SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
LIPOPOLYSACCHARIDE AND NATURAL FACTOR COMPOSITIONS FOR ANTI-TUMOR THERAPY AND METHOD OF TREATMENT

Bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) can be used to induce release of factors into the serum enabling rejection of tumors and increasing the efficacy of added anti-tumor agents. Thus exogenous TNF, when used together with LPS or other factors induced by LPS can be used at lower non-toxic doses to cause tumor rejection. These factors can be combined in anti-tumor therapy with other chemotherapeutic agents such as indomethacin or cyclophosphamide or natural agents such as platelet factor 4 which block negative feedback responses suppressing the immune system, thereby mediating the body resistance to the therapy.
F 0 estimation using SRH based on TV-CAR speech analysis

This paper proposes novel robust speech F 0 estimation using SRH (Summation Residual Harmonics) based on TV-CAR (Time-Varying Complex AR) analysis. We have already proposed robust F 0 estimation based on the TV-CAR analysis in which weighted auto-correlation for complex residual signals is used as the criterion. In the SRH method, the criterion is calculated from LP residual signals. The criterion is summation of residual spectrum value for harmonics. In this paper, we propose SRH-based F 0 estimation based on the TV-CAR analysis, in which the criterion is calculated from the complex AR residual. Since complex AR residual provides higher resolution of spectrum, the criterion might be effective for F 0 estimation. The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method performs better than conventional methods.
Boosting innovation through new cluster concepts in support of emerging issues and cross-sectoral themes

Clusters are part of the new economic environment, but often miss the dynamism which is needed for innovation. New cluster concepts which upgrade clusters & cluster policies are needed. Central European governments need to increase the effectiveness of their policies in this area to secure further development and competitiveness. The policy frameworks on cluster and innovation policy need to be upgraded accordingly to enable excellence in cluster performance. CluStrat project has the objective to improve these framework conditions for innovation as well as those of the generation and application of knowledge in the central Europe.
Data-Driven Guides: Supporting Expressive Design for Information Graphics

In recent years, there is a growing need for communicating complex data in an accessible graphical form. Existing visualization creation tools support automatic visual encoding, but lack flexibility for creating custom design; on the other hand, freeform illustration tools require manual visual encoding, making the design process time-consuming and error-prone. In this paper, we present Data-Driven Guides (DDG), a technique for designing expressive information graphics in a graphic design environment. Instead of being confined by predefined templates or marks, designers can generate guides from data and use the guides to draw, place and measure custom shapes. We provide guides to encode data using three fundamental visual encoding channels: length, area, and position. Users can combine more than one guide to construct complex visual structures and map these structures to data. When underlying data is changed, we use a deformation technique to transform custom shapes using the guides as the backbone of the shapes. Our evaluation shows that data-driven guides allow users to create expressive and more accurate custom data-driven graphics.
Enhancement of agricultural and fish production typical of the Venice lagoon and of the Slovenian territory.

The project envisages study and research activity in the field of cross-border fish and agricultural production tupical of the lagoon area, in order to enhance the the typical local products. To learn about the activities connected with fishing and aquaculture in the Venetian lagoon, one should visit the lagoon area lying North of the town, to have a look at unspoilt nature. In the lagoon, both on the coast and inside the islands, the specialized vegetable production can provide valuable produce: radicchio, peppers, artichokes, salad, peas, zucchinis, tomatoes, cucumbers, asparagi; their enhancement is the main objective of this project. First of all some thematic events have been planned: the first one, “Sant’Erasmo: a vegetable garden between land and sea”, devoted in particular to the local typical agricultural products, for the island has traditionally been considered the vegetable garden of Venice, is going to be held on Sant’Erasmo island, in the Northern Lagoon of Venice. During this event, suitable exhibition stands will show the products coming from the vegetable gardens of the island, so that visitors can taste special dishes prepared with local products (such as the violet artichoke). A further meeting is to be held on San Servolo island, whilst the closing conference is going to take place on Burano island. The initial study activity aims at preparing a publication and a CD-rom (“Products of the Venetian Lagoon”), enclosing a thematic map which will highlight the lagoon areas known for some typical vegetables.
A novel multiple-site extension to pairwise partitioned taxonomic beta diversity

