SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
La identidad étnica y el orgullo por el Oktoberfest se relacionaron con las percepciones de riesgo de los residentes en tiempos de crisis.

La crisis económica, social y sanitaria surgida a raíz de la Covid-19, despertó el interés de académicos y organizadores de eventos, por conocer las percepciones de los residentes de los destinos, sobre los riesgos y beneficios asociados a eventos de la talla del Oktorbefest (Blumenau, Brasil), y su influencia en las respuestas actitudinales y conductuales en un momento de gran adversidad como este. Esta investigación, explora cómo influye la identidad cultural y la participación de los residentes a un festival, en los riesgos y beneficios percibidos, en caso de que el evento se realice en 2021, aún bajo el impacto de la COVID-19. La investigación utilizó cuestionarios aplicados en línea a una muestra de 600 encuestados. Los resultados de los análisis (Monovariante, Análisis Factorial Exploratorio y Análisis Factorial Confirmatorio/Modelado de Ecuaciones Estructurales) sugieren un vínculo entre los atributos probados. La identidad cultural fortalece sentimientos y creencias positivas que contribuyen a actitudes y comportamientos favorables a los turistas, reduciendo la percepción de riesgo, indicando el deseo de los residentes por la fiesta. La evidencia obtenida en este estudio contribuye a la gestión de eventos de gran escala, destacándose, además, la originalidad de la investigación al realizar la superposición teórica de las dimensiones identidad cultural, pertenencia, orgullo, receptividad, percepción de riesgo y beneficios asociados a las fiestas, estudiadas por separado en investigaciones anteriores.
RETRACTOR

Apparatus for use in an operating theatre equipped with a surgical table, comprises a lifting frame (12) attachable to the surgical table and adapted for lifting a body part of a subject undergoing a surgical procedure upon the surgical table, and comprising an upright support post (18) incorporating a jack (54), and a lifting arm (17) pivotally mounted upon the post, whereby the arm can be turned about the upright support post on thrust bearing (57) to either overhang the surgical table, or be pivoted away to permit access to the surgical table. The arm is adapted to support a retractor that comprises a blade portion incorporating a plurality of independent lighting devices positioned in light ports (71, 72, 73) and configured to provide discrete illumination selectively to zones within the surgical field according to (a) a predetermined sequence programme, or (b) a sequence determined by a user of the retractor.
Smart city navigation tool for the visually impaired

EVA VISION Ltd have developed a voice controlled eyewear based on Augmented Reality (AR) for visually impaired people that recognises objects, texts, signs and verbally describes what it sees. It also works together with Smart City solutions to give a seamless and safe indoor-outdoor navigation experience since the biggest challenge blind people have to face is mobility. 
We have ideated EVA as a global product, able to cope with the expectations and requirements of customers from the European and international markets. EVA is addressed with the European Accessibility Act (EAA), since afford innovative solutions to improve the mobility of citizens with disabilities in order to ensure their equal social participation. In addition, our product will contribute to support the deployment of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS), a milestone initiative of European Commission towards cooperative, connected and automated mobility.
EVA is a wireless, discreet, easy to use wearable technology that makes the invisible audible
The main objective of our EVA project is to commercialize our solution in the market of “Global Assistive Technologies for Visually Impairment”.  Currently, there are an estimated 285 million people to be visually impaired worldwide. From these data 39 million are blind and 246 million have low vision and about more than 20 million are living in the European Union alone. During the commercialisation of our EVA technology we expect to sell more than 9,000 units in five years with a Return of the Investment (ROI) around 5. Initially our target clients will be visually impairment that include legal blindness, people with low vision and sigh loss cause by aging (elderly people) and municipalities and public transports that will allow the use of their installations and infrastructure.
Principles of MSW Landfill Sites’ Placement Depending on Geological and Hydrogeological Conditions of Territories (Based on Moscow Region)

