SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
World of Plenty: The Cinematography of Wolfgang Suschitzky

This article provides a critical analysis of the work of the Austrian-born cinematographer Wolfgang Suschitzky. Suschitzky moved from Vienna to London in 1935, and, despite having no training or experience in filmmaking, forged a remarkably productive and creatively imaginative career in the British film industry. Following his early work alongside Paul Rotha in the thriving British Documentary Movement of the 1930s and '40s, Suschitzky went on to shoot a diverse range of feature films, including Ulysses (1967) and Get Carter (1971), as well as numerous shorts, documentaries, television programmes and commercials. While Suschitzky has often been described as a social realist, his cinematographic portfolio demonstrates his highly refined approach to film style, with expressive lighting techniques and formally innovative compositional devices frequently evident. Accordingly, the primary objectives of the article are: to provide a detailed analysis and contextualization of a wide range of Suschitzky's work, ...
Achieving cost efficiency through increased inventory leanness: Evidences from oriented strand board (OSB) industry

Abstract Impact of inventory leanness on financial performance has been well-documented by scientific community for various industries. However, its application in value-added wood products industry is relatively scarce when compared to other industry segments. The objective of the study was to investigate impact of increased inventory leanness on financial performance of a value-added wood products manufacturer. Outcomes of the study was also expected to contribute to the intersection zone of three research streams, namely Lean Inventory Management, Procurement Lot-Sizing and Demand Forecasting. To achieve stated objectives, research question and hypotheses were constructed around an un-capacitated single item raw material lot-sizing problem in the context of an SME. A six-step systematic optimization approach (SOA) was developed and followed to improve cost efficiency throughout the study. Time series and Regression based demand forecasting coupled with Dynamic and Statistical lot-sizing models to derive the optimal solution to the problem. At the end of exhaustive simulations, an optimized procurement strategy that could achieve 32.87%–60.90% raw material inventory management cost savings depending on desired buffer level was proposed. Consequently, increased inventory leanness led to less costly procurement activities within target supply chain, which indicated enhanced overall financial performance of the firm through proper risk management and mitigation.
Supramolecular interactions in biologically relevant compounds. 2-Pyrazineformamide thiosemicarbazones and some products of their cyclization

Reaction of 2-cyanopyrazine with thiosemicarbazide or N- methylthiosemicarbazide afforded the (Z)-2-(amino(pyrazin-2-yl)methylene) hydrazinecarbothioamide (HPzAm4DH) and (Z)-2-(amino(pyrazin-2-yl)methylene)-N- methylhydrazine carbothioamide (HPzAm4M), respectively. (2Z,N′E)-N′- (4-Oxothiazolidin-2-ylidene)pyrazine-2-carbohydrazonamide (HPzAmot, 5) and (2Z,N′E)-N′-(3-methyl-4-oxothiazolidin-2-ylidene) pyrazine-2-carbohydrazonamide (MPzAmot, 7) have been synthesized from these thiosemicarbazones with chloroacetic or bromoacetic acids, using a conventional synthetic methodology and microwave-assisted organic reaction enhancement. The crystal structures of the thiosemicarbazones and their solvates [HPzAm4DH·1/2 MeOH (1), HPzAm4DH·H2O (2), HPzAm4M (3), HPzAm4M·2H2O (4)] and the 1,3-thiazolidin-4-ones (5 and 7) have been studied by X-ray diffractometry. All of the compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, mass spectrometry, FT-IR and 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy. Several by-products have also been isolated in a crystalline form, namely 3-((Z,E)-N′-(4-oxothiazolidin-2-ylidene) carbamohydrazonium-yl)pyrazin-1-ium dibromide monohydrate, (H3PzAmot)Br 2·H2O (6), 2-((5-(pyrazin-2-yl)-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3- yl)thio)acetic acid, (H2Pz124ttAc) (8), 2-amino-5-(pyrazin-2-yl)-1,3, 4-thiadiazol-3-ium chloride monohydrate, (HPz134tda)Cl·H2O (9), and 2-(methylamino)-5-(pyrazin-2-yl)-1,3,4-thiadiazol-3-ium chloride N-methyl-5-(pyrazin-2-yl)-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-amine solvate, (HMPz134tda) Cl·(MPz134tda) (10). The structures of these compounds were also analyzed by X-ray diffractometry. The microwave-assisted organic reaction method for synthesis is easy, convenient, and ecofriendly when compared to the traditional synthetic methods. Crystal analysis revealed that the compounds have extended 3D supramolecular networks through high levels of H-bonding and weak molecular interactions between the molecular moieties and solvent molecules. The novel synthons, which are sustained by NH⋯N and NH⋯O hydrogen bonding and other weak interactions, have been shown to assemble with 1,3-thizolidine-4-ones, 1,2,4-trizole, or 1,3,4-thiadiazole derivatives in a zigzag or herringbone architecture. © 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Superstructures with cyclodextrins: Chemistry and applications

