SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Completing The Dissertation: Its Not Only About Academics

The culminating project in completing a doctorate in education is the preparation and final defense of the dissertation. Specifically in educational administration and leadership, the student will have exerted hours of energy participating in course work, internships as well as in written and oral comprehensive examinations.By the time a student begins to prepare a dissertation proposal, hundreds of hours have been invested in academic endeavors. The student is well-versed in a variety of theoretical constructs that include leadership, organization, management, experimental design, statistics, law, finance, evaluation, and many other areas. The task remains to utilize the accumulated knowledge to successfully develop and complete the proposal and dissertation.Academic knowledge is not sufficient to prepare the dissertation. A number of other factors must be included and considered in the development and successful completion of the dissertation. The formula for success includes both internal and external factors. The internal factors include goal setting, listening, writing strategy, benchmarking, confidence, flexibility, a positive disposition, discipline, adaptability, resiliency, humor, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. The external factors include time, family support, supervisor/institutional consideration, and advisor motivation.
Taxifolin mitigates oxidative DNA damage in vitro and protects zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos against cadmium toxicity

Taxifolin (TAX) is a natural source of bioflavonoid found in various conifers. In this study, initially we investigated the antioxidant potential of TAX under in vitro assays such as 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS), ferric-ion reducing power (FRAP) and hydroxyl radical (OH). The activities of DPPH, ABTS, FRAP and OH radical levels were significantly inhibited by TAX with an IC50 values of 16.48, 66.34, 18.17 and 11.42μg/ml, respectively. Secondly, TAX exhibited a strong protection against OH mediated DNA damage on pUC19 plasmid DNA at 1.0μg/ml. Finally, we evaluated the protective mechanism of TAX against cadmium intoxicated zebrafish embryos (Danio rerio). We found that embryos exposed to 100μM Cd exhibited significantly reduced survival, delayed hatching and phenotypic abnormalities at 24, 48, 72 and 96hours post fertilization (hpf). Similarly, Cd intoxicated embryos showed significantly increased cardiac function (131beats/min) at 60hpf. Conversely, treatment with TAX (0.1, 1.0 and 10μM) significantly enhanced the antioxidant enzyme levels (SOD, CAT, GPx and GR) by reducing the lipid peroxidation (MDA) in zebrafish embryos. Collectively, our results concluded that TAX could act as a potent redox scavenger against oxidative DNA damage and also functions as a crucial suppressor of Cd toxicity in zebrafish embryos.
Gas chromatography–mass spectroscopy optimization by computer simulation, application to the analysis of 93 volatile organic compounds in workplace ambient air

GC-MS optimization method including both advantages from chromatographic separation and mass spectrometric detection was designed for a set of 93 volatile organic compounds. Only a few experiments were necessary to determine the thermodynamic retention parameters for all compounds on a RTX-VMS column. From these data, computer simulation was used in order to predict the retention times of the compounds in temperature programmed gas chromatography. Then, an automatic selection of ions from the NIST database was performed and compared to the optimum conditions (full separation of VOC). This simulation-selection procedure was used to screen a numerous set of GC and MS conditions in order to quickly design a GC-MS method whatever the set of compounds considered.
Leaf: heal the planet's future

The main objective of the LEAF (heaL thE plAnet's Future) project is to increase the awareness on the importance of research and innovation and improve trust in the researcher's work by effectively involving the society in experimenting science through 400 hands on events focused on a set of EU Green Deal selected topics (Farm to Fork, Biodiversity, Circular economy, Zero-pollution, toxic-free environments, Health & Wellbeing). The main goal is to make science accessible and fun to everyone, thus generating a practical understanding of how to cope with climate change issues. The LEAF project will be developed in 11 cities in Italy, thus involving 31 partners with a series of events happening between 20 to 25 of September 2020. The final result will be a relevant increase in the awareness of why and how the researcher's work is relevant for the benefit of our current and future planet, as well as effectively encouraging young people in embarking in scientific careers by generating a real impact on science.
SLIDER LIFTER

