SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Theoretical study on the adsorption behaviors of H2O and NH3 on hydrogen-terminated ZnO nanoclusters and ZnO graphene-like nanosheets

Abstract The structure optimizations of all configurations of H 2 O and NH 3 adsorbed on ZnO nanoclusters (ZnONCs), aromatic-like (AL-ZnONC), naphthalene-like (NLL-ZnONC), pyrene-like (PRL-ZnONC) and ZnO graphene-like nanosheets (ZnOGLNSs), coronene-like (CNL-ZnONS) and circumcoronene-like (CCL-ZnONS) were carried out using the B3LYP/LanL2DZ calculations. Adsorption energies of H 2 O and NH 3 on AL-ZnONC, NLL-ZnONC, PRL-ZnONC, CNL-ZnONS and CCL-ZnONS are reported. It was found that the H 2 O adsorptions on the nanoclusters (ZnONCs) and nanosheets (ZnOGLNSs) are caused by interactions between (1) water oxygen and Zn surface atom, (2) water hydrogen and hydride hydrogen of the surface and (3) water hydrogen and oxygen surface atom. For the NH 3 adsorptions occur by pointing its nitrogen toward Zn surface atom and this orientation is somewhat perpendicular to the surface planes of ZnONCs and ZnOGLNSs.
Eliminating the stigma: A systematic review of the health effects of low-dose radiation within the diagnostic imaging department and its implications for the future of medical radiation

Abstract Background Low-dose radiation exposure to Canadians is exponentially increasing due to the influx of diagnostic imaging and medical procedures that utilize radiation. Despite the use of medical radiation since 1896, the standardized acceptable dose for the Canadian public is still debated. The current annual dose limit for the public is set at 1 millisievert (mSv). This set dose limit intrinsically restricts the use of medical radiation for diagnosis due to concerns of public health. Methods This systematic review is in the form of a retrospective meta-analysis of previous experimental studies and observational reviews of low-dose radiation health effects. A database search using PubMed and Medscape identified 1,296 articles using the terms “low-dose radiation”, “radiation hormesis”, “radiation safety”, “dose exposure”, and “medical radiation”. Full text articles were excluded for the following reasons: radiation dose level not Results The concerns of radiation exposure are based on epidemiological and experimental studies that have indicated that high-dose ionizing radiation has toxic effects and increases cancer risk. In contrast, low-dose radiation has experimentally demonstrated various beneficial effects through a combination of molecular and cohort studies, randomized control trials, and observational analysis. The limitation of radiation in medical imaging is founded on the assumption that low-dose radiation health risks are a linear extrapolation of high-dose radiation. Discussion/conclusions Through a systematic review of research, it is proposed that the current dose-response extrapolation for radiation-related health risks cannot be linearly based on the effects at high doses. By altering this knowledge, we could effectively improve patient diagnosis and public health by redefining the restrictions of current radiation limits within diagnostic imaging.
Filling-In the blank: perceiving through the lens of prior knowledge.

As soon as we open our eyes, we have the immediate impression of a richly detailed visual world. However, the empirical data on visual capacity suggest that people perceive and remember strikingly little of the world around them. Why people think they are highly skilled in visual perception when the empirical evidence shows that they see so little? One exciting possibility is that our perceptual experiences represent more than the physical visual input, in that they are rather constructed based on prior knowledge. Indeed, particularly when the visual information in input is limited or absent, our memories about the world allow to fill-in the visual scene, thereby generating the visual experience of objects that are subjectively perceived, but objectively not visible. These memory-based percepts may allow to render the rich visual world that people perceive, independently of  capacity-limited sensory processing. In this project I ask how memory-based percepts are instantiated in the brain, and whether they are distinct from memories that do not elicit  the subjective impression of seeing an object. To answer this question, I will make use of a combination of  correlational and causal neurocognitive methods. First, I will characterise the spatiotemporal profile of memory-based object percepts via functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and Magnetoencephalography (MEG). Then, I will use Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to test whether activity of visual cortex is causally necessary for memory-based percepts to arise. The present studies will elucidate whether visual cortex determines our visual experiences beyond the sensory information in input. In doing so, they speak to the broader question of whether there is a ""joint"" between perception and cognition towards a better understanding of the content of our phenomenological experiences.
EMERGENCY STEPLADDER

An emergency stepladder for offering an escape route alongside an outer wall of a building comprises a number of successive ladder parts 11, 12 that can move between a first position and a second position. Said ladder parts are provided with latching means 14 for latching the ladder parts in the first position. The latching means comprise control means 15 which set free the ladder part latched by the latching means so that it may assume the second position when touched. Each time, the control means of successive ladder parts are positioned in a trajectory that is passed through by the previous ladder part when moving from the first to the second position. In this way, a cascade of swinging ladder parts will occur, once an arbitrary ladder part is set free, resulting in a continuous escape route.
A Mediterranean Research and Higher Education Intranet in Medical and Biological Sciences

