jimnoneill/paper-to-field-training huggingface dataset:
An adaptive sub-band allocation scheme for dense femtocell environment

Femtocells are designed to cover a short range of area and improve the cellular system capacity in an economically viable way. In this paper, we propose an adaptive sub-band allocation (ASA) scheme for the downlink transmission of the LTE system, which consists of orthogonal sub-band assignment (OSA) algorithm and adaptive sub-band reuse (ASR) algorithm based on the interference graph. The interference graph is used to model the interference relationships between femtocells and femtocell users, while it could be simplified as the interference relationships of adjacent femtocells in this paper. The OSA algorithm is performed to eliminate the inter-cell interference, while the ASR algorithm is operated to increase with spectral reuse and suppress the interference level of the network. An instance of our ASA scheme is described in detail, which considers the mobility of the serving users and the operation complexity. By extensive simulations, it has been proved that our proposed scheme effectively mitigates the interference level in the femtocell networks and obtains superior performance in terms of cell-edge and femtocell throughput compared with the reference schemes available in the paper.

Topic: Advanced Wireless Network Optimization
Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
A clinical and immunohistological study of the effects of therapy on the rheumatoid synovium.

&lt;p&gt;Conventional assessment of disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) relies upon well established clinical and laboratory tests which may not accurately reflect alterations in the inflammatory infiltrates in the diseased synovial membrane (SM). In this study, knee joint needle SM biopsies were stained with a panel of monoclonal antibodies (MoAbs) by an immunoperoxidase method. In disease tissue, synovial lining cell hyperplasia was not accompanied by cell mitoses. Infiltrating cells expressed the leucocyte common antigen (CD45). Many CD3+ T lymphocytes representative of the CD4+ , CD7+ and CD8+ subsets were seen (usually aggregated around blood vessels), interspersed with CD22+ B lymphocytes. CD4+ cells of the suppressor inducer phenotype were either scanty or absent. Macrophages were found within the lymphoid aggregates and sometimes in isolation. HLA class II antigen expression was widespread (HLA DR&amp;gt; DQ&amp;gt; DP) and found upon lymphocytes, macrophages and other accessor cells, and often interstitially. Vascular endothelium occasionally expressed DR but not DQ or DP. Many of the SM CD7+ lymphocytes expressed HLA DR suggesting activation. HLA DR was less frequently expressed on CD8+ cells. In order to determine the effect of anti-rheumatic drugs upon the SM, changes in SM cell populations were followed in four groups of patients with active RA, over a six months period. In the first group, after the initiation of gold or penicillamine, there was a marked reduction in the SM inflammatory cell infiltrate, in particular reductions of CD7+ and CD4+ cells. Expression of HLA DR and the transferrin receptor were reduced. Throughout the study, CD4+ suppressor inducer cells remained few or absent. In the second group who were well established upon either gold, penicillamine, or hydroxychloroquine, similar SM inflammatory infiltrates were seen as for Group I, but there were no changes in the overall cell infiltrate or HLA class II expression at the end of the six months period. The same was true for the third group who were receiving a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug only, and for the fourth group who had refractory RA and received intravenous methylprednisolone + /- intravenous cyclophosphamide. Needle synovial biopsy of the knee joint, in conjunction with the immunoperoxidase method and a simple scoring system is a useful means of assessing the effect of gold and penicillamine therapy in RA.&lt;/p&gt;

Topic: Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
Subfield: Rheumatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Optimal treatment with boceprevir for chronic HCV infection

