jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
The Impact of Minority Stress and Social Support on Positive Relationship Functioning in Same-Sex Relationships

The Institute of Medicine has called for an increase in efforts to investigate the understudied area of LGBTQ health and relationships. This study furthers the research by illuminating social support predictors of positive relationship functioning and resilience from a large national sample of those in same-sex relationships (<i>N</i> = 1,303) who continue to face minority stigma and stress in society. Primary findings underscore the centrality of partner social support and the importance of combating depression in sustaining positive relationship outcomes (commitment, satisfaction, closeness, and couple resilience) in same-sex romantic relationships. Findings also may point to increasing social legitimacy of same-sex couples and less reliance on LGBTQ-specific social supportive environments. Future research is needed to further explore the personal and relational health of same-sex couples.

Topic: LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Evaluation of bird reproduction and predation impact in Agroecosystem vineyards in the Fes-Meknes region of Morocco.

Abstract The reproductive of avian species within agro-ecosystems hold paramount importance in sustaining ecological equilibrium, regulating pest populations, and preserving overall biodiversity. Over a comprehensive three-year investigation spanning from 2021 to 2023, our research was conducted within contemporary viticultural agroecosystems to meticulously assess the reproductive performance of birds and discern the nuanced impact of predation on nesting success. Our findings indicate that Moroccan vineyards offer a conducive habitat for avian nesting, with nest abundance intricately linked to the specific avian species under consideration. Furthermore, the predation rate exhibits discernible variations contingent upon the reproductive stage, notably during the pivotal ‘Nest Predation” phase. Approximately 25.35% of nests faced predation, 31.61% of eggs succumbed to predation, and 22.42% of chicks fell victim to predation. This study underscores the indispensable role of predation in avian reproductive processes within vineyard ecosystems, thereby furnishing crucial insights essential for the formulation of nuanced and tailored conservation strategies within viticultural environments.

Topic: African Botany and Ecology Studies
Subfield: Forestry
Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Domain: Life Sciences
Quantification of 5 alpha- and 5 beta-androstanediols in urine by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.

Abstract We measured concentrations of 5 alpha-androstane-3 alpha,17 beta-diol (Ad) and 5 beta-androstane-3 alpha,17 beta-diol (beta-Ad) in urine by specific capillary gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, with [16,16,17 alpha-2H3]-5 alpha-androstane-3 alpha,17 beta-diol as the internal standard. Comparison of the so-derived reference intervals for Ad and beta-Ad in men and women with those previously published indicates a significant positive bias for many of the previous assays in comparison with our procedure. Both Ad and beta-Ad have a pronounced diurnal rhythm, with maximum excretion in the interval 2300-0700 hours. Concentrations of Ad and beta-Ad were significantly correlated (r = 0.786, p less than 0.001), but the ratio of Ad to beta-Ad was not correlated to that for androsterone to etiocholanolone, the major 5 alpha and 5 beta metabolites of androgens in urine.

Topic: Pharmacological Effects and Assays
Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology
Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Domain: Life Sciences
Tailoring the Structure and Physico-Chemical Features of Cellulose-Based Hydrogels Using Multi-Epoxy Crosslinking Agents