Cyclodextrins (CDs) are cyclic oligosaccharides consisting of 6 (α), 7 (β) and 8 (γ) 1,4-glycosidically linked α-D-glucose units. Production of these compounds is accomplished by enzymatic degradation of starch using CD-glycosyl transferase.

Since their discovery more than 100 years ago, a significant development in CD research has taken place. Right after their discovery, CDs were very expensive due to the fact that only small quantities were available. In addition to this, it was assumed that CDs are toxic to human beings. Meanwhile, things have changed. Now, large quantities of CDs are available at low prices. Additionally, it could be demonstrated that CDs are not toxic to humans. Various applications of CDs can be found, e.g. the binding of odors and flavors. Even drugs can be complexed and set free after a while by CDs. This enables the transfer of hydrophobic substances into aqueous media, which is of great interest in pharmaceutical chemistry. For instance, release and molecular dispersion of antihistamines in the tear fluid are achieved very quickly by means of amylase catalysis.

Regarding the interactions of CDs with low-molecular and macromolecular compounds, respectively, the reactivity of complexed molecules is another key factor besides solubility effects. For example, differences in the absorption spectra of some compounds are caused by complexation with CDs.

For analytical purposes, CDs are used as chiral hosts. Thus, the application of CDs in column chromatography and HPLC to isolate and separate suitable racemic mixtures is broadly established. More recently, the use of CDs as food additives was approved. For example, dispersion of triglycerides can be achieved by the addition of α-CD.

In organic synthesis and polymer chemistry, the interest in CDs has increased significantly during the past decades. For instance, in the latter case covalent attachment of CDs to macromolecules and threading of CD molecules onto suitable macromolecular chains could be demonstrated. Unlike other macrocycles such as crown ethers or calixarenes, the cavity of CDs is big enough to include more or less hydrophobic molecules completely. In contrast to macrocyclic cucurbiturils, CDs show a better solubility in water. On top of that, they are also biodegradable.

Considering the importance of CDs as demonstrated above, we felt encouraged to summarize some of the latest results achieved in CD research. Contributions from leading research groups dealing with CDs can be found in this Thematic Series of the Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry.

Helmut Ritter

Dusseldorf, July 2012
Quality evaluation and growing regionalization of Pseudostellaria heterophylla in Guizhou

This paper is aimed to study the potential ecological suitability regionalization of Pseudostellaria heterophylla for selecting GAP planting base location and designing rational production layout. The ecological factors and contribution rate were determined by using maximum entropy (Maxent) model. Then, the information entropy theory was used to determine the relative importance of each environmental factor, and thus to determine the most limiting habitat criteria. Finally, the probable spatial distribution of P. heterophylla was determined based on GIS spatial analysis of habitat conditions. Meanwhile, the optimal index range of ecological factors was quantified. The moderately and highly suitable habitats were mainly located in Shibing, Huangping, Cengong, the middle and east of Kaili, the south of Yuqing, the west of Tongren. The percentage of moderately and highly suitable habitats for P. heterophylla in the study area was 3.64%, and its area was 6 405.39 km². The results also showed that seven dominant ecological factors controlled the distribution of P. heterophylla. These factors included agrotype, the warmest rain, aspect, slope, the warmest and highest temperature, contents of soil organic carbon, and the driest month precipitation. The habitat suitability assessment model based on GIS and Maxent model theory could accurately evaluate the habitat suitability distribution of P. heterophylla in Guizhou. In addition, we recommended Cengong and Zhenyuan county in Guizhou province as the worthy developing potential planting areas.
PEGAS DER REBHUHN GIUSEPPE UND TONINO SNC

