SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
The use of discrete fracture network simulations in the design of horizontal hillslope drainage networks in fractured rock

Abstract Characteristics of fracture networks are explored in a discrete fracture network framework to provide design guidelines for horizontal drainage networks in fractured rock. Central to the study is defining how fracture attributes relate to fracture network structure and network-scale fluid flow, and in turn, how flow characteristics of fracture networks influence horizontal drain length and orientation. Multiple realizations of stochastic fracture networks, generated from both synthetic and field-specific data sets, serve as a basis for understanding physical fracture network structure and resultant global flow and for performing intersection analyses of hillslope drains with flowing fractures. Study results indicate that the logarithm of the standard deviation of fracture transmissivity, log( σ T ), is the single most important attribute for drainage network design, as higher values of log( σ T ) describe heterogeneous flow patterns where only a small portion of the network conducts a significant quantity of fluid. Thus recommended drain lengths for intersecting significantly conductive fractures increase with increases in log( σ T ). Fracture trace length, orientation, and density also play a role, albeit secondary to the distribution of transmissivity, in defining drain length as a function of drain orientation relative to the mean fracture set orientation. The spatially discontinuous nature of fracture networks and the wide range in transmissivity values found in natural fracture networks tend to produce high degrees of variability in computed intersection distances between drains and fractures conducting significant quantities of fluid. To account for this variability, a conservative approach is recommended where horizontal drain lengths along a pre-defined orientation are scaled by discrete fracture network computed intersection distances equal to the upper 95th confidence interval.
Screening database to discover donor-acceptor copolymers for intramolecular singlet fission

Singlet fission is a multiple exciton generation process where a singlet exciton splits into two triplet excitons in adjacent chromophore centers, resulting in generation of two electron-hole pair carriers from each absorbed photon. Molecular systems displaying this phenomenon are very desired because they can, for instance, increase the efficiency of solar cells which must possesses both favorable energetics and appropriate electronic coupling. In this context, intramolecular bi-chromophores are particularly interesting in terms of their singlet fission capabilities. Specifically, these donor-acceptor copolymers have both proper electronic structure characteristics and modular molecular architecture. Nonetheless, no rational design principles exist for designing these systems, with the current state-of-the-art being based, primarily, on trial-and-error strategies. Thus, the field is ripe for the insight that can be brought by theoretical work, which has the potential to discover, in silico, new efficient singlet fission compounds.

The objective of the D3AiSF project is to combine state-of-the art computational tools with fundamental concepts of quantum chemistry in order to advance the intramolecular singlet fission field through high-throughput screening of efficient donor-acceptor copolymers and quantum dynamics simulations. The project’s first step involves designing an automated workflow capably of screening large numbers of singlet-fission capable donor-acceptor copolymers based on energy and coupling descriptors. Afterwards, a second stage focuses on the singlet-fission performance of the very best potential candidates, which are evaluated in terms of real time quantum dynamics of the nonadiabatic process, which will ultimately validate their relevance. Overall, this project stimulates both data-based theoretical chemistry and the field of intramolecular singlet fission through the computational design and discovery of novel materials.
Analysis of Large Multi-modal Social Networks: Patterns and a Generator

On-line social networking sites often involve multiple relations simultaneously. While people can build an explicit social network by adding each other as friends, they can also form several implicit social networks through their daily interactions like commenting on people's posts, or tagging people's photos. So given a real social networking system which changes over time, what can we say about people's social behaviors ? Do their daily interactions follow any pattern ? The majority of earlier work mainly mimics the patterns and properties of a single type of network. Here, we model the formation and co-evolution of multi-modal networks emerging from different social relations such as who-adds-whom-as-friend and who-comments-on-whose-post simultaneously. The contributions are the following : (a) we propose a new approach called EigenNetwork Analysis for analyzing time-evolving networks, and use it to discover temporal patterns with people's social interactions; (b) we report inherent correlation between friendship and co-occurrence in on-line settings; (c) we design the first multimodal graph generator xSocial 1 that is capable of producing multiple weighted time-evolving networks, which match most of the observed patterns so far. Our study was performed on two real datasets (Nokia FriendView and Flickr) with 100,000 and 50,000,000 records respectively, each of which corresponds to a different social service, and spans up to two years of activity.
LINEAR FRICTION WELDING MACHINE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

A linear-friction-welding machine and a method of linear friction welding are provided which permit continuous clocking or angular positioning between a pair of workpieces without the complexity and cost associated with making either the weld head or the table of the friction-stir-welding machine rotatable. The linear-friction-welding machine may include a stationary or a movable table, a weld head, and a tapered cylindrical collet, adapted to engage a tapered cylindrical opening of a socket. The socket is either supported by the table or retained by the weld head, to permit controlled, continuous clocking of one of the workpieces, retained by the collet, relative to the other workpiece, which is either supported by the table or retained by the weld head such that the workpieces may be mutually biased and linearly oscillated relative each other.
Dictatorship as experience: a comparative history of everyday life and the 'lived experience' of dictatorship in mediterranean europe (1922-1975)

‘Dictatorship’ conventionally conjures an image of a charismatic, dogmatic (male) leader ruling from on high, through magnetism, propaganda and violence, a pliant population alternately rallied in fervent support or cowed into submission. Such images belie the crucial reality that dictatorships were experienced subjectively – and in some respects put into practice - by the men, women and children who lived (through) them.  Individuals encountered the dictatorial state not only in official policies, propaganda and rituals but also in everyday settings: the market; the factory; the bar; the street; the home. These venues were sites where dictatorships were made – and unmade. Whilst the ‘everyday life history’ of the mid 20th-century dictatorships in Germany, the USSR and (less often) Italy has been compared, this project will be the first to comparatively examine the ‘lived experience’ of dictatorships in four countries bordering the northern Mediterranean: Italy; Spain; Portugal; Greece. Framing this study within the context of Mediterranean Europe allows us to interrogate some of the institutions and cultural practices often assumed to connect and characterize this region and how, if at all, these intersected with the subjective experience of dictatorial rule.  These include: certain family structures and practices; diet; temporal rhythms and spatial dimensions; and the perceived disjuncture between pays leal and pays real. How did Mediterranean populations experience dictatorship? Could shared socio-cultural institutions and practices, if detected, offer common tactics for negotiating daily life? Using a series of analytical concepts including subjectivity and agency, multiplicity, and everyday 'spaces', the project will reveal the complex ways in which dictators' ideology and practices were enacted on an intimate scale and the fragmented and multivalent encounters between individuals and the state which constituted the 'actually-existing' dictatorship.
ZINC/AIR CELL

A zinc/air depolarized cell wherein the anode comprises zinc particles, aqueous alkaline electrolyte, and pyrophosphate based (P<SUB>2</SUB>O<SUB>7</SUB>)<SUP>4 -</SUP> additive. The cell may be in the form of a button cell. The addition of a pyrophosphate containing additive to the zinc anode improves the cell's service life regardless of whether the zinc is amalgamated with mercury or contains zero added mercury. The pyrophosphate based on (P<SUB>2</SUB>O<SUB>7</SUB>) content preferably comprises between about 0.001 and 2 percent by weight of the anode.
The effect of German and Turkish mathematics teachers’ teaching experience on mathematics education values: a cross-comparative study

This study reported the specific findings of a larger comparative study concerning Turkish and German mathematics teachers’ values. The main focus was on the teaching experience of the mathematics teachers. Interactions related to nationality were also of interest. The research methodology employed in this study was a descriptive study. The teachers involved in the study were 27 German and 33 Turkish mathematics teachers. A five-point Likert-type questionnaire was used as the data collection instrument. The data were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics for analysis. Effect size coefficients were also calculated. The results showed that: (a) the teaching experience between the countries has a significant effect on the values and (b) both Turkish and German math teachers’ level of experience does not have a significant impact on their values.
1925 – The frequency of different types of seizures in children suffered from autism and epilepsy

The aim of the study was to analyze the medical history and EEG records of children diagnosed with Autism and Epilepsy in order to assess the frequency of different types of seizures in this group. 30 patients (aged 4-26 years) diagnosed with Children Autism and Epilepsy were included in the study. Based on the interview with parents and video-EEG records the analysis of seizures was carried out. Video-EEG of each patients was performed during sleep. Based on the interview the following types of seizures were found: in 5 patients febrile seizures, in 20 patients partial seizures (in 3 patients generalized), in 11 patients generalized tonic-clonic and tonic seizures, in 5 atypical absence, in 3 simple partial seizures, in 2 mioclonic seizures. The analysis of EEG records revealed that in majority of patients abnormal temporal and parietal activity was observed (in 22 and 20 patients, respectively). In 15 patients generalized seizures were found. One patient was diagnosed with Landau-Kleffner Syndrome. In patients diagnosed with Autism and Epilepsy, complex partial and generalized seizures were the most common types of seizures. In EEG records generalized seizures and abnormal activity appearing mostly in temporal and parietal areas were found.
ICT Tools for the diagnosis of Autoimmune diseases in the Mediterranean Area

I.T.A.M.A. aims to enhance health and quality of life, by improving the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases (MAI), with a focus on the study of celiac disease in the Mediterranean.
The overall objective is activate a network between research and productive environments in the healthcare sectors to develop innovative ICT Tools for the diagnosis of MAI, and related technology transfer tools. The two main outputs produced are:
a) Database and innovative ICT tools to support the diagnosis of celiac disease for Healthcare delivery services.
b) Technology transfer services by modeling production processes based on the project’s results for health companies and specialized enterprises.
In current emergency context, the ITAMA project decided to take actions against  the COVID-19 Pandemic aiming to develop further activities. The  project aims to realize 
- an online tool for the analysis and monitoring of symptoms that could indicate the presence of COVID-19;
- an e-learning platform with educational content regarding the symptoms that may indicate the presence of the virus, indications on social distance, useful rules for protection with the use of masks and other protective clothing, useful rules for one's own hygiene.
The ITAMA project is also in the best conditions to analyse public data online with the methodologies of IA, adapting its DSS and enhancing it with territorial and geographical information to process information and draw up scientific/epidemiological studies. These studies can be used for the purpose of prevention in the area and optimization of medical resources in local health structures.
Greenhouse film covers with tailor-made properties for enhanced performance

FILMCO by Elysee Irrigation Ltd. – a Cyprus-based manufacturer and worldwide supplier of piping and irrigation systems for
agricultural, domestic and public use - will bring to the market a high performance film cover for greenhouses based in nanomaterials
technology, offering significant benefits to growers due to the use of advanced polymer nano-composites. FILMCO
is a greenhouse film that has already probed to provide the growers with energy consumption savings by 24-28%, and
increase their crop production by 20%. FILMCO’s main innovation is the ability to regulate the Photosynthetically active
radiation (PAR) for a given Infrared Radiation (IR), thus controlling the degree of rightness/darkness according to the
location requirements. The novel film will have increased robustness, added to higher pesticide and UV and oxidation
resistance. The film will create a controlled environment in the greenhouse while lowering energy demands, reducing costs
and promoting a better use of resources and higher crop yield. The longer lifespan will also reduce plastic waste and
decrease waste management expenses. Although nanotechnology has emerged in industrial applications over the last
decades, there is no similar commercial product available in the growing greenhouse agriculture market that matches the
benefits and competitive advantages of FILMCO. FILMCO, with TRL 6, is the outcome of a national research project in
which Elysee already demonstrated these promising results benefits for growers, so it became a success history. Via
FILMCO, Elysee estimates a new revenue stream valued at 13.7M€ over the first 5 years of commercialisation, and also will
hire 10 new employees for the production line. The feasibility assessment will address both, business and technological
aspects, aiming to obtain end-user feedback and market knowledge that will be the basis for identifying the steps to take
towards up-scaling the technology and for review the business plan.
Lossy preprocessing

A critical component of  computational processing of data sets is the  `preprocessing' or `compression'  step which is the computation of a \emph{succinct, sufficiently accurate} representation 
of the given data. Preprocessing is ubiquitous and a rigorous mathematical understanding of preprocessing algorithms is crucial in order to reason about and understand the limits of preprocessing.

Unfortunately,  there is no mathematical framework to analyze and objectively compare two preprocessing routines while simultaneously taking into account `all three dimensions' --
 
-- the efficiency of computing the succinct representation, 
-- the space required to store this representation, and  
--  the accuracy with which the original data is captured in the succinct representation.   
 	
 
``The overarching goal of this proposal is the development of a mathematical framework for the rigorous analysis of preprocessing algorithms. ''

We will achieve the goal by designing new algorithmic techniques for  preprocessing, developing a framework of analysis to make qualitative comparisons between various preprocessing routines based on the criteria above and by developing lower bound tools required  
to understand the limitations of preprocessing for concrete problems. 

This project will lift our understanding of algorithmic preprocessing to new heights and lead to a groundbreaking shift in the set of basic research questions attached to the study of preprocessing for specific problems. It will significantly advance the analysis of preprocessing and yield substantial technology transfer between adjacent subfields of computer science such as dynamic algorithms, streaming algorithms, property testing and graph theory.
METHOD FOR PRODUCING MULTI-LAYERED SURFACE STRUCTURES, PARTICLES OR FIBRES

The invention relates to a method for producing multi-layered surface structures, particles or fibres. Said method comprises the following steps: the reactive polycarboxylic acid or a derivative thereof is applied to a flat, particle or fibre-shaped support material which already contains the groups which can react with polycarboxylic acid or a derivative thereof, in order to form a covalent connection or is initially provided with said groups; (b) the carrier material treated in step a is, optionally, heated to between 60 °C to 130 °C, preferably to 80 °C to 120 °C due to acceleration, completion or additional optimisation of the covalent connections; (c) cellulose is applied to the carrier material which can form a covalent connection with the polycarboxylic acid or the derivatives thereof. The invention also relates to the use of the inventive method for producing multi-layered surface structures, particles or fibres for hydrophilizing surfaces, in particular for promoting adhesion between hydrophobic and hydrophilic materials and to improve the washability of synthetic fibres. The surfaces which are hydrophilizied by said method form the flat, particle or fibre-shaped carrier material.
TAPE CARTRIDGE LOADING/UNLOADING APPARATUS

A tape cartridge loading/unloading apparatus having a motor, a shaft which is driven by the motor, a worm gear which is mounted on the shaft in such a manner that it rotates together with the shaft but freely moves axially along the shaft, a first power transmission mechanism which is driven by meshing with the worm gear when the worm gear is at the first axial position on the shaft and the shaft is rotated in a first rotating direction, a first stopper interlocked with the first power transmission mechanism for keeping the worm gear at the first axial position until the first power transmission mechanism is driven by a fixed amount and thereafter for allowing axial movement of the worm gear, a second stopper which keeps the worm gear at a second axial position on the shaft, a second power transmission mechanism which is driven by meshing with the worm gear when the worm gear is at the second axial position and rotated in the first rotating direction, and a third stopper which interlocks with the second power transmission mechanism when the worm gear is at the second axial position and is rotated in a second rotating direction, wherein the third stopper keeps the worm gear at the second axial position until the second power transmission mechanism is driven by a fixed amount and then allows the worm gear to return to the first axial position.
Measuring Engagement as Students Learn Dynamic Systems and Control with a Video Game

The paper presents results of a multi-year quasi-experimental study of student engagement during which a video game was introduced into an undergraduate dynamic systems and control course. The video game, EduTorcs, provided challenges in which students devised control algorithms that drive virtual cars and ride virtual bikes through a simulated game environment. Engagement was conceptualized through the theoretical framework of flow and measured with a technique called the Experience Sampling Method. The study compared engagement and other experiential mea sures in the last year before the game was introduced and in the year in which the game was fully implemented for the first time. Furthermore, the investigation made attempts to find connections between in-the-moment engagement and characteristics of students and situational factors. Finally, the study compared enrollment rates into an advanced level dynamic systems and control course across years, comparing the percentage of students taking the game-based course who chose to pursue the subject further to that of students who took the course without the game.
SIDE-BY-SIDE LACRIMAL INTUBATION THREADER AND METHOD

A device to facilitate insertion or threading of a flexible silicone intubation stent (20) into the lacrimal drainage system of a patient. The device has an oblong hollow semi-rigid probe (30) having the flexible stent (20) releasably secured to its blunted distal end (32). The probe and stent are oriented in a side-by-side configuration and inserted endwise through the punctal opening, down through the nasolacrimal duct and into the nasal cavity. The flexible stent is detached from the distal end of the probe, and the probe withdrawn, leaving the stent in place. The flexible stent can be temporarily secured to the distal end of the probe through a number of means. One preferred way is to friction fit a resilient distal aperture (26) of the stent (20) upon the distal end (32) of the probe (30) and occlude the probe's distal opening (38). The stent is detached by injecting a pressurized fluid through the channel (34) of the probe (30) thereby forcing the distal extremity (22) of the stent (20) to pop off. The proximal extremity (23) of the stent (20) is secured in the patient by an integrated or separate punctal anchor (28).
ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

The invention relates to an electronic component (1) comprising: a base plate (2) having a closed base plate part (2.1) and an at least partially open base plate part (2.2), wherein the at least partially open base plate part (2.2) has a welding collar (2.2.2); a circuit board (3), wherein the circuit board (3) is arranged between the closed base plate part (2.1) and the at least partially open base plate part (2.2); a circuit carrier (4) connected to the circuit board (3), wherein the circuit carrier (4) is accommodated in a recess (3.1) of the circuit board (3) and in a recess (2.2.1) of the at least partially open base plate part (2.2); and a cover element (6) for protecting the circuit carrier (4) from external surroundings, wherein the cover element (6) has a flange area (6.3) which is arranged lying on the welding collar (2.2.2) and is welded to the same. The invention also relates to a method for producing an electronic component (1) of this type.
Eucalyptus lignin valorisation for advanced materials and carbon fibres

Natural resources are being exhausted due to the great demand of their services and the insufficient actions taken for their preservation. Against this background, the use of waste components from industrial activities as raw materials to obtain high value-added products is of great relevance.
Lignin from pulping process is present all over Europe and represents a big source of underexploited material. There is an estimated 70 million tonnes of lignin available from pulping processes worldwide, but much of this is not isolated but burned onsite to provide steam for heat and power production. Until now only about 2% of the lignins available in the pulp and paper industry is commercially used comprising of about 1,000,000 tons/year lignosulphonates originating from sulphite pulping and 104,000 tons/year of kraft lignins produced in the kraft process