SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Power Distribution Management System revisited: Single-thread vs. Multithread Performance

Power Distribution Management System (PDMS) uses very sophisticated algorithms to deliver reliable and efficient functioning of power distribution networks (PDN). PDNs are represented using very large sparse matrices, whose processing is computationally very demanding. Dividing large PDNs into smaller sub-networks results in smaller sparse matrices, and further processing each sub-network in parallel significantly improves the performance of PDMS. Using multithreading to further process each sub-network however degrades PDMS performance. Single-thread processing of sub-network sparse matrices gives much better performance results, mainly due to the structure of these matrices (indefinite and very sparse) and synchronization overhead involved in multi-thread operations. In this paper an overview of PDMS system is presented, and its performance given single-thread and multiple threads is compared. The results have shown that for some applications, single-threaded implementation in multi-process parallel environment gives better performance than multithreaded implementation.
METHOD FOR PREVENTION OF PHOTOCARCINOGENESIS AND PHOTOIMMUNOSUPPRESSION

The invention is directed to novel methods for the suppression of photocarcinogenesis and photoimmunosuppression in mice. The novel methods comprises the step of administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising niacin and a pharmaceutical carrier.
ACOUSTIC MODELING APPARATUS AND METHOD USING ACCELERATED BEAM TRACING TECHNIQUES

An acoustic modeling system and an acoustic modeling method use beam tracing techniques that accelerate computation of significant acoustic reverberation paths in a distributed virtual environment. The acoustic modeling system and method perform a priority-driven beam tracing to construct a beam tree data structure representing "early" reverberation paths between avatar locations by performing a best-first traversal of a cell adjacency graph that represents the virtual environment. To further accelerate reverberation path computations, the acoustic modeling system and method according to one embodiment perform a bi-directional beam tracing algorithm that combines sets of beams traced from pairs of avatar locations to efficiently find viable acoustic reverberation paths.
Simultaneous PET and MRI during hypoxic challenge in mouse cerebral hypoxia-ischemia

1808 Objectives Recent developments in small animal integrated PET/MRI have allowed new possibilities in preclinical imaging [1-3]. In the cerebral hypoxia-ischemia (H-I) model, changes in physiological parameters during and shortly after hypoxia occur on the order of minutes [4]. Here, we demonstrate the use of a novel integrated PET/MRI device to measure parameters of interest from both modalities simultaneously and at a fine temporal resolution. Methods Our group has developed a 7T MRI-compatible PET insert based on position-sensitive avalanche photodiodes, with a 6 cm axial FOV and spatial resolution of 1.25 mm. Animals (male C57BL/6 mice, 8-10 weeks, n=6) received right common carotid artery ligation. After 3-7 hours of recovery, a baseline diffusion weighted image (DWI) was acquired (echo planar sequence, z-axis diffusion, b=0, 400, and 800 s2/mm). PET acquisition was then started with a constant infusion (4.44 µL/min, 411±32 µCi) of [18F]FDG. After 10 minutes, animals underwent a 30 minute hypoxic challenge (8% O2, 92% N2). During this time, two additional DWI scans were acquired (hypoxia 1 and 2). A final DWI scan was acquired after restoration of normoxia. Parameters of interest from left and right hemispheres were compared. The apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) was calculated by fitting to a single exponential decay. Results (See Fig.) We observed a trend of decreasing ADC in the right hemisphere relative to the left that is consistent with literature [4]. The mean % left-right difference (%LR) at baseline, hypoxia 1, hypoxia 2, and normoxia was -1.5±2, 7.2±8, 16±10, and 28±8, respectively. The mean %LR in [18F]FDG uptake was 11% (n=3, %LR > 0 in two animals) during hypoxia 2. Conclusions We have demonstrated concurrent measurement of PET and MRI parameters of interest in cerebral H-I. Longitudinal imaging using simultaneous PET/MRI is ideally suited to the study of acute brain injury due to the fast evolution of the pathophysiology and the high variability of the animal model. Research Support This work was funded in part by NIH Grant R01 EB000993.
Experimental study on ash fusion characteristics of biomass

