SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
COOLING COIL DESIGN FOR OXIDATION OR AMMOXIDATION REACTORS

The cooling coils used in a commercial oxidation or ammoxidation reactors can be made more closely packed by providing the individual courses defining the cooling coil in a transverse arrangement rather than a linear alignment.
Relating nutrient and herbicide fate with landscape features and characteristics of 15 subwatersheds in the Choptank River watershed

Excess nutrients and agrochemicals from non-point sources contribute to water quality impairment in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and their loading rates are related to land use, agricultural practices, hydrology, and pollutant fate and transport processes. In this study, monthly baseflow stream samples from 15 agricultural subwatersheds of the Choptank River in Maryland USA (2005 to 2007) were characterized for nutrients, herbicides, and herbicide transformation products. High-resolution digital maps of land use and forested wetlands were derived from remote sensing imagery. Examination of landscape metrics and water quality data, partitioned according to hydrogeomorphic class, provided insight into the fate, delivery, and transport mechanisms associated with agricultural pollutants. Mean Nitrate-N concentrations (4.9 mg/L) were correlated positively with percent agriculture (R(2)=0.56) and negatively with percent forest (R(2)=0.60). Concentrations were greater (p=0.0001) in the well-drained upland (WDU) hydrogeomorphic region than in poorly drained upland (PDU), reflecting increased denitrification and reduced agricultural land use intensity in the PDU landscape due to the prevalence of hydric soils. Atrazine and metolachlor concentrations (mean 0.29 μg/L and 0.19 μg/L) were also greater (p=0.0001) in WDU subwatersheds than in PDU subwatersheds. Springtime herbicide concentrations exhibited a strong, positive correlation (R(2)=0.90) with percent forest in the WDU subwatersheds but not in the PDU subwatersheds. In addition, forested riparian stream buffers in the WDU were more prevalent than in the PDU where forested patches are typically not located near streams, suggesting an alternative delivery mechanism whereby volatilized herbicides are captured by the riparian forest canopy and subsequently washed off during rainfall. Orthophosphate, CIAT (6-chloro-N-(1-methylethyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine), CEAT (6-chloro-N-ethyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine), and MESA (2-[(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl) (2-methoxy-1-methylethyl)amino]-2-oxoethanesulfonic acid) were also analyzed. These findings will assist efforts in targeting implementation of conservation practices to the most environmentally-critical areas within watersheds to achieve water quality improvements in a cost-effective manner.
Capacity building to boost usage of PPI in Central Europe

Public procurement of Innovative Solutions (PPI) is a powerful tool to boost innovation. The public sector demands innovative solutions that are not yet available or not at large scale on the market and thus forces providers to innovate. PPI is well supported on EC level (i.e. H2020), there exist also various guidance and training tools already for few years. So far they didn&#39;t boost the PPI usage in majority of CE regions, because available tools are not customized to national frameworks and regional knowledge hubs are missing.

Our project targets directly public procurers on all administrative levels in CE with aim to build regional capacities in PPI, change attitude towards PPI, strengthen linkages among relevant stakeholders in regional innovation systems and thus boost usage of PPI in CE. We will achieve this CHANGE by delivery of these innovative outputs: 3 Thematic PPI2Innovate Tools for SMART Health, Energy and ICT fully customized to 6 national institutional frameworks and translated; 6 Regional Competence Centers for PPI and their CE network; 6 Action plans to implement 8 PPI projects in each region; 4 PPI pilots to strengthen linkages, to apply trans-regional “learning by doing approach” and to show success stories in 4 CE regions. PPI pilots will start with definition of demanded innovative solutions, continue with public procurement and finish by signature of the contracts with private suppliers, winners of the procurement.

