SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Genetic evidence for male-biased dispersal in the Qinghai toad-headed agamid<i>Phrynocephalus vlangalii</i>and its potential link to individual social interactions

Sex-biased dispersal has profound impacts on a species' biology and several factors have been attributed to its evolution, including mating system, inbreeding avoidance, and social complexity. Sex-biased dispersal and its potential link to individual social interactions were examined in the Qinghai toad-headed agamid (Phrynocephalus vlangalii). We first determined the pattern of sex-biased dispersal using population genetic methods. A total of 345 specimens from 32 sites in the Qaidam Basin were collected and genotyped for nine microsatellite DNA loci. Both individual-based assignment tests and allele frequency-based analyses were conducted. Females revealed much more genetic structure than males and all results were consistent with male-biased dispersal. First-generation migrants were also identified by genetic data. We then examined eight social interaction-related morphological traits and explored their potential link to sex-biased dispersal. Female residents had larger heads and longer tails than female migrants. The well-developed signal system among females, coupled with viviparity, might make remaining on natal sites beneficial, and hence promote female philopatry. Dominant females with larger heads were more likely to stay. Contrary to females, male migrants had larger heads and belly patches than residents, suggesting that dispersal might confer selective advantages for males. Such advantages may include opportunities for multiple mating and escaping from crowded sites. Large belly patches and several other morphological traits may assist their success in obtaining mates during dispersal. Furthermore, a relatively high relatedness (R = 0.06) among females suggested that this species might have rudimentary social structure. Case studies in "less" social species may provide important evidence for a better understanding of sex-biased dispersal.
HUMAN CHECKPOINT KINASE, HCDS1, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS

The invention provides for a novel human checkpoint kinase gene, hCDS1, translated protein, compositions, methods, and kits.
(12057.23072018.127000298) CONTEMPORARY LUXURY CHINA

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Seismic damage and damage enlightenment of medical buildings in Lushan M_s7.0 earthquake

In view of the important role the medical buildings played in the disaster prevention and relief,our investigation group purposefully did an investigation on the damage to medical buildings in the Lushan earthquake in Ya’ an region.The investigation covered various intensity areas,various level medical agencies,various structural types and building construction ages.The damage to structural components,non-structural components,medical equipment and other factors that influence the medical order and functions were elaborated and analyzed,and the earthquake performance of new and rehabilitated projects after the Wenchuan earthquake was summarized.The investigation shows that,medical buildings in Ya’an area still have many deficiencies in structure safety and function realization for disaster prevention and relief,which reflects the common problems of medical buildings in our country.Therefore,earthquake protection for medical buildings requires further systematic research.
Composite solid electrolyte development for all solid state lithium batteries (cse-lbatts)

Rechargeable lithium batteries are a game-changing technology for electric vehicles and portable electronics due to their benefits in energy density. However, safety is a concern because of the use of flammable organic liquid electrolytes in lithium batteries. Solid state electrolytes not only address the safety issue but also eliminate the issues related to Li metal anode and thus improve gravimetric as well as volumetric energy density, cycle life, and operable temperature range. Whilst there have been recent efforts to create solid state batteries, no real transformative progress has yet been made in this area. The work performed in this proposal will address the limitations of commercialization of  solid-state lithium batteries whilst utilizing novel composite solid electrolyte (CSE) fabrication techniques to design composite solid electrolytes. The proposed undertaking presents an excellent training and career acceleration opportunity - enabling me to apply my academic research in an industrial setting whilst also gaining world class advanced innovation management and product development techniques. This will help transform my career and my applied academic profile into a leading authority in solid state lithium batteries and composite solid electrolyte technology.
Manometric features of eosinophilic esophagitis in esophageal pressure topography

Although most of the patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) have mucosal and structural changes that could potentially explain their symptoms, it is unclear whether EoE is associated with abnormal esophageal motor function. The aims of this study were to evaluate the esophageal pressure topography (EPT) findings in EoE and to compare them with controls and patients with gastro-esophageal disease (GERD).Esophageal pressure topography studies in 48 EoE patients, 48 GERD patients, and 50 controls were compared. The esophageal contractile pattern was described for ten 5-mL swallows for each subject and each swallow was secondarily characterized based on the bolus pressurization pattern: absent, pan-esophageal pressurization, or compartmentalized distal pressurization.Thirty-seven percent of EoE patients were classified as having abnormal esophageal motility. The most frequent diagnoses were of weak peristalsis and frequent failed peristalsis. Although motility disorders were more frequent in EoE patients than in controls, the prevalence and type were similar to those observed in GERD patients (P=0.61, chi-square test). Pan-esophageal pressurization was present in 17% of EoE and 2% of GERD patients while compartmentalized pressurization was present in 19% of EoE and 10% of GERD patients. These patterns were not seen in control subjects.The prevalence of abnormal esophageal motility in EoE was approximately 37% and was similar in frequency and type to motor patterns observed in GERD. Eosinophilic esophagitis patients were more likely to have abnormal bolus pressurization patterns during swallowing and we hypothesize that this may be a manifestation of reduced esophageal compliance.
P114 The automatic neuroscientist: Tailoring tACS using real-time fMRI and Bayesian optimization

