jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
Spectrum of Haematological Abnormalities in Patients of Multiple Myeloma

Background: Multiple myeloma is plasma cell dyscrasia characterized by uncontrolled proliferation of plasma cells and adistinctive biological behavior. It is an uncommon hematological malignancy which primarily affects older individuals.Objective: To determine clinico-hematological profile of Multiple Myeloma patients.Material and Methods: It is a retrospective study conducted at a tertiary care hospital for a period of 6 month in which 55 patientsdiagnosed as Multiple myeloma were enrolled. Data of 55 cases of multiple myeloma was analyzed.Results: Fifty five confirmed cases of MM were identified. There were 44 male and 11 female with a male to female ratio of 2:1. Thefrequency of multiple myeloma was high in patients with age 60-69 years. The median age of all patients was 56yrs (range 34-75).Anemia was present in 96.3% of patients 51% showed thrombocytopenia and 15% showed leucopenia. 91% of patients had ESRvalues above 80mm/hr. Serum of 93% patients showed M.band in SPE. Bone marrow of 45.4% patients had 11-20% plasma cells,marrow of 20% of patients contain 21-60% cells while that of 34.5% patients contain &gt; 60% plasma cells. It was observed thatsome of those patients with plasma cells &gt;60% showed severe anemia, severe thrombocytopenia and severe leucopenia.Radiographic examination showed lytic lesions in all patientsConclusions: Our analysis shows that clinico-pathological features of multiple myeloma patients in Pakistan are comparable topublished data.

Topic: Multiple Myeloma Research and Treatments
Subfield: Hematology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Rule-based Metaprogramming for Smart Spaces

The motivation of this work is goes back to the objective of achieving interoperability in multiparty environments such as ubiquitous systems. Full interoperability in an open environment requires mutually sharing the behavior of the participants, so that the behavioral interoperability becomes as relevant as interoperability of data. This requires analysis or evaluation of behavioral descriptions from untrusted parties in a controlled manner. Furthermore we need to manage the evaluation process based on the content and provenance of the descriptions and other information on which the descriptions operate. This information allows one to choose which behaviour is to be used and which data is to be operated on. To enable this vision we propose to present behavioral descriptions as Answer Set Programming (ASP) rules. In this work we present a method for the evaluation of ASP rules based on metaprogramming: the evaluator for the rules is implemented using ASP rules themselves. To facilitate metaevaluation, we transform rules to a reified format, which enables representing rules as facts, and construct the metaevaluator to work directly on this reified format. Facts corresponding to reified rules and the metaevaluation rules are then treated by native ASP tools. We give a proof that our metaevaluator adheres to the stable model semantics for ASP evaluation. Having rules in the reified format is beneficial as behavioral rules can then be shared and manipulated as any other data. We have implemented a mechanism which maintains the provenance information of data during the rule evaluation along with hooks to allow control over the context of the use of that data. This allows attaching arbitrary metainformation to rules and facts and allows independently creating policies which control on how different data is handled in the ASP solving phase. In addition to the metaevaluation phase, we have implemented syntactical safety analysis of reified rules. These methods enable sharing, analyzing and executing behavioral descriptions in a controlled manner within the same semantic ASP framework, providing one solution for the interoperability problem. The evaluation of ASP rules has two logical phases: grounding and actual solving. We have separated provenance handling and syntactic analysis to the metagrounding phase with the intention that rules and data, which do not match the provenance criteria, are never delivered to the solving phase. To the best of our knowledge, this work presents the first implementation of a metagrounder for ASP programs. According to performance analysis, the metagrounder is not yet competitive with current grounder technology.

Topic: Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence
Subfield: Mechanical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Authority and Plurality in Muslim Legal Traditions: The Case of Ismaili Law†

Abstract Thoughtful commentators on Islamic law often point out that Islamic law exhibits great interpretational diversity. Typically, this plurality is evidenced by the range of opinions or articulations of the rule in the face of any question or issue. At the level of sources, accounts of Islamic law have often emphasized the reliance on a set of major sources or roots of law, with other lesser sources. Scholarly works have acknowledged that matters are more complex than this and that different Muslim traditions may employ a different range of sources. Nonetheless, source plurality, and in particular how this source plurality is expressed in minority traditions, is underexplored. Focusing on the case of contemporary Nizari Ismaili law this Article will help to demonstrate the expression of source plurality in Islamic law. In so doing, this discussion aims to enrich the understanding of plurality in Islamic law to include not only the plurality of answers or rules on different issues but also the plurality of sources.

