jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
“My Ideal Is Where It Is Just Jane the Cricketer, Rather Than Jane the Gay Cricketer”: An Institutional Perspective of Lesbian Inclusion in Australian Cricket

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

The aim of this article was to develop a theoretical framework to aid the current understanding of social change practice. Drawing on concepts from institutional theory, the authors proposed and applied a theoretical framework to investigate social change at the intersection of gender and sexuality inclusion in Australian cricket. Qualitative techniques (interviews and document analyses) were utilized to investigate the trajectory of lesbian inclusion in Australian cricket over time. Starting from the perspective that institutional arrangements can be exclusionary (or biased) toward certain groups in society, this research investigated how the actions of institutional entrepreneurs can create more inclusive institutional arrangements. Theoretical and practical implications for future research are discussed.
Expanded Fermilab pressure vessel directory program

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

Several procedures have been written to manage the information pertaining to the vacuum tanks and pressure vessels for which the laboratory is responsible. These procedures have been named TANK1 for the vessels belonging to the Accelerator Division, TANK2 and TANK3 for the vessels belonging to the Research Division and to Technical Support respectively, and TANK4 for the vessels belonging to the Business Division. The operating procedures are otherwise identical in every respect.
Modernism and the visual arts

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

The ancient parallel between literature and the visual arts - i.e., painting, sculpture, and architecture - became newly relevant in the twentieth century. Painters were the first to explore the revolutionary possibilities of Modernism, so that painting became the leading art form. Modernist writers often patterned their literary experiments on parallels drawn from the visual arts. It is impossible to understand fully the development of literary Modernism, therefore, without at least a rudimentary knowledge of modern art. This chapter is intended to provide a brief history of modern art for those whose primary interest is modern British and American literature. It follows the version of Modernism that was endorsed by the Museum of Modern Art in the 1930s and that served as the standard for most of the twentieth century. Literary parallels will be drawn primarily from poetry, since there the influence of the visual arts is deepest and most direct.
Properties of UIR Bands in NGC6946 Based on Mid-Infrared Imaging and Spectroscopy with Infrared Camera on Board AKARI

Field: Physics and Astronomy (Physical Sciences)

Abstract We present results on mid-infrared imaging and spectroscopic observations of the nearby late-type spiral NGC6946 with the Infrared Camera on board AKARI. Based on mid-infrared imaging with the S7 (7$\mu$m) and S11(11$\mu$m) bands, we found that the S7/S11 ratios have larger values in the arm region, containing many star-forming regions, than in the interarm. Slit spectra of an interarm and a star-forming region show a series of unidentified infrared (UIR) bands at 6.2, 7.7, 8.6, and 11.2$\mu$m. The strengths of the 6.2, 7.7, and 8.6$\mu$m bands are larger relative to the 11.2$\mu$m band in the star-forming region, than in the interarm, even if the interstellar extinction of $A_V=3$mag towards the star-forming region is taken into account. The increase in the 6.2$\mu$m and 7.7$\mu$m features relative to the 11.2$\mu$m feature is consistent with the ionization model of PAHs. The ratio of the UIR features to the plateau emission under the 7.7$\mu$m and 8.6$\mu$m features and/or the ratio of the 7.6$\mu$m/7.8$\mu$m components in the 7.7$\mu$m feature increase in the star-forming region compared to the interarm. This variation can be accounted for by the hypothesis that the photo-evaporation of PAH clusters produce small free-flying PAHs in the star-forming region. The ratios of 6.2$\mu$m/11.2$\mu$m, 7.7$\mu$m/11.2$\mu$m, and 8.6$\mu$m/11.2$\mu$m may be tools to measure the star-formation activity in remote galaxies if these ratios and their variations are well examined and established for a large sample.
WCN24-999 IMPACT OF HLA DONOR SPECIFIC ANTIBODY VERSUS HLA NONDONOR SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES BY SINGLE ANTIGEN BEAD METHOD IN PREDICTING OUTCOMES OF LIVING DONOR RENAL ALLOGRAFT RECIPIENTS

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) donor-specific antibodies (DSA) play a crucial role in the risk assessment of antibodymediated rejection and graft survival in kidney transplantation. However, the significance of HLA non-donor specific antibodies (non-DSA) detected by the Single Antigen Bead (SAB) method in predicting transplant outcomes remains undetermined This single-center study aimed to evaluate the impact of both DSA and non-DSA identified using the SAB method on the outcome of living related renal allograft recipients.
Haemolytic uraemic syndrome in India due to Shiga toxigenic Escherichia coli

