SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Comparing alternative goal model visualizations for decision making

Decision making is an important part of early requirements analysis. Analysts are faced with the task of describing a large number of solutions to stakeholder problems and assess each of them with respect to high-level objectives. Goal models are regarded to be a useful tool for assisting this decision making activity through explicating relationships among problems, criteria and solutions. To visualize goal models, box-and-line diagrams have traditionally been used. But are diagrams the best way to visualize decision problems within goal models? In this paper, we consider two alternative ways: tree-maps and common pie-charts combined with bar-charts. In an experimental study we evaluate each with respect to whether they can help participants identify optimal alternatives accurately, quickly and confidently. We find that, for at least one of the introduced visualizations, participants tend to respond faster, more confidently and more accurately than when using traditional goal diagrams. The result calls for rethinking the way we visually present goal models and for further experimentation on the matter.
The role of educational conditions in defining migratory potential: the case of the young people of the Ivory Coast

The paper is part of the international debate on the theme of human mobility with a transversal and developing educational perspective in the field of Migration Studies. It presents a research work carried out in Ivory Coast on the potential educational dimension of migration related to the search for better living and working opportunities. We discuss the results related to the study of the educational conditions of a potential migrant subjects, considered as variables that affect the conformation of the migration aspiration and allow a better understanding of the situations in which the birth of the desire to leave can occur, regardless of the presence or absence of the ability to migrate. The research followed a qualitative-quantitative approach in line with the methodological framework of Mixed Methods Research, adopting an exploratory-sequential design, arriving at the construction of a transferable model of analysis of the migratory potential which is composed of four main categories: migration project, educational conditions, migratory aspiration and learning potential. The aim of this paper is to present the results to the second category.&#x0D; &#x0D; Il ruolo delle condizioni educative nella definizione del potenziale migratorio: il caso dei giovani della Costa d’Avorio.&#x0D; Il contributo si colloca all’interno del dibattito internazionale sul tema della mobilità umana con una prospettiva educativa trasversale e in divenire nell’ambito dei Migration Studies. Si presenta un lavoro di ricerca realizzato in Costa d’Avorio sulla dimensione formativa potenziale della migrazione legata alla ricerca di migliori opportunità di vita e di lavoro. Nello specifico vengono discussi i risultati relativi allo studio delle condizioni educative di un pubblico potenziale migrante, considerate come variabili che incidono nella conformazione dell’aspirazione migratoria e che permettono una maggiore comprensione delle situazioni in cui può verificarsi la nascita del desiderio di partire, a prescindere dalla presenza o meno della capacità di emigrare. La ricerca ha seguito un approccio quali-quantitativo in linea con l’impianto metodologico dei Mixed Methods Research, adottando un disegno di tipo esplorativo-sequenziale, arrivando alla costruzione di un modello di analisi del potenziale migratorio trasferibile e composto da quattro categorie principali: progetto di migrazione, condizioni educative, aspirazione migratoria e potenziale di conoscenza. Ai fini del presente lavoro, vengono qui presentati i risultati relativi alla seconda delle quattro categorie.
Neuromorphic technology

Neuromorphic engineering is a ground-breaking approach to design of computing technology that draws inspiration from the powerful and efficient biological neural processing systems. Neuromorphic devices are able to carry out sensing, processing, and motor control strategies with ultra-low power performance. Today's neuromorphic community in Europe is leading the state of the art in this domain. The community counts an increasing number of labs that work on theory, modelling, and implementation of neuromorphic computing systems using both conventional VLSI technologies, emerging memristive devices,  photonics, spin-based, and other nano-technological solutions. To enable the uptake of this technology and to match the needs of real-world applications in future products that solve real-world tasks in industry, health-care, assistive systems, and consumer devices, a strong and sustainable communication channel between research labs and different stakeholders is needed. To achieve this goal, the NEUROTECH project aims to (1) create a comprehensive online platform that will integrate information about all involved parties, the state of the art,  and showcase latest technology advancement strengthening the NCT community and increasing its impact and visibility; (2) actively reach out to industry stakeholders to get them involved in shaping future research directions and to facilitate uptake of existing technology; (3)  promote public interest in NCT by show-casting key technologies; and (4) shape educational resources in this interdisciplinary field targeting students with different backgrounds. The CSA will be the connecting element that will allow us to consolidate and disseminate the state of the art of neuromorphic technology and to create a transforming roadmap for future progress, unleashing the power of NCT in smart technologies of the future.
Las viudas en La Nef des dames vertueuses de Symphorien Champier

