SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
A Simple Microbiological Tool to Evaluate the Effect of Environmental Health Interventions on Hand Contamination

The effects of interventions such as sanitation or hand hygiene on hand contamination are difficult to evaluate. We explored the ability of a simple microbiological test to: (1) detect recontamination after handwashing; (2) reflect risk factors for microbial contamination and (3) be applicable to large populations. The study was done in rural Andhra Pradesh, India, and Maputo, Mozambique. Participants placed all 10 fingertips on a chromogenic agar that stains Enterococcus spp. and E. coli spp. Outcomes were the number of colonies and the number of fingertips with colonies. In the recontamination study, participants were randomised to handwashing with soap and no handwashing, and tested at 30 min intervals afterwards. In two cross sectional studies, risk factors for hand contamination were explored. Recontamination of hands after washing with soap was fast, with baseline levels reached after 1 h. Child care was associated with higher Enterococcus spp. counts, whereas agricultural activities increased E. coli spp. counts. Food preparation was associated with higher counts for both organisms. In Maputo, counts were not strongly associated with water access, latrine type, education or diarrhoea. The method seems unsuitable for the evaluation of handwashing promotion. It may reflect immediately preceding risk practices but not household-level risk factors.
Inhibition effect of N,N-diglycidyl-4-glycidyloxy aniline on photosensitized cationic polymerization of formulations involving resorcinol diglycidyl ether and poly(propylene glycol)diglycidyl ether

Abstract Cationic photopolymerization studies of poly(propylene glycol)diglycidyl ether with and without 25 wt% of resorcinol diglycidyl ether were carried out in presence of bis(4-methylphenyl)iodonium hexafluorophosphate as photoinitiator. Analyses were carried out using polychromatic radiation at different temperatures in a photo differential scanning calorimeter. The formulations showed an enhancement in the rate of polymerization on addition of resorcinol diglycidyl ether. The same formulations when subjected to photosensitized polymerization in presence of 1-chloro-4-propoxy-9H-thioxanthen-9-one, showed a reverse behavior in rate due to partial absorption of radiation by resorcinol diglycidyl ether. Studies carried out on by the addition of N,N-diglycidyl-4-glycidyloxy aniline as inhibitor on the photosensitized formulations showed higher scavenging activity by inhibitor. The addition of nitrogen containing epoxy monomer as inhibitor can lead to its possible crosslinking within the matrix on polymerization along with a decrease in rate of polymerization without compromising on the final observed conversion. This effect can occur readily for non vitrifying systems. Thus, this observation provides an insight into its possible usage in a rate controlled photopolymerizable epoxy formulations. The photopolymerization kinetics were found to depend on the nature of generation, propagation and scavenging of active centers which are heavily dependent on diffusional restrictions imparted by in situ viscosity of the system. The kinetic estimations as well as evaluation of autocatalytic kinetic model are investigated.
Making sense of irrealis in the Global Financial Crisis

This article analyses the discourse of financial media reports and commentary during the Global Financial Crisis from 2007 to 2009 using an inductive methodology. Contemporary finance capitalism is understood as being founded on irrealis (unreal) products. The analysis reveals how irrealis is construed as realis. Crucial to this is the infusion of macro-level Schumpeterian ideological discourses within the meso-discourse of organizational practice. Also fundamental to finance capitalism were the black-box models of economic behavior and mimetic practices that normalized unrealistic financial performance ontologically, and socially irresponsible and unjust outcomes axiologically. For a little time, the financial press recognized this moral and social disconnectedness. However, although finance capitalism catastrophically failed, there is no sense of a new epistemological or moral foundation having been created.
A new variety of Merendera Ramond (Liliaceae): M. montana var. paucitepala var. nov., from south-eastern Spain

Une nouvelle variété de Merendera Ramond (Liliaceae): M. montana var. paucitepala var. nov. du sud-est de l'Espagne. Merendera montana var. paucitepala var. nov. est décrite comme une nouvelle variété du sud-est de l'Espagne. Les observations de terrain et les caractères morphologiques sont donnés. Une clé du genre pour la péninsule ibérique et des commentaires sur la chorologie et l'habitat sont également fournis.
A hybrid modeling strategy using Nuclear Overhauser Effect data with contact information

Abstract A hybrid modeling strategy using readily assigned Nuclear Overhauser Effect (NOE) data and main chain N–O contact information from homology template proteins is suggested. They are designed to be complementary. The strategy yields structures with reasonable root-mean square distance (RMSD) and NOE violation. When compared to homology-modeled structures, the hybrid-modeled structures are better in terms of RMSD, RMS NOE violation, and protein-like scores, although the number of used restraints is smaller than the homology modeling. The structure itself can be used as a theoretically modeled structure and also as a starting point for further NOE data assignment in structure determination.
Design of multimedia stream channel arbiter in home network gateway