Abstract There are 160–170 million people with chronic hepatitis C virus ( HCV ) infection worldwide. The marketing of protease inhibitors ( PI s) has been a milestone in the history of HCV therapy. In phase III studies, up to 75% of the patients achieved a sustained virological response ( SVR ) after triple therapy with pegylated‐interferon ( PEG ‐ IFN )‐α, ribavirin ( RBV ) and boceprevir ( BOC ). However, triple regimens are more expensive and associated with drug–drug interactions ( DDI s) and more adverse events ( AE s). According to results in ‘real‐world’ settings, safety seems to be limited, in particular in patients with advanced liver disease. To optimize efficacy while minimizing AE s as well as costs, the optimal treatment strategy must be determined for BOC . Optimizing treatment is based on patient selection, the most efficient treatment design, management of side effects and the challenge of DDI s. Therapy‐associated risks, treatment urgency and chances of SVR must all be considered for patient selection. In addition, certain differences between the two approved PI s may help identify the ideal candidates for each HCV PI . Optimal treatment design is based on the results of phase II and III studies, in which different approaches have been tested including ‘lead‐in’ and response‐guided strategies. Treatment regimens and stopping rules recommended by the FDA and EMA should normally be followed. Still, there are some cases in which more personalized strategies may be more promising. Management of side effects is a major challenge and plays a crucial role in ensuring safety and adherence.

Topic: Hepatitis C virus research
Subfield: Hepatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Proton Availability at the Air/Water Interface

The acidity of the water surface sensed by a colliding gas is determined in experiments in which the protonation of gaseous trimethylamine (TMA) on aqueous microjets is monitored by online electrospray mass spectrometry as a function of the pH of the bulk liquid (pH_(BLK)). TMAH^+ signal intensities describe a titration curve whose equivalence point at pH_(BLK) 3.8 is dramatically smaller than the acidity constant of trimethylammonium in bulk solution, pK_A(TMAH^+) = 9.8. Notably, the degree of TMA protonation above pH_(BLK) 4 is enhanced hundred-fold by submillimolar LiCl or NaCl and weakly inhibited at larger concentrations. Protonation enhancements are associated with the onset of significant direct kinetic solvent hydrogen isotope effects. Since TMA(g) can be protonated by H_2O itself only upon extensive solvent participation, we infer that H3O^+ emerges at the surface of neat water below pH_(BLK) 4.

Topic: Spectroscopy and Quantum Chemical Studies
Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Islamic bank trust: the roles of religiosity, perceived value and satisfaction

Purpose This study aims to examine the relationship between trust and its antecedents, i.e. customer satisfaction, perceived value and religiosity. The moderating roles of religiosity on the relationships between perceived value, satisfaction and trust also have been investigated in this study. Design/methodology/approach This research has carried out in West Sumatra Indonesia. The respondents of this study are Islamic bank customers from five areas in West Sumatra Indonesia. Data have been collected through Survey method. After some preliminary analyses, we employed 390 useable responses in the analysis. Covariance Based Structural Equation Modeling (CB-SEM) was employed to analyze the data. Findings This study found that religiosity has significant impacts on perceived value, customer satisfaction and trust. Perceived value and customer satisfaction are also significant antecedents of trust. Moreover, it found the significant moderating impact of religiosity on the link between perceived value and trust, and also on the link between customer satisfaction and trust. Research limitations/implications This cross-sectional study has been conducted in a single country. Accordingly, this study may have a limitation in result generalization. Moreover, this study only focused on three antecedents of trust, including religiosity, satisfaction and perceived value. Therefore, for future research, we suggest conducting a longitudinal study in some Muslim countries such as Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and Middle East countries. We also suggest employing other antecedents of customer trust, such as customer engagement and customer sociocultural. Practical implications Based on the research findings, the managers of Islamic banks will have input on how to improve their customers' trust by giving more attention to customer religiosity, perceived value and satisfaction. They can develop programs to increase customer perceived value and satisfaction such as a reward program to increase customer trust. Originality/value A more comprehensive model of the relationship between religiosity, perceived value, satisfaction and trust has been addressed in this study. This study also highlighted the significant moderating role of religiosity on the link between perceived value, satisfaction and trust which are neglected previously have also been highlighted in this study.