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

The emergence of Shiga toxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC) as a causative agent of diarrhoea, haemorrhagic colitis and haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) in humans is a significant public health concern worldwide. Here we describe a case of HUS following dysentery due to STEC. Though STEC is not a major cause of diarrhoea in India, we recommend that STEC should be looked for in all cases of bloody diarrhoea. To our knowledge, this is the first case of HUS caused by STEC in India.
Google search activities for predicting election results

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

Publicación electrónica de los Estudios de Derecho y Ciencia Política de la UOC que tiene por objetivo la comunicación y la difusión científica de investigación, el análisis y la investigación de retos y cuestiones planteados por las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación referentes al derecho y a la ciencia política. Los artículos publicados ofrecen resultados de investigación originales. Asimismo, IDP trata de actuar como plataforma para la reflexión y la discusión sobre el contenido y el alcance de los cambios provocados por las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación y, en particular, el fenómeno de internet en los campos del derecho, la política y la administración pública. La democracia digital, el tratamiento de datos personales, la responsabilidad de los proveedores de internet, la propiedad intelectual y la libertad de expresión en el web, la administración electrónica, nuevas formas de participación política y la protección del consumidor en internet son algunos de los temas tratados en las contribuciones a la revista. Todo ello se presenta tanto mediante reflexión teórica como con la presentación de experiencias específicas en estas áreas. Cada número de IDP se estructura alrededor de un tema en particular, junto con otros artículos relacionados con las principales áreas temáticas de la publicación. La revista también contiene una sección específica dedicada a las actividades académicas y de investigación de los Estudios de Derecho y Ciencia Política de la UOC, y una sección sobre las últimas cuestiones legislativas y jurisprudenciales.
IDDF2023-ABS-0105 Causal relationships between immunological proteins and common intestinal diseases: a bidirectional two-sample mendelian randomization study

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Background

Disrupted intestinal homeostasis plays a vital role in the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and colorectal cancer (CRC). Dysregulated immunobiology contributes to intestinal homeostasis disorder. However, it is not clear whether there is a clear causal association between immunological proteins and the aforementioned intestinal diseases.

Methods

The bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was utilized to examine the bidirectional causality between 62 representative immunological proteins and interested intestinal diseases, including IBS, IBD, and CRC. Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), subtypes of IBD, were also examined.

Results

Genetically predisposed interleukin (IL)-1β level was associated with the decreased risk of IBS (odds ratio [OR] = 0.783, 95% CI: 0.676–0.908, P = 0.001), and genetic predisposition to IBS was related to the decreased levels of IL-11(β = −0.196, 95% CI: −0.335 to −0.057, P = 0.006) and IL-25 (β = −0.233, 95% CI: −0.372 to −0.094, P = 0.001). Genetic predisposition to IBD was correlated with elevated levels of IL-6 (β = 0.046, 95% CI: 0.022–0.069, P = 1.68E-04). In addition, IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra) (OR = 0.871, 95% CI: 0.631–0.960, P = 0.005) and IL-37 (OR = 1.170, 95% CI: 1.051–1.303, P = 0.004) were associated with the decreased and increased risk of CD, respectively. UC was correlated with the increased IL-1α (β = 0.074, 95% CI: 0.022–0.125, P = 0.005). Moreover, our results indicated that genetically predisposed tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α level was associated with an increased risk of CRC (OR = 1.252, 95% CI: 1.102–1.423, P = 0.001), and genetic predisposition to CRC was related to the increased levels of IL-37 (β = 0.128, 95% CI: 0.029–0.227, P = 0.012).

Conclusions

Our study provided markable evidence for the causality between immunological proteins and intestinal diseases (IBS, IBD, and CRC), which would pave the way for developing novel immunomodulation therapies for intestinal diseases. Further exploration of the underlying mechanisms remains a research priority for us in the future.
The Effect of the Calcination Temperature on the Physical, Chemical and Mineralogical Characteristics of Sugar Cane Bagasse Ash (SCBA) for Use As Pozzolan

Field: Materials Science (Physical Sciences)

Statement of Novelty: This study analyzes the influence of the washing process and the calcination temperature on the morphological, physical, chemical and mineralogical characteristics of SCBA. The objective of the present study is to evaluate the morphological, physical, chemical and mineralogical characteristics of sugar cane bagasse ash (SCBA). The ashes were obtained by calcination of sugarcane bagasse (SCB), a waste product generated by the sugar and alcohol industry, at temperatures of 500°C, 600° C and 700°C, and the influence of this calcination on the pozzolanic activity of SCBA. The techniques used to characterize these ashes include helium gas picnometry, sedigraphy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray diffractometry (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR). The evaluation of the pozzolanicity of these ashes was carried according to chemical titration method as proposed by Fratini, modified Chapelle method and finally using the pozzolanic activity index (PAI) with cement. The results showed that the SCBA presented high pozzolanicity, regardless of the calcination temperature.
High-level architecture exploration for MPEG4 encoder with custom parameters