10 partners from 6 countries will implement project. 6 Network partners – 3 sectoral agencies + 3 research and innovation actors working closely with public procurers, will secure creation of sustainable linkages in regional innovation systems. 4 procurers representing all levels of public adm.- local, county, regional and national will form unique pilot environment for 4 PPI pilots.3 partners (knowledge PPs) will capitalize their experience from previous projects (UNI of Turin, City of Lublin, DEXIC)
Modulated model predictve control (M<sup>2</sup>PC) for a 3-phase active front-end

One of the main issues with Model Predictive Control (MPC) applied to Power Electronics Converters is the ability to select only one output voltage vector which is applied during the whole sampling period. Such mode of operation requires, in order to improve the harmonic content, an increasing of the converter switching frequency which is variable depending on the operating conditions. In order to overcome these issues, whilst preserving all the advantages of MPC, this paper presents a novel Modulated Model Predictive Control, with the aim of obtaining a modulated waveform at the output of the converter without implementing an explicit modulation scheme. The proposed control technique is applied to the current control of a 2-Level, 3-Phase Active Rectifier, validated through simulation and experimental testing and compared to a traditional Model Predictive Control.
Measurements and Modeling of Conducted EMI in a Buck Chopper

The high increase of power electronic devices use (speed control, lighting, heating, automotive, etc...) requires the electrical, thermal and electromagnetic behavior studies. In this paper we developed a model to predict the conducted EMI level in a DC/DC converter. Measurement methodology was done using a network analyzer in order to evaluate the equivalent impedance model of each converter element. The full circuit model is then implemented in the Saber® simulation tool using time domain simulation followed by fast Fourier transformation (FFT) in the frequency range 150 KHz -100 MHz. A comparison between simulation results and those obtained by measurements is used to validate the developed model.
EMAS as a Nest to Help And Nurture the Circular Economy

Organizations, large and Small and Medium sized enterprises (SMEs),are increasingly aware of the benefits of closing loops by improving resource efficiency: saving material costs, creating competitive advantages and new markets are among the main reasons for organisations to take action.At this respect, the EcoManagement and Audit Scheme (EMAS) is considered as a driver of the Circular Economy by encouraging organisations to develop techniques which make better use of resources in the production phase and retain physical goods longer and more efficiently in productive use, thus increasing their competitiveness.Starting from these considerations, ENHANCE project overall objective is to improve the implementation of regional policy instruments oriented to increasing the efficiency of resources by the exchange of experiences and practices on supporting EMAS registration.
Main barriers perceived by EMAS adopters are:lack of EMAS recognition from the market and Public Authorities (PA),technical support from PA and external incentives; high cost, etc. In this regard, the role of PA supporting EMAS as a competent body becomes essential in order to remove these barriers and to encourage organizations to adopt EMAS through various means, such as reducing the technical barriers for EMAS adoption,enhancing benefits derived from EMAS, public subsidies and rewarding EMAS implementers with reduced enforcement (e.g.,regulatory relief).Derived from the activities to be carried, such expected changes shall become effective upon the production of these main outputs:
1)Regional Studies on supporting EMAS registration
2)Methodology to assess the feasibility of good practices on supporting EMAS registration
3)EMAS Joint Database. 4)Thematic workshops to exchange experiences
5)Regional Studies on the exchange process
6)Toward EMAS Action Plans.Main beneficiaries from the cooperation will be PA, but direct effects resulting from the project will also affect organizations as EMAS adopters
Occult Lung Cancer with Acrometastatic Presentation: A Case Report

Morea V2*, Panzera RM1, Andriollo L1, Saccalani MV2, Terragnoli F2 and Maccauro G1 Author Affiliations 1Fondazione Poliambulanza, Italy 2Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy Received: December 20, 2021 | Published: January 12, 2022 Corresponding author: Morea Vincenzo, Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2022.41.006532
Feasibility of assessing quality of care at the end of life in two cluster trials using an after-death approach with multiple assessments

