SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Cosmic shear analysis of the kilo degree survey: cosmological constraints

Weak gravitational lensing is one of the most promising techniques for probing and mapping the dark matter distribution within our Universe. Using lensing, we can simultaneously measure the total mass, the number of  neutrino species and the global acceleration  of the  cosmic expansion,  offering a direct handle on the mysterious dark energy.  This Marie Sklodowska-Curie action will carry out  one of the most competitive cosmological analyses to date by  measuring cosmic shear from the weak lensing  data acquired by the state-of-the-art European Southern Observatory  Kilo Degree Survey (KiDS). We will place tight constraints  on the theoretical parameters that describe the dark Universe. In addition, this analysis has the potential to reveal which galactic baryonic processes, between active galactic nuclei, sustained stellar winds or supernovae bursts,  effectively feedback on the total matter  density field.

This scientific programme is central to an international collaboration that brings together the Fellow's expertise in theoretical and numerical modelling with world class experts on image processing, galaxy shape and distance estimation, weak lensing  calibration and interpretation. The Fellow will analyze  the KiDS data to its full potential  by employing new methodology and including key ingredients to the analysis, for which his numerical simulations and mock galaxy catalogues are critical. Combined with innovative approaches in the treatment of the astrophysical and systematic uncertainties in weak lensing analyses,  the project will guarantee a high level of precision and  robustness in the resulting cosmological parameter constraints.
Li Lianfang's Contribution to the Textbooks in Late Qing Dynasty and the Early Years of the Republic of China

Li Lianfang,also known as Li Buqing,was one of the important figures in the research of the history of textbooks in late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China.He was not only the introducer and user of the foreign textbooks in late Qing Dynasty,but also the editor and compiler of the new textbooks in early Republic of China and the pioneer in experimenting the early curriculum teaching method which was put forward by Chinese.The textbooks and teacher's books he compiled were used in many different subjects besides basic education,such as the domain of teachers' education,which made great contribution to the development of textbook in modern China.
Coordinating an observation network of networks encompassing satellite and in-situ to fill the gaps in european observations

ConnectinGEO’s primary goal is to link existing coordinated Earth Observation networks with science and technology (S&T) communities, the industry sector and the GEOSS and Copernicus stakeholders. The aim is to facilitate a broader and more accessible knowledge base to support the needs of the GEO Societal Benefit Areas (SBAs) and their users. A broad range of subjects from climate, natural resources and raw materials, to the emerging UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be addressed. A tangible outcome of the project will be a prioritized list of critical gaps within the European Union in observations and the models that translate observations into practice-relevant knowledge. The prioritized list will include the research activities required to address these gaps. Ultimately, this will increase coherency of European observation networks, increase the use of Earth observations for assessments and forecasts and inform the planning for future observation systems through a sustainable approach that will survive beyond the end of this project.

ConnectinGEO has 4 major objectives:
a) Enable a European Network of Earth Observation Networks (ENEON) including space-based, airborne and in-situ observations networks. 
b) Provide a methodology to convert the knowledge needs into a coherent observation and measurement compendium for ENEON strategy and development. 
c) Apply the ConnectinGEO methodology to identify and assess the priority of gaps. 
d) Open the results of the project and exploit them beyond the project end.
Free flaps monitoring by Laser-Doppler Flowmetry in head and neck surgery