Introduction The conventional tACS approach involves defining the frequency and phase of stimulation ad hoc and testing them on a cohort of subjects. However, this approach exhibits two limitations: (1) the brain networks targeted by the stimulation cannot be verified without simultaneous functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI); (2) those stimulation parameters may vary across subjects due to difference in anatomy or heterogeneity in disease. Yet, there is a combinatorial explosion in the biologically plausible range of stimulation frequencies and phases, resulting in thousands of possibilities. Identifying the optimal stimulation protocol for a given individual is like ‘finding a needle in a haystack’. Therefore, using conventional methodology makes tailoring tACS to an individual highly unfeasible. Methods To address this fundamental challenge, we combine tACS with an innovative framework that utilizes real-time fMRI and machine-learning: The Automatic Neuroscientist ( Lorenz, 2016 ). The framework starts with a target brain state and finds a set of tACS parameters (frequency and phase of stimulation) that maximally activates it. This is done in a closed-loop fashion ( Download : Download high-res image (417KB) Download : Download full-size image Fig. 1), i.e. real-time fMRI provides instantaneous information on how effective certain stimulation parameters are. Based on this, the Bayesian optimization approach proposes the combination of tACS parameters that will be applied in the next iteration. This cycle continues until the Automatic Neuroscientist identifies the sweet spot within the exhaustive parameter space (Fig. 2 Download : Download high-res image (178KB) Download : Download full-size image ) that maximally activates the target brain state. Results We could demonstrate the technical feasibility of novel neurotechnology that combines real-time fMRI, machine-learning and tACS in a fully automated manner. Moreover, we showed that our closed-loop framework is far more efficient that the standard approach. Conclusion We envision that our framework will advance personalized treatment by means of non-invasive brain stimulation. This will be of particular importance for neurological and psychiatric deficits that are diffuse and widely heterogeneous in their origin.
Advanced manufacturing solutions tightly aligned with business needs

The AVANGARD project addresses the integration of three novel processing units into an existing Microfactory test bed conceived to produce urban electric vehicles. The units are state of-the-art multipurpose and multifunctional demonstrators on their own, specifically:
	Robotized integration of laser cutting-shaping-welding for 3D components 
	Supersonic deposition of metallic powders for high speed 3D printing 
	Large volume and high-speed 3D polymeric printing
The operation of the AVANGARD pilot will be demonstrated manufacturing I-Bikes, I-CARS and innovative battery packs.

The proposed innovations target urban mobility where we are entering an era of rapid transformation and disruption which are also challenging traditional paradigms on manufacturing and business models characterized by an unprecedented speed, scale and scope of technological change.
The project will prepare the environment for novel forms of collaborative distributed manufacturing amongst different EU regions. Innovative value chains will be pursued to overcome the scale (giga) and speed being established in planned economies (China) with market development controlled by the governments attitudes, targets and policy tools.

To manage the IPRs and the supply chain, AVANGARD will implement a hybrid public-private Blockchain  platform where the public chain increases security through distributed consensus and validation and the private sidechain increases speed while keeping sensible data stored in the facilities of partners. The platform will allow auditability of sources, traceability, verification of sources, still with private control of documentation and compliance to data retention policies. 

The theme of Blockchain-powered manufacturing is relatively new. AVANGARD will address it with Ideas Forward PC, an SME that runs specialized BC tech commercialization projects.
Notice of Retraction: Phytoextraction Cd from Contaminated Soils Using Chrysanthemum carinatum: A New Potential Cd-Hyperaccumulator

It is more recently interesting in using hyperaccumulators for decontamination of heavy metal polluted soils. In this study, the effects of different concentrations of Cd on growth of Chrysanthemum carinatum and Cd uptake and accumulation were investigated. Although the addition of Cd (10-200 mg kg-1) inhibited the plants growth, and the biomass of shoots and roots was suffered 35.9%-67.9% and 13.0%-65.2% decrease, respectively, when compared with the control group, the reduction in the biomass of aerial parts did not exhibit statistical significance (P ; 50 mg kg-1. The Cd concentrations in tissues of plant were positively correlated with Cd contents in soils, and the Cd concentrations in stem, leaf and shoot exceeded 100 mg kg-1 when soil Cd was at 25 mg kg-1. Meanwhile, the dominating Cd absorption by C. carinatum was in the shoots, up to 51.4%-69.7% in the whole plant, and the BF values were all greater than 1.0. Therefore, C. carinatum can be considered as a new Cd-hyperaccumulator and could be use in the remediation of Cd polluted sites.
Embedded network services for 5g experiences

