SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Critical values improvement for the standard normal homogeneity test by combining Monte Carlo and regression approaches

ABSTRACTThe distribution of the test statistics of homogeneity tests is often unknown, requiring the estimation of the critical values through Monte Carlo (MC) simulations. The computation of the critical values at low α, especially when the distribution of the statistics changes with the series length (sample cardinality), requires a considerable number of simulations to achieve a reasonable precision of the estimates (i.e. 106 simulations or more for each series length). If, in addition, the test requires a noteworthy computational effort, the estimation of the critical values may need unacceptably long runtimes.To overcome the problem, the paper proposes a regression-based refinement of an initial MC estimate of the critical values, also allowing an approximation of the achieved improvement. Moreover, the paper presents an application of the method to two tests: SNHT (standard normal homogeneity test, widely used in climatology), and SNH2T (a version of SNHT showing a squared numerical complexity). For...
Fund raising accelerator for long time-to-market path smes

The FUNDCELERATOR project will aim at developing a new fund raising support methodology targeting innovative and high-growth potential SMEs operating in markets characterized by long time-to-market paths (typically more than 3 years, such as in biotech, medical devices, materials, cleantech, aeronautics, etc.). Based on their respective experience, knowledge and already developed fund raising support tools and methodologies, the 4 involved innovation support organizations will make use of the “Twinning advanced” methodological approach to collaboratively build and test an improved fund raising acceleration support programme dedicated to the target group SMEs, relying also, in a systemic mode, on all the existing fund raising support services provided by other regional private or public stakeholders. As part of the project, the regional innovation support agency from Aquitaine (ADI, France), the Baden-Württemberg regional innovation and business support organization (BWCON, Germany), the Dublin Business & Innovation Centre (DUBLIN BIC, Ireland) and the regional business and innovation incubator from Murcia (CEEIM, Spain) will experiment the new enhanced fund raising support methodology and evaluate its performance and impacts on beneficiaries (adequacy to their needs, service quality and efficiency) while beginning to apply and to test the new approach with 8 to 10 SMEs (at least 2 per partner). As a result, the new improved fund raising support methodology will be documented in a Design Option Paper (DOP), as a guide to be disseminated into other innovation support organisations, helping them at implementing the new designed programme, providing them recommendations, returns on experience and performance results.
WIRE NETTING, ARRANGEMENT OF SAID WIRE NETTING AND ILLUMINATION METHOD

The invention relates to an improved wire netting (1) with lamps (15) and to an arrangement of said netting on a building structure. A lamp support holder (8) is integrated into a netting and allows for a lamp support (12) to be removed from and reinserted into the netting without disintegrating the lamp support holder (8). Alternatively, a lamp support holder (8) is fastened to the netting or a like hanging, and the lamp support (12) is fastened to the holder, preferably by means of clips.
MULTIPLE ELECTROSPRAY PROBE INTERFACE FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY

An analytical apparatus is provided that includes a carriage (110) and a plurality of electrospray probes (100) pivotably mounted on the carriage (110).Movement of the carriage (110) engages a feature with a selected one of the electrospray probes (100a) whereby movement of the feature pivots the selected one of the electrospray probes (100a) with respect to the carriage (100).
The global and local organization of production

A defining feature of the global economy is the gradual fragmentation of production across firms and
borders, a phenomenon that has been termed outsourcing or global value chains.

State-of-the-art empirical economic analysis on value chains has mostly been limited to the study of
aggregate data because there is limited data on actual firm-to-firm linkages in the global economy. Even less
is currently known about which products are typically outsourced, and which workers are affected.
This project will change that. I will bring together four unique firm-to-firm datasets on local and global value
chains that will push the research frontier forward in two main directions:

- Previous research has shown that economic integration encourages growth. Due to data limitations,
however, we know little about the origins of growth, and to what extent the emergence of value chains can
explain the growth response. New theory is needed, where firm-to-firm connections are endogenously
formed in response to economic integration. I will confront theory with data and directly test whether
integration facilitates new buyer-supplier relationships and growth.

- Previous research has found that economic integration has large negative effects on wages for low-skill
workers. But again, due to data limitations, it is unclear to what extent value chains are responsible for this.
Simply put, the impact of outsourcing on wages will depend on which workers are displaced by outsourcing.
Until now, researchers have not been able to observe which workers, along with their occupations and
skills, that are employed in both the supplying and outsourcing firm. For the first time, this information will
be available, allowing for a rich analysis of labor market effects for different skill groups.

