SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of aerial microbial pollutants in Al-Haram Al-Nabawi during pilgrimage of 2013

Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah is the second holiest site in Islam. The possibility of new emerging microbes is valid due to the increased number of pilgrims. The objectives of the current study were to estimate the numbers of fungi and bacteria inside and outside Al-Haram Al-Nabawi and to find whether new bacterial and fungal species have emerged compared to previous studies. Air samples were collected twice a day from 12 spots and four directions during the pilgrim year of 2013 for four consecutive weeks by using the sedimentation method. Thirty five genera and fifty eight species were identified. The most recovered bacterial genera were Staphylococcus, Micrococcus, Bacillus, and Dermacoccus with 32.47%, 18.18%, 12.85%, and 11.23%, respectively. Fifty nine isolates of fungi were molecularly identified. Aspergillus species had the highest percentage (78%). The other fungal genera identified (Alternaria triticina, Emericella nidulans, Emericella striata, Mucor circinelloides, Penicillium chrysogenum, Penicillium minioluteum, Rhizopus arrhizus, Rhizopus oryzae, and Syncephalastrum racemosum) had less than 5% frequency. In places such as Al-Haram Al-Nabawi, a large and crowded public (millions) exist especially during pilgrimages and Ramadan, thus, exposure to microorganisms is high. On the other hand, microorganism infectivity depends on many factors including their virulence, landing site, and person's immunity. For those reasons, many aspects should be considered to avoid aerosol contaminants.
Biomehanički model ljudske šake za rehabilitaciju pacijenata s parezom prstiju

This thesis describes a 2D model for kinematic and dynamic analysis of hand movements using the dynamic multibody system of rigid bodies, and using Cartesian coordinates. Kinematic analysisi of the problem dealt with the movement, speed and acceleration, and dynamic analysis with internal forces and moments that occur during rehabilitation.


At the begining there will be a brief insight into the anatomy and physiology of the human hand, which is needed in order to describe the model. Also, it describes the movements that a person is able to perform.


Furthermore, it describes the theory of mechanisms, kinematics and dynamics.


First, the measurements were recorded using the BTS system located at the Faculty of Kinesiology in Zagreb, and then the results of the data (coordinates of the markers) that were used in further analysis in MATLAB were obtained. Finally, the analysis of the obtained results, which can be used at the construction of a rehabilitation unit, was carried out.
Disruptive process for the construction of railway transition zones, reducing drastically construction and maintenance costs

When a train crosses from an embankment area to a bridge, tunnel or viaduct (transition zone), there is an abrupt change invertical stiffness, accelerating track degradations and generating vibrations. Hence, the embankment at transition zones are constructed differently to the rest of the track, using cement-treated soil to constitute a wedge shaped backfill. However, this construction is complex, uncertain and time-consuming, while not completely solving the vertical stiffness transition. Consequently, maintenance needs of transition zones are up to 6 times higher than regular tracks,requiring yearly about 471M€ (10% EU investment in track maintenance), while only accounting for 2,8% of total length.
TORRESCAMARA has developed DIGITALIA 2,an innovative solution for transition zones based on precast concrete slabsthat properly smooth vertical stiffness and maintain this performance over time, with the aim of: 1) Simplifying and speeding up the construction process, 2) Reducing costs of the construction process, 3)Reducing maintenance operation needs, and 4) Reducing the associated vibrations to improve passenger comfort.
The successful execution of Phase1 has led to the definition of a business model to deploy DIGITALIA 2 and reach EU market, establishing strategic alliances with potential stakeholders, users as well as commercial suppliers.In Phase2, our overall objective is to introduce DIGITALIA 2 in the market through the construction of an advanced demonstration element in the most complex and demanding conditions. We will also develop tools to ease and speed up the design,manufacturing and construction process. We will ensure a quick market deployment and promote the inclusion of DIGITALIA 2 in the specifications of railway infrastructure owners.
As a result, the commercialization of DIGITALIA 2 will lead to a revenue of nearly152M€ and a benefit of 13M€ by the 5th year, while saving construction managers over 98M€ in construction cost and 8M€ on maintenance.
Ab initio calculations of antimony sulphide nanowire