Topic: Islamic Studies and History
Subfield: Political Science and International Relations
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Lipoprotein lipase is active as a monomer

Significance Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) plays a central role in plasma lipid metabolism, hydrolyzing the triglycerides in lipoproteins and releasing fatty acid nutrients for vital tissues. LPL is synthesized by adipocytes and myocytes and secreted into the interstitial spaces, whereupon it is captured by an endothelial cell protein, GPIHBP1, and transported to its site of action within the capillary lumen. For decades, LPL has been assumed to be a homodimer, with dimerization thought to be required for both secretion and catalytic activity. In the present study, we revisited the notion that LPL is a homodimer. Our findings indicate that LPL and GPIHBP1-bound LPL are active in a monomeric state.

Topic: Lipid metabolism and disorders
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Sling Procedures: Voiding Dysfunction after Stress Urinary Incontinence Surgery

The chapter provides information on voiding dysfunction after stress incontinence surgery, citing two case studies, of a woman unable to void and of another with four urinary infections. There are a variety of surgical procedures to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI), but recently the mid-urethral sling (MUS) has become the most popular surgical treatment for the management of SUI. It is crucial to identify the sling prior to cutting or excising it. The risk of voiding dysfunction varies by the type of surgery. The true incidence of voiding dysfunction following surgery to correct SUI is unknown, but reported rates vary from 2.5 to 24% of cases. If the voiding dysfunction has not resolved within 1-2 weeks, it is appropriate to consider office or operating room procedure to loosen the sling under local anesthesia, by opening the same vaginal incision as the one used for the initial operation.

Topic: Pelvic floor disorders treatments
Subfield: Rheumatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
The Impact of Cross-Cultural Management on Global Collaboration and Performance

Abstract: In the context of an increasingly interconnected global business landscape, the effective management of cross-cultural interactions has been identified as a fundamental element for fostering successful collaboration and enhancing overall performance. This study investigates the influence of cross-cultural management on global collaboration and operational efficacy, with a focus on three primary dimensions: cultural intelligence, communication dynamics, and leadership practices. A mixed-methods research design was utilized, integrating quantitative surveys, qualitative interviews, and case study analyses to yield a robust understanding of the subject matter. The significance of cross-cultural management is emphasized through the examination of its role in promoting collaboration, nurturing innovation, and bolstering performance metrics across global teams. Findings from the study suggest that organizations should prioritize the implementation of cross-cultural management training initiatives, adopt effective communication strategies tailored to diverse cultural contexts, and cultivate inclusive leadership frameworks. To gather empirical data, the survey instrument was disseminated to a cohort of 1,000 members from various global teams, while in-depth interviews were conducted with 30 team leaders to gain qualitative insights. Furthermore, case studies were carried out on 10 distinct global teams, allowing for a comprehensive exploration of the challenges associated with managing cultural diversity. Amidst the rise of globalization, organizations are increasingly creating global teams composed of individuals from assorted cultural backgrounds. The management of cultural differences within these teams presents notable challenges. The research aims to establish an organized framework for effective cross-cultural management tailored for global teams. This framework will be developed through a systematic review of extant literature coupled with empirical research findings, thereby identifying key challenges and barriers that impede efficient cross-cultural management.

Topic: International Student and Expatriate Challenges
Subfield: Communication
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Cicer arietinum L. AGG 43043 CHIC

Plant Genetic Resource.<br>Taxonomy: Cicer arietinum L.<br>Common name(s): Chickpea<br>Other names: FLIP 97-167C<br>Conserved by: Australian Grains Genebank, DEECA (AGG), Australia<br>Local sample unique identifier: AGG 43043 CHIC<br>Method of creation: Acquisition<br>Date: 1999-09-28<br>Other identifiers: n/a,IG 133773<br>Historical: No<br>Biological status: Breeding/research material<br>MLS status: Included

Topic: Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Subfield: Orthodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Abstract 21: Years of Life Lost from Cardiovascular Disease Mortality Among Hispanics

