SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Iron and carbon interactions and biogeochemical cycling in subglacial ecosystems

Glaciers have been conventionally viewed as lifeless bodies that have little impact on biogeochemical cycles. It is now known that liquid water is present under all large ice masses. In Antarctica, subglacial lakes and rivers have been discovered. One of these subglacial lakes, Subglacial Lake Whillans, was accessed in 2013, and supports a diverse and metabolically active microbial ecosystem. This raises questions about biogeochemical cycling within these ecosystems. Specifically, the sources, concentrations, flows, modifications and interactions between life essential nutrients. The nutrients sourced from these environments might have an impact on downstream ecosystem productivity. This is of particular importance as the Southern Ocean, which surrounds Antarctica, is the world’s largest high nutrient low chlorophyll region, where iron is the primary limiting element for life. Organic matter is thought to play a major role in regulating the flux and bioavailability of iron, and may also be an important source of bioavailable carbon.
The main objective of ICICLES is to investigate the cycling and interactions between iron and carbon (as organic matter) in these unique environments. Iron and organic matter in waters and sediment samples from three sites at the bottom of the Antarctic Ice Sheet will be characterised using state-of-the-art spectroscopic and microscopic techniques. Diatom culturing using these samples will be used to determine potential iron bioavailability to downstream marine organisms, and the effects of organic matter complexation. A new budget of iron and organic matter export, and associated bioavailability, from the Antarctic Ice Sheet will be constructed and utilised with a global ocean model to postulate the impact of subglacial meltwaters on marine productivity. This combination of techniques will provide unprecedented insight into nutrient cycling in unique subglacial ecosystems, and the potential of ice sheets to fertilise surrounding oceans.
A review of wireless access vehicular environment multichannel operational medium access control protocols: Quality-of-service analysis and other related issues

In recent years, the increase in vehicular traffic has led to a drastic increase in road accidents, thus requiring adequate vehicle safety measures. The intelligent transportation system is a branch of modern technology responsible for delivering such road safety services. The wireless access vehicular environment standard defines how these intelligent transportation system applications can be incorporated in highly varying vehicular ad hoc network environments. Wireless access vehicular environment comprises the IEEE 802.11p and IEEE 1609.4 standards responsible for handling medium access control and transmission mechanisms in vehicular ad hoc networks. However, these standards still face medium access control and physical layer challenges, which must be addressed for reliable quality of service. Several research studies have been proposed and are still underway into improving medium access control protocols in the wireless access vehicular environment stack model defined by IEEE 1609.4 multichannel oper...
XTC-ID

The goal for the XTC-ID project is, to develop a unique RFID transponder (TAG), used under extreme temperature ranges and in harsh environments. Safe and reproducible identification in extreme environmental conditions, such as high and / or low temperature ranges are possible in the future. Nowadays conventional RFID technology, is only usable at normal temperatures up to max. 125 ° C (see Industry 4.0 or Internet of Things (IoT)), and this excludes extreme temperatures or harsh environments. The aim is therefore, to produce a very robust and unique "Extreme Temperature Chip" -RFID (XTC-ID) technology for future applications and markets. Conventional identification systems, such as barcodes or RFID Tags can not be used and/or will fail completely in these environments or under these temperature ranges.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is characterized by infection and inflammation of the upper genital tract in women and can cause significant reproductive health sequelae for women. Although a definitive diagnosis of PID is made by laparoscopic visualization of inflamed, purulent fallopian tubes, PID is generally a clinical diagnosis and thus represents a diagnostic challenge. Therefore, diagnosis and treatment algorithms advise a high index of suspicion for PID in any woman of reproductive age with pelvic or abdominal pain. Antibiotic therapy should be started early, and given for an adequate period of time to reduce the risk of complications. Coverage for anaerobic organisms should be considered in most cases.
Building Regional Resilience to Industrial Structural Change

Across Europe, public bodies are pressed by an increasing need to provide preparatory support to the economic ecosystem in advance of the closure of anchor firms in their region which act as significant employers. The impacts of a closure of course go beyond direct employees and ripple, wave like throughout the regional services sector and economy. Management of such anticipated structural change requires proactive renewal of business approaches and policy supports. Regions are encouraged to introduce pilot projects based on their own strengths and to provide appropriate business supports for the re-alignment of the regional industrial base. This proactive approach by regional stakeholders is critical to building the resilience of these regions and enabling them to adapt to change.

The importance of SMEs and start-ups to the regional economy is widely recognised in terms of the provision of employment, contribution to GDP, driving innovation and supporting regional resilience. It is imperative that the relevant regional stakeholders keep informed, inspired and equipped to provide the appropriate SME and start-up supports, particularly in regions anticipating structural change. 

The development of this collaborative Interreg Europe project linking partners across borders will seek to develop a Framework and Roadmap for Anticipated Structural Change under Priority Axis 2. It is imperative that industry players, business support organisations and policy makers understand how their ecosystems work and when faced with shocks (firm closures) to collaboratively develop alternative growth and employment through supportive policies and programmes to boost SME competitiveness.
European researchers' night in latvia 2018-2019

The objective of the Project is to raise the awareness of the larger public, especially young people, about science as well as to familiarize them with the scientist’s profession; to show the impact of sciences such as natural sciences, social sciences and humanities on everyday human life; to bring researchers closer to the Latvian society and to raise the interest of young people about research. Aim of the activities is to enhance public recognition of researchers’ profession and their role in Latvian society. A number of attractive, amazing and interactive events will be organized in Riga and in a number of towns covering the whole territory of Latvia.
<p><strong>A simple device to collect, store and study samples of two-dimensional spider webs</strong></p>

Silk production and spinning are the most prominent characteristics of spiders (Araneae). The high diversity of web architectures correlates both with preying behaviors and with the ultra-structure of the silk threads that compose the webs, which in turn have a corresponding diversity of silk gland spigot complements. The details of web construction, thread structure, and gland spigot morphology have proven extremely informative for phylogenetic hypotheses (e.g., Eberhard 1982, 1988; Eberhard & Pereira 1993; Coddington 1989; Griswold et al. 2005; Hormiga et al. 1995; Lopardo & Ramirez 2007; Platnick et al. 1991; Agnarsson & Blackledge 2009; Eberhard 2010), and a fascinating system to study spider diversification and evolutionary trends (e.g., Opell 1996; Opell & Bond 2000; Blackledge et al. 2009, 2012; Dimitrov et al. 2012).
Classification of fully polarimetric SAR images based on ensemble learning and feature integration

Polarimetric Synthetic Aperture Rader (PolSAR) image classification is an important topic of remote sensing image interpretation and application. PolSAR image classification is actually a high dimensional nonlinear mapping problem. Through the use of multiple learning to solve the same problem, ensemble learning can obtain stronger generalization ability than individual classifier. Therefore, in this paper, a PolSAR image classification method based on ensemble learning is proposed, in which the individual pattern classifiers are combined based on Bagging and Boosting ensemble learning to reach an stronger generalization ability and better classification. The verification tests are conducted using EMISAR L-band fully polarimetric data to validate the utility and potential of the proposed method in PolSAR image classification.
Effects of High-Fructose Diets on Central Appetite Signaling and Cognitive Function

The consumption of fructose has increased tremendously over the last five decades, which is to a large extent due to the development of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), a commercial sugar additive that contains high amounts of free fructose. HFCS is often added to processed food and beverages partly because it is a powerful sweetener but even more so because the production is cheap. Although fructose in combination with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, as present in fruits, is a healthy source of energy, isolated fructose, in processed food products has been associated with several health disorders such as insulin resistance and hypertension. Apart from its metabolic consequences, a growing body of literature suggests that free fructose can also affect neuronal systems. High-fructose intake may on the one hand affect central appetite regulation by altering specific components of the endocannabinoid system. On the other hand, it appears to impact on cognitive function by affecting phosphorylation levels of insulin receptor, synapsin 1, and synaptophysin. The present report reviews the recent evidence showing a negative effect of free fructose consumption on central appetite control, as well as cognitive function.
Cross-border mechanisms for Green Intermodal and Multimodal Transport of FRESH products

Fresh Ways has the general objective to promote sustainable transport solutions for high-quality fresh products, reducing the dependency on more harmful transport solutions (sea and road transport) and boosting economic growth in the interested areas.

The project aims to optimize existing passengers’ air routes to ship fresh products in the aircraft holds along with passengers transport between Italy and Greece. By intensifying exchanges between Italy and Greece, Fresh Ways project is willing to increase non-seasonal tourism and deepen south-south connections in the Mediterranean area of Europe.

RESULTS:
Reduce the annual road freight transport loaded in the eligible area by 333 tons, avoiding intensive maritime and/or road transport solutions.
Development of an integrated system to optimize freight management logistics from/to airports and reduce environmental impact of road and maritime transport in the eligible area.
Increase of number of travelers between the two Countries throughout the year.
Transfer main project findings (integrated model, project pilot actions, cross-border platform for logistic management, cross-border supply chin model) and possible best practices to other regions with similar needs.
METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A BINDER AND USE THEREOF

The invention concerns a method for making a binder, especially for mineral wool products comprising the steps of dissolving a particulate mineral material having a glassy amorphous structure in an aqueous solution, nucleating and stabilizing the so obtained solution to form a sol having the desired particle size, and optionally adjusting the dry matter content of the sol. The invention also concerns a method for the production of a mineral wool product using the said binder for binding the fibres.
Warm climate stability of the west antarctic ice sheet in the last interglacial (wacswain)

Recent papers predict the loss of most of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) by 2500 if CO2 emissions and rising global temperatures are not controlled. It is critical to test whether the models making such worrying predictions are realistic. I will do this by obtaining new data from the last interglacial (LIG, 130,000-115,000 years ago) to assess the response of the WAIS to comparable warmth. 

