SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Postcolonial genealogy of intersexuality. influence of us and spanish scientific theories in the colombian medical practices and discourses about intersexuality in the second half of twentieth century

Historically, intersexuality has been a paradox for scientific, biological and sociological interpretation of sex. A body that does not correspond to normal parameters imposed by the medicalization process has been elusively understood by patriarchal and feminist discourses alike. Despite the importance of the sex/gender dichotomy for second wave feminism, this false dichotomy needs to be reviewed in light of the new queer and poststructuralist theories. Such an approach works to deconstruct the traditionalist boundaries constructed between nurture and nature and to rebuild a new concept of identity that includes our bodies’ sovereignty. The aim of this proposed project is to trace a postcolonial genealogy of intersexuality in the second half of Colombia’s twentieth century. Since the late 1950, Colombian medical discourses about sexuality and gender have been influenced by John Money’s (1921-2006), and Gregorio Marañón’s (1887–1960) theories. These two endocrinologists have been decisive in the consolidation of a worldwide concept of gender in the twentieth century. By doing a historic assessment of the theories of these two renowned scientists and studying their impact on Colombian medical discourses, we expect to unveil the network of postcolonial knowledge that has contributed to building the concepts of sex and gender in the Colombian context, as well as the historical construction of the medical and juridical concept of intersexuality as a disease. Currently, we know that at least one percent of the population is born as intersexual, and Colombia is the only country where the Constitutional Court has intervened and ruled in a case of a sex assignation. Today, diverse ways of being have to be defended; the denaturalization of patriarchal and heteronormative scientific discourses will contribute to the democratization of science and to greater inclusiveness in relation to gender diversity.
VIRTUAL MACHINE TOOL FOR REPRESENTING OPERATIONS OF MACHINING UNITS OF A REAL MACHINE TOOL

The invention relates to a virtual machine tool for representing operations of machining units of the machine tool, especially operations during machining of a workpiece according to a CNC machining program package, using at least one first visualization unit, in the form of operations of virtual machining units. Said virtual machine tool comprises an operation control which has at least one first data processing unit that determines control commands for operations of the virtual machining units, using a control program processing CNC sets of the CNC machining program package, a visualization control comprising at least one second data processing unit that represents operations of the virtual machining units on the first visualization unit, using a visualization program and geometric configuration data of a stored machine model and the control commands determined by the operation control, and an operator control comprising a third data processing unit that operates the operation control, using an operator control program. The aim of the invention is to improve the virtual machine tool in such manner that the simulation of the machining of a virtual workpiece comes as close as possible to reality. The virtual machine tool according to the invention comprises a tool modeling system which allows the generation of tool configuration data for at least one virtual tool, using tool data and a tool model, and the supply thereof to the visualization program.
INCREASED MEAT TENDERNESS VIA INDUCED POST-MORTEM MUSCLE TISSUE BREAKDOWN

The present methods and compounds relate to increasing meat tenderness by inducing post-mortem breakdown in muscle tissue. This is achieved by the use of beta- blockers in the pre-mortem period, which results in higher calpastatin levels, and reduced hyperplasia. This is also achieved by the use of agents immediately before slaughter that induce apoptosis in muscle tissue. This is further achieved by administering agents that induce muscle fiber fission.
Finite-Time Blowup for the Inviscid Primitive Equations of Oceanic and Atmospheric Dynamics

In an earlier work we have shown the global (for all initial data and all time) well-posedness of strong solutions to the three-dimensional viscous primitive equations of large scale oceanic and atmospheric dynamics. In this paper we show that for certain class of initial data the corresponding smooth solutions of the inviscid (non-viscous) primitive equations, if they exist, they blow up in finite time. Specifically, we consider the three-dimensional inviscid primitive equations in a three-dimensional infinite horizontal channel, subject to periodic boundary conditions in the horizontal directions, and with no-normal flow boundary conditions on the solid, top and bottom boundaries. For certain class of initial data we reduce this system into the two-dimensional system of primitive equations in an infinite horizontal strip with the same type of boundary conditions; and then we show that for specific sub-class of initial data the corresponding smooth solutions of the reduced inviscid two-dimensional system develop singularities in finite time.
How are XML‐based Marc 21 and Dublin Core records indexed and ranked by general search engines in dynamic online environments?

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to examine the indexing quality and ranking of XML content objects containing Dublin Core and MARC 21 metadata elements in dynamic online information environments by general search engines such as Google and Yahoo!Design/methodology/approach – In total, 100 XML content objects were divided into two groups: those with DCXML elements and those with MARCXML elements. Both groups were published on the web site www.marcdcmi.ir in late July 2009 and were online until June 2010. The web site was introduced to Google and Yahoo! search engines. The indexing quality of metadata elements embedded in the content objects in a dynamic online information environment and their indexing and ranking capabilities were compared and examined.Findings – Google search engine was able to retrieve fully all the content objects through their Dublin Core and MARC 21 metadata elements; Yahoo! search engine, however, did not respond at all. Results of the study showed that all Dublin Core and MARC 2...
APPARATUS FOR THE TRANSILLUMINATION IMAGING OF TEETH

An elastomeric locator (13) held against a proximal surface of the tooth and against the gum holds a light source (12) and imaging optics in a reproducible position for imaging a tooth in vivo.
BEVERAGE PREPARATION SYSTEM

The beverage preparation system comprises at least one capsule (1) comprising a biodegradable material, and a beverage preparation machine. The beverage preparation machine is equipped to brew a beverage from the beverage preparation substance, by injecting a liquid into the capsule, and to allow the thus prepared beverage to flow out of the capsule. To this end, the beverage preparation machine comprises a brewing chamber that receives the capsule for the brewing process. The system further has a damaging structure (121) for damaging the capsule at a place different from the locations where liquid is injected and allowed to flow out for the brewing process.
Bibliometric analysis of <i>African Journal Of Library</i>, <i>Archives and Information Science</i> from 2000-2012

Purpose – This study aims to examine the pattern of publications, using a bibliometric analysis, of the African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science (AJLAIS) for the period between 2000 and 2012. Design/methodology/approach – The study uses appropriate measures and techniques of bibliometric analysis. Keeping the objectives of the study in mind, the data were collected from the AJLAIS covering the 13 identified years. The analysis covers mainly the number of articles published per volume in each of the specified years, the authorship patterns, the subject areas covered, the length of articles, the citation pattern of articles and the article types. Findings – The results of the study reveal that a total of 218 articles were published in the 13-year period, with 21 (9.63 per cent) articles being the highest total in the year 2002. The study showed that the majority of the articles, i.e. 126 (57.8 per cent), were published by single authors, out of which, a large number were on information retrieval. Of the total number of articles published, 86 (39.4 per cent) were 6-10 pages in length. Volume 19 in 2009 had the highest number of citations with a total of 451 (12.4 per cent). In addition, the study revealed that the majority of the articles were theoretical papers, with a total of 108 (49.5 per cent), while the others were empirical papers, book reviews and short communications. Practical implications – This bibliometric study will enlarge the knowledge base of information professionals on the present condition of library and information science (LIS) research in the current African context and provide some basis for future projections of the discipline. The study will also be helpful for librarians in the process of collection development. This is because, due to increased journal costs and slim budgets for libraries, collection development specialists must make careful selections based on the qualities and standards of journals. Originality/value – Researchers who shy away from this particular type of research owing to its rigorous and time-consuming nature should gather the courage to do so. Further studies should focus on analysing journals that are published in the field of librarianship in Africa, as it will create more awareness of the field of study among other professionals or researchers who are yet to know about it. The study has also revealed AJLAIS as one of the LIS standard journals in terms of its wider citation by contributors in the broader LIS literature.
An Effective Method of Introducing the Periodic Table as a Crossword Puzzle at the High School Level

A simple method to introduce the modern periodic table of elements at the high school level as a game of solving a crossword puzzle is presented here. A survey to test the effectiveness of this new method relative to the conventional method, involving use of a wall-mounted chart of the periodic table, was conducted on a convenience sample. This sample comprised over 200 school students learning introductory chemistry in India. The study sample of about 100 students was identified on the basis of a test. In the new method, a blank chart of the modern periodic table was used as an educational aid. Students entered symbols of elements in the blank chart in a manner very similar to solving a crossword puzzle by making use of clues provided to them. The scores of the tests conducted before and after the introduction to the periodic table to the treatment and control groups of the students, by the new and the conventional method, respectively, were analyzed. The comparison demonstrated the new method to be more...
The influence of short time heat treatment on the structural and magnetic behaviour of Nd2Fe14B/α-Fe nanocomposite obtained by mechanical milling

Abstract The structure, microstructure and magnetic properties of Nd 2 Fe 14 B/α-Fe nanocomposite obtained after 8 h of high energy milling and different heat treatments are investigated. Two types of annealing have been performed: a conventional heat treatment at 550 °C for 1.5 h is used for comparison with rapid annealing for maximum 3 min at 700, 750 or 800 °C. It is found that these rapid annealing are much more efficient to promote the recrystallisation of the hard phase with a limited grain growth of the soft magnetic phase thus leading to better magnetic properties. Indeed, the best coercive field of 0.55 T was obtained for samples annealed at 700, 750 and 800 °C for 2.5, 1.5 and 1 min respectively. This behaviour is explained by both, a good recovery of crystallinity for the hard phase and relatively small size Fe nanocrystallites. The different heat treatments do not result in significant changes for remanent magnetization, which is between 93 and 107 A m 2 /kg. X-ray diffraction patterns were used to follow the evolution of the structure and the microstructure. The magnetic behaviour was checked from hysteresis curves and dM / dH vs. H plots.
The Probe and Analysis of Ideas of Tax Law

The ideology behind tax laws remain a field that has received little academic attention in China.Currently,against a background of inequitable economic development and income levels,how best to balance the interests of the relevant parties to a tax law relationship through clarifying the ideology of tax collection has become the primary focus of our inquiry.Preliminary studies into social ideology and jurisprudence have established for us the content and function of tax laws.After recommending ways to cognize the philosophical ideas behind tax laws,this paper establishes the meta-principle of representation no taxation. On the basis of this meta-idea we further draw three fundamental notions of tax law,namely the legality of tax collection,the importance of taxpayer rights,and the substantive equity of tax burden.
Additional file 6 of Virome and nrEVEome diversity of Aedes albopictus mosquitoes from La Reunion Island and China

Additional file 6. Dataset Fasta 2.
Noise-Enhanced quantum control

Operating state-of-the-art quantum circuits is typically limited by noise, especially if they work in the microwave domain like superconducting quantum bits, qubits. Instead of trying to avoid the omnipresent fluctuations, I will implement a circuit architecture, which is suitable to profit from noise. To this end, I will realize two main objectives based on an intense, bidirectional knowledge transfer between my host organization, QCD Labs and me. The first objective is to implement a superconducting qubit with in-situ tunable decay and dephasing rates. The dephasing rate of a qubit is tunable through photon shot-noise induced by a dispersively coupled microwave resonator. I will add to this scenario the innovative concept to control the decay rate in-situ by coupling the qubit to a pair of superconductor-insulator-normal metal (SIN) junctions, such that photon-assisted single-electron tunneling can be used to control the qubit decay. With these fully controllable qubits, I will implement a fast reset of the qubit state, which is a prerequisite for quantum computing. In addition, I will generate new insights in non-Markovian qubit dynamics. The second objective is the coherent coupling of two qubits with tunable decoherence rates. The resulting fundamental building block of a transversely coupled Ising model will serve to study remote-cooling of one qubit via the other and to simulate multi-dimensional master equations. My results will have strong impact on quantum engineering, quantum computing, and the simulation of chemical compounds. To realize my two objectives, I will create a European network of distinguished researchers related to open dissipative quantum systems. The fellowship will advance my career plans because I will become an expert in single-electron tunneling and get leadership and management-oriented training. In return, I will transfer my knowledge on superconducting qubits obtained during my PhD to QCD Labs generating a win-win situation.
Die Materialität der Märkte

Wie funktioniert der Handel für Obst und Gemüse und welche Rolle spielt dabei die Materialität? Linda Hering beschreibt die Entwicklung und spezifische Formung des Obst- und Gemüsemarktes in Deutschland. Dabei geht sie auf die Rolle von konfligierenden Qualitätskonventionen ein und zeigt, wie materielle Formen Bewertungspraktiken stabilisieren. Die Konzeption von Obst und Gemüse als Biofakte ermöglicht dabei neue Einsichten in die Organisation des Handels. So werden unterschiedliche Erwartungen verschiedener Kontexte in die Waren eingeschrieben, am Ort des Verkaufs jedoch nur selektiv sichtbar gemacht.
Encrypted storage device for classified information kobra drive / kobra stick

In recent years, the growth of hacker and cyber-attacks has significantly increased. As a result of growing threats European Commission, European Council and European Parliament decided to step up their cyber security efforts by reinforcing the new EU cyber security law. The new European GDPR places high demands on the collection and storage of personal data of individuals by public agencies and companies.

Authorities and companies’ process data containing sensitive or confidential information. This information may only be stored on authorized media. Currently, there are no external data carriers in the EU or worldwide, which are approved by the BSI being suitable for clearance level such VS-NfD(classified information for official use) or higher. Furthermore, within the EU there is an increased use of PKI (Public-Key-Infrastructure)-based smart cards by government agency and businesses as company ID for the purpose of secure authentication as well as execution of various internal processes and tasks.

There are already a few manufacturers of encrypted USB Drives on the market, predominantly based in the US or China. Their products are however not suitable for sensitive data with confidential levels such as VS-NfD or higher. Furthermore there is no solution on the market that allows data carriers to unlock with company IDs.

The innovation of DIGITTRADE solves these problems and is called encrypted storage device for classified information KOBRA. It unites two products of new generation: external encrypted hard drive ESDCI KOBRA Drive and the encrypted USB-C stick ESDCI KOBRA Stick. These data carriers are easy to use and can be activated with existing company ID cards.

