SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Irrigation in India: Status, challenges and options

In India, spatial and temporal variation of precipitation has been boundless varying from 11000 mm to 90 mm. The average annual per capita water availability has declined from 5000 cubic meter in year 1950 to 1545 cubic meter in year 2011 and estimated to reduce further to 1341 and 1140 cubic meter in year 2025 and 2050, respectively. Agriculture sector, which provide 54.6% of total employment to growing population, alone consumes more than 90% of total groundwater draft in irrigation. Over the years, groundwater has become dominant source of irrigation due to its independent access and timely availability of water. This outrageous dependency on groundwater has led to depletion of water table in 64% district of the country between TE2002 and TE2016. With collective efforts of government at various levels, utilized irrigated potential including both surface and ground water has increased to 87 Mha while ultimate irrigation potential touched 140 Mha. In context of rapid depletion of water resources, there is need to increase water use efficiency. Efficient method, like microirrigation, can play pivotal role in management of irrigation water demand. Properly designed and managed drip and sprinkler irrigation system have irrigation efficiency about 90% and 70%, respectively contrast to surface irrigation method which have just about 40%. Recognizing the gravity of water scarcity in many part of the country, government has started formulating its water policy pivotal to micro irrigation. In year 2015, government has bundled all ongoing irrigation schemes into Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojna (PMKSY) in which micro irrigation as an integral component. The successful adoption of water efficient technologies has two preconditions namely technical know-how and its accessibility through institutional support systems. Government has taken many initiatives to intensify outreach of efficient irrigation technology to farm.
Effects of Clopidogrel and Aspirin on Platelet Aggregation, Thromboxane Production, and Serotonin Secretion in Horses

Critically ill horses are susceptible to thrombotic disease, which might be related to increased platelet reactivity and activation.To compare the effect of oral clopidogrel and aspirin (ASA) on equine platelet function.Six healthy adult horses.Horses received clopidogrel (2 mg/kg p.o. q24h) or ASA (5 mg/kg p.o. q24h) for 5 days in a prospective randomized cross-over design. Platelet aggregation responses to adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and collagen via optical aggregometry, and platelet secretion of serotonin (5HT) and production of thromboxane B(2) (TXB(2) ) by ELISA were evaluated. In horses receiving clopidogrel, high-performance liquid chromatography analysis for clopidogrel and its carboxylic-acid metabolite SR 26334 was performed.SR 26334 was identified in all clopidogrel-treated horses, although the parent compound was not detected. Clopidogrel resulted in decreases in ADP-induced platelet aggregation persisting for 120 hours after the final dose. ADP-induced platelet aggregation decreased from a baseline of 70.2 ± 14.7% to a minimum of 15.9 ± 7.7% 24 hours after the final dose (P < .001). Collagen-induced aggregation decreased from a baseline of 93 ± 9.5% to a minimum of 70.8 ± 16.9% 48 hours after the final dose (P < .001). ASA did not decrease platelet aggregation with either agonist. ASA decreased serum TXB(2) from a baseline value of 1310 ± 1045 to 128 ± 64 pg/mL within 24 hours (P < .01).Clopidogrel effectively decreases ADP-induced platelet aggregation in horses, and could have therapeutic applications for equine diseases associated with platelet activation.
METHOD FOR CHARGING A FIBRE SUSPENSION AND ARRANGEMENT FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD

The invention relates to a method for charging a fibre suspension, containing cellulose fibres, with calcium carbonate. Said method comprises the following steps: Calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide is introduced into the fibre suspension in a liquid or dried form; gaseous carbon dioxide is introduced into the fibre suspension and calcium carbonate in ball-shaped agglomerations (49) of crystals is precipitated by the carbon dioxide. The invention also relates to an arrangement for charging the fibre suspension containing cellulose fibres.
Research on the FDI Inflows in Western Region of China - Exemplified by Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

Since China gained the membership into WTO, the huge market potentiality and the improved investment environment combined together contributed significantly to the economic development of China. Yet FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) is not allotted equally in different regions of China. Compared with the inward FDI in the eastern and mid regions of China, the western region has attracted less FDI. FDI is fuelling much of the rapid economic leap of the developed regions of China and the significant inequity grow further, for the reason that these inflows of investment in western regions are, however, limited in the total volume and concentrated both by country of origin, industries and regions. Taking Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region as an example, the author concludes that the FDI policies of western region are no longer producing optimal results. The government should formulate corresponding measures to attract FDI inflows, meanwhile adjust the regional structure of FDI so as to further spur the economy development.
Case study methodology: causal explanation, contextualization, and theorizing