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

this paper proposes the use of a high-level architecture exploration method for different MPEG4 video encoders using different customization parameters. The targeted architecture is a heterogeneous MP-SoC which may include up 2 coarse grain SIMD (task level SIMD) subsystems to perform the computations. The customization parameters are related to video resolution, frame rate, Communication Network, level of parallelism and CPU types. These parameters are determined during the high-level architecture exploration, by estimating the architecture performances at early stages of the design flow. Experiments shows that the error factor of these high-level performances estimations are less than 10% compared to those obtained with final manually implemented RTL architecture. This method was used successfully for exploration of different MPEG4 architecture configurations with different customization parameters. We consider these experiments a break-through because they show how a complex design can be mastered through a set of pragmatic choices.
The Reminiscences of a Plastic Surgeon during World War II

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

The experiences of the author while an Officer in the South African Medical Corps are related. During the battle of Britain he was attached to the R.A.M.C. and observed the work of pioneers in modern military plastic surgery. On his return to South Africa, he set up the Brenthurst Military Red Cross Hospital for Plastic Surgery and dealt with many thousands of allied battle casualties--South African, British, French, and Polish. The injuries treated included aircraft and tank burns, facial destructions (particularly the nose and eyes), extensive facial fractures, and limb amputations. Various procedures are mentioned. The first plastic surgical journal in English, The Brenthurst Papers, was produced describing these innovations.
histocompatibility complex class I-deficient NOD-B2mnull mice are diabetes and insulitis resistant. Diabetes

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

Specific allelic combinations within the class II region of the major histocompatability complex (MHC) represent a major genetic component for susceptibility to autoimmune insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) in humans (1,2). We produced and used a stock of NOD/Lt mice congenic for a functionally inactivated p2-microglobulin (B2nful&gt;) locus to assess whether there was an absolute requirement for MHC class I expression and/or CD8+ T-cells in diabetogenesis. These NOD-02mnu &quot; mice do not express cell surface MHC class I molecules or produce detectable levels of CD8+ T-cells and are diabetes and insulitis resistant. Previous results from transgenic mouse models indicated that intracellular accumulation of MHC class I molecules negatively affects pancreatic p-cell function and can result in the development of nonautoimmune insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). MHC class I molecules have been shown to accumulate intracellularly in the presence of a disrupted B2m locus, but this mutation does not negatively affect plasma insulin levels in either NOD/Lt mice or in those of a mixed 129 and C57BL/6 genetic background. Interestingly, 14 % of the male mice in this mixed background did develop hyperinsulinemia (&gt; 1,500 pM) independent of the disrupted B2m locus, suggesting that these mice could conceivably develop insulin-resistant diabetes. However, none of these mice became diabetic at up to 22 months of age. Thus, elimination of cell surface MHC class I expression with a disrupted B2m gene blocks autoimmune diabetes in NOD/Lt mice, without engendering a separate, distinct form of glucose intolerance. Diabetes 43:505-509,1994
Head and Neck Infections in Pediatric Cardiac Transplant Patients

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

A retrospective chart review was undertaken at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center to assess the incidence, etiology and management of head and neck infections in pediatric cardiac transplant patients on immunosuppression. From June 1984 to February 1992, 59 cardiac-transplants were performed on 57 pediatric patients. Standard immunosuppressive therapy was used. Thirteen of these patients died within three months of transplant and were not included. Of the 44 patient charts reviewed, 82 head and neck infections were documented in 27 patients (61%). There were 26 episodes of sinusitis, 27 episodes of otitis media and 20 episodes of tonsillitis/pharyngitis. Unusual middle-ear pathogens seen included Morganella morgagni and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. These preliminary data suggest that children on immunosuppression for cardiac transplant may be at risk for head and neck infections from unusual or unsuspected organisms, and tympanocentesis plays an important role in diagnosis and treatment. A prospective study is planned to gain further data.
NF-κB signaling pathway mediates respiratory syncytial virus-induced HMGB1 release in airway epithelial cells to promote an inflammatory response