Topic: Islamic Finance and Banking Studies
Subfield: Accounting
Field: Business, Management and Accounting
Domain: Social Sciences
Income Tax Accounting: Problems and Solutions

In accounting when calculating income tax can arise differences caused by mismatch of updated national accounting regulations (standards) and Tax Code of Ukraine. So important is finding ways to improve methods and procedures of income tax accounting. In particular, it is reasonable to group the existing instructions and on their basis work out the rational algorithm of income tax accounting for business entities. The article is concentrated on justification of practical adaptation of legislative framework and methodological instructions on income tax accounting as a vital link in the mechanism of decision-making management. The problems arising in income tax accounting are exposed. Based on the rules of applicable legal documents determined the stages of taxable profit (loss) definition for the reporting period in accordance with the norms of Ukrainian Accounting Standards. The structural logic scheme in the methodology for determining income tax under the Tax Code of Ukraine is presented. The comparative analysis is conducted for methods of calculating taxable profit (loss) for the reporting period and directions for improvement of income tax accounting procedures are outlined.

Topic: Economic Issues in Ukraine
Subfield: General Economics, Econometrics and Finance
Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance
Domain: Social Sciences
Development of a deep vein valve replacement

Background Chronic venous disease is a common, distressing and significant cause of health care expense. There have been few developments in the treatment of deep venous disease as the understanding of the clinical and pathophysiological significance of deep vein reflux and valve failure remains poor. Previous attempts to develop a prosthetic vein valve implant have been disappointing. Difficulties with early thrombosis led researchers to abandon their efforts many years ago. Attempts to create a valve implant should be revisited. Aims The aims of this project are to: evaluate variables around normal deep vein valves, to develop validated computational and laboratory flow models for deep venous function, and to develop and investigate a novel material to engineer a prototype bioprosthetic deep vein valve replacement. Methods Functional Anatomy: This is a prospective observational study evaluating subjects with normal deep veins. B and M Mode ultrasound, contrast (microbubble) enhanced ultrasound and dynamic magnetic resonance imaging of normal subjects was carried out. This has given the flow, velocity data and anatomical images required for the project. Modelling: A preliminary computational flow model has been developed using the data obtained from the imaging stage of the project. This is a 2-dimensional model incorprating flexible valve leaflets. A laboratory model of venous function, in the form of a flow rig has been created. Materials: Presently, polymers and polymer coated metal stents, used in the vascular system have several problems: they are very thrombogenic and they lack haemocompatibilty and biocompatibility, in addition they lack the required mechanical properties. A novel material that is biocompatible, a copolymer of methacrylolyoxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC), trimethylsilyl-2-propyl methacrylate (TMSPMA) and Hydroxypropyl methacrylate (HPMA), has been synthesised. Its properties have been modified by electrospinning and crosslinking to change its solubility and mechanical properties, without altering its biocompatibility. Impact This project aims to guide the development of a treatment for patients, for whom few options are available. Chronic venous disease and venous ulceration are painful and debilitating, potentially requiring years of treatment. Effective, minimally invasive treatment options could result in accelerated ulcer healing and improvements in symptoms and quality of life as well as reduced costs.

Topic: Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Case‐relevant vs. case‐irrelevant questioning in experimental lie detection

Observers (N = 121) judged the veracity of four communicators. Before making veracity judgments, observers viewed one of three baseline interview segments for each communicator: (1) a case‐relevant segment, (2) a case‐irrelevant segment, or (3) both case‐relevant and irrelevant segments. Observers were also cued to use one of three judgmental priming cues while making their veracity attribution. Specifically, observers were instructed to pay close attention to another's: (1) verbal message (plausibility), (2) nonverbal message, or (3) nervousness. A fourth control group of observers were not cued to use any specific cue while watching the videotapes. It was predicted that observers watching a case‐relevant baseline interview would detect deception more accurately than observers watching a case‐irrelevant baseline interview. Results indicated that individuals who viewed a case‐relevant baseline segment before judging deception were more accurate than individuals who viewed a case‐irrelevant baseline segment. Accuracy rates did not differ, however, as a function of global priming cue.

