SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Effective rocker shapes used by able-bodied persons for walking and fore-aft swaying: Implications for design of ankle–foot prostheses

The use of rocker models to understand functional tasks of the human lower limb is attractive because of their simplicity. Recent studies have determined a consistent feature of able-bodied walking termed the roll-over shape (ROS), which is the effective rocker shape that the lower limb system conforms to between initial contact and contralateral initial contact during walking. However, it is unclear what effective rocker shapes are used for fore-aft swaying. A better understanding of these shapes could be used to develop improved prostheses for this task, perhaps improving balance and balance confidence, and reducing the occurrence of falling in lower limb prosthesis users. We measured effective rocker shapes used by 11 able-bodied persons during walking and fore-aft swaying. We hypothesized that the curvature of the swaying shapes would be smaller (radius larger) than that of the walking shapes, providing a more stable interface with the ground during swaying. The radius (measured as the inverse of the curvature of the shape) was found to be about 1/3 of the leg length for walking, but over two times the leg length for swaying. A model examining the effective ankle stiffness necessary to achieve these curvatures suggests that the stiffness of a biomimetic prosthetic ankle would need to be over three times higher for fore-aft swaying than for walking. These results suggest that two separate modes would be needed in an ankle-foot prosthesis to mimic the physiologic system for walking and swaying.
Impactos ambientais em Juazeirinho-PB: analise do açude do Mucutú após intervenção antrópica

É sabido que a região nordeste possui subdivisões regionais classificadas em Meio-Norte, Sertão, Agreste e Zona da Mata onde a principal característica que as diferenciam são as condições climáticas que corroboram com as diferenciações econômicas, populacionais e na vegetação. Nesta perspectiva, este trabalho tem como foco a sub-região do Sertão nordestino que por esta inserido no chamado polígono da seca possui longos períodos de estiagem que contribui para a baixa produtividade agrícola e seca na região. Como meio de esconder as dificuldades oriundas de tais características, por um longo período existiu ações governamentais para implantações de açudes com o intuito de dribla a seca, a exemplo tem-se o açude de Mucutú no município de Juazeirinho-PB. Porém, apesar dos benefícios a população com o acesso as águas represadas nos açudes, geram diversos impactos ambientais que surgem no decorrer da sua construção. Por tanto, o objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar os impactos ambientais registrados no açude do Mucutú localizado na cidade de Juazeirinho-PB após intervenções antrópicas de extração de materiais como argila e rochas para obras do represamento do açude, e destruição da vegetação local por imersão na água onde pode ser identificado perdas de material do solo e de vegetação. O estudo acobertou-se por meio de metodologia de estudo de caso com método (CHECK-LIST), com os recursos de investigação in loco com entrevistas abertas realizadas com os moradores locais, trabalho de campo e pesquisa bibliográfica com a leitura de alguns autores que abarcam em seus estudos tais temáticas. Os resultados obtidos na pesquisa foram os problemas de degradação encontrados nas atividades de açudagem realizadas pela ação antrópica, onde foram encontrados problemas de solo, poluição de águas, além da degradação paisagística e danificação da natureza local. Conclui-se que é de fundamental importância a utilização de projetos que tenham preocupações voltadas para a manutenção e integridade ambiental antes mesmo de realizar qualquer ação humanística.
A plasma flow vortex in the magnetotail and its related ionospheric signatures