5G ESSENCE addresses the paradigms of Edge Cloud computing and Small Cell as a Service by fuelling the drivers and removing the barriers in  the Small Cell market, forecasted to grow at an impressive pace up to 2020 and beyond and to play a key-role in the 5G ecosystem. 5G ESSENCE provides a highly flexible and scalable platform,able to support new business models and revenue streams by creating a neutral host market and reducing operational costs by providing new opportunities for ownership, deployment,toperation and amortisation.
The technical approach exploits the benefits of the centralisation of Small Cell functions as scale grows through an edge cloud environment based on a two-tier architecture: a first distributed tier for providing low latency services and a second centralised tier for providing high processing power for computing-intensive network applications. This  allows decoupling the control and user planes of the Radio Access Network (RAN) and achieving the benefits of Cloud-RAN without the enormous fronthaul latency restrictions. The use of end-to-end network slicing mechanisms will allow sharing the 5G ESSENCE infrastructure among multiple operators/vertical industries and customising its capabilities on a per-tenant basis. The versatility of the architecture is enhanced by high-performance virtualisation techniques for data  isolation, latency reduction and resource efficiency, and by orchestrating lightweight virtual resources enabling efficient Virtualised Network Function placement and live migration. 5G ESSENCE leverages knowledge, SW modules and prototypes from various 5G-PPP Phase-1 projects,SESAME being particularly relevant. Building on these foundations, very ambitious objectives are targeted, culminating with the prototyping and demonstration of 5G ESSENCE system in three real-life use cases associated to vertical industries, i.e., edge network acceleration in a crowded event, mission critical applications, and in-flight communications.
Gilberto Freyre: el pensamiento singular

El presente articulo analiza la obra de Gilberto Freire, Casa-grande &amp; senzala (1933), explicando el porqué de la recepción que esta obra tuvo en un amplio publico. Para lograr este objetivo los autores recurren al análisis del contexto y de la situación en la que se desenvolvió Freire al momento de escribir la obra para explicar su singularidad. El artículo busca ahondar en el pensamiento de Freire, observando la posición de este en torno a la contribución de la mezcla racial y cultural en la conformación de una sociedad mestiza en Brasil.
Occupational therapists' experiences in integrating a new intervention in collaboration with a researcher

The aim of this study was to describe occupational therapists' expectations and experiences of integrating a new intervention programme within an RCT pilot study, in collaboration with a researcher.Six occupational therapists participated in a five-day training course (during a one-month period) including lectures, reading articles, and discussions. The data were collected through interviews and written reflections, analysed by a qualitative constant comparative approach.The findings displayed a process of change, primarily in the participants' way of integrating research in their clinical practice. Three main categories were identified as: hope of taking part in a research project, confirmation of anchoring, and experience of scepticism. These categories constituted the core category "The occupational therapist's process of integrating research in a clinical context with the prerequisite being a dialogue and a sharing of responsibility and authority between researcher and occupational therapist". A tentative model was formulated which described how the various categories were related to one another as well as how change occurred over time in the context in which the study was carried out.One conclusion is the importance of providing opportunities for creating dialogues among researcher and practitioners to narrowing the gap between research and "everyday practice of occupational therapy".
OVERBED TABLE

An overbed table (10) or the like having a base (12), a column (14), and a tabletop (16) is provided, the base (12) being supported by a pair of casters (74) laterally spaced from a column and a support caster (76) positioned substantially between the pair of laterally spaced casters (74). The support caster (76) may be offset from the alignment of the laterally spaced casters. A tray (30) may be provided above the column (14) and adjacent to a tabletop (16). An upwardly opening storage receptacle (32) may also be provided, the storage receptacle (32) extending from an intermediate portion (22) of the column (14).
Municipal Solid Waste Characteristics and Green and Clean Energy Recovery in Asian Megacities

Abstract Today population growth, economic prosperity, and urbanization have led to an increase in municipal solid waste (MSW). The higher-populated and higher-income countries generate higher amounts of MSW. Not only the MSW amount, but the MSW composition can also be diverse in different countries. This study investigates the composition of MSW generated in Bangkok compared to other Asian megacities, for example, Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore and Hong Kong. In addition, the MSW management model integrated with the Waste-to-Energy (WtE) concept will be analyzed and compared. With Bangkok as the case study, because of a lack of regulations and public participation, there is no MSW separation at the households; hence, the MSW generated contains higher organic waste which results in less calorific value of MSW compared to other developed countries. Mixed wet MSW is the main shortcoming of WtE development. As Bangkok is the main MSW producer in Thailand, which generates more than one-fourth of the domestic MSW, the WtE project was developed in Bangkok as a demonstration plant of WtE. The 500 ton per day incineration plant coupled with a power generation unit has been constructed for sustainable MSW disposal and for energy security in the megacity.
Introduction to MATLAB for Engineers

