SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
IMPROVED AIR WEFT INSERTION NOZZLE CONTROL SYSTEM

The actuation of a nozzle utilized for propelling the yarn in an air weft insertion weaving system is controlled be means of a single rotary servo valve (31) having an arrangement of ports (95, 103, 105, 107) adapted to be brought during valve rotation into registration alternately with an air pressure source and with the atmosphere for alternately pressurizing and venting a pilot chamber (170) for opening and closing the nozzle. Preferably, the rotary valve (31) includes a rotary spool (75) enclosed with a sleeve of air permeable material to provide an air bearing for the spool. The actuation of the nozzle is determined by the movement of a diaphragm valve (180) toward and away from the opening of a nozzle supply chamber (156) under the control of the pilot chamber pressure, and the diaphragm is deformed into two annularly separated generally U-shaped convolutions (212, 214) opening toward the interior of the air supply chamber of the nozzle so that the movement of the diaphragm during opening and closing follows a "rolling" or progressively flexing action as the convoluting side walls telescope outwardly and inwardly relative to one another. Preferably, two substantially similar convoluted diaphragms (180, 210) are disposed in axially spaced oppositely directed relation, one exposed to the nozzle supply pressure and the other to the pilot chamberpressure. Advantageously, the interior space between such diaphragm is vented (224) to the atmosphere to maintain a pressure-free condition therein and clearances are provided to prevent entrapment of air resisting deflection of either diaphragm.
Network analyses in systems biology: new strategies for dealing with biological complexity

The increasing application of network models to interpret biological systems raises a number of important methodological and epistemological questions. What novel insights can network analysis provide in biology? Are network approaches an extension of or in conflict with mechanistic research strategies? When and how can network and mechanistic approaches interact in productive ways? In this paper we address these questions by focusing on how biological networks are represented and analyzed in a diverse class of case studies. Our examples span from the investigation of organizational properties of biological networks using tools from graph theory to the application of dynamical systems theory to understand the behavior of complex biological systems. We show how network approaches support and extend traditional mechanistic strategies but also offer novel strategies for dealing with biological complexity.
BRAIDED MODULAR STENT WITH HOURGLASS-SHAPED INTERFACES

A braided modular stent (10) comprising a first component (12) and a second component (18), each component comprising an hourglass-shaped interface (16, 20) having a reduced diameter section positioned between two sloped sections. Each sloped section extends between the reduced diameter section and one of a plurality of nominal diameter sections. The reduced diameter section has a greater radial strength than the nominal diameter sections. One of the components may have a sealing region (30), such as a circumferential elevation (31), for providing an endoleak-resistant seal between the stent and a body lumen. One exemplary method for fabricating a circumferential elevation comprises affixing a plurality of filaments, such as sutures, between overlaps of braided filaments in one region and overlaps in another region.
Pyrrolotriazine compounds and methods of inhibiting TAM kinases

Described herein are compounds, methods of making such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and medicaments comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat cancer. (II), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: R
Assessing a modified fitting approach for improved multifocal contact lens fitting

To compare the effectiveness of a modified and previous fitting guide for multifocal (MF) contact lenses that share a common optical design, lotrafilcon B, nelfilcon A, and delefilcon A, in current soft contact lens (CL) wearers needing presbyopia correction.This international multicenter, prospective, randomized, subject-masked study assessed the superiority of the modified guide relative to the previous guide as determined by the number of MF CLs needed to successfully fit each eye at the screening/fitting visit.A total of 183 presbyopic subjects were randomized to fitting using the modified (n = 99) and previous (n = 84) MF CL fitting guides. The mean ± SD numbers of lenses required to fit each eye at the screening/fitting visit using the modified and previous fitting guides were 1.2 ± 0.5 and 1.4 ± 0.5, respectively. The least-squares mean difference (0.2) met predetermined criteria for superiority of the modified fitting guide. At the screening/fitting visit, 82.8% (164/108) and 65.1% (105/166) of presbyopic eyes were fit with one pair of MF lenses using the modified and previous guides, respectively, and 98.0% (194/198) of eyes were fit with 1-2 pairs of MF lenses using the modified guide. A higher percentage of eye care practitioners gave the highest ratings for ease of fit for the modified than for the previous fitting guide (63.6% [7/11] vs 33.3% [3/9]).The modified fitting guide was superior at reducing the number of MF lenses required to successfully fit each presbyopic patient.
CREDIT CARDS AS A DETERMINANT OF SOCIAL CAPITAL: A STUDY OF RATIONAL BEHAVIOUR OF URBANISED CONSUMERS