KAPITALZUFÜHRUNGEN FÜR DIE DURCHFÜHRUNG EINER ERSTINVESTITION (ARTIKEL 2 DER VERORDNUNG (EG) Nr. 651/2014). FINANZAUSSTATTUNG: 70.000,000,00 EUR. BEGÜNSTIGTE: KLEINE UND MITTLERE UNTERNEHMEN IN EINHEITLICHER ODER VERBUNDENER FORM MIT AUSNAHME VON GESCHÄFTSVIERTELN UND NETZEN. AMMISSIBILI:INVESTIMENTI MATERIALIEN (LANDBAU-MASONRY-WERKE-PFLANZEN-MASCHINEN-AUSRÜSTUNG) – IMMATERIELLE INVESTITIONEN (PATENTE, LIZENZEN. WISSEN, WIE)-ERVICES DER BERATUNG.
Gan mm-wave radar components embedded

The GRACE project aims at development of surface mount technology (SMT) components for mm-wave (mmW) frequencies, with particular focus on radar systems in the W-band. 

Low-cost high-performance radars are critical for future Enhanced Flight Vison System (EFVS) combining IR sensors and a mmW radar.  

Key radar components are Power Amplifier (PAs) and Signal Sources (SSs), two functionalities that require high power. The most promising technology to deliver the required power levels in an area-effective package with potential to be cost-effective in volume production is a short-gate length GaN HEMT monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) technology. The GRACE project aims at utilizing the D01GH and the D006GHG processes from OMMIC, which are two only commercially open European MMIC processes with capability of delivering sufficient gain in the W frequency band. 

The GRACE project also aims at packaging the designed MMICs using a fan-out wafer level (FOWL) packaging approach offered by Fraunhofer IZM. FOWL packaging (FOWLP) is one of the latest packaging trends in microelectronics with advantages such as significant package miniaturization, substrate-less package, lower thermal resistance, and higher performance with lower loss and low parasitic coupling

The specific objectives of the GRACE project are: 

*Design of a 93-100 GHz Power Amplifier (PA) MMIC with an output power in the range of 500mW to 1W 
*Design of a signal-source MMIC covering 93-100 GHz with state-of-the art far-carrier phase noise performance 
*Development of a FOWL packaging flow for the PA MMIC 
*Development of a FOWL packaging flow for the signal source MMIC
Simplified Neutrosophic Linguistic Multi-criteria Group Decision-Making Approach to Green Product Development

For many companies, green product development has become a key strategic consideration due to regulatory requirements and market trends. In this paper, the life cycle assessment technique is used to develop an innovative multi-criteria group decision-making approach that incorporates power aggregation operators and a TOPSIS-based QUALIFLEX method in order to solve green product design selection problems using neutrosophic linguistic information. Differences in semantics as well as the risk preferences of decision-makers are considered in the proposed method. The practicality and effectiveness of the proposed approach are then demonstrated through an illustrative example, in which the proposed method is used to select the optimum green product design, followed by sensitivity and comparative analyses.
Steell EVO: Steell Evolving

The dynamics of the sector in which R&B belongs and of the sectors with which it relates, requires constant innovation based on efforts of R&D. The Steell EVO project seeks to increase the durability of the final product R&B through an evolution in the treatments made to the main raw material: The steel.
Channel Modeling for Underwater Acoustic Network Simulation