In a multimedia environment composed of various analog and digital devices, such as a home network, the performance and role of the gateway responsible for efficient data transfer between devices, as well as between the device and the internet, is becoming increasingly important. In particular, from inside the gateway, the effective arbitration among multi-channel stream data that are transmitted simultaneously will directly influence data delivery efficiency. In this paper, we propose MSCA (Multimedia Stream Channel Arbiter) that arbitrates the multiple multimedia stream channels needed inside the gateway. MSCA consists of several hardware components and arbitrates multiple MSD (Multimedia Stream Data) that have various characteristics in real time. In addition, MSCA has high practicality of communication among bus, memory and peripheral devices via DMA or stream buffers. Implementation and evaluation of MSCA confirms its good performance in stream packet arbitration. MSCA is suitable for the FPGA or ASIC design in terms of circuit size.1.
RECONCEPTUALIZING IT USE IN THE POST-ADOPTIVECONTEXT

The information systems (IS) community has developed many theories, approaches, and models that identify conditions and determinants of successful IT use. However, each model in the IS literature has evolved to address specific aspects and dimensions. This has led to conflicting results concerning the impact of IT use. Consequently, while a rich body of knowledge has emerged, with prominent models such as the Technology Acceptance Model or the IS Success Model, the complexity of defining a suitable multi-dimensional construct for IT use has largely been neglected. In this paper, we develop a new causal model of IT use. Based on Adaptive Structuration Theory, we argue for the multidimensionality of IT use and thoroughly derive its components. Moreover, we introduce two new concepts into studies of successful IT use: functional affordance and symbolic expression. Both establish a relation between the IT system under investigation and its users. In doing so, we provide a novel, synthesized approach for investigating IT use in the context of post-adoptive behaviours and the framework of Adaptive Structuration Theory.
Evolution of the international regulation of plant pests and challenges for future plant health

Plant pathogens and invertebrates harmful to plants, collectively referred to as plant pests, continue to threaten food security. International cooperation and regulatory systems to inhibit the spread of plant pests began formally in 1878. Initially seven countries worked together and agreed phytosanitary measures against grape phylloxera, Phylloxera vastatrix (=Daktulosphaira vitifoliae). There are now 172 countries that are contracting parties to the International Plant Protection Convention, a treaty that aims to prevent the introduction and spread of pests of plants and plant products, and to promote appropriate measures for their control. Apparently contradictory interests between international trade, which has facilitated the spread of plant pests, and the protection of plants are mutually recognised in global trade and phytosanitary agreements. The principle that risk management measures should provide an appropriate level of protection without undue interference in trade was established within the plant protection agreements at the beginning of the 20th Century and is still fundamental to risk management policy today. Globally ten Regional Plant Protection Organizations facilitate more local cooperation and recommend the regulation of over 1,000 named quarantine plant pests. Member States of the European Union work together and regulate imported plant material on the grounds of plant health with each Member State taking into account the plant health concerns of every other Member State. However, decision making can be slow and border inspections poorly targeted. Close relationships between regulatory scientists and policy makers, focussed on agricultural and horticultural production, are changing to take a broader stakeholder community into consideration as decisions regarding the environment seek to draw upon a wider knowledge base. Challenges that impede the success of limiting international pest movement include increased international trade and climate change. International guidelines designed to prevent pest spread present challenges of their own if they remain difficult to implement.
Association between psychological distress and a sense of contribution to society in the workplace

Globally, mental health promotion related to psychological distress in the workplace has become a great concern, and a focus of much research attention. However, a sense of contribution to society and sense of bonding with the workplace have not been examined in relation to psychological distress. Thus, the purpose of this study is to examine whether these two factors are associated with psychological distress.We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 1137 full-time employees who worked in systems engineering, sales, or administration at a Japanese company. Participant's sense of contribution to society, sense of bonding with the workplace, psychological distress, and qualitative job stress (quantitative and qualitative workloads, job-control latitude, and support from supervisors, co-workers and family) were assessed with a questionnaire. We performed multiple logistic regression analyses to examine associations between psychological distress and sense of contribution to society and of bonding with the workplace.A high sense of contribution to society was significantly associated with a high sense of bonding with the workplace (Spearman's ρ = 0.47, p < 0.01). A sense of contribution to society was negatively associated with psychological distress after adjusting for job stress factors (OR = 2.05, 95% CI 0.99-4.23) or sociodemographic characteristics of participants (OR = 2.92, 1.53-5.59). After adjusting for job stress factors as well as sociodemographic characteristics, the association became weaker. A sense of bonding with the workplace was negatively associated with psychological distress after adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics (OR = 2.49, 1.29-4.79). However, this association was not observed after adjusting for job stress factors.Psychological distress in the workplace was associated with sense of contribution to society. Therefore, workplace mental health promotion should consider the workers' sense of contribution to society.
FOOTREST

A footrest comprising a sling having two ends and a strap connected to each end of the sling. A user in a seat rests a foot in the sling where the straps of the sling are attached around an object in front of the seat.
Value of mountain products

The gradual abandonment of traditional activities and the difficulties faced in promoting local productions, are challenging mountain cultural and natural heritage and thus the touristic attractiveness of the area. The project aims to support mountain food chains using the policy instruments provided by the optional quality term “mountain product” as defined by EU Reg. 1151/12 and 665/

14. The term has not been implemented yet in the transboundary area and its uptake could be beneficial to both producers and consumers by adding value and traceability to local mountain products. _x000D_
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Project actions will target regional case-studies in order to identify and suggest solutions to barriers for the adoption of the optional quality term. The innovative approach consists in empowering the “mountain products” by identifying and quantifying ecosystem services (e.g biodiversity, landscape aesthetics, animal welfare, emissions’ regulations) linked to the natural and cultural assets of the area but which are currently hidden into a broader food quality concept. The identification and quantification of ecosystem services allows not only to support high-quality products also in terms of social and environmental sustainability, but also to meet the expectations of tourists and consumers by adopting effective communication strategies on traditional mountain products that contribute to a lively and attractive transboundary area.
Apparatus and method for an articulating inner structure of an engine chamber

An apparatus and a method comprises a housing comprising at least a recessed area and an inner wall. A plurality of plates are disposed within the housing and configured to form a structure. The structure has an outside surface. The structure is capable of being articulated between a first configuration and a second configuration and a third configuration. A plurality of connecting rods are joined to the plurality of plates to form the structure and to at least in part articulate the structure. The connecting rods are movable to form the first configuration to enable a gas to flow from the recessed area to the outside surface. The plurality of connecting rods are further movable to form the second configuration, wherein at least a portion of the gas is compressed between the outside surface and the inner wall and then to the third configuration.
A metabolism-based prognostic biomarker for prostate cancer

Prostate cancer (PC) is the most prevalent tumour type among men. The fraction of patients that exhibit disease recurrence can reach 15% and they face an uncertain future, since this type of tumour is prone to resist to subsequent therapeutic strategies. Current guidelines for treatment of PC include prostatectomy or radiotherapy as first line therapy for localized disease, and chemical castration followed by chemotherapy for recurrent PC. The lack of capacity to identify therapy responders vs. escapers in PC is one of the sources for its important mortality. The challenge resides in providing clinicians with a robust and affordable biomarker that informs about the success of first line therapy in localised PC, and that allows them to employ more intensive therapeutic strategies in high-risk patients.
The development of such prognostic tools is urgently needed, since western societies are facing profound changes in the major PC risk factors, including age and obesity. Last, but not least, the cost of treating PC will progressively impose strong pressure in the public health system. In addition, patients that fail first-line therapy can be enrolled in subsequent therapies for up to a decade, and given their advance age (PC predominantly presents in the sixth decade of life) they frequently present endangering and costly co-morbidities and secondary effects.
MetaboMARKER, a novel biomarker developed in the framework of the ERC-StG-336343-CancerMetab and already protected under a European patent, is able to differentiate patients harbouring a PC that would progress and potentially metastasize, from those that exhibited a disease that would not likely be a risk to their lives. Thus, MetaboMARKER may contribute to more efficient diagnosis, improved treatments and better distribution of funds in disease management. The aim of the present PoC is to further develop the final biomarker for its commercialization and define the best exploitation strategy plan.
Gillo Dorfles e il dibattito sull’architettura brasiliana (1946-1980)

Gillo Dorfles is one of the main reference authors on modern international architecture studies, particularly in the post WWII period. In his article “Attualità del barocco” published in 1946, the Italian critic pointed out new categories of modern design, well beyond aesthetics based on a prerogative of functional exclusivity in architecture. In his essay “Barocco nell’architetturamoderna” (1951), Dorfles pointed to the architecture of Oscar Niemeyer and Alvar Aalto as virtuous expressions of the balance between form and function. Dorfles’ perception of Brazilian architecture derives from his interest in the architectural design of the Ministry of Education in Rio de Janeiro, of the Brazilian Pavilion at the World Fair in New York, of Pampulha in Minas Gerais and other works by Niemeyer in Brazil, disseminated in Europe in the catalog of the MoMA exhibition titled “Brazil Builds”. Dorfles viewpoint was integrated by the trend of that time, that emphasized a type of architecture well detached from Bauhaus’ functionalist model. Dorfles found newconcepts to interpret this new wave in architecture that developed in the first phase of the Cold War in Europe, and his position on Brazilian art was very attentive to changes in modern architecture.
Dynamic De-Identification of Healthcare Data

A method for dynamic de-identification of a document includes generating a document including a tag associated with an element including protected health information, the tag including at least one instruction for rendering the element. The method includes identifying a level of authorization of a user requesting access to the generated document. The method includes rendering the document for display to the user according to the at least one instruction in the tag, based on the determined level of authorization.
Precipitation Climatology on Titan-like Exomoons

The availability of liquid water on the surface on Earth's continents in part relies on the precipitation of water. This implies that the habitability of exomoons has to consider not only the surface temperature and atmospheric pressure for the presence of liquid water, but also the global precipitation climatology. This study explores the sensitivity of the precipitation climatology of Titan-like exomoons to these moons' orbital configuration using a global climate model. The precipitation rate primarily depends on latitude and is sensitive to the planet's obliquity and the moon's rotation rate. On slowly rotating moons the precipitation shifts to higher latitudes as obliquity is increased, whereas on quickly rotating moons the latitudinal distribution does not strongly depend on obliquity. Stellar eclipse can cause a longitudinal variation in the mean surface temperature and surface pressure between the subplanetary and antiplanetary side if the planet's obliquity and the moon's orbital distance are small. In this particular condition the antiplanetary side generally receives more precipitation than the subplanetary side. However, precipitation on exomoons with dense atmospheres generally occurs at any longitude in contrast to tidally locked exoplanets.
Pj05-W2 digital technologies for tower

PJ.05-W2 Digital technologies for Tower - SESAR-IR-VLD-WAVE2-05-2019 deals with two Solutions: Solution 35: ""Multiple Remote Tower and Remote Tower centre"" and with solution 97: ""HMI Interaction modes for Airport Tower"". 14 SESAR members (in sum 31 legal beneficiaries) showed interest in these solutions. For solution 35 cost-effectiveness is the principal key performance area (KPA). It proposes the development of a remotely provided aerodrome air traffic service by a ""multiple"" and/or ""center"" setting. Those settings help to combine ATS services from various aerodromes in a centralized control room  independent on airport location in order to make use of the valuable resource ATS provider more efficiently. In the end, the passengers will benefit from by a better passenger comfort in terms of shorter travel times and better point to point connections. PJ05 will bring the multiple/center concept to such a matured level ready for industrialization. 
PJ05-Solution 97 aims to validate, in different Airport operating environments, innovative HMI modes and associated technologies. Those solutions are expected to positively contribute to the Safety and HP KPAs with reduced Controllers’ head down time and workload, as well as increased situation awareness and controllers' productivity.
The PJ05-W2 DTT attracted plenty of European organisations to participate: ANSPs, industries, R&D and airport stakeholder intends to provide their specific competences to broaden the operational needs and technological expertises. The PJ05 variety of partners and validation activities will help to adequately reflect the variety of operational needs and technical solutions which in the end of the project will consolidate into a harmonized and widely accepted SESAR2020 PJ05 solution. The complete work is structured in a very collaborative way throughout all work packages and will ensure the transfer of knowledge and know-how between all participants and external to SESAR2020 projects.
USE OF ACCELEROMETER INPUT TO CHANGE OPERATING STATE OF CONVERTIBLE COMPUTING DEVICE

A convertible computing device has an accelerometer to detect tapping gestures on the device, and a mode sensor to determine whether device is in a laptop mode or a tablet mode. The device includes a first physical human input sensor to change an operating state of the device between an OFF state and a non-OFF state and a second physical human input sensor to change an operating state of the computing device. When the device is in the laptop mode, the second physical human input sensor is enabled to change the operating state of the computing device, and when the computing device is in the tablet mode, the second physical human input sensor is disabled from changing an operating state of the device and, instead, the tapping gestures detected by the accelerometer are used to change the operating state of the device.
Air duct component

A flared air duct component for forming an inflow duct for a fan, the component (100) including coupling means (103) for coupling an extension air duct component (110) to its narrow end. The invention also discloses a method of manufacturing two air conditioners using identical flared air duct components (110).