SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Watergate: development of a low-cost solar desalination technology

The Watergate project aims to bring to the market by 2017 the most competitive desalination solution for middle scale applications, a market niche accounting for 900 Million € of annual investment in 2014. Its major value-added lies in the unique combination of a total independence on fossil fuel, the solution requiring only solar energy, and very competitive water costs ranging between 0.80€ and 2€/m3 for applications above 100m3/day. 

The major innovation of Watergate lies in the fact that the whole system “desalination-energy source” has been redesigned, resulting in an integrated system that solves the critical issue of the low efficiency of renewable energy desalination. The value-added of Watergate relies on two pillars: 
- The reduction of the size of the required solar field by more than 20% through a minimization of the energy consumption and a maximization of the energy efficiency; 
- The absorption of the variations in energy intensity, making it possible to work without any complementary energy source. 

The market potential for Watergate is substantial. It will not only target the current low to middle scale market accounting for 500,000 m3/day of yearly installed capacity, it will also boost the development of desalination in energy importing countries: Spain, Malta, Cyprus, Greece and Israel; as well as extend the scope of the market to users with no access to fossil fuel. 

Under Phase 1 of the SME Instrument, the feasibility study will first focus on the definition of the business positioning of Cyrga. The resulting identification of the targeted segments and the relevant business model will make it possible to develop a corresponding marketing strategy and adapt the financial plan, providing the missing parts for the elaboration of a strategic business plan by September 2015. The objective for phase 2 would be to develop a real-life demonstrator, based on a prototype currently under development, which should be achieved by the second half of 2015.
Cryopreservation of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) sperm in large-volume straws: applications for commercial production and gene banking

In our study, we used a full factorial analysis of variance design to examine the effects of diluent [Mounib's sucrose-based diluent+hen's egg yolk (EY) and Hanks' balanced salt solution (HBSS)+EY], freezing rate (−2.5, −5.0 and −7.5 °C min−1) and thawing rate (2.5, 5.0 and 7.5 °C min−1) on motility and velocity of Atlantic cod sperm cryopreserved in 2.5 mL cryogenic straws. We found that post-thaw sperm performance was strongly influenced by the presence of higher-order interactions of the factors we tested. For all models broken down by diluent, the 2.5 °C min−1 thawing rate had the lowest sperm motility recovery index. Mounib's sucrose-based diluent+EY had the highest motility recovery index at all thawing rates. Mean per cent motility for fresh sperm (87.7±2.9%) was not significantly different than of sperm cryopreserved using Mounib's sucrose-based diluent+EY, frozen at −2.5 °C min−1 and thawed at 5.0 °C min−1 (77.1±2.9%). For Mounib's sucrose-based diluent+EY, velocity was significantly higher with sperm thawed at 7.5 °C min−1, than sperm thawed at 2.5 °C min−1, while thawing rate had no effect for HBSS+EY. Our findings have implications for cod mariculture and aiding in conservation efforts for a dominant marine fish species.
Study on sensitivities of Love-wave immunosensors based on SiO2/36°YX-LiTaO3 and ZnO/36°YX-LiTaO3 structures

Love-wave immunosensors based on SiO2/36°YX-LiTaO3 or ZnO/36°YX-LiTaO3 structures coated by special sensitive films have been fabricated and studied experimentally. A theoretical model using the partial wave theory of elastic waves propagating in three-layer structures covered by liquid loads is built up to calculate the sensitivities. To determine the elastic constants of the guiding layers, the phase velocities of the corresponding Love-wave devices are measured by a network analyzer, and the theoretical fitting of the experimental data are carried out. Then the relationships between the sensitivities of the Love-wave immunosensors and normalized thicknesses of the guiding layers are obtained, and there are optimized thicknesses of the guiding layers for getting maximum sensitivities. The experimental measurements and numerical calculations of the sensitivities of the Love-wave immunosensors show that both results are essentially consistent with each other.
Search for axion-like particles at the lhc

Axions and other very light axion-like particles (ALPs) appear in many extensions of the Standard Model and are well motivated theoretically: ALPs can solve the well-known strong CP problem, act as a dark matter candidate and could also explain the famous muon (g-2) discrepancy. The experimental effort to search for ALPs as dark matter candidates is ongoing and has been considerably intensified in recent years, leading to the proposal and construction of a wide range of dedicated experiments. However, none of these dedicated experiments is sensitive to those ALPs that can explain low-energy anomalies such as (g-2). I propose therefore to pioneer an alternative search strategy for axion-like particles via their decay into two photons, using data collected at the Large Hadron Collider. This approach requires fundamental innovations on the photon identification capabilities of the current detectors as well as radically new analysis strategies.