Early recognition of free flap vascular impairment is essential for flap salvage attempts. Several methods for surveillance of post-operative flaps are available. Among these, we have extensively used Laser-Doppler Perfusion Flowmetry (LDF) monitoring. We report our experience on this topic and illustrate the advantages and weak points.Over seven years, 110 consecutive free flaps for head and neck reconstruction were monitored using the Periflux System 5000® (Perimed AB, Järfälla, Sweden). In addition to maximum and minimum peaks, a pattern called vasomotion can be detected. Monitoring time lasted from 3 to 7 days, 24/24 h.Six of 110 (5.5%) cases of vascular problems were detected and clinically confirmed. In 5 cases, venous thrombosis was present: 4 patients were successfully treated. In 1 case, both arterial and venous thrombosis occurred. Flowmetry data always showed a more or less sudden disappearance of vasomotion.LDF is a highly sensible, specific and reliable method. It is easy to use and interpret at low cost. Remote monitoring could also be developed.Monitoraggio dei lembi liberi mediante flussometria Laser-Doppler nella chirurgia della testa e del collo.Il riconoscimento precoce della compromissione vascolare del lembo libero è essenziale per i tentativi di salvataggio del lembo. Sono disponibili molti metodi per la sorveglianza postoperatoria dei lembi. Tra questi, abbiamo ampiamente utilizzato la flussometria Laser-Doppler (FLD). Lo scopo del presente articolo è di riportare la nostra esperienza, illustrando vantaggi e punti deboli.In un lasso di tempo di sette anni, sono stati monitorati 110 lembi liberi consecutivi per la ricostruzione della testa e del collo utilizzando Periflux System 5000® (Perimed AB, Järfälla, Svezia). Oltre ai picchi massimi e minimi, veniva rilevato il pattern chiamato vasomotricità. Il tempo di monitoraggio è durato da 3 a 7 giorni, 24/24 h.Sono stati rilevati e clinicamente confermati 6/110 (5,5%) casi di disturbi vascolari. In 5 casi si è verificata una trombosi venosa: 4 di questi sono stati trattati con successo. In 1 caso si è verificata sia trombosi arteriosa che venosa. I dati della flussometria hanno sempre mostrato una più o meno improvvisa scomparsa della vasomotricità.FLD è un metodo altamente sensibile e specifico, quindi molto affidabile. È facile da usare e interpretare con un costo contenuto. Potrebbe essere sviluppato il monitoraggio in remoto.
A debugger tool for vision on humanoid framework

In the RoboCup Standard Platform League (SPL), NAO biped robots are used for all teams in competitions. The robots have two on-board directional cameras and should perform fully autonomous, which requires precise data. The debugging tools always play critical role in developing reliable algorithms and calibrating sensors. In this paper we present a debugger and visualizer for vision of a standard platform league robot. This tool can be utilized for running off-line image processing algorithms aside calibrating the vision parameters like camera offsets and color lookup table. It also provides a very simple connection manager for transferring data with multiple robots and simulator.
Characterizing regional soil mineral composition using spectroscopy and geostatistics

This work aims at improving the mapping of major mineral variability at regional scale using scale-dependent spatial variability observed in remote sensing data. Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) data and statistical methods were combined with laboratory-based mineral characterization of field samples to create maps of the distributions of clay, mica and carbonate minerals and their abundances. The Material Identification and Characterization Algorithm (MICA) was used to identify the spectrally-dominant minerals in field samples; these results were combined with ASTER data using multinomial logistic regression to map mineral distributions. X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used to quantify mineral composition in field samples. XRD results were combined with ASTER data using multiple linear regression to map mineral abundances. We tested whether smoothing of the ASTER data to match the scale of variability of the target sample would improve model correlations. Smoothing was done with Fixed Rank Kriging (FRK) to represent the medium and long-range spatial variability in the ASTER data. Stronger correlations resulted using the smoothed data compared to results obtained with the original data. Highest model accuracies came from using both medium and long-range scaled ASTER data as input to the statistical models. High correlation coefficients were obtained for the abundances of calcite and mica (R2 = 0.71 and 0.70, respectively). Moderately-high correlation coefficients were found for smectite and kaolinite (R2 = 0.57 and 0.45, respectively). Maps of mineral distributions, obtained by relating ASTER data to MICA analysis of field samples, were found to characterize major soil mineral variability (overall accuracies for mica, smectite and kaolinite were 76%, 89% and 86% respectively). The results of this study suggest that the distributions of minerals and their abundances derived using FRK-smoothed ASTER data more closely match the spatial variability of soil and environmental properties at regional scale.
Cholera in Haiti and Other Caribbean Regions, 19th Century