Simulation forms an important part of the development and empirical evaluation of underwater acoustic network (UAN) protocols. The key feature of a credible network simulation model is a realistic channel model. A common approach to simulating realistic underwater acoustic (UWA) channels is by using specialised beam tracing software such as BELLHOP. However, BELLHOP and similar modeling software typically require knowledge of ocean acoustics and a substantial programming effort from UAN protocol designers to integrate it into their research. This paper is a distilled tutorial on UWA channel modeling with a focus on network simulation, providing a trade-off between the flexibility of low level channel modeling via beam tracing and the convenience of automated channel modeling, e.g. via the World Ocean Simulation System (WOSS). The tutorial is accompanied by our MATLAB simulation code that interfaces with BELLHOP to produce channel data for UAN simulations. As part of the tutorial, we describe two methods of incorporating such channel data into network simulations, including a case study for each of them: 1) directly importing the data as a look-up table, 2) using the data to create a statistical channel model. The primary aim of this paper is to provide a useful learning resource and modeling tool for UAN protocol researchers. Initial insights into the UAN protocol design and performance provided by the statistical channel modeling approach presented in this paper demonstrate its potential as a powerful modeling tool for future UAN research.
Where from, where to? New and old configurations in Poland’s foreign and security policy priorities

The past 20 years have seen profound shifts in Polish foreign and security policy. Like other states in Central Europe Poland became part of the Euro-Atlantic sphere upon gaining first NATO and then EU membership. Despite such broad similarities, Poland’s trajectory since 1989 has been marked by some specific and defining features. Poland has become the most significant player in Central Europe and tends to be viewed in the region as a leader, twinned with this, due to its size and relative strength, Poland is taken seriously at the EU table. At the same time, there has been a palpable shift in Polish Atlanticism and a more skeptical view of the US has emerged. This article explores the sources of these reconfigurations and considers their potential implications.
ACTIVE INTEGRATED COMPLETION INSTALLATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

An installation system and method configured to install a lower completion section is provided. The installation system may comprise an installation drill pipe configured to releasably couple with a lower completion section. The installation system may comprise an electrical wet connect. The electrical wet connect may be coupled with a connector configured to establish a communication pathway between the electrical wet connect and components of the lower completion section. The lower completion section may be run in hole. Communications between a surface location and the lower completion components may be established via the electrical wet connect. The lower completion components may be tested prior to setting a lower completion section packer.
Multi-Functional metallic surfaces via active layered double hydroxide treatments

The main objective of the proposal is development of active multi-functional surfaces with high level of self-healing ability on the basis of Layered Double Hydroxide (LDH) structures formed on different industrially relevant metallic substrates. The main idea of the project is based on “smart” triggered release on demand for functional organic or inorganic anionic compounds intercalated into intergallery spaces of LDHs. The active functionality is achieved via controllable substrate-governed growth of LDH architectures on Al, Mg and Zn based alloys. The functional anions such as corrosion inhibitors, biocides, drugs, or hydrophobic agents are introduced into the intergallery spaces during the growth of LDH or upon a post-treatment stage. The release of the functional agents occurs only on demand when the respective functionality is triggered by the relevant external stimuli such as presence of anions or local pH change. 
The proposal focuses on two main applications, namely aeronautical and automotive. The active LDH treatments can bring significant benefits when applied in these situations. The respective relevant substrates are chosen as the main objects of interest: Mg alloys for both applications; Al alloys for both transportation industries as well; galvanized steel as a main material for automobiles. Moreover the suggested surface treatments, especially the one with active self-healing ability, are also considered for light-weight multi-material structures which are prone to fast galvanically-induced corrosion. The increase of the fault tolerance and reliability of hybrid designs is aimed in this case. The suggested surface treatments can offer possibility for fast implementation of the process at industrial level. 
The main expected impacts are related to the improvement of the life cycle of the light-weight structures utilized in transport industries via optimization of the maintenance schedules and increasing the fault tolerance.
Evidence of dispersion and refraction of a spectrally broad gravity wave packet in the mesopause region observed by the Na lidar and Mesospheric Temperature Mapper above Logan, Utah