Abstract Our understanding of the causes of variation in taxonomic composition, or beta diversity, is progressing rapidly, thanks in part to recent methodological advances. For example, methods for partitioning beta diversity into its “replacement” and “richness” components have helped reveal patterns that had been undetected by traditional analyses. These partitioning methods are derived from pairwise dissimilarity measures, and are thus well suited to many conventional beta diversity analyses, including “distance decay” relationships. However, pairwise beta diversity measures have limitations, including their lack of information about taxa that are shared among three or more sites. Recently, a new suite of multiple-site counterparts to the pairwise partitioning measures of beta diversity was proposed, but the pairwise analogs upon which these were based were subsequently criticized, and compelling arguments were presented in favor of other partitioning approaches. Here, we introduce multiple-site partitioning measures that address these shortcomings, and illustrate their desirable properties using numerical simulations. We also provide an empirical example of their utility by analyzing the temporal beta diversity of breeding birds within the conterminous USA. We show that temporal beta diversity is predominantly driven by replacement rather than richness differences, and correspondingly, that correlations between temporal beta diversity and productivity and elevation are driven primarily by the replacement component. Furthermore, in contrast to existing multiple-site measures, we show that richness differences do play an important part in driving overall beta diversity patterns. Our new multiple-site measures therefore complement existing methods for analyzing beta diversity, and are especially suitable when compositional heterogeneity is the response of interest.
Cradle to Cradle Network

Cradle to Cradle (C2C) (metaphor, antagonism cradle to grave) approach on waste, waste = food, offers a breakthrough in waste prevention and production in closed loops. The Cradle to Cradle concept envisages a challenging future, where the emphasis is on creating eco-effective solutions. The power of C2C lies in its ability to mobilise and inspire.
The Cradle to Cradle Network (C2CN) is a capitalisation network which, aims at reducing raw materials'utilisation, generation of less waste and less environmental pollution as well as enhancing innovation and economic development. In addition, C2CN incites and inspires to action towards a more recycling society.
The overall objective of the project itself is to develop regional action plans, reflecting the principles of the C2C concept, systematising its regional interpretations and settings out how the good practices critically assessed by the network, will be implemented within regional mainstream Structural Funds Programmes. 
To project is designed into two phases. Phase 1 will mainly focus on the transferability of the already identified good practices. Phase 2 will mainly focus on developing regional actions plans. The development of the action plans will be supported by both regional and joint activities. Expert meetings, perspective studies on each of the four predefined thematic target areas (industry, governance, building design, area spatial development) and transfer workshops will ultimately result in the transfer of the good practices into the action plans.
The network’s knowledge will be benefited by systematic dissemination and promotion of the action plans and other C2CN outputs to regional and managing authorities and other actors and institutions in C2C and waste management and prevention. Moreover, the network’s knowledge and good practices will also be disseminated to a wide audience outside the network and across the European Union. 
The project will produce 10 regional action plans, a Good Practice Handbook and a Guide on Waste Management & C2C. The latter will also be of great value for other parties concerned outside the partnership.
A well managed project team will guarantee to reach the objectives. The partnership comprises 10 Partners out of 10 Member States. Partners differ in development in the field of Cradle to Cradle.
DECORATIVE SURFACE COVERINGS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME

Decorative surface coverings comprise a multicolored, fused plastisol layer (25) comprising: (a) a fused plastisol composition of a first color (30); and (b) a fused plastisol composition of a second color (35), the second plastisol being distributed within the first colored plastisol such that the multicolored plastisol layer exhibits color gradients between the first (30) and second colored plastisols (35). According to certain aspects of the invention, the decorative surface covering products comprise a patterned solid plastisol mixture having a three-dimensional appearance. Methods for manufacturing such decorative surface coverings comprise the steps of (a) applying to a substrate (20) a coating of the first colored fluid plastisol (30); (b) distributing in the first colored fluid plastisol (30) a second colored fluid plastisol (35) to form a patterned plastisol mixture; and (c) forming the patterned fluid plastisol mixture into a patterned solid plastisol mixture (25).
The normative and moral foundations of group agency

Though philosophers have debated intensely the issue of group agency in the last years, little scholarly work has yet been done on the normative constitution of group agents. The present project will fill this lacuna in a groundbreaking way. A philosophical analysis of the constitutive conditions of individual and collective agency will be combined with recent research in moral philosophy, legal theory and economic theory on the organisational structure of institutional agency. The first aim of the project is to provide a detailed philosophical investigation of the normative foundations of group agency and to work out the rational and moral norms that constitute and guide group agents. The second aim is to explore the implications of such an analysis for moral and legal philosophy. The third aim of the project is to apply the philosophical results to a normative analysis of corporate and economic agents.

The main objectives of this project are:

(1) To analyse the constitutive and regulative rules of group agency and their impact on the normative identity and self-understanding of associative as well as institutional group agents.
(2) To investigate the consequences of philosophical work on group agency for recent theorising in moral and legal philosophy.
(3) To explore how the achieved philosophical results can help advance a normative understanding of group agents with a clear organisational structure such as corporate and economic agents.

The results will give us a new understanding of group agency, but will also have an impact on debates about the concept of agency in moral philosophy, legal philosophy, and philosophy of economics. Methodologically, the project will cover philosophy of action, moral philosophy, legal theory, philosophy of economics, and organisation theory.