A slider lifter (10) for a read-write head, comprising a support structure (12), a flexure arm (14) and a resilient means (16) cantilevered from the support structure, and a shape memory alloy element (24) operatively connected between the support structure (12) and the resilient means (16), wherein the shape memory alloy element (24) has a martensitic condition and an austenitic condition. The shape memory alloy element (24) in one of the martensitic and austenitic conditions cooperates with the resilient means (16) to elastically deform the flexure arm (14) from an undeformed position to a deformed position. The shape memory alloy element (24) in the other of the martensitic and austenitic conditions cooperates with the resilient means (16) to both move away from the flexure arm (14), thereby allowing the flexure arm (14) to return towards its undeformed position. It is preferred that when the resilient means (16) moves away from the flexure arm (14), the flexure arm (14) and the resilient means (16) are not in contact. This allows the flexure arm (14) to return to its completely undeformed position.
Methodological explorations between design and social sciences

The aim of this project is to explore how the repertoire of qualitative methods in the social sciences can be enriched by integrating methods and techniques from the fields of design and art to develop creative and novel modes of doing imaginative and critical research.  
This project attempts addresses recent calls within some social science disciplines such as sociology, human geography, media studies, anthropology, and Science and Technology Studies, for renewed approaches to methods. Recent works within different social science disciplines have stressed the need for methodologies capable of attending to the social and cultural world as mobile, digital, messy, interconnected, creative and sensory. There have been calls for social science methodologies that not only describe the worlds they observe but also are capable of intervening in and transforming them. 
This project begins from the premise that the creative, expressive, and participatory methods, techniques and practices within the fields of design and art constitute fertile ground for developing methodological innovation within the social sciences.
The project will develop a database of examples of projects that have developed interdisciplinary methods between social science and design, conduct interviews with academic researchers and industry practitioners using innovative methods conduct workshops to explore how new methodological tools for collecting analyzing and communicating research data can be developed and applied.
Ultimately, the project will develop new knowledge and innovation on interdisciplinary methods between design and the social sciences and develop new methodological tools and devices for collecting, analyzing, and communicating research data.
Memory migrations: bringing the past to life in contemporary animated film

Animation plays with time and space. The image can be moved forward or backward. It can be built upon. It can be erased. Cinema scholar Alan Cholodenko posits that the act of animating – of endowing the inanimate with motion and life – 'cannot be thought without thinking loss, disappearance, and death'. In this research, I focus on four animated shorts produced between 1992 and 2010 that have capitalized on the medium's potential for temporal and spatial convolution, each returning to the outmoded form of hand-drawn animation to revitalize the past: Michael Fukushima's Minoru: Memory of Exile (1992); Mark Middlewick, Samantha Nell, and Anna-Sofia Nylund's A Kosovo Fairytale (2009); Ann Marie Fleming's I Was a Child of Holocaust Survivors (2010); and Marie-Margaux TsakiriScanatovits' My Mother's Coat (2010). Beyond their visual ties, the films connect thematically. Each unfolds as a familial narrative in which one generation passes its experience onto the next. Each chronicles geographical movements and cultural dislocations, often the result of war and exile. Heavily personalized, each film was crafted by the children of the main protagonists and by extension becomes an autobiographical exploration of intercultural heritage. This dissertation contends that the production of these films signals a larger trend within cinematic representations of the past, in which – rather than attempting to reconstruct sweeping historical narratives – the medium of animation serves to highlight stories of individual experience and memory. This study considers how these films operate strategically to visualize remembrance, more broadly asking why animation has become a privileged form to do so. It is an investigation into the intricate connections between art and life and considers how the works produced are corporeally bonded to their modes of making, to the past, and to family. It examines the ways these films negotiate the past from generation to generation, while inquiring how personal stories can become collectively shared.
Ludovico Domenichi nella Querelle des Femmes