Hydrogel features can be designed and optimized using different crosslinking agents to meet specific requirements. In this regard, the present work investigates the physico-chemical features of cellulose-based hydrogels, designed by using different epoxy crosslinkers from the same glycidyl family, namely epichlorohydrin (ECH), 1,4-butanediol diglycidyl ether (BDDE), and trimethylolpropane triglycidyl ether (TMPTGE). The effect of the crosslinker’s structure (from simple to branched) and functionality (mono-, bi- and tri-epoxy groups) on the hydrogels’ features was studied. The performances of the hydrogels were investigated through the gel fraction, as well as by ATR-FTIR, DVS, SEM, DSC, and TG analyses. Also, the swelling and rheological behaviors of the hydrogels were examined. The advantages and limitations of each approach were discussed and a strong correlation between the crosslinker structure and the hydrogel properties was established. The formation of new ether bonds was evidenced by ATR-FTIR spectroscopy. It was emphasized that the pore size is directly influenced by the crosslinker type, namely, it decreases with the increasing number of epoxy groups from the crosslinker molecule, i.e., from 46 ± 11.1 µm (hydrogel CE, with ECH) to 12.3 ± 2.5 µm (hydrogel CB, with BDDE) and 6.7 ± 1.5 µm (hydrogel CT, with TMPTGE). The rheological behavior is consistent with the swelling data and hydrogel morphology, such as CE with the highest Qmax and the largest pore size being relatively more elastic than CB and CT. Instead, the denser matrices obtained by using crosslinkers with more complex structures have better thermal stability. The experimental results highlight the possibility of using a specific crosslinking agent, with a defined structure and functionality, in order to establish the main characteristics of hydrogels and, implicitly, to design them for a certain field of application.

Topic: Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications
Subfield: Molecular Medicine
Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
A Right to Health: The Problem of Access to Primary Medical Care

This book is a documented evaluation of legislative and other social programs (most of which were launched during the 1960s) that aim to increase access to primary health care. Although the authors find some bright spots and useful lessons, they indict the fragmentary, uncoordinated, and inadequate way we have gone about this business. Particularly wasteful has been the almost universal failure to include requirements for evaluation in new social legislation. The heart of the present book is the central section in which Charles Lewis, MD, a specialist in health services research, presents the limited data we have available with which to evaluate the various programs. Six of these he classifies as designed to improve the supply of services. Here the record is very disappointing. A marked increase in the numbers of physicians trained, practice commitment, with or without loan forgiveness, rural preceptorships for medical students, and the National Health Service

Topic: Healthcare Policy and Management
Subfield: Economics and Econometrics
Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance
Domain: Social Sciences
Location-Aware Box Reasoning for Anchor-Based Single-Shot Object Detection

In the majority of object detection frameworks, the confidence of instance classification is used as the quality criterion of predicted bounding boxes, like the confidence-based ranking in non-maximum suppression (NMS). However, the quality of bounding boxes, indicating the spatial relations, is not only correlated with the classification scores. Compared with the region proposal network (RPN) based detectors, single-shot object detectors suffer the box quality as there is a lack of pre-selection of box proposals. In this paper, we aim at single-shot object detectors and propose a location-aware anchor-based reasoning (LAAR) for the bounding boxes. LAAR takes both the location and classification confidences into consideration for the quality evaluation of bounding boxes. We introduce a novel network block to learn the relative location between the anchors and the ground truths, denoted as a localization score, which acts as a location reference during the inference stage. The proposed localization score leads to an independent regression branch and calibrates the bounding box quality by scoring the predicted localization score so that the best-qualified bounding boxes can be picked up in NMS. Experiments on MS COCO and PASCAL VOC benchmarks demonstrate that the proposed location-aware framework enhances the performances of current anchor-based single-shot object detection frameworks and yields consistent and robust detection results.

Topic: Advanced Neural Network Applications
Subfield: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Synthesis of bis[2‐(dimethylarsino)ethyl]amine (daea) and its complexation with rh(i) and Pd(II)

Abstract The preparation of the new chelating ‘HYBRID’ ligand containing secondary amine and tertiary arsine donors HN(CH 2 CH 2 AsMe 2 ) 2 is described. The simple coordination chemistry with [RhCl(COD)] 2 (COD = cycloocta‐1,5‐diene) and Na 2 PdCl 4 to give square planar complexes is also reported.

Topic: Lanthanide and Transition Metal Complexes
Subfield: Materials Chemistry
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Diagnosis of Prenatal-Onset Achondrogenesis Type II by a Multidisciplinary Assessment: A Retrospective Study of 2 Cases

Aim. Achondrogenesis type II is a rare, lethal osteochondrodysplasia with considerable phenotypic heterogeneity. We describe our experience in diagnosing prenatal-onset achondrogenesis type II by a multidisciplinary assessment. Methods. Two cases of fetal achondrogenesis type II were analyzed retrospectively using prenatal ultrasound evaluation, postnatal radiographic diagnosis, and molecular genetic testing of COL2A1 . Results. A causative mutation in the COL2A1 gene was found in both patients. Combined with postnatal radiographic examination, the final diagnosis of achondrogenesis type II was made. Conclusion. Our findings emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary assessment for the definitive diagnosis of achondrogenesis type II, which is paramount for proper genetic counseling.