This study intends to develop a theoretical framework to show credit card usage as a determinant of social capital of people who are living in urban societies in developing economies. Data were instrumented by a questionnaire. A survey of citizens of Kandy City area of Central Province of Sri Lanka was conducted to gather data for the study. Logistic regression, one-way ANOVA, and chi-square/Fisher exact tests were used to analysis data empirically to achieve research objectives. The results indicated that socio-economic & socio-demographic variable namely; life insurance, cash savings, and occupation status are significant determinants of credit card usage. Gender, age, education, race, and income of respondents are reported as insignificant factors to have credit cards.  Further, three out of four specific proxies of social capital namely; the degree of participation in societal activities, membership in credit association, and membership in the professional body have shown as significant determinants of credit card usage. Membership in credit societies has shown negative effect to have credit cards. In addition, membership in community welfare societies is recorded as insignificant factor to usage of credit cards. Accordingly, study results concluded that credit card usage of consumers of urban area in Sri Lanka is a good indicator of perceived social capital. This signals that promotional programme of credit cards by financial institutions among urban people could be implemented through social networks .
A chemical thermodynamics review applied to V2O5 chlorination

Abstract This work is mainly related to the thermodynamic study of the V 2 O 5 carbon-chlorination. In this context, three different approaches of diverse complexity level were employed. First, the formation of individual vanadium chlorides and oxychlorides were considered on the basis of the well known Δ G ° ×  T diagrams. It is suggested that these simple constructions can help in understanding the formation sequence of vanadium chlorinated species. Moreover, the relative stability of the most stable vanadium chloride (VCl 4 ) and oxychloride (VOCl 3 ) was addressed based on available thermodynamics data. Finally, a gas phase speciation calculation was performed in order to obtain, simultaneously, the concentration of all possible vanadium chlorides and oxychlorides as a function of temperature, Cl 2 and O 2 partial pressures. It is demonstrated that, although diverse in the complexity level, the three methods considered have a strong relation with each other, and converge to a better insight into the nature of the chemical equilibrium states achievable for the reaction system under study. The same approach can be applied to any other reaction system of technological importance.
ELECTROMECHANICALLY-OPERATED CLAMPING FIXTURE, PARTICULARLY FOR CLAMPING SHEET-METAL VEHICLE PARTS

The fixture comprises a plurality of clamping devices (10) and an electromechanical actuation system arranged to control the clamping devices (10). Each clamping device (10) comprises a clamping member (20) that is mobile between a first position, or closed position, and a second position, or open position, and a translating control member (22) that is operatively connected to the clamping member (20) to control the movement of the same between the first and second positions. The electromechanical actuation system comprises an electric motor (14), a rotary actuation member (48) arranged to be driven to rotate by the electric motor (14) and, for each clamping device (10), a rotary input member (24), a motion, conversion mechanism (26, 28) arranged to convert the rotary motion of the input member (24) into a translational motion of the control member (22) of said clamping device (10), and an elongated and flexible mechanical transmission member (16) arranged to transmit torque from the rotary actuation member (48) to the rotary input member (24) of said clamping device (10). Each elongated and flexible mechanical transmission member (16) has a first end (44) that is torsionally coupled, directly or indirectly, to the rotary input member (24) of the respective clamping device (10), and a second end (46) that is torsionally coupled, directly or indirectly, to the rotary actuation member (48).
Social Agribusiness and Farmworkers Cooperatives

The project implementation includes the creation of Social Agricultural Enterprises “Farmworkers Cooperatives”, that will provide their services to organized traditional and organic agricultural units, both for greenhouses’ companies, and for individual growers and farmers, operating either in contractual or in free agriculture conditions. Additionally they can provide complementary services such as gardening and park maintenance. In the framework of the project, a Greek-Italian Agricultural Science Centre will be established, which will deal with the promotion of Research and Development, Training, Innovation and Networking with scientific bodies of the border regions and the operation of a Green Point in fields related to the social agricultural businesses. The project’s approach in addressing the organizational absence in the fields of agriculture and farming is an integrated intervention that will in depth change the way farmers in the areas on intervention see their land and their agricultural and farming activities. Nowadays pieces of land and cattle are viewed as nothing more than property. Through this project implementation a more business oriented mentality will be cultivated.
Uncertainty analysis for multi-state weighted behaviours of rural area with carbon dioxide emission estimation

This paper develops a spatial analysis approach, which incorporates three components and a carbon dioxide (CO2) emission factor, has been developed to evaluate the multi-state weighted behaviours with CO2 emission uncertainty of the rural areas at an administrative district level. A Mendel genetic algorithm (Mendel-GA) is applied to the spatial analysis problem, where the Mendel genetic operator implies the random assignment of alleles from parents to their offspring by using the Mendel's principles. A functional region affecting index @Q is developed as a fitness function for the Mendel-GA driven evaluation, in which a gross domestic product (GDP) data based method is utilised to estimate the CO2 emission under uncertainty. A simulation for the city of Chongqing in China has been conducted and the results show that the proposed @Q modelling method can work valuably for the spatial analysis of the functional regions and can be taken as a technical tool for the policy makers at the rural area level.
THE LAKES ROUTE

The project aims to safeguard and increase the ecological value of the lake ecosystem and to promote the natural and cultural heritage by preparing and supporting eco-, agro- and cultural tourism initiatives. Some indicative outputs will be: • Tourism and thematic maps • Design and creation of tracking routes/paths • Eco-train for (near the lakes) tours for visitors • Implementation of the 'Joint Lakes-Routes' (virtual routes visiting the lakes available through the project web-portal) • Info-Centers for Environmental Support/Guidance • Cross-regional scientific conferences and a workshop for post-project continuation • An e-Library for the study and research of lake ecosystems • Annual cross-regional 'Lake Cultural festival‘ • Actions for preserving lakeside areas (protection from intruders, signing, protecting nesting, etc.) • Tourist Guides on Lakes Ecosystems
Making Central Europe more competitive by unlocking the innovation capacity of Fab Labs within an enhanced innovation ecosystem

The new phenomenon of Fabrication Laboratories (FabLabs) marks the advent of the 3rd industrial revolution where collaboration, sharing, community & innovation shapes our economy. FabLabs are technical prototyping platforms for innovation and invention inviting the society at large to become innovators. They already demonstrated their benefits in concrete cases around the world, such as the leg-prosthesis 3D printed from $50 instead of the current price of $4,000.As such they can help the EU “regain competitiveness, boost productivity and put the EU on an upward path of prosperity” (EU2020). Easily deployable to remote areas, FLs can also contribute to smart & inclusive growth by decreasing regional disparities in innovation. FabLabNet (FLN), joins CE FabLabs into a Central European network, follows trends set by the European movement that puts emphasis on new forms of businesses, as opposed to trends in the US. FLN provides a significant stimulus for local entrepreneurship and innovation and integrates FabLabs into the local innovation ecosystems, bringing direct benefits to innovation actors and to the society as a whole. FLN will push FLs towards better linkages with other CE FabLabs and local innovation actors and towards specialization in line with regional innovation strategies, to better position them in the policy context. Also, it enables actors within the innovation ecosystems to better understand FLs as a means of grass root innovation, and mobilises them to best use the innovation potentials of FLs, especially in business creation. Finally, FLN uses FLs to reach out to remote areas through innovation & education. The CE network created leads to intensive business exchanges and new product prototypes born in FLs that, mentored by ecosystem actors, can become viable products with access to a larger CE market. This cooperation puts CE FLs on the European, but also on the global map, making CE FLs and Central Europe in general more competitive.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PERGANTIAN KANTOR AKUNTAN PUBLIK SECARA SUKARELA

The  reseacrh  aims  to  knows  empirical  evidence  all  factors  influencing  auditor  switching  on company sector non finance listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2008-2013 period. The determinant factors are analysized using many proxy such as CEO turnover (CEO), audit opinion (OPINI), clients size (LnTA), financial distress (DER) and company growth(∆S). The population of this research is company sector non finance which is listed in “Bursa Efek Indonesia” (BEI) during period 2008-2013. Sampling is conducted based on method which used in this research is method purposive sampling, that based in criteria has been determined research hypothesis are tested by logistic regression analytical method. Result indicates that variables which have significantly  effect to  the voluntary  auditor  switching  is  only  client size.  Variables like  CEO turnover, audit opinion, financial distress and company growth have no significant effect to voluntary auditor switching.
Accelerating neuroscience research by unifying knowledge representation and analysis through a domain specific language

Neuroscience is at an inflection point. The 150-year old cortical specialization paradigm, in which cortical brain areas have a distinct set of functions, is experiencing an unprecedented momentum with over 1000 articles being published every year. However, this paradigm is reaching its limits.  Recent studies show that current approaches to atlas brain areas, like relative location, cellular population type, or connectivity, are not enough on their own to characterize a cortical area and its function unequivocally. This hinders the reproducibility and advancement of neuroscience. 

Neuroscience is thus in dire need of a universal standard to specify neuroanatomy and function: a novel formal language allowing neuroscientists to simultaneously specify tissue characteristics, relative location, known function and connectional topology for the unequivocal identification of a given brain region. 

The vision of NeuroLang is that a unified formal language for neuroanatomy will boost our understanding of the brain. By defining brain regions, networks, and cognitive tasks through a set of formal criteria, researchers will be able to synthesize and integrate data within and across diverse studies. NeuroLang will accelerate the development of neuroscience by providing a way to evaluate anatomical specificity, test current theories, and develop new hypotheses.

NeuroLang will lead to a new generation of computational tools for neuroscience research. In doing so, we will be shedding a novel light onto neurological research and possibly disease treatment and palliative care. Our project complements current developments in large multimodal studies across different databases. This project will bring the power of Domain Specific Languages to neuroscience research, driving the field towards a new paradigm articulating classical neuroanatomy with current statistical and machine learning-based approaches.
Progressive standards around ict for active and healthy ageing

The PROGRESSIVE project will provide a dynamic and sustainable framework for standards and standardisation around ICT for AHA. The project is pan-European but also draw on wider international experience – especially in the contexts of interoperability and standards harmonisation.

As attitudes towards ageing change there is recognition of the importance of older people’s engagement. Engagement can empower. It can encourage and facilitate greater involvement of older people in economic and political life as well as within communities and families. It follows that the inclusion of older people must be integral to ways of thinking about standards for ICT for AHA. Traditional top-down, clinically driven approaches to standards often fail to recognise the importance of such engagement and overlook the opportunity of co-production approaches.

A strongly ethical approach is adopted in the PROGRESSIVE project. It uses responsible research and innovation (RRI) as a key reference point. The new way of thinking adopted involves a dialogue that moves from what can be a formulaic standards and service ‘delivery’ model in favour of provision in ways that take fuller account of needs and choices of older people.

The PROGRESSIVE project recognises four domains - age friendly communities; reformed and empowering services; accessible, affordable and supportive homes; and active, health and empowered older people and 22 fields (Fig 1). Within these it acknowledges the commercial opportunities of the ‘silver economy’ - both as a market for goods and services and as a milieu where older people can be assets and active contributors.

The PROGRESSIVE project will establish parameters by which good practice in standards and the standardisation process around ICT for AHA can be identified. A platform to be developed will promote discussion and debate. The work will lay the foundation for standards that will be increasingly fit for purpose – with potential benefits to all our lives.
Simulation of deep anti-sliding of gravity dam on complex foundation

The anti-sliding stability of gravity dam is always related to the overall safety of reservoir,and is very important.The paper adopted discrete element method to simulate the stability of dam base of complex structure surface that included bedding and joints.It also calculated the stability of dam body under two conditions of empty and full reservoir in different geological conditions.Study shows that the stability of dam is good when the reservoir is empty,while the reservoir is full of water,the stability of dam is affect significantly by the geological condition.Multiple sliding surface form are more better than double sliding surface form for the stability of dam.The stability is related to the position of the gravity dam centre.The results can be used for the design of gravity dam under complex geological condition.
An Overview of the DSRC/WAVE Technology

AbstractWireless vehicular networks operating on the dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) frequency bands are the key enabling technologies for the emerging market of intelligent transport system (ITS). The wireless access in vehicular environments (WAVE) is significantly different from the Wi-Fi and cellular wireless networking environments. The specifications defined by IEEE802.11P and IEEE1609 represent the most mature set of standards for DSRC/WAVE networks. This paper provides an overview of the current state of the art, and analyses the potential differences between application requirements and what can be offered by the current WAVE solutions. It is shown that the current solutions may be inadequate for large-scale deployment. The primary challenge is to develop scalable, robust, low-latency and high-throughput technologies for safety applications that will significantly reduce collisions and save lives and property loss. Further research ideas are proposed to address this challenge.KeywordsWAVEDSRCIEEE802.11PIEEE1609VANETOFDMQoSscalabilitylatencythroughput
AUTOMATIC SEQUENTIAL TUNING OF NARROWBAND RECEIVERS OF A WIRELESS LOCATION SYSTEM FOR VOICE/TRAFFIC CHANNEL TRACKING

In a wireless location system, narrowband receivers are used in a mode, known as automatic sequential tuning, in which the receivers are tuned sequentially and in unison to a plurality of predefined RF channels. Signal transmissions in these channels are digitally recorded and used in location processing. A location record or report is generated to identify an estimated location of one or more wireless transmitters. The identity of the located transmitter(s) is determined by matching the location record to data indicating which wireless transmitters were in use at a time corresponding to the location record, and which cell sites and RF channels were used by each wireless transmitter. This method is especially suited for voice or traffic channel tracking of wireless mobile transmitters, such as cellular telephones.