Topic: Deception detection and forensic psychology
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Nymphal Performance of Geocoris punctipes (Hemiptera: Lygaeidae) on Pest-resistant Soybeans

Performance of Geocoris punctipes (Say) nymphs was studied on the pest-resistant soybean, Glycine max (L.) Merrill, genotypes PI 171451 and PI 229358, and pest-susceptible ‘Bragg’ and ‘Govan’. G. punctipes nymphal growth rate decreased when the insect food was velvetbean caterpillar (VBC), Anticarsia gemmatalis Hübner, reared on ‘Bragg’, PI 229358, or PI 171451. Mortality of nymphs increased when they fed on PI 171451- or PI 229358-reared VBC larvae. Direct effects of plant food as detached leaflets included increased nymphal development time and increased nymphal mortality. Development time of nymphs was increased on a diet that included PI 171451 leaf and PI 171451- reared soybean looper, Pseudoplusia includens (Walker)

Topic: Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
Subfield: Insect Science
Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Domain: Life Sciences
An investigation of the associations among sleep duration and quality, body mass index and insulin resistance in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus patients

Objectives: To examine direct and indirect associations of sleep duration and quality with insulin resistance, considering body mass index (BMI) as a potential mediator in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Methods: Cross-sectional data from patients enrolled in the Early Activity in Diabetes study. We studied 522 newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus patients, 65.9% male, mean age 63.5 ± 10.1 years. Of the total sample 53% had a BMI of ⩾30 kg/m 2 . Participants completed a 7-day sleep diary and sleep questionnaire. Average sleep duration (minutes), average nap duration (minutes) and average number of night awakenings were derived. Objective measures of height and body weight were obtained for the BMI calculation (kg/m 2 ). Insulin resistance was obtained using the homeostatic model assessment – insulin resistance (HOMA2-IR) standardized technique. Results: Average number of night awakenings was positively correlated with BMI ( r= 0.22, p &lt; 0.001) and negatively associated with logged HOMA2-IR ( r= -0.16, p = 0.04). Path analysis demonstrated night awakenings were directly associated with BMI and indirectly associated with insulin resistance, whilst considering BMI as a potential mediator ( p &lt; 0.05). Sleep duration was not associated with BMI or insulin resistance ( p &gt; 0.05). Conclusions: Sleep quality, not sleep duration, plays an important role in insulin resistance in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. BMI may mediate the relationship between indicators of sleep quality and insulin resistance. There is a need to examine the impact of improving sleep quality on obesity and insulin resistance in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Topic: Sleep and related disorders
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Mechanical properties of carotid arteries from DOCA hypertensive swine.

Carotid arteries from control and deoxycorticosterone acetate (DOCA) hypertensive swine were examined for alterations in structure and in contractile properties. Vessels were excised 7 weeks after subcutaneous implantation of the steroid and subsequent elevation in mean arterial pressure from 102 to 133 mm Hg. The carotid media was 1.8 times thicker in arteries from hypertensive animals than in arteries from control animals. This enlargement was associated with an increase in muscle mass, as the fraction of the media composed of smooth muscle cells remained unchanged. Maximal active stress induced by several agonists normalized for cell cross-sectional area was unaltered. No change was observed in sensitivity or maximal response to norepinephrine, histamine, or KCl depolarization. Isotonic shortening rates were also comparable, as was the time course of shortening velocity to a constant afterload during tonic contractions. It is concluded that an enlargement of the carotid media develops in this model of hypertension. However, this response is not associated with detectable alterations in contractile system function.

