jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
Esports Associations and the Pursuit of Legitimacy: Evidence From Germany

The dominant position of esports game publishers is a fundamental difference between the systemic governance of esports and traditional sports. There are no such equivalent organizations in traditional sports. As for-profit corporations, the publishers develop and market the electronic games as their commercial products and thus, possess exclusive property rights. Publishers control the virtual sporting environment and the rules of the game. In conventional sports, by contrast, non-profit associations administer their sports with the core task of developing the sport by regulations, playing rules, and licensing. There are, however, esports associations which resemble traditional leagues and national governing bodies. Given this, we explore how esports associations pursue legitimacy. This study is empirically motivated by the recent emergence of two esports associations in the insightful case of Germany and examines the pursuit of legitimacy by the World Esports Association (WESA) and the eSport-Bund Deutschland e.V. (ESBD). The study is based on a content analysis of 55 documents and nine interviews with relevant stakeholders. The findings show that the esports associations rely on conformance and manipulation strategies by transferring existing structures from traditional sports to esports. The most effective practices are lobbying for social and public acceptance of esports and creating supportive networks for esports development. While publishers possess an undisputed and taken-for-granted legitimacy based on their product property rights, esports associations struggle for recognition and acceptance. They may still have a long way to go, given that established associations in conventional sports have a history for decades. Yet, esports associations need to accept publisher dominance. Thus, they can only claim partial legitimacy within the esports ecosystem by targeting segments of stakeholders. Management, policy and theoretical implications of this key insight are finally presented.

Topic: Digital Games and Media
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Cardiac autonomic nervous system in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1.

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate cardiac autonomic nervous system (ANS) in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). The function of ANS was studied in 20 patients with DM1 and 15 healthy controls. All subjects were investigated by a battery of six cardiovascular autonomic tests and power spectral analysis of heart rate variability (HRV). Only one patient had normal autonomic function. Two (10%) patients had mild, 10 (50%) moderate and 7 (35%) severe autonomic dysfunction. Thirteen (65%) patients had vagal and 4 (20%) sympathetic hyperactivity. Seven (35%) patients had vagal and 15 (75%) sympathetic dysfunction. Eighteen (90%) patients had orthostatic hypotension. The 24-hour time domain parameters of SDNN (SD of the NN interval) and total power were significantly lower in DM1 patients than in healthy controls (p < 0.05). However, other parameters of HRV, such as SDANN (SD of the mean NN, 5-minute interval), low frequency (LF), high frequency (HF) power and the LF/HF ratio were somewhat lower in patients with DM1 than in controls, but this was not statistically significant. There was no significant relationship between autonomic dysfunction and the severity of the disease or CTG repeat length. There was also no correlation between HRV and age. Our findings suggest that sympathetic dysfunction and vagal predominance may both occur in patients with DM1.

Topic: Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases
Subfield: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Language Intervention via Text-Based Tele-AAC: A Case Study Comparing On-site and Telepractice Services

There is a shortage of qualified speech and language pathologists (SLPs) to not only meet the needs of students with a variety of communicative disabilities, but also the needs of those students with severe impairments who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Special education administrators need to consider additional methods of service delivery, such as telepractice. However, there is limited evidence regarding the efficacy of services delivered to students using AAC via telepractice as opposed to face-to-face services. This study examines the effectiveness of services provided using both methodologies, and aims to provide some validation of telepractice as an alternative treatment method. Using a single-subject design to compare performance outcomes, a 7 year-old male participant, who used a Vantage Plus™ device with an 84-sequenced overlay, was studied over an eight-week period, with four weeks of on-site therapy immediately followed by four weeks of telepractice therapy. Student progress was measured by comparing outcomes in both conditions to baseline data with respect to short-term goals focused on grammatical morphemes. The results indicate that the performance outcomes were comparable in both conditions. The authors discuss the implications of using telepractice to deliver direct intervention and future applications of telepractice as a service delivery model for individuals using AAC.

Topic: Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
Subfield: Occupational Therapy
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Urban Planning and the Concept of Community

This thesis examines the concept of community and provides an overview of how it was interpreted andused by planners in Los Angeles, from the middle of the 20th century to the present. First, I study howthe concept of community emerged in sociology, by setting it in historical moments during which bothsocial sciences, society and the city changed importantly. Second, I review the evolution of urbanplanning practices in Los Angeles from the 1960s to the 1990s. To do so, I provide a criticalinterpretation of archive (plans, correspondence, and other documents) and newspaper articles, and Ihighlight how the practice of planning was related to political ideas and ideals about âcommunitiesâ. Iconclude by suggesting how social sciences influenced planners, and how urban planners still envision thecity through the prism of âcommunitiesâ today.

