SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Environmental impact of historical harbour city Zadar (Croatia) on the composition of marine sediments and soils

Sediment samples and soils along the coast line of the Adriatic Sea were sampled along a transect near the coast line at Zadar/Croatia, ranging from north-western suburbs via the historical centre and the industrial area to south-east suburbs. The sediments were dominated by carbonates and clay minerals, and contaminations with Cd-Cu-Pb-Zn-TOC (total organic carbon) at the historical centre and the industrial site were detected, as well as P and Mo input at the mouth of a small creek, probably from agriculture. No trends between the composition of surface and subsurface sea sediments were seen. At the historic harbour site, total element concentrations versus grain size showed a minimum in the fine silt fraction for most of the elements analysed. The soil samples behind the shoreline were not carbonaceous, but dominated by Fe-Al- oxides, some contained high levels of Be-Cd-Cu-Sn-Zn. Surprisingly, high TOC values within the soils might be assigned to human impacts, not to humus. Contrary to data from street dust samples from Seoul city/Korea, which were measured within our laboratory at the same time, Pt-Ir-Au were at ambient levels due to the limited use of catalysts in cars in the Zadar area at the time of sampling.
Paraconsistent Probabilities: Consistency, Contradictions and Bayes’ Theorem

This paper represents the first steps towards constructing a paraconsistent theory of probability based on the Logics of Formal Inconsistency (LFIs). We show that LFIs encode very naturally an extension of the notion of probability able to express sophisticated probabilistic reasoning under contradictions employing appropriate notions of conditional probability and paraconsistent updating, via a version of Bayes’ theorem for conditionalization. We argue that the dissimilarity between the notions of inconsistency and contradiction, one of the pillars of LFIs, plays a central role in our extended notion of probability. Some critical historical and conceptual points about probability theory are also reviewed.
High performance laser-based additive manufacturing

HIPERLAM is an SME driven Research and Innovation Action (RIA) well-aligned to the Factories of the Future (FoF) Initiative with a strong emphasis upon demonstrating superior cost and speed performance in end-to-end processes featuring laser-based additive manufacturing in two key applications requiring high resolution printed conductive metallic lines, namely laser printed RFID antenna and laser printed Fingerprint sensors. Existing subtractive top-down process will be replaced by HIPERLAM’s additive process for both Applications. Process maps illustrate the existing multiple processing steps compared to HIPERLAM’s significantly fewer steps.  Real-time diagnostics are included and Modelling investigations will be undertaken to support optimisation. The promise of HIPERLAM’s high resolution laser based additive manufacturing solutions is to transform the manufacturing processing speed by 10x for laser printed RFID antenna (Application 1) and 5x in the case of the lead-time for laser printed fingerprint sensor design (Application 2). Similarly, HIPERLAM promises to reduce costs by 20x and 50% respectively for Application 1 and Application 2. HIPERLAM features high resolution LIFT Printing and Laser Sintering utilising novel high viscous inks to achieve printed conductive metallic structures down to 10 µm resolution over large areas (10 to 1000 cm2) suitable for scale-up to full production. The targeted applications address global market needs and will support mainstream adoption of AM processes in EU industry by displacing existing processes with smart, flexible, digitally enabled manufacturing technology. HIPERLAM business cases promise significant revenue growth in both application spaces and in the potential for consortium partners to establish themselves in pre-eminent positions in high resolution, low cost, high throughput AM technology.
The Effect of Ethanolic Extract of Garcinia Kola on the Sperm Parameters and Histology of the Testis of Male Wistar Rats

The Garcinia kola seeds have in times past been seen to possess a natural aphrodisiac effect as well as have protective and therapeutic effects amongst a host of other effects. This study however evaluated the effects of ethanolic extracts of the Garcinia kola seeds on the sperm parameters and histology of the testis in varying doses in adult male wistar rats. Fifteen adult male wistar rats within the weight range of between 140-290g were designated into three groups A, B and C of five animals each. Groups A and B received the ethanolic extracts of Garcinia kola orally as 400mg and 200mg respectively for a period of twenty-eight days while the Group C served as the control group still within this stipulated time. Twenty-four hours after the last oral administration, the animals were anaesthetized with diethyl ether and dissected for testis harvesting. The sperm parameters revealed that those of Group A had decreased sperm count and sperm motility than other groups and the Group C had the least amount of sperm morphological defects. The histological results further revealed that Group A had a slight disorientation and interstitial congestion of the cells, the Group B showed a normal interstitial space with few numbers of matured spermatozoa and regeneration of the germinal epithelium. This study therefore suggests that excessive consumption of Garcinia kola seeds could lead to an increased damaging effect on the sperm parameters as well as structure of the testis and therefore it should be advised against. Keywords : Aphrodisiac, Garcinia kola , Sperm parameters, Testis, Wistar rats.
The effect of superoxide dismutase mimetic and catalase on the quality of postthawed goat semen

Manganese(III) meso-tetrakis(N-ethylpyridinium-2-yl)porphyrin chloride (MnTE) is a cell-permeable superoxide dismutase mimetic agent which can convert superoxide to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Supplementation of MnTE to a commercial semen extender can protect sperm from superoxide but not H2O2. Therefore, we proposed that addition of catalase (0.0, 200, or 400 IU/mL) in combination with MnTE (0.1 μM) may further improve the cryopreservation efficiency of goat semen in commercially optimized freezing media such as Andromed. Therefore, ejaculates were obtained from three adult bucks twice a week during the breeding season and diluted with Andromed supplemented with or without MnTE and catalase and were frozen in liquid nitrogen. Sperm parameters and reactive oxygen species contents were evaluated 2 hours after dilution (before freezing) and after freezing/thawing. The results revealed that all the treatments significantly (P ≤ 0.05) improved sperm motility, viability, and membrane integrity after freezing and reduced reactive oxygen species content compared with the control group, but maximum improvement was obtained in MnTE + 400 IU/mL catalase. In addition, supplementation with these antioxidants significantly (P ≤ 0.05) increases the cleavage rate after IVF. In conclusion, the results of present study suggest that addition of antioxidant MnTE or catalase to commercial optimized media, such as Andromed, improves total motility, membrane integrity, and viability of goat semen samples after thawing. But the degree of improvement for these parameters significantly (P ≤ 0.05) higher when MnTE and catalase were simultaneously added to the cryopreservation media.
3D Model Based on Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) Case study: The Cangkuang Temple, Garut District, West Java, Indonesia

The subject of the  investigation reported in this paper is  the visualization of three-dimensional (3D) surface models in a 3D mapping survey using terrestrial laser scanning (TLS). The Cangkuang Temple nearby Garut City was chosen as the object. The laser technology instruments used were a Topcon GLS-1000 (Geodetic Laser Scanner) and a Topcon IS (Image Station). Twelve points at  the same position in each 3D surface model  were selected.  The coordinate system of the IS was then transformed into the coordinate system of the GLS-1000 using a 3D similarity transformation model. The 3D distances were calculated for each model.  Differences  in distance were considered as errors  in the x, y,  and z  direction.  The standard deviation of the  distance differences was ±0.301 m. Some of the distance differences did not fall within the range of tolerances (about 15%). The 3D surface model visualization of the Cangkuang Temple that was created from the GLS-1000 data was more precise than the one created from the IS data. In the future, such 3D surface model visualizations could be used for documentation, preservation and reconstruction of heritage buildings.
PROTOART: PROTOTIPAGEM 3D AVANÇADA E MODELAGEM PARA A INTEGRAÇÃO DE BORDADOS E ACESSÓRIOS DE ALTO DESIGN PARA PERSONALIZAÇÃO EM MASSA

A APLICAÇÃO DE TÉCNICAS DE MODELAGEM E IMPRESSÃO 3D PARA O DESIGN DE BORDADOS E ACESSÓRIOS DE MODA COM ALTO CONTEÚDO DE DESIGN PARA «PERSONALIZAÇÃO EM MASSA» EM ÓTICA DE TIPO INDUSTRIAL. NO PROJETO O POTTE É COMBINADO
Clément Marot and Religion