Topic: Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Preparing Adolescents for Success in School

Abstract Adolescents enrolled in alternative school settings evidence risk behaviors at a higher rate compared to students attending regular high schools. Histories of substance use, juvenile delinquency, high school expulsion, poor school attendance, and HIV-risk behaviors are typical. These youth are particularly vulnerable to HIV-risk behaviors and substance use. This paper describes a school-based indicated prevention model for adolescents in the alternative high school setting. Preparing Adolescents for Success in School (PASS) combines the indicated programs Reconnecting Youth and Street Smart and adapts them for use in this setting. Program goals include reducing substance use, delinquent behavior, HIV-risk behaviors, school problems, and negative mood states and increasing decision-making skills, coping skills, social support, and knowledge of HIV prevention.

Topic: Homelessness and Social Issues
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Meeting the educational needs of patients with oral lichen planus.

Lichen planus is a chronic oral disorder that is often painful and annoying. The patients have been described as usually over 50 years old, with a high educational level, anxious and high-strung. In previous research studies, these patients have reported unusual and highly stressful life events. Because dentists are in a position to advise their patients about chronic illness, this study was designed to (1) determine what information was given to lichen planus patients by their dentists; (2) determine what questions the patients asked their dentists; and (3) assess what educational materials would be helpful for this group of patients. A survey was sent to 151 biopsy-confirmed lichen planus patients, with a response rate of 55 percent. The results indicated that the patients were concerned about the possibility of malignancy and of contagion, and that they were frustrated by the lack of available patient education.

Topic: Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
Subfield: Periodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Fianna Fáil: the glue of ambiguity

‘Remember also that it is nearly impossible to translate the words “Fianna Fail”,’ Mr De Valera said with a smile. ‘There is some advantage in that also.’ (McInerney, 1976)Fianna Fail, for many, is...

Topic: Irish and British Studies
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Preliminary Results From the November 25, 1988 Saguenay (QUEBEC) Earthquake

Abstract The November 25, 1988 Saguenay, Québec earthquake (mb 5.9) was preceded by a foreshock 62 hours earlier (mb 4.4) and followed by over 50 aftershocks, of which only two have been larger than magnitude 3. The unusually large 29 km depth of the main shock is well determined using a field network deployed after the foreshock. Nearly all of the aftershock activity is shallower than the main shock, suggesting that the rupture propagated upwards. The event produced unexpectedly large amounts of high frequency energy, as evidenced by the value of mbLg (6.5) and by high accelerations observed at distances ranging from 40 to 800 km. Focal mechanisms for the foreshock, main shock and largest aftershock indicate thrust faulting. The felt area exceeds 3.5 million km2 and closely approaches that of the 1925 Charlevoix earthquake. The location of the Saguenay event in a region with little historic seismicity, its depth, and its large high-frequency generation, pose several problems for existing models of seismic zoning and hazard assessment for Eastern North America.

Topic: earthquake and tectonic studies
Subfield: Geophysics
Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences
Domain: Physical Sciences
[Inferior caval syndromes. Apropos of 45 cases].

The authors report their experience with 45 cases of inferior vena cava thrombosis. Diagnosis was delayed for an average of 55 days. One-third of cases were revealed by an embolic complication. Inflammatory diseases were the most common causes (Behcet disease: seven cases, systemic lupus erythematosus: 5 cases). Malignancies accounted for 20% of cases. Abnormalities of coagulation were uncommon: antithrombin III deficiency in one patient and protein C deficiency in another. Estrogen-progestogen combinations could be incriminated in 4 cases. Outcome was fatal in 20% of cases, usually as a result of the underlying disease. Functional status was good in two-thirds of patients without malignancy followed up for an average of 27 months. In 14 patients a clip was inserted to ensure total (3 cases) or partial (11 cases) interruption of vena cava blood flow because of a free thrombus and/or recurrent pulmonary embolism. Three patients had thrombectomy. After clip insertion two embolisms were recorded, one of which occurred in the immediate post-operative period.

Topic: Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
Subfield: Internal Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences