SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Orthogonal Gaussian Process for Automatic Age Estimation

Age Estimation from facial images has been receiving increasing interest due to its important applications. Among the existing age estimation algorithms, the personalized approaches have been shown to be the most effective ones. However, most of the person-specific approaches (e.g. MTWGP [1], AGES [2], WAS [3]) rely heavily on the availability of training images across different ages for a single subject, which is very difficult to satisfy in practical applications. In order to overcome this problem, we propose a new approach to age estimation, called Orthogonal Gaussian Process (OGP). Compared to standard Gaussian Process, OGP is much more efficient while maintaining the discriminatory power of the standard Gaussian Process. Based on OGP, we further propose an improvement of OGP called anisotropic OGP (A-OGP) to enhance the age estimation performance. Extensive experiments are conducted to demonstrate the state-of-the-art estimation accuracy of our new algorithm on several public-domain face aging datasets: FG-NET face dataset with 82 different subjects, Morph Album 1 dataset with more than 600 subjects, and Morph Album 2 with about 20,000 different subjects.
Early effect of dutasteride added to alpha-1 blocker therapy for patients with lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia

Objective To investigate the hypothesis that 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors exert early ameliorative effects on voiding and storage symptoms in men with lower urinary tract symptom-associated benign prostatic hyperplasia. Methods This was a prospective study involving the participation of eight outpatient clinics in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The patients received dutasteride (0.5 mg) once daily orally for 24 weeks as an add-on to their ongoing therapy with an alpha-1 blocker. The study patients recorded their urinary symptoms every day for 14 days after starting dutasteride. The International Prostate Symptom Score, prostate volume, uroflowmetry results, and residual urine volume were checked at 3 and 6 months after starting dutasteride. Results A total of eighty-eight patients participated in the present study; 74 were eligible for analysis of the early effects of dutasteride. The median age was 69.6 years (range 54–89), the median prostate volume was 50.3 mL (range 24.7–103.3) and the median International Prostate Symptom Score was 17.6 (range 8–35). The proportion of patients with International Prostate Symptom Score improvements (≥3 points, or ≥25%) or 3 points or more decreased International Prostate Symptom Score were defined effective, 37 (50.0%) and 47 (63.5%) experienced improvement at 1 month after administration, respectively. Conclusion This is the first prospective clinical study to show the early beneficial effects of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors for lower urinary tract symptom-associated benign prostatic hyperplasia. Patients with severe symptoms were found to be responsive to dutasteride. The influence of the placebo effect was not denied. Further study is necessary.
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Guidelines for treatment of lice in sheep with long wool based on a model of the development of wool damage

This study used a model of the development of wool damage caused by lice in long wool to examine the conditions under which treatment of the sheep is advisable on an economic basis.The model uses the proportion of a flock showing visible signs of rubbing and the number of days until the next shearing to compare the cost of treatment (product plus labour) with production losses because of the reduction in wool value caused by lice. From the model output, guidelines are provided to inform producers of the most cost-effective option for lice control.Under normal conditions, if there are any signs of rubbing ≥140 days before shearing, then treatment was the best option. If signs of wool damage are not observed until there are ≤70 days before shearing, then the most cost-effective option is to not treat at all. Between these two periods, the time period in which not treating is the most cost-effective option decreases as the number of sheep visibly affected by lice increases. At higher wool values (A$70/head vs A$35), the option to treat is brought forward approximately 25 days, whereas at a low wool value (A$17.50/head) the period in which no treatment is the most cost-effective is extended by approximately 25 days. Treating only the visibly affected sheep is the best option only for a very short time for all wool values and treatment costs.The model provides guidelines for control of lice in long wool to minimise the net cost of infestation and limit unnecessary pesticide use.
IL-22 in the endometriotic milieu promotes the proliferation of endometrial stromal cells via stimulating the secretion of CCL2 and IL-8.

