SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Elevating Streets in Urban Topographic Maps Improves the Speed of Map-Reading

A fast and accurate reading of maps is relevant for many human orientation, navigation, and wayfinding tasks. Autostereoscopic displays can visualize depth illusions in True-3D and allow map-makers to use the depth axis as an additional cartographic design parameter. This new design parameter has hardly been considered in empirical investigations in cartography. A previous study provided initial evidence that distribution of map information over different depth layers could bring advantages for the speed of map-reading. These results require further investigation. Research from cognitive psychology has demonstrated that the cognitive processing of map information could be enhanced by using linear features of the map graphics that subdivide the map into different sections (“spatial chunks”). These spatial chunks provide map readers an additional orientation pattern that supports information processing. Spatial judgements, for instance, can be made faster when spatial chunks are present in a map. It still remains an open question whether the True-3D accentuation of chunking features, such as dominant street representations in maps, can lead to additional advantages for an efficient transfer of map information. The aim of the present study is to investigate the effects of True-3D–accentuated streets for map-reading efficiency. To achieve this, an empirical study of the performances of 66 participants was conducted. In this study, a streets-in-True-3D condition (3D-Streets) was compared to a streets-in-2D condition (2D-Streets). Following previous research, map-reading efficiency was measured as both the mean percentage of correct counting tasks (hit rate) and the mean response time to solve a counting task correctly (speed). It was shown that the 3D-Streets condition significantly improved the speed but not the hit rate.
Improving Adherence to Screening Colonoscopy Preparation and Appointments

Colorectal screening for cancer by colonoscopy is recommended for adults 50 years and older. Scheduling patients for sedated endoscopic procedures involves balancing physician schedules, room availability and equipment, proper patient preparedness, and necessary personnel. Both nonattendance and poor preparations contribute to inefficiency, wasted resources, and increased costs. We noted nonattendance rates ranging from 21% to 29%. As a first step, we examined patient factors associated with nonattendance using a retrospective case control study. Younger patients (<60 years), screening appointment, and insurance type were associated with nonattendance. On the basis of these findings, initial efforts focused on additional nurse strategies of follow-up contact and education for screening colonoscopies. As we improved attendance rate, concomitantly we discovered cancellation rates increasing. Subsequently, an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental quality improvement program has been ongoing to target a number of system-, nurse-, and patient-specific factors contributing to nonattendance and cancellations due to poor preparations. Rates have improved but require ongoing monitoring and surveillance. We describe the ongoing efforts and challenges aimed at both nonattendance and cancellations.
ABUTMENT SWIVEL DOORSTOP

An abutment swivel doorstop (10) has a mounting plate (20) mountable onto a door frame (14), a stop member (26) pivotally and slidably mounted on the mounting plate (20), a biaising means (28) for urging the stop member (26) in the disengaged position, a keeper (24) pivotally mounted on the mounting plate (20), and a latch (58) mountable on a door (12) which is hingedly mounted within the door frame (14). The stop member (26) is rotatable between a door opening position and a door blocking position and slidable between a disengaged and engaged position. The keeper (24) is rotatable relative to the stop member (26) between a locked and an unlocked condition. The keeper (24) has a cam (46) for urging the stop member (26) against the biaising means (28) and into the engaged condition as the keeper (24) rotates between the locked and unlocked conditions. As the keeper (24) rotates between the locked and unlocked conditions, the stop member (26) engages and disengages the mounting plate (20) and the latch (58) for locking and unlocking the door (12) to the door frame (14).
Tracking the cognitive basis of social communication across the life-span

A vital part of successful everyday social interaction is the ability to infer information about others (e.g. their emotions, visual perspective, and language). Development of these social skills (termed Theory of Mind, ToM) has been linked to improvements in more general cognitive skills, called Executive Functions (EF). However, to date very little is known of how this link varies with advancing age, and no model exists to explain the relationship. Thus, the key aim of the proposed research is to systematically explore the cognitive basis of social communication and how this changes across the life-span. The research will address three complementary objectives: (1) to what degree can variations in ToM ability across the life-span be accounted for by changes in EF skills, (2) how do ToM ability and EF skill change over time in different age groups (using longitudinal methods, i.e. test-retest of the same participants), and (3) can ToM ability be enhanced through training specific EF skills, and how do these training effects differ across the life-span. Contrary to traditional studies of social communication, I will employ an interdisciplinary approach that links theory and practice from cognitive, social, developmental, and clinical (neuro)psychology to study the relationship between ToM and EF across a broad and dynamic age range (10 to 80+ yrs old). I will use cutting-edge combinations of techniques (eye-tracking and EEG) and paradigms, alongside sophisticated statistical methods to track the timecourse of social understanding, and model how it relates to EF and more general cognitive/social skills (eg. IQ, language) within and between individuals. This research will open up new horizons in ToM research by developing an intervention programme to enhance the quality of social communication in older adults (thus improving their mental health and well-being), which has the potential to be applied in other individuals with social communication deficits (eg. autism).
Real-Time optimization of extraction and the logistic process in highly complex geological and selective mining settings

The overall aim of Real-Time-Mining is to develop a real-time framework to decrease environmental impact and increase resource efficiency in the European raw material extraction industry. The key concept of the proposed research promotes the change in paradigm from discontinuous intermittent process monitoring to a continuous process and quality management system in highly selective mining operations. Real-Time Mining will develop a real-time process-feedback control loop linking online data acquired during extraction at the mining face rapidly with an sequentially up-datable resource model associated with real-time optimization of long-term planning, short-term sequencing and production control decisions. The project will include research and demonstration activities integrating automated sensor based material characterization, online machine performance measurements, underground navigation and positioning, underground mining system simulation and optimization of planning decisions, state-of-the art updating techniques for resource/reserve models. The impact of the project is expected on the environment through a reduction in CO2-emissions, increased energy efficiency and production of zero waste by maximizing process efficiency and resource utilization. Currently economically marginal deposits or difficult to access deposits will be become industrial viable. This will result in a sustainable increase in the competitiveness of the European raw material extraction through a reduced dependency on raw materials from non-EU sources.
Breaking the curse of dimension in heavy-element chemistry

The acute toxicity and radioactivity of actinide compounds complicate experimental studies of the “soup” of nuclear waste produced in nuclear reactors. This motivates research into computational approaches for determining molecular properties and reactivity of actinide compounds. Unfortunately, the computational resources required by standard quantum chemistry methods grow exponentially with system size, an effect known as the curse of dimension. Since the actinide-containing molecules of relevance to nuclear chemistry contain hundreds of electrons, innovative new approaches that break the curse of dimension must be developed. One such approach models many-electron molecules as collections of noninteracting electron pairs, called geminals. Standard geminal methods are inappropriate for actinide chemistry, however, and must be extended to include (i) computationally efficient ways to account for relativistic effects, (ii) correlations between electrons beyond electron-pairing effects (weak correlation), (iii) electronically excited states, and (iv) the description of unpaired electrons. Specifically, weak correlation will be captured using Coupled Cluster-type approaches, excited states are accessible through an Equation-of-Motion formalism, and open-shell extensions will use generalized quasi-particles as building blocks for the electronic wavefunction. The extended geminal models thus developed will provide the first direct, atomistic, and quantitative computational model for understanding nuclear waste reprocessing and will provide the essential insights that are needed to guide the synthesis of new actinide compounds that can be used to separate actinides from the other components in the “soup” of nuclear waste. The developed models will be robust, computationally cheap, and black-box-like and can be used in many other areas of chemistry and materials physics like lanthanide and transition-metal chemistry, biochemistry, and semiconductor physics.
Human Development and Democracy: Re-examining the Relationship

We explore the role of democracy in human development. Rather than viewing democracy as a prerequisite for or consequence of human development, we suggest that, like health, education, and income, democracy is also an integral part of human development. We draw on the experiences of a number of countries to reinforce this perspective, and propose a two dimensional typology of human development based on the degree of democracy prevailing in a country and “tangible” human development, as measured by the HDI and other supplementary indices. We use this typology to distinguish between four types of human development: sustainable human development, pseudo human development, emergent human development, and failed human development. We propose that such a classification can be used as a tool for the planning and evaluation of development policies.
Design and Implementation of Digital Three-Dimensional Virtual Studio System

Digital three-dimensional virtual studio system relies mainly on image processing software.It is a complex system which is the combination of hardware and software.Digital three-dimensional virtual studio system realizes the real-time perfect integration of three-dimensional scene pictures taken by camera with threedimensional virtual object image making via computer.Describe the working principle and characteristics of digital three-dimensional virtual studio system and expound the implementation,technical difficulties and innovation of digital three-dimensional virtual studio system.With the development of digital video,digital three-dimensional virtual studio system will soon be on the market as a mature product in the radio and television industry and this system's application prospect in TV industry is very broad.
Anticoagulation Strategies in Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major risk factor for stroke and systemic embolization, particularly in the elderly. Approximately 2.3 million adults in the United States have AF, and it is projected that this number will increase to approximately 5.6 million individuals by the year 2050, with over 50% aged 80 years or older. Vitamin K antagonists are currently the most widely accepted means of stroke prevention in patients with AF; unfortunately, this method of treatment is not a feasible option for many patients for numerous reasons. This article examines and compares the various newer therapeutic agents that have either been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration or are still in various stages of clinical testing, and provides an overview of established antithrombotic therapies. We also discuss the role of anticoagulation in the setting of cardioversion in patients with AF.
Development of an application for optimising the range of electric bikes taking into account the energy performance of the route and the current battery status

Development of a web application for desktop and mobile use for users of electric bikes that enables users of electric bikes to plan the route efficiently, taking into account the current state of charge of the battery and the energy performance of the route. An existing application for electric bike control and map services for solving transport tasks will be connected. a.
Hydrothermal Gasification Performance of Iranian Rice Straw in Supercritical Water Media for Hydrogen-Rich Gas Production

As a clean and green alternative fuel to replace fossil fuels, hydrogen could be an ideal fuel for the future. Supercritical water gasification of lignocellulosic agricultural residues results in H2 production with zero CO2 emission, which makes this technique an attractive technology for hydrogen generation from biomass. Structural analyses were performed to determine the lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose contents in feedstock. The effects of different process variables (temperature, reaction time, and feed concentration) on supercritical water gasification of Iranian rice straw (IRS) were evaluated. IRS, which has a high content of cellulose and hemicellulose, has significant potential for gaseous product generation under the supercritical water condition. The maximum H2 production of 5.56 mmol/gr of biomass was achieved at 440 °C (temperature), 20 min (reaction time), and 2 wt. % (feed concentration).
PARALLEL-SHAFTS GEARBOX WHICH HOLDS THE VEHICLE ON A SLOPE

Motor vehicle gearbox (1) comprising a clutch (23) and a freewheel (11) interposed between an idler gear (12) and a first synchromesh (10) able to establish a freewheel forward gear ratio. The gearbox (1) has at least one other forward gear ratio higher than the freewheel ratio. When the freewheel forward gear ratio is actuated and the clutch is open, one of the other forward gear ratios higher than the freewheel ratio is also actuated.
Jogo da Comunidade Urbana