L’obbiettivo di questo articolo è quello di illustrare il contributo che il polígrafo Ludovico Domenichi diede all’interno del dibattito sulla Querelle des femmes nell’Italia del 1500.&#x0D; La produzione Domenichiana in questo studio è divisa in tre gruppi differenti: il primo comprende le opere scritte da Domenichi in veste autoriale, soffermandosi sul primo testo che affronta l’argomento, ovvero la Nobiltà delle donne (1549). Il secondo gruppo analizza le opere scritte da donne ma promosse e curate dal poligrafo, dove nello specifico si analizzeranno le Rime della signora Laura Terracina (1548). Il terzo parágrafo infine, illustra alcune dediche di opere scritte da Domenichi e rivolte a nobildonne dell’epoca, ponendo l’attenzione su quelle presenti nelle Rime del 1544.
Characterization of infiltrating macrophages in high glucose-induced peritoneal fibrosis in rats

Alternatively activated macrophages (M2 macrophages) are involved in tissue remodeling and fibrosis, but their effects on peritoneal fibrosis (PF) induced by high glucose peritoneal dialysate have yet to be fully established. In this study, PF was induced in male Sprague-Dawley rats by intraperitoneal injection with Lactate-G4.25% dialysate (20 ml/rat/day) for 4 weeks. Control rats were given an intraperitoneal injection with saline. Establishment of the PF model was verified by Masson's trichrome and H&E staining. M1 macrophages (co-localization of CD68 and CCr7) and M2 macrophages (co-localization of CD68 and CD206) was assayed by immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry. The levels of dialysate cytokines driving macrophage differentiation (including IFN-γ, IL-2 and IL-4) were detected by ELISA. The expression of transforming growth factor (TGF)-β, p-Smad3, p-Smad2/3 and Smad7 in M2 macrophages (co-localization of CD68, CD206 and TGF-β, or p-Smad3, or p-Smad2/3, or Smad7) was measured by immunofluorescence. We found that PF rats had significantly thicker peritoneal membranes compared to control rats, indicating the successful establishment of our PF model. Compared to controls, PF rats had more peritoneal macrophages (CD68+ cells), more peritoneal M1 macrophages and a greater percentage of peritoneal M2 macrophages. PF rats also had significantly greater levels of dialysate cytokine IL-4, which promotes differentiation to M2 macrophages, higher expression levels of TGF-β in peritoneal M2 macrophages, upregulation of phosphorylated Smad3 and Smad2/3, and downregulation of Smad7 in peritoneal M2 macrophages. Our results indicate that M2 macrophages may play an important role in PF induced by high glucose, and that the cytokine environment in the abdominal cavities of PF rats promotes differentiation to M2 macrophages. The function of M2 macrophages in PF may be related to the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathways.
Deep-learning approach to predict a severe plastic anisotropy of caliber-rolled Mg alloy

Abstract Mg alloys have a strong plastic anisotropy due to their intrinsic crystal structure. In particular, an anisotropy of caliber-rolled Mg alloy is difficult to anticipate using a traditional method due to the unique texture developed by this process. This study adopted a deep neural network (DNN) with optimized hyperparameters to predict the severe plastic anisotropy. The DNN model was trained with 85,967 examples, and then evaluated in comparison with other approaches, such as ‘shallow’ neural networks, multiple linear regression, and constitutive analytical equations. The optimized DNN model exhibited the best prediction among these approaches. Furthermore, it showed a high generalization ability, which is indispensable for interpreting a plastic anisotropy. It has been verified that the deep-learning approach has a vast potential for interpreting the anisotropy problem of Mg alloys.
METHODS OF ATTENUATING DRUG EXCIPIENT CROSS REACTIVITY

The present application relates generally to novel pharmaceutical drug formulations comprising modified chemical compositions having reduced capacity for excipient mediated cross reactivity. Methods for their use and methods for identifying excipient related incompatibilities and/or adverse events are also disclosed.
Investigation of Gas Permeability in Carbon Nanotube (CNT)−Polymer Matrix Membranes via Modifying CNTs with Functional Groups/Metals and Controlling Modification Location