More than 31 billion tons of unutilized waste have accumulated in Russia, and this amount is increasing every year. The dump sites’ locations require profound scientific analysis. When choosing areas for landfill sites with minimal environmental damage to surrounding areas, it is necessary to consider the following aspects: the degree of suitability of natural conditions, the engineering and geological features of the territories, including the lithological, soil, hydrological and hydrogeological, geofiltration conditions of territories, as well as the presence of settlements and sanitary zones around them, etc. At present, the choice of sites for landfills is carried out without engineering and geological surveys, without taking into account the presence of geochemical barriers and the depth to groundwater. The negative impact on the environment of MSW landfills, the design of which was carried out without taking into account the geological structure and hydrogeological conditions of the territories where they were located, was considered.
Bimetallic catalyst knowledge-based development for energy applications

BIKE (BImetallic catalysts Knowledge-based development for Energy applications) is a network for training of T-shaped young promising scientists (early stage researchers, ESRs), who will develop and apply, by an innovative “holistic” approach, the next generation of bimetallic catalysts for energy management, in particular for blue and green hydrogen production processes. BIKE next generation bimetallic catalysts will exhibit superior performance under realistic conditions thanks to the combination of state-of-the-art tools (predictive modelling, advanced characterization, knowledge based design and novel preparation of catalysts, and explorative testing) in a single methodology to fully exploit their added value in a synergistic way. The explosive growth of blue and green hydrogen production in recent years, due to its importance in environment and energy fields, has created a strong need of qualified personnel both in the private industry: a) manufacturing; b) R&D; c) management, and in the public sector i.e. (i) academia, (ii) research centres, including (iii) management. The goal of the BIKE ITN is to address this need by providing a team of 14 qualified ESRs with a comprehensive and application-oriented knowledge of the H2-field, able to span from preparation to characterization, modelling, industrial applications, and marketing of H2-related catalyst materials, and to interact with all the stakeholders working in the field. This goal is achieved by devising a cross sector, application-oriented, multi-disciplinary and synergic intense training plan at 12 European research centres leaders in the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen (FCH) field, in academia and public research institutions (9) and industry (3), integrated with soft skills components, exchange meetings, workshops, schools, courses as appropriate to pursue the BIKE's goal. Industrial members will strongly contribute to cross sector training and validation in industrial environment of BIKE bimetallic catalysts.
ELEMENT FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF A MOVEMENT AND INJECTION VALVE PROVIDED WITH SUCH AN ELEMENT

According to the invention, a clearance compensating transmission element (3) is provided between the piezo actuator (2) and the valve element (5) of a servo valve for an injection valve. Said transmission element (3) comprises a drive piston (31) and a receiving element (32) which engage in a telescopic manner and encompass a chamber (322) containing a hydraulic medium. The gap between the drive piston (31) and the receiving element (32) is dimensioned in such a way that a short-time increase in the pressure in said chamber (322) is not equalised out; longer lasting pressure differences, however, are reduced.
Bioestratigrafía de la Formación Pizarras del Sueve (Ordovícico Medio) en el sector septentrional de la escama de Laviana-Sueve (Zona Cantábrica, Norte de España)

Se presenta el estudio lito y bioestratigráfico de la Formación Pizarras del Sueve en su area tipo de la Zona Cantábrica oriental, a partir de! análisis de nueve perfiles estratigráficos fosilíferos, enclavaclos en sus afloramientos más septentrionales. Estos han posibilitado definir formalrnente la unidacl, constituida esencialrnente por pizarras negras (Miernbros Cerracín y Cofiño), en cuya base pueclen aparecer horizontes de hierro oolítico, separados por un trarno medio de areniscas y pizarras (Miembro Bayo). que alcanzan en conjunto 50-100 m de potencia. El contenido paleontológico es muy notable, identificándose medio centenar de especies de invertebrados marinas (graptolitos, trilobites, ostrácoclos, braquiópodos. rnoluscos, equinodermos) e icnofósiles, a los que se suman de modo preliminar otras setenta especies de microfósiles de pared organica (quitinozoos y acritarcos). Estes últirnos, junto con los graptolitos, aportan informaciones bioestratigraficas muy precisas para la datación y correlación de la formación, cuyo depósito se inicia en el Oretaniense superior tardío (= Abereiddiense superior segun la nueva escala británica), e implica una laguna estratigrafica basal respecto a las cuarcitas de! Arenig.
Cultura para o desenvolvimento sustentável em Salvador (BA): um relato a partir do ensino de direito ambiental em uma universidade privada