permiten valorar la presencia social de la viuda, es decir, su visibilidad en esta época en Francia, se encuentran los documentos públicos jurídicos, notariales o fiscales donde se comprueba el alto grado de uso del sustantivo veuve, en especial en la baja Edad Media.En ellos se constata que, contrariamente a la masculina, la identidad femenina está ligada al estatus marital y "ces femmes sont ainsi dotées d'un nouvel état civil défini par le veuvage" (Jeanne y Pasquier-Chambolle 2007: 33-34).En otras palabras, la viudez constituía un rasgo social identificativo en la mujer que, por lo tanto, era sistemáticamente precisado en los documentos civiles.Al perfilar un rápido retrato de la situación de las viudas en este período, se debe señalar, en primer lugar, que escasea la información sobre los grupos sociales pobres y, por lo tanto, sobre las viudas pobres, lo que implica, como primera observación, que el perfil de la viuda en general será parcial (Pilorget 2014: 12); en segundo lugar, se constata que la viudez en la Edad Media constituye un momento en el que la situación de algunas mujeres cambia radicalmente al acceder a un estatus de poder o de debilidad.En algunas ocasiones, de poder, ya que, en la burguesía, si bien bajo ciertas condiciones, las viudas podían continuar con la actividad laboral del marido difunto (Verdon 1999: 53; Jeanne 2007: 34; Jeanne y Pasquier-Chambolle 2007: 37); y, en el caso de la aristocracia, las viudas podían pasar a gestionar directamente sus posesiones o, durante la minoría de edad de los herederos, las reinas viudas podían ejercer la regencia (Lett 2013: 139-140 y 144-145).Pero, de la viudez, como ya se indicó, deriva en ocasiones un estado de debilidad para la viuda porque su herencia, cuantiosa o escasa, puede verse comprometida por las deudas contraídas por el cónyuge, que también integran el legado 1 (sirva aquí de ejemplo los problemas económicos de Christine de Pizan) y, además, por las aspiraciones hereditarias, legítimas o no, de los familiares del marido o por las acciones legales, no siempre conforme a la ley, de los acreedores (Jeanne 2009: 336-337).Estas dificultades económicas pueden afectar tanto a las viudas de la clase baja como, en ocasiones, a las de la aristocracia (Verdon 1999: 53-54).Por esta situación de debilidad que las hacía susceptible de sufrir los abusos de los poderosos, desde muy pronto se integrará a las viudas en las miserabiles personae (Santinelli 2003: 86 y siguientes).Al convertirse en viuda, a la mujer se le presentan varias posibilidades que, en muchas ocasiones, se convierten en imposiciones por las circunstancias
Ion Conduction in Ligand-Gated Ion Channels: Brownian Dynamics Studies of Four Recent Crystal Structures

Four x-ray crystal structures of prokaryotic homologs of ligand-gated ion channels have recently been determined: ELIC from Erwinia chrysanthemi, two structures of a proton-activated channel from Gloebacter violaceus (GLIC1 and GLIC2) and that of the E221A mutant (GLIC1M). The availability of numerous structures of channels in this family allows for aspects of channel gating and ion conduction to be examined. Here, we determine the likely conduction states of the four structures as well as IV curves, ion selectivity, and steps involved in ion permeation by performing extensive Brownian dynamics simulations. Our results show that the ELIC structure is indeed nonconductive, but that GLIC1 and GLIC1M are both conductive of ions with properties different from those seen in experimental studies of the channel. GLIC2 appears to reflect an open state of the channel with a predicted conductance of 10.8-12.4 pS in 140 mM NaCl solution, which is comparable to the experimental value 8 +/- 2 pS. The extracellular domain of the channel is shown to have an important influence on the channel current, but a less significant role in ion selectivity.
Gadoxetate-enhanced versus diffusion-weighted MRI for fused Ga-68-DOTANOC PET/MRI in patients with neuroendocrine tumours of the upper abdomen

To compare fused gadoxetate-enhanced Ga-68-DOTANOC PET/MRI and Ga-68-DOTANOC PET/DWI (diffusion-weighted imaging) for the assessment of abdominal neuroendocrine tumours (NETs).Eighteen patients with suspected or histologically proven NETs of the abdomen were enrolled in this retrospective study. All patients underwent Ga-68-DOTANOC PET/CT for a primary search, staging, or restaging, and received an additional MRI, including dynamic gadoxetate-enhanced T1-weighted sequences and DWI (b-values 50, 300 and 600). Co-registered gadoxetate-enhanced PET/MRI and PET/DWI were separately analysed for NET lesions by a nuclear medicine physician and a radiologist in consensus. Sensitivity and specificity were calculated on a per-region, per-organ and per-patient basis.Eighty-seven out of 684 anatomical regions, and 23 out of 270 organs, were NET-positive in 14 out of 18 patients. Region-based sensitivities and specificities were 97.7 % and 99.7 % for gadoxetate-enhanced PET/MRI and 98.9 % and 99.7 % for PET/DWI. Organ-based sensitivities and specificities were 91.3 % and 99.6 % for gadoxetate-enhanced PET/MRI and 95.7 % and 99.6 % for PET/DWI. Finally, patient-based sensitivities and specificities were 100 % and 100 % for gadoxetate-enhanced PET/MRI and 100 % and 75 % for PET/DWI. Sensitivities and specificities of the two methods did not differ significantly.Gadoxetate-enhanced Ga-68-DOTANOC PET/MRI and Ga-68-DOTANOC PET/DWI are equally useful for the assessment of abdominal NETs.• Positron emission tomography and magnetic resonance imaging can both assess neuroendocrine tumours. • Fusion of PET/MR imaging provides helpful information. • Gadoxetate-enhanced Ga-68-DOTANOC PET/MRI and Ga-68-DOTANOC PET/DWI assess neuroendocrine tumours equally well. • PET/DWI is inherently simpler than gadoxetate-enhanced PET/MRI. • Only benign hepatic lesions pose a potential diagnostic dilemma for PET/DWI.
HYDRO-ARCHIMEDEAN ENGINE

The aim of the present invention is to create a device for autonomously generating a constant imbalance and an evenly accelerating motion in static and dynamic systems. The problem of interest is solved using a device disposed within a gravitational field, said device consisting of one or several large symmetrical annular rotors disposed in a closed chamber; a rotor has a rotating shaft that is disposed horizontally through the geometric center of the rotor profile; the closed chamber is vertically divided into two parts by dividing frames; the first part of the closed chamber is filled with a liquid and is sealed; the second part of the closed chamber is filled with a vacuum, air, or a liquid that is less dense than the liquid in the first chamber; one part of the rotor is disposed in the first part of the closed chamber; the remaining part of the rotor is disposed in the second part of the closed chamber.
DISPOSIÇÃO IRREGULAR DE RESÍDUOS SÓLIDOS EM CONJUNTO HABITACIONAL DA CIDADE DO NATAL/RN

The growing urbanization and expansion of peripheral areas due to the economic development of the city generate a great challenge for the public power to attend them with cleaning service and urban garbage collection, in addition to coverage with basic sanitation, due to the growing increase in waste production.solids of the most diverse natures, which are directly associated with several public health problems faced by large cities.The present work sought to point out and map the areas that suffer from irregular disposal of solid waste generated in and around the Eldorado housing complex, located in the north of the municipality of Natal-RN and to identify the possible problems caused from these.To carry out the identification of irregular disposal of solid waste, orthomosaics elaborated by means of aerial survey carried out with Vant were used.The results of the analyzes show that the amount of areas of irregular disposal of these residues is numerous in different parts of the set, the amount accumulated in each one of them varies greatly according to its location.It is noted the feasibility of using new technologies to monitor areas further away from urban centers, and with that the problems caused by the large production of waste on the outskirts of large cities and how they continue to be unattended by the government, articulations with civil society and greater investments in urban waste collection can be a solution to face these old problems..
The work-health balance questionnaire: cultural adaptation and validation in Spanish

This study aimed to adapt the Work-Health Balance questionnaire (WHBq; (Gragnano, Miglioretti, Frings-Dresen, &amp; de Boer, 2017) into Spanish and to provide evidence for its factorial structure, reliability, and validity. WHBq comprises 17 items with three scales: Work-Health Incompatibility (WHI), Health Climate (HC) and External Support (ES). It was applied to a sample of Mexican workers (n =316). Confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the three-factor model replicating the original structure provided good fit (CFI = 0.950; SRMR = 0.051; RMSEA = 0.069). The reliability of each factor and the whole questionnaire were satisfactory (α and ω higher than 0.70). The AVE was lower than 0.50 only for ES. Solutions to this problem are discussed. Concurrent and differential validity was examined with external criteria. The WHBq in its Spanish version shows good psychometric properties and theoretically consistent relationships with external variables. These findings provide support for its use as a valid and reliable tool in Mexico. El objetivo de este estudio fue hacer una adaptación cultural del cuestionario del balance trabajo-salud (WHBq; (Gragnano et al., 2017) al idioma español y proporcionar evidencia mediante el análisis factorial, la confiabilidad y validez. Este instrumento se compone de tres escalas: Incompatibilidad trabajo-salud (WHI), clima de salud (HC) y apoyo externo (ES), con un total de 17 ítems. Este se aplicó a una muestra de trabajadores mexicanos (n = 316). El análisis factorial confirmatorio reveló un modelo de tres factores reproducido en la estructura original, el cual mostró un buen ajuste (CFI = 0.950; SRMR = 0.051; RMSEA = 0.069). La confiabilidad de cada factor y del cuestionario en su totalidad fue satisfactorio (ω mayor a 0.70). El AVE fue inferior a 0.50 solo en ES. Se discuten las soluciones para este problema. La validez de constructo se evaluó por criterio externo. El WHBq en su versión al español mostró adecuadas propiedades psicométricas y su relación teórica consistente con variables externas. Con estos resultados se confirma que este instrumento es una herramienta válida y confiable para su uso en México.
The first integral repairing method for electric and hybrid vehicle batteries which considers their full life-cycle

TARANIS is a Spanish company with objective of providing disruptive technology in the field of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
(EV/HEV), making them more efficient and positively impacting on environment and society. Over the last 2 years we have
developed BATT3RY, the first integral repairing method for EV/HEV batteries which considers their full life-cycle and directly
responds to the end-users´ demands (reduce amortisation period of the investment to acquire EV/HEV and cut down on
maintenance costs while increasing their lifespan). Current solutions in the market either replace the whole battery when
only a few cells are not operating or repair the battery with limited energy storage capacity cells. BATT3RY ground-breaking
proposition consists of extending the life of the batteries of EV/HEV by repairing them with our own designed method and
cells support modules; reusing those cells that are not suitable for automotive use any longer by giving them a second life as
part of batteries for domestic use; recycling the elements and materials of those which are unusable with our fully efficient
separation method.
BATT3RY will disrupt in the market allowing EV/HEV owners to save up to 18,000€ in maintenance of their vehicles life while
extending their operative life. BATT3RY will directly contribute to the development of a greater sustainable mobility by
making the positively impacting on the adoption of EV/HEV by the end-users. BATT3RY is fully aligned with the Circular
Economy EU Legislation as it considers batteries full life-cycle with a much more efficient and sustainable approach than any
other competing solution in the market.
SUPPORTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY FOR A HORIZONTAL LIFELINE CABLE

A supporting bracket assembly for a horizontal lifeline cable (4) comprises a base plate (14), bracket means (24) and holding means (28) for the cable. The base plate (14) is provided for securing to a structure (6). The bracket means (24) is secured to the base plate and adapted for frictionally restrained pivotability with respect to the base plate and the holding means (28) for the cable (4) is secured to the bracket means (24). In this way, dynamic loading of the cable (4) results in pivoting of the bracket means (24), against frictional restraint, from a first position (36) into a second position (38).
OPTIMASI SISTEM PENCELUP KAIN BATIKPADA PROSES PEMBUATAN BATIK

Batik is the nation's cultural heritage of Indonesia. Batik is in great
demand by the market both local and foreign markets. The process of making
batik is done traditionally, especially in the coloring process. This coloring is still
done manually by immersion. Dyeing process is repeated until the desired color is
obtained. To speed up the coloring process of batik cloth, the writer tries to design
batik fabric dyeing equipment.
Form of experimental research, which aims to plan and design a batik
cloth dyeing equipment and increase the output capacity of the dyeing stage in the
process of making batik fabric dyeing equipment.
The results showed that the results of design tools to accelerate the dyeing
batik cloth batik cloth coloring process, up to 30 minutes per sheet of cloth. In
addition, the use of batik cloth dyers, can increase the output capacity of the stage
in the process of making batik dyeing, from 5 pieces per day for 8 pieces per day.
Use of this equipment dyeing batik cloth, batik industry to increase profitability,
from Rp.38.800.000, 00 per month to Rp.62.617.488, 00 per month.
Mid-Pleistocene environments of the lower vaal river

The project ‘MinErVa: Mid-Pleistocene Environments of the lower Vaal River’ seeks a multidisciplinary perspective on the effects of environmental change on human evolution by examining the palaeoenvironmental context of the first anatomically modern humans in the arid interior of southern Africa (c. 300-100ka). 
The MinErVa project is focused around the archaeological site of Pniel, an Early Middle Stone Age open-air site on the Vaal River that I have been excavating for two seasons since 2017. The site is located in an area with fossil evidence for early human evolution, however, there is a lack of terrestrial proxy records to reconstruct climate and environment during this time period. 
Specifically, the project will test the hypothesis that the local environment included phases of persistent wetness and significant biome shifts, caused by increased winter rainfall, though carbon and oxygen stable isotope analysis on herbivore teeth. Furthermore, MinErVa will apply innovative carbon and hydrogen stable isotope analysis on leaf wax n-alkanes in sediment to reconstruct vegetation and palaeohydrology. In a synthesis with isotopic, zooarchaeological, geomorphological, phytolith and lithic data sets recovered from my ongoing excavations, this project will explore how the first Homo sapiens were adapting to their environment. 
The project offers scope for testing the application of stable isotope analysis of leaf wax isotopes in sediment for the first time in a terrestrial context of this antiquity on South Africa and will therefore offer unique training to the applicant in a novel method which can has the scope to establish new proxy records in a region where there is a distinct lack of them.
Zeolitic reactor hosting subphthalocyanines and metal oxides as photocatalytic system for opto-electronic applications

Solar light promoted CO2 reduction could be the “greenest” alternative to fossil fuels as it would also decrease the atmospheric CO2 emissions. ZESMO comes from the idea of developing an efficient, robust and low-cost photocatalytic system to improve reported conversion rates for CO2 reduction by H2O. Some of the problems to overcome are the limited wavelength response (frequently limited to only 4% of the total solar light energy), photo-corrosion and low quantum efficiencies. The photocatalyst presented in this proposal is designed to tackle these issues and achieve a better performance by incorporating Suphthalocyanine (SubPc) (light harvester) and metal clusters (semiconductor) into zeolites. Zeolite’s pores act as “nano-reactors” entrapping both species and enhancing chemical stability and catalytic activity.  The second part of the project deals with the evaluation of the photocatalytic activity of a series of synthesised hybrids. The system will be subjected to operation lifetime studies for its possible future commercialisation. 
The development and management of ZESMO would introduce me to important fields such as inorganic chemistry, photochemistry and material science. It would provide the best opportunity for me to grow as an independent researcher. I would contribute with my expertise in organic and supramolecular chemistry, especially in synthesis and characterisation of SubPc and nanoparticles.
SubPc-zeolite hybrids are unknown, to date there are no examples of zeolites entrapping two different systems in the same pore. Therefore the expected scientific impact is very high. The overall purpose of the proposal is to find an efficient photocatalyst which will be tested for the implementation and real use for society. Since this achievement would give access to solar fuels, it would impact not only EU but worldwide economy. ZESMO would also be an environmental breakthrough towards mitigation of the greenhouse effect problem.