Within the LightAtLHC project, I will study proton-proton and lead-lead collisions, collected during LHC Run-3, and search for Higgs Boson decays in two ALPs as well as the direct production of ALPs via photon fusion and their subsequent decay into two low-energy photons. To achieve the required sensitivity, I will develop highly specialized photon reconstruction algorithms for the ATLAS detector. 
These efforts will largely cover the relevant parameter space, leaving out only a small region. To also close this gap, I will extend the upcoming FASER experiment at the LHC by an innovative presampler detector, which allows for an unambiguous ALPs detection. By the end of the LightAtLHC project, I can either rule out the most promising ALP models in a mass range from 10 MeV to 1 TeV, or discover a new elementary particle.
The evaluation of accuracy of serial rapid HIV test algorithm in the diagnosis of HIV antibodies among pregnant women in south east Nigeria

Accurate HIV testing in pregnancy is critical to the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV infection and linkages to other preventive strategies.This study determined the sensitivity, specificity negative and positive predictive value of serial rapid testing of HIV among pregnant women in Nnewi, south east Nigeria.This was a comparative descriptive study conducted over a 4-month period. Serial rapid testing algorithm was compared with conventional ELISA testing after obtaining informed consents from the pregnant women. All positive and discordant results were confirmed with western blot HIV test. Participants also completed a questionnaire. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 20.A total of 166 pregnant women participated in this study. The mean age of the participants was 29 ± 4.3 years. The HIV prevalence was highest in the 25-29 years category. This was also the modal age category. Majority of the women were multiparous. The prevalence of HIV infection was 12 %. The sensitivity, specificity, negative and positive predictive value of serial rapid HIV testing was 95, 100, 99.3 and 100 % respectively.The sensitivity of the serial rapid test algorithm was high but still lower than the WHO recommended 99 % and above. The 100 % specificity and positive predictive value makes it a good diagnostic test strategy. There is need for regular review of HIV test kits and policy.
SHARED CARE, HOME HAEMODIALYSIS AND THE EXPERT PATIENT

The key emphasis for health care is to increase patient choice whilst improving effectiveness. Our Haemodialysis Unit in the UK improved standards and patient choice by introducing a 'shared-care' programme-a programme that enabled our patients to manage their own care with nursing support.The main aims of the programme were to increase efficiency by reviewing home haemodialysis (HHD) processes, reduce waiting times (mean six months), increase patient choice and implement a self-management programme which could be adapted for any patient.A training package was developed using audit results and consultation with patients. All aspects of renal failure and dialysis were included and a training aid was developed to support the package.Forty-eight percent (69/145) of patients in the unit expressed an interest in taking part in shared care. Thirty-five patients were involved in the pilot, 7 have transferred to HHD, 18 wish to remain in the unit. After training, all patients were able to choose more convenient haemodialysis times. The waiting time for HHD reduced to 10-12 weeks following a seamless transfer from shared care.
Expression analysis in response to low temperature stress in blood oranges: Implication of the flavonoid biosynthetic pathway