The project will also have an impact on wider debates about normative orders in general and the normative framework and structure of social, political and economic institutions.
IL PROGETTO SI PONE L'OBIETTIVO DI MIGLIORARE LÂ¿ESPERIENZA DEL CLIENTE SUI NOSTRI SERVIZI EROGATI IN CLOUD, E PER QUESTO CHE ABBIAMO DECISO DI INVESTIRE NELLÂ¿IMPLEMENTAZIONE DI PIATTAFORME DI ASSISTENZA SEMPRE PIÂ¿ INTEGRATE CHE PERMETTA DI MIGLIORARE E FAC

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Altered gut microbial energy and metabolism in children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Obesity is becoming the new pediatric epidemic. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is frequently associated with obesity and has become the most common cause of pediatric liver disease. The gut microbiome is the major metabolic organ and determines how calories are processed, serving as a caloric gate and contributing towards the pathogenesis of NAFLD. The goal of this study is to examine gut microbial profiles in children with NAFLD using phylogenetic, metabolomic, metagenomic and proteomic approaches. Fecal samples were obtained from obese children with or without NAFLD and healthy lean children. Stool specimens were subjected to 16S rRNA gene microarray, shotgun sequencing, mass spectroscopy for proteomics and NMR spectroscopy for metabolite analysis. Children with NAFLD had more abundant Gammaproteobacteria and Prevotella and significantly higher levels of ethanol, with differential effects on short chain fatty acids. This group also had increased genomic and protein abundance for energy production with a reduction in carbohydrate and amino acid metabolism and urea cycle and urea transport systems. The metaproteome and metagenome showed similar findings. The gut microbiome in pediatric NAFLD is distinct from lean healthy children with more alcohol production and pathways allocated to energy metabolism over carbohydrate and amino acid metabolism, which would contribute to development of disease.
Virtual multimodal museum

Virtual Multimodal Museum (ViMM) proposes a major, high-impact CSA across the field of Virtual Museums (VM), within the overall context of European policy and practice on  Virtual Cultural Heritage (VCH).  A highly expert seven (7) partner consortium will leverage the support of a unique and powerful Advisory Group, consisting of many of the Europe and the world’s leading public and private sector organisations in the field, to define and support high quality policies, strategic and day-to day decision making, the utilisation of breakthrough technological developments such as  VR/AR and to nurture an evidence-based view of growth and development impacted by VM, supported by a set of case studies in culturally-rich regions of South Europe affected by economic recession.
Its work will be founded on building a consensual framework directly involving Europe’s leading VM decision-makers and practitioners in defining and resolving existing issues spread across 7 interlinked Thematic Areas (‘the 7 Ds’): Definitions – Directions – Documentation – Dimensions – Demand- Discovery - Decisions and will result in wide-reaching stakeholder participation and very high visibility. The latter will be achieved through organisation of key events at policy and practitioner/stakeholder levels, extensive use of the media, and by the introduction of a highly interactive and wide-reaching communication platform, deploying social media and novel approaches to enable focused debate by all interested parties, supported by access to representations of excellence and a decision-support tool for stakeholders.
An initially broad and open approach will be refined through a process of definition, consolidation and resolution activities to arrive at a clear Manifesto and Roadmap for Action on VM, validated at a final ViMM international conference. Measurable impacts will be achieved on the role and capability of VCH – and VM in particular – to meet their enormous potential in society and the economy.
SEPARATE AIR INLET DEVICE FOR CIGARETTE SET

A device with a separated gas inlet for cigarette set includes a controller switch (2), a controller switch seat (3), a transparent light guide seat (4), a filter holding seat (5), an insulation fixing sleeve (6), and a charging base (7). In the device with the separated gas inlet for cigarette set, air inlet channel for initiating a controller switch (2) is separated from a smoke gas channel for cigarette, thereby avoiding the failure of the controller switch caused by tarry matters of cigarette gas attaching on an initiating hole of the controller switch (2), and prolonging the service life of cigarette set.
Sociologie et littérature face à la question du travail : le cas italien

Cette étude se propose de réfléchir sur le rapport entre sociologie et littérature, en revenant sur la question cruciale – et toujours ouverte – de la légitimité de l’usage sociologique des sources littéraires. Il s’agira notamment ici d’enquêter sur une articulation particulière de cette relation, le récit littéraire du monde du travail, en examinant plus spécifiquement le cas italien. À l’instar d’autres pays occidentaux – mais peut-être plus qu’eux – l’Italie a expérimenté les transformations récentes du monde du travail (flexibilité, précarisation, parcellisation), et elle a produit, ces vingt dernières années, une grande quantité de textes littéraires qui mettent en scène de tels changements en tâchant de les interpréter.
Vineyard innovative tool based on the integration of earth observation services and in-field sensors

The main scope of the project is to empower the potential of EO Systems by creating an innovative commercial information delivery to optimize sustainable vine cultivation via decision support systems (DSS) on phenology, irrigation, fertilizer, disease and business operations management. Satellites imagery will be combined with other data sources such as in-field measurements, models and best practices to build up an integrated but modular management tool covering the most critical operations of the business, including sustainability aspects to align the outcomes with UN SDG´s, which will directly welfare population living in rural communities around wine producers locations.