Gravity wave packets excited by a source of finite duration and size possess a broad frequency and wave number spectrum and thus span a range of temporal and spatial scales. Observing at a single location relatively close to the source, the wave components with higher frequency and larger vertical wavelength dominate at earlier times and at higher altitudes, while the lower frequency components, with shorter vertical wavelength, dominate during the latter part of the propagation. Utilizing observations from the Na lidar at Utah State University and the nearby Mesospheric Temperature Mapper at Bear Lake Observatory (41.9°N, 111.4°W), we investigate a unique case of vertical dispersion for a spectrally broad gravity wave packet in the mesopause region over Logan, Utah (41.7°N, 111.8°W), that occurred on 2 September 2011, to study the waves' evolution as it propagates upward. The lidar-observed temperature perturbation was dominated by close to a 1 h modulation at 100 km during the early hours but gradually evolved into a 1.5 h modulation during the second half of the night. The vertical wavelength also decreased simultaneously, while the vertical group and phase velocities of the packet apparently slowed, as it was approaching a critical level during the second half of the night. A two-dimensional numerical model is used to simulate the observed gravity wave processes, finding that the location of the lidar relative to the source can strongly influence which portion of the spectrum can be observed at a particular location relative to a source.
IMPACTOS DA PRIVATIZAÇÃO DOS SERVIÇOS NO ATENDIMENTO AOS DIREITOS À ÁGUA E AO SANEAMENTO À LUZ DOS TRATADOS INTERNACIONAIS E LEGISLAÇÃO BRASILEIRA

O reconhecimento da água como direito humano à vida digna implica que o Estado deva ser responsabilizado pelo seu provimento para a população.Nesse contexto, os países signatários dos pactos de direitos internacionais, como o Brasil, têm a obrigação de respeitar e criar as condições para cumprir esse direito.O objetivo desse estudo é discutir sobre a questão da água como direito humano e a privatização dos serviços A abordagem da pesquisa é quali-quantitativa e baseada em pesquisa bibliográfica e coleta de dados primários e secundários.Mesmo que em ritmo lento, as coberturas de água e de esgoto têm melhorado nos últimos anos no Brasil, porém 35 milhões de brasileiros ainda não têm acesso a água tratada e quase 100 milhões de pessoas utilizam medidas alternativas para lidar com seus dejetos.Percebe-se que a privatização
Infection by<i>Alternaria alternata</i>causes discolouration of<i>Backhousia myrtifolia</i>foliage and flowers

The pathogenicity of three isolates of Alternaria alternata from Backhousia myrtifolia leaves was characterised and compared. Isolate BRIP 52222 was virulent compared to isolates BRIP 52223 and BRIP 52221. A comparison of inoculation methods showed that abrasion was more effective at establishing an infection than puncture wounding. Koch's postulates were assessed to confirm the pathogenicity of A. alternata on B. myrtifolia foliage and floral tissues using a conidial suspension of the most virulent isolate. Sporulation was triggered by incubating A. alternata (BRIP 52222) at 28 degrees C for 10 d under alternating 12 h black-light/12 h dark conditions on half-strength potato dextrose agar (PDA). In contrast, incubation of A. alternata under continuous black-light on either half- or full-strength PDA did not yield conidia. Host symptoms caused by inoculation with the pathogen included a brown-black discolouration of both foliage and floral tissues. Microscopic examination of cellular structures suggested that perturbation of oil glands may contribute to the tissue discolouration in B. myrtifolia caused by A. alternata infection. Oil gland structures can be disrupted during an active A. alternata infection, causing the leakage of essential oil followed by discolouration.
Grammatization: Bernard Stiegler's Theory of Writing and Technology

Abstract This article explicates and probes the ways in which media theorist Bernard Stiegler drew on histories and theories of writing in order to enrich the study of digital culture. For digital rhetoricians, Stiegler's notion of “grammatization” is particularly striking in that it suggests the beginnings of a theoretical framework for orienting rhetorical inquiry amid the interminable sea-change of new devices, software packages, and product features. Grammatization cultivates a perspective that is complimentary to and ultimately distinct from those associated with electracy, augmentation, remediation, and other canonical terms that rhetoricians and compositionists often borrow from media studies in order to frame their analyses of digital writing technologies. This alternative approach, which Stiegler's own work models, can help digital rhetoricians to distinguish “the long-term processes of transformation from spectacular but fleeting technical innovations” ( Stiegler, 1998 , p. 21) and—going beyond Stiegler—to identify robust categories of analysis and production integral to a variety of contemporary rhetorical situations. To further demonstrate the scholarly value grammatization poses for rhetorical inquiry on writing technologies, the article concludes by comparing Stiegler's examination of online video platforms to two compositionists’ recent analyses of YouTube.