Abstract Arguing that the theorizing potential of case studies has not been fully realized in the field of international business research, Welch, Piekkari, Plakoyiannaki, and Paavilainen-Mantymaki (2011) construct a typology of theorizing from case studies based on the trade-off between causal explanation and contextualization. The typology distinguishes four methods of theorizing — interpretive sensemaking, contextualized explanation, inductive theory-building, and natural experiment. While Welch et al.'s work is laudable, their argument regarding the trade-off between causal explanation and contextualization is flawed and they mischaracterize the methods of inductive theory-building and natural experiment. To improve their typology, I propose an alternative one by replacing the dimension of contextualization with that of theory development. The four methods of theorizing become interpretive sensemaking, contextualized explanation, empirical regularity, and theory building and testing. While the first two are from Welch et al.'s typology, the other two are new. The alternative typology is a significant improvement over Welch et al.'s, and will raise case study researchers' attention to a more pluralistic methodological approach.
Mitochondrial cardiolipin/phospholipid trafficking: The role of membrane contact site complexes and lipid transfer proteins

Historically, cellular trafficking of lipids has received much less attention than protein trafficking, mostly because its biological importance was underestimated, involved sorting and translocation mechanisms were not known, and analytical tools were limiting. This has changed during the last decade, and we discuss here some progress made in respect to mitochondria and the trafficking of phospholipids, in particular cardiolipin. Different membrane contact site or junction complexes and putative lipid transfer proteins for intra- and intermembrane lipid translocation have been described, involving mitochondrial inner and outer membrane, and the adjacent membranes of the endoplasmic reticulum. An image emerges how cardiolipin precursors, remodeling intermediates, mature cardiolipin and its oxidation products could migrate between membranes, and how this trafficking is involved in cardiolipin biosynthesis and cell signaling events. Particular emphasis in this review is given to mitochondrial nucleoside diphosphate kinase D and mitochondrial creatine kinases, which emerge to have roles in both, membrane junction formation and lipid transfer.
Analysis on Theoretical Values and Measured Values of Space Magnetic Induction of Circular Permanent Magnetic Sources Used in Therapy

Objective: In magnetic therapy studies,magnetic induction values of magnetic sources can be got through relevant theoretical calculation,but there are certain differences between theoretical values and actual values of space magnetic induction of magnetic sources due to various reasons.This study used circular permanent magnetic sources as research objects,to investigate the consistency of theoretical values and measured values of space magnetic induction of circular permanent magnetic sources to provide basis for quantitative application of magnetic sources.Methods: Taking 30 circular magnetic sources with nominal value of magnetic induction 100mT in pole center,and selected those which magnetic inductions of N,S pole center had smaller differences,On the basis of the polar center magnetic induction values,using finite element numerical calculation method to finish theoretical analysis and magnetic field calculation of magnetic sources,got theoretical values of magnetic induction;At the same time,designed measurement device for spatial magnetic field measurement of magnetic sources,got the measured values corresponding to the theoretical calculation point,analyzed the differences of theoretical values and measured values.Results: The measured values and theory values of selected space magnetic induction magnetic sources had the same trend.In the N,S polar center axis of magnetic sources numerical anastomosis situation was the best,in other positions the error rate was lower than 30%;in direction of magnetic source chamfering the error was bigger,the error rate could be more than 100%.Conclusions: The differences of theory calculated values and measured values of magnetic field induction are system errors,so the theoretical values of space magnetic induction can be used for preliminary guidance of quantitative study of magnetic therapy.But to grasp the magnetic induction of space position of magnetic source accurately,it must need practical measurement or the theoretical calculation result be fixed.
Watching the risk factors: artificial intelligence and the prevention of chronic conditions

Digital healthcare may prevent poor health. Personalised early risk prediction by artificial intelligence can empower citizens to adopt healthier habits and a better lifestyle. This project aims at defining a general personalised early risk prediction model that will be used to support individual preventive measures as well as early intervention. New digital tools are designed to empower both citizens and patients. Furthermore, the impact of the new digital tools on health and care pathways are investigated. Three main scenarios are included: 1. Chronic sun damage and the fight against skin cancer, 2. The late complications of diabetes mellitus and 3. The four main lifestyle risk factors in noncommunicable diseases. In scenario 1, a smartphone application estimates a person`s risk for sun damage and skin cancer. Both healthy persons and skin cancer patients are included. The analysis is based on user-collected data indicating previous and current sun exposure, skin type including a computer-based naevus classification and the family history of skin cancer. Persons at increased risk are educated on healthy sun exposure behaviour including sun screen use. In addition, they are asked to see their doctor for a total body skin examination. In scenario 2, a smartphone application estimates a person`s risk for late complications of diabetes. General lifestyle measures as well as blood sugar levels collected by the patient are used as input for the analysis. Persons at increased risk for complications are given specific advice and are asked to see their doctor. In scenario 3, a web-based tool to collect general lifestyle data in healthy populations is tested, emphasising the four main risk factors: Unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, tobacco use and harmful use of alcohol. All data in the project are analysed in a multidisciplinary approach including medical, sociological and behavioural outcomes.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SIGNALING INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SERVICE OPERATION POINTS FOR MULTIPLE FORMATS IN 5G MEDIA STREAMING

A method comprises receiving data defining one or more service operation points and one or more media entry points for a client to a 5th generation media streaming (5GMS) application, in which the one or more service operation points includes at least one service operation point that is applied to each media entry point of the one or more media entry points, and in which the one or more service operation points are defined for a plurality of formats in the 5GMS application; selecting a media entry point from the one or more media entry points; and starting a media delivery session based on the selected media entry point.
Collagen in cancer: from the regulatory fibril forming function of collagen v in development to its implication in tumor progression

Molecular mechanisms that determine survival, differentiation and movement in multicellular organisms depend on extracellular matrix (ECM) integrity and cells interacting with the ECM. Collagens are the most abundant proteins in the ECM. Their primary function is to provide structural support to cells and to maintain biomechanical integrity of tissues. However, collagens are not just structural proteins. They act as extracellular modulators of signaling events and serve critical regulatory roles in various cell functions during embryonic development and adult homeostasis. It’s increasingly important to understand these mechanisms in cancer biology. Disruption or imbalance in collagen dynamics is associated to tumor formation and progression by directly acting on the development of tumoral stroma, cancer-associated fibroblasts and angiogenesis. Hence, targeting aberrant ECM may provide an effective avenue to combat cancer. Fibrillar collagens are among the first components to be compromised in cancers. This research proposal focuses on the role of the regulatory fibril forming collagen V whose upregulation has been reported in several types of human tumors. Combining my skills in cancer biology with the expertise of the host lab in ECM biology, I will investigate the versatile regulatory roles of collagens in ECM dynamics. I will focus in particular on the formation of the tumoral microenvironment and the complex mechanisms by which the properties of ECM instruct the development of cancer.
Method for forming a line-on-line multi-level metal interconnect structure for use in integrated circuits

A method of manufacturing a semiconductor component with a multi-level interconnect system includes providing a substrate (11), fabricating a device (12) in the substrate (11), forming an interconnect layer (15) over the substrate (11), depositing a dielectric layer (20) over the interconnect layer (15), depositing a separate interconnect layer (21) over the dielectric layer (20), etching a via (31) in the separate interconnect layer (21) and in the dielectric layer (20), and depositing a different interconnect layer (40) over the separate interconnect layer (21) and in the via (31) wherein the another interconnect layer (40) electrically couples the interconnect layer (15) and the separate interconnect layer (21).
Multiscale inversion of porous rock physics using high-performance simulators: bridging the gap between mathematics and geophysics

We will develop and exchange knowledge on applied mathematics, high-performance computing (HPC), and geophysics  to better characterize the Earth´s subsurface. We aim to better understand porous rocks physics in the context of elasto-acoustic wave propagation phenomena. We will develop parallel high-continuity isogeometric analysis (IGA) simulators for geophysics. We will design and implement fast and robust parallel solvers for linear equations to model multi-physics electromagnetic and elasto-acoustic phenomena. We seek to develop a parallel joint inversion workflow for electromagnetic and seismic geophysical measurements. To verify and validate these tools and methods, we will apply the results to: characterise hydrocarbon reservoirs, determine optimal locations for geothermal energy production, analyze earthquake propagation, and jointly invert deep-azimuthal resistivity and elasto-acoustic borehole measurements. 
Our target computer architectures for the  simulation and inversion software infrastructure consists of distributed-memory parallel machines that incorporate the latest Intel Xeon Phi processors. Thus, we will build a hybrid OpenMP and MPI software framework.
We will widely disseminate our collaborative research results through publications, workshops, postgraduate courses to train new researchers, a dedicated webpage with regular updates, and visits to companies working in the area. Therefore, we will perform a significant role in technology transfer between the most advanced numerical methods and mathematics, the latest super-computer architectures, and the area of applied geophysics.
From sweet to sweat: Hedonic olfactory range is impaired in Parkinson's disease

Olfactory dysfunction and neuropsychological symptoms like depression and anhedonia are common non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease (PD). The assessment of both functional domains includes clinical examination, olfactory testing, and standardized questionnaires. While olfaction is readily assessed by functional tests, the distinction of anhedonia as a separate symptom from other depressive symptoms is challenging. Thus, a test focusing on the assessment of hedonic olfaction may be helpful in the assessment of neuropsychological symptoms in PD.We examined anhedonia by evaluating the perception of pleasantness of odors in PD patients (n = 57) and healthy controls (n = 46). Pleasantness of odors was registered on a visual 9-point scale. For the assessment of anhedonia we used the Snaith-Hamilton-Pleasure-Scale (SHAPS). Depression was evaluated with the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale and the Beck Depression Inventory II.PD patients showed a substantial reduction in hedonic olfaction compared to controls (hedonic score: 1.5 vs. 2.2). Hyposmia, one of the most prevalent non-motor symptoms in PD, was a confounding factor. However, even normosmic PD patients showed a reduced hedonic olfaction compared to controls (hedonic score: 1.6 vs. 2.2). Furthermore, we observed a correlation between hedonic olfaction and the SHAPS-score for PD patients even though positive SHAPS-rating was observed in 9% of PD patients only, while no correlation to depression was present.These findings suggest that reduced hedonic olfaction might be an additional neuropsychological feature, probably giving insights into changes in hedonic tone complementary to hyposmia and depression in PD.
A rapid and efficient method for generation of ipsc

The discovery of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) has provided a major advance in biomedical research as they are able to offer meaningful models to investigate human diseases and biology. A growing number of research laboratory are using iPSC for studying a wide variety of human diseases. iPSC have also tremendous potential for regenerative medicine because they can be virtually differentiated in any type of cell. Through the support of the ERC grant IEMTx, we built-up an in-house protocol for generation of iPSC from patients’ cell lines that is efficient and has an extremely low cost compared to other available methods with the highest clinical safety. Therefore, we can offer a superior system to produce iPSC based on a simpler, more efficient, highly reproducible, cost effective and customizable process. Moreover, HDAd have potential also for cell trans-differentiation that is the reprogramming of one somatic cell type into another cell type without passing through the pluripotent state. In summary, the goal of this proposal is to pave the way towards commercialization of our novel products for generating iPSC and trans-differentiated cell lines based on HDAd vectors as non-integrating, high-cloning capacity, inexpensive and easy to use vectors. We believe this method will become a relevant opportunity for biomedical research and might find applications in regenerative medicine as well.
Future trust services for trustworthy global transactions

Against the background of the regulation 2014/910/EU on electronic identification (eID) and trusted services for electronic transactions in the internal market (eIDAS), the FutureTrust project aims at supporting the practical implementation of the regulation in Europe and beyond. For this purpose the FutureTrust project will address the need for globally interoperable solutions through 1) basic research with respect to the foundations of trust and trustworthiness, with the aim of developing new, widely compatible trust models or improving existing models, 2) actively driving the standardisation process, and 3) providing Open Source software components and trustworthy services as a functional base for fast adoption of standards and solutions.
FutureTrust will demonstrate positive business cases for the reliance on electronic signatures, sealing services, and long-term authenticity of data and documents, all with a focus on accountability, transparency and usability. For a subset of use cases, carefully selected for relevance and visibility, the FutureTrust consortium will devise real world pilot applications for the public and private sector with a focus on legally significant global electronic transactions in between EU member states and with non-EU countries.
The FutureTrust project will in particular develop a comprehensive Open Source validation service as well as a scalable preservation service for electronic signatures and will provide components for the eID-based application for qualified certificates across borders, and for the trustworthy creation of remote signatures and seals in a mobile environment. Furthermore, the FutureTrust project will extend and generalize existing trust management concepts to build a “Global Trust List”, which allows to maintain trust anchors and metadata for trust services and eID related services around the globe.
SMART SYRINGE DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD

The present invention provides a smart syringe device that comprises an embedded impedance and optical sensors that allows for measuring activated clotting time (ACT) and Hemoglobin and Hematocrit (H&H) within the actual syringe without the need to disconnect the syringe from the patient.
Foster care and African-American youth

Preface African American Children in Foster Care: HHS and Congressional Actions Could Help Reduce Proportion in Care Foster Care: State Practices for Assessing Health Needs, Facilitating Service Delivery, and Monitoring Children's Care Child Welfare: HHS Actions Would Help States Prepare Youth in the Foster Care System for Independent Living Hearing on Racial Disproportionality in Foster Care, United States House of Representatives, Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, 31 July 2008 Statement of Daryle Conquering Bear, Former Foster Youth, Colorado, Before the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support of the House Committee on Ways and Means, Hearing on Racial Disproportionality in Foster Care, Thursday, July 31, 2008 Testimony of Casey Family Programs, Hearing on Racial Disproportionality in Foster Care, Before the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, U.S. House of Representatives, Thursday, July 31, 2008 (Oronde Miller, Casey Family Programs) Trends in Foster Care and Adoption --FY 2002-FY 2007 Index.