In this study, ash fusion characteristics (AFC) of biomass red pine, corn straw, Bermuda grass and bamboo are investigated. Results of this study show that ash melting temperatures are higher when samples are ashed at 815 °C than at 600 °C, but the differences are small. The ash deformation temperatures of pine and straw are over 1100 °C, but the ash deformation temperatures of Bermuda grass and bamboo are lower than the former biomass. Also, Bermuda grass and bamboo are prone to sintering phenomenon when burning. In the thermogravimetric experiment on ash, the heating process can be divided into three stages, namely water evaporation, oxidation of organic compounds and evaporation, and reaction of inorganic components. The ash of Bermuda grass and bamboo contains more unburned organic matters because of sintering, and higher calcium content in pine ash results in a more mass loss in the third stage. The ash fusion characteristics for co-combustion of biomass with coal are investigated. It is found that the ash melting temperature firstly decreases and then increases with the content of the corn straw increase, changing as “V” shape. ► The ash melting temperatures of biomass are not obviously affected by the ashing temperature. ► The ash melting temperature is higher when the ashing temperature is higher. ► Biomass should be ashed at lower ashing temperature. ► The ash melting temperature of co-firing of biomass with coal changes with the content of biomass. In this study, ash fusion characteristics (AFC) of biomass red pine, corn straw, Bermuda grass and bamboo are investigated. Results of this study show that ash melting temperatures are higher when samples are ashed at 815 °C than at 600 °C, but the differences are small. The ash deformation temperatures of pine and straw are over 1100 °C, but the ash deformation temperatures of Bermuda grass and bamboo are lower than the former biomass. Also, Bermuda grass and bamboo are prone to sintering phenomenon when burning. In the thermogravimetric experiment on ash, the heating process can be divided into three stages, namely water evaporation, oxidation of organic compounds and evaporation, and reaction of inorganic components. The ash of Bermuda grass and bamboo contains more unburned organic matters because of sintering, and higher calcium content in pine ash results in a more mass loss in the third stage. The ash fusion characteristics for co-combustion of biomass with coal are investigated. It is found that the ash melting temperature firstly decreases and then increases with the content of the corn straw increase, changing as “V” shape.
SMART TOURISM - Qualified services for the consolidation and competitiveness of transnational tourism business supply chains

Today, the tourist destinations within the cross-border area are having to deal with competition from up and coming destinations which, over the the medium term, will mean that Europe is overtaken as the most popular destination in the world.
 At the same time, the effects of the 4th industrial revolution are forcing companies to evolve towards ‘industry 4.0’ business models, linked to new digital solutions, in order not to be driven out of the market. The critical issues to be overcome are the fragmentation of supply, a lack of business networks and the fact that companies are too small to access new organisational/technological solutions, as already addressed by various projects as part of the previous Calls : e.g., SMART DESTINATION aims to create a digital tourism ecosystem to integrate tourist information flows, while SISTINA focuses on networks of cross-border MSMEs in the tourism industry. It is now necessary to capitalise on the ongoing initiatives.
 In this context, SMART TOURISM supports the competitiveness of MSMEs in the tourism industry by:
 1. Making it easier for them to access the specialised services necessary for their digital transformation.
 2. Supporting the development of networks and building integrated supply systems.
 3. Developing a market of specialised suppliers able to support innovation processes.
 SMART TOURISM will help companies to reap the full benefits from the potential of their tourism ecosystem by integrating specialised services and expertise into their path towards growth and change
 -SELECTED by intermediaries (associations-chambers of commerce).
 -VALIDATED as part of a process of comparison between suppliers and beneficiaries.
 - FINANCED through special innovation vouchers in compliance with specific service quality and replicability requirements.
 -SUPPORTED in the delivery process to check the results achieved and to model the service in order to represent it on a numerically larger scale.
 To reach the maximum number of MSMEs, SMART TOURISM only makes use of facilitators in the regions concerned.
Ammonia and nitrite toxicity to false clownfish Amphiprion ocellaris