GLOBALPROD will inform policymakers about how wages for different types of skills change in response
to globalization, but also how economic integration can promote efficiency and competitiveness.
Reply on RC2

<strong class="journal-contentHeaderColor">Abstract.</strong> This paper presents the first Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity (SMOS) Sea Surface Salinity (SSS) dedicated products over the Baltic Sea. The SSS retrieval from L-band brightness temperature (TB) measurements over this basin is really challenging due to important technical issues, such as the landâsea and iceâsea contamination, the high contamination by radio-frequency interference (RFI) sources, the low sensitivity of L-band TB at SSS changes in cold waters, and the poor characterization of dielectric constant models for the low SSS range in the basin. For these reasons, exploratory research in the algorithms used from the level 0 up to level 4 has been required to develop these dedicated products. This work has been performed in the framework of the European Space Agency regional initiative Baltic+ Salinity Dynamics. Two Baltic+ SSS products have been generated for the period 2011â2019 and are freely distributed: the Level 3 (L3) product (daily generated 9âd maps in a <span class="inline-formula">0.25<sup>â</sup></span> grid; <span class="uri">https://doi.org/10.20350/digitalCSIC/13859</span>, <span class="cit" id="xref_altparen.1"><a href="#bib1.bibx22">GonzÃ¡lez-Gambau etÂ al.</a>,Â <a href="#bib1.bibx22">2021</a><a href="#bib1.bibx22">a</a></span>) and the Level 4 (L4) product (daily maps in a <span class="inline-formula">0.05<sup>â</sup></span> grid; <span class="uri">https://doi.org/10.20350/digitalCSIC/13860</span>, <span class="cit" id="xref_altparen.2"><a href="#bib1.bibx23">GonzÃ¡lez-Gambau etÂ al.</a>,Â <a href="#bib1.bibx23">2021</a><a href="#bib1.bibx23">b</a></span>)âââââââ, which are computed by applying multifractal fusion to L3 SSS with SST maps. The accuracy of L3 SSS products is typically around 0.7â0.8âpsu. The L4 product has an improved spatiotemporal resolution with respect to the L3 and the accuracy is typically around 0.4âpsu. Regions with the highest errors and limited coverage are located in Arkona and Bornholm basins and Gulfs of Finland and Riga. The impact assessment of Baltic+ SSS products has shown that they can help in the understanding of salinity dynamics in the basin. They complement the temporally and spatially very sparse in situ measurements, covering data gaps in the region, and they can also be useful for the validation of numerical models, particularly in areas where in situ data are very sparse.
Method of automatically training a classifier hierarchy by dynamic grouping the training samples

The present invention uses dynamic grouping to divide up training samples to train different classification nodes. At the beginning of the training, all samples are in the same group. A clustering process is applied in the feature space of the selected feature vectors with cluster indexes accumulated. The average of all the accumulated cluster indexes is used as the threshold for splitting the samples into two groups. When the splitting criterion is met, samples are split into two groups based on their similarity in the feature space.
DRYER-ADDED FABRIC SOFTENER COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A TERNARY FRAGRANCE DELIVERY SYSTEM

The present invention relates to dryer-added fabric conditioning compositions which comprises a fabric softening agent, a color care agent and a fragrance delivery system having enhanced perfume and fragrance longevity benefits, said fragrance delivery system comprising: i) from about 1 % to about 50 % by weight, of a beta -ketoester pro-fragrance; ii) from about 1 % to about 50 % by weight, of a cyclodextrin inclusion complex delivered fragrance raw material admixture, said inclusion complex comprising: a) from about 8 % to about 18 % by weight of a fragrance raw material admixture; b) the balance one or more cyclodextrins; iii) from about 1 % to about 90 % by weight, of a fragrance raw material admixture comprising one or more fragrance raw materials; and iv) the balance carriers.
M2 Tidal Current Estimation from One-day Observation Data off the Western and Southern Coasts of Korea

A practical method to estimate the M2 tidal current is proposed based on one-day current observations. In this method, the semi-diurnal constituent, composed of several constituents within the semi-diurnal frequency band that cannot be resolved from one-day observations, is corrected to the M2 constituent using the amplitude ratio and phase difference between each constituent. The dominant M2 constituent is accurately estimated from the semi-diurnal constituents. However, this method is not always successful for application to diurnal constituents that are much weaker than the M2 constituent. The accuracy of the method depends on the signal-to-noise ratio and the time of observation. Observations conducted during the spring tide period are highly recommended to reduce calculation error. This method was applied along the western and southern coasts of Korea, where the semi-diurnal tidal current is the most predominant component of water circulation. In this study, six major constituents (M2, S2, N2, K2, O2, and 2N2) that are dominant in the semi-diurnal frequency are used for correction of the M2 tidal current. Correction coefficients for S2 and N2 used were the average values from 122 sets of one-month current observations, which have a relatively uniform spatial distribution in the study area. For correction coefficients of K2, v2, and 2N2, we used wellknown constant values determined from the relationships among astronomical forcing factors. The M2 tidal currents after correction are generally well matched to those calculated with the numerical model. The discrepancy between results is mainly due to the complex bathymetry and coastline in the study area, which cannot be fully resolved with a numerical model. A spatial distribution map of the M2 tidal current based on observations in this area is presented for the first time. The method proposed in this study can be used for planning efficient observation of tidal currents.
Novel bioreactor platform for reproducible, scalable expansionand cardiac differentiation of hipsc in suspension culture