[A far-reaching analysis of Clement Marot’s poetry (mainly his Psalm paraphrases) shows that this poet was much more than a frivolous court poet; he was touched by the humanist yearning to restore old texts (in this case the Jewish Psalter) to their original glory. In his translations he was inspired by Martin Bucer’s Commentary., A far-reaching analysis of Clement Marot’s poetry (mainly his Psalm paraphrases) shows that this poet was much more than a frivolous court poet; he was touched by the humanist yearning to restore old texts (in this case the Jewish Psalter) to their original glory. In his translations he was inspired by Martin Bucer’s Commentary.]
SYSTEM AND METHODS TO EFFECT RETURN OF A CONSUMER PRODUCT

A network server (120) is provided which effects the return of a consumer product. The network server is adapted to present to a client (100) located on the network one or more form pages adapted to elicit consumer information including an identification of the consumer product to be returned and an identification of the present location of the consumer product. The server can receive the consumer information and transmit to the client shipping label data (170) which includes an identification of a destination for the comsumer product and of a carrier service. The destination is selected in accordance with the consumer information and without regard to where the consumer product was purchased.
A method for under-sampled ecological network data analysis: plant-pollination as case study

In this paper, we develop a method, termed the Interaction Distribution (ID) method, for analysis of quantitative ecological network data. In many cases, quantitative network data sets are under-sampled, i.e. many interactions are poorly sampled or remain unobserved. Hence, the output of statistical analyses may fail to differentiate between patterns that are statistical artefacts and those which are real characteristics of ecological networks. The ID method can support assessment and inference of under-sampled ecological network data. In the current paper, we illustrate and discuss the ID method based on the properties of plant-animal pollination data sets of flower visitation frequencies. However, the ID method may be applied to other types of ecological networks. The method can supplement existing network analyses based on two definitions of the underlying probabilities for each combination of pollinator and plant species: (1), pi,j: the probability for a visit made by the i’th pollinator species to take place on the j’th plant species; (2), qi,j: the probability for a visit received by the j’th plant species to be made by the i’th pollinator. The method applies the Dirichlet distribution to estimate these two probabilities, based on a given empirical data set. The estimated mean values for pi,j and qi,j reflect the relative differences between recorded numbers of visits for different pollinator and plant species, and the estimated uncertainty of pi,j and qi,j decreases with higher numbers of recorded visits.
European guide and recommendations for the combined funding of large-scale rdi initiatives

The rationale for EU-GREAT originates from the observation that more budget is needed and public and private sectors must join forces to increase the number of large-scale RDI initiatives in Europe, in order to ultimately boost the commercialisation of new technologies, products and services able to strengthen the competitive-edge of the European Industry while, at the same time, solve Europe’s societal challenges.
The overall objective of the project is to identify the key issues required to combine different funding mechanisms and support the scale up of research into market through large scale RDI initiatives. The expected impact of the project is to provide guidelines and initiate the development of RDI initiatives that combine different funding mechanisms.. This will be facilitated with: 
1. Identification of the key issues that are hindering setting up investment plans for large scale RDI initiatives. 
2. Creating an overview of public as well as private investment sources. 
3. Assessment of the (miss)match between demand and supply of funding.
4. Hands-on analysis and elaboration of concrete plans for investment, for at least 4 typical cases.
5. Manuals for (consortia of) organizations on how to create combined funding schemes for large RDI projects focusing on pilot production.
6. Recommendations for policy representatives on how to create and align combined funding schemes.
7. Raise awareness and knowledge among industrial players, policy-makers and other actors engaged in large-scale RDI initiatives on the problems and solutions to combining funding from different public and private sources.
EU-GREAT! consortium is a strong mix of research, industry and public authorities – key to any innovation value chain. The success of EU-GREAT! is based upon the ability of the consortium as a whole to engage stakeholders in the project as well as their experience in establishing and operating large-scale RDI initiatives.
The Impact Of Decision-Making On Production Activities

This study used control theory to model sales planning, long-term planning, rolling planning, materials planning, short-term planning, manufacturing, delivery and sale, and investigated how factors required for decision-making in each planning phase impact the overall planning through simulations. To find the degree of impact each phase has on the overall plan, the investigation method involved used each factor of planning as a variable in the control model. And the differences in results between impacts, when simulated by individually making them into constants and when simulated as a variable, were calculated. The findings of this study are considered to contribute to enhance corporate competitiveness by enabling appropriate planning, production equipment and technologies for production activities which actually produce profit.
An Analysis of Insider Trading in the Credit Derivatives Market Using the Event Study Methodology

Purpose: In this paper I investigate the information fl ow between the credit default swap market and the stock market as well as insider trading in the credit default swap market. Methodology: For my analysis I use the event study methodology. Using the event study methodology I calculate abnormal stock returns and abnormal credit default swap premium changes. The analysis is based on 175,874 observations collected for 92 companies between the years 2001 and 2010. Findings: The results show that the information fl ow from the credit default swap market to the stock market is the most signifi cant in terms of negative rating outlooks. The information fl ow is much less signifi cant in relation to negative surprises during announcements of annual fi nancial results and rating upgrades. Evidence of insider trading is also most evident with reference to negative rating outlooks. Additionally, a distinctive feature of the credit default swap market and the stock market is the asymmetric response to negative and positive credit information. Research limitations: The event study methodology does not consider other potentially important reasons for the information fl ow between markets than the ones actually investigated. The credit events and credit risk information used in this research are just a proposal and can be extended by future researchers. Originality: This paper discusses a new research area. The main research area in terms of insider trading is still the stock market, with special focus on the US market. I decided to explore the insider trading phenomenon in the credit default swap market. I only considered contracts that are quoted with reference to European underlying assets. This part of the fi nancial market is attractive in terms of economic research as credit derivatives are more commonly used not only in North America but also in Europe.
ROTATING BLADE MECHANISM FOR CLEANING CYLINDRICAL SENSORS

The subject disclosure relates to features that facilitate the automatic cleaning of optical sensors and in particular Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensors used in autonomous vehicle deployments. The disclosed technology includes a sensor cleaning apparatus (300) having a housing (304), wherein the housing is configured to be rotatably coupled to an optical sensor (302), a wiper blade (306) coupled to the housing, wherein the wiper blade is disposed at a downward angle relative to a top-surface of the optical sensor, and one or more nozzles (308) disposed within the wiper blade, wherein the nozzles are configured to apply compressed gas to a surface of the optical sensor.
Empathy and the wounded healer: a mixed-method study of patients and doctors views on empathy.

Empathy is increasingly being recognized as a crucial component for an effective doctor-patient relationship. Using a mixed method approach, we surveyed 125 patients and 361 medical practitioners (doctors and medical students) views of the doctor-patient relationship. We qualitatively assessed patients' views of what constituted a good doctor and qualitatively measured empathy using a validated scale in medical practitioners. Patients desire a doctor that is both clinically proficient 66 (55%) and caring 32 (27%). Doctors who have a personal experience of illness have a statistically higher empathy score. These doctors may be well placed to help develop and foster empathy in our profession.
Miniaturized system for screening of primary cells based on droplet microarray