O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar resultados de três projetos de ensino e pesquisa, desenvolvidos pelo autor, quando docente da disciplina Direito Ambiental, no período de 2011 a 2017, do Centro Universitário Jorge Amado (UNIJORGE), Salvador, Bahia, Brasil. A metodologia adotada para consolidação do trabalho foi a pesquisa-ação (TRIP, 2005). Os resultados do trabalho foram percebidos em três momentos: Projeto “Cultura para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável”, realizado no Terreiro de Jesus, Pelourinho, Salvador, Bahia (i); Exposição didático-fotográfica semestral dos acadêmicos do curso de Direito, Universidade Jorge Amado, Salvador, Bahia (ii); e, Projeto “As águas da terra de Iemanjá” (iii), Salvador, Bahia, Brasil.
Entrepreneurship Promotion for Susta?nable Development

The purpose of the study is to conduct an in-depth analysis of the degree to which the entrepreneurship factor would enhance sustainable development. The analysis will run a comparative analysis on how the entrepreneurship factors would add value to sustainable economic development. It is  worth mentioning that entrepreneurship is a factor of production per se. The design was based on secondary research but then focused on appropriate data that addressed the research objectives. The main data had been obtained from business and investment reports. On the other hand, the researcher conducted an evaluation of the entrepreneurship factor in sustainable development. In general, a review of relevant literature was undertaken and fundamental issues were identified. The research analysis contains a discussion of the entrepreneurship factor in sustainable development. Particular attention has been given to the contribution entrepreneurial activities have to sustainable economic development. The study also conducts a risk assessment among the three factors of production capital, labour and now entrepreneurship to assess the one that would have minimal risks in as far as sustainable development is concerned. The researcher purports that the entrepreneurship factor can extend quite a number of advantages through innovation, product development, and competitiveness, thus creating a more sustainable development. This research analysis brings together the discussion on the entrepreneurship factor and its relationship with sustainable development. Therefore, it should be a great resource to the managers and policy makers in their quest to enhance sustainable development especially in a strategic context. Keywords : Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Economic Development, Risk Analysis, Research and Development.
The assessment of 24 24-h urine volume by measurement of urine specific gravity with dipstick in adults with nephrolithiasis

Nephrolithiasis is a recurrent disease, and one of the most effective methods for prevention of stone recurrence is increasing the urine output (>2 L/day), but it is difficult to achieve it. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of behavioral intervention by measurement of urine specific gravity using dipstick on 24-h urine volume in first renal stone patients.In this prospective randomize clinical study, 80 adult patients with history of first renal stone were included. Patients were divided into two groups with 40 patients in each group. We explained the importance of high fluid intake and high urine volume in the prevention of renal stones for all patients. Group A patients were trained to measure 24-h urine volume every 15 days, and group B patients were trained to keep urine specific gravity below 1.010 by using dipstick. We measured 24-h urine volume in each group before intervention, and at 3 months and 6 months after intervention and compared them.There were no significant differences between the two groups in 24-h urine volume before intervention (P = 0.41), but it was significant 3 months (P = 0.01) and 6 months (P = 0.01) after intervention. Patients' compliance was 20% in group A and 90% in group B (P < 0.05).The use of behavioral modification with dipstick is an effective method for control and maintenance of optimal urine volume, and it has resulted in more patient compliance for drinking water and is more effective for prevention of renal stone.
Apoyo al mantenimiento de las operaciones de la empresa: Head Art Krzysztof Borkusz

