SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Swine diseases field diagnostics toolbox

The increased population density in modern animal production systems has made them vulnerable to various transboundary infectious agents & diseases. During the last decades in the developed world, a reduction in the direct burden of livestock diseases has been observed, because of more effective drugs & vaccines. However, the total impact may actually be increasing, because in a highly-interconnected world, the effects of diseases extend far beyond animal sickness & mortality. Therefore, early diagnosis and establishment of reliable countermeasures to infectious disease outbreaks is essential to limit severe biophysical and socio-economic consequences.
To date, the time between initial disease outbreak and laboratory confirmation of the etiologic infectious agent can be up to several weeks. Reliable & simple diagnostic testing directly on site would enable rapid local decision making, which is crucial to prevent further spreading of the disease.
Silicon-based Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) have been demonstrated as a powerful platform for biosensing systems. In combination with integrated monoclonal antibodies, they can provide portable multiplex detection of proteins with sensitivity & specificity previously not realized. SWINOSTICS addresses the sector needs, by developing a novel field diagnostic device, based on advanced, proven, bio-sensing technologies to tackle viruses causing epidemics in swine farms and leading to relevant economic damages, complying to the objectives of the STAR-IDAZ. The diagnostic device will allow threat assessment at the farm level, with the analytical quality of commercial laboratories. The device will be developed for a panel of 6 important swine diseases. The device will be portable & will provide results in 10 minutes for 5 samples simultaneously, making it highly suitable for field use. It is based on 3 lab-verified concepts: a) PIC technology, b) Label-free optical detection, c) patented nano-deposition technology.
Front fork for bicycles

The forks (3) has a fork head (4) and two fork arms (5) protruding away from the head, whereby the fork head has two outward facing attachment flanges (6,7), each with a bore on a common axis. The bores are designed for shape-locking accommodation of bearings (9,10) and/or axle bolts (8). The upper flange forms the upper connection of the head with a convex curvature. An independent claim is also included for a frame and front wheel fork arrangement.
Memory across borders: dealing with the legacy of disputed territories

DisTerrMem is an integrated programme of training and mobility opportunities for researchers and non-academic partners, who will co-create an innovative transnational, interdisciplinary and multi-level approach to the pressing problem of managing competing memories of disputed territories across borders. Taking an interdisciplinary collaborative approach, the planned secondments and training will share and extend interdisciplinary knowledge. Methods to share knowledge will include cross-disciplinary seminar series, the co-production of literature reviews and a shared methodological and theoretical framework, the organisation of internal conferences and summer schools, the production of jointly-authored academic publications, as well as an international conference.
These activities will facilitate the co-creation of a new theoretical and methodological approach to a significant problem. Dealing with competing and often antagonistic memories of disputed territory remains a pressing challenge not just within the EU, but globally. However, the solution to such tensions is not necessarily the formulation of a ‘shared’ memory of such territories, which in any case may prove difficult to achieve. As a recent report of the European Parliament (2013: 5-6) notes, while historical memory is already disputed at the national level, beyond the national frame ‘the perception of the past proves all the more heterogeneous and problems for having a collective memory or even defining common historical landmarks are multiplied.’ Researchers on this project will receive the training necessary for them to address the challenge of managing competing memories of disputed territories in three key regions (Europe, South Asia and the South Caucasus), producing insights into best practice that will be useful to policymakers at the national and supranational level, to civil society groups and to cultural practitioners.
How Resilient are Labour Markets to Natural Disasters? The Case of the 1998 Bangladesh Flood

Abstract Natural disasters devastate economies as they impede capital accumulation. The resilience of labour markets is crucial for the poor who rely on labour to reduce risk. We evaluate how the 1998 ‘flood of the century’ affected wages in Bangladesh. We find short-term declines in agricultural and non-agricultural wages. Agricultural workers who moved towards non-agricultural employment to cope benefitted through a lower percentage reduction in short-term wages. Endowed with human capital, salaried workers were unable to mitigate income risk. Extending the eligibility of credit access or relief programmes may preserve local businesses and their employees in the years following a flood.
INterventi CONdivisi Transfrontalieri di Ricerca sull’Oralità

