the SI was computed and spatial plots were made. It was found that the LRTC of SI was highest at the location of the epileptic sites. A similar pattern was not found in the LRTC of EEGs. This provides a noninvasive way to localize seizure areas from scalp EEG data.
A Review of Communicating Robot Learning during Human-Robot Interaction

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

For robots to seamlessly interact with humans, we first need to make sure that humans and robots understand one another. Diverse algorithms have been developed to enable robots to learn from humans (i.e., transferring information from humans to robots). In parallel, visual, haptic, and auditory communication interfaces have been designed to convey the robot's internal state to the human (i.e., transferring information from robots to humans). Prior research often separates these two directions of information transfer, and focuses primarily on either learning algorithms or communication interfaces. By contrast, in this review we take an interdisciplinary approach to identify common themes and emerging trends that close the loop between learning and communication. Specifically, we survey state-of-the-art methods and outcomes for communicating a robot's learning back to the human teacher during human-robot interaction. This discussion connects human-in-the-loop learning methods and explainable robot learning with multi-modal feedback systems and measures of human-robot interaction. We find that -- when learning and communication are developed together -- the resulting closed-loop system can lead to improved human teaching, increased human trust, and human-robot co-adaptation. The paper includes a perspective on several of the interdisciplinary research themes and open questions that could advance how future robots communicate their learning to everyday operators. Finally, we implement a selection of the reviewed methods in a case study where participants kinesthetically teach a robot arm. This case study documents and tests an integrated approach for learning in ways that can be communicated, conveying this learning across multi-modal interfaces, and measuring the resulting changes in human and robot behavior. See videos of our case study here: https://youtu.be/EXfQctqFzWs
Feasibility of Brief Intervention in the Workplace for the Detection and Treatment of Excessive Alcohol Consumption

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

AbstractAbstractThe aim of this study was to see whether brief intervention, a method used in the health care services, can be useful in the workplace. At routine health check-ups carried out by the occupational health service (ORS), employees were offered the opportunity to check their alcohol-use habits. Of the 333 employees who were offered alcohol-use screening, only six (2%) failed to participate. Of the remaining 327, 21% (n = 68) screened positive for excessive alcohol consumption and were contacted by the ORS. The majority of these, 43 (62%), accepted a further check-up of their alcohol consumption. A much higher percentage of those who were contacted by telephone (80%) than those who were contacted by letter (17%) subsequently came to the OHS. One probable spin-off effect of the project was that 23 persons outside the screened group contacted the OHS about their alcohol abuse problems. The results indicate that it is feasible to use screening and secondary preventive methods at the workplace to discover alcohol abuse.Keywords: brief interventionworkplacescreeningalcohol-related problems
An Analysis of Plants Traditionally Used by Plains Indians as Topical Antiseptics for Antimicrobial Effectiveness

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

This study examines the effectiveness in the laboratory of Plains Indian plant remedies traditionally used as topical antiseptics to prevent or treat infections of the skin. Thirty different medicinal plants found growing in southeast Wyoming used by Plains Indians as antiseptics were tested Extracts of each plant’s fluids were filter sterilized and tested against nine different bacteria and one yeast. Fifty percent of the native plants isolated from southeast Wyoming and historically used by Plains Indians as topical antiseptics did exhibit some antimicrobial properties in vitro.
Reflections on Scientific and Religious Metaphor

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

The importance of scientific conflicts for theology and philosophy is difficult to judge. In many disputes of significance, prominent scientists can be found on both sides. Profound philosophical and religious implications are sometimes said to be implied by the new theory as well. This article examines the dispute over natural selection between Richard Dawkins and Stephen Jay Gould as a contemporary instance of such a conflict. While both claim that profoundphilosophical conclusions flow from their own alternative account of evolution, I suggest that the implication is not as great as is claimed and that the alleged implications have as much to do with their own perceptions of theology as with the actual theories themselves. Nevertheless, evolutionary theory is not irrelevant for theology. Theologians should be aware of the possible implications of evolutionary theory and at the same time the extent and limits of such implications.