The aim of the project IntraMEDnet is the construction of a medical educational/research intranet between higher education & research institutions from Greece, Italy & Cyprus, to support the undergraduate educational program, graduate practice and residency and to promote research collaborations by: • dissemination of web-based lectures and seminars, covering advanced scientific topics and up-to-date technologies • promotion of research collaborations through web-based shared workspaces Universities at rural areas far from major urban centres have often difficulties in offering a wide range of specialised state-of-the-art topics in their curriculum because of lack of specialized personnel and easy access for external specialists. Additionally, research collaborations are often hindered due to the extra cost and time needed for physical communication. As a result research and education in such Institutions are relatively underdeveloped. Specific actions of the project IntraMEDnet include: § Educational collaboration in medical studies: exchange of web-based seminars on specific state-of-the-art medical topics. Dissemination of electronic lectures and seminars in: advanced and experimental surgical techniques, gene therapy, medical and molecular imaging, medical informatics and telemedicine, quality assurance and safety in the medical environment. A feasibility study will examine the application of a common validation scheme and accreditation system. § Research collaboration: web-based shared workspaces to support seamless scientific collaboration and exchange of information amongst the members of the involved Faculties. The system will allow the presentation of research interests, support scientific communication and common research protocol design, preparation of research proposals, and exchange of scientific results on private web-based shared workspaces. Expected results include the strengthening of research and educational collaborations in Medical Sciences between the countries involved, specifically the exchange of know-how in state-of-art medical educational topics and the reinforcement of research collaborations between institutions geographically dispersed and at isolated mostly rural areas. As a direct consequence, results are expected to include improvement of health services in the areas served by the Healthcare institutions involved. Direct beneficiaries are the Faculties and students of the involved Institutions as well as the citizens of the greater areas that are served by the involved Healthcare Institutions.
Communication: Relative diffusion in two dimensions: Breakdown of the standard diffusive model for simple liquids

Using molecular dynamics simulations for a liquid of identical soft spheres we analyze the relative diffusion constant DΣn(r) and the self diffusion constant Dn where r is the interparticle distance and n = 2, 3 denotes the dimensionality. We demonstrate that for the periodic boundary conditions, Dn is a function of the system size and the relation: DΣn(r = L/2) ≅ 2Dn(L), where L is the length of the cubic box edge, holds both for n = 2 and 3. For n = 2 both DΣ2(r) and D2(L) increase logarithmically with its argument. However, it was found that the diffusive process for large two dimensional systems is very sensitive to perturbations. The sensitivity increases with L and even a very low perturbation limits the increase of D2(L → ∞). Nevertheless, due to the functional form of DΣ2(r) the standard assumption for the Smoluchowski type models of reaction kinetics at three dimensions:DΣn(r) ≈ 2Dn leads to giant errors if applied for n = 2.
Partecipando

Partecipando set out to exchange experience and
disseminate good practice around the issue of local citizen
participation. The large number of partners was both
an advantage in the sense that there were lots of good
experiences to share. However so many partners can also
be problematic when seeking consensus as Rome realised
when producing the final results.
The network proposed a phased approach to working which
included:
1. The first phase of local enquiries using local expertise was
carried out in 9 partner cities. These surveys were intended
to help to gain a better understanding of the experiences by
a thorough analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the
practices undertaken.
2. The second phase aimed at defining the best practices
of citizen participation through 12 working seminars.
3. The third phase was to organise this wealth of knowledge
into the major productions the European Handbook and
the Participation Charter.
The partners identified 5 major areas of participation upon
which the analysis was structured:
1. Participation, why and for whom?
2. Communication and training of players and actors
3. Methods and Tools for Citizen Participation
4. Participation aspects in each stage of project development
5. How to assess the results and impact of participation
The final conference took place in Rome in April 2006 where
the main conclusions of the network were presented.
Wheel stud sleeve for a ceramic brake disk

A sleeve for holding a mounting stud in the bore of a ceramic brake disk wherein the sleeve is made of metal and is equipped on one side with a collar, that slip-proof and captive attachment is effected by a flange on the opposite sleeve end, and that neither the collar nor the flange projects over the boundary planes which form the surface of the ceramic brake disk perpendicular to the axis of the bore.
Flood Hazard Mapping Using the Flood and Flash-Flood Potential Index in the Buzău River Catchment, Romania