INCONTRO aims at safeguarding and enhancement of intangible cultural heritage of the joint border between Tuscany, Sardinia and Corsica in order to ensure their knowledge and transmit to future generations. The popular epic poetry and drama were one of the channels of transmission of a culture that is rooted in the land border and transit, marked by major migrations that have imported and exported even their poor hobbies, folk tales and traditional representations. By focusing on common themes of poetry improvised contrast, the traditional popular theater, of oral storytelling and knowledge of nature, INCONTRO want to do a series of initiatives for discussion and shared research that highlight similarities and differences and connect with local activities centuries-old cross-border migration and trade. Overall project objective is the preservation of cultures and the rich oral heritage in a lattice path of protection and enhancement of cultural diversity in the border region to prevent the spread of knowledge and myths of references to a precious cultural and complex world formed the social foundations of living for many generations. The intent is to build a context around INCONTRO dialoguing institutions, scholars, artists, Competent knowledge, local research centers, aiming to raise the transmission of cultural identity and heritage to future generations in areas not only large but localist horizon. Project activities will be the construction of a path of events and seminars, cooperation in specific research activities and deepening the integration of skills to the common native order to transmit knowledge and to save the otherness, the creation of databases, archives virtual common, natural paths in space, traveling festivals, school and teaching practices focused on traditional artists, the production of CDs, DVDs, the value of knowledge for research and training.
Intelligent reflecting surface (irs) assisted ultra-massive mimo thz communications for 6g

In this project, we aim to develop and experimentally demonstrate terahertz (THz) communication technologies for the sixth generation (6G) of wireless networks. In particular, we will integrate ultra-massive multiple-input-multiple-output (UM-MIMO) and intelligent reflecting surface (IRS) technologies into THz systems and apply directional beamforming to establish reliable, long-distance, and ultra-fast THz communication links. To realize channel training for directional beamforming, we will design hierarchical multi-resolution codebooks and find the optimal phase-shift matrix for the IRS. Since the presence of the IRS complicates the original one-hop communication topology into a two-hop topology and user equipments (UEs) are usually moving, to reduce the channel training overhead and maintain high-quality links, we will study beam management (BM) problems, including adaptive beam alignment and beam tracking. Besides channel training, we will also design joint resource allocation algorithms to fully reap the potentials of the THz networks and support the diverse needs of UEs. To assess the performance of the proposed schemes in a real-world environment, we will also develop an easy-to-use software-defined IRS-assisted THz testbed for experimental demonstration. With seven years of research experience, Dr. Xu has developed a wide range of research expertise in massive MIMO, millimeter-wave networks, IRS-assisted communications in sub-6GHz systems, machine learning, etc. The implementation of this project will not only further extend his research field into IRS-assisted UM-MIMO THz communications, but will also significantly improve his project management and leadership skills.
DECORATIVE WALL COVERING AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION

A decorative wall covering and method of installation. The wall covering includes a plurality of identically molded panels each having first and second predetermined laterally spaced vertical cutting lines and being formed with horizontal rows of laterally spaced simulated shake. The first panel of each alternate course in the vertical direction is cut along the first cutting line and the first panel of every other course is cut along the second predetermined cutting line, whereby the lowermost row of simulated shake of the panels of each course are automatically offset from the uppermost row of the panels in the course immediately therebelow. The overlapping marginal edge regions each are formed with a plurality of parallel water barrier ridges for impeding movement of water outwardly over the peripheral edges of the underlying marginal edge region, as well as into nail mounting holes. The water barrier ridges are discontinuous so as to impede outward water movement, while allowing drainage of water in a downward direction. The wall covering panels further have various interlocking features which maintain sealing contact between overlapping upper and lower marginal edge regions and which facilitate alignment and mounting of the panels on the support surface.
Banking Balance Sheet Channel of Systemic Risk

The role of the banking balance sheet as the source and transmitter of systemic risk is explored. We find that the key balance sheet channels of systemic risk are; (i) bank capital structure choice, (ii) interconnectedness and interdependencies among firms, (iii) correlations of asset composition and returns and; (iv) behavioral determinants that affect the choices of bank managers. Furthermore, we argue that the source of systemic risk lies with the endogenous risk of the banking balance sheet. We discuss the challenges in managing and measuring endogenous and systemic risk. Considering the strong evidence that book values of leverage are key state variables, we suggest new methods to manage and measure systemic risk.
Juan Moros-Díaz, Organización productiva de las ánforas olearias béticas (Dressel 20, ca. 30-270 d.C.) Un modelo de análisis e interpretación de los sellos del instrumentum domesticum

Juan Moros-Díaz es un investigador del CEIPAC-Centre per l'Estudi de la Interdepèndencia Provincial a l'Antigüitat Clàssica, de la Universitat de Barcelona. Aunque joven, ya ha publicado bastante y ahora nos brinda con un libro ambicioso, tanto en la documentación, como en las propuestas interpretativas.
Nucleons come together