Los problemas de la compañía con el brote de la pandemia: Debido a la pandemia, la compañía canceló el número total de actuaciones, conciertos, eventos, eventos y clientes para composiciones musicales y otras obras artísticas, lo que resultó en una drástica disminución de la facturación. La empresa no puede cumplir sus objetivos a corto y largo plazo debido a la situación pandémica. Al mismo tiempo, existe una alta probabilidad de que la empresa pierda su liquidez, lo que puede resultar en la necesidad de cerrar la empresa. La necesidad de implementar el proyecto: Gracias a la implementación del proyecto, la compañía podrá recaudar fondos para capital de trabajo con el fin de recuperar la liquidez financiera y mantener la empresa.
Synthesis, proapoptotic screening, and structure–activity relationships of novel aza-lupane triterpenoids

Apoptosis is a highly regulated process by which excessive cells are eliminated in order to maintain normal cell development and tissue homeostasis. Resistance to apoptosis often contributes to failure in cancer prevention and treatment. Apoptotic cell death regulators are considered important targets for discovery and development of new therapeutic agents in oncology research. A class of novel aza-lupane triterpenoids were designed, synthesized, and evaluated for antitumor activity against a panel of cancer cell lines of different histogenic origin and for ability to induce apoptosis. 3,30-Bis(aza) derivatives were identified not only to possess improved cytotoxicity compared to the natural product betulinic acid but also to affect cell death predominantly via apoptosis, whereas the mono(aza) derivatives apparently triggered cell death via different, non-apoptotic pathway(s).
Organic fibre based on an epoxy resin and a rheology-controlling agent and corresponding dry goods

The present invention relates to a formulation and to a process which make it possible to produce, using an epoxide resin and an agent for controlling the rheology, on the one hand, and reinforcing fibres, on the other hand, semi-finished products for composites in the form of jointly woven or knitted yarns which make it possible to prepare thermoset materials by simple heating.
Providing a data location assurance service for cloud storage environments

In the cloud storage environment, the geographic location of the data has profound impacts on its privacy and security; it is due to the fact that the data stored on the cloud will be subject to the laws and regulations of the country where it is physically stored. This is one of the main reasons why companies that deal with sensitive data (e.g., health related data) cannot adopt cloud storage solutions. In order to ensure the rapid growth of cloud computing, we need a data location assurance solution which not only works for existing cloud storage environments but also influences those companies to adopt cloud storage solutions. In this paper, we present a Data Location Assurance Service (DLAS) solution for the well-known, honest-but-curious server model of the cloud storage environment; the proposed DLAS solution facilitates cloud users not only to give preferences regarding their data location but also to receive verifiable assurance about their data location from the Cloud Storage Provider (CSP). This paper also includes a detailed security and performance analysis of the proposed DLAS solution. Unlike other solutions, the DLAS solution allows a user to give a negative location preference regarding his/her data and works for CSPs (e.g., Windows Azure) that practice geo-replication of data (to ensure availability of data in case of natural disasters). Our proposed DLAS solution is based on cryptographic primitives such as zero knowledge sets protocol and ciphertext-policy attribute based encryption. According to the best of our knowledge, we are the first to propose a nongeolocation based solution of this kind.
Arterial baroreceptors in the management of systemic hypertension.

Hypertension is a multifactorial disease associated with significant morbidity. Increased sympathetic nervous system activity has been noted as an important etiologic factor and is, in part, regulated by afferent input arising from arterial and cardiopulmonary baroreceptors, activation of which causes inhibition of sympathetic output. It was thought for many years that baroreceptors control only short-term blood pressure changes, a conclusion stemming from observations in sinoaortic denervation (SAD) animal models and the phenomenon of rapid baroreceptor resetting, also seen in animal models. Newer observations, however, indicate that SAD is rather imperfect and resetting is rarely complete. Recent studies reveal that baroreceptors control sympathetic output on a more long-term basis and participate in fluid volume regulation by the kidney, and thus have the potential to adjust blood pressure chronically. Importantly, these findings are consistent with studies and observations in humans. Meanwhile, a model of electrical stimulation of the carotid sinus has been developed and successfully tested in animals. Following these encouraging results human trials to evaluate the clinical application of electrical carotid sinus manipulation in the treatment of systemic hypertension have commenced, and results so far indicate that this represents an exciting potential tool in the clinician's armament against chronic arterial hypertension.<br />
[Fractal features of soil aggregate structure in slope farmland with different de-farming patterns in South Sichuan Province of China].