Topic: Urban Planning and Governance
Subfield: Urban Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Alternative Forms of Fit in Contingency Theory

Support for this research was provided in part by the Wisconsin Job Service Division of the Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations, the California Employment Department, and by the Program on Organizational Effectiveness of the Office of Naval Research under the contract number NOOO1 4-S4-K-001 6. This paper examines the selection, interaction, and systems approaches to fit in structural contingency theory. These are empirically examined as related to a taskcontingency theory of work-unit design in 629 employment security units in California and Wisconsin. Evidence was found to support the selection and systems approaches in these data but not the interaction approach. The generalizability of these findings is discussed in terms of using alternative approaches to fit to explain context-structureperformance relationships in contingency theory.

Topic: Complex Systems and Decision Making
Subfield: Management Science and Operations Research
Field: Decision Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
PLANKTONS AS BIO-INDICATORS IN LOTIC AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM OF TUNGABHADRA RIVER NEAR HARIHAR, KARNATAKA STATE, INDIA

Phytoplankton and zooplankton play a crucial role as bioindicators within lotic aquatic environments, contributing to the health of their respective food webs. The evaluation aimed to assess the presence and periodicity of these bioindicators in such ecosystems. The research was conducted along the Tungabhadra River near Harihar, Karnataka State, India. Plankton samples were collected using specialized nets from chosen locations within the aquatic system. Over the span of a year, a total of 465 anuran specimens were gathered, with 357 from Station 1 and 2, and 108 from Station 3 and 4. The diversity of phytoplankton and zooplankton species was recorded and quantified. Abundance referred to the number of species within a cluster in relation to the total number across all clusters. Various biological indices including Simpson’s Dominance, Gini-Simpson's, Shannon-Wiener, Berger-Parker, Margalef’s, Menhinick’s, Fisher alpha, Equitability, Brillouin, and Chao were computed using established methods. The collected species data were statistically analyzed using tools like Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0, PAST version 3.14, and Microsoft Office. The significance level was set at p &lt; 0.05. The identified bioindicators across all surveyed locations consisted of phytoplankton species such as Oscilatoria spp, Anabaenia spp, Anacystis spp, Spirogyra spp, Oedogonium spp, Savicular spp, and Euglena spp. Zooplankton species included Epiphanes spp, Philodina spp, Synchata spp, Poliathra spp, Holopedium spp, Daphnia spp, Alona spp, and Bosmina spp. The abundance and periodicity of these bioindicators within the selected lotic aquatic ecosystem revealed that species abundance was significantly influenced by variations in climate and weather conditions of the study area. Peak abundance was observed during the rainy period, whereas the dry period saw notably lower abundance levels.

Topic: Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
Subfield: Aquatic Science
Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Domain: Life Sciences
Effect of periods of delayed first exogenous feeding in goldfish Carassius auratus (Linnaeus, 1758) larvae

Four treatments were established to evaluate the effect of delayed first exogenous feeding and subsequent feeding periods on the development of goldfish larvae. The fasting and feeding periods were arranged as follows: T1 (0DFA:30DF), T2 (4DFA:26DF), T3 (8DFA:22DF), and T4 (12DFA:18DF), where DFA are the days of fasting and DF are the days of feeding. The larvae were kept in community tanks for each repetition, with 75 larvae per tank (3.75 larvae L-1). There was no significant difference in total length or final weight between larvae submitted to 0, 4, and 8 days of feed deprivation. However, larvae submitted to 12 DFA had higher values of the same variables than the other treatments. No significant difference in larval survival was observed between T1, T2, and T3, but T4 negatively influenced survival. Under the conditions evaluated, the point of no return was 4 DFA. Dead larvae were partly eaten in the fasting treatments. The delayed first feeding should be avoided in large-scale productions since it significantly reduces survival during cultivation. This article results from research funded by the Pescarte Environmental Education Project (PEA/IBAMA).