Certain light nuclei can be described in terms of crystal-like arrangements of α-particles, which consist of two protons and two neutrons. The nature of the strong interaction within nuclei may explain such structures. See Letter p.341
 Nucleonic matter — the protons and neutrons that comprise atomic nuclei — acts predominantly as a quantum liquid, but lighter nuclei behave more like molecules composed of clusters of protons and neutrons. Clustering is related to the overall nuclear interaction, but its detailed mechanism is not fully understood. These authors use theoretical modelling to calculate the conditions that cause clustering in neon-20, a small nucleus thought to favour clustering. They find that the depth of the confining nuclear potential plays an important part in cluster formation, with a particularly pronounced effect for relativistic functionals. More generally, clustering is considered as a transitional phenomenon between crystalline and quantum liquid phases.
RESÍDUOS SÓLIDOS GERADOS EM AMBIENTES UNIVERSITÁRIOS: UM PROBLEMA A SER ENFRENTADO

Solid waste is one of the major environmental problems experienced by humans, mainly because it does not end when the garbage is to collect and persisted until the final destination receives. The solid waste generated in the university encompasses the urban solid waste, industrial and health care. Are generated in the administrative sectors of education (classrooms and laboratories), to support academic activities, resulting in a multitude of waste to be collected and disposed properly. It is common in these environments the disposal of carcasses of computers, appliances and laboratory, as well as batteries and fluorescent lamps. It can also be generated waste classified as Class I (hazardous) from laboratories in chemistry, biology and physics. Minimizing the generation of waste at source is considered one of the main actions that should be part of the proposed solutions. Should be based on the principle of preservation, seeking ways to avoid the generation of large quantities of waste. The effects of environmental pollution are far more complex and diffuse than one might assess at first, its aftermath and widespread, may also be chronic and cumulative, becoming more complex action to clean up. Without the conscious participation of every individual, are not going to change the form of behavior, or promote the reduction of the amount of waste generated. Clarification of individuals is necessary, to become allies in the transformation. For the definition of strategies, it is necessary to build a comprehensive knowledge of local reality of each group and the factors involved in the urban context.
V.A.P. bets on Digital

With the acquisition of consulting services it is intended to insert the company into the digital economy through sophisticated inbound marketing channels that promote the image of the organisation and bring it closer to the end customer.
Dispersion assis5tant for suspension polymerization, method for producing vinyl polymer in which said assistant is used, and vinyl chloride resin

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a dispersion assistant with which it is possible to stably obtain an excellent polymeric substance (vinyl resin) with minimal adhering of scale to a polymerization vessel even when the dispersion assistant is used in a large amount in the suspension polymerization of a vinyl compound. The additive for suspension polymerization contains a polyvinyl alcohol polymer (A) that has a gelling degree of 60 mol% or less and has acetal groups (a) having olefinically unsaturated double bonds.
SU-E-T-584: The Accuracy of the Respiratory Motion Tracking with Robotic Radiosurgery System

Purpose: To evaluate the accuracy of the respiratory motion tracking system of the CyberKnife by Beam's eye view images from CCDcamera. Methods: The ball, 20.1 mm in diameter, in which gold marker was placed was used as a target. Using a dynamic motion phantom, it moved based on motion either of data sets from a sine curve or irregular patterns of respiration that came from two patients, both of which had 1 cm amplitude. Treatment planning was based on a static CT scan using standard parameters for CyberKnife treatment, and all of the beams in the plan aimed center of the ball. Beam's eye view images were recorded with a CCDcamera mounted on a linac head which was tracking the ball. The errors from displacement between the CCDcamera's central axis and center of the ball were measured by fifteen times per second, with self‐developed software. Results: In the case of the motion by the sine curve, errors were 2mm or less at 99% of the tracking time. In the case of the respiratory irregular motion, errors were 3mm or less in 99% of the tracking time. However, more than 5 mm errors were momentarily detected. Conclusions: We developed a method to measure statistically the error of the respiratory motion tracking. In this experiment, it was very small; however, larger errors were observed in irregular motion, comparing with regular motion with the same amplitude. The reason is the respiratory motion tracking system uses the algorithm based on prediction of the future target position using past pattern of motion. Thus, PTV margin may be set for each patient individually.
Baltic-Adriatic Transport Cooperation

In 2006 the Federal Ministers of Transport and Infrastructure of Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria and Italy signed a letter of intent to conjointly develop the Baltic-Adriatic Transport Corridor, including the extension of the existing Pan-European Transport Corridor VI from Gdansk, Warsaw, Katowice, Zilina with branches to Poznan and Breclav/Brno and its South-Western extension to Bratislava/Vienna, Graz, Klagenfurt, Udine, Trieste/Venice and Bologna._x000D_
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The favourable economic development of the Baltic States and the central and eastern European countries has resulted that the Danzig–Warsaw–Vienna section has been declared a Priority Project (PP23) within the TEN-T policy. The states bordering are endeavouring to ensure, in the context of the TEN (Trans European Networks) revisions in 2009/2010, that the high capacity railway which starts in Poland is connected to Upper Italy._x000D_
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The five partner countries will cooperate in terms of an efficient and environment-friendly North-South interconnection of Central Europe considering the EU (eastern) enlargement and the great importance of a close cooperation in the development of the axis._x000D_
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The project will contribute to the improvement of the economic development along the axis based on the best possible integration of corresponding markets and a balanced development (5 countries) in terms of economic and related ecological impacts of transport. It will be given top priority to the shift from road to rail transport mode and the efficient development and use of environment-friendly rail transport means.
Eco-Solar factory - 40%plus eco-efficiency gains in the photovoltaic value chain with minimised resource and energy consumption by closed loop systems