Medical journals and other sources do not show evidence that cholera occurred in Haiti before 2010, despite the devastating effect of this disease in the Caribbean region in the 19th century. Cholera occurred in Cuba in 1833-1834; in Jamaica, Cuba, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, Nevis, Trinidad, the Bahamas, St. Vincent, Granada, Anguilla, St. John, Tortola, the Turks and Caicos, the Grenadines (Carriacou and Petite Martinique), and possibly Antigua in 1850-1856; and in Guadeloupe, Cuba, St. Thomas, the Dominican Republic, Dominica, Martinique, and Marie Galante in 1865-1872. Conditions associated with slavery and colonial military control were absent in independent Haiti. Clustered populations, regular influx of new persons, and close quarters of barracks living contributed to spread of cholera in other Caribbean locations. We provide historical accounts of the presence and spread of cholera epidemics in Caribbean islands.
Use of purified fibrinogen concentrate for dysfibrinogenemia and importance of laboratory fibrinogen activity measurement

We report a patient with dysfibrinogenemia treated with purified fibrinogen concentrate who had discrepant post-treatment laboratory values. The patient had mild bleeding symptoms and was diagnosed with dysfibrinogenemia based on fibrinogen activity of 51 mg/dl and antigen of 240 mg/dl. He was treated for an adenoidectomy with purified fibrinogen concentrate (RiaSTAP®) at a dose of 70 mg/kg. A discrepancy in post-treatment fibrinogen activity was observed between the hospital and reference laboratories. Investigation revealed differences in laboratory assay and calibration methods. Fibrinogen concentrate may be a treatment option for patients with dysfibrinogenemia, but accurate laboratory technique is critical for fibrinogen measurement.
Sugliano GIOVANNI & C. S.N.C.

El IMPRESA Sugliano GIOVANNI & C. EQUIPO DE COMERCIO AL DETALLO DE MÁQUINAS, EQUIPO Y PRODUCTOS PARA AGRICULTURA Y MÁQUINAS Y EQUIPO PARA LA GARDINING. A LO LARGO DE LOS AÑOS, LA EMPRESA HA CRECIDO MEDIANTE LA INSERCIÓN DE MUCHOS ARTÍCULOS Y EQUIPOS PARA EL PROCESAMIENTO DE TIERRAS: HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES COMO MANGUERAS, EJES, CUCHILLAS, CARIOLES Y TODOS LOS ACCESORIOS RELACIONADOS CON LA JARDINERÍA Y PEQUEÑAS ACTIVIDADES AGRÍCOLAS, PERO TAMBIÉN UNA SERIE MUY RICA DE HERRAMIENTAS ELÉCTRICAS O CON MOTORES TÉRMICOS PARA PODAR, TALAR. DADA SU UBICACIÓN, LOGRA SERVIR A UNA GRAN ÁREA DEL INTERIOR.
EXPORT QUEUE FOR AN ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE SYSTEM

A large-scale enterprise software system is described that outputs consistent export data for concurrent exports. The system includes a database and an export control module. The database stores modeling data defining a plurality of nodes, and enterprise data associated within each of the nodes. The export control module outputs a portion of the enterprise data as export data in response to an export selection that associates a set of the nodes with a least one export client. During the export process, the export control module creates an archive (e.g., a copy) of the enterprise data associated with one or more of the nodes for the export selection prior to modifying the enterprise data. The export control module utilizes the current enterprise data for the non-modified nodes and the archived export data for the nodes that were modified during the export process to output consistent export data for multiple, concurrent export clients.
Intelligent Flight Control Systems Evaluation for Loss-of-Control Recovery and Prevention

Recent developments in the field of loss-of-control recovery and prevention included improved pilot training, cockpit automation, and fault-tolerant control. The Flight Mechanics Action Group on Fault-Tolerant Control of the Group for Aeronautical Research and Technology in Europe demonstrated the advantages of fault-tolerant “intelligent,” flight control systems. The research enabled the improvement of the technology readiness level of these systems by evaluating one of them in realistic operational scenarios. The handling qualities results of a piloted flight simulator assessment with a damaged aircraft model showed that an online physical model identification approach contributed to improved pilot performance following potentially catastrophic structural and flight critical system failures. After the failures and subsequent control reconfiguration by the intelligent flight control system, airline and engineering test pilots experienced no difficulties in conducting a safe approach and landing.
New generation wear and corrosion coating enabling european industry growth

