jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
In-forest landscape quality of karst peak-cluster depression forest in Huashan scenic area, Guangxi

A total of 32 representative photos of in-forest landscapes and interrelation material in the karst peak-cluster depression of Huashan scenic area in Guangxi province were collected. Scenic beauty values were acquired by public judgment method, and the relationship models of scenic beauty values and 15 landscape elements were established by using multiple mathematical model.The results showed that the scenic forest landscape quality was high in the karst peak-cluster depression or forest edge, and low on the centre, top and the lower part of the karst peak-cluster depression; the landscape quality has certain promotion space. The main elements affecting the in-forest landscape quality of scenic forest were stand density, litter, forest arrangement, the tree size variation, undergrowth height and average of tree height. The high landscape quality stand has the following one or several combinations of features: the stand density is small, the tree is tall, and tree size variation is extremely obvious in forest, neatly arranged, undergrowth height is lower and it can cover the litter. The results provide suggestions and theoretical basis for the scenic karst forest and ecological forest landscape quality and scientific management.

Topic: Forest, Soil, and Plant Ecology in China
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Determining Focusing Nozzle Wear by Measuring AWJ Diameter

Abrasive water jet (AWJ) cutting is a versatile technology, but it is limited by relative poor accuracy.The main problem is the unknown diameter of the jet, as there is no device or instrument on the market that would enable a quick and easy measurement of it.With such an instrument the diameter could be regularly measured, nozzle wear monitored and noted offset adjusted.This would greatly improve the quality control of the process and the accuracy of the cut.This paper investigates the usage of a through-beam laser sensor for monitoring jet diameter and nozzle wear.Experiments were performed with five differently worn nozzles, with two different water pressures, with and without abrasive, at different standoff distances and with varying measuring times.Results show that the instrument is capable of monitoring the jet diameter and nozzle wear with an accuracy of ±0.03 mm, but it is very susceptible to the jet's spray and abrasive sticking to the sensor's screens.Jet diameter correlated better with the diameter of the focusing nozzle when taking measurements without the abrasive, at high water pressures and at a standoff distance of 1 mm.

Topic: Erosion and Abrasive Machining
Subfield: Ecological Modeling
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF AMA IN ETIOPATHOGENESIS OF METABOLIC SYNDROME

Recent past years have seen alarming increase in cases of metabolic syndrome with the overall prevalence rate of 33.5%. that too more in females (42.3%) than males (24.9%).1 Metabolic syndrome represents its relationship with metabolism and cluster of events like Abdominal (central) obesity, Elevated blood pressure, Elevated fasting plasma glucose, High serum triglycerides and Low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels. All these conditions overall increase the cardiovascular risks. in ayurveda, no terminology has been found for Metabolic Syndrome but Mandagni is said to be the cause for all the diseases and the substance which is not digested properly or the substance which is partially metabolized due to mandagni is considered as AMA. Ama causes obstruction of the srotas (channels) and leads to the accumulation of metabolic toxins or the formation of sama rasa and sama medo dhatu, which explains the condition like diabetes Mellitus and enlarged circumference in terms of ayurveda. Also similar to Metabolic Syndrome described in contemporary medicine, Sthaulya as stated in ayurveda is a cluster of various pathological conditions and shows similar symptoms as MS. So, by exploring the concept of ama, pathogenesis of Metabolic Syndrome can be better understood in ayurvedic context.

Topic: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Puzzling jaundice

Four women, ages 47 to 86 years, had a similar, moderately severe illness characterized by fatigue, vague abdominal symptoms, jaundice, and moderate hepatomegaly. Laboratory abnormalities consisted of hyperbilirubinemia, moderate to marked increase in transaminase activity (peak serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase level, 640 to 2,160 Karmen units/ml), and moderate alkaline phosphatase level increase. Liver biopsy in two patients showed portal lymphoid proliferation and evidence of moderate hepatocellular necrosis. All patients had been taking a laxative containing dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, and oxyphenisatin acetate (Dialose Plus). Two of the ingredients contained in Dialose Plus (dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate and carboxymethylcellulose sodium) are nonabsorbable while the other ingredient (oxyphenisatin acetate) is a propellant which is excreted in the bile and is presumed to be the cause of the hepatic reaction. Jaundice subsided when Dialose Plus therapy was stopped and recurred in two patients when it was restarted. The other two patients under observation in the hospital were challenged with Dialose Plus with positive results.