In 2009 two randomised cluster trials took place to assess the introduction of the Italian Version of the Liverpool Care Pathway in hospitals and hospices. Before and after data were gathered. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of using a combination of assessment methods aimed at different proxy respondents to create a means of measuring quality of care at the end of life. We also aim to explore whether there are differences in response to this approach between the hospice and hospital inpatient settings.A retrospective design was used. Eligible deaths were traced through death registries, and proxies were used to give information. Four procedures of assessment were used to measure different dimensions. Feasibility was assessed through compliance and adherence to the study instruments, and measured against standards derived from previous after-death studies. The proxy caregiver's rating of the study tools was also measured, to gauge feasibility and effectiveness. All consecutive cancer deaths that occurred in the study period were eligible. In both trials, deaths were excluded if the patient was a relative of hospital/hospice staff. 145 patients were recruited from the Hospital setting, and 127 from Hospice.A high proportion of non-professional caregivers were interviewed - in both hospital (76.6%) and hospice (74.8%). There was no significant difference in the median number of days in each setting. 89.0% of hospital patients' GPs and 85.0% of hospice patients' GPs were interviewed. Care procedures were recorded in all hospice cases, and were missing in only 1 hospital case.52.7% of Hospital patients' relatives and 64.12% Hospice relatives were assessed to have been caused a low level of distress through the study.The data shows high levels of compliance and adherence to the study instruments. This suggests that this approach to assessing quality of care is feasible, and this coupled with low levels of distress caused by the study instruments suggest effectiveness. There were no substantial differences between the hospice and hospital settings.
Robust System Design

Robust system design is essential to ensure that future electronic systems perform correctly despite rising complexity and increasing disturbances. In contrast, today's mainstream systems typically assume that transistors and interconnects operate correctly over their useful lifetime. Future systems cannot rely on such assumptions for several reasons: 1. With enormous complexity, future systems are significantly vulnerable to design flaws. 2. For coming generations of silicon technologies, several causes of hardware failures, largely benign in the past, are becoming significant at the system-level. 3. Emerging nanotechnologies, such as carbon nanotubes, are inherently highly subject to imperfections. At the same time, there is explosive growth in our dependency on electronic systems. This paper addresses the following major robust system design goals: 1. New approaches to thorough validation that can cope with tremendous growth in complexity. 2. Cost-effective tolerance and prediction of failures in hardware during system operation. 3. Practical ways to overcome substantial inherent imperfections in emerging nanotechnologies. Significant recent progress in robust system design impacts almost every aspect of future systems, from ultra-large-scale computing and storage systems, all the way to their nanoscale components.
Apoyo al mantenimiento de la actividad empresarial de la sociedad de responsabilidad limitada de MTP en caso de una disminución significativa del volumen de negocios debido a la COVID-19.

El proyecto se refiere al apoyo al capital circulante de la sociedad de responsabilidad limitada de MTP en caso de una disminución significativa del volumen de negocios (ingresos de venta) debido a perturbaciones económicas debidas a la COVID-19.
The Emergence of Money: Computational Approaches with Fully and Boundedly Rational Agents

We discuss the emergence of money in a Kiyotaki and Wright (J Polit Econ 97:927–954, 1989) environment through two computational methodologies. One assumes that agents are fully rational and coordinate on Nash equilibria. The other considers boundedly rational agents whose choices are guided by a classifier system a la Marimon et al. (J Econ Dyn Control 14:329–373, 1990). We apply the two methodologies to study the conditions under which individuals can learn to play speculative strategies—to accept a high-storage-cost good as money. Our analysis suggests that, while in both types of systems money can emerge along a dynamic path, boundedly rational agents make conflicting choices at times, even when the classifier system provides clear information about the likely gains of a trade.
Normalizing a difficult past? cultural trauma and collective memory in austria and croatia