The objective of ThermaSiC is to commercialise and bring to market our disruptive coating based on Silicon Carbide (SiC).
ThermaSiC is the first in the world to enable SiC coating formation by thermal spraying - a major advancement on the
current SoA-technology providing unique chemical-physical properties and superior coating performance in corrosive and
harsh environments at high temperatures (up to 1,500°C in air). ThermaSiC will significantly increase the functional lifetime,
lower weight, reduce maintenance and increase the performance of a wide range of engineering products – creating a
significant market pull by end-users.
SC is a spinout company from NTNU where our prototype coating technology was developed. Our Phase I-type Feasibility
Study is based on a successful commercialisation process by NTNU validating both the technical capability (IP/
manufacturing) and market confirmation (done by Qittitut Consulting LLC). We have a highly specialised team of
7employees with world-leading skills within material science and engineering, business and production ramp-up
combinedwith a professional Board of Directors for business strategy and a strong investor network.
We have created 5 sequential and quantifiable Commercialisation Objectives focusing on overcoming the remaining barriers
hampering successful commercialisation:
1. Technology maturation, elevating our current prototype technology from TRL6 to TRL8 (WP1)
2. End user piloting advancing ThermaSiC from TRL8 to TRL9 (WP2)
3. Supply chain development, up- and downstream (WP3)
4. Product exploitation strategy development, market research and post-project funding (WP4)
5. Innovation management and BIP development, IP management and stakeholder engagement (WP5)
Through ThermaSiC we will significantly boost our growth - quantified as accumulated revenues exceeding EUR 808 million
for the 5-years post project (2022) with accumulated gross profit of more than EUR 482 million and employment growth of
250 FTEs.
Choreographing emigration: japanese tango musicians in shanghai, 1920-1945

Between 1920-1945, many Japanese tango musicians migrated to work at the Shanghai dancehalls. The cosmopolitan city of Shanghai was considered by the Japan musicians as the authentic place to work and to polish their skills as tango performers. There is evidence, however, that upon their return to Japan such musicians came to participate in the Japanese government's pro-emigration politics of this time. During 1920-1945, tango music and its eroticised visual images were used by the Japanese government for their pro-emigration campaigns to further encourage Japanese immigration to South America. Tango was used as representing South American-ness, and this propaganda motivated the Japanese immense fascination for the continent resulting in increased number of migrants, encouraged by the images of 'ideal gender relations' of the continent. This concept was produced through tango's visual images, and sexualised narratives in popular magazines, and through tango song lyrics in the newly established 'Japanese tango song' genre. Japanese popular musicologists, migration and gender studies specialists, Japanese and Latin American studies scholars have studied the political organisation of the Japanese fascination for South America, as well as China, using historical analyses and under the lens of modernity. The ER will use these methods in innovative ways to study the role of music in the orchestration of Japanese immigration to South America, 1920-1945. This project will contribute new knowledge on the Japanese tango musicians' activities in Shanghai and their roles as musicians and composers in the pro-emigration politics of this time. Through this project the ER will develop new skills in archival research, Chinese language skills, data analysis, publication preparation, presentation, dissemination, and social media communication skills. The ER will undertale fieldwork and archival work in 4 cities, publish 2 papers, present at 2 conferences, and organise a conference.
The Application of Ping-pong Mode in IC Production Test