Abstract. We presented a large-scale plasma flow vortex event that occurred on 1 March 2009 observed by Time History of Events and Macroscale Interactions during Substorms (THEMIS) satellites. During the interval, THEMIS satellites were located in the premidnight region between 11 and 16 RE downtail. Dawnward-earthward plasma flows were seen initially in the magnetotail, followed by duskward-tailward flows. This suggests that a clockwise plasma flow vortex (seen from above the equatorial plane) was observed on the dawn side of the plasma sheet. Furthermore, high energy (&gt;1 keV) electrons were observed. Auroral images at 427.8 nm and THEMIS white light all-sky imager (ASI) at Fort Smith showed a discrete auroral patch formed at the poleward of the auroral oval, it then intensified. It extended eastward and equatorward first and followed by westward motion to form the clockwise auroral vortex. The auroral feature corresponded to the ionospheric signatures of the plasma flow vortex in the magnetotail when the Alfvén transit time between the magnetotail and the ionosphere was taken into account. We suggest that the large-scale clockwise plasma flow vortex in association with the high energy (&gt;1 keV) electrons on the dawn side of the plasma sheet generated a downward field-aligned current (FAC) that caused the related ionospheric signatures. The plasma flow vortex had rotational flow speeds of up to 300 km s−1. The current density associated with the plasma flow vortex was estimated at 2.0 μA m−2, mapped to the ionosphere.
A comparative study on visual acuity and stereopsis outcomes between perceptual learning based on cloud services and conventional therapy for amblyopia

Background
Amblyopia is a developmental disorder of spatial vision that results in both monocular and binocular deficits.Conventional therapy for amblyopia which focuses on monocular training can improve visual acuity.However, how to improve the binocular function, especially stereopsis is rarely studied.


Objective
This study was to evaluate the outcome of perceptual learning based on cloud services of improving stereopsis and visual acuity for amblyopia.


Methods
A randomized-controlled clinical study was performed.One hundred and seven amblyopic patients (178 eyes) with the age of 5—18 years old were recruited in The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University from July 2013 to March 2014.The patients were randomized into the perceptual learning group and the conventional therapy group.A perceptual learning based on cloud services with computer under the best corrected visual acuity was carried out in the perceptual learning group with 30-day duration as a course for 5—6 cycles, and training feedback data was obtained after each cycle for the regulation of following treatment.The dominant eye was covered during the training process.In the conventional therapy group, a training regimen of health eye covering that combined with eyesight training of amblyopic eye was performed.The stereopsis and visual acuity of the patients were estimated after training.Written informed consent was obtained from the parents or custodians of the children before entering the cohort.


Results
The total effective rate of visual acuity improvement is significantly higher in the perceptual learning group than that in the conventional therapy group after training (Z=6.368, P=0.012). The mean stereopsis value of the amblyopic eyes in the perceptual learning group and the conventional therapy group was (127±53)″ and (174±67)″ after training, which was significantly higher than (273±95)″ and (311±103)″ before training, respectively, and the increasing range of the mean stereopsis was considerably larger in the perceptual learning group than that in the conventional therapy group(t=12.329, 9.557, 15.649; all at P<0.05). In the perceptual learning group, the improving range of mean stereopsis was larger in the severe or moderate amblyopic eyes than that in the mild amblyopic eyes, and the improving range of mean stereopsis in ametropic amblyopia was larger than that in anisometropic amblyopia (all at P<0.05).


Conclusions
Both perceptual learning based on cloud services and conventional therapy can improve stereopsis and visual acuity in amblyopic eyes.However, perceptual learning based on cloud services can improve the treating compliance of children.


Key words: 
Amblyopia/physiopathology; Vision, binocular/physiology; Visual acuity/physiology; Amblyopia/therapy; Children; Randomized controlled trials; Cloud services; Perceptual learning
Dynamic weakening along incipient low-angle normal faults in pelagic limestones (Southern Apennines, Italy)

Slip along low-angle normal faults is a mechanical paradox requiring activation of strain weakening mechanisms. Microstructures present in the slip zones of incipient low-angle normal faults cutting carbonates in the Southern Apennines of Italy show that slip was promoted by two weakening mechanisms producing a reduction of the friction coefficient: (1) high pore fluid pressures; (2) dynamic weakening related to thermal decomposition indicated by decarbonation microstructures and concomitant localized dynamic calcite recrystallization. Furthermore, as a consequence of thermal decomposition, nanoparticles occur as infilling of injection veins, suggesting that powder lubrication processes are active along the slip surface during seismic slip. Supplementary materials: A geological sketch of the study area, detailed field photographs of the studied faults and detailed micrographs are available at http://www.geolsoc.org.uk/SUP18806.
Removal of Organic Pollutants from Tofu-Processing Wastewater through Anaerobic Treatment Process with Short Hydraulic Retention Time