The importance of identifying the areas vulnerable for both floods and flash-floods is an important component of risk management. The assessment of vulnerable areas is a major challenge in the scientific world. The aim of this study is to provide a methodology-oriented study of how to identify the areas vulnerable to floods and flash-floods in the Buzău river catchment by computing two indices: the Flash-Flood Potential Index (FFPI) for the mountainous and the Sub-Carpathian areas, and the Flood Potential Index (FPI) for the low-altitude areas, using the frequency ratio (FR), a bivariate statistical model, the Multilayer Perceptron Neural Networks (MLP), and the ensemble model MLP–FR. A database containing historical flood locations (168 flood locations) and the areas with torrentiality (172 locations with torrentiality) was created and used to train and test the models. The resulting models were computed using GIS techniques, thus resulting the flood and flash-flood vulnerability maps. The results show that the MLP–FR hybrid model had the most performance. The use of the two indices represents a preliminary step in creating flood vulnerability maps, which could represent an important tool for local authorities and a support for flood risk management policies.
Educação não escolar: Religiosidade e modos de fazer de uma curadora

A obra é resultado da dissertação de mestrado defendida em 2015 no Programa de Pós-graduação em Educação da Universidade do Estado do Pará (UEPA). No livro, Márcio Barradas Sousa e Maria Betânia B. Albuquerque analisam os saberes e as práticas educativas cotidianas presentes no atendimento de pessoas submetidas às orações e tratamento de cura realizada por Odinéia dos Santos Barbosa, na comunidade quilombola de Abacatal, em Ananindeua, no Pará. Dona Dionéia, como costumava ser chamada, era conhecida como benzedeira que tratava os males espirituais provocados pelos seres habitantes das matas. Como aporte teórico metodológico os autores buscaram alicerçar-se nos pressupostos da história cultural, cuja abordagem historiográfica volta-se para a vida cotidiana, objetos e temas ligados à vida social dos homens e mulheres no tempo. Além disso, utilizaram-se do método da história oral e da técnica da entrevista semiestruturada, bem como características da pesquisa etnográfica.
Management of chemical health hazard fumes emitted during and after embalming procedure and its impact on medical students and embalmers

The process of human cadaveric preservation uses diverse embalming formulas introduced in cadavers by means of various technical approaches. Successful embalming requires the use of adequate formulas and techniques to fulfil a long-term structural preservation and minimize shrinkage and any harmful toxic effects to personal and environment. Our aim in this study is to generate a high-quality embalming formula that generate superior embalming and to minimize chemical toxic fumes emitted that students and embalmers are exposed to. An altered low formaldehyde based formula was used in our laboratories and introduced in cadavers through arterial injection using gravity infusion pressure. Results indicate an even distribution of the formula observed exhibiting superior tissue quality and excellent joint flexibility. Final formaldehyde concentration within the embalmed cadavers was minimal. The ambient fumes detected were significantly reduced when compared with other formula’s used complying with international permitted values. There was significant reduction in the symptoms the students complain about during and after contact with cadavers. We conclude that this modified formula yields a higher quality preserved cadavers with high flexibility and colour preservation. A reduction of the unwanted ambient hazardous toxic effects of formaldehyde and other chemical fumes was achieved. Key-words: Formaldehyde, cadavers, exposure, embalming, environment,
Adaptation of the DI MODA STORIA to the COVID-19 context

In the current situation of COVID-19 and being a company of the clothing industry with important partnerships it is indeed important to quickly adapt spaces and acquire equipment to ensure the return to the activity safely, following the standards and guidelines of the competent entities.
Sensitivity assessment of wave heights to surface forcing in Cook Inlet, Alaska

Abstract Strong tidal forcing combined with complex winds and currents make wave modeling quite challenging in Cook Inlet (CI), Alaska. Using a coupled wind-wave–current modeling approach, we conducted a sensitivity analysis of the environmental factors that impact the modeling predictive skill for waves. A depth-averaged circulation model forced by the winds, tides, and river input was shown to replicate measured flow velocities (NOAA data obtained in 2005) with high correlation coefficients (R2>0.8). Wave–current interaction is examined by one-way and two-way coupling of the wave and circulation models for a 12-day period that included multiple storm events. On average, it is found that significant wave heights (SWHs), which were originally 2 m) was found to be minimal. On the other hand, the effect of waves on the currents was found to be marginal, which indicated that two-way coupling between the models may be unnecessary. Artificial adjustment to the currents (to account for possible errors and uncertainties in the circulation model such as baroclinic forcing, winds, and other effects) had only a small effect on the predicted SWHs resulting from the coupled model (
Multi-Agent systems for pervasive artificial intelligence for assisting humans in modular production environments

European industry has been very competitive on the global markets by utilizing highly efficient Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and massively producing high quality products. The advent for mass customization has been stressing the capability of modularization and flexibility of production processes through the incorporation of AI technologies. However, the communication between the different automation systems has not been yet accomplished efficiently since they lack interoperability and are restricted to their own system of coordination. The MAS4AI proposal proposes a system that allows the deployment and synchronization of different AI agents in manufacturing for autonomous modular production and human assistance. The MAS4AI system will be heavily driven by large industrial cases and will aim towards digitalising European industry with AI tools according to the Industry 4.0 paradigm. MAS4AI will develop its overall ambition by the means of four Scientific and Technological objectives namely: a) Multi-Agents-System (MAS) for distributing AI components in different hierarchy layers, customers and suppliers for realising refurbishment activities, b) AI agents using Knowledge-based Representation with Semantic Web Technologies, c) AI Agents for hierarchical planning of production processes, d) model-based Machine Learning (ML) AI agent. MAS4AI research and technological activity will be strongly driven by a set of industrial use cases which will be then used as demonstrators. The demonstrators involve important industrial sectors of high value added for Europe, namely AI technologies used for automotive, contract manufacturing, bicycle industry, bearings production and wood processing industry.
Entrepreneurial and Intrapreneurial Mindset in Young People through the Dynamisation of Competences, Teaching Methodologies and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Promoting entrepreneurship is an enabler of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and it is one objective EU regions have pursued since the EC included it into 2020 Strategy. Entrepreneurship development has economic and social benefits, since it is not only a driving force for job creation, competitiveness and growth; it also contributes to personal fulfillment and to achieve social objectives. That is why the EU encourages entrepreneurial initiatives and to unlock the growth potential of businesses and citizens. However, only a 37% of Europeans (Eurobarometer 2012) would like to be self-employed.
The Entrepreneurship Action Plan adopted by the EC in 2013 to reignite Europe’s entrepreneurial spirit includes initiatives for educating young people on entrepreneurship. To ensure that EU economy remains globally competitive, young generations of Europeans need to be inspired to develop their entrepreneurial mindset. EU 2020 Action Plan argues that young people benefitting of a specialised entrepreneurial education are more likely to start-up a business and to better tackle challenges in their professional career and life in general. Hence, there is good reason to ensure better quality of entrepreneurial education. Most approaches in recent years have focused on improving the skills or competences youngsters should obtain only within the education system. However, an integrated approach is needed, where the school, their friends, family and the social environment, shall play each one a relevant role, contributing to generate a more adequate atmosphere to boost their entrepreneurial mindsets, intrapreneurial attitudes and innovation capacities. This project will identify and exchange –through a quadruple helix approach- good practices for creating friendlier entrepreneurial ecosystems and actions to boost entrepreneurship in young people mindsets. The good practices and lessons learnt will be transferred into Action Plans to be included in regional policies.
Methane and ammonium removal in redox transition zones

Earth’s geochemical evolution was shaped by an enormous microbial metabolic diversity. One of the urgent scientific grand challenges is to decipher the key geochemical pathways involved in those 4 Gy of evolution, with the ultimate aim to obtain a truly predictive understanding of the response of the Earth System to global change. Rapid advances in geochemistry and microbiology have revealed the unique and critical role of sharp redox transitions in marine environments as prime sites for the removal of toxic ammonium and the greenhouse gas methane. Yet, the redox reactions, microbial players, and key controls remain largely unexplored. Our ERC synergy project MARIX will unite the complementary expertise required to gain a fundamental and mechanistic understanding of the geochemistry of these redox zones and the complex in-situ microbial interactions that together strongly impact our environment. By combining highly innovative fieldwork, cutting-edge laboratory experiments and state-of-the-art modeling for a range of carefully selected and representative coastal ecosystems we will:  1. Unravel the geochemistry and novel microbial pathways that remove methane and ammonium through oxidation with metal-oxides.  2. Determine the impact of the novel microbial pathways of methane and ammonium oxidation on the dynamics of nutrients, oxygen and other key elements.  3. Develop innovative gene-centric biogeochemical models for coastal sediments and overlying waters, to improve projections of the impacts of eutrophication and climate change.  MARIX will bring together two outstanding and complementary groups located within easy travel distance, allowing excellent synergistic coupling of infrastructure, personnel and resources on a daily basis. Our project will lead to major breakthroughs in the understanding of the key role that microorganisms play in modulating Earth’s biogeochemistry with far-reaching implications for a wide range of research fields.