Abstract We have performed first-principles calculations on orthorhombic antimony sulphide (Sb2S3) nanowire using full-potential linearized augmented plane wave (FP-LAPW) method based on the density-functional theory (DFT) as implemented in WIEN2k package to investigate the electronic and optical properties. Engel–Vosko generalized gradient approximation (EV-GGA) is used as exchange-correlation functional. The nanowire is simulated in the [001] direction with vacuum in two directions using supercell method. The results are compared with Sb2S3 bulk results obtained in our pervious study. We have found that the electronic and optical properties significantly change in Sb2S3 nanowire. The density of state (DOS) for Sb2S3 nanowire calculated is higher than bulk Sb2S3 and from the electronic band structure, the indirect band gap is about 0.12 eV where this value is much lower than Sb2S3 bulk. However, this value is much lower than experimental value. The optical properties including absorption coefficient, reflectivity, refractive index and energy loss function are derived from the calculated complex dielectric for photon energy up to 20 eV to understand the optical behavior of Sb2S3 in one-dimensional (1-D) nanostructure. From analysis, the optical response of Sb2S3 nanowire demonstrate quite interesting optical behavior for one-dimension (1-D) nanostructure. The absorption coefficient for Sb2S3 nanowire is considerably higher in visible light range than Sb2S3 bulk.
Z-FILTER MEDIA PACK ARRANGEMENT; AND, METHODS

A filter cartridge arrangement for use in an air cleaner is described. The filter cartridge comprises a coiled media arrangement, having a seal arrangement molded directly to the coiled media arrangement. Methods of molding the seal arrangement in place are described. Also described are methods of forming a central seal plug, and methods for attaching a handle to the arrangement. A method for sealing lead and tail ends of a single facer strip, from which a media pack of the filter cartridge can be formed, is also described.
DISTRIBUTED ROUTING OF CONFERENCES USING CONFERENCE IDENTIFIER

Users attempting to join a conference facilitated by an enhanced communication system employing a network communication protocol such as SIP and having a distributed architecture are enabled to request the conference through a numeric conference identifier. The conference directory identifier is assigned to an associated resource, rather than directly to a pool of resources in the communication system. If a pool is decommissioned, any conference directories with remaining data may be assigned to other pools, like users may be moved, to ensure continuity of the system.
A search for gravitationally lensed water masers in dusty quasars and star-forming galaxies

Luminous extragalactic water masers are known to be associated with AGN and have provided accurate estimates for the mass of the central supermassive black hole and the size and structure of the accretion disk in nearby galaxies. To find water masers at much higher redshifts, we have begun a survey of known gravitationally lensed quasars and star-forming galaxies. In this paper, we present a search for 22 GHz (rest frame) water masers toward five dusty, gravitationally lensed quasars and star-forming galaxies at redshifts 2.3--2.9 with the Effelsberg telescope and the EVLA. Our observations do not find any new definite examples of high redshift water maser galaxies, suggesting that large reservoirs of dust and gas are not a sufficient condition for powerful water maser emission. However, we do find the tentative detection of a water maser system in the active galaxy IRAS 10214+4724 at redshift 2.285. Our survey has now doubled the number of lensed galaxies and quasars that have been searched for high redshift water masers. We present an analysis of the high redshift water maser luminosity function that is based on the results presented here and from the only cosmologically distant (z > 1) water maser galaxy found thus far, MG J0414+0534 at redshift 2.64. By comparing with the luminosity function locally and at moderate redshifts, we find that there must be some evolution in the luminosity function of water maser galaxies at high redshifts. By assuming a moderate evolution [(1 + z )^4] in the luminosity function, we find that blind surveys for water maser galaxies are only worthwhile with extremely high sensitivity like that of the planned Square Kilometre Array. However, instruments like the EVLA and MeerKAT will be capable of detecting water maser systems similar to the one found from MG J0414+0534 through targeted observations.
IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO BURNERS