Metal- or functional group-modified multiwalled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were embedded into the poly(ether sulfone) (PES) polymer matrix to study the gas permeability of the nanocomposite membranes. Carboxyl-functionalized CNTs and Ru (Fe) metal-modified CNTs were prepared via acid oxidation and wet impregnation methods, respectively. The derived nanocomposite membranes show similar crystalline structure and CNT dispersion as well as improvement in gas permeation fluxes at low CNT concentration (<5 wt %). However, the CO 2/N2 selectivity varies with different modification components. Compared with pure polymer membranes, those containing Ru-modified CNTs show higher gas selectivity, while Fe-modified CNT membranes show lower selectivity, and carboxyl CNT composite membranes are similar to pure PES membrane. By controlling Ru modification into CNT channels, poor gas selectivity of the corresponding membranes is observed. These results, combined with the results of density functional theory calculations, indicate that different gas adsorption behaviors are introduced via modification by metals or carboxyl functional groups and further influence the gas permeability. Based on both experimental and theoretical results, gas diffusion appears to pass through the interface between polymer chains and carbon nanotubes, rather than the CNT channels, in this nanocomposite system. Thereby, tailoring modification on the external surface of carbon nanotubes can be more effective for improving gas separation performance of CNT-based nanocomposite membranes. © 2011 American Chemical Society.
Clinical Epidemiological Study of New Cases of Leprosy Detected in Urban Areas in Five Years (การรักษาระบาดวิทยาคลีนิคของผู้ป่วยโรคเรื้อนที่ค้นพบใหม่ในเขตเมืองใน 5 ปี)

The author has conducted a clinical epidemiological study of total 102 newcases of leprosy detected by Cholburi skin clinic from 1989-1993. The results revealed general patterns in terms of sex, age-groups, types of disease and leprae reaction which conformed with the national patterns. However other different patterns of higher deformity-rate and longer duration since onset reflected delayed case detection. Findings of lower proportion of children and higher male indicated partial natural decline of disease since proportion of multibacillary form was still not increasing. Low endemicity was shown by cluster formation due to higher family history. Patterns of clinical pictures at onset and first detection helped more relevant focus during training and health education. The author has also made recommendations of more active interventions accordingly.
Staging of non-small-cell lung cancer with FDG-PET/CT: Is there a correlation of morphologic tumor characteristics and metabolic activity?

Aim:

FDG-PET/CT is widely accepted for staging of non-small-cell lung cancers [NSCLC]. The aim was to determine morphological data as well as the metabolic activity in patients with NSCLC. These data were correlated with TNM stage and histology to test for possible predictive values.

Methods and Materials:

This retrospective study examined lung cancer patients which received a whole-body PET/CT for tumor staging. The maximal and mean size and the maximal and mean density in Hounsfield units [HU] of the primary tumor were measured in CT. Metabolic activity was measured as standardized uptake value [SUVmax]. The individual tumor stage (clinical and postoperatively) as well as histology and grading were determined. Univariate analysis was performed between all tumor parameter.

Results:

202 patients were included in our study. Mean tumor size was 49 ±22 mm, the mean tumor density was measured with 53 ± 66 HU. The SUVmax ranged from 0.4 to 42. In 123 cases histological grading and in 144 patients complete TNM staging was documented with c or p N-stage. Tumor size (r = -0.13) as well as density (r = -0.095) and metabolic activity (r = -0.077) showed no relevant correlation. There was no correlation between tumor grading and size (r = -0.15), volume (r = -0.097), and metabolic activity (r = -0.085). Multivariate analysis will be added.