The productivity and the geographical distribution of most commercially important Citrus varieties are markedly affected by environmental low temperatures. As gene engineering has been shown to be a favourable alternative to produce germplasm with improved cold tolerance, a broad group of cold regulated genes have been previously identified from several Citrus spp. By contrast, little information regarding the cold stress response of pigmented sweet orange varieties is available although they might provide a pivotal contribution to define the whole events occurring in cold exposed Citrus fruits. In our work, the transcriptome analysis based on subtractive hybridisation was performed in order to emphasise the overall induction in gene expression after the exposure of blood oranges [(Citrus sinensis) L. Osbeck Tarocco Sciara] to low temperature. The cold induction of several gene expressions was then validated by real-time RT-PCR. Overall, we observed the enhancement of transcripts involved in the defence mechanisms against oxidative damage, osmoregulating processes, lipid desaturation as well as many ESTs implicated in the primary and secondary metabolisms. In particular, the results show that cold stress induces transcriptomic modifications directed towards the increase of flavonoid biosynthesis, including those reactions involved in anthocyanin biosynthesis, as well as of the metabolic pathways supplying it. By comparing the blood orange response to cold stress with those of other plant sources, such as grapefruit, it seems to be similar to that of the chilling acclimated species. Interestingly, among the genes encoding for the regulatory proteins, several transcription factors have been identified for the first time as cold responsive genes in plants, indicating novel investigation lanes which should receive special attention in the future.
METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING SLEEP DEPRIVATION-BASED YIN-DEFICIENCY FIRE-EXCESS TYPE ORAL ULCER ANIMAL MODEL

The present disclosure relates to a method for establishing an oral ulcer animal model with Yin-deficiency and fire-excess syndrome based on sleep deprivation, comprising the following steps of: burning buccal mucosa of a rat with phenol to cause a white injury, and obtaining the oral ulcer animal model after 24-48 h; placing the animal model in a sleep deprivation device for 2-7 days; wherein the device is composed of a mouse box in which a plurality of platforms with a diameter of 4-8 cm are arranged at an interval of 10-20 cm from each other; and water is filled among the platforms, and the platforms are about 0.1-2 cm higher than a water surface. The present disclosure overcomes the defects of single evaluation index, short model duration, and unconformity of etiology and clinic existed in the prior art.
Casino and club type game of chance requiring forecast bets on winning aces and winning track

1,070,900. Games of chance. H. H. PLATT. April 2, 1966. No. 14731/66. Heading A6H. Apparatus for use in a game of chance comprises the playing area shown, staking panels, a pack of 26 cards, 13 having the number 1 on a yellow ground and 13 having the number 1 on a green ground, 2 markers to indicate movement up the tracks and 4 discs to cover the ace symbols at the head of the playing area. The colour code in the figure is a red, b yellow, c green and d black. In play a marker is placed in the start position of each track, the cards are shuffled and placed in the action area. The banker turns the cards in sequence and moves the marker, up the tracks by one position for each appropriate card. The game ends when one marker reaches the top position. Before the game, players place bets with the banker that the two markers will coincide at one or more of the ace positions. A disc being placed over the symbol at the head of the playing area when this occurs. Various betting combinations are described.
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING OF A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE USING TIMING ADVANCE MULTILATERATION

A wireless communication device sends positioning messages on the random access channels in two or more cells of a wireless communication network, where the messages exhibit one or more characteristics enabling the network to differentiate them as positioning messages rather than access messages (604). Correspondingly, the network uses the received messages as a basis for estimating timing advance values for the device with respect to the two or more cells (606), and it commonly links the cell- specific timing advance values to a device identifier included in the positioning messages by the device (608). The inclusion of the device identifier allows a positioning node to recognize the timing advance values as being associated with the same wireless communication device, for use in multilateration-based positioning estimation.
Characteristics and seasonal variation of organic matter in PM2.5 at a regional background site of the Yangtze River Delta region, China

One hundred and ten seasonal PM2.5 samples were collected at Lin'an (LA), a regional background site in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region of China, to study the chemical composition, seasonal variation and sources of carbonaceous aerosols in the YRD region. Concentrations of organic carbon (OC), elemental carbon (EC), water-soluble organic carbon (WSOC) and composition of solvent-extractable organic compounds (SEOC) including n-alkanes, hopanes, PAHs, n-fatty acids and levoglucosan were analyzed. Back trajectory and potential source contribution function (PSCF) analysis were conducted to identify the possible source areas of PM2.5 at LA. PM2.5 concentration at LA ranged from 15.7 μg m−3 to 182.1 μg m−3, with an annual average of 59.7 μg m−3. A large part of the total carbon (OC + EC, 11.8 μg m−3) was water-soluble (42% in winter and spring, 56% in summer and 49% in autumn). SEOC concentration showed distinct seasonal variation of higher in winter and lower in summer. The average concentrations of n-alkanes and PAHs in winter (105 ng m−3 and 55 ng m−3 respectively) were 5 and 8 times of that in summer. Diagnostic ratios of PAHs and PSCF analysis suggested that vehicle emission was not the main source of PAHs at LA. Based on the levoglucosan concentration (annual average of 136 ng m−3), more than 15% of the OC at LA was from biomass burning. This data set provides useful information for the understanding of the characteristics of PM2.5 in the YRD region.
BCL6

BCL6 is a transcriptional repressor which has emerged as a critical regulator of germinal centers (GC), the sites where B cells are selected based on the production of antibodies with high affinity for the antigen. BCL6 is also a frequently activated oncogene in the pathogenesis of human B cell lymphomas, most of which derive from the GC B cells. A thorough understanding of the biological role of BCL6 in normal B cell development and lymphomagenesis depends upon the identification of the full set of genes that are targets of its transcriptional regulatory function. Recently, the identification of BCL6 targets has been implemented with the use of genome-wide chromatin immunoprecipitation and gene expression profiling approaches. A large set of promoters have been shown to be physically bound by BCL6, but only a fraction of them appears to be subjected to transcriptional repression in GC B cells. This set of BCL6 targets points to a number of cellular functions which are likely to be directly controlled by BCL6 during GC development, including activation, survival, DNA-damage response, cell cycle arrest, cytokine-, toll-like receptor-, TGFbeta-, WNT-signaling, and differentiation. Overall, BCL6 is revealing its dual role of "safe-keeper" in preventing centroblasts from responding to signals leading to a premature exit from the GC and of contributor to lymphomagenesis by allowing the instauration of conditions favorable to malignant transformation.
Rethinking the health experience and active lifestyles of chinese students

Rethinking the Health Experience and Active Lifestyles of Chinese Students
Rising immigration rates into the European Union (EU) has brought increased cultural and linguistic diversity, but also
increasing levels of inequalities and the associated challenges of their alleviation. The promotion of physical activity as part
of a healthy lifestyle, particularly for the young, is an important part of the European policy to address health inequalities.
Minority ethnic youth are amongst those groups with the lowest levels of physical activity, and are identified as a ‘risk’ group
in ‘problem-orientated’, ‘deficit’ (and Western) approaches. Chinese youth is a specific group within this physically inactive
category, and yet have rarely been the focus of research or policy initiatives. Although described by teachers as ‘model
minorities’ - hardworking high achievers - in physical education, health and physical activity (PEHPA), little is known about
Chinese youth’s physical activity involvement, or what might represent best practice in PEHPA promotion for this group.
Using innovative, participatory methodologies, this research will map the influences on Chinese youth’s needs, meanings,
and experiences in PEHPA, create strength-based, new knowledge that goes beyond existing ‘deficit’ approaches to inform
strategies to promote their health and physical activity, and develop best practice guidelines for schools and communities.
The training through research will be within the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) research centre at Leeds Beckett
University, one of the largest groupings of internationally renowned experts in the field, with supervision from the Centre
head whose research programme provides an ideal match to the training requirements of the proposed research. The
training will specifically extend the applicant’s theoretical expertise in contemporary theorising of ethnicity, race,
intersectionality and inclusion/promotion; develop expertise in innovative research
FRICTION DEVICE FOR A TORSIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER

The invention relates to a friction device (20) for a torsional vibration damper (10), comprising at least two friction elements (26) which can be moved independently of each other at least in the circumferential direction about a main rotation axis (14) and can be actuated via a primary-side control (28), and complementary secondary-side friction surfaces (30) which can be actuated via a secondary-side control (32) and on which rests in each case a friction element (26) with friction. The invention further relates to torsional vibration dampers and to a method for mounting a friction device of a torsional vibration damper.
Momento Numérico - Tecnologias Inovadoras para a produção de mobiliário