False clownfish, Amphiprion ocellaris, is one of the most commercialized fish species in the world, highly produced to supply the aquarium market. The high stocking densities used to maximize fish production can increase ammonia and nitrite to toxic levels. In this study, A. ocellaris juveniles (1.20 ± 0.34 g) were exposed to six concentrations of ammonia ranged from 0.23 to 1.63 mg/L NH3-N and eight concentrations of nitrite (26.3–202.2 mg/L NO2
 −-N). The LC50- 24, LC50-48, LC50-72 and LC50-96 h were estimated to be 1.06, 0.83, 0.75 and 0.75 mg/L for NH3-N and 188.3, 151.01, 124.1 and 108.8 mg/L for NO2
 −-N. Analysis of gill lesions caused by sublethal concentrations of these nitrogenous compounds showed that both nitrogenous compounds induced tissue lesions such as hyperplasia of epithelium cells, hypertrophy of chloride cells and lamellar lifting to all concentrations tested. However, histopathological alterations were more conspicuous accordingly the increase of ammonia or nitrite in fish exposed to 0.57 mg/L NH3-N or 100 mg/L NO2
 −-N. Based on our results, we recommend to avoid concentrations higher than 0.57 mg/L of NH3-N and 25 mg/L of NO2-N in water.
Progressive resistance training for community-dwelling women aged 90 or older; a single-subject experimental design

To examine the effect and feasibility of a 12-week programme of progressive resistance exercise on a group of nonagenarian (≥90 years) community-dwelling women.An A-B single-subject experimental design was applied. Visual analyses were used for estimating the effect of the intervention. Outcome measurements were: Timed Up and Go (TUG), comfortable walking speed and 30-s chair stands. The programme comprised four exercises, following the principle of overload, aiming at improving strength in the main muscle groups. Feasibility of the progressive resistance intervention was assessed by recording the recruitment of participants, adherence to the intervention and adverse events.Twenty-seven women were invited; eight women aged 90 and above agreed to participate and six completed the study. They suffered from one to 10 chronic medical conditions. All improved their performance in the TUG test. Five of the six participants achieved a higher walking speed (11-59%) and four of them improved on the 30-s chair-stand test with five to 10 stands. No major adverse events were reported.Progressive resistance training was a safe and efficient method to enhance mobility and increase lower body strength in this heterogeneous group of nonagenarian community-dwelling women.Progressive resistance (PRT) training was found to be a safe and efficient method to enhance mobility and increase lower body strength in a group of community-dwelling women 90+. Participants with the poorest initial functional performance had great benefits, and the improvements appeared already after a few weeks of PRT. PRT might be useful in the rehabilitation field and could be implemented in facilities such as day care and senior centres frequented by very old persons with mobility limitations.
A BASIS WEIGHT CONTROL APPARATUS

A basis weight control apparatus (10) is disclosed for controlling the cross-machine direction basis weight of a stream of stock (S) ejected from a headbox (12) onto a forming wire (14). The apparatus includes a plurality of conduits (18-22) with each conduit defining an outlet nozzle (24-28) disposed adjacent to a slice lip (30) of the headbox (12) and spaced relative to each adjacent nozzle in a cross-machine direction (CD). The conduits (18-22) are connected to a source of pressurized air (32). A plurality of control valves (34-38) are arranged with each valve (34-38) cooperating with a corresponding conduit (18-22) for controlling a flow of pressurized air (40) to each nozzle. A control device (42) is connected to the valves (34-38) for controlling the valves such that a flow of air to each of the nozzles (24-28) is permitted for controlling the cross-machine basis weight of the stream of stock (S). The arrangement is such that when the flow of air (40) through one of the nozzles is increased, the basis weight of the stream of stock (S) in the vicinity of the one nozzle is correspondingly reduced so that the basis weight of the stream of stock in a cross-machine direction is selectively controlled.
Stability of reagents used for chiral amino acid analysis during spaceflight missions in high‐radiation environments

