SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Thermodynamically anomalous regions and possible new signals of mixed-phase formation

Using an advanced version of the hadron resonance gas model we have found indications for irregularities in data for hadrons produced in relativistic heavy-ion collisions. These include an abrupt change of the effective number of degrees of freedom, a change of the slope of the ratio of lambda hyperons to protons at laboratory energies 8.6-11.6A GeV, as well as a plateau in the collision-energy dependence of the thermal pion number per baryon at laboratory energies 6.9-11.6A GeV. We also find hints for the existence of plateaus in the collision-energy dependence of the entropy per baryon and the total pion number per baryon, which are correlated to the one of the thermal pion number per baryon at the same collision-energy range. Also, we observe a sharp peak in the dimensionless trace anomaly at a laboratory energy of 11.6A GeV. On the basis of the generalized shock-adiabat model we demonstrate that these observations give evidence for the anomalous thermodynamic properties of the mixed phase at its boundary to the quark-gluon plasma. We argue that the trace-anomaly peak and the local minimum of the generalized specific volume observed at a laboratory energy of 11.6A GeV provide a signal for the formation of a mixed phase between the quark-gluon plasma and the hadron phase. This naturally explains the change of slope in the energy dependence of the yield of lambda hyperons per proton at a laboratory energy of 8.6A GeV.
Cold-formed steel structures around the world

The objective of this paper is to provide a brief review of recent (over approximately the last five years) advances in the application, analysis and design of cold-formed steel structures. Attention here is focused on load-bearing cold-formed steel structures; as opposed to secondary systems, curtain walls, etc. Cold-formed steel applications continue to advance in three primary categories: framing, metal buildings, and racks. Examples largely derived from the author’s experiences in North America are used to illustrate the applications. The behaviour of cold-formed steel structures can be complicated due to the thin-walled nature of the sections; thus, analysis advances are required. Recent work in Generalized Beam Theory and the constrained Finite Strip Method demonstrate that, at least when it comes to thin-walled members, significant advances in structural analysis are still possible and desirable. Design of cold-formed steel structures continues to see significant improvements and refinements. Recent efforts related to the Direct Strength Method of design are highlighted, including novel extensions from the member to the system level. Finally, similar to many other areas of structural engineering, seismic engineering has motivated notable advances in applications, analysis, and design. For cold-formed steel structures these advances are reviewed to demonstrate current progress and future directions in this important area.
Toxicity Studies of the Crude Aqueous Root Extract of <i>Albizzia chevalieri</i> Harms in Albino Rats

Aqueous root extract of Albizzia chevalieri has been reported to possess hypoglycaemic and hypolipidaemic effects. The current work investigated the LD50 of the crude aqueous root extract of Albizzia chevalieri and the effect of sub-chronic doses of the extract on liver and kidney function parameters of albino rats. The results indicated LD50 greater than 3000mg/kg body weight in albino rats observed for 72 hours. The result of the sub-chronic toxicity on liver function parameters showed significant (P<0.05) increase in serum total protein and globulin at doses greater than 2000mg//kg, which was reflected on the A:G ratio. Transaminases and alkaline phosphatase activities were also significantly (P<0.05) affected at doses greater than 2000mg/kg. Serum levels of urea were also increased significantly (P<0.05) but creatinine and uric acids were
decreased significantly (P<0.05) at doses greater than 2000 mg/kg., Serum electrolytes were however not affected. The extract should therefore be use with care especially at doses greater than 2000 mg/kg.
Nodes Enhancing Waterway bridging Adriatic-Ionian Network