O projeto consiste num investimento em inovadoras tecnologias de produção de mobiliário, com maior automação e eficiência do processo produtivo, robotização e introdução de novos produtos e sistemas de montagem de mobiliário absolutamente pioneiros no mercado nacional e internacional.
AURA

THE RIGHT TO USE THE ‘CROATIAN QUALITY’ SIGN MEANS THE CONFIRMATION OF THE LONG STANDING OPERATION, BECAUSE WE INVEST A GREAT DEAL IN THE SELECTION OF RAW MATERIALS. OUR AIM IS THAT OUR PRODUCTS BE RECOGNISED AS HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTS, LEADING TO INCREASED SALES. A TARGET GROUP OF BUYERS IS TOURISTS WHO BUY OUR PRODUCTS IN SEASONAL DELICACIES. OUR PRODUCTS ARE ALSO SOLD IN REPUTABLE RESTAURANTS AND HOTELS ACROSS CROATIA, WHERE WE ALSO WANT TO BE RECOGNISED AS A QUALITY BRAND.
Glycine311, a determinant of paxilline block in BK channels: a novel bend in the BK S6 helix

The tremorogenic fungal metabolite, paxilline, is widely used as a potent and relatively specific blocker of Ca2+- and voltage-activated Slo1 (or BK) K+ channels. The pH-regulated Slo3 K+ channel, a Slo1 homologue, is resistant to blockade by paxilline. Taking advantage of the marked differences in paxilline sensitivity and the homology between subunits, we have examined the paxilline sensitivity of a set of chimeric Slo1/Slo3 subunits. Paxilline sensitivity is associated with elements of the S5–P loop–S6 module of the Slo1 channel. Replacement of the Slo1 S5 segment or the second half of the P loop results in modest changes in paxilline sensitivity. Replacing the Slo1 S6 segment with the Slo3 sequence abolishes paxilline sensitivity. An increase in paxilline affinity and changes in block kinetics also result from replacing the first part of the Slo1 P loop, the so-called turret, with Slo3 sequence. The Slo1 and Slo3 S6 segments differ at 10 residues. Slo1-G311S was found to markedly reduce paxilline block. In constructs with a Slo3 S6 segment, S300G restored paxilline block, but most effectively when paired with a Slo1 P loop. Other S6 residues differing between Slo1 and Slo3 had little influence on paxilline block. The involvement of Slo1 G311 in paxilline sensitivity suggests that paxilline may occupy a position within the central cavity or access its blocking position through the central cavity. To explain the differences in paxilline sensitivity between Slo1 and Slo3, we propose that the G311/S300 position in Slo1 and Slo3 underlies a structural difference between subunits in the bend of S6, which influences the occupancy by paxilline.
support for maintaining Mercado sc

Due to the epidemic situation and restrictions on the possibility of catering activities in accordance with the Ordinance of the Minister of Health of 13-03-2020, there was a decrease of more than 90 % in revenue in April 2020 compared to the average monthly revenue in the previous year and the first two months of that year. The aid requested will be used to rebuild working capital and to cover losses caused by operating restrictions during the epidemic.
Can stress‐timing and syllable‐timing be perceived?

The listeners’ ability to classify languages as stress‐ or syllable‐timed was indirectly tested in two experiments. In the first, American, Greek, and Korean listeners rated low‐pass filtered utterances of English, German, Greek, Italian, Korean, and Spanish for similarity to a series of non‐speech trochees, using a 7‐point scale. In a second experiment (with English listeners), low‐pass filtering was replaced by “sasasa” (in which consonantal intervals are replaced by [s] and vocalic intervals by [a]); stimuli either retained their original F0 or had flat F0. Stress‐timed English and German were expected to be rated more similar to the trochee series, since their rhythm is based on the alternation of stressed and unstressed syllables and is thus akin to trochees; low ratings were expected for syllable‐timed Spanish and Italian, and intermediate ratings for (unclassified) Korean and Greek. Ratings did not support rhythm class distinctions: English was rated least trochee‐like by all listener groups, and the other five languages were rated similarly to each other. Further, intonation played a more important role in classification than previously expected. Overall, the results cast doubt on the impressionistic basis of rhythm classes and more generally on the idea that speech rhythm can be equated with timing.