VITIGEOSS will integrate existing solutions to couple satellite imagery with in-field sensors with the aim of increasing resolution and reliability of satellite information applied to all aspects of viticulture and specific wine-business operations. Our platform will empower the usage of European open EO services by the improvement of agriculture business operations at economic, environmental and social level, and will ensure an effective engagement with EuroGEOSS by direct participation within its Action groups. The presence of 3 end-users in the consortium will facilitate a successful penetration in the market through ELEAF, who will act as commercialization partner.

VITIGEOS can contribute to EuroGEOSS by demonstrating the effective use of European EO resources in an operational application for the wine industry. The application is at the pre-operational readiness level 6 to 7 and as such can reinforce other EuroGEOSS initiatives. VITIGEOS will explore the readiness level with different EuroGEOSS Coordination Groups to ensure that it meets the EuroGEOSS requirements. Connection with these action groups is ensured with the presence of relevant members in the Advisory Board
THERMOSTABLE CARBONIC ANHYDRASES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

The present compositions and methods relate to a thermostable carbonic anhydrases, polynucleotides encoding the carbonic anhydrase, and methods of make and/or use thereof. Formulations containing the carbonic anhydrase are suitable for use in extracting carbon dioxide.
Competitive territories through internationalisation: SMEs competitiveness in globalised regions

COMPETE IN tackles SMEs’ internationalization: a key issue for SMEs growth at global scale that still present weaknesses, mainly due to high investments required and uncertainty of investments’ effectiveness. Regions can tackle this, by supporting SMEs’ internationalization via the international relations that each city/regions build, and by leveraging on the proximity they have to the territory. COMPETE IN will improve regional policies on internationalization of territories as a new approach to support EU SMEs’ engagement in international markets. The current situation presents a number of instruments supporting internationalization of single or group of SMEs, that in the long term prove to be not completely effective, since only 13% of EU SMEs is in 3rd markets. The project deploys a new methodology: approaching internationalization not by addressing uniquely SMEs, but by addressing the regional systems’ of distinctive competences, always bearing in mind that the final objective is to support SMEs internationalization. This entails a brand new shift towards a completely different approach that considers regions and cities as facilitator of internationalization processes, since they act as actors of governance of a set of local stakeholders that now have to cooperate to make regions (and not single SMEs) going international. Main results are improvements of internationalization policies and the creation of local cooperation process making all relevant stakeholders (SMEs, universities/research centres, trade associations, Chambers of Commerce, local/regional governmenst) acting as part of a regional system to be internationalized.
A Hybrid Heuristic-Genetic Algorithm for Task Scheduling in Heterogeneous Multi-core System

AbstractTask scheduling on heterogeneous multi-core systems is NP-complete problem. This paper proposes a novel hybrid static scheduling algorithm named Hybrid Successor Concerned Heuristic-Genetic Scheduling (HSCGS) algorithm. The algorithm is a combination of heuristic and genetic scheduling algorithm. In the first phase we propose a heuristic algorithm named Successor Concerned List Heuristic Scheduling (SCLS) to generate a high quality scheduling result. SCLS algorithm takes the impact of current task’s scheduling to its successor into account. The second phase implements an Improved Genetic Algorithm (IGA) for scheduling, to optimize the scheduling results of SCLS iteratively. The comparison experiments are based on both random generated applications and some real world applications. The performance of HSCGS is compared with some famous task scheduling algorithms, such as HEFT and DLS. The results show that HSCGS is the best of them, and the advantages go up with the increase of the heterogeneous factor of inter-core link bandwidth.KeywordsHeterogeneous multi-coreTask schedulingHeuristic algorithmGenetic algorithmHybrid ScheduingDirected acyclic graph
HORSESHOE WITH METAL CLIPS

A horseshoe includes a blank that is shapeable to substantially conform to a contour of a hoof. The blank includes a plurality of metal clips. Each of the metal clips is shaped to attach to a clip opening that is formed in the blank such that opposite plates of each of the clips sandwich at least a portion of the blank to which that clip is attached. Each of the opposite plates including a hole, the blank being adaptable to enable the attachment of each clip such that, when the horseshoe is aligned to the hoof, the holes on the opposite plates are substantially aligned with one another and with a white line of the hoof. A nail may be driven through the holes and into the hoof at the white line.