O principal objetivo do projeto é desenvolver um jogo social inovador ganza em pontos localizados como pontos no mapa a ser visitado pelos jogadores durante caminhadas no espaço urbano. Haverá 3 tipos de pontos de &ndash; no jogo utente, operador e patrocinador. O local do utilizador será uma chamada de &rdquo; feita primeiro pelo autor do local e depois por cada utilizador. Ele também será o principal link do jogo, focado nos utentes, suas ideias e necessidades. Até que o jogo se torne mais popular, o jogo será ganza nos pontos do operador onde o círculo do Fortune &rdquo; &ndash; máquinas que sacam pontos ou prêmios (por exemplo, cupons de desconto, pontos adicionais, contas Premium temporárias ou bônus de emprego dentro de um dia). Os círculos de fortuna serão desligados ao longo do tempo se a atividade em uma determinada área for considerada suficiente para desenvolver o jogo por conta própria e reiniciar quando houver necessidade de estimular o interesse no jogo. Os spots do patrocinador são locais específicos, por exemplo, lojas de vestuário com qualquer promoção, por exemplo, um desconto nas compras no montante de 200 PLN, à escolha do patrocinador como desconto ou gratuito para todos ou de acordo com o princípio «primeiro servido». e por um certo tempo &ndash; por exemplo, 1 dia ou 2 horas após o anúncio. Os utentes do jogo serão jogadores e patrocinadores, com cada grupo tendo objetivos diferentes ao usar o jogo. Os jogadores se esforçarão para ganhar tantos pontos quanto possível para serem trocados por prêmios com patrocinadores. O benefício dos patrocinadores será gerar mais tráfego em suas localizações. O jogo irá contribuir para a construção de uma comunidade se esforçando para ganhar tantos pontos quanto possível em diferentes tipos de pontos. Pontos classificados pelo uso
Gaseous and fluvial carbon export from an Amazon forest watershed

The transfer of carbon (C) from Amazon forests to aquatic ecosystems as CO2 supersaturated in groundwater that outgases to the atmosphere after it reaches small streams has been postulated to be an important component of terrestrial ecosystem C budgets. We measured C losses as soil respiration and methane (CH4) flux, direct CO2 and CH4 fluxes from the stream surface and fluvial export of dissolved inorganic C (DIC), dissolved organic C (DOC), and particulate C over an annual hydrologic cycle from a 1,319-ha forested Amazon perennial first-order headwater watershed at Tanguro Ranch in the southern Amazon state of Mato Grosso. Stream pCO2 concentrations ranged from 6,491 to 14,976 μatm and directly-measured stream CO2 outgassing flux was 5,994 ± 677 g C m−2 y−1 of stream surface. Stream pCH4 concentrations ranged from 291 to 438 μatm and measured stream CH4 outgassing flux was 987 ± 221 g C m−2 y−1. Despite high flux rates from the stream surface, the small area of stream itself (970 m2, or 0.007% of watershed area) led to small directly-measured annual fluxes of CO2 (0.44 ± 0.05 g C m2 y−1) and CH4 (0.07 ± 0.02 g C m2 y−1) per unit watershed land area. Measured fluvial export of DIC (0.78 ± 0.04 g C m−2 y−1), DOC (0.16 ± 0.03 g C m−2 y−1) and coarse plus fine particulate C (0.001 ± 0.001 g C m−2 y−1) per unit watershed land area were also small. However, stream discharge accounted for only 12% of the modeled annual watershed water output because deep groundwater flows dominated total runoff from the watershed. When C in this bypassing groundwater was included, total watershed export was 10.83 g C m−2 y−1 as CO2 outgassing, 11.29 g C m−2 y−1 as fluvial DIC and 0.64 g C m−2 y−1 as fluvial DOC. Outgassing fluxes were somewhat lower than the 40–50 g C m−2 y−1 reported from other Amazon watersheds and may result in part from lower annual rainfall at Tanguro. Total stream-associated gaseous C losses were two orders of magnitude less than soil respiration (696 ± 147 g C m−2 y−1), but total losses of C transported by water comprised up to about 20% of the ± 150 g C m−2 (±1.5 Mg C ha−1) that is exchanged annually across Amazon tropical forest canopies.
Trasformare le norme. Il case-study del sex trafficking minorile in Thailandia

Il presente articolo indaga le criticità dell’approccio normativo adottato in Thailandia allo scopo di contrastare ilfenomeno del sex trafficking minorile. L’articolo discute inoltre un possibile approccio alternativo, di stamposociologico, finalizzato a promuovere la trasformazione delle norme sociali thailandesi. La prima parte dell’articolo(§§ 1-2) illustra le peculiarità del sex trafficking in Thailandia e offre una panoramica sulle attuali policies dicontenimento del fenomeno, evidenziandone carenze e punti di forza. La seconda parte dell’articolo (§§ 3-4)presenta i tratti salienti della teoria delle norme sociali della filosofa e sociologa Cristina Bicchieri, che identificale “credenze” individuali e sociali quale fattore cruciale in vista del cambiamento sociale, e riflette, in viapreliminare, su una possibile applicazione della teoria nel contesto thailandese.
SOLAR CELL SYSTEMS FOR USE IN BUILDINGS

Methods are disclosed of fabricating a solar cell system. A solar cell is formed over a substrate. The substrate is attached to a carrier. A translucent or transparent protective cover is overlaid over the solar cell to produce the solar cell system, which is deployed onto an exterior of a building.
BUNDLING MECHANISM FOR SIGNATURES

A bundling mechanism for receiving a stream of signatures in overlapping relation on a conveyor belt and for stacking them in register with one another preparatory to separation into bundles for transfer or storage. A twisting conveyor is provided for helically twisting the stream of signatures substantially 90 degrees so that the signatures are placed on edge. The outlet of the twisting conveyor is formed of a pair of vertically oriented rollers defining an outlet nip. A stop horizontally spaced from the nip arrests and accumulates the signatures thereby establishing the remote surface of the stack, the stack being supported on a table extending horizontally at right angles to the direction of the incoming stream. The near surface of the stack is horizontally spaced from the nip, the space being bridged by an auxiliary conveyor driven substantially at stream speed for incrementally conveying the trailing edge of each signature from the nip into a position which is flush with the near surface of the stack. Packer discs having rollers spaced about the periphery are provided for continuously beating upon the forming end of the stack with the blows being applied in unison over the area of the forming end to facilitate advancement of the stack and sliding of the signatures over one another from the overlapping state into a condition of precise monolithic register. A conveyor integrated into the stack supporting table assists the packer discs in advancing the major portion of the stack.
Lab-In-A-Patch for pku self-assessment

Phenilketonuria (PKU) is a congenital metabolic disease related to high levels of phenylalanine (Phe) in blood that, if not treated, can lead to intellectual disability, behavioural problems, and mental disorders. Life-long monitoring of Phe levels are necessary for PKU patients to avoid health (mainly neurological) issues. Currently available techniques for Phe assessment are costly, slow and take place only in clinical chemistry laboratories inside tertiary care hospitals, with a total analysis rate of one test every 1 month. Therefore, new technologies for frequent and rapid Phe analysis are required to improve PKU therapeutic efficacy, health monitoring and hence the quality of life of the patients. Here, we propose a fully integrated wearable patch for non-invasive self-assessment of PKU. The patch is designed to comfortably detect sweat Phe levels at home settings without medical expertise or expensive facilities. The patch contains electrodes modified with Phe-selective bioreceptors and is connected to a miniaturized controlling unit for electrode operation and wireless data transmission to external devices (smartphone, tablet, etc.).
Overall, this project will provide, in an unprecedented manner, the fast monitoring of a rare disease with an integrated, compact, user friendly and non-invasive device. We aim at improving the way patients and doctors interact regarding the daily assessment of PKU. The produced devices will change how this rare disease is monitored, understood and will open new correlations between PKU and degree of health of patients. Furthermore, we expect that the concept of Lab-in-a-patch device proposed in this project will pave the way to the monitoring and assessment of other specific diseases.
MACHINE FOR APPLYING A SINGLE- OR MULTI-LAYER SEALING COATING MATERIAL FOR A HORIZONTAL FLAT ROOF

The invention relates to a machine for applying a traditional sealing coating material comprising one or more layers or a material formed by a single- or multi-layer weldable sealing membrane for a horizontal flat roof.