Interleukin-22 (IL-22) is a member of the IL-10 cytokine family and plays critical roles in inflammation, immune surveillance, and tissue homeostasis. However, whether IL-22 regulates the growth of endometrial stromal cells (ESCs), and participates in the pathogenesis of endometriosis remain unclear. In this study, we found that the expression of IL-22 and it receptors (IL-22R1 and IL-10R2) in eutopic endometrium and ectopic lesion of women with endometriosis was higher than that from healthy control. Recombinant human IL-22 (rhIL-22) stimulated the proliferation of ESCs in a dosage-dependent manner. On the contrary, anti-human IL-22 neutralizing antibody inhibited the proliferation of ESCs in vitro. The stimulatory effect of IL-22 on the proliferation of ESCs could be reversed by inhibitor of STAT5, ERK1/2 or AKT signal pathway. However, blocking STAT3, JNK or P38 signal pathway had no these effects. By Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and flow cytometry assay, we demonstrated the rhIL-22 not only stimulate the secretion of CCL2 and IL-8, but also significantly up-regulate the expression of IL-8 receptor CXCR1 on ESCs. Meanwhile, STAT5, ERK1/2 and or AKT signal inhibitors could abrogate the increase of CCL2, IL-8 and CXCR1 levels induced by rhIL-22. However, rhIL-22 had not similar influence on CCL2 receptor CCR2. Our current results suggested that the higher level of IL-22 and it receptors in eutopic endometrium may stimulate the expression of CCL2, IL-8/CXCR1, and further promote the growth of ESCs possibly through activating STAT5, MAPK/ERK1/2 and or AKT signal pathways, which may be involved in the occurrence and development of endometriosis.
A Deeper Look into the Thermodynamic Perfection of the Debye Equation of State for Helium-3

Abstract A new form of a state equation for helium-3 in wide range of temperature and pressure, based on a conceptual extrapolation from the Debye equation for specific heat of solid materials was previously developed. A deeper look into the performance of the state equation was recently considered necessary and valuable, due to some feedback from cryogenic applications. The evaluation of has been conducted with the Gruneisen parameter along isobar and isotherms, cubic sound velocity – pressure linearity, enthalpy and entropy at low pressures, and the virial coefficients as the benchmarks. Some similar analysis was applied to helium-4 for the sake of analogizing the common behavior of these isotopes, particularly in the critical region. The results confirmed the good thermodynamic perfection of the Debye state equation for helium-3 in most areas on the phase diagram as declared before.
Recording sound on cinema films by compact disc

Device for controlling the projection of sound films by the reproduction of sound associated with the images, using a compact disc type of laser reader or any other type. With the recording of all or part of the related sound being carried out by the compact disc system, complete control of the reading (starting up, compensation for cuts, interruption and finishing) is achieved by reading the digital data written on the conventional sound track and by the installation on the reader assembly of a matched interface, controlled by the programmable internal microprocessor and associated with a decoding module.
Innovative tank design and groundbreaking infrastructure model to enhance the availability of renewable energy by collecting, storing and transporting hydrogen, biomethane, nitrogen and lng

The depleting reserves and the increasingly high cost of extraction are making oil difficult to access. The development and
promotion of abundant and clean alternatives such as liquid hydrogen, liquid biomethane, nitrogen (all renewable fuels) and
LNG is becoming a necessity. These gaseous fuels are among the serious options to be considered. Hydrogen, for example,
can be produced anywhere where there is water and a source of electricity. And hydrogen-fueled vehicles emit no
greenhouse gases or other pollutants. During combustion, hydrogen produces only water vapour.
However, these fuels have significant infrastructure and transport limitations. Hydrogen is currently expensive also because
is difficult to handle and store. The same applies to fuels like LNG.
The current method of transporting LNG and other gas-based fuels like hydrogen, biomethane and nitrogen, is the cryogenic
tanker. Specialised driver/operator training, and expensive equipment is required to handle these tanker—trailers and as
such, there is often limited infrastructure for them outside states with large petrochemical industries. This limited transport
infrastructure has, in turn, led to limited support infrastructure.
GGLS has developed the GBG™, lightweight composite tanks for collecting, transporting and storing cryogenic materials,
specifically gaseous fuels. These patented tanks can be used as an integral part of a system to maintain a continuous
cryogenic gas supply or as on board fuel tanks for use in road vehicles, particularly heavy trucks, coaches, buses and vans
or for rail, marine and aircraft applications.
GBG™ innovative tanks are capable of revolutionising the collection, distribution and storage at the point of use of
renewable fuels in both cryogenic and gaseous forms. Indeed, rather than transferring fuel, the GBG™ system is based on
exchanging tanks, which are more safely and securely refilled under controlled conditions.
Morphometry of glaciovolcanic edifices from Iceland: Types and evolution