Topic: Connective tissue disorders research
Subfield: Genetics
Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Computational Lamb wave model validation using 1D and 3D laser vibrometer measurements

Lamb waves are being explored for structural health monitoring (SHM) due to their capability of detecting relatively small damage within reasonably large inspection areas. However, Lamb wave behavior is fairly complex, and therefore, various computational techniques, including finite element analysis (FEA), have been utilized to design appropriate SHM systems. Validation of these computational models is often based on a limited number of measurements made at discrete locations on the structure. For example, models of pitch-catch of Lamb waves may be validated by comparing predicted waveform time histories at a sensor to experimentally measured results. The use of laser Doppler vibrometer (LDV) measurements offers the potential to improve model validation. One-dimensional (1D) LDV scans provide detailed out-of-plane measurements over the entire scanned region, and checks at discrete sensor locations can still be performed. The use of three-dimensional (3D) laser vibrometer scans further expands the data available for correlation by providing in- and out-of-plane velocity components over the entire scanned region. This paper compares the use of 1D and 3D laser vibrometer data for qualitatively and quantitatively validating models of healthy metallic and composite plates.

Topic: Ultrasonics and Acoustic Wave Propagation
Subfield: Mechanics of Materials
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Hydroxyapatite Wrapped Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes/Ionic Liquid Composite Electrode: A High Performance Sensor for Trace Determination of Lead Ions

Abstract A nanocomposite consisting of multiwalled carbon nanotubes wrapped with hydroxyapatite (HA/MWCNTs) was used in the construction of a new composite paste electrode using an ionic liquid as the binder. The stable surface in aqueous solutions as well as the high sorptive behaviors towards heavy metal ions and the favorable charge transfer make the electrode highly efficient especially for stripping or adsorptive analysis. The analysis of Pb 2+ as a model of heavy metal ions has been performed. Good sensitivity, detection limit, selectivity and reproducibility were obtained for the suggested sensor. The linear range of the electrode response covered four orders of magnitude (1 nM–10 µM), in two linear ranges. The obtained detection limit for Pb 2+ was 2×10 −11 M.

Topic: Electrochemical Analysis and Applications
Subfield: Electrochemistry
Field: Chemistry
Domain: Physical Sciences
Müllerian uterine malignancy associated 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D mediated hypercalcemia- a rare occurrence

Hypercalcemia due to malignancy can have several causes. Vitamin D mediated hypercalcemia is rare in solid organ tumors. In this case report, we describe a patient diagnosed with Müllerian uterine malignancy who presented to the hospital exhibiting typical symptoms of hypercalcemia, including fatigue and constipation. Laboratory investigations revealed that the hypercalcemia was primarily driven by elevated levels of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D. Despite multiple interventions aimed at reducing the calcium levels, it remained elevated until chemotherapy was administered. This case highlights an unusual presentation of hypercalcemia associated with a solid tumor, specifically a Müllerian uterine malignancy, and underscores the complexities linked to 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D-induced hypercalcemia.