Topic: Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
Subfield: Aquatic Science
Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Domain: Life Sciences
Galactosylation of Monosaccharide Derivatives of Glycyrrhetinic\nAcid by UDP-Glycosyltransferase GmSGT2 from Glycine\nmax

Glycyrrhetinic acid (GA), a pentacyclic\ntriterpenoid aglycone,\nis the major functional component in licorice which mainly exists\nin the form of functional glycosides in licorice. The introduction\nof a sugar moiety to the C-3 OH of GA to yield glycosylated derivatives\nhas been reported, but the late-stage glycosylation of GA-3-&lt;i&gt;O&lt;/i&gt;-sugar to form rare GA glycosides with more complexed glycosyl\ndecoration has been rarely reported. In this study, a unique UDP-galactosyltransferase\nGmSGT2 from Glycine max was found to\ntransfer a galactose to the C2 position of the sugar moiety of GA-3-&lt;i&gt;O&lt;/i&gt;-monoglucuronide (GAMG) and GA-3-&lt;i&gt;O&lt;/i&gt;-monoglucose.\nIn addition to UDP-galactose, GmSGT2 also recognizes UDP-glucose,\nUDP-xylose, and UDP-arabinose with relative activities of 32.1–89.2%.\nBased on a test of 12 typical natural products, GmSGT2 showed high\nspecificity toward the pentacyclic triterpenoid skeleton as the sugar\nacceptor. Molecular docking was performed to elucidate the substrate\nrecognition mechanism of GmSGT2 toward GAMG.

Topic: Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds
Subfield: Pharmacology
Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
Domain: Life Sciences
An on-line detection technology based on machine vision for micro parts assembly

Abstract Target preparation technology is one of the core technologies in ICF research. There are many micro parts on the target, the gap between parts is only a few microns, so it is difficult to assemble and realize automatic detection in the assembly process. In this paper, a three-way orthogonal micro vision system is proposed to detect the real-time position and posture of the through-hole and fill-tube of the parts on the target capsule, so to realize the real-time detection in the assembly process. The optical design of the hollow 45-degree reflector is proposed to solve the contradiction between the positive imaging of the through-hole and the positive insertion of the fill-tube. The scheme design of the detection system and the calculation of the system parameters are completed. The precise calibration of the three-dimensional micro vision system and the unified method of the coordinate relationship are proposed. Finally, the experimental test of the online detection system of the target assembly is carried out. The test results show that the system has the following functions. The accuracy of alignment is better than 1μm, and the accuracy of angle alignment is better than 0.2°. It realizes the automation and high-precision detection of the assembly process of small parts, which provides a reliable basis for the automatic assembly of targets for ICF experiments.

Topic: Industrial Vision Systems and Defect Detection
Subfield: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
CHARACTERIZATION OF AIRBORNE PARTICULATE MATTER TO ASSESS THE IMPACT ON DEGRADATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE: THE TROPAEUM TRAIANI MONUMENT

The present paper is focused on the microclimatic investigation and weather-climatic phenomena matrix assessment, which can be generated for heritage objectives at different spatial and temporal resolutions, correlated with physicochemical analysis of the particulate matter (PM2.5-10). In the literature the importance of atmospheric PM monitoring in the proximity of monuments is not yet sufficiently highlighted. In this respect, the microclimatic investigation of the Tropaeum Traiani Monument (Adamclisi, Romania) was performed to assess the suitability of a closed environment, located outdoors, according to the conservation requirements of heritage materials. The monitoring campaigns (four seasons, e.g., from summer of the year 2018 to spring of the year 2019) were carried out by non-invasive measuring equipment. The collected data were used to investigate the hygrothermal and chemical behavior inside and outside of Tropaeum Traiani Monument, built in 109, to assess the risks on the oldest structural material. Principal component analysis (PCA) was performed by IBM SPSS Statistics software to assess the similarities between the microclimatic parameters.

Topic: Conservation Techniques and Studies
Subfield: Conservation
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Reframing national locality: religious minorities using history to transform local experience in Georgia

In the Republic of Georgia, Baptists are marginalized minorities vis-à-vis the powerful Georgian Orthodox Church. In recent years, Baptists have adopted 'culturally relevant' reforms, incorporating Orthodox symbols and sensibilities into worship and administration. These reforms also include the deployment of a historical narrative identifying them as authentic members of the ostensibly Orthodox national community. Based on ethnographic fieldwork among Georgian Baptists, I investigate how they use history to constitute new frames for interpreting themselves as appropriate to local contexts. Revising their history has helped constitute a viable national identity by 'localizing' Baptist faith and experience in the Georgian Orthodox milieu.

Topic: Religion and Society Interactions
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
KURD-ARAB TENSIONS ALONG THE GREEN LINE: IRAQ’S ROADBLOCK TO LONG-TERM STABILITY

For nearly two millennia, the Kurds have inhabited a mountainous region known as Kurdistan, a territory including parts of Iraq, Syria, Turkey and Iran. Within Iraq, Kurds are the second largest ethnic group, comprising 15–20% of the population and constituting the majority of citizens in the provinces of Dohuk, Irbil and Sulaymaniyah. Historic rivalries between Iraqi Kurds and Arabs contribute to current social and political unrest, and pose an even greater challenge to long-term stability in the country. One of the most volatile issues fuelling Kurd-Arab tensions concerns the „Green Line‟, which on various maps separates Iraq‟s Kurdish and Arab populations. Initially established by Saddam Hussein in 1991, the ambiguous boundary has shifted north during Arabisation schemes and south as a result of Kurdish settlement and encroachment. More recently, on 19 March 2003, the Green Line was defined as the area controlled by the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) and recognised by the Iraqi Transitional Government when it passed the Transitional Administrative Law (TAL) in 2004. Although the Iraqi Constitution recognises Kurdistan as a federal region, the precise boundary remains contentious. At stake are the historical ties to the territory along the Green Line, the associated oil reserves, and the status of the symbolic city of Kirkuk. Resolution of the disputed territories along the Green Line, the associated revenue sharing of the oil wealth, and the fate of Kirkuk, constitute a single, complex, multifaceted issue that will have a decisive impact on the future stability, if not integrity, of Iraq.

Topic: Transportation Systems and Infrastructure
Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation
Field: Business, Management and Accounting
Domain: Social Sciences
The Effect of Music Intervention on Anxiety and Pain During Cesarean Delivery: A Meta-Analysis of 1513 Patients

Background: A cesarean section (CS) is one of the most common operations globally, with an estimated 18.5 million surgical procedures each year. Accordingly, music therapy has become a trendy possible solution in many clinical conditions and surgical procedures. However, most previous studies have shown conflicting findings regarding the efficacy of music in reducing pain and anxiety in women with cesarean delivery. Therefore, in this meta-analysis, we aimed to investigate whether music intervention has a beneficial effect on preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative anxiety, pain, and vital signs in women with cesarean section. Method: We conducted a comprehensive search of Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, and Cochrane Central was conducted for relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from inception until August 2022. Data were extracted from eligible studies and pooled as standardized mean difference (SMD) or mean difference (MD) values in a random-effect model meta-analysis, using RevMan software. All the steps of this study were performed according to the PRISMA statement guidelines. Results: Thirteen RCTs were included in this meta-analysis with a total of 1513 patients. Our study showed that music was superior to control in terms of overall anxiety score (SMD = - 0.26, 95% CI [- 0.39, - 0.14], p <0.0001), postoperative pain (SMD = - 0.50, 95% CI [- 0.74, - 0.26], p < 0.0001), and the overall effect of diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (MD = -1.58, 95% CI [- 3.11, - 0.04], p = 0.04). The overall effect did not favor either of the two groups in terms of systolic blood pressure (SBP) and heart rate ((MD = - 1.87, 95% CI [-4.04, 0.30], p = 0.09), (MD = - 2.10, 95% CI [- 4.78, 0.58], p = 0.12); respectively). Conclusion: Ultimately, the current evidence supports using music to alleviate the anxiety and pain of women during and after cesarean sections. In addition, our analysis revealed that music has a beneficial effect on DBP and intraoperative heart rate over control in patients with CS. However, the music did not differ significantly from the placebo in preoperative anxiety, postoperative heart rate, as well as SBP. Future RCTs are recommended to confirm the efficacy of music in the preoperative period and vital signs among women undergoing cesarean section.

Topic: Music Therapy and Health
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Concentration of Metal Elements in the Blood and Urine in the Patients with Cementless Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Titanium (Ti), cobalt (Co) and chromium (Cr) element concentrations in the whole blood and urine specimen in 40 patients with cementless total knee arthroplasty were determined by the electrothermal atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Their ages ranged from 55 to 78 years (mean, 65 years). Twenty of them had loosening of prosthesis and underwent revision surgery, including 4 subjects with Ti-6Al-4V alloy prosthesis and 16 subjects with Co-Cr-Mo alloy prosthesis. The other 20 patients had well-functioning stable prosthesis, including 5 subjects with Ti-6Al-4V alloy prosthesis and 15 subjects with Co-Cr-Mo alloy prosthesis. The mean duration of prostheses implantation in patients with loosened or well-functioning prostheses were 6.5 and 4.0 years, respectively. The control group consisted of 20 age-matched normal subjects who did not undergo any metal implant surgery. Analysis of variance showed that the metal element concentrations in the whole blood, either Co, Cr or Ti, was statistically higher in the patients with loosened prosthesis than the other two groups. However, the metal element concentrations in the urine did not show any difference. The linear regression analysis showed a moderate positive relationship between the metal element concentrations, either Co or Cr elements, in whole blood and urine only in the patients with loosened prostheses. In conclusion, elevated concentration of metal elements may indicate a loosening of prosthesis while the clinical significance of the metal element concentration in the urine needs further investigation.

Topic: Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences