SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
The politics of anti-racism in europe and latin america: knowledge production, decision-making and collective struggles

The main objective of POLITICS is to innovate knowledge on anti-racism that brings about a greater understanding of how historically rooted injustices are being challenged by institutions and grassroots movements. Considering the centrality and mutual influence of Europe and Latin America in the global processes of racial formation, POLITICS will develop an inter-disciplinary and comprehensive approach towards two core goals: (a) the analysis of processes of knowledge production about ‘race’ and (anti-)racism in the spheres of (inter)national governmental politics, State universities and grassroots movements; (b) the examination of diverse paths of denunciation and collective mobilisation against everyday racism concerning police practice and representations in the mass media. 
POLITICS embraces a multilevel analysis and information-oriented selection of case-studies in three interrelated research streams: (i) Global, regional and state-sponsored political frameworks and public policies; (ii) Cultures of scholarship and the study of racism and (post)colonialism at State universities; (iii) Tackling everyday racism: processes of denunciation, political mobilisation and case-law concerning police practice, and racist representations in the media and mass media. The research challenges the shortcomings of evaluative comparisons and the selection of research contexts enables interrogating the relations between the global, national and local levels. They include the Organisation of American States, the European Union and national and local politics in Brazil, Peru, Portugal and Spain. Qualitative research and data collection engage with race critical theories, critical discourse analysis and participatory methods that consider power/knowledge at their core. 
POLITICS will unravel the configuration of different notions of dignity, justice and equality resulting from anti-racist struggles and policy interventions and their significance for envisaging decolonial horizons.
Increase the level of innovation of the company through the implementation of process, product and non-technological innovation on the market of printing services.

The aim of the project is to increase the company’s innovativeness as a result of the implementation of process innovation through the purchase of modern printing devices, the implementation of product innovation as a result of offering 4 new printing services on the market and the implementation of organizational innovation as a result of the purchase. The scope of the project involves the acquisition of specialists. fixed assets and WNiP including: fesing plotter, latex printing plotter, guillotine, laminator, radius for processing vector graphics and for dynamic quality control. The result of the project will be the implementation of process and product innovation in the field of production of three-dimensional visual identification panels, engraving of mechanics, 3D scanning, matrices production and improvement of the quality of existing printing services in the field of advertising and large format printing. In addition, health and safety conditions will be improved, the use of ICT solutions, entry into new markets, implementation. the organisation’s innovations. through the introduction of dynamic quality.
A STABILIZED FORMULATION OF FESOTERODINE

The present invention relates to a stable pharmaceutical formulation, containing fesoterodine [2-[(1R)-3-(Di(propan-2-yl)amino)-1-phenylpropyl]-4- (hydroxymethyl)phenyl] 2-methyl propanoate of formula (I) and/or its salts, solvate ester and a method of its preparation. (Formula (I))
Mechanical Properties from Periodic Plane Wave Quantum Mechanical Codes: The Challenge of the Flexible Nanoporous MIL-47(V) Framework

Modeling the flexibility of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) requires the computation of mechanical properties from first principles, e.g., for screening of materials in a database, for gaining insight into structural transformations, and for force field development. However, this paper shows that computations with periodic density functional theory are challenged by the flexibility of these materials: guidelines from experience with standard solid-state calculations cannot be simply transferred to flexible porous frameworks. Our test case, the MIL-47(V) material, has a large-pore and a narrow-pore shape. The effect of Pulay stress (cf. Pulay forces) leads to drastic errors for a simple structure optimization of the flexible MIL-47(V) material. Pulay stress is an artificial stress that tends to lower the volume and is caused by the finite size of the plane wave basis set. We have investigated the importance of this Pulay stress, of symmetry breaking, and of k-point sampling on (a) the structure optimizatio...
Unlocking triterpenoid structural diversity and bioactivity through genome mining

The triterpenoids are one of the largest and most structurally complex plant natural products.  They are widespread in the Plant Kingdom and have a huge array of structures and numerous associated biological activities.  They have important roles in plant defence and signalling.  They are also exploited by humans as food supplements, drugs and cosmetics across various sectors.   In the past the discovery and production of triterpenoids has relied mainly on isolation from extracts of natural sources and subsequent structural elucidation and chemical modification. These methods suffer from low efficiency and high cost, and are not environmentally sustainable. We herein propose a greener and more sustainable but as yet largely unexplored synthetic biology-based approach that involves genome mining and metabolic engineering to synthesise structural variants of triterpenoids, with a view to discovering novel structures with biological activities for various application prospects in a rapid manner. This project will also shed new light on the biosynthetic pathways of triterpenoids by uncovering new genes and enzymes and will open up opportunities for production of important triterpenoids via further metabolic manipulations in plant or microbial ‘green factories’.
Influence of reading and calculation on children at risk and not at risk for word problem solving: Is math motivation a mediator?

Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine whether two motivational constructs (attitudes/beliefs and effort toward math) acted as mediators between reading or calculation skill and word problem solving accuracy in children with and without math difficulties (MD). The sample consisted of 264 children, separated into children with MD ( N  = 179) and without MD ( N  = 85), ages 7 to 10 years ( M  = 8.06, SD  = 0.52; 134 males, 130 females) from 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classes. The results showed that both reading and calculation skills had direct effects on word problem solving accuracy for both children with and without MD but the two motivational constructs did not mediate this relationship in either group. The results suggest that motivational constructs related to attitudes/beliefs and effort toward math have little meditational influence between basic reading/calculation skills and problem solving accuracy.
Oklahoma’s Success in Reducing the Toll of Tobacco

As Governor of the State of Oklahoma, my goal is to create and maintain a happy, healthy, and productive state, but we cannot expect to improve the health of Oklahomans without addressing our state’s number one killer: tobacco. In fact, both of my parents died from smoking-related illnesses. After years of smoking, my father died from heart disease when he was younger than I am today. My mother smoked her whole life. At the age of 73 she had heart surgery, suffered a stroke, and was bedridden for five years before passing away. Although each death is tragic, for every person who dies from smoking another 30 are suffering from a smoking-related illness. As I have learned through personal experience, the results of tobacco use place an unnecessary strain on family well-being, our state, and our economy. Indeed, smoking costs Oklahomans more than $2 billion in healthcare costs and lost workforce productivity annually. Oklahoma’s 2012 adult smoking prevalence was 23.3%, compared to 19.6% nationally. Although these figures alarm and sadden me, I am encouraged by the progress realized in our state. Between 2001 and 2010, the State of Oklahoma has seen a statistically significant decline in adult smoking prevalence. Annual sales of cigarettes are also down dramatically, with more than 100 million fewer packs sold than a decade ago. I am very proud to have contributed to the ongoing efforts to reduce tobacco use throughout my tenure in public office. As Governor, I issued an executive order in 2012 that prohibited the use of any tobacco product on all properties owned, leased, or contracted for use by the State of Oklahoma. This includes state parks, where families can now enjoy the beauty of Oklahoma’s landscape without exposure to tobacco products or their waste. During implementation of this policy, I also closed the State Capitol’s smoking room and created a Capitol Fitness Center in its place. In 2013, I proactively
Gradual wavelet reconstruction of the velocity increments for turbulent wakes

This work explores the properties of the velocity increment distributions for wakes of contrasting local Reynolds number and nature of generation (a cylinder wake and a multiscale-forced case, respectively). It makes use of a technique called gradual wavelet reconstruction (GWR) to generate constrained randomizations of the original data, the nature of which is a function of a parameter, ϑ. This controls the proportion of the energy between the Markov-Einstein length (∼ 0.8 Taylor scales) and integral scale that is fixed in place in the synthetic data. The properties of the increments for these synthetic data are then compared to the original data as a function of ϑ. We write a Fokker-Planck equation for the evolution of the velocity increments as a function of spatial scale, r, and, in line with previous work, expand the drift and diffusion terms in terms up to fourth order in the increments and find no terms are relevant beyond the quadratic terms. Only the linear contribution to the expansion of the drift coefficient is non-zero and it exhibits a consistent scaling with ϑ for different flows above a low threshold. For the diffusion coefficient, we find a local Reynolds number independence in the relation between the constant term and ϑ for the multiscale-forced wakes. This term characterizes small scale structure and can be contrasted with the results for the Kolmogorov capacity of the zero-crossings of the velocity signals, which measures structure over all scales and clearly distinguishes between the types of forcing. Using GWR shows that results for the linear and quadratic terms in the expansion of the diffusion coefficient are significant, providing a new means for identifying intermittency and anomalous scaling in turbulence datasets. All our data showed a similar scaling behavior for these parameters irrespective of forcing type or Reynolds number, indicating a degree of universality to the anomalous scaling of turbulence. Hence, these terms are a useful metric for testing the efficacy of synthetic turbulence generation schemes used in large eddy simulation, and we also discuss the implications of our approach for reduced order modeling of the Navier-Stokes equations.
Effects of Urechis unicinctus juveniles on chemical characteristics of organically contaminated coastal sediment

Biological activities of marine benthos such as burrowing and feeding may change sediment characteristics. We conducted three experiments to examine the potential of using juveniles of a spoon worm Urechis unicinctus to improve the quality of organically contaminated coastal sediment. Sediment samples were collected from a site that was heavily contaminated with organic matter (Seonso) and two sites that were clean (Myo-do, Dolsan-do). Urechis juveniles, obtained by artificial fertilization and cultured in the laboratory, were introduced to the sediment (weight 3 kg, depth 10 cm) at a density of 500 individuals per aquarium (length 50 cm, width 35 cm, height 30 cm) (Experiment 1), or at densities ranging from 100 to 900 individuals per beaker (Experiment 2). To examine how sediment contamination can be modified by the effects of Urechis, 500 individuals (per aquarium) were exposed to the Seonso contaminated sediment that had been mixed with 0–100% clean sand (Experiment 3). Each experiment lasted two months and sediment samples were collected every 15 d to determine the several indexes of sediment quality, which included acid volatile sulfide (AVS), chemical oxygen demand (COD) and total ignition loss (TIL). In Experiment 1, the existence of Urechis did not result in significant changes in quality indexes in the sediments collected from Myo-do, Dolsan-do. However, AVS, COD and TIL of the Seonso sediment all decreased significantly after co-incubation with Urechis juveniles for 30 to 45 d. Experiment 2 showed that a density of at least 300 juveniles per beaker was necessary to significantly reduce all three quality indexes, and the magnitude of reduction was positively correlated with juvenile density. Experiment 3 revealed that Urechis juveniles were effective in reducing the AVS, COD and TIL of the Seonso sediment that had been mixed with 60%, 80%, and 80% of clean sand, respectively. The results of the present study therefore indicated that juveniles of this spoon worm have the potential to be used to improve the quality of organically contaminated sediment in coastal waters.
TEXTURED MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

The textured glass comprises the lamination of at least three materials layers, including a substrate, a film, and a protective layer, wherein the pattern is provided on the protective layer. For the pattern, it is provided on the protective layer or the patterned materials laminated on the protective layer which is further provided with the cover layer laminated on the pattern to fix the pattern at the predetermined position. Moreover, the lamination of the materials layers could be provided more than one set in one product, wherein the film is laminated on any one side of the protective layer or laminated on any one side of the substrate. For the manufacturing method for the textured materials thereof, it comprises the process of taking the laminated materials layers to de-airing at the room temperature and the predetermined pressure, then heating to make the film connect the patterned protective layer and the substrate. After the heating period is finished, reducing the temperature.
Revealing the synapse architecture and plasticity by structural interactomics

Brain function crucially depends on chemical neurotransmission at synapses, while, conversely, synaptic dysfunction underlies neurological and psychiatric disorders. Synapses are composed of more than 2,000 distinct proteins, spatially organized into specialized molecular machineries. During decades of efforts, researchers have acquired a wealth of knowledge on individual key components of the synapse. However, the overall picture of the spatial arrangement, molecular architecture and interaction network of the synaptic proteome remains largely uncharted. Furthermore, innovative methods that allow system-wide profiling of these organizational aspects of synaptic proteins are in great demand.
I propose to develop a highly sensitive cross-linking mass spectrometry (XL-MS) pipeline to analyze structural and organizational features of the synaptic proteome at an unprecedented depth and comprehensiveness. In parallel, I also plan to establish quantitative XL-MS strategies to reveal global network rearrangements and complex-specific alterations during long-term potentiation, which arguably is the most attractive cellular model for learning and memory. Importantly, it is foreseeable that numerous novel insights can be discovered, for which I will use complementary approaches and tools, such as biochemistry, super-resolution imaging, structural modelling and network analysis to validate and interrogate their molecular details and network principles. These studies will yield groundbreaking insights into the molecular architecture of the synapse and thereby fill a crucial knowledge gap in neuroscience. Furthermore, they will provide a framework to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamic regulation in synaptic plasticity and synaptic dysfunction in neurological disorders.
Light-Dependent composition of transcriptional complexes in plants

Due to their sessile nature, plants have evolved very sophisticated mechanisms to respond and adjust to the changes in environmental conditions. They do so through interconnected signaling pathways that trigger global changes in gene expression. Information about transcriptional regulation in response to different stimuli in plants relies mostly on the identification of the signaling pathways and transcription factors involved in a particular response. Importantly, investigations in yeast and humans indicate that the activity of the RNA Polymerase II (RNAPII) complex itself is subjected to a tight regulation by multiple interacting factors that respond to endogenous and exogenous stimuli. Therefore, environment-dependent changes in the activity of this transcriptional machinery seem a plausible new layer of regulation to fine-tune the transcriptional response to external stimuli in plants. In this proposal, we aim to use two complementary approaches based on quantitative mass spectrometry to isolate protein complexes in plant cells at different phases of the transcription cycle and, more important, in response to a major environmental stimulus, light. The first approach relies on the use of deactivated CRISPR/Cas9 to target proximal promoter regions and isolate proteins complexes involved in early events of light-induced transcription. In the second approach, we will identify RNAPII-associated complexes specific of transcription initiation and late elongation/termination. It relies on the use of antibodies that recognize Ser5P and Ser2P marks in the RNAPII, hallmarks of transcription initiation and termination, respectively, to isolate the region-specific RNAPII-associated complexes. Together, these two approaches will allow us i) to identify region-specific transcription machinery components in plants, both conserved and likely plant-specific ii) to study the dynamic composition of these complexes during the response to light.
Bioefficacy of Crotalaria juncea L. extracts against rice root knot nematode, Meloidogyne graminicola*

In vitro toxicity (LC50) of methanol (M), ethyl acetate (EA) and hexane (H) extracts of Crotalaria juncea on Meloidogyne graminicola J2s indicated that methanol extract was 1.04 times more toxic to J2s of M. graminicola compared to hexane and ethyl acetate extracts. Moreover, the mortality of J2s increased with the increase in the concentration of all the three extracts of C. juncea. In the pot study, roots of seedlings were dipped into the solutions of Crotalaria extracts (M & H) @ 500, 250, 125, 62.5 μg/ml and carbofuran for about 20 min. In general, the plant growth parameters (shoot length, shoot weight, root length & root weight) of rice plants improved at 500 μg/ml concentration of M and H extracts. Shoot length at all the concentrations of extracts were found to be on par with carbofuran application. At 60 DAI, maximum shoot length 37.90 cm and 38.72 cm was observed at 500 μg/ml in methanol and hexane extracts, respectively compared to control (21.40 cm). Among the three extracts tested, methanol extract @ 500 μg/ml was highly effective against M. graminicola in both in-vitro and pot study.
Suboptimal search strategies with bounded computational complexity to solve long-horizon direct model predictive control problems

Search algorithms that reduce the time to solve the direct model predictive control (MPC) problem are proposed in this paper. By allowing for suboptimal solutions, the computational complexity of the underlying optimization problem can be significantly reduced, albeit by sacrificing (to a certain degree) optimality. Two approaches are presented and discussed. The first approach requires quadratic time, making it a very efficient candidate for solving the examined problem. Thanks to the second approach, a preset upper limit on the operations performed in real time is not exceeded, thus guaranteeing realtime termination in all runs. To highlight the effectiveness of the introduced strategies, a variable speed drive system with a three-level voltage source inverter is used as an illustrative example.
The effect of variable gait modes on walking parameters among children post severe traumatic brain injury and typically developed controls

The goal of the present study was to assess the effect of various walking modes on dynamic gait characteristics and to evaluate the possible differences in the adaptation reactions between children post severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and typically developed (TD) controls.Thirteen children post severe TBI, mean of 3.5 years post trauma, independent walkers, with a walking velocity > 1.1 m/sec, and 15 TD controls participated in this study. Ages were 7-13 years. Gait speed, step time and length and step time and length variability were assessed by an electronic walkway. The children completed three cycles on the walkway for each of the following situations: comfortable walking, walking as fast as possible, as slow as possible and walking on a straight line.Despite a similar walking performance while walking at a "regular" speed, children post severe TBI exhibit a significantly reduced range of walking speeds (73-154 cm/sec), about half, as compared to TD children (54-193 cm/sec) across the study assignments. In addition, while "walking on a straight line" children post TBI walk slower, with increased step variability as compared to their peers.Children post severe traumatic brain injury may achieve independent walking at a comparable rate to typically developed controls; however their impairments will be exacerbated as the demands increase. Since a variety of walking speeds is crucial for independent daily living at any age and for children in particular, and since adequate balance is an inherent element of walking, these issues need repeated assessments and the children should receive appropriate treatment.
Effect of the vent hole geometry and welding on the static strength of galvanized RHS K-joints by FEM and DOE

Abstract This research paper aims to evaluate the influence of different vent hole geometries and welding on the strength of galvanized rectangular hollow sections K-joints typically used in tubular warren lattice girders. On the one hand, four different hole geometries were considered in this study, taking into account the standard recommendations and manufacturers suggestions. On the other hand, residual stresses derived from welding thermal loads on the RHS K-joints between tubular profiles were taken into account. Next, a nonlinear buckling analysis for each type of hole was undertaken and the numerical results have been validated in comparison with Eurocode 3-Part1.8. Finally, a design of experiments based on the previous FEM models was developed and a hundred different nonlinear buckling analyses were calculated, showing clearly the different joint failures, both in chord and braces. Surface response from each DOE analysis is presented and the most important conclusions of this work are exposed.