Topic: Vitamin D Research Studies
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Data from Grainyhead-like 2 Reverses the Metabolic Changes Induced by the Oncogenic Epithelial–Mesenchymal Transition: Effects on Anoikis

&lt;div&gt;Abstract&lt;p&gt;Resistance to anoikis is a prerequisite for tumor metastasis. The epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) allows tumor cells to evade anoikis. The wound-healing regulatory transcription factor Grainyhead-like 2 (GRHL2) suppresses/reverses EMT, accompanied by suppression of the cancer stem cell (CSC) phenotype and by resensitization to anoikis. Here, the effects of GRHL2 upon intracellular metabolism in the context of reversion of the EMT/CSC phenotype, with a view toward understanding how these effects promote anoikis sensitivity, were investigated. EMT enhanced mitochondrial oxidative metabolism. Although this was accompanied by higher accumulation of superoxide, the overall level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) declined, due to decreased hydrogen peroxide. Glutamate dehydrogenase 1 (&lt;i&gt;GLUD1&lt;/i&gt;) expression increased in EMT, and this increase, via the product α-ketoglutarate (α-KG), was important for suppressing hydrogen peroxide and protecting against anoikis. GRHL2 suppressed &lt;i&gt;GLUD1&lt;/i&gt; gene expression, decreased α-KG, increased ROS, and sensitized cells to anoikis.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Implications:&lt;/b&gt; These results demonstrate a mechanistic role for GRHL2 in promoting anoikis through metabolic alterations. &lt;i&gt;Mol Cancer Res; 14(6); 528–38. ©2016 AACR&lt;/i&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

Topic: Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Video-Based Head Tracking for High-Performance Games

The recent advent of video-based tracking technologies allowed to bring natural head motion to any 3D application, including games. However, video tracking is a CPU-intensive process, which may have a negative impact on game performance. In this work, we examine this impact for different types of 3D content, using a game prototype built with two advanced components, CryENGINE2 platform and faceAPI head tracking system. Our findings indicate that cost of video tracking is negligible. We provide detail on our system implementation and performance analysis. Also, we present a number of new techniques of controlling user avatars in social 3D games, based on head motion.

Topic: Video Analysis and Summarization
Subfield: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
A case of placental polyp successfully treated by hysteroscopic transcervical resection with temporary endovascular balloon occlusion of both internal iliac arteries.

A 24-year-old woman was referred to us because of persistent vaginal bleeding after curettage for a delayed miscarriage. Transvaginal color Doppler ultrasonography and MRI revealed a mass measuring 3 × 2 cm with abundant blood flow in the uterine cavity. Her hCG was 4.7 mIU/ml. We diagnosed retained placenta or placental polyp on the basis of the characteristic clinical findings. Hysteroscopic transcervical resection (TCR) was performed with perioperative endovascular placement of occlusion balloon in both internal iliac arteries. Endoscopy revealed a 3-cm broad-based yellow polypoid tumor on the posterior wall of the uterine corpus. The procedure lasted 23 minutes, and the inflation time of balloon catheters was 13 minutes. The estimated blood loss was small. There were no technique-related problems or complications. The sheath catheter was removed immediately after the operation. The pathological diagnosis was placental polyp. TCR with internal iliac artery balloon occlusion appears to be a good procedure for treating placental polyp.

Topic: Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
ZnO Nanoneedles Grown Vertically on Si Substrates by Non‐Catalytic Vapor‐Phase Epitaxy

Catalyst‐free metal–organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) is used to prepare ZnO nanoneedles, grown vertically on Si substrates. Electron microscopy reveals that the nanoneedles are sharp, have uniform diameters, lengths, and densities, and high crystallinity. The photoluminescence spectrum displays a strong emission peak at 3.29 eV with a very weak deep‐level emission, indicating that the nanoneedles are of high optical quality.

Topic: ZnO doping and properties
Subfield: Materials Chemistry
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
A Rapid and High-Throughput Screening Approach for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Based on the Combination of Two Different Real-Time PCR Assays