Introduction to MATLAB for Engineers is a simple, concise book designed to be useful for beginners and to be kept as a reference. MATLAB is a globally available standard computational tool for engineers and scientists. The terminology, syntax, and the use of the programming language are well defined, and the organization of the material makes it easy to locate information and navigate through the textbook. The text covers all the major capabilities of MATLAB that are useful for beginning students. 
Table of contents
CHAPTER 1. An Overview of MATLABCHAPTER 2. Numeric, Cell, and Structure ArraysCHAPTER 3. Functions and FilesCHAPTER 4. Programming with MATLABCHAPTER 5. Advanced Plotting and Model BuildingCHAPTER 6. Probability, Statistics, and InterpolationCHAPTER 7. Numerical Methods for Calculus and Differential EquationsCHAPTER 8. SimulinkCHAPTER 9. Symbolic ProcessingCHAPTER 10. MupadAPPENDIX A. Guide to Commands and Functions In This TextAPPENDIX B. Animation and Sound in MATLABAPPENDIX C. Formatted Output in MATLABAPPENDIX D. ReferencesAnswers to Selected problems
Closure device for a puncture channel and applicator device

In a closure device for an opening in a layer of tissue comprising a plurality of wings which provide and/or hold bearing areas on tissue surrounding the opening, the wings are held by means of respective joints for swivelling movement on a base part.
Overdiagnosis by mammographic screening for breast cancer studied in birth cohorts in The Netherlands

A drawback of early detection of breast cancer through mammographic screening is the diagnosis of breast cancers that would never have become clinically detected. This phenomenon, called overdiagnosis, is ideally quantified from the breast cancer incidence of screened and unscreened cohorts of women with follow-up until death. Such cohorts do not exist, requiring other methods to estimate overdiagnosis. We are the first to quantify overdiagnosis from invasive breast cancer and ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in birth cohorts using an age-period-cohort -model (APC-model) including variables for the initial and subsequent screening rounds and a 5-year period after leaving screening. Data on the female population and breast cancer incidence were obtained from Statistics Netherlands, "Stichting Medische registratie" and the Dutch Cancer Registry for women aged 0-99 years. Data on screening participation was obtained from the five regional screening organizations. Overdiagnosis was calculated from the excess breast cancer incidence in the screened group divided by the breast cancer incidence in presence of screening for women aged 20-99 years (population perspective) and for women in the screened-age range (individual perspective). Overdiagnosis of invasive breast cancer was 11% from the population perspective and 17% from the invited women perspective in birth cohorts screened from age 49 to 74. For invasive breast cancer and DCIS together, overdiagnosis was 14% from population perspective and 22% from invited women perspective. A major strength of an APC-model including the different phases of screening is that it allows to estimate overdiagnosis in birth cohorts, thereby preventing overestimation.
Learn Java in N Games

The Learn Java in N Games project aims to teach CS1 and CS2 topics by having students implement a variety of board games in Java. Materials developed include recommendations of particular games to use for particular topics; complete implementations of several games; JUnit tests to provide instant feedback to students and to simplify grading; and a tiny library of classes to simplify the construction of graphic user interfaces (GUIs). This three-hour tutorial will introduce the project, demonstrate JUnit, allow participants to complete a sample assignment, and show participants how to construct simple GUIs. Code will be distributed to participants at the tutorial.
Theory of the scattering of light and surface plasmon polaritons by finite-size subwavelength metallic defects via field decomposition

A theoretical model is presented for the scattering of light and surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs) by finite-size subwavelength metallic defects. Based on the decomposition of the scattered fields into SPPs and quasi-cylindrical waves (CWs), an SPP–CW model is developed to depict the multiple scattering of SPPs and CWs in finite-size defects using the elementary scattering processes in a single one. The involved elementary scattering of the CW, as well as the CW-related coefficients, which are difficult or even impossible to define and calculate according to classical scattering theory, is clarified. A close relationship between the scattering coefficients of the SPP and those of the CW has been pointed out and used to simplify the developed model. Compared to the corresponding pure SPP model and the fully vectorial computational data, the SPP–CW model is shown to be versatile and quantitatively accurate for finite-size defects such as grooves, ridges, slits or even hybrid systems of various geometrical parameters, over a broad spectral range from the visible to the thermal infrared regime.