The morphology of glaciovolcanoes is considered one of the distinctive characteristics of their ice-confining eruption environment. However, a thorough morphometric analysis of a large number of glaciovolcanic edifices has never been performed. Based on semi-automatic geomorphometric mapping, we present a morphometric database of 155 glaciovolcanic edifices within the Icelandic neovolcanic zones, formed during the last 0.78 Ma. This database enables a comprehensive analysis of the morphometric diversity of a large suite of glaciovolcanic edifices. Sheet-like formations, however, are not considered due to lack of data. Using three planimetric measurements (basal length, average basal width and average summit plateau width) and their ratios, three main morphometric groups can be distinguished in a ternary diagram: 1) conical edifices with no or small summit plateaus, 2) linear ridges and 3) flat-topped edifices (subdivided into equidimensional and elongated). All three groups contain edifices with and without lava caps. These morphometric groups can be fitted to the commonly accepted terminology for cone/mound, tindar and tuya. However, since lava caps occur in all morphometric groups, a grouping based on its existence is not practical. This suggests that by adding the descriptor “lava-capped” to any of the three classes may be a useful way to refine the classification. Based on the ternary diagram, ridges are the most morphometrically distinct glaciovolcanic edifice, because of their extreme elongation, followed by flat-topped edifices and finally conical edifices. However, morphometric parameters cannot be used singlehanded to identify glaciovolcanic edifices from other types of volcanic edifices such as composite volcanoes, shields or submarine volcanoes, and should always be complemented with other observations. The glaciovolcanic edifice volumes range from 0.15 · 10 −2 km 3 to 32 km 3 . Conical edifices are the smallest (<0.1 km 3 ) and the group of flat-topped edifices has the largest edifices (>1 km 3 ). Overall, with growth three morphological evolutions can be considered: (A) an initial eruptive fissure concentrates into one vent generating an equidimensional edifice, that either can be a conical or a flat-topped edifice; (B) the edifice maintains its elongation, suggesting that a fissure is the dominating vent structure, and during continued eruption develops significant summit plateaus, generating elongated flat-topped edifices; and (C) the edifice increases in elongation because the fissure lengthens during the eruption, and a plateau-building stage does not occur, producing increasingly elongated ridges. • We present a morphometric database of 155 Icelandic glaciovolcanic edifices. • This enables analysis of the morphometric diversity of glaciovolcanic edifices. • Three main morphometric groups can be distinguished in a ternary diagram. • 1) conical edifices 2) linear ridges and 3) flat-topped edifices • Morphometry cannot be used singlehanded to identify glaciovolcanic edifices.
Indirect Calorimetry Reveals That Better Monitoring of Nutrition Therapy in Pediatric Intensive Care Is Needed

Monitoring nutrition therapy is essential in the care of critically ill children, but the risk of nutrition failure seems to remain. The aims of the present study were to examine the prevalence of underfeeding, adequate feeding, and overfeeding in mechanically ventilated children and to identify barriers to the delivery of nutrition support.Children aged 0-14 years who fulfilled the criteria for indirect calorimetry were enrolled in this prospective, observational study and were studied for up to 5 consecutive days. Actual energy intake was recorded and compared with the required energy intake (measured energy expenditure plus 10%); energy intake was classified as underfeeding (<90% of required energy intake), adequate feeding (90%-110%), or overfeeding (>110%). The reasons for interruptions to enteral and parenteral nutrition were recorded.In total, 104 calorimetric measurements for 140 total days were recorded for 30 mechanically ventilated children. Underfeeding, adequate feeding, and overfeeding occurred on 21.2%, 18.3%, and 60.5% of the 104 measurement days, respectively. There was considerable variability in the measured energy expenditure between children (median, 37.2 kcal/kg/d; range, 16.81-66.38 kcal/kg/d), but the variation within each child was small. Respiratory quotient had low sensitivity of 21% and 27% for detecting underfeeding and overfeeding, respectively. Fasting for procedures was the most frequent barrier that led to interrupted nutrition support.The high percentage of children (~61%) who were overfed emphasizes the need to measure energy needs by using indirect calorimetry.
From safe systems to patient safety.

In this introduction we summarize the contributions to the Fourth International Conference Information Technology in Health Care: Socio-technical Approaches. We argue that putting to use information systems in health care is a difficult and winding road. Systems may even compromise instead of improving patient safety. Designing and implementing systems requires a thorough understanding of the context in which technology is being used. But this understanding should also lead to better design and implementation methods. Therefore this conference wishes to address the challenges of safe systems and patient safety, ten years after the publication of the landmark reports on human error and quality of health care by the Institute of Medicine.
The distribution of vascular plants in Banronsan (Mt.) at Jeongseon Gangwon-do, Korea