Conclusion:

There was no significant correlation between the different metabolic and morphologic tumor parameter from PET/CT and clinical data of patients with NSCLC. Up to now we could not identify a combination of imaging data from PET/CT with a predictive capability for tumor staging.
The space–time clustering of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 outbreaks in Bangladesh

SUMMARY Bangladesh faced two epidemic waves of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in two consecutive years. The peaks of the waves were observed in February–July 2007 and January–April 2008, respectively. We examined the spatial and temporal patterns of the 293 outbreaks in 143 subdistricts in 2007 and 2008. Global clustering assessed by K -function was seen at distances 150–300 km between subdistricts. Significant local clusters were detected by space–time scan statistics. In both waves, significant primary clusters of HPAI outbreaks were identified in the central part of the country dominated by commercial production systems and in the northwestern part primarily in backyard production systems. Secondary clusters varied from the northwestern part in 2007 and the southern part in 2008. The findings are highly relevant for the successful planning and implementation of control, prevention and surveillance strategies by highlighting areas where detailed investigations should be initiated.
Coccidia (Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) of elk (Alces alces) in Poland

Over a 4-year period, we analyzed 128 fecal samples from free-living elk (Alces alces L., 1758) to determine the prevalence of Eimeria infections and identify the species present. Two eimerian species were isolated including Eimeria alces and a morphotype resembling Eimeria catubrina. Overall, two samples from 128 samples collected were positive for Eimeria (prevalence = 1.6 %), and the oocyst per gram, estimated with the use of the conventional McMaster quantitative technique, ranged from 50 to 100. Also, E. alces has been found in Lithuania and Belarus and is the only known species of eimerian to infect elk. E. catubrina is a parasite typically infecting roe deer (Capreolus capreolus L., 1758). This is the first report of Eimeria spp. in elk in Poland. Results of our investigation indicate that elk may become infected with an eimerian species that is typical for roe deer, but this requires further investigation.
Device for the heat treatment of sheet-metal blanks

A device is described for the heat treatment of sheet-metal blanks (11), having a continuous furnace (1), which is heatable via a burner (8), and having a conveyor device for the sheet-metal blanks (11). In order to achieve a short furnace length, it is proposed that the continuous furnace (1) be divided in height into a lower heating chamber (3), which is provided with a burner (8), and a preheating chamber (4), which is separated from this heating chamber (3) by an intermediate ceiling (2) having flue gas passages (16), the conveyor device comprise a conveyor (5), which penetrates the preheating chamber (4), and two conveyors (6, 7) situated one over the other, which penetrate the heating chamber (3), which have a conveyor direction opposite to the conveyor (5) of the preheating chamber (4), having a conveying speed corresponding to half of the conveying speed of the conveyor (5) in the preheating chamber (4), and a distributor device (10) for the sheet-metal blanks (11) be provided between the outlet of the conveyor (5) of the preheating chamber (4) and the intakes of the two conveyors (6, 7) of the heating chamber (3).
Simple Project SENIOR

"This project is part of the plan PRO SOL": The project intends to meet the needs of services required for the support of elderly people at home in rural and/or peripheral areas. The goals are to slow down the loss of independence of the seniors and enable them to stay at home the longest possible, to reduce inequalities in access to health services and to improve the patients’ care pathway.

The reorganization of health and social services requires an Italian-French strategic vision in terms of development of the territorial ecosystem (prevention capacities, support for mountain communities and sustainability).
This plan foresees 4 projects defined in relation to the target groups: young people, women, elderly people and proximity. The objectives are socio-health integration and the development of open and united communities, with new work opportunities in innovative services, with a view to supporting families in areas that are not easily accessible.
For each project, a working method is planned with common phases, the study of the environment (until 2022), the qualitative and quantitative monitoring of the resources and services in place, through assessment assessments by users, professionals. and the socio-sanitary operators,
The selection of appropriate instruments to increase services in the community, with a jointly planned feasibility study. Experimenting with innovative solutions, benchmarking results and preparing guidelines for defining common policies. The Proximity project will allow constant exchange between public organizations and the social private sector for the production of common tools for analysis, implementation and programming, and the experimentation, within each target project, of new models of perennial proximity welfare.