Anaerobic digestion of tofu-processing wastewater was carried out in batch and continuous systems. The performance of continuous system was investigated at HRT of 10 days and OLR of 0.752 kg/m3day. Anaerobic digestion operated in the continuous system generated higher biogas yield (123 mL/g VS) compared with the batch system (43 mL/g VS). The assessment of biodegradation efficiency showed that continuous reactor had higher VS reduction (76%) in comparison to the batch reactor, which only had 57% of VS reduction. Results of the current study also revealed that anaerobic digestion applied for treating the tofu-processing wastewater could recover pH culture from the acidic condition (pH 5) into the level close to the neutral condition (pH 6.6). The current study is highly significant for the development of applied technology for protecting environment. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.erem.75.1.21532
Long-term evolution trend prediction for Huangmaohai Sea river bed

According to such characteristics of the estuarine area of Huangmaohai Sea as the significant wave current interaction,the complex sediment movement and the obvious spatial structure,a tidal current and sediment mathematical model of two-dimensional dynamic boundary under the joint action of wave and current flow is established,combining with the third generation wave model SWAN and considering the effect of waves on the sediment carrying capacity.On the basis of analyzing the actual observation data,designing the water and sediment series and verifying the model,the simulation prediction of the longterm evolution of Huangmaohai Sea is realized.The predicted results show that after 20 years,the west beach silting body of Huangmaohai Sea extended southeast,and the contour lines-2mand-3mon the northwest side of Dajin Island extended outward significantly;and the contour line-5mon the north side of Dajin Island extended eastward about 1 400m;the central sand body of Lanmen Sand Beach continuously silted higher,and the Beach extended southeastward,and the contour line-5mextended southeastward about 2300m;the east shoal extended slowly,and the south end of the contour line-3msilted southward long,whose west side is to be eroded slightly and whose east side silted slightly long;the island shadow region of Wankou Island is to be gradually silted shallow;and the contour line-5mbetween Damang Island and Hebao Island will move eastward and westward obviously;and the contour line-10 mon the south of Gaolan Island will move outward about 1 200 mwith the obvious changes.The predicted results and the overall trend reflected by the data analysis are basically consistent.The extending direction and the rate of trough growth were generally consistent with the evolution rules obtained by the recent actually-observed data.
Conjugated Oligomers with Stable Radical Substituents: Synthesis, Single Crystal Structures, Electronic Structure, and Excited State Dynamics

Understanding and controlling spin dynamics in organic semiconductors is of significant technological interest. We present a comprehensive joint experimental and computational study elucidating excited-state dynamics and kinetics of oligothiophenes covalently linked to two radicals. The synthesis, steady-state, and ultrafast photophysics, magnetic properties, computational modeling, and single crystal X-ray diffraction of a series of oligothiophenes with appended nitronyl nitroxide (NN) diradicals (RAx and RBx) are presented. We show that incorporation of the diradicals results in an intriguing molecular packing that is reminiscent of organic cages, unusual excited-state dynamics, and interesting photophysical and magnetic properties. We find an increase in the distance and dihedral angle between the diradical rings and the oligothiophene core result in weak antiferromagnetic interactions. Single crystal X-ray diffraction and computational modeling suggest that efficient conjugation along the backbone lea...
Pan-European response to the impacts of covid-19  and future pandemics and epidemics

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been deep and wide. In spite of unprecedented efforts to understand the COVID-19 disease and its causative virus SARS-CoV-2, months after the emergence of the first local case in Europe (San Matteo hospital, Pavia, 21st February 2020) significant knowledge gaps persist. While social and natural scientists managed to develop new research and shed light on the dynamics of the outbreak and the most effective possible containment measures, governments have been increasingly faced with the need to adopt urgent decisions. 
Against this background, PERISCOPE plans to contribute to a dramatically deeper understanding of the dynamics of the outbreak, by means of an intense multi-disciplinary research, both theoretical and experimental, and the consideration of different viewpoints: clinic and epidemiologic; humanistic and psychologic; socio-economic and political; statistical and technological. 
The overarching objectives of PERISCOPE are to map and analyse the unintended impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak; develop solutions and guidance for policymakers and health authorities on how to mitigate the impact of the outbreak; enhance Europe’s preparedness for future similar events; and reflect on the future multi-level governance in the health as well as other domains affected by the outbreak. In pursuing this objective, PERISCOPE sheds new light on the unintended and indirect consequences of the outbreak and the related government responses, with the intention to preserve evidence-based policymaking by collecting an unprecedented amount of data and information on the social, economic and behavioural consequences of the current pandemic. At the same time, PERISCOPE will produce new information on the conditions that led to the impact of the pandemic, the differences in “policy mix” adopted at the national level in EU and associated countries, and the behavioural impacts of both the outbreak and the policies adopted.
cooperaTion foR sUStainable Transport

Trust project aims to improve the public-private cooperation in order to develop a multimodal transport system in particular regarding the tourism sector, such as to improve the connections between the main modal system, ports/airports/roads/cycle paths, to reach the main cultural – environmental destination and to guarantee continuity in the services either in geographical terms and in temporal ones.

Thanks to this project, a new web portal and mobile app will be implemented in order to promote the sustainable mobility and to allow the tourists to arrange several cultural itineraries in the involved territories.

The partnership, composed by the Municipality of Gallipoli as Lead Partner, the Regional Unit of Thesprotia, LUM Jean Monnet University and Egnatia Odos S.A, represents a perfect mix in carrying on in parallel environment safeguard and sustainable transport development themes.
CRÉER DES OPPORTUNITÉS DE RENCONTRES ENTRE ENTREPRENEURS ITALIENS ET ÉTRANGERS GRÂCE À LA PARTICIPATION À LINEAPELLE 2021

JVAL SRL EST UNE ENTREPRISE QUI PRODUIT DES ACCESSOIRES DE MODE (VÊTEMENTS, CHAUSSURES ET MAROQUINERIE). IL A DÉCIDÉ DE PARTICIPER DE NOUVEAU, COMME D’HABITUDE, À L’ÉDITION 2021 DU SALON LINEAPELLE, QUI SE TIENDRA DU 22 AU 24 SEPTEMBRE 2021. LINEAPELLE EST L’EXPOSITION INTERNATIONALE LA PLUS IMPORTANTE DÉDIÉE AU CUIR, AUX ACCESSOIRES, AUX COMPOSANTS, AUX SYNTHÉTIQUES, AUX TISSUS ET AUX MODÈLES POUR CHAUSSURES, MAROQUINERIE, VÊTEMENTS ET FURNISHING.THE A POUR OBJECTIFS: RENCONTRER DE NOUVEAUX CLIENTS ET OBTENIR DES CONTRATS OU DES RENDEZ-VOUS ULTÉRIEURS POUR SE FAIRE CONNAÎTRE AUPRÈS D’UN PUBLIC PLUS LARGE AMÉLIORER LEUR IDENTITÉ DE MARQUE AUGMENTER LES VENTES RENFORCENT LE LIEN AVEC LES CLIENTS POUR DÉVELOPPER DE NOUVELLES VENTES METTANT EN VALEUR LES PRODUITS ET SERVICES OFFERTS.
Impact of intimate partner violence on anxiety and depression amongst women in Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Research into intimate partner violence in the Nigerian environment has been limited. The objective of this study was to determine, amongst a sample of women attending the Enuwa Primary Health Care Center, Ile-Ife, the association between intimate partner violence and anxiety/depression. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted amongst 373 women who attended the antenatal clinic and welfare units of a primary health centre in Ile-Ife using the Composite Abuse Scale, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and a socio-demographic scale as instruments. Slightly over a third (36.7 %) reported intimate partner violence within the past year, 5.6 % had anxiety and 15.5 % were depressed. Anxiety and depression in the respondents were significantly associated with intimate partner violence. Women were ten times more likely to report being depressed and 17 times more likely to report anxiety if they were in violent relationships. This research has shown that the magnitude of intimate partner violence within the study population is comparable to those found in the developing countries. There are significant associations between intimate partner violence, anxiety and depression amongst the study population and this fact undoubtedly has implications for the mental health of the Nigerian woman.
Entrevista com o Prof. Dr. Josep Fontana.

Entrevista com o Prof. Dr. Josep Fontana. Realizada em Barcelona, em 2 de junho de 2010.
Sustainable production of industrial recovered energy using energy dissipative and storage technologies

SusPIRE project assimilates in its conception  the sustainable energy use challenge  described in the European SETPLAN and in SPIRE road map. It addresses its efforts to energy intensive industries and within this segment market to energy recovery from residual heat streams. To achieve this goal a two clearly differentiated working areas will be key aspects of this project. Technology area will include the development of materials and equipments. New Heat Transfer Fluids (HTF) and Phase Change Materials (PCM) will be the base for manufacture high efficiency heat exchangers in terms of energy capture and storage. Two Borehole Thermal Energy Storage (BTE)  areas(low temperature range (30-50ºC) and medium (50-80ºC)  will support a energy cascading  concept where energy will be sequentially used and finally stored for further use or commercialized to third parties. The methodology aspects of this projects wants to establish a framework to foster the energy commercialization of surplus energy . Living areas , symbiosis with other companies in industrial parks, sports centers.. will beneficiate from cheaper energy, environmental impact reduction and social acceptance of energy intensive industrial activities. The coordination of the manufacturing and the energy recovery processes will be carried out by means of a smart methodology. A protocol definition software will deploy actions to create best practices in terms of process adjustment and operating instructions. Management concepts based on energy recovery rate as Key Process Indicator (KPI), will be integrated into the decision making mechanism of the company assuring permanent advances in this field of activity in forthcoming years.
Molecular mechanical adhesives

Protein-based hydrogels are commonly used as adhesives and sealants in surgical settings. Fibrin gels, for example, are biocompatible, however their use is hampered by poor mechanical properties. Previous attempts to improve fibrin gel mechanics relied on interpenetrating networks in combination with PEO, collagen and other polymers, however, only modest improvements were observed. The important challenge lies in understanding how molecular design principles can influence gel mechanics on the macroscale. 

The goal of this research is to develop mechanically tunable protein hydrogels. Upon mixture of two liquid components, the systems I propose would spontaneously form a gel matrix consisting of oligomerized proteins that mimic the extracellular matrix and possess controllable mechanical responses. By understanding protein nanomechanics at the single-molecule level, and designing modes of energy dissipation into hydrogel networks, my project will have an impact by bridging the knowledge gap between single-molecule and macroscopic mechanical responses. 

My approach is ground-breaking because I am leveraging the discoveries I made on a family of super-stable receptor-ligand proteins (Cohesins & Dockerin (Coh-Doc)). These reversible receptor-ligands can be broken and reformed thousands of times, yet still maintain high stability (1/2 covalent bond strength). After having pioneered the application of these mechano-stable domains as molecular handles in single-molecule experiments, I propose the following frontier research:  

A) I will use molecular engineering of Coh-Doc complexes to test the hypothesis that mechanical properties of bulk materials can be rationally designed based on single-molecule mechanical behavior of receptor-ligands.
 
B) I will adapt the system to seamlessly merge with the native fibrin clotting pathway, providing a self-healing mechano-stable fibrin-based gel that could be applied as a liquid or spray and strongly adhere to cells and tissues.