Since its founding in 2005, DIGITTRADE has been involved in the development and production of encrypted data carriers with hardware encryption. In 2017, the HS256S3 became the first hard disk worldwide to receive the IT Security Certificate of the German Federal Office for Information Security(BSI).
Ethnic geography and civil conflict

The project aims to study the relation between ethnic geography (i.e., the spatial distribution of ethnic groups on a country's territory) and the risk of civil conflict. One core objective of the project is the development of a theoretical model that identifies the features of ethnic geography which are relevant for civil conflict. The predictions of this model should lead to the definition of a novel measure of ethnic geography based on spatial and ethnolinguistic distances which is expected to be empirically linked to the occurrence of civil conflict. By enhancing our understanding of the relation between the spatial distribution of ethnic groups and the risk of outbreaks of violence between them, the project aims at providing broad policy guidance for the management of civil conflicts depending on the specific features of a country's ethnic geography.
Zoledronic acid: clinical utility and patient considerations in osteoporosis and low bone mass

The availability of a once-a-year zoledronic acid infusion heralds a new era in the management of osteoporosis. It virtually eliminates the problem of poor compliance with orally administered bisphosphonates and, because it bypasses the gastrointestinal tract, it is not associated with gastrointestinal side effects. Zoledronic acid is effective for the treatment and prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis, and for the treatment of osteoporosis in men, and glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis. When administered within three months of a hip fracture, it reduces mortality and the risk of subsequent fractures. It is remarkably free of serious adverse effects. After administration of the intravenous infusion, about 18% of bisphosphonate-naïve patients experience an acute-phase reaction, including low-grade temperature, aches, and pains. This is reduced to about 9% in those who have been treated with oral bisphosphonates, and is further reduced by the concomitant and subsequent administration of acetaminophen. The likelihood and magnitude of the acute-phase reaction is less after the second infusion. Other adverse effects are similar to those encountered with other bisphosphonates. Because it is mostly excreted by the kidneys, zoledronic acid should not be administered to patients with a creatinine clearance less than 35 mL/min. It should not be administered to patients with hypocalcemia.
Lipid-lowering medication is associated with decreased risk of diabetic retinopathy and the need for treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes: A real-world observational analysis of a health claims database

Fenofibrate and statins reduced the need for diabetic retinopathy (DR)-related treatment in clinical trials. We aimed to determine whether use of lipid-lowering medication reduces the risk of DR and the need for treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes using a real-world health claims database.This was an observational analysis using a nation-wide health claims database of the Japan Medical Data Center (JMDC). Type 2 diabetes was defined according to ICD-10 codes for use of glucose-lowering medication. Use of lipid-lowering medication for at least 1 year was confirmed by the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System. DR and diabetic macular edema (DME) were determined by ICD-10 codes. DR-related treatments were determined by health insurance claims. A propensity score for use of lipid-lowering medication was estimated, and a doubly robust estimator, using the inverse probability weighting model with regression adjustment, was obtained to determine odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence interval (95% CI) for cumulative incidence of DR and its treatments over 3 years.There were 69 070 individuals with type 2 diabetes at baseline, among whom DR developed in 5687 over a period of 3 years. Use of lipid-lowering medication was associated with decreased risk of incidence of DR (OR, 0.772; 95% CI, 0.720-0.827; P < .001). Use of lipid-lowering medication was also associated with decreased incidence of DME, any treatments for DR, laser photocoagulation and vitrectomy in patients with DR at baseline.In a population of patients with type 2 diabetes with a variety of risk profiles, use of lipid-lowering medication reduced the risk of DR and thus the risks involved in treatment with laser photocoagulation and vitrectomy.
Screening of potential hyperaccumulator for cadmium from contaminated soil

In this study, cadmium hyperaccumulation potential of four species, Guinea grass (Panicum maximum), cosmos (Cosmos sulphureus), African marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) and sunflower ( Helianthus annuus), was investigated in pot culture experiments in triplicate in a greenhouse. The concentration of cadmium solution was varied from 50 to 400 mg kg –1 of soil. Samples of different parts of plants after reaching flowering stage were harvested for cadmium analysis. The present study demonstrated that based on the total cadmium accumulation in plant, marigold showed higher potential, compared to other species. However, based on total biomass and total uptake, Guinea grass also showed high ability to uptake Cd from soil. Translocation factors (TFs) of marigold and cosmos were above one. Under all Cd treatments, the bioconcentration factor (BCF) of marigold was greater than one. Taking into consideration all factors, Tagetes erecta L. showed high potential for Cd uptake from contaminated soil.