SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Linking livestock genetic diversity with three thousand years of agricultural crises and resilience

Over the last 50 years, chicken production has increased fivefold, chicken growth rate has tripled, and milk production per cow has doubled. Yet, many of the biotechnological tools responsible for this accelerated trend are now under threat of becoming obsolete. While the causes are numerous, one significant driver is a dramatic reduction of genetic diversity in livestock populations.

Cycles of agricultural productivity growth and decline have occurred throughout European history, spurred by major historical forces such as the spread of empires and continent-wide epidemics. For example, productivity crashed between the 4th-13th centuries, only to rebound during the Agricultural Revolution of the 13-18th centuries. Fluctuating levels of genetic diversity were likely both cause and remedy to these cycles. Genetic diversity acts as a fuel for selection: the lower it is, the more difficult it is to improve traits, and the more likely that epidemics will develop and spread. Given this importance, maintaining diversity amongst livestock is recognised as one of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Despite this, we lack any understanding of how much genetic variability was present, and subsequently lost, before, during, and after either the Green or Agricultural Revolutions, nor do we understand how efficiently it was utilised. 

PALAEOFARM will assess the long-term sustainability of modern breeding practices by unravelling how genetic variability was leveraged across major agricultural transitions in European history. Using an innovative combination of ancient DNA, archaeozoology, and experimental immunology, I will explore how livestock populations withstood epidemics and selective breeding in a world without antibiotics or quantitative genetic techniques. This will provide a novel perspective on how a multi-billion euro industry, responsible for feeding billions of people, can be sustained in the face of major biotechnological obsolescence.
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Abstract Wetting behavior at the Al/α-Al2O3 liquid/solid interface is closely correlated with oxygen-induced structural changes at the interface. However, direct experimental evidence for the possible interfacial modifications has been rare. In the present study in situ high-resolution electron microscopy is successfully employed to characterize the structure of the interfaces between liquid Al and α-Al2O3 with [0 0 0 1] and [ 1 ¯ 1 0 2 ¯ ] surface normal directions at an elevated temperature. We provide evidence for ordering in the liquid (i.e. ordered oxygen-rich liquid interfacial layers) at both interfaces. The liquid at the Al/α-Al2O3(0 0 0 1) interface shows density perturbations in the direction perpendicular to the interface (layering) with a periodicity close to the interplanar distance of the (0 0 0 6) planes of α-Al2O3. On the other hand, the liquid at the Al/α-Al2O3( 1 ¯ 1 0 2 ¯ ) interface also reveals layering with an interlayer spacing of ∼0.25 nm and, additionally, with a degree of order occurring within the first few liquid layers (in-plane ordering), the ordered structure of which is similar to Al2O rather than α-Al2O3.
FORCE MEASUREMENT SENSOR

Force measurement sensor which comprises a peripheral portion (34), a central portion (35) and a first frame (33) connecting an upper section (342) of the peripheral portion (34) to an upper portion (352) of the central portion (35); said central portion (35) comprising a seat (351) intended to receive the outer ring of a bearing in order to mount a shaft in rotation about an axis Z, said frame (33) comprising a core (333) enclosed by two arms (331, 332) which are substantially parallel to one another, such that said upper section (342) of the peripheral portion (34), said upper portion (352) of the central portion (35) and the two arms (331, 332) form a parallelogram.
PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF PAPER

The invention relates to a process for the production of paper or board comprising: adding a retention system to a stream of stock entering a paper machine head box, directing the stream of stock to a wire, de watering the stream of stock on the wire to form a paper web, and drying the paper web, wherein the retention system comprises a water-soluble cationic polymer, and nanocellulose acting like a micro particle, wherein the nanocellulose is added in an amount of less than 1% as active substance based on dry solids weight of the stock.
Induction of Diploid Androgenesis in the Stinging Catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis

This study reports the results on induced diploid androgenesis in the Indian catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis. Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation was used to inactivate maternal genome of H. fossilis. Complete inactivation of maternal genome was recorded at 12,500 ergs/mm2. These genome-inactivated eggs of H. fossilis were inseminated with conspecific sperm. The sperm suspension was diluted to 1 × 107 sperm ml/L in Hank's Balanced Salt Solution. Egg viability was assessed for different exposure durations at fertilization, hatching, haploidy, and diploidization. Majority of the larvae derived from irradiated eggs had abnormal appearance. Complete inactivation of maternal genome was detected by haploid syndrome and confirmed by chromosome counting (n = 29). These eggs activated with sperm were subjected to heat shock at 40 and 41 C for different postactivation times and durations. Diploid androgens had a normal appearance as controls and confirmed by chromosome counting (n = 58). A maximum of 21 and 14% of diploidization was recorded at 30 min after activation, at 40 and 41 C, which corresponds to the first cleavage suppression time.
Anthropogenic and climatic influences on biomass burning in Insular Southeast Asia

