SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Data Sample Selection Issues for Bankruptcy Prediction

Bankruptcy prediction is of paramount interest to both academics and practitioners. This paper devotes special care to an important aspect of the bankruptcy prediction modeling: Data sample selection issue. To investigate the effect of the different data selection methods, three models are adopted: Logistic regression model, Neural Networks (NNET), and Support Vector Machines (SVM), which have recently gained some popularity in the applications. A Monte Carlo simulation study and an empirical analysis on an updated bankruptcy database are conducted to explore the effect of different data sample selection methods. By comparing the out-of-sample predictive performances, we conclude that if forecasting the probability of bankruptcy is of interest, complete data sampling technique provides more accurate results. However, if a binary bankruptcy decision or classification is desired, choice based sampling technique may still be suitable. In particular, choice-based data samples validated by NNET and SVM can capture more correct predictions of bankruptcy observations, and provide lower asymmetric misclassification rate. In addition, for different choice-based data samples, it is essential to adjust the cut-off probability. An appropriate choice of cut-off probability depends on the specification of the cost ratio between the Type I error and Type II error. The proposed optimal cut-off probability in this work is a function of the data sample selection methods and the cost ratio.
WASHING AND CLEANING DEVICE

A washing and cleaning device has a sealed housing in which there is an electrically driven device for generating vibration transferable from above the housing to the environment. In order to obtain a device of simple construction which operates effectively and reliably, there is an electric motor (10) rigidly secured to the inner wall of the housing (2), to the output shaft (12) of which is fitted a flyweight (14) capable of generating vibration (12) and arranged outside the axis of rotation. The current source of the electric motor (10) may be an accumulator (16) or a power supply unit (24).
A two‐year‐old girl with an erythematous‐bluish tumor on a shoulder

JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen GesellschaftVolume 20, Issue 5 p. 704-707 Diagnosequiz A two-year-old girl with an erythematous-bluish tumor on a shoulder Sara Tormo-Mainar, Corresponding Author Sara Tormo-Mainar saratormo15@gmail.com Department of Dermatology, Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain Both authors contributed equally to this article. Correspondence to Sara Tormo-Mainar, MD Department of Dermatology Hospital del Mar Passeig Marítim 25–29 08003 Barcelona, Spain E-mail: saratormo15@gmail.comSearch for more papers by this authorAlvaro March-Rodríguez, Alvaro March-Rodríguez Department of Dermatology, Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain Both authors contributed equally to this article.Search for more papers by this authorMònica Gonzàlez-Farré, Mònica Gonzàlez-Farré Department of Pathology, Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorRamon M Pujol, Ramon M Pujol Department of Dermatology, Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, SpainSearch for more papers by this author Sara Tormo-Mainar, Corresponding Author Sara Tormo-Mainar saratormo15@gmail.com Department of Dermatology, Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain Both authors contributed equally to this article. Correspondence to Sara Tormo-Mainar, MD Department of Dermatology Hospital del Mar Passeig Marítim 25–29 08003 Barcelona, Spain E-mail: saratormo15@gmail.comSearch for more papers by this authorAlvaro March-Rodríguez, Alvaro March-Rodríguez Department of Dermatology, Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain Both authors contributed equally to this article.Search for more papers by this authorMònica Gonzàlez-Farré, Mònica Gonzàlez-Farré Department of Pathology, Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorRamon M Pujol, Ramon M Pujol Department of Dermatology, Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, SpainSearch for more papers by this author First published: 05 April 2022 https://doi.org/10.1111/ddg.14744 AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Volume20, Issue5May 2022Pages 704-707 RelatedInformation
Biotinylated MHC complexes