Background: Hispanics face a disproportionate burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors yet paradoxically experience lower death rates as compared to their non-Hispanic white (NHW) counterparts. Years of life lost (YLL) is a more precise measure of premature mortality. Hypothesis: We hypothesize there will be heterogeneity in the YLL due to CVD between Hispanic subgroups. Methods: We used data from the National Center for Health Statistics Mortality file to compare deaths for Hispanic (n=832,550) subgroups and NHWs (n=7,770,145) &lt;75 years of age from 2003 to 2012. We identified all CVD deaths and by subtype (i.e. ischemic, cerebrovascular, hypertensive and heart failure) using the underlying cause of death (ICD-10: I00-I78, I20-I25, I60-I69, I11, I13 and I50, respectively). YLL was calculated by age categories standardizing with 2000 U.S. Census population. Population estimates were calculated using linear interpolation from 2000 and 2010 U.S. Census. Results: After standardization, 11.4 year-losses per 1000 people due to CVD for NHWs and 8.2 per 1000 for Hispanics. Overall, Hispanics had lower YLL compared to NHWs and Puerto Ricans had higher losses among Hispanic subgroups. Most Hispanics had higher YLL for cerebrovascular disease than NHWs (Hispanics 1.1 times higher, Puerto Rican 1.2 times higher and Mexican 1.3 times higher) (Figure). Conclusions: Premature mortality from CVD varies greatly by Hispanic subgroups. These findings suggest the importance of disaggregating CVD mortality by Hispanic subgroup and using more sensitive measures of premature death in public health analyses.

Topic: Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
A Queer space and photographical imagination of contemporary Kaliningrad (Based on amateur and professional photos)

Тематический блок. Вкус К. Е. Балдин Горький привкус «Русского Манчестера»: что и как ел рабочий-текстильщик Иваново-Вознесенска на рубеже XIX – XX в.в. А. В. Марков Риторика басни в социологии вкуса Городская ткань М. В. Строганов Фольклор каменных джунглей А. А. Неретина, М. В. Строганов Фольклоризация образа Волка из мультфильма «Жил-был пёс» Город в глазах смотрящего В. Б. Калашников Тифлис-Москва: особенности взаимодействия «центра» и «периферии» на примере грузинской архитектуры 1920-х–1930-х гг. А. А. Хайрутдинова «Центр – периферия»: взаимодействие свердловских и московских архитекторов в период советского модернизма в 1960-1980-е гг. Я. С. Левченко Квир-пространство и фотографическое воображение современного Калининграда Кино как текст У. Гершович «Иллюзионист» Йоса Стеллинга: сюжет и замысел

Topic: Urbanization and City Planning
Subfield: Urban Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Hormones modulate Candida vaginal isolates biofilm formation and decrease their susceptibility to azoles and hydrogen peroxide

Abstract Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is an infection usually caused by Candida albicans and increasingly by Candida glabrata, which has an intrinsically high resistance to commonly used antifungals. Candida species possess virulence factors that contribute to VVC development, as the ability to form biofilms in vaginal walls and intrauterine devices. It is known that VVC is promoted by conditions that increase the hormones levels, during pregnancy, however, the effects of hormones on Candida cells are poorly studied, especially in C. glabrata. Thus, the influence of progesterone and β-estradiol, at normal cycle and pregnancy concentrations, on biofilm formation and resistance of C. albicans and C. glabrata vaginal isolates, was analyzed using acidic conditions (pH 4). Biofilms of C. albicans developed in the presence of hormones presented reduced biomass (up to 65%) and impaired cells ability to produce filamentous forms. On the other hand, C. glabrata presented high adaptation to the presence of hormones, which did not affect its biofilm formation. Additionally, hormones impaired the susceptibility of C. albicans and C. glabrata cells to azoles, with potential clinical significance in the presence of pregnancy hormone levels. A similar result was obtained for the susceptibility to hydrogen peroxide, a biological vaginal barrier against Candida growth. Overall, the results of this study suggest that hormones may act as environmental cues promoting Candida protection from vaginal defenses and harmful conditions, what may have implications in Candida vaginal pathogenicity and treatment of VVC, especially in C. glabrata infections due to its high adaptability to vaginal conditions.

Topic: Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Bioactive Compounds and Scavenging Capacity of Adansonia digitata L. (Baobab Fruit) Pulp Extracts against ROS and RNS of Physiological Relevance

Background: Baobab fruit is valued for its nutritional and medicinal benefits. Although it is acknowledged that baobab pulp is beneficial for health, studies that link its nutraceutical properties to the ability to eliminate reactive species (ROS and RNS) are scarce. Methods: The nutritional profile and the antioxidant properties of baobab pulp extracts from Angola were evaluated. Thus, for the first time, the evaluation of in vitro scavenging capacity against the most physiologically relevant reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) were the focus of investigation. Results: Angolan fruit pulp presented high contents of ash (8.0%) and total dietary fiber (52%). Vitamin E content was reported for the first time in fruit pulp. Green solvents were used to quantify bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity. Hydroalcoholic extracts exhibited the highest contents of phenolics (1573.0 mg/100 g) and flavonoids (768.7 mg/100 g). Thus, hydroalcoholic extracts showed higher antioxidant activity, and higher scavenging capacity for ROS (O2•−, H2O2, HOCl, ROO•) and RNS (•NO, ONOO−), being most active for •NO and ONOO−. Conclusion: For the first time, Angolan baobab fruit was described in respect to its nutritional contribution as well as its positive antioxidant effects, both as a functional food and as a nutraceutical ingredient.

Topic: African Botany and Ecology Studies
Subfield: Forestry
Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Domain: Life Sciences
Investigation of Marine Wind Veer Characteristics Using Wind Lidar Measurements

A proper understanding of marine wind characteristics is of essential importance across a wide range of engineering applications. While the offshore wind speed and turbulence characteristics have been examined extensively, the knowledge of wind veer (i.e., turning of wind with height) is much less understood and discussed. This paper presents an investigation of marine wind field with particular emphasis on wind veer characteristics. Extensive observations from a light detection and ranging (Lidar) system at an offshore platform in Hong Kong were examined to characterize the wind veer profiles up to a height of 180 m. The results underscored the occurrence of marine wind veer, with a well-defined two-fold vertical structure. The observed maximum wind veer angle exhibits a reverse correlation with mean wind speed, which decreases from 2.47° to 0.59° for open-sea terrain, and from 7.45° to 1.92° for hilly terrain. In addition, seasonal variability of wind veer is apparent, which is most pronounced during spring and winter due to the frequent occurrence of the low-level jet. The dependence of wind veer on atmospheric stability is evident, particularly during winter and spring. In general, neutral stratification reveals larger values of wind veer angle as compared to those in stable and unstable stratification conditions.

Topic: Wind and Air Flow Studies
Subfield: Environmental Engineering
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Refocusing China’s Family Planning Commission in the 21st Century

China’s entry into an aging society calls for a transition of its population policy. The State Family Planning Commission (SFPC) could concentrate more on many essential health and human services for the next few decades. Prevention of birth defects and reduction of unnecessary cesarean births are cost-effective interventions that would enhance the health of the upcoming generations. Research and evaluation of modern contraceptive technologies are needed to promote reproductive health and help both the SFPC and users make well-informed decisions. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) testing and counseling deserve the joint efforts of the government, health services, and the society at large. Further, the SFPC’s collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture and the National Women’s Federation can help to reinforce its role in the treatment of infertility and maternal diseases, the provision of public services for low-income families, and the prevention of domestic violence. The SFPC can also play a role in China’s increasing foreign aid, particularly in those countries where artificial contraception and HIV/STD prevention are needed.

Topic: Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
Subfield: Gender Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
An algorithm for on-line digital control

A new algorithm for use in the on-line digital computer control of tracking systems is presented and compared with the quadratic programming algorithm. The new algorithm is considered to be better than quadratic programming for on-line control because; 1) it appears to converge faster, 2) the cost function is a monotone function of the iteration number, and 3) the "search" is made within the constraint set.

Topic: Advanced Control Systems Optimization
Subfield: Control and Systems Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Distributed application framework for large scale distributed systems

The author introduces an infrastructure to develop large scale distributed applications, called the distributed application framework (DAF). With DAF, services provided by a distributed system are implemented as individual shared libraries that could be linked and loaded into a running process. A generic server is able to dynamically link these libraries to provide those services to its clients. To manage services in a system, DAF applies the notion of name space used by distributed file systems. That is, each server provides a Unix-filesystem-like name space to name and manage available services. The result is that managing services on a server is similar to handling files on a file system. A prototype of DAF has been implemented on top of Sun OS 4.1 using the Sun remote procedure call (RPC), external data representation (XDR), and dynamic linker.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">&gt;</ETX>

Topic: Advanced Data Storage Technologies
Subfield: Computer Networks and Communications
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
adm kurikulum

The curriculum is a very important and decisive component in the delivery of education. the curriculum functions as a tool for the achievement of educational goals, if educational goals change then automatically the curriculum must also be changed. In Law Number 20 of 2003 it is stated that the curriculum is a set of plans and regulations regarding the content and learning materials as well as the methods used as guidelines in implementation of the teaching and learning process. For children the curriculum is useful as a tool to develop all the potential they have towards a better direction under the guidance of teachers at school. For teachers, the curriculum functions as a guide and reference in organizing learning in schools. In curriculum administration, according to Prof. Soetjipto and Drs. Raflis Kosasi, MSc in his book entitled Teaching Profession (1999: 148) that the curriculum is a set of student learning experiences with all the implementation guidelines systematically arranged and guided by schools in the activities of educating their students ".

Topic: Educational Curriculum and Learning Methods
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences