SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Thirty Years of Disparities Intervention Research

A systematic scan of the disparities intervention literature will allow researchers, providers, and policymakers to understand which interventions are being evaluated to improve minority health and which areas require further research.We systematically categorized 391 disparities intervention articles published between 1979 and 2011, covering 11 diseases. We developed a taxonomy of disparities interventions using qualitative theme analysis. We identified the tactic, or what was done to intervene; the strategy, or a group of tactics with common characteristics; and the level, or who was targeted by the effort.The taxonomy included 44 tactics, 9 strategies, and 6 levels. Delivering education and training was the most common strategy (37%). Within education and training, the most common tactics were education about disease (14%) and self-management (11%), whereas communication skills training (3%) and decision-making aids (1%) were less frequent. The strategy of actively engaging the community through tactics such as community health workers and outreach efforts accounted for 6.5% of tactics. Interventions most commonly targeted patients (50%) and community members who were not established patients of the intervening organization (32%). Interventions targeting providers (7%), the microsystem (immediate care team) (9%), organizations (3%), and policies (0.1%) were less common.Disparities researchers have predominantly focused on the patient as the target for change; future research should also investigate how to improve the system that serves minority patients. Areas for further study include interventions that engage the community, educational interventions that address communication barriers, and the impact of policy reform on disparities in care.
Railroads and Price Discrimination: The Roles of Competition, Information, and Regulation

I evaluate railroad price discrimination in three periods: 1870–1886, before the passage of the Interstate Commerce Act; 1945–1975, when rates were regulated but railroads faced extensive intermodal competition; and 1980–2010, after the passage of major regulatory reforms. While price discrimination was widespread in each period, the specific practices varied as the nature of competition, regulation, and the information available to decision-makers changed. The Act focused heavily on price discrimination, and limited some practices while encouraging others. One major weakness of the Act was the restrictions that were imposed on pricing practices that could lead to cost reductions and productivity improvements.
Preparation and characterization of a novel tobramycin-containing antibacterial collagen film for corneal tissue engineering

Corneal disease is a major cause of blindness and keratoplasty is an effective treatment method. However, clinical treatment is limited due to a severe shortage of high-quality allogeneic corneal tissues and the bacterial infection after corneal transplantation. In this study, we develop a novel artificial and antibacterial collagen film (called Col-Tob) for corneal repair. In the Col-Tob film, the tobramycin, which is an aminoglycoside antibiotic to treat various types of bacterial infections, was cross-linked by 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethyl aminopropyl) carbodiimide and N-hydroxysuccinimide onto the collagen. Physical properties, antibacterial property and biocompatibility of the films were characterized. The results indicate that the film is basically transparent and has appropriate mechanical properties. Cell experiments show that human corneal epithelial cells could adhere to and proliferate well on the film. Most importantly, the film exhibits excellent antibacterial effect in vitro. Lamellar keratoplasty shows that the Col-Tob film can be sutured in rabbit eyes and are epithelialized completely in 15 ± 5 days, and their transparency is restored quickly in the first month. Corneal rejection reaction, neovascularization and keratoconus are not observed within 3 months. This film, which can be prepared in large quantities and at low cost,should have potential application in corneal repair.
Dynamic stability of under hoist transmission jacks

Abstract Under hoist transmission jacks are indispensable tools for vehicle service and maintenance. They are critical due to their high height/base width ratio, large carried weights and size, poor visibility. This work moves from the analysis of an actual accident where a trans-jack overturned; this event is one of manual handling injuries, usually classified as being struck by an object and or equipment in statistical reports. Requirements to achieve a good stability are here studied and defined; more in detail, the dynamic stability of a traveling transmission jack changing its speed has been studied as well as the stability of a transmission jack suddenly stopped due to wheel impingement since, up to now, there is not specific directive addressing these conditions. Results have demonstrated that the instability while translating is not likely to take place for usual geometries; it could become more critical for higher center of mass positions, lower points of application of the force (for example when using feet instead of hands), and for lower carried weights. On the contrary, the instability due to a sudden stop represents a real possibility; it becomes more critical for higher center of mass heights, higher pushing forces, or higher points of application of the force. The introduction of a translation speed limit is therefore strongly recommended. Other operative advice are that higher points of application of the pushing/pulling force are convenient when changing the traveling speed of a transmission jack, while lower handles position should be used while moving at constant speed.
Construction of a new warehouse as well as conversion of an existing hall for production including machine equipment

In order to improve the process processes, an existing warehouse will be converted into a production hall and a new hall will be built and the machine equipment will be purchased.
Asymptotic symmetries: from concepts to observations

At its core, Nature is described by gauge systems such as electrodynamics and gravitation. Such theories are written in terms of redundant quantum fields, but it was recently realized that some of these redundancies are, in fact, genuine symmetries. The corresponding transformations are known as asymptotic symmetries, a prominent example of which is the intriguing Bondi-Metzner-Sachs (BMS) group relevant to gravitational radiation. Accordingly, the purpose of this project is to study asymptotic symmetries along three axes. Firstly, look for their experimental signatures, such as memory effects or Berry phases. The latter are uncharted territory, so many of their aspects remain to be clarified; besides, their scope goes well beyond high-energy physics, as analogous phases exist in shallow water dynamics. Secondly, address the conceptual issue of field-dependent central charges occurring in asymptotic symmetry algebras of various gauge systems; this feature is radically new for symmetries in Nature, and has the potential to overturn many of our preconceptions about symmetries in general. Thirdly, relate representations of asymptotic symmetry algebras to Faddeev-Kulish dressing; this reformulation would open the door to countless applications and to a conceptual leap in our understanding of both particles physics and quantum gravity.
Unpacking Interunit Knowledge Transfer in Multinational Enterprises

We examine the success of knowledge transfer within an MNE network by unpacking aggregate knowledge flows into individual projects. We assess knowledge transfer performance along two dimensions: utilization of transferred knowledge and transfer cost. We argue that the substitutive versus complementary nature of subunits' activities is a key determinant of knowledge utilization at the target subunit. Further, we posit that headquarters' incentives and monitoring are crucial factors affecting both the utilization and transfer cost dimensions. Our empirical results, based on 141 individual intersubunit knowledge transfer projects involving 49 subunits in 12 European countries largely support our arguments. Our methodology highlights the fact that aggregate measures of interunit knowledge flows can be misleading since they may include individual projects with widely differing levels of success. Copyright (C) 2015 Strategic Management Society.
Risk assessment of combined exposure to environmental biological and chemical factors on man

The paper provides the results of experimental risk assessment of exposure to a biological factor combined with a chemical factor, which present with the protein-bearing dust and sulfur dioxide. The regularities and specific features of the functioning of the body's physiological systems have been revealed in the development of responses to combined exposure to biological and chemical factors, which show that the response may take three basic paths: sensitization, allergopathy, and toxic allergopathy. The essentials of the methodology evaluating and predicting the nature of the biological effects of a response in the experimental study of combined exposure to biological and chemical factors of the nature have been developed.
Delta P instrument for oxidation measurement.

An apparatus for measuring DELTA P in coal is described which comprises: (a) a plurality of closed metallic coal sample cups; (b) a gas manifold flow connected to each of said sample cups by way of a separate electric valve and said manifold being connected to a source of methane by way of electric valve means and connectable to a source of vacuum by way of electric valve means; (c) a pressure transducer connected to said manifold and adapted to measure absolute gas pressure in the manifold, and (d) processing means adapted to actuate said valves to sequentially (1) introduce vacuum to evacuate the manifold and one or more sample cups; (2) introduce methane gas to the manifold and saturate one or more coal samples therewith; (3) close sample cup valves and evacuate the manifold; and (4) selectively open individual sample cup valves. The processing means is also adapted to measure and record pressure in the manifold at short time intervals to indicate the pressure rise in the manifold with passage of time, thereby obtaining the DELTA P index fore the coal sample.
CHEMICAL KINETICS OF OZONATION AND OTHER PROCESSES USED FOR THE TREATMENT OF WASTEWATER CONTAINING PHARMACEUTICALS: A REVIEW

In the last decade, considerable interest has developed regarding the presence of pharmaceuticals and threat due to their presence in the water but comparatively little has been studied to understand and counter the potential effects of these pharmaceuticals. A number of reports about the ozone treatment of pharmaceutical wastewater have been published over the years but no comprehensive review has been published, especially during the last decade. Thus the aim of this paper is to present a review of treatment of wastewater containing pharmaceuticals by ozone and other advanced oxidation processes. An attempt has been made to assess the effect of ozonation and kinetics of different chemical reactions taking place during the treatment of wastewater mainly containing pharmaceuticals. It was observed that rate of degradation of some of the pharmaceuticals, especially antibiotics, is affected greatly by pH i.e. ozonation rate improved at higher pH compared to low. For the processes studied, it can be concluded that high removal efficiencies for pharmaceuticals can be achieved by alkaline ozonation and O3/H2O2. The study will give technical overview and useful information to the engineers and researchers who will work for the betterment of research activities in this field in future.
Wave Model for Atomic Systems

In the first chapter from Volume I, we have shown that the normal curves C of the wave surface of a system described by the Schrödinger equation, can be used to calculate the constants of motion of the system. We show that the motions of the electrons can be separated, and the projection of the C curve from the R 3 N space of coordinates on the space x a , y a , z a of the electron e a , denoted by C a , can be calculated with the aid of the central field approximation. Our method is similar to the central field method, applied in the frame of the atomic and molecular orbitals model. The energy of the system is calculated with the aid of the Bohr quantization relation, which is valid for the C a curves. The accuracy of our calculations is comparable to the accuracy of the Hartree–Fock method.
The record of plume-arc interaction in the Southern São Francisco Craton – Insights from the Pitangui greenstone belt

Greenstone belts are important windows to the geodynamic evolution of the early Earth. Comprehensive and continuous stratigraphic columns of greenstone belt sections are rarely preserved in South America due to polyphasic deformation, metamorphism and recycling at the cratonic margins and thick regolith layers mainly yielded by heavy weathering. Some recent studies in rocks intersected by drill cores have been pivotal to unveil the stratigraphy of Archean and Paleoproterozoic belts in covered greenstone belts in the São Francisco and Amazonian cratons. This work investigates drill cores from the Pitangui Greenstone belt (PGB), in the Southern São Francisco Craton (SSFC). Rapid localized tectonic transformations are revealed by lithogeochemistry. Two distinct lithochemical associations occur spatially intercalated. The first one is the komatiite-tholeiite association that presents plume signature (low LREE/HREE and no negative HFSE anomalies), with associated low Al2O3/TiO2 and elevated (Gd/Yb)N indicative of a garnet-bearing source, which was also slightly depleted, as suggested by the subchondritic Nb/Ta ratios. In contrast the arc-basalts, andesites and graywackes association displays high LREE/HREE and negative Nb and Ti signatures, which may indicate a subduction-like environment or of crustal contamination. Important part of the subduction-like package are the Nb-enriched basaltic andesites and related volcaniclastic rocks. The presence of this lithotype indicates that metasomatism of the mantle by slab-derived melts was probably an important mechanism in the PGB. It is argued that the assemblages mark a transient stratigraphy from a thick mafic-ultramafic domain generated in an oceanic-plateau to an overlying volcaniclastic-sedimentary dominated package likely generated in an arc-like environment at 2.77 Ga. The intercalation of plume and arc products in the PGB is interpreted as an example of plume-arc interaction, which seems to have been more common in the Archean, as evidenced by numerous occurrences interpreted as such worldwide.
INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

The project brings together partners - mainly local authorities - with a shared vision of employment and equality. They experience COMPLEX STRUCTURAL SHIFTS in local labour markets. Due to economic crisis and financial distress, they lack opportunities to create more effective and inclusive employment strategies. In a meantime, many social groups in these local spaces - MIGRANTS in general, and ROMA in particular - face substantial difficulties to integrate into the labour market. They become relocated on the margins of the local economy, being often stigmatized and socially excluded. Until relatively recently, the local authorities involved in the project have not been able to effectively address this issue. To bridge this gap, our project will create an exchange of policies and strategies to improve the partners’ labour markets. As the FRONTLINE AGAINST LABOUR EXCLUSION, local authorities have a vital role to play in achieving more equal local employment agendas.
The project’s global aim is to fully address the INTERREG IVC programme priority “Employment, human capital and education”. The project will create an INTERREGIONAL TRANSFER OF KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE to stimulate more inclusive and sustainable employment policies. It also enables the partners to tackle discrimination and unemployment by analysing and discussing existing policies, strategies and scenarios. The partners will focus on INNOVATIVE WAYS OF ENHANCING LOCAL LABOUR MARKETS and define strategies to improve the situation of the disadvantaged. The project’s objective is to understand the relation between local labour dynamics and patterns of migration, but also to facilitate the CROSS-FERTILISATION of ideas and practice. The innovativeness of the project lies in its topic and methodology, but also in addressing issues on the creation of inclusive work environments and the stimulation of employment.
The project consists of 8 SEMINARS and 11 REGIONAL CONSULTATION MEETINGS and develops different TOOLS to stimulate and improve local employment while making it more equal. The seminars correspond to the needs on the ground and are to be organized in various locations, involving different STAKEHOLDERS from diverse institutional backgrounds. The partners develop INNOVATIVE POLICIES towards discriminated groups (migrant and Roma populations, and in a broader context youngsters and long term unemployed) and address the main problems faced by these groups in relation to employment, training and inclusion. By doing so, they will test innovative tools developed by the ILO (International Labour Organization) on promotion of fair employment opportunities. Indeed, Europe needs INCREASED EMPLOYABILITY and INVESTMENT IN HUMAN CAPITAL. Our project strives to put these issues on the interregional agenda, making them more visible, better understood and easier operationalized in local contexts.
Dna mimetics: synthetic molecular duplexes

Precise control of macroscopic properties at molecular level is one of the biggest challenges of modern science. Nature accomplishes this by adding information to matter, and organizes chemical system of nonliving components into living, biological systems. Inspired by the most fascinating nature’s information system, the DNA, and using its basic structural elements, modular and highly flexible synthesis of novel chemical information carrying system will be performed. This will enable the preparation of the desired sequence of H-bonding recognition sites. The prepared short oligomeric sequences will be used to explore robustness of synthetic sequences for the formation of duplexes. By quantitative assessment of multivalent recognition of complementary sequences and imperfections in the duplex formation of non-complementary and defective sequences, valuable information on the structural features and fidelity of supramolecular assembly formation of various sequences will be obtained. This will give insight into reliability and predictability, in other words programmability, of the proposed synthetic recognition sequences to form molecular duplexes. Reliable formation of synthetic duplexes would allow precise control over supramolecular interactions and will lay the foundation for formation of smart advanced materials with unprecedented mechanical, electronic and photochemical properties.
COMPOSITION FOR DRESSING CUTANEOUS LESIONS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

The invention relates to a composition for cutaneous lesion dressing of cutaneous leishmanial lesions, comprising, based on the total weight of the composition: - 10.0 weight percent to 35 weight percent of a one or more diols, selected from the group comprising 1,2-propylene glycol, 1,2-pentanediol, 1,3- butanediol and 2,2'-[Ethane-1,2-diylbis(oxy)]di(ethan-1-ol) - 2.0 weight percent to 20 weight percent of at least one first film-forming agent, selected from one or more of a cellulose derivative, hemicellulose, a hemicellulose derivative, chitosan, a chitosan derivative, or oligoglucosamines, - 0.2 to 25.0 weight percent of at least one elastic second film-forming agent, selected from one or more thickening agents, - 0.2 to 25.0 weight percent of one or more polymeric surfactant - 0.005 to 0.5 weight percent chlorate-free chlorite - water adding up to 100.0 weight percent.
Discovering Cooperative Relationships of Chromatin Modifications in Human T Cells Based on a Proposed Closeness Measure

Eukaryotic transcription is accompanied by combinatorial chromatin modifications that serve as functional epigenetic markers. Composition of chromatin modifications specifies histone codes that regulate the associated gene. Discovering novel chromatin regulatory relationships are of general interest.Based on the premise that the interaction of chromatin modifications is hypothesized to influence CpG methylation, we present a closeness measure to characterize the regulatory interactions of epigenomic features. The closeness measure is applied to genome-wide CpG methylation and histone modification datasets in human CD4+T cells to select a subset of potential features. To uncover epigenomic and genomic patterns, CpG loci are clustered into nine modules associated with distinct chromatin and genomic signatures based on terms of biological function. We then performed Bayesian network inference to uncover inherent regulatory relationships from the feature selected closeness measure profile and all nine module-specific profiles respectively. The global and module-specific network exhibits topological proximity and modularity. We found that the regulatory patterns of chromatin modifications differ significantly across modules and that distinct patterns are related to specific transcriptional levels and biological function. DNA methylation and genomic features are found to have little regulatory function. The regulatory relationships were partly validated by literature reviews. We also used partial correlation analysis in other cells to verify novel regulatory relationships.The interactions among chromatin modifications and genomic elements characterized by a closeness measure help elucidate cooperative patterns of chromatin modification in transcriptional regulation and help decipher complex histone codes.
Geothermica - era net cofund geothermal

Europe is challenged to increase the share of renewable energy for heating and cooling, industrial processes, power generation and energy storage. Geothermal energy is a vastly under-utilized indigenous, clean, low footprint and continuously available energy resource, and thus uniquely positioned to substantially contribute to a safe and secure energy supply of Europe’s Energy Union. Hitherto only utilized in choice markets and in only a few geographical regions, GEOTHERMICA’s objective is to combine the financial resources and know-how of 16 geothermal energy research and innovation programme owners and managers from 13 countries, to launch joint actions that demonstrate and validate novel concepts of geothermal energy utilization within the energy system and that identify paths to commerciality. Joint actions comprise joint calls and coordination activities, which will strengthen Europe’s geothermal energy sector by building a tightly interconnected and well-coordinated network of European funding agents. For a first joint call, some € 30 million will be made available for a small number of major demonstration projects. Joint calls will have a strong industry participation with a targeted 50% contribution towards work programs and budgets of successful proposals. In addition to joint programming and joint calls, a number of additional activities will be undertaken to develop shared and deep knowledge, to promote operational excellence, to exchange good practices in the realm of support policies, and to define strategic recommendations related to long-lasting and durable joint pursuits of research and innovation. Ultimately, a strong public sector will complement the research and innovation community as well as Europe’s geothermal industry sector to build an overall strong European geothermal energy sector ready to contribute to the European Energy Union, the implementation of the SET Plan as specified by the SET Plan Roadmap.