In this paper, we use the MODIS thermal anomaly product (hotspots data) to study the temporal and spatial patterns of vegetation fires in the western part of Insular Southeast Asia for a decade from 2001 to 2010. Fire occurrence exhibits a negative correlation with rainfall, and is more severe overall during the El-Nino periods. However, not all regions are equally affected by El-Nino. In Southern Sumatra and Southern Borneo the correlation with El-Nino is high. However, fires in some regions such as Riau and Jambi in the central part of Sumatra do not appear to be influenced by El-Nino. These regions are also experiencing rapid conversion of forest, especially those in peat areas, to large scale plantations.
Melhorar os processos de negócios investindo em novos softwares

Nos últimos dois anos, a empresa experimentou uma forte expansão e uma mudança nos negócios entrando em outra unidade de negócios. O aumento das receitas por mais de seis vezes, o crescimento dos lucros, o aumento do número de empregados de 4 para 24 em apenas dois anos representa um período extremamente dinâmico para a empresa, e o crescimento da empresa leva necessariamente a mudanças na estrutura organizacional da empresa, a necessidade de uma forma diferente de operar, aumentando a eficiência no monitoramento de atividades, custos, orçamento, etc. A introdução de novos softwares deve ser possível, em particular, facilitando o processo de tomada de decisão das pessoas responsáveis dentro da empresa, ou seja, as decisões empresariais sustentáveis oportunas, corretas e a longo prazo que devem resultar em novo crescimento de negócios no período subsequente.
Mechanically tuned lung-on-a-chip device to model pathology and drug screening for lung disease

The aim of this project is to design a total lung-on-a-chip microfluidic device with a mechanically relevant air-liquid interface to create a cellular environment with more closely matched physiological and functional complexity than conventional lung models. Specifically, we will (i) integrate bronchiole and alveolar sac functional regions of the lung into one chip, and (ii) incorporate a relevant and tunable biomechanical profile into the gas-permeable membrane (mimic of air-liquid interface). This device will address the large and currently unmet need to model organ-level complexity of cells in vitro, in particular with regards to spatial and mechanical cues important for cell function, and provide a superior platform to model lung physiology, function and lung disease treatments. The project will be based on the state-of-the-art technical expertise of Elvesys in microfluidic chip design, fabrication and exquisite control of microfluidic parameters for advanced cell culture, and will fully integrate the Experienced Researcher’s (ER) strong expertise with elastic proteins, liquid interfaces, biomaterial design and mechanical testing to tune membrane stiffness and bioactivity by blending synthetic polymers and natural elastic proteins. Testing, validation and benchmarking of the product will be by perfusion using a set of candidate drugs chosen in consultation with clinician collaborators. This technology will offer clinicians a choice of lung model that is mechanically relevant to a patient’s lung profile (e.g. equivalent to physiological, stiffer or less stiff) for pre-screening of drug efficacy, dosing and toxicity. 
Through this opportunity the ER will be immersed in a richly entrepreneurial environment at Elvesys and exposed to marketing concepts, IP and patenting. Together, these experiences will provide the ER with the optimal training environment to become a leader in regenerative medicine.
Application of different spectrophotometric methods for simultaneous determination of elbasvir and grazoprevir in pharmaceutical preparation

The first three UV spectrophotometric methods have been developed of simultaneous determination of two new FDA approved drugs namely; elbasvir and grazoprevir in their combined pharmaceutical dosage form. These methods include simultaneous equation, partial least squares with and without variable selection procedure (genetic algorithm). For simultaneous equation method, the absorbance values at 369 (λmax of elbasvir) and 253nm (λmax of grazoprevir) have been selected for the formation of two simultaneous equations required for the mathematical processing and quantitative analysis of the studied drugs. Alternatively, the partial least squares with and without variable selection procedure (genetic algorithm) have been applied in the spectra analysis because the synchronous inclusion of many unreal wavelengths rather than by using a single or dual wavelength which greatly increases the precision and predictive ability of the methods. Successfully assay of the drugs in their pharmaceutical formulation has been done by the proposed methods. Statistically comparative analysis for the obtained results with the manufacturing methods has been performed. It is noteworthy to mention that there was no significant difference between the proposed methods and the manufacturing one with respect to the validation parameters.
Exposure apparatus and method of manufacturing device

This invention provides a positioning apparatus which can safely stop a movable body irrespective of its driving status. This invention relates to a positioning apparatus which positions a movable body (4) of an exposure apparatus and includes a driver (2) which drives the movable body (4), a power source (3) which supplies power to the driver (2), and a controller (1). The controller (1) stops the power supply from the power source (3) to the driver (2) after the elapse of a time period, which is determined in accordance with the driving status of the movable body (4) driven by the driver (2), in response to a stop instruction signal (11) which instructs to stop the driving of the movable body (4).
Effect of Bacteriophage Application on Campylobacter jejuni Loads in Commercial Broiler Flocks

ABSTRACT Campylobacteriosis is the most frequent food-borne human enteritis. The major source for infection with Campylobacter spp. is broiler meat. Risk assessments consider the reduction of Campylobacter in primary production to be most beneficial for human health. The aim of this study was to test the efficacy of a bacteriophage application under commercial conditions which had proved to be effective in previous noncommercial studies under controlled experimental conditions. A phage cocktail for Campylobacter reduction was tested on three commercial broiler farms each with a control and an experimental group. Colonization of Campylobacter was confirmed prior to phage application in fecal samples. Subsequently, a phage cocktail was applied via drinking water in the experimental group (log 10 5.8 to 7.5 PFU/bird). One day after phage application, Campylobacter counts of one experimental group were reduced under the detection limit (&lt;50 CFU/g, P = 0.0140) in fecal samples. At slaughter, a significant reduction of &gt;log 10 3.2 CFU/g cecal content compared to the control was still detected ( P = 0.0011). No significant reduction was observed in the experimental groups of the other trials. However, a significant drop in cecal Campylobacter counts occurred in a phage-contaminated control. These results suggest that maximum reduction of Campylobacter at the slaughterhouse might be achieved by phage application 1 to 4 days prior to slaughter.
NOVEL HIGH PRESSURE METHOD FOR PROCESSING OF FOODS

The present invention provides a method for processing a food comprising subjecting the food to a treatment with high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) and an endolysin from a bacteriophage of a Gram-positive bacterium. The present invention also relates to food packaged in an HHP- compatible packaging. In a preferred embodiment, the endolysin is present inside such a packaging, preferably in contact with the packed food. In a further preferred embodiment endolysin, e.g. from a bacteriophage of a Gram-positive bacterium, is applied to the food, the food is packed so that the endolysin is inside the packaging and afterwards the packaging is closed and HHP is applied.
Stixel on the Bus: An Efficient Lossless Compression Scheme for Depth Information in Traffic Scenarios

The modern automotive industry has to meet the requirement of providing a safer, more comfortable and interactive driving experience. Depth information retrieved from a stereo vision system is one significant resource enabling vehicles to understand their environment. Relying on the stixel, a compact representation of depth information using thin planar rectangles, the problem of processing huge amounts of depth data in real-time can be solved. In this paper, we present an efficient lossless compression scheme for stixels, which further reduces the data volume by a factor of 3.3863. The predictor of the proposed approach is adapted from the LOCO-I (LOw COmplexity LOssless COmpression for Images) algorithm in the JPEG-LS standard. The compressed stixel data could be sent to the in-vehicle communication bus system for future vehicle applications such as autonomous driving and mixed reality systems.
European Digital Traffic Infrastructure Network for Intelligent Transport Systems

Real -time travel information improves mobility in cities and regions. Journey planners and similar systems reduce congestion and fuel costs and contribute to reducing the effect of transport on the environment. These systems, however, often end at borders and cross-border solutions do not exist even though there is high demand.  Multimodal traveller information is key to enabling and keeping up sustainable and accessible transportation systems within central Europe.
The EDITS project decided to support the implementation of a national geographic platform which integrates all existing network graphs into one graph integration platform (GIP) that should fulfill the requirements of all relevant users.
The Ecological Water Requirement of Vegetation in Shihezi Based on Remote Sensing

The vegetation ecological water demand has become one of hot issues in optimal allocation of water resources and ecological environment construction.Shihezi reclamation area has been selected as the study area in this paper.Based on the CBERS Satellite Datum in 2008 and the land-use map in 2003,the vegetation types were classified by using remote sensing image processing technique.The area change of every type was analyzed by using transfer matrix.Then the amount of vegetation ecological water demand can be gotten by quota.Through analysis of the spatial changes of vegetation ecological water demand,the result shows that the water requirement in cultivated land is the biggest,that in grassland takes the second place,and that in forest is the least.Moreover,the nearer to the core of oasis,the more the vegetation ecological water demand.This indicates that the water demand in cultivated land occupies the largest part.So conversion of cropland to forest,replacing cropland with pasture and using water saving irrigation are very important to alleviating the supply and demand contradiction of water in Shihezi reclamation area.
The Comprehensive Emergent Literacy Model

The early skills of Emergent Literacy include the knowledge and abilities related to the alphabet, phonological awareness, symbolic representation, and communication. However, existing models of emergent literacy focus on discrete skills and miss the perspective of the surrounding environment. Early literacy skills, including their relationship to one another, and the substantial impact of the setting and context, are critical in ensuring that children gain all of the preliminary skills and awareness they will need to become successful readers and writers. Research findings over the last few decades have led to a fuller understanding of all that emergent literacy includes, resulting in a need for a new, more comprehensive model. A new model, described in this article, strives to explain how emergent literacy can be viewed as an interactive process of skills and context rather than a linear series of individual components. Early literacy learning opportunities are more likely to happen when teachers have a solid knowledge base of emergent literacy and child development. Research has shown that preschool teachers with limited knowledge about literacy development are significantly less able to provide such experiences for children. Teachers will be better able to facilitate all of the components of emergent literacy if they have access to, and understanding of, a model that describes the components, their interactions, and the importance of environmental factors in supporting children.
Sliding rail arrangement for door drive, has sliding rail lever having lever portions that are displaced against each other for lengthwise adjustment of sliding rail lever by pressurization of hydraulic piston in hydraulic cylinder

The sliding rail arrangement (1) comprises a sliding rail (2) and a length adjustable sliding rail lever (3). One end of the sliding rail lever is connected with a driven shaft (4) of a door drive while other end is guided in the sliding rail. Two lever portions (6,7) of the sliding rail lever are provided with a hydraulic cylinder (8) and a hydraulic piston (11). The lever portions are displaced against each other for the lengthwise adjustment of the sliding rail lever by pressurization of the hydraulic piston in the hydraulic cylinder.
Managing Migration and its Effects in SEE - Transnational Actions Towards 


The SEE region faces a complex, nationally and regionally diverse set of demographic, migratory and labour market challenges (low or declining fertility, large scale out-migration, brain and care drain, ageing, low labour force participation rate). Together with further aspects like gender, age and the given territorial heterogeneity of the programme area, they are creating a complex challenge to economic development and cohesion. Only by joint, transnational actions can SEE countries tackle these challenges, which if no strategic measures are taken will negatively affect territorial cohesion and hinder economic growth. Migration by nature is transnational, and as such it creates a platform for joint action. But before these actions, understanding of these processes and challenges should be improved. SEEMIG aims to better understand and address the longer term migratory, human capital and demographic processes of the SEE area, as well as their effects on labour markets and national/regional economies in order to enable public administrations to develop and implement policies and strategies by using enhanced datasets and empirical evidence.
Truck suistanable transport - innovative project for management of contract logistics

FOOD WASTE is a significant problem. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that one third of human food production is lost or wasted globally for around 1.3 billion tonnes per year. A relevant part of the waste originates upstream in the supply chain and COLD CHAIN (temperature controlled supply chain of perishable goods) plays a pivotal role in the distribution process as it preserves and extends the shelf life of various products.
As an answer to the increasing demand for an Europe-wide transport solutions which are able to guarantee product integrity, TRUST platform provides an INTEGRATED COLLABORATIVE ecosystem to the OPERATORS involved in transporting temperature sensitive products, both production companies with delivery monitoring needs and transport services supplier.
TRUST project have the aim to make available an INNOVATIVE complete solution that overtakes the fragmented nature of the products available today by integrating best-in-class components for the specifics processes into a modular environment to cover the market’s requirement for the cold chain sector: ROUTE PLANNING and optimization, MONITORING and control of delivery, transport’s QUALITY CERTIFICATION.
In Europe, over 400.000 companies operate in logistic sector and TRUST solution is targeting medium and large companies with a FLEET BIGGER THAN 50 vehicles. Strong economic environment and augmented global trade are predominantly driving the cold chain market and the market addressed for TRUST initial exploitation will be FRANCE, ITALY, SPAIN and POLAND, some of the key contributors to the cold chain market in the region, with a total of over 2.200 targeted companies.
The feasibility assessment of the overall TRUST innovation project will be:
1. To validate MARKET ACCEPTANCE of the product by carrying out an extensive study
2. To define the BUSINESS and INNOVATION PROGRAM.
3. To carry out the required improvements for FINAL DISTRIBUTION of the solution on the market.