Current cell screening systems based on microtiter plates are mainly used to perform drug discovery experiments. However, performing a larger number of therapeutic tests on patient derived (primary) cells is yet impossible due to the high consumption of reagents and cells when using microplates. In the clinical context, personalized drug screenings for optimal medical treatment are not possible due to the scarcity of precious primary cells. In pre-clinical drug discovery, the extremely high cost of primary cells limits the innovation potential as researchers hardly have access to screening models which are relevant for human physiology. The possibility to use scarce cell types like primary cells or stem cells therefore is the future of basic life science research, drug discovery (replacing animal models) as well as personalized medicine applications (individual precision therapies) and will have significant impact for a healthy society. Further miniaturization of current assays would inevitably allow the wide use of scarce cell types and at the same time reduce costs, increase throughput, and increase biological relevance of screening results. DMA allows researchers and clinicians to perform meaningful experiments with primary cells and circulating tumor cells – alternative technologies hardly work with low cell numbers.
EC funding Phase 2 will allow Aquarray to mass produce its offer – the DMA Cartridge and also the disruptive Cell Screening System that integrates the DMA Cartridge with a nanoliter dispenser, an incubator and a read-out apparatus. Aquarray’s disruptive business model will employ a B2B direct sales of the DMA Slides and the Screening System, and at the same time sales can be maximized through partnerships with companies selling liquid nano-dispensers such as Dispendix and Labcyte. We are expected to generate €167M revenues by 2025 capturing 9.37% of the market.
Watching the Low-Frequency Motions in Aqueous Salt Solutions: The Terahertz Vibrational Signatures of Hydrated Ions

The details of ion hydration still raise fundamental questions relevant to a large variety of problems in chemistry and biology. The concept of water "structure breaking" and "structure making" by ions in aqueous solutions has been invoked to explain the Hofmeister series introduced over 100 years ago, which still provides the basis for the interpretation of experimental observations, in particular the stabilization/destabilization of biomolecules. Recent studies, using state-of-the-art experiments and molecular dynamics simulations, either challenge or support some key points of the structure maker/breaker concept, specifically regarding long-ranged ordering/disordering effects. Here, we report a systematic terahertz absorption spectroscopy and molecular dynamics simulation study of a series of aqueous solutions of divalent salts, which adds a new piece to the puzzle. The picture that emerges from the concentration dependence and assignment of the observed absorption features is one of a limited range of ion effects that is confined to the first solvation shell.
Amber-Ring — un marchio moderno e design — un aumento del potenziale di esportazione dell'azienda, l'internazionalizzazione e la promozione dei prodotti sui mercati esteri.

Number_reference_aid_programma: Sa 42799(2015/X) Finalità degli aiuti pubblici:_art.19 Questo progetto è previsto per l'attuazione nell'ambito della sottomisura 3.3.3 del sostegno OP IR per le PMI nella promozione dei marchi di prodotti — Vai al Brand-Programme del settore Fashion Polska. Il calendario previsto delle attività in linea con il volume di attività disponibili nel programma summenzionato. Le attività previste si concentreranno sulla costruzione di una posizione stabile e forte nei mercati cinese e statunitense, costituendo i mercati lungimiranti dell'azienda e riconoscendo il mercato giapponese. Inoltre, l'azienda prevede di svolgere compiti volti a rafforzare la propria presenza sul mercato tedesco. Al fine di garantire l'ottimizzazione del progetto, tenendo conto del principio di spesa ragionevole e razionale dei fondi, il richiedente ha pianificato azioni nell'ambito del progetto, vale a dire: partecipazione a fiere selezionate, acquisto di servizi di formazione e consulenza nel campo del funzionamento sui mercati futuri, partecipazione alla missione aziendale, presentazione di prodotti e altre attività di marketing, ad esempio preparazione di presentazioni video dell'azienda o di materiale pubblicitario dedicato. Il progetto sarà attuato sulla base delle proprie risorse finanziarie e non metterà a repentaglio la liquidità finanziaria della società. I dati finanziari indicano che il budget delle attività previste per gli anni successivi non supera un terzo degli utili lordi della società, il che garantisce che il richiedente sia in grado di svolgere correttamente e in modo affidabile l'intero progetto e garantire la sostenibilità dei suoi risultati. Il richiedente dispone di risorse umane e organizzative sufficienti per realizzare il progetto e il gruppo di progetto ha le competenze necessarie per la sua corretta e tempestiva attuazione. Il metodo adottato di gestione del progetto è adeguato al suo ambito di applicazione e la ripartizione dei ruoli e dei compiti è ottimale, che consente di prendere decisioni chiave in modo efficiente e garantisce un adeguato monitoraggio e supervisione dello stato di avanzamento del progetto. Le competenze dei manager si basano su 17.