A chimeric peptide comprising an MHC peptide (alpha chain or beta chain) and a biotinylation peptide. The biotinylation peptide is either a natural biotinylation peptide or has greater than 70% sequence homology to a natural biotinylation peptide or has a minimal sequence required for being biotinylated that is longer than 50 amino acids in length. The biotinylation peptide may be the biotin carboxyl carrier protein (BCCP) from E. coli or the P.shermanii 1.3S subunit of transcarboylase (transcarboxilase). Also claimed are methods of biotinylating such a chimeric peptide.
Substituent effects on Ni–S bond dissociation energies and kinetic stability of nickel arylthiolate complexes supported by a bis(phosphinite)-based pincer ligand

Pincer complexes of the type [2,6-(R(2)PO)(2)C(6)H(3)]NiSC(6)H(4)Z (R = Ph and i-Pr; Z = p-OCH(3), p-CH(3), H, p-Cl, and p-CF(3)) have been synthesized from [2,6-(R(2)PO)(2)C(6)H(3)]NiCl and sodium arylthiolate. X-ray structure determinations of these thiolate complexes have shown a somewhat constant Ni-S bond length (approx. 2.20 Å) but an almost unpredictable orientation of the thiolate ligand. Equilibrium constants for various thiolate exchange (between a nickel thiolate complex and a free thiol, or between two different nickel thiolate complexes) reactions have been measured. Evidently, the thiolate ligand with an electron-withdrawing substituent prefers to bond with "[2,6-(Ph(2)PO)(2)C(6)H(3)]Ni" rather than "[2,6-(i-Pr(2)PO)(2)C(6)H(3)]Ni", and bonds least favourably with hydrogen. The reactions of the thiolate complexes with halogenated compounds such as PhCH(2)Br, CH(3)I, CCl(4), and Ph(3)CCl have been examined and several mechanistic pathways have been explored.
Orthokeratology to Control Myopia Progression: A Meta-Analysis

To evaluate the clinical treatment effects of orthokeratology to slow the progression of myopia.Several well-designed controlled studies have investigated the effects of orthokeratology in school-aged children. We conducted this meta-analysis to better evaluate the existing evidence. Relevant studies were identified in the Medline and Embase database without language limitations. The main outcomes included axial length and vitreous chamber depth reported as the mean ± standard deviation. The results were pooled and assessed with a fixed-effects model analysis. Subgroup analyses were performed according to geographical location and study design.Of the seven eligible studies, all reported axial length changes after 2 years, while two studies reported vitreous chamber depth changes. The pooled estimates indicated that change in axial length in the ortho-k group was 0.27 mm (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.22, 0.32) less than the control group. Myopic progression was reduced by approximately 45%. The combined results revealed that the difference in vitreous chamber depth between the two groups was 0.22 mm (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.14, 0.31). None of the studies reported severe adverse events.The overall findings suggest that ortho-k can slow myopia progression in school-aged children.
Integrated spectroscopic sensors for the risk assessment of fires

Most fire deaths are not caused by burns, but by smoke inhalation. Toxic gases in smoke are beside heat and lack of oxygen the major lethal factor in uncontrolled fires. Drones are considered more and more as the ultimate assistants during firefighting operations. Drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) provide critical top-down perspectives on dangerous areas. This is helpful in dealing with most fires, and especially important and effective when dealing with fires at high risk sites. There is an urgent need for small, low-weight, low power, real-time gas sensors with a high specificity that can be integrated in UAVs. Availability of such sensors could save lives as UAVs might detect and map toxic gas fields in fireplaces and evaluate how they spread. Besides integration in UAVs, such sensors can be integrated in firefighter’s cloths or installed in fire prone places. In FireSpec, we propose the concept of an integrated wavelength modulation spectroscopic sensor for real time hazardous gas detection based on a silicon photonics integrated chip comprising a series of InP lasers, a gasprobe and an InP detector. The wavelengths of the lasers are matched with the mid-infrared (MIR) absorption lines of the gasses to be detected. The concept directly builds upon knowledge and technology developed in the ERC-project Miracle (Mid-InfraRed Active photonic integrated Circuits for Life sciences and Environment). In Miracle, we are investigating and developing the field of photonic integrated circuits for the MIR wavelength band based on high-index contrast waveguide structures. To extend the functionality of the photonic integrated circuit, heterogeneous integration of other materials such as III-V dies, on the high index contrast waveguide system for particular optical functions, such as lasers and detectors is pursued. FireSpec technology is expected to be a game changer in mobile real time toxic gas detection applications.
Managing the Environmental Sustainability of Ports for a durable development

The intensification of maritime traffic, both in terms of goods and passengers, needs to be accompanied by an environmentally sustainable management of port areas so to reduce harmful consequences for local populations. MESP addresses the reduction of water, air and noise pollution deriving from port activities through the implementation of a multidisciplinary approach, which encompasses technological, regulatory and administrative solutions. The reinforcement of cooperation between port authorities, scientific organisations and public administrations will foster the diffusion and transfer in the Mediterranean area of the sustainable management model of port areas developed by MESP project.
Lie Superalgebras and Enveloping Algebras

Lie superalgebras are a natural generalization of Lie algebras, having applications in geometry, number theory, gauge field theory, and string theory. This book develops the theory of Lie superalgebras, their enveloping algebras, and their representations. The book begins with five chapters on the basic properties of Lie superalgebras, including explicit constructions for all the classical simple Lie superalgebras. Borel subalgebras, which are more subtle in this setting, are studied and described. Contragredient Lie superalgebras are introduced, allowing a unified approach to several results, in particular to the existence of an invariant bilinear form on $\mathfrak{g}$. The enveloping algebra of a finite dimensional Lie superalgebra is studied as an extension of the enveloping algebra of the even part of the superalgebra. By developing general methods for studying such extensions, important information on the algebraic structure is obtained, particularly with regard to primitive ideals. Fundamental results, such as the Poincare-Birkhoff-Witt Theorem, are established. Representations of Lie superalgebras provide valuable tools for understanding the algebras themselves, as well as being of primary interest in applications to other fields. Two important classes of representations are the Verma modules and the finite dimensional representations. The fundamental results here include the Jantzen filtration, the Harish-Chandra homomorphism, the Sapovalov determinant, supersymmetric polynomials, and Schur-Weyl duality. Using these tools, the center can be explicitly described in the general linear and orthosymplectic cases. In an effort to make the presentation as self-contained as possible, some background material is included on Lie theory, ring theory, Hopf algebras, and combinatorics.
MIMO Broadcast DFE Transceivers With QoS Constraints: Min-Power and Max-Rate Solutions

This paper considers two joint design problems of linear precoder, decision feedback equalizer (DFE) and bit allocation for multi-input multi-output (MIMO) broadcast (BC) channels. The first problem is a power minimization problem (min-power) with a total bitrate constraint and per data stream symbol error rate (SER) specifications. The second problem is a rate maximization problem (max-rate) with a total transmit power constraint and per data stream SER specifications. For a given broadcast DFE transceiver, optimal bit allocation formulas for both problems are derived. A particular class of joint triangularization (JT) is applied to obtain the optimal broadcast DFE transceivers for the min-power and max-rate QoS problems, namely the minimum power JT broadcast DFE transceiver (MPJT) and the maximum rate JT broadcast DFE transceiver (MRJT), respectively. Two suboptimal broadcast DFE transceivers, the power minimized QR broadcast DFE transceiver (PMQR) and the rate maximized QR broadcast DFE transceiver (RMQR), are also proposed for the min-power and max-rate QoS problems, respectively. The proposed suboptimal designs apply QR decompositions instead of the particular class of JT. Moreover, integer bit allocation problems for both QoS problems are addressed. This work also shows the duality of the proposed MPJT and MRJT transceivers. At the end, numerical results are presented to demonstrate the performance of the proposed MPJT, MRJT, PMQR and RMQR transceivers under different QoS constraints, and verify the duality of the proposed MPJT and MRJT transceivers.
Cloud Services for Mapping Flood Areas Susceptible

The population growth has led to increasing occupation of areas susceptible to flooding. This is compounded by environmental stresses such as deforestation, the growing process of erosion and consequent siltation of rivers and rails, above all, the disorderly occupation of the coastal areas, causing floods occur with greater frequency and magnitude. If we consider the uncertainties related to climate change, this fact can be greatly aggravated. The mapping of areas susceptible to flooding constitutes an important mechanism for risk management as it allows the preventive control of the use and occupation of land. A new method of mapping areas susceptible to flooding has been developed by Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (INPE). This new method is based on normalization of land called Height Above Nearest Drainage (HAND) and was applied in the city of Blumenau (Brazil) achieving satisfactory results. In addition, this method can be integrated into the monitoring system and alert the Itajai River Basin. This system aims to monitor and alert with time in advance flooding in the basin, in order to minimize the impacts from extreme precipitation events. The proposed architecture model is based on Cloud Computing. This model aims to facilitate the integration of data obtained by weather radar and the data collection network hydro meteorological obtained from telemetry. Through friendly and transparent interface to the user, the system offers Cloud services for the operation of warning system, such as hydrological forecasting, simulation scenarios and publication of information in real time. Based on conceptual analysis, this architecture is able to meet the requirements demanded by the Monitoring System and Alert Itajai River Basin operated by CEOPS/FURB. The main requirements are: response time, availability, resource reservation, real time, scalability and security. The objective of this work is to propose the integration of the mapping of areas susceptible to flooding model, called HAND the proposed architecture of Cloud Computing in order to meet the demands of CEOPS/FURB.
Novel biomaterial-based device for the treatment of progressive ms-   - an integrated pan- european approach

PMSMatTrain is focusing on gaining a comprehensive understanding of the progressive (late degenerative phase) of multiple sclerosis (PMS) from basics to translation, fully supported by 8 beneficiaries (6 research institutions, 2 SMEs). Recruited ESRs will receive compulsory discipline-specific, generic and complementary transferable skills training. PMSMatTrain’s Joint Research Education and Training programme (JRTP) will provide early stage researchers with high quality research and transferable skills training in intellectual property, leadership skills, innovation, regulatory affairs, entrepreneurship, gender policy, and medical device evaluation, which will ensure that they are immediately employable in industry. The consortium will develop a multi-modal hyaluronan-based medical device designed to release small molecular weight anti-inflammatory molecules (APRIL and sPIF) followed by remyelination and neuroprotective drugs (ibudilast and miconazole). PMSMatTrain will for the first time utilise these functionalised multi-modal biomimetic hyaluronan scaffolds as a tool to investigate cross-talk between signals arising due to chronic neuroinflammation and those leading to demyelination and axonal loss, while identifying molecular mechanisms that facilitate remyelination and neuroprotection in PMS. This approach could yield the first cortex-proximal and directed biomaterials-based disease-modifying therapy for PMS. These scaffolds will be tested in state of the art MS patient induced stem cell-derived oligodendrocyte cultures and organotypic cultures to investigate MS pathophysiology. In vivo responses will be characterised using field-leading MRI and mass spectrophotometry protocols. PMSMatTrain will also generate a clinically-relevant in silico model of drug elusion and dispersal within the CNS. Our industry partners will develop the end-device by providing standardised manufacturing protocols for scaled-up production and commercialisation of the cGMP product.
Generation of discrete first- and second-order sensitivities for single shooting

In this work, an approach to the forward generation of discrete first- and second-order sensitivities is proposed. For this purpose, an algorithm has been developed, which can basically be applied to general implicit differential-algebraic equation (DAE) systems. Moreover, the approach has been tailored to both the generation of directional derivatives and sensitivities with respect to discontinuous control trajectories. The implementation of the method is discussed here for the orthogonal collocation method based on Legendre–Gauss–Radau points and considering the linear implicit DAE type, which arises in problems related to chemical engineering. Lastly, the approach has been applied to three case studies of different complexities. The corresponding performance for the generation of Jacobian and Hessian information is discussed in detail. © 2012 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 58: 3110–3122, 2012
Assessing neonatal heat balance and physiological strain in newborn infants nursed under radiant warmers in intensive care with fentanyl sedation

To assess heat balance status of newborn infants nursed under radiant warmers (RWs) during intensive care.Heat balance, thermal status and primary indicators of physiological strain were concurrently measured in 14 newborns nursed under RWs for 105 min. Metabolic heat production (M), evaporative heat loss (E), convective (C) and conductive heat flow (K), rectal temperature (T re) and mean skin temperatures (T sk) were measured continuously. The rate of radiant heat required for heat balance (R req) and the rate of radiant heat provided (R prov) were derived. The rate of body heat storage (S) was calculated using a two-compartment model of 'core' (T re) and 'shell' (T sk) temperatures.Mean M, E, C and K were 10.5 ± 2.7 W, 5.8 ± 1.1 W, 6.2 ± 0.8 W and 0.1 ± 0.1 W, respectively. Mean R prov (1.7 ± 2.6 W) and R req (1.7 ± 2.7 W) were similar (p > 0.05). However, while the resultant mean change in body heat content after 105 min was negligible (-0.1 ± 3.7 kJ), acute time-dependent changes in S were evidenced by a mean positive heat storage component of +6.4 ± 2.6 kJ and a mean negative heat storage component of -6.5 ± 3.7 kJ. Accordingly, large fluctuations in both T re and T sk occurred that were actively induced by changes in RW output. Nonetheless, no active physiological responses (heart rate, breathing frequency and mean arterial pressure) to these bouts of heating and cooling were observed.RWs maintain net heat balance over a prolonged period, but actively induce acute bouts of heat imbalance that cause rapid changes in T re and T sk. Transient bouts of heat storage do not exacerbate physiological strain, but could in the longer term.
PROMETHRIN COMPOSITION IN FORM OF MICROEMULSION

A composition of promethrin in form of a microemulsion comprising from 15 to 20% by volume by weight of promethrin, a non–polar solvent or non–polar solvent mixture comprising from 47 to 58% w/v, a polar solvent or polar solvent mixture that comprises from 2 to 21% w/v, a 60% or 70% w/w anionic surfactant comprising from 2.4 to 4.33% w/v, an adjuvant from 0 to 4.70% w/v, and a mixture of nonionic surfactants from 9.66 to 21.00% w/v.
Apprentissages au regard des initiatives de fomentation de la collaboration transfrontaliere: une expérience au cœur de l’eurorégion Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Euskadi, Navarre

L'objectif de cette brochure est de tirer des leçons destinées aux entités qui promeuvent les initiatives de coopération transfrontalière pour l'innovation et à celles qui souhaitent y participer. L'étude décrit comment le comportement des entités ayant une expérience à moyen terme de la participation au regroupement de trois clusters transfrontaliers de l'espace transfrontalier Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Euskadi, Navarre est analysé en matière de coopération et d'innovation transfrontalières. Cette analyse est basée sur une enquête auprès des entités Klusteuro (réseau de clusters eurorégionaux en Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Pays basque et Navarre). D'une part, elle explore l'importance accordée par ces entités aux barrières qui peuvent inhiber ou faciliter la coopération transfrontalière (barrières à la coopération transfrontalière en matière d'innovation), afin d'étudier la contribution de la participation à Klusteuro, pour mieux les surmonter. D'autre part, cette analyse identifie le type d'innovation habituellement développée par ces entités afin de comprendre le rôle donné aux clusters dans le développement d'un type d'innovation ou d'un autre. Enfin, une série d'enseignements est tirée sur la valeur que peut apporter la participation à un cluster transfrontalier ou à d'autres initiatives visant à promouvoir la coopération transfrontalière en faveur de l'innovation.