NEWBRAIN project aims at boosting the relevance of the Adriatic-Ionian core nodes system for the economic and social integration of the programme area, in the framework of the European transport policy and TEN-T network as key gates connecting Central and Western Europe with the South-East Europe and Mediterranean countries._x000D_
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The project addresses various infrastructural gaps and technological, procedural and organisational bottlenecks detected at local level and impacting on the smoothness of the regional transport system, by adopting a joint and transnational approach aimed at stimulating the coordinated development of physical and non-physical infrastructure and to enhance the capacity to launch feasible investments._x000D_
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The transnational cooperation of the 9 logistics and transports nodes project partners, key institutions for the planning of infrastructural investments in transport and logistic sectors of the Adriatic-Ionian macro-region area, is expected to unlock the potential for investments through the participation to EU funding schemes for the implementation of efficient, environment-friendly and low carbon transport systems, and to ensure active and long-term cooperation in different financing initiatives._x000D_
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These results are achieved through the setting up of the Adriatic Ionian intermodal and logistic Network as stable and sustainable cooperation framework for the achievement of innovative efficient transport infrastructure and environmental friendly and low carbon transport system, agreed in the NEWBRAIN transnational strategy to be adopted by all partners. The elaboration of Action Plans in each node allows the definition of priority actions in terms of technical and financial readiness and supports the preparatory and technical studies needed to apply to main European financial programmes (e.g. CEF, EFSI, ..) through the transnational cooperation initiatives whose final scope is the concrete implementation of the Eu transport network.
Comparative assessment of the biological tolerance of chernozems in the south of Russia towards contamination with Cr, Cu, Ni, and Pb in a model experiment

The biological properties of chernozems in the south of Russia worsen under the impact of contamination with Cr, Cu, Ni, and Pb compounds. The tolerance of chernozems towards contamination decreases in the following sequence: ordinary chernozems > typical chernozems > southern chernozems > leached vertic chernozems. This sequence is specified by the soil reaction and the organic matter content. The high humus content determines the high buffer capacity of chernozems towards contamination with chromium, whereas the high pH values ensure the soil tolerance towards contamination with copper, nickel, and lead. With respect to their adverse effect on the biological properties of the chernozems, the studied heavy metals can be arranged into the following sequence: CrO3 > CuO > PbO ≥ NiO.
REUSABLE MICROFIBER NON-WOVEN CLEANING FABRIC

A stratified non-woven cleaning fabric with one or more layers of fibrous components in conjunction with microfibers. The fabric comprises at least one layer (1) consisting of a combination of deep groove microfibers with one or more other components such as cotton fibers, rayon fibers, polyester fibers, acrylic fibers, low melt binding material or resins, or absorbent gelling material. One or more additional layers, (2, 3, 4) can be added to the fabric, these additional layers potentially consisting of one or more components, including deep groove microfibers, cotton fibers, rayon fibers, polyester fibers, acrylic fibers, low melt binding material resins, or absorbent gelling material. A method of constructing the invention also is disclosed.
Life cycle assessment of pyrolysis process of Desmodesmus sp.

This paper described a comprehensive assessment of the pyrolysis process of 1 kg Desmodesmus sp. cultivated in BG11 medium at the optimum temperature by using life cycle assessment method. This assessment took 1 kg of Desmodesmus sp. as a functional unit, and chose energy efficiency analysis and potential environmental impact as assessment indices. The results showed that the energy conversion efficiency index of the pyrolysis process was above 1, which meant the pyrolysis process was beneficial. The primary impact of the pyrolysis process on the environment was eutrophication; which followed by photochemical ozone synthesis and acidification; and global warming impact was the last. The overall environmental impact during the whole life cycle was 1 347.63 mPET2000.
Keywords: life cycle assessment (LCA), microalgae, pyrolysis, energy conversion efficiency, environmental impact
DOI: 10.3965/j.ijabe.20150805.2069

Citation: Li G, Ji F, Zhou Y G, Dong R J. Life cycle assessment of pyrolysis process of Desmodesmus sp. Int J Agric & Biol Eng, 2015; 8(5): 105－112.
Unemployed and alone? Unemployment and social participation in Europe

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between unemployment and social participation and aim to identify the role of national policies and attitudes as possible mediators. Design/methodology/approach – The authors use the 2006 EU-SILC module on social participation – a data set that provides rich information on social participation for 22/23 EU countries. They adopt a two-step multi-level design, allowing them to directly examine the impact of national policies and norms on individual outcome. Findings – The paper reveals clear evidence that the unemployed have lower levels of social participation than the employed across a range of indicators. The paper also reveals that macro-level variables significantly affect the extent of these differentials in social participation. For instance, the authors found that societies that expose the unemployed to poverty risk have a larger social participation gap between the employed and the unemployed. Originality/value – While the negative association between unemployment and social participation has been established in prior work, the study is the first one to employ a “large N” comparison and to use a multi-level design to statistically test the degree to which macro-level variables mediate the negative relationship between unemployment and social participation. The analyses were able to show that societal context can significantly alleviate the negative implications of unemployment for social participation.
The patterns of language choice at the border of Malaysia-Thailand

Any activities conducted at the boundary area between countries will only be successful if the community of speakers has mutual understanding in terms of language, especially those involving business. This study focuses on a community in the northern part of Malaysia near the Thailand border where majority of people are bilingual in Malay and Thai. This study aims to investigate the patterns of language used by speakers in the Malaysia-Thailand border, in the context of language maintenance and language shift. Both countries use different languages; with Malaysians use Malay and the Thais use Thai language. In this cross-border context, activities pertaining to business, visit or personal matters will have an impact on the development of the two languages. This study presents the findings on the language choice from a survey involving 202 respondents that was conducted in two border towns at the Malaysia-Thailand border, namely Rantau Panjang (Malaysian side) and Golok (Thailand side). By utilizing the domain concept that was introduced by Fishman (1972), this study focuses on two domains namely, business and family. In addition to the questionnaire, participant observations and interviews were also conducted as supplements. The data on the patterns of language choice were analyzed statistically. The findings show that although Malaysians and Thais speak two different languages, Kelantanese dialect, which is a variety of the standard Malay, was the most dominant language at the border. This study also found that age was a significant factor in determining the patterns of language use. The younger generations were using Kelantanese dialect and Thai language in domains where older people would only use Kelantanese dialect. This points to the occurrence of language shift at the border. However, the community at the Thai side of the border tends to choose Kelantanese dialect in their daily activities, which seems to indicate language maintenance in this area. These findings suggest that language can serve as a marker of identity, especially for those communities in Golok as most of them are originally from Malaysia. Finally, this study has contributed empirical data on language usage at the Malaysia-Thailand border.
Pteropodos thecosomados en el Pacifico suroriental frente a Caldera, Chile (Mollusca, Opistobranchiata: Euthecos tomata y Pseudothecostomata)

The thecosomate pteropods collected in an oceanograpic transect between Caldera, Chile (~27°S) to neighbouring of Easter Island and Salas y Gomez Island, southeastern Pacific were analyzed. A total of 2021 specimens belonging to 18 species were identified, being Clio pyramidata and Styliola subula the most dominant species along the transect and the most frequent ones, represented in 18 of the 23 stations analysed are reported. The most abundant species were S. subula (35%), C. pyramidata (28%) y Cavolinia inflexa (13%). The following species are new records for the southeastern Pacific: Cavolinia labiata, Cavolinia uncinata, Cavolinia gibosa, Cuvierina columnella, Clio cuspidata, Clio chaptalii, Diacria trispinosa, D. quadridentata, D. major, Cymbulia sp. and Peracle reticulata. The classification can recognize three sets of stations, characterized by its species abundance, species richness and diversity, including a neritic assemblage (71-79oW), an oceanic assemblage (82-105oW) and a set of thalasoepipelagic stations associated with the oceanic islands.
MARE, RURALITÀ E TERRA: POTENZIARE L’UNITARIETÀ STRATEGICA

The terms of reference for the strategic plan stressed the need to launch joint cross-border strategy to promote the development of innovation and entrepreneurship, the broader objective of the competitiveness of rural areas and tourism, with the involvement of all area covered by the Operational Programme IT-Maritime FR.
In light of such an approach, the project will develop various activities related mainly to the rural economy in the sense of the word, then the productive activities including agriculture and fisheries, and services related to these exogenous factors that play a role as economic catalysts for these segments of the economy (tourism and innovation).
These activities are divided into 6 and 1 Sub-Action System that, over 3 years, will be developed to achieve the overall objective and specific objectives.
The project includes the direct involvement of the 4 regional governments, which will form the steering committee and will be direct beneficiaries of some more activities aimed at creating common tools and shared governance of rural areas.
The project also includes the involvement of some of the larger partnership with regional agencies, scientific institutions and local authorities that will ensure the proper conduct of operation and more activities targeted to businesses and the synergy with the tourist flow and transfer of innovation .
The project provides for the involvement in the operational phase also representing the interests of private entrepreneurship, agricultural and fisheries.
The planned activities are of different nature but can be traced to the following types:
- Exchange of experiences through the establishment of working groups or interest groups;
- Development of methodologies for management and planning;
- Implementation and monitoring of plans aimed at optimizing the exploitation of resources and their exploitation;
- Transfer of innovative systems for agriculture and fisheries for the purpose of improving production conditions;
- Establishment of demonstration centers for the permanent improvement of marketing of agricultural food production and the exploitation of biological resources in the countryside;
- Creating synergies between private operators to improve their marketing systems in agribusiness;
- Demonstration and outreach activities.
Porto Alegre e a Copa do Mundo FIFA 2014: do sonho à realidade, do planejamento à execução

Este artigo tem como objetivo descrever e interpretar a gestão da Copa do Mundo FIFA 2014 em Porto Alegre. O estudo é do tipo interpretativo, com análise qualitativa, realizado por meio de pesquisa documental, diários de campo e entrevistas semiestruturadas. Foram analisados 34 documentos oficiais, realizadas 39 observações e 9 entrevistas. Os resultados mostram um significativo atraso nas obras relacionadas ao evento na cidade, principalmente as de mobilidade urbana. Ainda assim, quando concluídas, tais obras podem representar um avanço para a cidade. Ademais, outros benefícios foram observados, especificamente nos estádios dos clubes da cidade, bem como na divulgação externa de uma imagem positiva da cidade de Porto Alegre. No entanto, algumas dessas melhorias podem ter ocorrido às custas dos cidadãos porto-alegrenses, em especial os menos favorecidos. Sendo assim, Porto Alegre pode ter cometido o erro de qualificar sua imagem para o público externo em detrimento da população local.
Reply on RC1

<strong class="journal-contentHeaderColor">Abstract.</strong> This paper presents the first Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity (SMOS) Sea Surface Salinity (SSS) dedicated products over the Baltic Sea. The SSS retrieval from L-band brightness temperature (TB) measurements over this basin is really challenging due to important technical issues, such as the landâsea and iceâsea contamination, the high contamination by radio-frequency interference (RFI) sources, the low sensitivity of L-band TB at SSS changes in cold waters, and the poor characterization of dielectric constant models for the low SSS range in the basin. For these reasons, exploratory research in the algorithms used from the level 0 up to level 4 has been required to develop these dedicated products. This work has been performed in the framework of the European Space Agency regional initiative Baltic+ Salinity Dynamics. Two Baltic+ SSS products have been generated for the period 2011â2019 and are freely distributed: the Level 3 (L3) product (daily generated 9âd maps in a <span class="inline-formula">0.25<sup>â</sup></span> grid; <span class="uri">https://doi.org/10.20350/digitalCSIC/13859</span>, <span class="cit" id="xref_altparen.1"><a href="#bib1.bibx22">GonzÃ¡lez-Gambau etÂ al.</a>,Â <a href="#bib1.bibx22">2021</a><a href="#bib1.bibx22">a</a></span>) and the Level 4 (L4) product (daily maps in a <span class="inline-formula">0.05<sup>â</sup></span> grid; <span class="uri">https://doi.org/10.20350/digitalCSIC/13860</span>, <span class="cit" id="xref_altparen.2"><a href="#bib1.bibx23">GonzÃ¡lez-Gambau etÂ al.</a>,Â <a href="#bib1.bibx23">2021</a><a href="#bib1.bibx23">b</a></span>)âââââââ, which are computed by applying multifractal fusion to L3 SSS with SST maps. The accuracy of L3 SSS products is typically around 0.7â0.8âpsu. The L4 product has an improved spatiotemporal resolution with respect to the L3 and the accuracy is typically around 0.4âpsu. Regions with the highest errors and limited coverage are located in Arkona and Bornholm basins and Gulfs of Finland and Riga. The impact assessment of Baltic+ SSS products has shown that they can help in the understanding of salinity dynamics in the basin. They complement the temporally and spatially very sparse in situ measurements, covering data gaps in the region, and they can also be useful for the validation of numerical models, particularly in areas where in situ data are very sparse.
Introduction: Warburg's Library and Its Legacy

In this introduction to a Common Knowledge special issue on the Warburg Institute, the authors argue that the Institute remains today—as it has been, in different forms, for almost a century—one of Europe's central institutions for the study of cultural history. At once a rich and uniquely organized library, a center for doctoral and postdoctoral research, and a teaching faculty, the Institute was first envisioned by Aby Warburg, a pioneering historian of art and culture from a wealthy Jewish family in Hamburg. Warburg rejected the traditional view that the classical tradition was a simple, purely rational Greek creation, inherited by modern Europe. He argued that it was as much Mesopotamian as Greek in origin, as at home in the Islamic as in the European world, and as often irrational as rational in its content—and on the basis of this rich vision he devised brilliant new interpretations of medieval and Renaissance symbols and ideas. Warburg's chosen associate Fritz Saxl put his creation on a firm institutional base, first in Hamburg and then, after a narrow escape from the Nazi regime, in London. For all the changes the Institute has undergone over the decades since then, it continues to ask the questions that Warburg was the first to raise and to build on the methods that he created.
BENDABLE SPANNER

A bendable spanner comprises a driving head having a driving portion at a front end thereof for engaging with a screw means; a length of the driving head being L3; a pivotal unit; the driving head being pivotally installed to the pivotal unit; a length of the pivotal unit being L2; and a holding portion; one end of the holding portion being pivotally installed to the pivotal unit; a length of the holding portion being L1. The length of L1 is greater than or equal to 1.5 times of the L2, and the length of L1 is greater than or equal to 1.15 times of L3. Moreover in the present invention, another end of the holding portion is connected to a pivotal unit and then the pivotal unit is further connected to a driving head.
Role of ultrasound in management of long-term complications after to radical cystectomy and orthotopic neobladder construction: case report.

Radical cystectomy with urinary diversion is considered the gold standard treatment for bladder cancer. We report a case of 66-years-old male with long term complications, after radical cystectomy and an ileal neobladder according to Hautmann. He developed uroseptic episodes, stones, post-void residual, stenosis of the uretero-neobladder anastomosis, metabolic acidosis and progressive deterioration of renal function. Renal ultrasound helped us to identify the dilation of the urinary tract, the grade of hydronephrosis and the presence of stones. During the follow-up, it is very important the collaboration between urologist and nephrologist and the role of ultrasound for an early correction of the hydronephrosis and the elective replacement of the stents in order to preserve the renal function.
A characterisation of passive and active interactions and their influence on students' achievement using Moodle LMS logs

During the last years, there has been much concern about learning management systems' (LMS) effectiveness when compared to traditional learning and about how to assess students' participation during the course. The tracking and monitoring capabilities of most recent LMS have made it possible to analyse every interaction in the system. The issues addressed on this study are: a) Is LMS student's interaction an indicator of academic performance?; b) Are different results in performance expected between distance and in-class LMS-supported education?; c) How can LMS interactions from logs be categorised?; d) May this categorisation detect 'learning witnesses'? To answer these questions, a set of interaction types from Moodle LMS activity record logs has been analysed during two years in online and in-class Master's degrees at the UPM. The results show partial or no evidence of influence between interaction indicators and academic performance, although the proposed categorisation may help detect learning witnesses.