EcoSolar envisions an integrated value chain to manufacture and implement solar panels in the most ecologic way by maximising resource efficiency, taking into account reuse of materials during production and repurposing solar panel components at end of life stage. EcoSolar will demonstrate that during the lifetime of a solar electricity producing field, individual panels can be monitored, allowing to identify defaulting panels at an early stage, replacing or repairing them and thus to increase the overall energy yield. 
In WP1, SINTEF&Norsun will work on recovery & reuse during silicon ingot crystallisation, addressing recovery of argon purge gas and work with Steuler on reusable crucibles. In WP2 Garbo will recover Si-kerf-loss during wafering, and with SINTEF work on potential reuse applications, like as Si-feedstock in crystallisation processes, or as resource in crucible manufacturing or lithium ion battery production. In WP3, ISC&SoliTek will look into potential for re-using process water; reducing material resources, like chemicals and silver, by smarter solar cell design, more efficient processes and recovery and reuse of chemicals; AIMEN will develop solar cell monitoring and repair for inline processing in an industrial plant, to enable remanufacturing. In WP4 Apollon will use a module design that results in reduced bill of materials, enables remanufacturing and reuse of components from modules that showed failures after assembly or have been identified as malfunctioning in operating PV installations, based on integrated diagnosis techniques for the detection of failure modes.
bifa will collect data from all previous WPs to assess environmental impact of the intended innovations (WP5). Bifa will identify waste streams that are costly and hard to recycle and find opportunities to repurpose those waste products. BCC will disseminate the results and will support the partners with the exploitation and replication potential of the results (WP6).
FOOD THAWING CABINET AND RELATED METHODS

A food thawing apparatus includes a cabinet structure defining a thawing chamber, and at least one air mover and associated air flow structure for causing an air flow through the thawing chamber. At least one air heating element is positioned for heating the air flow. At least one shelf is positioned within the thawing chamber for supporting a food product in the thawing chamber, the shelf including at least one integrated shelf heating element. A control system is configured for controlling the air mover, the air heating element and the shelf heating element so as to thaw the food product.
Impacts of Land Use Changes on Wetland Ecosystem Services in the Tumen River Basin

Climate change and global rapid agricultural expansion have drastically reduced the area of wetlands globally recently, so that the ecosystem functions of wetlands have been impacted severely. Therefore, this study integrated the land use data and the integrated valuation of ecosystem services and tradeoffs (InVEST) model to evaluate the impacts of the land-use change (LUC) on wetland ecosystem services (ES) from 1976 to 2016 in the Tumen River Basin (TRB). Results reveal that the area of wetlands in TRB had decreased by 22.39% since 1976, mainly due to the rapid conversion of wetlands to dry fields and construction lands, and the LUC had induced notable geospatial changes in wetland ES consequently. A marked decrease in carbon storage and water yield was observed, while the habitat quality was enhanced slightly. Specifically, the conversion of rivers and paddy fields to ponds and reservoirs were the main reasons for the increase in habitat quality and caused the habitat quality to increase by 0.09. The conversion of marshes to lakes, paddy fields, grasslands, dry fields, and artificial surfaces were the key points for the decline in carbon storage; the conversion of marshes to lakes (5.38 km2) and reservoir ponds (1.69 km2) were the dominant factors driving the losses of water yield. According to our results, we should center on the conservation of wetlands and rethink the construction of the land use. The findings are expected to provide a theoretical reference and basis for promoting environmental protection in TRB and the construction of ecological civilization in border areas.
Asymptotic properties of sufficient dimension reduction with a diverging number of predictors

We investigate asymptotic properties of a family of sufficient dimension reduction estimators when the number of predictors p diverges to infinity with the sample size. We adopt a general formulation of dimension reduction estimation through least squares regression of a set of transformations of the response. This formulation allows us to establish the consistency of reduction projection estimation. We then introduce the SCAD max penalty, along with a difference convex optimization algorithm, to achieve variable selection. We show that the penalized estimator selects all truly relevant predictors and excludes all irrelevant ones with probability approaching one, meanwhile it maintains consistent reduction basis estimation for relevant predictors. Our work differs from most model-based selection methods in that it does not require a traditional model, and it extends existing sufficient dimension reduction and model-free variable selection approaches from the fixed p scenario to a diverging p.