Topic: Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Breaking of Dormancy of Erythrina crista-galli Seeds

Erythrina crista-galli L., Fabaceae, a medium-sized N-fixing tree, is native to flooding soils of several Brazilian biomes. Its cultivation has interest for ornamental and ecological restoration purposes. Information on seed coat dormancy is conflicting and inexact, therefore the present work aimed to verify it and to define methods for its overcoming. The study was composed by two experiments, using seed lots collected in different dates. Seeds were subjected to inducing germination treatments by chemical scarification (ACS commercial sulfuric acid, d=1,84 g/cm³) and thermic scarification (hot water). Results demonstrated high germination under acid scarification (up to 95%) and inferior when submitted to thermic scarification (reaching up to 43%); witness treatments showed germination between 2% and 13%. The results confirmed the presence of seed coat dormancy. It is recommendable, to break the dormancy of lots which are similar to the investigated ones (three to 27 months after seed collection), the immersion in sulfuric acid during 30 minutes. Seeds maintained its total germinative capacity after storage for 27 months in paper bag in cold chamber (5 °C and 98 % air humidity).

Topic: Seed Germination and Physiology
Subfield: Plant Science
Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Domain: Life Sciences
Training in Support of a Research Project Entitled Regulation of BRCA1 Function by Phosphorylation

Mutations in the breast cancer susceptibility gene BRCAl account for 50% of familial cases, and about 2 to 5% of all cases of breast cancer. Most of the BRCAl linked tumors have undergone loss of heterozygozity at this locus, classifying BRCAl as a tumor suppressor. Substantial evidence implicates BRCAl to be involved in cellular DNA damage response and DNA repair pathways. Mouse cells deficient for Brcal show genetic instability, defective G2/M checkpoint control and reduced homologous recombination. BRCAl also interacts with proteins of the DNA repair machinery and regulates expression of p21 and GADD45 genes. However, it remains unclear how DNA damage signals are transmitted to modulate the repair function of BRCAl. Previous work from our laboratory have shown that BRCAl becomes hyperphosphorylated in a cell cycle dependent manner and in response to genotoxic insults. Here, we further investigated how this phosphorylation event contributes to the cellular function of BRCAl. Our results revealed a novel DNA damage response pathway that involves the protein kinase mutated in Ataxia telangiectasia (ATM), a BRCAl associated protein, CtIP, and BRCAl, thus providing a potential link between ATM deficiency and breast cancer.

Topic: Hermeneutics and Narrative Identity
Subfield: Philosophy
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Recent Advances in Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Among the non-communicable diseases, cardiovascular disorders are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in both the developed and the developing countries. The spectrum of risk factors is wide and their understanding is imperative to prevent the first and recurrent episodes of myocardial infarction, stroke or peripheral vascular disease which may prove fatal or disabling. This book has tried to present an update on risk factors incorporating new research which has thrown more light on the existing knowledge. It has also tried to highlight regional diversity addressing such issues. It will hopefully be resourceful to the cardiologists, general practitioners, family physicians, researchers, graduate students committed to cardiovascular risk prevention.

Topic: Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Field: Business, Management and Accounting
Domain: Social Sciences
Professional self-actualisation of pharmacists in the United Arab Emirates: a pilot study

This study identified key factors affecting pharmacists' self-actualisation in the UAE, emphasising the importance of a supportive work environment, recognition, and professional development for job satisfaction. Despite limitations such as low sample size and underrepresentation of certain sectors, the findings provide a basis for future research and inform strategies to enhance work environments, policies, and pharmacists' professional satisfaction.

Topic: Global Health Workforce Issues
Subfield: Emergency Medical Services
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
1. Cheese in the context of diet and nutrition

Milk and dairy products including cheese are important components of our food supply, contributing a number of nutrients to the diet. Cheese contains a high concentration of essentialnutrients, including protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. Cheese can consist of 3 to 40% protein, mostly casein protein, which is highly digestible. Milk proteins are a key source of bioactivepeptides (BP). In particular, angiotensin I-converting enzyme inhibitory peptides found in cheesehave antihypertensive effects. Depending on the milk and method of manufacture used, cheesecan contain 4-48% fat. In addition to affecting a number of physical properties, the fat content alsoaffects nutritional properties. Generally, the fat present is 66% saturated and hence much negativeattention has centred on this fact, resulting in the production of low-fat options. Conjugatedlinoleic acid (CLA) is a beneficial component of milk products including cheese, reported to haveantioxidant, anticholesterolaemic and antiatherogenic effects. Most cheeses are good sources ofvitamin A, riboflavin, vitamin B12 and folate. Cheese is also a valuable dietary source of minerals, particularly calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. Calcium has been extensively linked withosteoporosis, being important for the development of peak bone mass. Varying levels of sodiumare found in cheeses. Salt is used as a preservative during the cheesemaking process, but levelscontributed to the diet by cheese are not significant. Therefore, cheese is a highly valuable productin terms of diet and nutrition, being a major source of protein, fat, vitamins and minerals, whichare essential in a balanced diet. Other constituents such as CLA and BP have the potential toconfer further health benefits to the consumer.