The search for biosignatures on spaceflight missions requires in situ instrumentation capable of highly selective and sensitive organic analyses. To this end, CE-LIF is a uniquely promising technique, capable of determining the type, abundance, and chirality of amino acids present in environmental samples at nanomolar concentrations. However, this type of assay requires several reagents that have not yet been used on spaceflight missions. A key concern, particularly for future missions to Europa, is the survivability of these critical components for CE separation and LIF detection under high levels of radiation. Here we present an investigation of the chemical stability of the reagents and associated fused silica capillary after a total ionizing dose of 300 krad, exceeding the predicted total ionizing dose for the potential Europa Lander Mission payload by two-fold. Neither the fused silica capillary nor the fluorescent dye (5-carboxyfluorescein succinimidyl ester) showed significant change in performance following irradiation. Following the irradiation of the pre-mixed background electrolyte, both migration time and resolution were affected. However, when the reagents (sodium tetraborate, sodium taurocholate, and γ-cyclodextrin) and the acetonitrile solution were irradiated separately and mixed afterwards, there was no change in the separation performance.
European group of enterprises for a network of information using space

The Copernicus program is today at a cornerstone:
•The Sentinel satellites are being deployed. Their images, associated with Third Party missions’ data are being used for delivering Copernicus core services results (at global, European, and regional levels).
•The European structures (EEA, ECMWF, EMSA , etc.) and the scientific community are starting to use operationally these data and the results for a better knowledge and understanding of the key land-cover stakes and environmental monitoring.
But, the regional actors who are responsible for managing (at least partially) land-cover and natural resources policies have still difficulties to get access to these data and information, and moreover are not in position to combine them with their existing geo-information systems.
A group of five SMEs (TerraNIS, Spacebel, Planetek, Terraspatium and Sertit), supported by a consulting firm specialized in Space market innovation and organization (Cap High Tech), are proposing to provide the regional institutional and commercial users with operational information services. These services will take the highest benefit from Copernicus outputs, for territory monitoring and management.
These SMEs have decided to put in common their complementary skills and products, in the frame of a dedicated association (called EUGENIUS). They will implement “regional hubs” (Geo-information platforms) building the first instance of the “EUGENIUS network”. 
These regional hubs shall deliver services in the following domains:
•Urbanization monitoring and management (densification, preservation of rural and “green” areas, transportation means, etc.)
•Agriculture areas and activities (crop monitoring, crop identification and classification, potential yield assessment, water resources and irrigation, etc.)
•Forest monitoring (surfaces, trees species classification, exploitation status, etc.)
•assessing and monitoring some natural risks at regional levels (flooding, landslides and water quality)
Scour depth under pipelines placed on weakly cohesive soils

We here study the scouring processes that evolve around a submarine pipeline placed on a weakly cohesive seabed. We first analyze some laboratory tests carried out by Vijaya Kumar et al. [21], Xu et al. [25] and Zhou et al. [28] that focused on the scouring around a horizontal cylinder lying on a cohesive bed, subject to waves and currents. The specific purpose is that of finding a new formula for the prediction of the equilibrium scour depth under submarine pipelines. After a theoretical analysis of the main parameters, the sought formula has been found to be a function of: (i) the hydrodynamic forces acting on the cylinder (through the Keulegan-Carpenter parameter KC), (ii) the clay content of the soil C-c, and (iii) the burial depth eo ID. In the presence of small amounts of clay (C-c< 5%), the scour depth depends directly on KC (as confirmed by many literature works for pipelines lying on sandy soils, e.g.[18]) and inversely on C-c (as already seen for bridge abutments on cohesive soils, e.g. [1]), the best-fit law being characterized by a coefficient of determination R-2 = 0.62. If some burial depth is accounted for, this being a novelty of the present work, a more general formulation can be used, valid in the presence of weakly-cohesive soils and with burial depths of the pipe smaller than 0.5 (R-2 = 0.79). For large clay-content ranges (2% <C-c < 75 %), the scour depth depends directly on both KC and C-c, this giving R-2 = 0.79 (no burial depth) and 0.91 (some burial depth). However, this finding is at odds with the main literature, because, for large amounts of clay, it is fundamental to consider the liquidity index LI, which accounts for some important clay properties, like the plasticity. We argue that the absence of LI is balanced by the direct dependence of the scour depth on C-c. Notwithstanding the small number of available data, a formula for the prediction of the scour depth under pipelines lying on cohesive soils is fundamental for several engineering applications. The present contribution represents the first attempt to build such a formula, when the pipeline is subject to the wave-current forcing and the seabed is characterized by a relatively small clay content. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
From mechanical stress to vascular fate

In the vascular system, cell phenotype and fate are driven by the mechanical environment. Whereas physiological mechanical stress defines and stabilizes normal cell phenotype, aberrant mechanical signals trigger phenotypic alteration, leading to inflammation and vascular remodelling. Despite recent advances, how mechanical cues impact gene expression to specify cell phenotype remains poorly understood.
Our hypothesis is that mechanical stresses are transmitted to the nucleus where they activate signaling pathways, which in turn regulate gene expression, but what are these mechanotransduction mechanisms occurring within the nucleus? Besides, while most vascular cells respond to mechanical force, Resident Stem Cells (RSCs) are virtually insensitive and remain undifferentiated despite constant cyclic stretch. What are the molecular mechanisms which protect RSCs from stretch-induced differentiation?
To answer these questions, we designed an interdisciplinary proposal which gathers biophysical, biochemical and genetic assays, with the following objectives: I) To determine how nuclear mechanotransduction pathways regulate vascular cell phenotype in response to mechanical cues. By combining proteomic and biophysical assays, we will identify nuclear proteins that are post-translationally modified in response to mechanical stress, then we will determine their contribution to gene expression regulation and vascular cell differentiation. II) To identify the molecular mechanisms which protect RSCs from stretch-induced differentiation. We will identify differentially expressed force-bearing structural elements in RSCs compared to more differentiated vascular cells and we will evaluate their impact on gene expression, stress transmission, RSC differentiation and blood vessel formation.The proposed project will yield new insights in different areas of life science from cell biology to potential identification of new therapeutic targets in cardiovascular and regenerative medicine.
Grass-Based circular business models for rural agri-food value chains

The main aim of the GO-GRASS project is to create new business opportunities in rural areas based on grassland and green fodder that will be demonstrated in four EU regions at small scale, ensuring its replicability all through the rural communities of the EU.
Inside a circular system, GO-GRASS will provide a range of circular and sustainable business models with high replication potential, to be available to entrepreneurs and local authorities. The project will also demonstrate innovative cost-effective technologies, processes and tools applicable within the diverse DEMO scenarios (deploying demonstrators in different regions in EUas representative places to cover different rural contexts) considering social, economic and environmental circumstances in rural areas with the aim of achieving a large-scale replication, especially in remote areas with unexploited resources. Furthermore, the GO-GRASS project will help EU reducing imports from nutrients like P or even proteins, as well as the dependence from fossil fuels.
Thanks to the GO-GRASS project, the Bioeconomy will be consolidated, harnessing regional assets, diversifying and revitalizing the economy and providing quality jobs and opportunities in rural areas. In addition, the production and use of bio-based products replacing existing fossil-based alternatives, such as fertilisers or plastic packaging, can make a considerable impact on the Agro-food systems greenhouse gases emissions at EU level. For achieving this aim, GO-GRASS consortium consists of a multidisciplinary team of 22 partners from 8 European countries (Germany, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, The Netherlands, Belgium, Romania and Hungary). The consortium is built around the four regional demos located in Germany , Denmark , The Netherlands and Sweden that integrate the multi-actor approach concept, with the expertise of multiple appropriate partners (farmers, research centres, technological companies),3 follower partners and other with transversal role