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

Abstract Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of severe lower respiratory tract infections in young children, the elderly and immunocompromised individuals. In addition to acute morbidity, RSV infections have been linked to both the development and severity of asthma. No effective treatment or vaccine is currently available for RSV. High mobility group box 1 protein (HMGB1) is a multifunctional protein that serves as both a DNA regulatory protein and an extracellular cytokine signaling molecule that promotes airway inflammation as a damage-associated molecular pattern. Although HMGB1 is implicated in the pathogenesis of many inflammatory diseases, its involvement in RSV-induced lung inflammation is not yet investigated. The goal of this study is to investigate the molecular mechanisms that induce the release of HMGB1 and the involvement of the NF-κB and TLR4 pathway in RSV pathogenesis. Human lung epithelial cells were infected with RSV in the presence or absence of human recombinant HMGB1 and harvested over time to analyze HMGB1, NF-κB and TLR4 expression by Western blot, immunohistochemistry and qRT-PCR. Our studies with airway epithelial cells clearly show that RSV-induces a significant release of HMGB1 from cells as a result of its translocation from the nucleus to the cytoplasm and subsequently to the extracellular space; that secreted HMGB1 triggers immune responses by activating primary human monocytes via NF-κB-TLR4 signaling pathway. Blockage of one of these molecules could represent a novel therapeutic strategy in the treatment not only for RSV infection, but also for other respiratory diseases that affect human population at any age.
ROAD MAINTENANCE BY CONTRACT BY MEANS OF EMERGING CONTRACTORS

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

Road maintenance by contract has been identified by the Department of Transport (DoT) as an ideal area where Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise (SMME) emerging contractors can be empowered. This is in line with the national Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) and the macro-economic strategy of Growth, Employment and Redistribution (GESR) which focus on job creation as one of its main objectives. The present road infrastructure and associated resources are briefly discussed and models of road maintenance by contract are also presented. The newly developed specifications and tender documentation are briefly described as developed by the DoT to enable SMME participation. Implementation via demonstration projects are described in conclusion.
Skeletal maturity of well-off children in Chandigarh, North India

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Attained mean heights, weights and skeletal maturity assessed by the TW2 method of well-off North Indian (Chandigarh) children ranging in age from 6 years to 12 years (96 girls) and 14 years (202 boys), were compared with British Standards. The mean height of girls remained close to the 50th centile and their weights to the 25th centile. Boys' mean heights and weights were close to the 50th centile up to age 9 years; later they slowly shifted to the 25th. Girls' RUS skeletal maturity remained between the 50th and 75th centiles of the British standards while boys, though having a tendency to be advanced at certain ages, were practically at par with the British 50th centile. The pattern of carpal maturity was different; girls reached full carpal maturity at the same age as British girls, but boys showed retardation.
3D Printing of Continuous Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Composites: Characterization of the In-Plane Mechanical Properties and Anisotropy Evaluation

Field: Materials Science (Physical Sciences)

Usage of continuous fibers as a reinforcement would definitely increase the mechanical properties of 3D-printed materials. The result is a continuous fiber-reinforced composite obtained by additive manufacturing that is not limited to prototyping or non-structural applications. Among the available continuous reinforcing fibers, basalt has not been extensively studied in 3D printing. This material is attractive due to its natural origin, good mechanical properties, impact strength, and high chemical and thermal resistance. In this work, a continuous basalt fiber co-extruded composite obtained by fused filament fabrication was characterized both thermally and mechanically, concerning the in-plane tensile properties. The degree of anisotropy of the material was also assessed, both qualitatively and quantitatively. The 3D-printed composite showed longitudinal properties, which were 15 times higher than the pure matrix, thus meeting structural requirements. On the other hand, transverse and shear properties were much lower than longitudinal ones, thus leading to a strongly anisotropic material. This was also confirmed by the anisotropy evaluation that was performed numerically and graphically using an innovative approach. This behavior affects the design of 3D-printed parts; thus, an optimized continuous fiber deposition is necessary for structural applications.
The Relationship between Food Healthiness, Trust, and the Intention to Reuse Food Delivery Apps: The Moderating Role of Eco-Friendly Packaging

Field: Business, Management and Accounting (Social Sciences)

The goal of this research is to investigate the relationship among food healthiness, trust, and the intention to reuse food delivery apps. Another purpose of this work is to examine the moderating effect of eco-friendly food packaging on the association between food healthiness and trust in food delivery apps. A survey was the main instrument for this work, with Amazon Mechanical Turk being used to collect the relevant data, resulting in a total of 343 observations. PROCESS model 7 was employed to test the research hypotheses. The results reveal that the intention to reuse is positively impacted by trust and food healthiness in food delivery apps. The results also uncover a significant moderating impact of eco-friendly packaging on the relationship between food healthiness and trust. The high food healthiness and high eco-friendly packaging group has the highest level of trust, while the low food healthiness and low eco-friendly packaging group has the lowest. The results of this research are therefore important because they clarify the relationship among these four attributes. Moreover, the results of this study have notable managerial implications.