With the current international IC packaging and test industry constantly transferring to China,more renowned international companies in China hope to find low cost but high quality solutions.Testing cost is an important part of the whole IC industry chain which makes sure the quality of the IC.Statistics show that many IC testing costs are more than 45% of the whole IC production cost,so low testing cost can dramatically reduce the IC manufacturing cost.The expensive Automatic Test Equipment(ATE) is the main factor leading to high cost of testing,using the ATE effectively needs to be explored and studied.The ping-pong test mode that has been detailed introduced in this paper,which can make full use ATE resources and reduce the IC test cost effectively.
The determinants of cross-seeding of protein aggregation: a multiple tango

Amyloid-like protein aggregation is a process of protein assembly via the formation of intermolecular β-structures by short aggregation prone sequence regions. This occurs as an unwanted side-reaction of impaired protein folding in disease, but also for the construction of natural nanomaterials. Aggregates appear to be strongly enriched in particular proteins, suggesting that the assembly process itself is specific, but the cross-seeding of the aggregation of one protein by aggregates of another protein has also been reported. 

The key question that I aim to address in this proposal is how the beta-interactions of the amino acids in the aggregate spine determine the trade-off between the specificity of aggregation versus cross-seeding. To this end, I will determine the energy difference between homotypic versus heterotypic interactions and how differences in sequence translate into energy gaps. Moreover, I will analyse the sequence variations of aggregation prone stretches in natural proteomes to understand the danger of widespread co-aggregation. 

To achieve these outcomes, I will study the interactions and cross-seeding of aggregating proteins and model peptides in vitro and in cells. I will extract the sequence and structural determinants of co-aggregation, and employ these to construct novel bioinformatics algorithm that can accurately predict co-aggregation and cross-seeding. I will use these to analyse co-aggregation cascades in natural proteomes looking for mechanisms that protect them from wide-spread cross-seeding. 

This work will have a significant impact on the understanding of the downstream effects of protein aggregates and may reveal co-aggregation networks in human diseases such as the major neurodegenerative diseases or cancer, potentially opening up new research lines on the mechanisms underlying these pathologies and thus identify targets for novel therapies.
Implementation of innovative technology for the production of new products based on fiberglass mesh.

The project will implement innovative technology for the production of new fibreglass mesh products: protective mesh – scaffolding based on fiberglass structure coated with nano-particle impregnating quality parameters, with new functional values with personalised printing in the photoluminescent one. The project involves the implementation of new technology and the whole project contributes to the objective of Action 3.2, sub-measure 3.2.2 and PO IR programme, i.e. the implementation of technological innovations resulting from: Dedicated research and development work, which in some areas are the RIGHT OF PROPERTY based on patent applications. The essence of the products are technical parameters (mainly quality in terms of strength), new forms and application.
Submarine cultures perform long-term robotic exploration of unconventional environmental niches

subCULTron aims for achieving long-term autonomy in a learning, self-regulating, self-sustaining underwater
society/culture of robots in a high-impact application area: Venice, Italy. Our heterogeneous system consists
of 3 different agent types: On the sea-ground, artificial mussels are the collective long-term memory of the
system, allowing information to stay beyond the runtime of other agents, thus allowing to continue learning from
previously learned states. These mussels monitor the natural habitat, including biological agents like algae, bacterial
incrustation and fish. On the water surface, artificial lilypads interface with the human society, delivering energy
and information influx from ship traffic or satellite data. Between those two layers, artificial fish
move/monitor/explore the environment and exchange info with the mussels and lilypads. Artificial mussels are a
novel class of underwater agents. We aim to push forward the edge of knowledge with novel sensors (electric
sense/electro-communication), novel bio-inspired algorithms (underwater hives) and novel energy harvesting in
underwater scenarios. We will improve the world’s record for swarm-size in autonomous collective underwater
robotics by almost one order of magnitude. Our application field is a human- and animal-co-inhabited real-world
environment of high impact: Venice canals & lagoon. These habitats are highly dynamic and structured, expected
to be reflected by a spatial self-structuring of our mussel population. These sub-populations locally perform memetic/
cultural learning algorithms on their specific local data. Thus our cultural evolution algorithms will promote
sub-culture development, similar to the human society that does the same above the water level in parallel. Overall,
we aim for an artificial society underneath the water-surface to the service of a human society above the water.