The invention provides a nozzle-mixed burner for use in an endothermic process such as hydrogen reforming or ammonia reforming or ethylene cracking or EDC cracking. The burner (20) comprises a fuel duct (24) extending axially through a wall (22) of the furnace. The fuel duct (24) delivers gaseous fuel (G) to an array of nozzles (26) extending laterally to spray the fuel (G) outwardly into an annular chamber (40) defined by a cap (36). Combustion air (A) is delivered to the chamber (40) by way of a primary air duct (30). A convergent-divergent section (32) of the duct (30) and an outwardly divergent section (44) of the chamber (40) together form a radially extending venturi. Combustion of the fuel (G), supplemented by the venturi effect, draws the air (A) through the duct (30) by natural inspiration.
Mechanical control of biological function

Mechanical forces transmitted through specific molecular bonds drive biological function, and their understanding and control hold an uncharted potential in oncology, regenerative medicine and biomaterial design. However, this potential has not been realised, because it requires developing and integrating disparate technologies to measure and manipulate mechanical and adhesive properties from the nanometre to the metre scale. We propose to address this challenge by building an interdisciplinary research community with the aim of understanding and controlling cellular mechanics from the molecular to the organism scale. At the nanometric molecular level, we will develop cellular microenvironments enabled by peptidomimetics of cell-cell and cell-matrix ligands, with defined mechanical and adhesive properties that we will dynamically control in time and space trough photo-activation. The properties under force of the molecular bonds involved will be characterized using single-molecule atomic force microscopy and magnetic tweezers. At the cell-to-organ scale, we will combine controlled microenvironments and interfering strategies with the development of techniques to measure and control mechanical forces and adhesion in cells and tissues, and to evaluate their biological response. At the organism scale, we will establish how cellular mechanics can be controlled, by targeting specific adhesive interactions, to impair or abrogate breast tumour progression in a mouse model. At all stages and scales of the project, we will integrate experimental data with multi-scale computational modelling to establish the rules driving biological response to mechanics and adhesion. With this approach, we aim to develop specific therapeutic approaches beyond the current paradigm in breast cancer treatment. Beyond breast cancer, the general principles targeted by our technology will have high applicability in oncology, regenerative medicine and biomaterials.
GlycoViewer: a tool for visual summary and comparative analysis of the glycome

The GlycoViewer (http://www.systemsbiology.org.au/glycoviewer) is a web-based tool that can visualize, summarize and compare sets of glycan structures. Its input is a group of glycan structures; these can be entered as a list in IUPAC format or via a sugar structure builder. Its output is a detailed graphic, which summarizes all salient features of the glycans according to the shapes of the core structures, the nature and length of any chains, and the types of terminal epitopes. The tool can summarize up to hundreds of structures in a single figure. This allows unique, high-level views to be generated of glycans from one protein, from a cell, a tissue or a whole organism. Use of the tool is illustrated in the analysis of normal and disease-associated glycans from the human glycoproteome.
CONTROL CAPSULE FOR AN EXHAUST-GAS TURBOCHARGER

The invention discloses a control capsule 1 for a regulating device of an exhaust-gas turbocharger; - having a housing 2 in which there are formed a first air chamber 5 and a second air chamber 6 which are separated from one another in gas-tight fashion by a spring-loaded diaphragm 7; - having a regulating rod 8 which is connected in force-transmitting fashion to the diaphragm 7, characterized by - a hole 12 which connects the second air chamber 6 in gas-conducting fashion to the surroundings U of the housing 1, wherein the hole 12 has a hole area A of greater than 20 mm².
Sewing machine capable of embroidery sewing

