jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
[Cardiovascular risk associated with abnormal metabolism of plasma lipoproteins in patients with diabetes mellitus].

WSTĘP Cukrzyca jest zaburzeniem metabolizmu weglowodanow, lipidow i bialek spowodowanym niedoborem lub nieprawidlowym dzialaniem insulin [1]. Niedobor insuliny czy rozwijająca sie insulinoopornośc prowadzą po wielu latach do mikro-, makroangiopatii, neuropatii, nefropatii i retinopatii. Na podlozu molekularnym tlumaczy sie to aktywacją szlaku poliolowego, przewleklą glikozylacją bialek lub zwiekszonym stresem oksydacyjnym. Makroi mikroangiopatia są nastepstwem zaburzenia homeostazy naczyniowej, m.in. przez zaburzenia metabolizmu lipoprotein osocza.

Topic: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
The time course of chromatic and achromatic information extraction in a face-gender discrimination task

A previous study using the Bubbles technique (Dupuis-Roy, et al., 2009) showed that the eyes, the eyebrows, and the mouth were the most potent features for face-gender discrimination (see also Brown & Perrett, 1993; Russell, 2003, 2005). Intriguingly, the results also revealed a large positive correlation between the mouth region and rapid correct answers. Given the highly discriminative color information in this region, we hypothesized that the extraction of color and luminance cues may have different time courses. Here, we tested this possibility by sampling the chromatic and achromatic face cues independently with spatial and temporal Bubbles (see Gosselin & Schyns, 2001; Blais et al., 2009). Ninety participants (45 men) completed 900 trials of a face-gender discrimination task with briefly presented sampled faces (200 ms). To create a stimulus, we first isolated the S and V channels of the HSV color space for 300 color pictures of frontal-view faces (average interpupil distance of 1.03 deg of visual angle) and adjusted the S channel so that every color was isoluminant (±5 cd/m[sup]2[/sup]); then, we sampled S and V channels independently through space and time with 3D Gaussian windows. The group classification image computed on the response accuracy revealed that in the first 60 ms, participants used the color in the right eye-eyebrow and mouth regions, and that they mostly relied on the luminance information located in the eyes-eyebrows regions later on (>60 ms). Further classification images were computed for each gender-stimulus category. The results indicate that chromatic information in the mouth region led to systematic categorization errors. An analysis of the chromatic information available in this facial area suggests that this is not due to our face database, but rather represents a perceptual bias. Altogether, these results help to disentangle the relative contributions of chromatic and luminance information in face-gender discrimination. Meeting abstract presented at VSS 2013

Topic: Face Recognition and Perception
Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Role of different direct-acting antiviral drugs on hepatitis C virus-associated mixed cryoglobulinemia in Egyptian patients

Abstract Background Several extrahepatic manifestations have been reported and mixed cryoglobulinemia is a clonal disorder of B cells which is strongly associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV). New regimens of direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) have recently been approved for the treatment of genotype 4 HCV which offer improved results of sustained virologic response (SVR) in the treatment-naive and previously treated patients. Aim To assess the prevalence of cryoglobulinemia for evaluating the efficacy of DAA therapy on it. Patients and methods Patients received one of the following regimens: sofosbuvir, daclatasvir±ribavirin, or sofosbuvir plus ledipasvir±ribavirin follow-up for 24 weeks after treatment. Results A total of 132 patients were involved in our study: 65 men and 67 women. Cryocrit-positive patients clinically presented with clinical manifestations in 32 (53.3%) patients out of the 60 patients. After 12 weeks of DAAs treatment, there was a significant reduction in cryoprecipitate level and rheumatoid factor (RF) level with improvement of glomerular filtration rate, basal C4, and clinical improvement of purpura, Raynaud's phenomenon, and this was the same when 38 patients continued treatment for 24 weeks. However, comparing 12 and 24-week therapy showed significant improved difference in cryoprecipitate level but improved glomerular filtration rate, basal C4, and decreased level of RF, proteinuria, purpura, and peripheral neuropathy although it did not reach statistical significance Conclusion Cryocrit-positive patients were old age, cirrhotics with long duration of HCV. There is significant improvement of both laboratory and clinical parameters of cryoglobulinemia after SVR12 and more significant after SVR24. There is no significant difference in using different DDA regimen with or without ribavirin on the SVR at either 12 or 24 weeks. So, we advise basal laboratory and clinical parameters of mixed cryoglobulinemia before designing treatment regimens of HCV patients in Egypt.

Topic: Hepatitis C virus research
Subfield: Hepatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Public Debt Issuance Impact on Management Forecasting Frequency: Evidence from Regulation Fair Disclosure

Abstract We examine firms' strategic management disclosure policies on debt offerings and their consequences on the cost of debt, considering Regulation Fair Disclosure ( FD ). We find that firms issue more management disclosures before debt offerings and witness pronounced increases in management forecasting after Regulation FD , suggesting that Regulation FD affects their disclosure policy before debt offerings. Furthermore, firms with high information asymmetry release more management disclosures before debt offerings, and creditors reward increased public disclosures with a lower cost of debt. We believe that this study contributes to the literature on debt offerings and the impact of Regulation FD .

Topic: Auditing, Earnings Management, Governance
Subfield: Accounting
Field: Business, Management and Accounting
Domain: Social Sciences
How to Fulfill Repair Security Work of Medical Equipment in Peacekeeping Operation

Objective To study how to fulfill the repair security works of servicing and maintenance of medical equipment when medical corps execute the mission of peacekeeping successfully. Methods The maintenance and support work of medical equipment are fulfilled from several aspects, including the strict selection of maintenance personnel, learning and preparation of equipment and spare parts before going abroad, the completion of peacekeeping mission and the principle of equipment management and how to purchase medical equipment, etc. Results The operation of equipment is ensured under normal condition and the COE verification is passed through successfully. Conclusion The security system of medical equipment management and maintenance in peacekeeping and field operation is groped.

Topic: Quality and Safety in Healthcare
Subfield: Medical Laboratory Technology
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Prognostic Role of Histological Necrosis for Nonmetastatic Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma: Correlation With Pathological Features and Molecular Markers

Based on our results we cannot support histological necrosis and its extent as prognostic factors for clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Efforts should be made to develop nomograms that use routinely available and objective predictor variables. The precise mechanism that causes tumor necrosis remains unknown but the host immune response might significantly contribute to its development.

Topic: Renal cell carcinoma treatment
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Heavy Metals Accumulation in Soil Irrigated with Industrial Effluents of Gadoon Industrial Estate, Pakistan and Its Comparison with Fresh Water Irrigated Soil

Wastewater mixed with industrial effluents is used for irrigation in Gadoon Industrial estate and thus contaminating soil. This soil was tested for heavy metal content by using atomic absorption spectrophotometer (perkin elmer 700) and compared with control soil irrigated with tube well water at seven selected spots. Accumulation of the toxic metal was significantly greater in the soil irrigated with industrial effluent than control soil (p < 0.05). Manganese (Mn) was the most significant pollutant, accumulated up to 9.95 ppm in the soil irrigated with industrial waste water. It was found that the samples were containing Zn in the range of 1.596 - 6.288, Cu 0.202 - 1.236, Co 0.074 - 0.115, Ni 0.0002 - 0.544, Cr 0.243 - 0.936, Mn 3.667 - 9.955 and Pb 0.488 - 1.259 ppm. No sample was containing the heavy metal above the critical level mentioned in typical and unsafe heavy metal levels in soil.

Topic: Heavy metals in environment
Subfield: Pollution
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Primer Design and Sequence Information for Complete Mitochondrial ND5 Gene in the Black and White Lines of Silky Fowl (Gallus gallus)

In order to reveal the NADH dehydrogenase subunit 5 (ND5) gene conformation of the Silky fowl, I designed 11 primers and sequenced the entire ND5 gene nucleotide sequences in the Black and White lines of Silky fowl, and compared it with that of White Leghorn chicken. The same nucleotide sequences were observed at ND5 gene region in the Black and White lines. The Silky fowl ND5 gene was transcribed from the H-strand of mitochondria DNA, consisted of 1, 818 by nucleotides (564A, 636C, 194G, and 424T) with no deletion and insertion, and encoded for a 605 amino acid protein. ND5 gene connected ND4 gene via three transfer RNA genes, tRNA (His), tRNA (Ser), and tRNA (Leu), at the 5' end, whereas at the 3' end it connected with a nucleotide sequence ACTA which is adjacent to cytochrome b (Cyt b) gene. Homologies of ND5 gene nucleotide sequences and amino acid sequences between the Silky fowl and White Leghorn chicken were 99.7% and 99.3%, respectively. The nucleotide sequence data reported in this article will appear in the EMBL, GenBank, and DDBJ nucleotide sequence data base under the accession number AF142407.

Topic: Mitochondrial Function and Pathology
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Pisum sativum L. NGB 105139

Plant Genetic Resource.<br>Taxonomy: Pisum sativum L.<br>Common name(s): Pea<br>Other names: heterophyllus<br>Conserved by: Nordgen (NORDGEN), Sweden<br>Local sample unique identifier: NGB 105139<br>Method of creation: Acquisition<br>Date: 1986<br>Historical: No<br>Biological status: Breeding/research material<br>MLS status: Included

Topic: Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis
Subfield: Pharmacology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Codesign of Food System and Circular Economy Approaches for the Development of Livestock Feeds from Insect Larvae

Processes that utilise low-value wastes and convert them to high-value food ingredients systemically add value across commercial operations. Current common disposal options include use as animal feed, anaerobic digestion, composting, incineration, and the worst-case options of landfill and wastewater disposal. The pressure is acute with food manufacturers needing to align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and reach targets of zero waste to landfill. This research identifies black soldier fly larvae as a bioreactor that converts most food waste into high-value feed materials. Production of larvae and the regulatory framework for their use as animal feed is being assessed in several nations. The requirement to understand the availability of feedstocks for larvae production and the capability to establish feedstock supply chains was tested in this study using geographical information system and life cycle assessment methodologies, providing new research insights for resource utilisation in a circular economy.

Topic: Insect Utilization and Effects
Subfield: Insect Science
Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Domain: Life Sciences
On the Staff and Peculiarities of Democrats’ New Foreign Policy Team

In the article staff, political biographies of main high-ranking participants of the foreign policy’s team of the new democratic administration, their views are studied. The author also argues, that despite highly negative approach to former president D. Trump, democrats borrowed some principles and ideas of trumpism ideology. In particular they drastically reconsidered their attitude toward China. At the same time, they are continuing to use many ideas and principles of Obama’s foreign policy strategy. Their staff policy, aimed at fight with extremism, white supremacy and introduction of the principle of “American diversity”, may lead to weakening American diplomacy as well as US armed forces.

Topic: Global Political and Economic Relations
Subfield: Political Science and International Relations
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
The Role of Assistive Technology in Supporting Special Education Needs

The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) recognizes the right to inclusive education for all persons with disabilities. However, one can question: Are we currently providing inclusive education? Are children with disabilities equally treated in educational settings? To address these questions, the present chapter explores technology's role in inclusive education. Technology, if used in the most appropriate manner, can support inclusive education as it can ensure access to education, access to different content, and support assistive learning. The development of technology has acted as a tool to support the education system that includes all students and welcomes and supports them to learn, whoever they are and whatever their abilities are.

Topic: Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
Subfield: Occupational Therapy
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Modeling and Estimating Simulated Burn Depth Using the Perfusion and Thermal Resistance Probe

A new thermal perfusion probe operates by imposing a thermal event on the tissue surface and directly measuring the temperature and heat flux response of the tissue with a small sensor. The thermal event is created by convectively cooling the surface with a small group of impinging jets using room temperature air. The hypothesis of this research is that this sensor can be used to provide practical burn characterization of depth and severity by determining the thickness of nonperfused tissue. To demonstrate this capability the measurement system was tested with a phantom tissue that simulates the blood perfusion of tissue. Different thicknesses of plastic were used at the surface to mimic layers of dead tissue. A mathematical model developed by Alkhwaji et al. (2012, “New Mathematical Model to Estimate Tissue Blood Perfusion, Thermal Contact Resistance and Core Temperature,” ASME J. Biomech. Eng., 134, p. 081004) is used to determine the effective values of blood perfusion, core temperature, and thermal resistance from the thermal measurements. The analytical solutions of the Pennes bioheat equation using the Green's function method is coupled with an efficient parameter estimation procedure to minimize the error between measured and analytical heat flux. Seven different thicknesses of plastic were used along with three different flow rates of perfusate to simulate burned skin of the phantom perfusion system. The resulting values of thermal resistance are a combination of the plastic resistance and thermal contact resistance between the sensor and plastic surface. Even with the uncertainty of sensor placement on the surface, the complete set of thermal resistance measurements correlate well with the layer thickness. The values are also nearly independent of the flow rate of the perfusate, which shows that the parameter estimation can successfully separate these two parameters. These results with simulated burns show the value of this minimally invasive technique to measure the thickness of nonperfused layers. This will encourage further work with this method on actual tissue burns.

Topic: Thermoregulation and physiological responses
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Research on the Design and Effect of Serious Game Technology Transfer in Experiential Education

Serious games are considered a useful tool for educational purposes. In order to improve the teaching effect of serious games, enrich the teaching process, and stimulate students' curiosity and interest, Survival Island is used as the carrier of serious games. In the context of the application and improvement of Kolb's theory of experiential learning circles, this paper provides a systematic study of the technology transfer and outcome evaluation of serious games. The main method is to use the game through the operation of "experience-publish-summary-application-improvement" Procedure, the introduction of the first teaching focus: team concept and problem-solving background, through the conflicts of team members and then introduced to the second teaching focus: communication concepts and skills, etc. Specifically, 68 students of 18 levels of administrative management in a college are divided into large experimental group, small experimental group, and observation group for course teaching. After class practice tests, after-class effect evaluation surveys, the large experimental group's knowledge acquisition and satisfaction levels are respectively reached 95.56% and 97.78%, the knowledge acquisition and satisfaction degree of the small experimental group reached 93.33% and 95.56%, respectively, and the knowledge acquisition and satisfaction degree of the observation group reached 92.8% and 91.2%, respectively. The results show that this serious game is mainly conducted by students for participatory practice simulation exploration, and has achieved good results, which proves that the serious game design and technology transfer are effective.

Topic: Educational Games and Gamification
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Medicine in the People's Republic of China. A progress report

In the Dec 6, 1971, issue ofThe Journal(218:1552-1563), I reported to the profession about medical practice and medical education in the People's Republic of China as I observed it in September 1971. In September 1972 I was again in China as a guest of the Chinese Medical Association. The purpose of this note is to record and update the information. In this present trip I especially asked about the new medical education three-year program, the progress in basic science analysis of acupuncture, and for examples of the successful use of Chinese herbs in organic disease states. Again, as I identified in my previous report, my only claim to usefulness in this role is one of objectivity. I have no ax to grind. Time will verify the accuracy or inaccuracy; my intent is to state clearly my own professional observation and urge my colleagues to be receptive to ideas

Topic: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Protocol design for high performance networking: a Myrinet experience

High speed networks are now providing incredible performance. Software evolution is slow and the old protocol stacks are no longer adequate for these kind of communication speeds. When bandwidth increases, the latency should decrease as much in order to keep the system balance. With the current network technology, the main bottleneck is most often the software that is the interface between the hardware and the user. We designed and implemented new transmission protocols, targeted to parallel computing, that squeeze the most out of a high speed network (Myrinet in this paper) without wasting time in system calls or memory copies, giving all the speed to the applications. This design is presented here as well as experimental results. We achieve Gigabit/s bandwidth and less than 5us latency on a cluster of PC workstations with inexpensive network hardware. Moreover, our results compare favorably with the expensive parallel computers or ATM LANs.

Topic: Interconnection Networks and Systems
Subfield: Computer Networks and Communications
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Pathogens Causing Soft Rot and Blackleg Symptoms in Potatoes in Peri-urban Harare Area

Aims: To identify, using standard biochemical tests, a polymerase chain reaction and sequencing, the soft rot species presumed to be the cause of potato soft rot and blackleg affecting potatoes in commercial farms around the Harare area in Zimbabwe. Study Design: Biochemical tests, a polymerase chain reaction and sequencing were conducted on the collected isolates. Place and Duration of Study: Samples were collected at potato commercial farms within a 60 km radius of Harare in May ‐ June 2012. Laboratory experiments were conducted at the University of Zimbabwe, Plant Pathology Laboratory. Methodology: 24 samples of infected potato tubers and stems were collected from eight farms. Eight representative isolates were selected for identification tests. A polymerase chain reaction using ADE 1/2 primers and sequencing using gyr B and rec A genes were carried out. Pathogenicity tests were conducted to further confirm the identity of the bacteria. Plants were observed for seven days for symptom development.

Topic: Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies
Subfield: Plant Science
Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Domain: Life Sciences
Supplementary Table 3 from Mechanism and Efficacy of Sub–50-nm Tenfibgen Nanocapsules for Cancer Cell–Directed Delivery of Anti-CK2 RNAi to Primary and Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma

&lt;p&gt;PDF - 46K, Origin and characteristics of tumor cell lines used in HNSCC survival studies.&lt;/p&gt;

Topic: RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences