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ReTexture 3D
No full textThe 3D models employed in this dataset were sourced from ShapeNet. We utilized ten categories of models—five biological and five non-biological. The biological categories were fish, elephant, butterfly, bird, and bear, while the non-biological categories were helmet, mailbox, bathtub, mug, and phone. For each of the ten selected categories, we selected 10 high-quality 3D models and paired them with ten representative textures specific to each category. We automated the stimuli creation process using BlenderAPI. We imported models from ShapeNet and consolidated each into a single, unified mesh. The object was then unwrapped onto its corresponding texture, after which the texture was reapplied to the model. All of the 100 models were wrapped in all of the 100 textures, as well as a solid black texture, and every model was then rendered from 12 different viewpoints every 30 degrees around the center of the object. This process generated 120,000 total images that compose the 3D ReTexture dataset
Robust Source Attribution of Synthetically Generated Western Blot Images
No full textRetracted papers commonly include manipulations of images and figures that are unfit for publication. While some manipulations are benign, like increasing contrast or zooming in, others are designed to fool the intended audience. Recent improvements in generative computer vision pose a security risk to scientific review since generated images are often indistinguishable from authentic bioscience evidence; even to field experts. In this work, we improve upon previous attempts to detect synthetic images by attending to their differences in the frequency domain. Additionally, we solve the multi- class classification of synthetic Western blots and attribute Western blot images to their respective generative model architecture. We demonstrate that our method outperforms previous methods for synthetic Western blot detection; including efforts to classify JPEG compressed images.
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The Role of MicroRNAs in Lung Inflammation After Alcohol and Burn Injury
Get PDFAcute lung injury (ALI) and the subsequent development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are among the leading causes of post-burn morbidity and mortality. MiRNAs are small non-coding RNA molecules that are known to regulate gene expression and help regulate lung homeostasis. In this study, we profiled four anti-inflammatory miRNAs (miR-146a, miR-150, miR-194, and miR-671) in lung tissue following an alcohol and burn injury. We found that miR-146a and miR-671 were significantly downregulated in lungs one day after combined injury, leading to increased lung inflammation and pathology. Biological sex did not have an effect on this pathophysiological process. We also demonstrated that in vivo restoration of miR-146a significantly reduced lung inflammation one day after combined injury. These findings suggest that miR-146a expression drives lung inflammation and could be a potential therapeutic target to reduce lung inflammation following alcohol and burn injury
Examining School Turnaround Practices in MA and the Role of Relational Trust between Leaders and Educators
No full textThis paper will investigate the contextual factors influencing the relational trust dynamics between staff and leaders within a district operating under state receivership. It will conduct a comprehensive literature review and propose a detailed action plan rooted in best practices in cultivating relational trust and educational reform, with particular emphasis on the drivers essential for initiating and sustaining systemic change. The implementation strategy will focus on two primary components: targeted training and coaching sessions aimed at fostering effective leadership practices conducive to trust-building, alongside the establishment of a representative and cohesive social framework through a Networked Improvement Community (NIC) focused on improving the professional climate. Expected outcomes include enhanced sentiment of support among staff, improved staff-leadership relationships, reduced staff turnover rates, and the alignment of staff and leaders in the district school reform efforts aimed at enhancing student learning and long-term success
Improving the Implementation of PBIS To Increase Educational Equity
No full textAlphabet Elementary School’s students have a higher rate of behavior incidents (5x) than Central School District elementary students. This discrepancy suggests inequity in the educational experience being received by Alphabet students. Three issues contributing to this problem of practice include an ineffective PBIS process, limited engagement with students’ families, and poor administrative/staff collaboration. Improvements in the implementation of PBIS with a focus on staff and community collaboration could decrease the rate of behavior incidents, thus improving the learning environment for students
Implementing a decision-support tool to prevent community acquired pressure injuries in spinal cord injury (SCI) in the SCI clinic: A pilot study
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Associations of Communication and Safety Outcomes Among Pediatric Nurses in the United States
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Get PDF“Do the right thing”: Immigrant Perspectives of Social Worker Support in the United States
Get PDFSocial workers play a distinctive role in serving all communities, especially immigrants. Heightened immigrant stress and deteriorating well-being have been reported amid recent anti-immigrant socio-political climate. Given the unique challenges of immigrants, they have distinct needs. In our study, we utilize data from a larger study including a sample of first- and second-generation immigrants, to understand “How can social workers support immigrant communities?” In total, N = 265 participants responded to this prompt. We employed a content analysis approach to analyze participant responses. Our analysis yielded four main themes: (1) Resources for immigrants, (2) Doing right by immigrants, (3) Advocacy, and (4) Understanding immigrants. Our findings are timely in highlighting the diverse perspectives about immigrant needs in the current socio-political climate. Study findings have implications for social workers as well as service providers/agencies that engage with immigrants