A sewing machine capable of embroidery sewing is configured to specify a type of embroidery frame by shooting an embroidery frame placed on an upper surface of the bed by a CCD or a CMOS image sensor disposed in an underside of an arm from an obliquely upward direction and obtaining an X-directional size and a Y-directional size of the embroidery frame, an embroiderable area size, and further a height-directional size of the embroidery frame by calculation based on image data shot by the image sensor.
A case study of evidence for showing ‘no net loss’ of bird biodiversity in a development project

Given the development of global pressures on habitats and biodiversity, it is important that developments are accompanied with a compensation element leading to ‘no net loss’. We show how (using a standardised sampling process) a statistical assessment of the biodiversity quality of the target organisms (birds) in a compensatory provision can be shown to be a compensation or not. We used the example of the Cardiff Bay Barrage (Wales) where a bay was inundated and compensation site at Newport Gwent Levels (Wales) created. Bird data for the Cardiff Bay prior to the inundation and for Newport following inundation of Cardiff Bay were analysed to create a series of biodiversity quality indices and these were compared statistically. The analysis showed the compensation habitat was better than the original. Results were poor for Dunlin and Redshank, already subject to regional decline in the Severn Estuary and estuaries in NW Europe.
TOILET COVER DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED URINAL

Toilet cover devices having integrated urinal structures. Exemplary cover devices include those comprising a top lid, a bottom lid, and a collapsible liquid collection structure.
Prevalence of preventable household risk factors for childhood burn injury in semi-urban Ghana: A population-based survey

Childhood burns are a leading cause of injury in low- and middle-income countries; most of which are preventable. We aimed to describe the prevalence of household risk factors for childhood burn injury (CBI) in semi-urban Ghana to inform prevention strategies for this growing population.We conducted a population-based survey of 200 households in a semi-urban community in Ghana. Households were randomly selected from a list of 6520 households with children aged <18 years. Caregivers were interviewed about CBI within the past 6 months and potentially modifiable household risk factors.Of 6520 households, 3856 used charcoal for cooking (59%) and 3267 cooked indoors (50%). In 4544 households (70%), the stove/cooking surface was within reach of children under-five (i.e., <1m). Higher household wealth quintiles (OR 0.95; 95%CI 0.61-1.49) and increasing age (OR 0.82; 95%CI 0.68-0.99) were associated with lower odds of CBI. Living in uncompleted accommodation (OR 11.29; 95%CI 1.48-86.18 vs rented room) and cooking outside the house (OR 1.13; 95%CI 0.60-2.14 vs cooking indoors) were also predictive of CBI.This study identified a high prevalence of CBI risk factors in semi-urban households that may benefit from targeted community-based prevention initiatives.
Investigating the pathogenic mechanisms underlying tubb2b-related brain malformations using induced pluripotent stem cells and cerebral organoids.

Mutations in TUBB2B are associated with a range of malformations of cortical development: severe structural brain disorders stemming from abnormal cerebral cortex formation. Functional investigation of TUBB2B mutations will enable us to elucidate distinct pathogenic mechanisms underlying various malformations and advance our understanding of normal brain development.
TUBB2B is highly expressed during embryonic brain development. It encodes a major component of microtubules (MTs), which perform essential roles during neuronal proliferation, neuronal migration and cortical organisation. I have obtained preliminary data in non-neuronal cells that suggests certain (but not all) TUBB2B-related malformations result from impaired cell division during neurogenesis. This highlights a potential disease-specific mechanism. I will investigate this hypothesis using state-of-the-art induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and cerebral organoid (COs) technologies, more relevant to brain development.
I will generate iPSCs from fibroblasts obtained from patients with specific TUBB2B genotypes and brain phenotypes. I will use CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing to generate isogenic controls (in addition to a generic wild type line). Mutant and control iPSCs will be differentiated into a neural lineage to study effects of mutations on cell cycle and MT dynamics. Subsequently, differentiated cells will be aggregated into COs; self-organising ‘mini-brains’ that recapitulate human brain development and disease. I will employ immunohistochemistry and microscopy to examine TUBB2B mutation effects on neuronal proliferation, migration and organisation.
I will hosted by Dr David Keays (IMP, Vienna). His lab are global leaders in tubulin-gene research and work in close collaboration with the pioneers in CO techniques (Knoblich Lab, IMBA, Vienna). Dissemination and communication of results will impact the scientific community, promote EU-based research and establish me as a reputable figure in the field.
Saltwater intrusion and climate change: monitoring, countermeasures and informed governance

The standard Projects MoST, Asteris, and Change We Care developed within the Interreg V-A IT-HR (MAC IT-HR in the following) allowed significant advances both in i) the characterization of the process of saltwater intrusion under the effects of climate change in the Adriatic low-lying coastal areas of Italy and Croatia and ii) proposing best practices for facing this scourge. Specifically, the monitoring networks established by these three Projects helped to design and realize countermeasures aimed at mitigating the salinization of farmland soils and water bodies, thus enhancing agricultural productivity. In addition, from the gained experiences, specific guidelines were developed by each of the three projects at the local scale considered in each pilot site.SeCure, which is allocated in the Cluster Adaptation to climate changes "governance and capacity building", is aimed to maximize i) the main outcomes and the experiences developed in MAC IT-HR projects, ii) synergies between the projects to enhance visibility and transferability, fully exploit and consolidate the results achieved so far, and increase the knowledge base on the saltwater contamination of the northern Adriatic coastlands in preparation for the next programming period, in particular Specific objective 2.4.
Modeling by Drawing with Shadow Guidance

Modeling 3D objects is difficult, especially for the user who lacks the knowledge on 3D geometry or even on 2D sketching. In this paper, we present a novel sketch-based modeling system which allows novice users to create 3D custom models by assembling parts based on a database of pre-segmented 3D models. Different from previous systems, our system supports the user with visualized and meaningful shadow guidance under his strokes dynamically to guide the user to convey his design concept easily and quickly. Our system interprets the user's strokes as similarity queries into database to generate the shadow image for guiding the user's further drawing and returns the 3D candidate parts for modeling simultaneously. Moreover, our system preserves the high-level structure in generated models based on prior knowledge pre-analyzed from the database, and allows the user to create custom parts with geometric variations. We demonstrate the applicability and effectiveness of our modeling system with human subjects and present various models designed using our system.
Molecular Theory of Detonation Initiation: Insight from First Principles Modeling of the Decomposition Mechanisms of Organic Nitro Energetic Materials

This review presents a concept, which assumes that thermal decomposition processes play a major role in defining the sensitivity of organic energetic materials to detonation initiation. As a science and engineering community we are still far away from having a comprehensive molecular detonation initiation theory in a widely agreed upon form. However, recent advances in experimental and theoretical methods allow for a constructive and rigorous approach to design and test the theory or at least some of its fundamental building blocks. In this review, we analyzed a set of select experimental and theoretical articles, which were augmented by our own first principles modeling and simulations, to reveal new trends in energetic materials and to refine known existing correlations between their structures, properties, and functions. Our consideration is intentionally limited to the processes of thermally stimulated chemical reactions at the earliest stage of decomposition of molecules and materials containing defects.
Riqualificazione del porto interno di Olbia: molo Benedetto Brin con destinazione porto turistico e servizi

The project rise from the exigency to improve the present tourist harbour which is today not enough in relation to the needs and seasonal increased requests; the latter are today obliged to refer to other harbours and other consequent costs and services than the one offered by the Olbia harbour.
The completion of the infrastructure proposed by the this project aims to networking the harbour with the other cross border port services. 
The main objectives are:
- redevelopment of the internal harbour as tourist and service port.
- improvement of the harbour in order to connect it with the cross boarder/neighbouring port activities
- redevelopment of the entry area of the harbour 
- improvement of accessibility between the borders