Following the theoretical framework of cultural trauma, this project's aim is to analyze the impact of trauma on collective memory of wars in Austria  and Croatia, as well as the social processes through which such memory is produced, performed and maintained.  More specifically, a dynamics of two corresponding forces are explained: cultural trauma representing a response to a tear in social fabric and collective memory acting as a cohesive element for group identity.
The CULTRAMACY project draws on methods of both quantitative and qualitative analysis and uses the methodological tool of frame analysis. In order to analyze the impact of trauma on collective memories, this comparative study addresses the following specific objectives: 1) repercussions of trauma on collective and individual, as well as cultural and public memories, 2) traveling of memory through time and space - generational and transcultural transmission of memory, 3) analysis of patterns of European memory. 
This research is situated on the intercept of the scientific fields of memory studies, social theory and political science. It aims to contribute to academic research on three different levels. First, it contributes to the theoretical debates in memory studies by approaching collective memory from the perspective of cultural trauma. Second, it offers a truly comparative perspective outside of the methodological regionalism, while still acknowledging the nation as one important framework or ""scale"" of collective remembrance. Finally, this research tracks the travels of memory across borders and generations in order to give some innovative insights for similar phenomena in ever-more globalised world experiencing migration flows. Hence, the CULTRAMACY project aims to map a critical engagement with negative heritage, cross boundaries of national memories and verify the basis of the transcultural sphere of European memory.
GESTÃO DE EVENTOS INTELIGENTES (APP + BEACON)

A operação consiste no desenvolvimento e comercialização de serviços inteligentes de gerenciamento de eventos e localização. É um sistema de aplicativos e Beacon que é instalado em um local específico (terminal de passageiros, estação ferroviária) ou um evento/loja esportivo que informa o utente que tem o aplicativo instalado, e na maioria dos casos é o objetivo de marketing direcionado e aumentar a receita do cliente usando a solução.
Heuristic decision making in medicine

Can less information be more helpful when it comes to making medical decisions? Contrary to the common intuition that more information is always better, the use of heuristics can help both physicians and patients to make sound decisions. Heuristics are simple decision strategies that ignore part of the available information, basing decisions on only a few relevant predictors. We discuss: (i) how doctors and patients use heuristics; and (ii) when heuristics outperform information-greedy methods, such as regressions in medical diagnosis. Furthermore, we outline those features of heuristics that make them useful in health care settings. These features include their surprising accuracy, transparency, and wide accessibility, as well as the low costs and little time required to employ them. We close by explaining one of the statistical reasons why heuristics are accurate, and by pointing to psychiatry as one area for future research on heuristics in health care.
Genetically modified (GM) foods: the food security dilemma

Abstract The green revolution through which food safety and security was achieved in many countries of the world reached its saturation point with soil erosion, lowering of soil fertility, and pesticide-laced soil/water. Genetic modification of crops provided an alternative way to enhance crop yield without harmful pesticides and other chemicals. In this method, the DNA of the crop was manipulated in different ways to insert certain useful traits into the genetic composition of the crop, such as enhanced yield, disease-resistance, release of toxins fatal to pests, production of specific chemicals, improved quality, etc. Another important advantage of GM crops was to produce such useful chemicals which are normally not produced by organisms in natural settings. However, certain unintended impacts of GM crops were also observed, such as harm to nontarget species or creation of superweeds. Concern about allergens or proteins sequenced by new genetic material and hitherto unknown negative impact of GM crops on health were also raised. Due to these reasons, in India, flip-flop decisions were taken about allowing GM crops by different governments. Several nongovernmental organizations protested the trials of GM crops and the government has not yet taken a final decision.
Upgrading of Inland Waterway and Sea Ports

The central Europe area disposes of extensive inland waterways which in all cases underperform in terms of utilisation of their capacities for freight transport and the transport performance of these waterways is usually very low. Major reason for the unsatisfactory role inland navigation plays in coping with the ever growing freight volumes in central Europe is the lack of functional integration of the ports with their potential hinterland as well as with other ports. Also function of tri-modal transport infrastructures is rather limited. Main aim of INWAPO project is to activate this unexploited potential of waterborne transport in the central Europe and also the role of the river and sea ports to achieve better inter-modality of inland and sea ports. To do so the project will focus on 3 main systems of waterways: the Northern Adriatic ports (Venice, Trieste and Koper), the Danube river ports (Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Komarno and Sturovo) and the Czech and Polish inland waterways (Elbe, Vistula and Oder systems), with an extension towards Baltic ports.
PULSATING VAPOR CHAMBER

A pulsating vapor chamber has an inner board, a first outer board, a second outer board, an asymmetric loop, and a working fluid. The inner board has a first surface and a second surface. The first and second outer boards are mounted on the first surface and the second surface of the inner board respectively. The asymmetric loop is located between the first and second outer boards and has multiple channels communicating with each other in sequence. A part of the channels are formed between the first outer board and the inner board, and the remaining channels are formed between the second outer board and the inner board. With the asymmetric loop, even if the vapor chamber is disposed horizontally, pressure may be changed by different amount in the channels so that the working fluid is still able to oscillate or circulate.
Design of a Broadband Meander-Line Polarizer for 30 GHz Millimeter-Wave Satellite Communications

This paper proposes a new approach to design circularly polarized antennas for 30 GHz millimeter-wave satellite communications. Circular polarization can be obtained through the use of a meander-line polarizer (MLP) located in front of a 30 GHz linearly polarized conical horn antenna. The influences of the MLP parameters on antenna axial ratio are investigated by parametric studies. The return loss, electric field, radiation pattern, and axial ratio of the antenna are simulated and discussed. Using the proposed method, a 10.5 dBi circularly polarized antenna with an axial ratio (AR) lower than 1dB over the 28-29GHz and 30-31.5GHz frequency band can be achieved.
Polyinosine-polycytidylic acid promotes excessive iodine intake induced thyroiditis in non-obese diabetic mice via Toll-like receptor 3 mediated inflammation.

Excessive iodine intake and viral infection are recognized as both critical factors associated with autoimmune thyroid diseases. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) have been reported to play an important role in autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. In this study, we aimed to clarify the possible mechanism of TLR3 involved in polyinosine-polycytidylic acid (poly(I:C)) promoting excessive iodine intake induced thyroiditis in non-obese diabetic (NOD) mice.Both NOD and BALB/c mice were randomly assigned to four groups: control group (n = 5), high iodine intake (HI) group (n = 7), poly(I:C) group (n = 7) and combination of excessive iodine and poly(I:C) injection (HIP) group (n = 7). After 8 weeks, mice were weighed and blood samples were collected. All the mice were sacrificed before dissection of spleen and thyroid gland. Then, thyroid histology, thyroid secreted hormone, expression of CD3(+) cells and TLR3 as well as inflammatory mRNA level were evaluated.Both NOD and BALB/c mice from HI and HIP group represented goiter and increasing thyroid relative weight. Thyroid histology evidence indicated that only HIP group of NOD mice showed severe thyroiditis with lymphocytes infiltration in majority of thyroid tissue, severe damage of follicles and general fibrosis. Immunofluorescence staining results displayed a large number of CD3(+) cells in HIP NOD mice. Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) results suggested interferon (IFN)-α increased over 30 folds and IFN-γ expression was doubled compared with control group, but interleukin (IL)-4 remained unchanged in HIP group of NOD mice thyroid. Meanwhile, over one third decrease of blood total thyroxine (TT4) and increased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) was observed in HIP group of NOD mice. Only HIP group of NOD mice represented significantly elevation of TLR3 expression.Poly(I:C) enhanced excessive dietary iodine induced thyroiditis in NOD mice through increasing TLR3 mediated inflammation.
COMPOSITIONS AND USES OF A GALECTIN FOR TREATMENT OF DRY EYE SYNDROME

Methods for the therapeutic treatment of dry eye in mammals comprising administering to a mammal afflicted with an epithelial wound a therapeutically effective amount of a galectin-1 protein, a galectin-3, a galectin-7 protein and/or a galectin-8 protein are provided. Pharmaceutical and ophthalmic compositions and kits, comprising a pharmaceutically an active agent which is a galectin-1 protein, a galectin-3 protein, galectin-7 protein and/or a galectin-8 protein, and a suitable carrier or a diluent, are provided.