By using fractal model,this paper studied the fractal dimension of soil aggregate structure (D) in the slope farmland (CK),its 5-year de-farmed Neosinocalamus affinis plantation (NAP),Bambusa pervariabilis×Dendrocalamopsis oldhami plantation (BDP),Alnus crenastogyne + Neosinocalamus affinis plantation (ANP),and abandoned farmland (AFL) in south Sichuan Province of China,and analyzed the relationships between the D and soil physical and chemical properties. In the de-farmed plantations and abandoned farmland,the contents of 0.25 mm soil aggregates and water-stable aggregates were increased significantly,compared with those in the slope farmland. The D was 1.377-2.826,being in the order of NAPBDPANPAFLCK,and decreased with the increasing contents of 0.25 mm soil aggregates and water-stable aggregates. Comparing with CK,de-farming increased the soil natural water content,capillary porosity,and contents of soil organic matter,total N,alkali-hydrolysable N,total P,and total K,and decreased soil bulk density,non-capillary porosity,and aeration porosity. There were close relationships between the fractal dimension of soil aggregate structure and the soil physical and chemical properties. All the results suggested that the de-farming of slope farmland was beneficial to the increase of the contents of 0.25 mm soil aggregates and water-stable aggregates,and the enhancement of soil structure stability. The D could be used as an ideal index to evaluate soil fertility,and planting Neosinocalamus affinis on the de-farming slope farmland was a good measure for the improvement of soil fertility in the research area.
Convenient yet not a convenience sample: Jury pools as experimental subject pools

Scholars greatly benefit from access to convenient, inexpensive data sources. Many researchers rely on student subject pools, a practice that raises concern about the "college sophomore problem," or the possibility that findings from student subjects do not generalize beyond the campus. As an accessible, low cost, and heterogeneous data source, some researchers have used subjects recruited from jury pools, which are drawn from randomly-selected citizens required by law to appear for jury duty. In this paper, we discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this approach. First, we review pragmatic considerations involving access to jury pools, substantive content, the administration of survey-experiments, and the financial costs and benefits of this approach. Next, we present evidence regarding the quality of jury pool samples in terms of response rates, diversity, and representativeness. We conclude that jury pools, given proper attention to their limitations, offer an attractive addition to the viable sources of experimental data.
Integrated Micro-CT and DNA-based study reveals Cenozoic origin of mayfly genus Calliarcys and its systematic position within Leptophlebiinae (Insecta: Ephemeroptera)

Abstract Mayflies (Ephemeroptera) are among the oldest pterygote insects, with the earliest fossils dating back to the Late Carboniferous. Within mayflies, Leptophlebiidae are a highly diverse and widespread group, with approximately 140 genera and 640 species. Whereas taxonomy, systematics, and phylogeny of extant Leptophlebiidae are in the focus of extensive studies, little is known about leptophlebiid fossil taxa. Because fossil remains of Ephemeroptera in sedimentary rocks are relatively rare, inclusions of mayflies in amber are a unique source of information on their evolution and diversity in the past. Leptophlebiidae found in Cenozoic resins mostly belong to the subfamilies Leptophlebiinae (in Eocene Baltic amber) and Atalophlebiinae (in Miocene Dominican and Mexican ambers). In the present contribution, we confirm the first finding of the genus Calliarcys from Eocene Baltic amber by using Micro-CT, which allowed confirming its generic placement by visualizing diagnostic key characters otherwise hidden by a cloud of turbidity. The description and morphological reconstruction of the new fossil species Calliarcys antiquus sp. nov. and new molecular data of the extant Calliarcys humilis Eaton, 1881 from the Iberian Peninsula do not support a distinct subfamily Calliarcyinae, but reveal close relationships to the genera Leptophlebia and Paraleptophlebia, thus suggesting a phylogenetic position of Calliarcys within Leptophlebiinae.