To study the distribution of vascular plants in Banronsan (Mt.) located in Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do, Korea. The vascular flora in Banronsan (Mt.) were surveyed a total of four times-three times from May 2010 to October 2010, and once in August 2012. This result revealed 447 taxa in total: 89 families, 278 genera, 390 species, four subspecies, 47 varieties, and six form. In the flora of this area, 15 taxa were Korean endemic plants including Aconitum pseudolaeve Nakai, Lysimachia coreana Nakai, and Saussurea macrolepis (Nakai) Kitam., and 17 taxa were rare and endangered plants of Korea including Astragalus koraiensis Y.N. Lee, Pseudostellaria japonica Pax, and Paeonia japonica (Makino) Miyabe and Takeda. Three taxa were found as a special forest conservation species designated by the Korea Forest Service including Delphinium maackianum Regel and Daphne pseudomezereum var. koreana (Nakai) Hamaya. Besides, 76 taxa were found to be specific floristic plants designated by the Ministry of Environment, whereas naturalized plants in this area were 32 taxa. Resource plants were categorized by usage into eight groups: 189 edible, four fiber, 127 medical, 48 ornamental, 150 pasturing, three industrial, 10 dyeing, and eight timber plants.
Projection on Suitable Sub-surface Selected in Indoor Environment

AbstractTraditional projection environments were characterized by static projectors projecting at specialized surfaces. The recent advent of pico projector-camera pair embedded into mobile devices provides flexibility to project in environments previously considered as unsuitable. One of the major challenges for such systems is to automatically select the best portion from a cluttered environment suitable for projection. In this paper we propose a scheme to select the most appropriate projection surface and then make a confined projection in the selected area. The decision for suitability is taken based upon the color homogeneity and the size of the candidate surface; while for finding the correspondence between the surface and projection contents an existing perfect map based spatial encoded pattern is suggested. By performing spatial decoding in only regions suitable for projection; the search space for spatial decoding is greatly reduced. Experiments show encouraging results.Keywordspico projectorsprojection surfacespatially encoded patternfeature correspondence
UM NOVO EDIFÍCIO DE FERRAMENTAS DE AÇO EM PÓ (PARA TRABALHAR MADEIRA)

A NOVA FERRAMENTA GARANTE UMA DURAÇÃO SUPERIOR A 55 % EM COMPARAÇÃO COM AS FERRAMENTAS CRIADAS COM AÇOS TRADICIONAIS, A UM PREÇO COMPETITIVO. A ferramenta EGUAGLIERA 'LA QUALIDADE * individual * MONDIAL E SÃO" DI INTERESTE PARA OUTROS SECTORes.
A dynamic flow model for constrained Delay Tolerant Networks

Due to network partitioning and intermittent connectivity, one of the most challenging problems in Delay-Tolerant Networks (DTNs) is routing. Namely, an efficient routing scheme should deliver messages properly to achieve a high performance, such as delivery ratio and delivery delay, etc. When considering bandwidth and storage constraints, the routing problem becomes more complicated. This paper investigates such routing problem in bandwidth and storage-constrained DTNs. We firstly formulate the problem of routing in constrained DTNs into multi-commodity dynamic flow problem and then propose our routing scheme based on classical algorithm, named as Optimal Global Routing (OGR). Our OGR is finally evaluated on publicly available data trace RollerNet against three other related protocols. The results show that OGR can achieve high performance on delivery ratio, delay and hop.
Discardless – strategies for the gradual elimination of discards in european fisheries

The European Union has committed to the gradual elimination of discarding. DiscardLess will help provide the knowledge, tools and technologies as well as the involvement of the stakeholders to achieve this. These will be integrated into Discard Mitigation Strategies (DMS) proposing cost-effective solutions at all stages of the seafood supply chain. The first focus is on preventing the unwanted catches from ever being caught. This will promote changes in gear using existing and innovative selectivity technology, and changes in fishing tactics based on fishers’ and scientists’ knowledge.  The second focus is on making best use of the unavoidable unwanted catch. We will detail technical and marketing innovations from the deck, through the supply chain to the final market, including monitoring, traceability and valorization components. DiscardLess will evaluate the impacts of discarding on the marine environment, on the economy, and across the wider society. We will evaluate these impacts before, during and after the implementation of the landing obligation, allowing comparison between intentions and outcomes. Eliminating discards is as much a societal challenge as a fishery management one, so we will also evaluate stakeholders’ perception of discards. DiscardLess will describe the changes in management and the associated governance structures needed to cement the process. We will propose approaches to managing discards in a range of case study fisheries across Europe, encompassing differences in specific discarding issues. All these innovations will be combined in integrated Internet based interactive programs (DMS toolbox) that will help fishers to evaluate the present and future situation and to take a more qualified decision of how to adjust to the new regime.  Also, we will disseminate the outcome of the project and maximize knowledge transfer across Europe through an educational environment – teaching the next generation – as well as more conventional routes.