Human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) have the potential to revolutionize biomedical sciences, however the standardised mass production, indispensable for their industrial and therapeutic use, is still a major challenge. Impeller stirred-tank bioreactors, currently used for hiPSC bioprocessing, impose detrimental stresses on cultured hiPSCs, resulting in heterogeneity of cells and cell-aggregates, limited bioprocess reproducibility, and low hiPSC expansion efficiency at high costs. The ambitious purpose of the POSEIDON project is the development of a next-generation automated bioreactor platform to significantly improve reproducibility, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of scalable hiPSC expansion. To demonstrate the utility of the method for the production of valuable human cell types, a novel process for hiPSC-cardiomyogenic differentiation will also be established. This pioneering bioreactor will be developed by advanced engineering design methods and will enable controlled hiPSC suspension culture by non-impeller-dependent low-shear hydrodynamic conditions. Purposely designed automated systems will lead to bioprocess standardisation with enhanced reproducibility, efficiency and scalability beyond the state in the art. The proposed Fellowship will enable a highly interdisciplinary collaboration between the Researcher, a talented post-doc with a significant track record in bioengineering, and the supervisor, a world leader in stem cell bioprocessing, whose group is embedded in one of Europe’s leading hubs for regenerative biomedicine. These working conditions will effectively promote the Researcher’s professional development, providing her with excellent new expertise in stem cell bioprocessing and fundamental leadership skills, significantly widening her career perspectives. The project outcomes will be of tremendous benefit to the European biomedical and pharmaceutical sectors, contributing to the European excellence, competitiveness and quality of life.
What makes leaves fall in autumn? a new process description for the timing of leaf senescence in temperate and boreal trees

Leaf phenology is a key component in the functioning of temperate and boreal deciduous forests. The environmental cues for bud-burst in spring are well known, but little is known about the cues controlling the timing of leaf fall in autumn. Leaf fall is the last stage of leaf senescence, a process which allows trees to recover leaf nutrients. We urgently need to understand the controls timing leaf senescence to improve our projections of forest growth and climate change. I propose a new general paradigm of the onset of leaf senescence, hypothesizing that leaf senescence is triggered by the cessation of tree growth in autumn. I expect that: (i) in the absence of growth-limiting environmental conditions, tree growth cessation directly controls leaf-senescence onset; and (ii) in the presence of growth-limiting conditions, photoperiod controls leaf-senescence onset – this prevents trees from starting to senesce too early. I will test these hypotheses with a combination of: (i) manipulative experiments on young trees - these will disentangle the impact of photoperiod from that of other factors affecting tree growth cessation, namely: temperature, drought and soil nutrient availability; (ii) monitoring leaf senescence and growth in mature forest stands; (iii) comparing the leaf senescence dynamics of four major tree species (Fagus sylvatica, Quercus robur, Betula pendula and Populus tremula) in four European locations spanning from 40º to 70º N; and (iv) integrating the new paradigm into a model of forest ecosystem dynamics and testing it for the major forested areas of Europe. The aim is to solve the conundrum of the timing of leaf senescence in temperate and boreal deciduous trees, provide a new interpretation of the relationship between leaf senescence, tree growth and environment, and deliver a modelling tool able to predict leaf senescence and tree growth, for projections of forest biomass production and climate change.
AUTOMOTIVE FAN ASSEMBLY WITH FLARED SHROUD AND FAN WITH CONFORMING BLADE TIPS

High efficiency and low noise is achieved in an automotive engine-cooling fan assembly (10) by flaring the inlet (241) to the shroud barrel (20), and shaping the tips (46) of the fan blades (4) to conform to the shape of the inlet. Separation of the flow entering the fan is reduced by extending the flare over the axial extent of the blade tips, and tip clearance losses are reduced by controlling recirculation along the entire blade tip. Blade rake is used to minimize fan deflection, thereby allowing the use of small tip clearances, which further enhance performance.
Analysis of sugar- and osmo-signalling mechanisms in cell wall integrity maintenance

Cell walls provide plant cells with structural support during growth and differentiation as well as with protection against environmental stress. Cell wall composition and structure is adapted to these functional requirements by a dedicated mechanism to maintain cell wall integrity (CWI). The available evidence suggests that the CWI mechanism is an important regulator of cell wall and carbohydrate metabolism and that signalling of sugar levels and osmotic conditions is vital for its function. Furthermore, interdependencies between pathogen defence and the CWI mechanism are becoming apparent.
By performing a forward genetic screen in Arabidopsis, I will identify novel components involved in sugar-signalling in the context of CWI maintenance and pathogen defence. Using a combination of genetic mapping and next-generation sequencing, I will determine the identity of the components, whose specific activities will be identified through targeted functional analyses. In the second part of my project I will determine functions of the signalling metabolites trehalose-6-phosphate and glycerol-3-phophate in CWI maintenance and analyse the osmo-sensitive regulation of these functions. After characterizing time-dependent quantitative changes in metabolite levels and related enzyme activities upon impaired CWI and in combination with osmotic support, I will examine specific functions of metabolites / enzymes by analysing developmental, hormonal and structural responses in Arabidopsis overexpression and knockout lines. 
This project takes advantage of CWI maintenance involvement in a variety of biological processes to identify signalling components and osmo-sensitive mechanisms for the coordination of carbohydrate metabolism with cell wall metabolism and pathogen defence. The knowledge generated in this project will provide novel functional insights into metabolic processes relevant for facilitating bioenergy production and increasing the yield of food crops.
The Effect of the Different Treatment Protocols on Virological and Immunological Responses in Patients with HIV/AIDS

This study analyzed the differences between the virological and immunological responses in patients with HIV/AIDS subjected to different treatment protocols. The cases treated with HAART were divided into groups on the basis of treatment protocols. The groups were evaluated with respect to the differences by comparing the virological and immunological responses prior to treatment and at 12 and 24 weeks of therapy. Six different treatment protocols were applied in the treated patients. As the largest clusters, the lopinavir/ritonavir-based patient group (Group 1, n = 29) and efavirenz-based patient group (Group 2, n = 18) were compared. The mean CD4 and HIV-RNA values of Groups 1 and 2 were 184 and 243 h/μl and 422,266 and 317,684 copies/ml, respectively. At 24 weeks of treatment, the HIV-RNA levels were below detectable values in 86% and 78% of the patients in Groups 1 and 2, respectively (p > 0.001). The striking outcomes observed in this study demonstrated that the pretreatment HIV-RNA level, CD4 value, gender, age, and protease inhibitor- or non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor-based combined treatment protocols do not cause a significant difference and that patient compliance to treatment is the most important factor associated with treatment success.
A VEHICLE DRIVE LINE AND A WORKING MACHINE PROVIDED THEREWITH

A vehicle drive line (1), comprising an engine (2) provided with an outgoing crank shaft (3), a main transmission unit (4), an intermediate drive shaft (8) that connects the main transmission unit (4) with the crank shaft (3), the intermediate drive shaft (8) being connected to the crank shaft (3) through a second transmission unit (7), and being offset in relation to the crank shaft (3). The drive line (1) comprises a circuit through which a liquid used for lubricating the main transmission unit (4) is conducted to the second transmission unit (7) and used for cooling and lubrication purposes in the latter, and then conducted back to the main transmission unit (4).
Intermodal Connections in Adriatic-Ionian Region to Upgrowth Seamless solutions for passenger

ICARUS aims at improving passenger intermodal transport connections and easing coast-hinterland sustainable accessibility, promoting car-independent lifestyles.
The project fights against problems generated by the massive use of private cars by introducing solutions based on innovative technologies to adapt smart mobility in a digital world. Moreover, it intends to activate a behavioral change in mobility, using the “Mobility as a Service” which is a concept representing the shift from personally owned modes of transportation towards mobility solutions that are consumed as a service.
Management Strategies for Onychomycosis in Special Patient Populations

Clinicians must be aware of characteristics unique to certain populations when diagnosing and treating onychomycosis. For example, although onychomycosis is uncommon in children, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis when young patients have nail changes, particularly if a family history of onychomycosis is present. In elderly patients, comorbid medical conditions may complicate systemic treatment, and physical impairments may interfere with topical therapy. Nondermatophyte molds and yeasts should be considered as possible pathogens in patients with diabetes and psoriasis. Patients who are immunosuppressed for any reason are at increased risk for nail infections. Semin Cutan Med Surg 34(supp3):S54-S55 © 2015 published by Frontline Medical Communications.
Multi-disciplinary Energy Auditing of Educational Buildings in Azerbaijan: Case Study at a University Campus

Abstract One of the ways to contribute of improving international stability is the optimization of energy consumption and saving of the natural resources. Buildings are the largest consumers of energy in Azerbaijan. There is an opportunity for implementing optimal energy conservation measures in the buildings through detailed multi-disciplinary energy auditing. These audits have a critical role in increasing resource and energy efficiency, and environmental stability. This article describes the workflow of building auditing, the main steps and methodology for the optimal estimation of engineering systems and the thermal comfort, the protocol used to answer questions regarding energy efficiency and indoor air quality. The case study was done on the campus of Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction. During the audit, a special software was used to calculate the financial cost and effectiveness of proposed energy saving measures. The environmental benefits and reduction in CO2 emissions were estimated.