SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Ground-Breaking software for sustainable smart city planning

Public and private operators, who are developing services or infrastructures in urban areas, are confronted to growing complexity, which arises from diverse factors such as increasing urban population, new mobility trends, new consumption patterns or climate change. There is a strong need to provide these agents with decision-making support tools that continuously help them anticipate such challenges and optimise planning.  ForCity’s software suite is a pioneer solution. Thanks to systemic prospective models, it simulates the impact of possible future city developments on the investments, showing the results in user-friendly 4D-maps and dashboards. It helps businesses and local authorities save millions of euros, reduce their environmental footprint and facilitate stakeholders’ collaboration, boosting the creation of sustainable Smart Cities. ForCity has already three applications in the suite, validated by clients and in use: ForCity DHC (to plan district heating and cooling networks), Water (to program drinking water networks) and Geoworking (to simulate human resources mobility policies). Three others are under development, in Mobility, Waste Management and Urban Planning. Only two companies in the world do a similar complex modelling and our solution is the only one that addresses multiple urban sectors (energy, water…), and delivers an online turnkey software.  Smart City services represent a huge market (estimated at 175 bn€ in 2023) and planning tools are yet to be developed in this field, constituting a promising and lucrative segment. Since its creation in 2014, our French SME has experienced an outstanding growth (2.9 million€ turnover in 2017, 88 employees today, 20 French and International awards received) and our solution is already used in eleven cities. The present project will help us scale-up and accelerate our international expansion in our next targeted markets (Germany, UK and Hong Kong), reaching 46.5 million€ turnover and 214 employees by 2023.
A Study of the Size Effect of High-strength Reactive Powder Concrete

Reactive powder concrete(RPC)is a new type of high-strength cement-based composite with excellent mechanical properties and durability.But size effect phenomenon also exist in RPC,like ordinary concrete,and this effect is directly related to its true strength,carrying capacity and assessment of structural durability,etc..In the experiment,the size of the specimen as a variable,7 d and 28 dcompressive strength value of the four groups of specimens of different sizes were obtained,and statistical analysis methods were applied to study the strength of the size effect of the RPC specimen.Reference to the compressive strength of the side length of 100 mm cube specimens,for a side length of 70.7 mm and 40mm cube specimens,7 d and 28 d size effect coefficients were 0.961 3,0.953 5and 0.933 5,0.935 6 respectively.For 40mm×40mm×160mm prism,relative to the side length 40mm cube specimen,its size effect coefficient of 28 d was 0.832 4.RPC is a relatively homogeneous material.After adding steel fiber in the RPC,the toughness increases,and the brittleness decreases.Through a comparative analysis,the strength size effect phenomenon of RPC is not so significant as ordinary concrete.
Dynamique d'un périmètre littoral portuaire : la côte de San-Pédro, Sud-Ouest de la Côte d’Ivoire

La dynamique du perimetre littoral portuaire de San-Pedro a ete etudiee a partir de 11 profils transversaux implantes en arriere plage au droit de 5 sites, entre la plage Tombolo a l’Ouest et la plage du Club Nautique a l’Est. Il en ressort une evolution variable des segments de cote, en relation surtout avec les installations portuaires et la variation des conditions hydrodynamiques. Les changements morphologiques etant l’expression de l’evolution dynamique obeissent a un rythme saisonnier qui se caracterise par une alternance de periodes d’erosion entre les mois de mai et aout et d’engraissement entre novembre et fevrier. Par ailleurs, les analyses granulometriques montrent une variation spatiale du grain moyen, du Club Nautique a la plage Tombolo au cours de la periode 1985-1986 corollaire de la dynamique variable des differents secteurs de plage. Translated version: Dynamics of a harbour littoral perimeter: the San-Pedro coast, South-west of Cote d'Ivoire The dynamics of San-Pedro harbour’s perimeter was studied using 11 transverse profiles established behind the beach on 5 sites located between the Tombolo beach in the West and the Nautical Club beach in the East. Variable evolution of the coastal portion is observed, mainly related to the harbour structures and the variation of the hydrodynamic conditions. The morphological changes being the expression of the dynamic evolution obey to a seasonal rhythm which is characterized by an alternation of erosion periods from Mai to August and accretion between November and February. In addition, grain size analyses show a space variation of the average size, from Nautical Club to the Tombolo beach during the period spreading from 1985 to 1986, attesting the variable dynamics of the different beach portions. Keywords: Harbour structures; Morphology and sedimentary dynamics; Erosion; Accretion; Cote d’Ivoire; San-Pedro.
Mentoring new nurse practitioners to accelerate their development as primary care providers: A literature review

To provide a review of the literature regarding programs for mentoring new nurse practitioners (NPs) to accelerate their development as primary care providers.A search was conducted in PubMed, Ovid, CINAHL, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.There is currently a critical shortage of primary care providers and an aging population requiring management of chronic medical conditions. Although NPs are trained in health promotion, disease prevention, and medical management and are well equipped to treat patients in primary care, the work can be overwhelming to the novice NP. A mentoring program could help the new NP further develop competencies and capabilities as a provider. However, there is a gap in the literature concerning any mentoring programs for novice NPs. Nonetheless, the literature review has provided a mentoring definition, program models, desired characteristics of nurse mentors, and barriers to mentoring programs. It has also described the benefits, goals and outcomes of a mentoring relationship. These insights from the literature provide a foundation for future mentoring program development.A mentoring program for new NPs working in primary care could accelerate productivity, increase job satisfaction, and provide longevity in the primary care setting.
Luttinger liquid physics from the infinite-system density matrix renormalization group

We study one-dimensional spinless fermions at zero and finite temperature T using the density matrix renormalization group. We consider nearest as well as next-nearest neighbor interactions; the latter render the system inaccessible by a Bethe ansatz treatment. Using an infinite-system alogrithm we demonstrate the emergence of Luttinger liquid physics at low energies for a variety of static correlation functions as well as for thermodynamic properties. The characteristic power law suppression of the momentum distribution n(k) function at T=0 can be directly observed over several orders of magnitude. At finite temperature, we show that n(k) obeys a scaling relation. The Luttinger liquid parameter and the renormalized Fermi velocity can be extracted from the density response function, the specific heat, and/or the susceptibility without the need to carry out any finite-size analysis. We illustrate that the energy scale below which Luttinger liquid power laws manifest vanishes as the half-filled system is driven into a gapped phase by large interactions.
Petrogenesis of post-collisional Middle Eocene volcanism in the Eastern Pontides (NE, Turkey): Insights from geochemistry, whole-rock Sr-Nd-Pb isotopes, zircon U-Pb and 40Ar-39Ar geochronology

come from teaching and research institutions in France or abroad, or from public or private research centers.L'archive ouverte pluridisciplinaire HAL, est destinée au dépôt et à la diffusion de documents scientifiques de niveau recherche, publiés ou non, émanant des établissements d'enseignement et de recherche français ou étrangers, des laboratoires publics ou privés.Petrogenesis of post-collisional Middle Eocene volcanism in the Eastern Pontides (NE, Turkey): Insights from geochemistry, whole-rock Sr-Nd-Pb isotopes, zircon U-Pb and 40Ar-39Ar geochronology
INDUCTION FOR THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Induction for thermochemical processes, and associated systems and methods. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes placing first and second substrates in a reactor, with each substrate having a surface facing toward the other. Method can further include directing a precursor gas into the reactor and activating an induction coil proximate to the facing surfaces of the substrates to dissociate the precursor gas. A constituent of the precursor gas is deposited on both the first and second surfaces, and heat radiated from each surface and/or a constituent deposited on the surface is received at the other surface and/or the constituent deposited on the other surface.
The Rise of the Humanitarian Drone: Giving Content to an Emerging Concept

This article explores and attempts to define the emerging concept of the humanitarian drone by critically examining actual and anticipated transfers of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, from the global battlespace to the humanitarian emergency zone. Focusing on the relationship between the diffusion of new technology and institutional power, we explore the humanitarian drone as a ‘war dividend’ arising from the transfer of surveillance UAVs, cargo-carrying UAVs and weaponised UAVs. We then reflect on the ways in which military practices and rationales guiding drone deployment may also shape humanitarian use, giving particular attention to the concept of surgical precision, the implications of targeting logic, and the ambiguous role of distance. Next, we consider the broader implications for humanitarian action, including the promise of global justice and improved aid delivery. Finally, we analyse the most difficult aspect of the humanitarian drone: namely, its political currency as a ‘humanitarian weapon’ in conflict scenarios.
Green light-emitting diode from bromine based organic-inorganic halide perovskite

Org anic-inorganic halide perovskites have attracted considerable attention owing to their outstanding solar cell efficiency. Meanwhile, these halide perovskites exhibit good light emitting in visible and near-infrared range with high fluorescence quantum yield, resulting in electroluminescence. However, it remains challenging for lighting and display due to the low luminance and poor long-term stability. Herein, high performance green light-emitting diodes are fabricated from bromine based perovskite (CH 3 NH 3 PbBr 3 ) by systematically adjusting the preparation conditions and optimizing the emitting layer thickness. A high luminance up to 1500 cd m -2 (one of the highest values for perovskites-based light-emitting diodes) was achieved with 80 nm perovskites-emitting layer, due to the well-crystallized, full-coverage property of the films. This result further confirms the great prospect of organic-inorganic perovskites in optoelectronics.
“How mutualism evolves: experimental microbiome evolution in gnotobiotic flies”

All metazoans harbour considerable numbers of commensal microorganisms in the gut, named microbiota, that contribute to many aspects of normal host physiology. Scientific research has provided invaluable contributions to our understanding of the relationship between host and its microbiota; however, the molecular mechanisms through which the microbiota exerts its beneficial influence are still largely undefined. The meta’omics revolution is promoting an explosion of interest in how the gut bacterial community impacts physiology and propensity to disease. In addition, gnotobiotic model organisms provide unique opportunities to study host-microbiota interplay with a level of experimental control that is not achievable in human studies. The coupling of those two approaches should allow to pinpoint key mechanisms underlying this mutually beneficial relationship. This research proposal aims to use those approaches to understand the bacterial genetic pathways mediating host benefits. To this end, we will apply in vivo experimental evolution to mutualistic bacteria, using gnotobiotic animal models. The work will investigate the association between the host model Drosophila melanogaster and one of its most abundant commensal bacteria, Lactobacillus plantarum, which was demonstrated to be beneficial to its host physiology by promoting juvenile growth and maturation.
Oral squamous cell carcinoma in a South African sample: Race/ethnicity, age, gender, and degree of histopathological differentiation

The purpose of this retrospective study was to investigate differences between black and white persons with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) with regard to age, gender, oral site affected, and histopathological degree of differentiation; and to compare these clinicopathological parameters between persons younger and older than 40 years in a South African population sample from the greater Johannesburg area.The histopathological reports of 510 cases of OSCC during the period 1995-2002 were retrospectively evaluated, and the data regarding age, gender, ethnicity/race, oral site affected, and degree of histopathological differentiation were recorded and statistically analyzed for differences between black and white persons, and between persons younger and older than 40 years of age.Statistically significantly, black persons were diagnosed with OSCC at a younger mean age (57 years) than white persons (61 years) (P=0.0086). The difference between male: female (M:F) ratio in black (3.74:1) and white persons (1.96:1) was statistically significant (P=0.0041). White persons had a significantly higher proportion of SCC of the lower lip than black persons (P<0.0001).OSCC was diagnosed at a younger age in black than in white persons; the proportion of black males in the black population group was greater than that of white males in the white population group; and the proportion of SCC of the lips was higher in younger than in older persons.
Individual differences in the perception of nonnative speech

As a mentor, Diane Kewley-Port was attentive to each student’s needs and took a highly hands-on, individualized approach. In many of her collaborative research endeavors, she has also taken a fine-grained approach toward both discovering individual differences in speech perception and production as well as explaining the causes and consequences of this range of variation. I will present research investigating several cognitive-linguistic factors that may contribute to individual differences in the perception of nonnative speech. Recognizing words from nonnative talkers can be particularly difficult when combined with environmental degradation (e.g., background noise) or listener limitations (e.g., child listener). Under these conditions, the range of performance across listeners is substantially wider than observed under more optimal conditions. My work has investigated these issues in monolingual and bilingual adults and children. Results have indicated that age, receptive vocabulary, and phonological aw...
Development of Microsatellite Markers for Miiuy Croaker, Miichthys miiuy (Sciaenidae), and Their Application in Verifying Gynogenesis of Large Yellow Croaker, Pseudosciaena crocea , Induced with M. miiuy Sperm

A total of 30 microsatellite markers were isolated from miiuy croaker, Miichthys miiuy, and characterized. Of these, 24 were polymorphic with an average of 4.33 alleles per locus (range: 2–8). The observed (Ho) and expected (He) heterozygosities ranged from 0.0667 to 1.0000 (mean: 0.6361) and 0.3828 to 0.8139 (mean: 0.6443), respectively. The mean polymorphism information content (PIC) value was 0.576, ranging from 0.348 to 0.823. Eight loci deviated significantly from the Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium (HWE). Twelve of the 30 primer pairs amplified DNA sequences of large yellow croaker, Pseudosciaena crocea, and 10 were polymorphic. Except for MM007, sequence alignments of microsatellite flanking regions of the other 11 loci were highly similar between the two species. The gynogenetic P. crocea induced by the sperm of M. miiuy were verified using four cross-amplified primer pairs. No specific paternal bands were found in the offspring, indicating exclusive maternal inheritance.
HIGH FLOW DIFFERENTIAL CLEANING SYSTEM

A high flow differential cleaning system uses a source of pressurized compressed dry gas to pressurize a holding tank. A component to be cleaned is securely loaded and oriented against a blast plate designed specifically for the desired pressure, flow, and volume. A fast-actuated valve system opens to direct high volumes of pressurized gas from a holding tank through and around the component(s) held within the cleaning chamber for the removal of remnant powder and foreign particles from interior cavities as well as exterior component surfaces.
New tools for innovation monitoring (netim)

The “New Tools for Innovation Monitoring” (NETIM) project aims to capitalize on the experiences carried out by Innovation Agencies around the world concerning the most effective and simple methods for collecting, elaborating and rendering data related to the implementation processes of innovation policies and measures. 
For this purpose, a Twinning Advanced mechanism will be set up among the three partner agencies in order to allow them to jointly evaluate existing approaches to policy monitoring (both developed by the partners themselves and from other agencies and bodies worldwide), select the most convincing solutions and design/adapt a new monitoring tool. 
The selection process will be guided by a pragmatic approach, with the goal of individuating those solutions to policy monitoring that have been proven to be simple, effective and cost-efficient.  On this base, a new monitoring tool will be assembled, by designing:
•	a suitable list of indicators 
•	an interpretation grid for the selected indicators
•	an efficient data collection system
•	a multi-level data analysis and reporting tool (for policy makers, for beneficiaries, for larger audience).
The final project output will be a Design Options Paper that will guide other agencies and bodies to the practical implementation of the NETIM monitoring tool in their regional context.
Antimotility effects of extracts and fractions of Eastern Nigeria mistletoe (Loranthus micranthus Linn)

To evaluate the antimotility activity of Eastern Nigerian mistletoe[Loranthus micranthus (L. micranthus) Linn] parasitic on six different host trees viz. Baphia nitida, Persia americana, Kola accuminata, Irvingia gabonensis, Citrus simensis and Pentacletra macrophylla (P. mycrophylla).The antimotility of the methanol extracts and solvent fractions were evaluated in castor oil induced diarrheoa in rats.The methanol extracts (200 mg/kg, i.p.) inhibited defeacation significantly (P < 0.05) 4 h after administration (75.73% to 93.33%) more than that of atropine sulphate (2 mg/kg, i.p.) which inhibited defeacation by 80.0%. The methanol extract (200 mg/kg, i.p.) of L. micranthus parasitic on P. mycrophylla exhibited significant (P<0.05) inhibition in gastrointestinal transit (67.6%) more than that of atropine sulphate (2 mg/kg, i.p.) which inhibited gastrointestinal transit by 26.4%. The solvent fractions of L. micranthus parasitic on P. mycrophylla at dose levels of 150 mg/kg inhibited significantly the gastrointestinal transit of mice. Fraction F(5) exhibited inhibitory activity which was comparable to loperamide (73.3%).The methanol extract of L. micranthus parasitic on P. macrophylla exhibits higher antimotility activity that other extracts. The solvent fractions could serve as source of novel antimotility agents.
Reassessing leibniz's conception of number and the infinite

The overall aim of the project is to investigate a neglected, though highly significant, topic in Leibniz’s thought: his general conception of number in light of his mereological theory. Special attention will be given to how this mereological background affects Leibniz’s conception of the infinite, and in particular his denial of the existence of an infinite number. In this way, the project will reshape the standard view according to which Leibniz’s rejection of infinite number is simply based on a faulty argument. On the contrary, the project’s ambition is to bring out – from Leibniz’s reflection on this topic – a (mereological) foundational theory for mathematics that can be seen as an alternative with regard to the standard set theoretical one.  This topic has the potential to bridge the gulf now existing between an important mereological foundation of mathematics, as the Leibnizian’ one, with contemporary approaches – made in the 20th century by Lesniesky and his school on one side, and David Lewis’s Parts of Classes, on the other side – which exploit mereology to provide a less ontologically committed foundations for mathematics then set theory. The project can thus fill a gap in Leibniz’s scholarship and, at the same time, shed light on these contemporary attempts, and possibly revive some of their key aspects.
Stocks and flows of natural capital: Implications for Ecological Footprint

Abstract Over the past decade, Ecological Footprint has become one of the most popular and widespread indicators for sustainability assessment and resource management. However, its popularity has been coupled, especially in recent years, by the emergence of critical views on the indicator’s rationale, methodology and policy usefulness. Most of these criticisms commonly point to the inability of the Ecological Footprint to track the human-induced depletion of natural capital stocks as one of the main shortcomings of the methodology. Fully addressing this issue will require research efforts and, most likely, further methodological refinements. The aim of this paper is therefore to outline the basis of a new area of investigation in Ecological Footprint research, primarily aimed at implementing the distinction between the use of stocks and the use of flows in Ecological Footprint Accounting and debating its implications.
Growth, spectroscopic and physicochemical properties of bis mercury ferric chloride tetra thiocyanate: A nonlinear optical crystal

Single crystal of bis mercury ferric chloride tetra thiocyanate [Hg2FeCl3(SCN)4; (MFCTC)] was grown from ethanol-water (3:1) mixed solvent using slow evaporation solvent technique (SEST) for the first time. The cell parameters of the grown crystal were confirmed by single crystal XRD. The coordination of transition metal ions with the SCN ligand is well-identified using FT-IR spectral analysis. The chemical composition of MFCTC was confirmed using CHNS elemental test. The ESR spectral profile of MFCTC was recorded from 298 K to 110K, which strongly suggests the incorporation of Fe(3+) ion and its environment with respect to SCN ligand. The HPLC chromatogram of MFCTC highlights the purity of the compound. The UV-Vis-NIR studies revealed the ultra violet cut-off wavelength of MFCTC in ethanol as 338 nm. The dielectric constant and dielectric loss of the sample were studied as a function of frequency and temperature. The TGA-DTA and DSC thermal analysis show that the sample is thermally stable up to 234.31 °C, which is comparatively far better than the thermal stability of Hg3CdCl2(SCN)6; (171.3 °C) and other metal-organic coordination complex crystals such as CdHg(SCN)4 (198.5 °C), Hg(N2H4CS)4Mn(SCN)4 (199.06 °C) and Hg(N2H4CS)4Zn(SCN)4 (185 °C). The SHG conversion efficiency of MFCTC is found to be higher than KDP.