During the LIG, sea level reached 6-9 m higher than today. It is inferred that Antarctic ice sheets contributed several metres of sea level rise, under a climate similar to the one we could be committing ourselves to in the next few centuries.  Most authors assume that the lost ice came mainly from the WAIS.  Models that predict large ice loss in the future also produce a very significant retreat of the WAIS and loss of the Ross and Ronne ice shelves under LIG conditions.

Were the WAIS and Ronne Ice Shelf significantly smaller in the LIG? If so, what was the time course of their retreat and regrowth?  This project will remedy the surprising lack of direct evidence about these questions. I will examine data from ice cores that reach the LIG, drilled on the periphery of the WAIS. I will include retrieval of one new strategically-placed bedrock core, and obtain an isotope profile that will test the potential of another site.  The loss of much of the WAIS would have several effects on peripheral ice caps: glacio-isostatic (GI) uplift and a change in atmospheric circulation would cause a recognisable spatial and temporal pattern of symptoms.  The retreat of the Ronne Ice Shelf would leave a clear signature in marine aerosol concentrations in the ice. By examining changes in water isotopes, sea salt, air content and other proxies in all the cores, in comparison with different model outputs, I will estimate the timing and extent of WAIS retreat and regrowth during the LIG. This will support or question the use of sensitive models to predict future change in the WAIS.
A DEVICE FOR SUCKING GAS AND MIXING UP IN FUEL FLOW

The invention relates to a device for sucking air and mixing it with a liquid fuel flowing in a tubular flow duct. The device has a liquid intake duct (3) and outlet duct (4) and between them a throttle section (1), which forms a substantially reduced flow cross-sectional area for the flow. The throttle section has for the flowing liquid fuel at minimum one throttle duct (6a, 6b), which extends with substantially the same flow cross-sectional area from the point of the closest air supply orifice (21) to a distance of a downstream length (L2) which is at minimum equal to the mean diameter of the flow cross-sectional area (A2a, A2b) of the throttle ducts. The throttle section has transverse gas ducts (2), which open into the throttle ducts (6a, 6b) on the first side of a plane running through the throttle duct center line (8) and which continue as a connecting duct (7) outside the throttle ducts to the opposite side of the said plane and further to the gas/gas mixture source (20).
RAILWAY BEARING BACKING RING

A novel method and apparatus are presented for press fitting a bearing assembly onto a journal in a single press fit operation. A compressible, adhesive gasket affixes the backing ring to the bearing cone of a bearing assembly, facilitating the press fit of the bearing assembly onto a journal. Despite the introduction of the compressible gasket, the bearing stack compressive preload is maintained on the bearing assembly regardless of any degradation in the gasket.
Understanding the nanoscale synaptome architecture of the brain

Synapses play an essential role in all behaviours and damage to synapse proteins results in over a 130 brain disorders. The host Grant lab has developed methods for brain-wide mapping of protein composition at single-synapse resolution, uncovering unexpected diversity. The different synapse types show unique spatiotemporal distributions in the brain across the lifespan, which are altered in genetic models of autism and schizophrenia. Synapse proteins are assembled into multiprotein complexes and supercomplexes, but little is known about their composition and spatial organisation within individual synapses, particularly in the intact brain. In SYNarch I aim to understand this subsynaptic protein architecture, its contribution to the spatiotemporal organisation of synapse diversity, and alteration in disease. The work plan will deliver a depth of skill acquisition integrated across a range of cutting-edge biochemical, molecular imaging, ultrastructural and computational technologies. In WP1 I will optimise use of Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) to probe the sub-10 nm spatial relationship and number of endogenously labelled PSD95 complexes within individual synapses, backed up by complementary super-resolution microscopy techniques (STORM, TIRF) and microfluidics analysis. In WP2, FRET will be integrated with synaptome mapping technology to deliver an atlas of nanoscale information on a brain-wide scale – the PSD nanoscale synaptome architecture (PNSA) of the mouse brain. In WP3 I will uncover how the PNSA is impacted in the Dlg2 schizophrenia mouse model. SYNarch will help to provide new molecular insight into brain function and dysfunction on an unprecedented scale.
The 2009 Philippine Sea Pilot Study/Engineering Test and the 2010 Philippine Sea Experiment: University of Washington cruises