ABSTRACT Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an important pathogen that has been responsible for major nosocomial epidemics worldwide. For infection control programs, rapid and adequate detection of MRSA is of great importance. We developed a rapid and high-throughput molecular screening approach that consists of an overnight selective broth enrichment, followed by mecA , mecC , and S. aureus -specific (SA442 gene) real-time PCR assays, with subsequent confirmation using a staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec element (SCC mec )- orfX -based real-time PCR assay (GeneOhm MRSA assay) and culture. Here, the results of the screening approach over a 2-year period are presented. During this period, a total of 13,387 samples were analyzed for the presence of MRSA, 2.6% of which were reported as MRSA positive. No MRSA isolates carrying the mecC gene were detected during this study. Based on the results of the real-time PCR assays only, 95.2% of the samples could be reported as negative within 24 h. Furthermore, the performance of these real-time PCR assays was evaluated using a set of 104 assorted MRSA isolates, which demonstrated high sensitivity for both the combination of mecA and mecC with SA442 and the BD GeneOhm MRSA assay (98.1% and 97.1%, respectively). This molecular screening approach proved to be an accurate method for obtaining reliable negative results within 24 h after arrival at the laboratory and contributes to improvement of infection control programs, especially in areas with a low MRSA prevalence.

Topic: Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Significant Records from the Lichen Flora of Southern Ontario, Canada

Among the lichens of southern Ontario are three species new to the North American flora: Caloplaca velana (Massal.) Du Rietz, Rinodina efflorescens Malme, and Strangospora pi- nicola (Massal.) Korber. In addition, ten species are reported new to Canada, and 63 species are new to Ontario. Parmelia crinita fo. varians Merrill was found to be a synonym of Parmotrema subtinctorium. Although southern Ontario is the most populous part of Canada, the lichen flora of the region has not been well studied until recently. The scanty lit- erature dealing with the lichens in this region over the past century was reviewed by Wong and Brodo (1973). Since 1973, the only floristic papers dealing with southern Ontario were those by Brodo (198 1, 1988). These treatments of the lichens of the Ottawa Region, partly in Ontario and partly in Quebec, cover about 400 species. Of these, 277 are from the Ontario side of the Ottawa River, and a large per- centage of the remainder occur west of Ottawa in the richer part of the study area. A study of historical and recent collections from southern Ontario revealed a lichen flora consisting of 480 taxa in 131 genera (Wong & Brodo in prep.). Included in this number are three species not listed by Egan (1987, 1989) and which, presumably, are new to the North American lichen flora: Caloplaca velana (Massal.) Du Rietz, Rinodina efflorescens Malme, and Strangospora pinicola (Massal.) K6r- ber. In addition, Arthonia byssacea (Weigel) Almq., A. diffusella Fink in Hedr., Bacidia circumspecta (Nyl. ex Vainio) Malme, Biatora epixanthoides (Nyl.) Diederich, Cryptolechia carneolutea (Turner) Mas- sal., Gyalecta truncigena (Ach.) Hepp, Parmotrema margaritatum (Hue) Hale, P. subtinctorium (Zahlbr.) Hale, Physconia kurokawae Kashiw., and Thelo- carpon superellum Nyl. appear to be new for Can- ada, and 63 species are new for Ontario. In this paper, we present a list of these 76 species and one additional significant record with comments on their distribution, abundance and, in many cases, their taxonomy.

Topic: Lichen and fungal ecology
Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Domain: Life Sciences
Effects of Reaction Temperature on the Antibacterial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized from&lt;i&gt; Psidium guajava&lt;/i&gt; Leaf Extract

Silver nanoparticles have been well known to possess efficient antibacterial properties. Many studies conducted on silver nanoparticles synthesized in different routes, from physical methods to chemical techniques to biological synthesis. In this study, the biological route was utilized using Psidium guajava leaves extract mixed with silver nitrate to synthesize silver nanoparticles. In addition, syntheses were done at varying temperatures to investigate its effect over antibacterial properties of the silver nanoparticles obtained. Results showed blueshifting of UV-Vis peaks suggesting decrease in particle size as synthesis temperature increases. FTIR also showed that the synthesized nanoparticles may have been capped by phenolic compounds from the biomolecules in guava leaves. Finally, antibacterial tests via Disc Diffusion Test suggested that the silver nanoparticles biologically synthesized at higher temperatures are more effective bactericides than those synthesized at lower temperatures as indicated by the measured zones of inhibition.

Topic: Psidium guajava Extracts and Applications
Subfield: Pharmacology
Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
Domain: Life Sciences