Topic: Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Paleokarst and Caves of Velebit Mt., Dinaric karst of Croatia

In the Caves of North Velebit Mt. vertical shaft and meander morphology of vadose origin is largely prevailing, which points to single continuous phase of their speleogenesis. However, origin of large chambers, which are found in some of the Caves is not clear. They are strongly modified by collapse processes, and are possibly inherited features from the former phases of karstification, later incorporated to present caves. Other possible fragments of paleo cave levels above present epiphreatic zone are very scarce and uncertain. In the contrast to North Velebit Caves, in the most southern part of Velebit Mt. some of the largest known Dinaric karst multilevel caves are present. They are of complex origin with few paleo(epi)phreatic levels, connected with the surface by the younger invasive vadose shafts. However, detailed study of speleogenesis chronology of the Velebit Mt. Caves haven`t been conducted yet, which can be stated also for the rest of Dinaric karst area in Croatia.

Topic: Marine and environmental studies
Subfield: Oceanography
Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences
Domain: Physical Sciences
Characteristic Influence of DC Bias on SiGe HBT Linearity and Power Gain under Different Operation Configurations

The characteristic bias dependence of SiGe HBT linearity and power gain under both common-emitter and common-base configurations is experimentally studied and verified with simulations. Higher power-gain and better linearity can be obtained from the CB than CE configuration.

Topic: Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit Design
Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
PowerPoint Slides for: Association of Albuminuria and Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate with Functional Performance Measures in Older Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease

<b><i>Background:</i></b> Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasingly common and disproportionately affects older adults. The contribution of kidney disease to the functional impairment noted in the elderly CKD population is unclear. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> This is a cross-sectional analysis of a hypertensive cohort of people aged ≥75 years from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial. We evaluated estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) as predictors of 3 measures of functional status: EuroQol-5 Dimensional (EQ-5D) score, Falls Efficacy Scale (FES) score, and gait speed. Linear regression models were used to evaluate the associations between our independent variables and outcome measures. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Our analysis included 2,620 participants, mean age of 79.9 (4.0) years. Unadjusted models showed that lower eGFR level and higher UACR level were associated with lower EQ-5D (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001 for both) and slower gait speed (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001 for both) and worse scores on FES (<i>p</i> = 0.032 and <i>p</i> = 0.039). In the fully adjusted models, higher levels of UACR remained significantly associated with lower EQ-5D scores and slower gait speed (<i>p</i> = 0.011 and <i>p</i> = 0.002, respectively). In contrast, level of eGFR was not associated with any functional outcome measures when accounting for covariates. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> In individuals aged ≥75 years, albuminuria and eGFR were associated with impairments in physical performance and self-reported functional status; however, only the association with albuminuria remained after adjusting for relevant demographics and comorbidities. Evaluation of albuminuria may provide an additional tool for identifying older individuals at risk for functional impairment.

Topic: Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
Subfield: Nephrology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
New methods to analyse fragmentation mechanisms of precipitated silicas

Precipitated silica is traditionally used as reinforcing filler in rubber applications. In pneumatic manufacture, it offers several advantages compared to carbon black. Indeed, in tyres treads, precipitated silica can yield a lower rolling resistance and better wet grip at equal wear resistance than carbon black. The development of a new method to study the fragmentation mechanism of precipitated silica is investigated. Usually, the dispersion of granules is done in high viscous media (elastomer or oils). In this paper, the study is carried out in a friendlier medium (air or water).

Topic: Mineral Processing and Grinding
Subfield: Mechanical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Cyclic fatigue resistance and metallurgic comparison of rotary endodontic file systems.

The aim of this study was to compare, in pairs, the cyclic fatigue resistance, scanning electron microscopic (SEM) appearance, and energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) profiles of 6 rotary files: ProTaper Gold vs EdgeTaper Platinum; ProTaper Universal vs EdgeTaper; and Vortex Blue vs EdgeSequel Sapphire. Six types of rotary file were tested in 2 sizes of each type. A 3-point cyclic fatigue apparatus imparting a 60-degree angle of curvature and a 3-mm radius of curvature was used to evaluate 30 files of each type and size. The cyclic fatigue testing results from similar file types and sizes were paired for statistical analysis. After fatigue testing was completed, 36 files (3 of each type and size) were randomly selected for SEM imaging and EDX analysis. When similar file types and sizes were paired in independent-samples t tests, statistically significant differences (P < 0.0001) in cyclic fatigue resistance were established. For both tested sizes, EdgeTaper Platinum exhibited significantly greater fatigue resistance than ProTaper Gold. ProTaper Universal and EdgeTaper each demonstrated significantly greater fatigue resistance than the other system in 1 size pairing. Vortex Blue exhibited significantly greater fatigue resistance than EdgeSequel Sapphire in both size pairings. In general, the heat-treated files demonstrated greater cyclic fatigue resistance than the non-heat-treated files. The SEM images verified that fracture patterns were consistent with cyclic fatigue failure. Differences in file design between the matched pairs were noted, particularly at the tips. The EDX comparisons showed that nickel and titanium were present in similar percentages (1:1 atomic ratio) for all file types. The disparities in cyclic fatigue results and tip design indicate that clinicians should not expect identical clinical performance from different files.

Topic: Occupational health in dentistry
Subfield: Medical Laboratory Technology
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Analysis of the Relationship between Blast Resistance Genes and Disease Resistance of Rice Germplasm via Functional Molecular Markers

Rice blast disease is one of the most devastating diseases of rice (Oryza sativa L.) caused by the fungus Magnaporthe oryzae (M. oryzae), and neck blast is the most destructive phase of this illness. The underlying molecular mechanisms of rice blast resistance are not well known. Thus, we collected 150 rice varieties from different ecotypes in China and assessed the rice blast resistances under the natural conditions that favoured disease development in Jining, Shandong Province, China in 2017. Results showed that 92 (61.3%) and 58 (38.7%) rice varieties were resistant and susceptible to M. oryzae, respectively. Among the 150 rice varieties screened for the presence of 13 major blast resistance (R) genes against M. oryzae by using functional markers, 147 contained one to eight R genes. The relationship between R genes and disease response was discussed by analysing the phenotype and genotype of functional markers. The results showed that the rice blast resistance gene Pita was significantly correlated with rice blast resistance. Our results provided a basis for the further understanding of the distribution of 13 major R genes of rice blast in the germplasm resources of the tested rice varieties, and were meaningful for rice disease resistance breeding.

Topic: Fungal and yeast genetics research
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
sj-docx-2-mde-10.1177_23821205231184013 - Supplemental material for Resident Physician Education in the Human Trafficking Medical Safe Haven

Supplemental material, sj-docx-2-mde-10.1177_23821205231184013 for Resident Physician Education in the Human Trafficking Medical Safe Haven by Kiersten Kelly, Matthew Gibson and Ronald Chambers in Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development

Topic: Sex work and related issues
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
MENINGKATKAN RASA MENGUCAP SYUKUR MELALUI PEMBINAAN PEMAHAMAN BERKAT

Gratitude is acceptance of one's condition in any condition. This attitude is crucial for Christians to have as a form of respect for God's sovereignty. However, the importance of this attitude is often not found in Christians, especially when experiencing difficult times. One of the reasons is the belief that the blessings given by God are only material things in the form of wealth. This view then influences the gratitude of people who receive God's blessings. To anticipate the formation of this thought pattern, guidance is needed in understanding God's blessings as a whole. This coaching activity is intended to answer this problem. Using research results that have been published regarding God's blessing in Deuteronomy 28:1-14, the implementers carry out coaching using the lecture method. The coaching targets two mutual aid communities in Batam City, OMEFA and Family Batam. The participants were given coaching in four stages to provide a complete understanding of God's various blessings, which are very broad. This coaching is expected to make participants aware of God's blessings apart from material wealth.

Topic: Management and Optimization Techniques
Subfield: Strategy and Management
Field: Business, Management and Accounting
Domain: Social Sciences
Development of an Irregularity in the Laminar-Turbulent Transition of the Spot

A spot, generated by an artificial disturbance introduced into a laminar boundary layer, had a highly reproducibility in its velocity perturbations during the initial stage of its downstream development. Thus, we called it a ``laminar spot'' and investigated its downstream development in detail. The purpose of this study was to investigate the generation and the development of an irregularity observed in the velocity waves during the laminar-turbulent transition of the spot. The results obtained show that those irregularities appeared locally in the low-speed region away from the wall and spread wide close to the wall. In the beginning, lateral distortion of velocity profile due to the vortex-interaction caused the irregularity of the velocity-wave amplitude in the boundary between the low- and high-speed regions in the spot. In addition, the crossover of legs of the longitudinal vortices occurred incidentally in the spot and generated a local ejection of low-momentum fluid. Afterwards, some crossovers of legs were produced in a chain reaction. Consequently, the reproducibility in the velocity waves disappeared almost in the downstream and turbulent regions increased rapidly everywhere in the spot.

Topic: Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows
Subfield: Computational Mechanics
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
On the Partition Function for CP1-Instantons on a Flat Torus

The partition function for the free theory of CP1-valued fields on a flat two-dimensional torus is studied. The partition function localizes to an infinite series of finite-dimensional integrals over the spaces of holomorphic and anti-holomorphic functions of fixed topological degree. The partition function measure on each of these spaces is computed explicitly, with respect to coordinates given by the zeroes and poles of the maps. Finally, the convergence properties of each of the integrals is discussed. | 89 pages

Topic: Geometric and Algebraic Topology
Subfield: Geometry and Topology
Field: Mathematics
Domain: Physical Sciences