Investigators at the University of Washington's Applied Physics Laboratory collaborated with scientists from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography during the 2009 Philippine Sea Pilot Study/Engineering Test and the 2010 Philippine Sea Experiment. The focus of both efforts was to collect well controlled low-frequency acoustic propagation data and detailed environmental information. The data from these cruises are presently being analyzed in the interests of: horizontal statistics of ocean spice as measured on a towed conductivity-temperature-depth (pressure) chain, fluctuation measures of low-frequency broadband ocean acoustic signals, bottom properties, and associated theoretical developments. This presentation will outline the experimental plans for each year, discuss preliminary analysis results, and provide an introduction for more detailed presentations in the remainder of this session. [Work supported by ONR.]
The Effect of 3 Foot Pads on Plantar Pressure of Pes Planus Foot Type

Many styles of foot pads are commonly applied to reduce immediate pain and pressure under the foot.To examine the effect of 3 different foot pads on peak plantar pressure (PPP) and mean plantar pressure (MPP) under the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) during slow running.A 4 (pad) x 4 (mask) repeated-measures design.University athletic training clinic and fitness facility.20 physically active participants, 12 men (19.7 +/- 1.3 y, 181.5 +/- 6.3 cm, 83.6 +/- 12.3 kg) and 8 women (20.8 +/- 1.5 y, 172.7 +/- 11.2 cm, 69.9 +/- 14.2 kg) with navicular drop greater than or equal to 10 mm, no history of surgery to the lower extremity, and no history of pain or injury to the first MTPJ in the past 6 months.PPP and MPP were evaluated under 4 areas of the foot: the rear foot, lateral forefoot, medial forefoot, and first MTPJ. Four pad conditions (no pad, metatarsal dome, U-shaped pad, and donut-shaped pad) were evaluated during slow running. All measurements were taken on a standardized treadmill using the Pedar in-shoe pressure-measurement system.PPP and MPP in 4 designated foot masks during slow running.The metatarsal dome produced significant decreases in MPP (163.07 +/- 49.46) and PPP (228.73 +/- 63.41) when compared with no pad (P < .001). The U-shaped pad significantly decreased MPP (168.68 +/- 50.26) when compared with no pad (P < .001). The donut-shaped pad increased PPP compared with no pad (P < .001).The metatarsal dome was most effective in reducing both peak and mean plantar pressure. Other factors such as pad comfort, type of activity, and material availability must also be considered. Further research should be conducted on the applicability to other foot types and symptomatic subjects.
The Offshore Resources Scheduling Problem: Detailing a Constraint Programming Approach

The development of maritime oil wells depends on the availability of specialized fleet capable of performing the required activities. In addition, the exploitation of each well can only start when it is connected through pipes to a producing unit. The Offshore Resources Scheduling Problem (ORSP) combines such restrictions with the aim to prioritize development projects of higher return in oil production. In this work, an extended description of the ORSP is tackled with Constraint Programming (CP). Such extension refers to the customization of pipes and to the scheduling of fleet maintenance periods. The use of CP is due to the noted ability of the technique to model and solve large and complex scheduling problems. For the type of scenarios faced by Petrobras, the reported approach was able to quickly deliver good-quality solutions.KeywordsSchedulingTime-interval VariablesWell Developments
The preference‐signaling effect of search

Consumers often make choices in settings where some alternatives are known and additional alternatives can be unveiled through search. When making a choice from a set of alternatives, the manner in which each of these was discovered should be irrelevant from a normative standpoint. By contrast, we propose that consumers infer from their own decisions to search for additional alternatives that previously known alternatives are comparatively less attractive, and that this results in an increase in preference for an alternative precisely because it was initially out of sight (rather than known). Evidence from four experiments provides support for this theorizing, demonstrating that — paradoxically placing an alternative out of sight (while providing the consumer with the opportunity to unveil it) can render that alternative more likely to be chosen. Moreover, the findings indicate that this shift in preferences is driven specifically by a devaluation of alternatives that were known prior to the decision to search. Finally, the preference-signaling effect of search is shown to be persistent in that it systematically influences a consumer's subsequent choices among new alternatives.
APPLIANCE FOR DRYING LAUNDRY

A laundry drying appliance (100) comprising a cabinet (110) having a top (119), a rotating drum (105) accommodated within the cabinet, and a laundry drying air circulation system for circulating drying air though the drum for drying laundry within the drum. The top includes fluid passageways defined thereinside for the circulation of the drying air, and an air-air heat exchanger (535) arranged inside said fluid passageways operable to remove moisture and dehydrate the drying air, a cooling air aspirator (560) for aspirating cooling air (555) from an external environment and causing the cooling air to flow through the air-air heat exchanger for cooling down the drying air and causing the moisture-laden air to condensate, and a perforated top panel (592;1805) having perforations for allowing release of the cooling air to the external environment after the cooling air has passed through the air-air heat exchanger, the perforated top panel defining a garments drying surface adapted to be laid upon garments to be dryed.