SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Terrains of Torment

Geomorphologic subdivision of Afghanistan includes 13 geomorphic provinces set up on the basis of the fundamental rock structures and basic bedrock lithologies. The Transpressional Plate Boundary geomorphic region of northeast and east has the four provinces of the Eastern Pamir–Hindu Kush Mountain with four sections; the Nuristan Hindu Kush Mountains with three sections, the Kabul basin with no subsidiary sections; and the Katawaz Mountains and Basins with three sections. The Accreted Terranes geomorphic region has the three provinces of the Farah Block Basin and Range with three sections; the Helmand Block with four sections; and the Helmand Basin with its six sections that reflect its considerable geomorphic diversity. The Middle Afghanistan Shear Zone geomorphic region along the central east–west axis of the country has only the geomorphic province of the Hari Rud–Ghorband, with four different sections. The North Afghanistan Platform geomorphic region has the five geomorphic provinces of the Western Pamir–Hindu Kush Mountains with its three sections; the North Afghanistan Platform Plateau with its two sections; the Tadjik Basin with three sections; the Northern Afghanistan Plateaus and Loess Hills with three sections; and the Central Afghanistan Mountains and Plateaus with four sections. All the 4 regions, 13 provinces, and 42 sections of Afghanistan are described briefly to establish new recognition of the tremendous geomorphic diversity of the country.
DUAL MODE GAMING DEVICE METHODS AND SYSTEMS

An electronic game device system is switchable between an amusement mode and a gaming or gambling mode and is useful for vehicles such as airplanes or boats which move geographically from juridictions where gaming is legal to juridictions where it is not. A GPS receiver (19) can be used to automatically switch the system between the modes, dependent upon the vehicle position. An improved method of operating a touch screen on a CRT or LCD computer screen uses finger release as input registering, and also may use highlighting of a button being selected with an enlarged button area for any highlighted button. Mounting arrangements for mounting computer screens or monitors are also disclosed for mounting between a transparent table top in e.g. a lounge area, and for mounting in seatbacks of airplane or other vehicle seats.
A new techno-economic analysis of fuel cell in Photovoltaic pumping system

Photovoltaic pumping technology is considered the most sustainable and economical application for providing water for irrigation. In this work, a new sizing algorithm of a photovoltaic pumping system, composed of photovoltaic, fuel cell, electrolyzer and hydrogen tanks, is presented. Deficiency of power supply probability and total net present cost are considered as the objectives of the optimization procedure and the decision variables are the power of the photovoltaic pannel, electrolyzer power, fuel cell power and hydrogen tank volume. We conclude that fuel cell technology is competitive with batteries. The storage of electrical energy with a hydrogen chain deserves to be tested and studied.
Steam reforming on reactive carbon nanotube membranes

Abstract We developed the first self-heated catalytic membrane made of carbon nanotubes (CNT) and used it for steam reforming of alcohols. After exploring a variety of Ni catalyst preparation methods, we selected the most promising route and made Ni@CNT membranes. Then, we used them to produce hydrogen from methanol, ethanol and iso-propanol whilst current was passed through to deliver thermal energy required for the catalytic reaction to take place. By employing Joule heating, we were able to reach temperatures up to about 450 °C and probe the catalytic activity of the system. Despite that such self-heated metal–CNT hybrid is still in early phase of development, it has already shown promises for microscale steam reforming and many other chemical transformations that require efficient and uniform heating conditions.
Advanced placement study guide, Human geography : people, place, and culture, ninth edition

Human Geography gets general readers to think geographically across scale and across a wide range of geographical phenomena and global issues. All concepts and themes are touched on with the historical background one would expect, but also with current examples to make the reading more relevant. The content is written in such a way that it is approachable and appealing. It includes all of the important themes in a succinct and engaging narrative style that can easily be understood. From the Field boxes and opening vignettes help anyone who has not personally traveled much of the world. General readers will also find the latest data as they build their understanding of important concepts.
Adaptation strategies for MGS scalable video streaming

An adaptive streaming framework consists of a video codec that can produce video encoded at a variety of rates, a transport protocol that supports an effective rate/congestion control mechanism, and an adaptation strategy in order to match the video source rate to the available network throughput. The main parameters of the adaptation strategy are encoder configuration, video extraction method, determination of video extraction rate, send rate control, retransmission of lost packets, decoder buffer status, and packetization method. This paper proposes optimal adaptation strategies, in terms of received video quality and used network resources, at the codec and network levels using a medium grain scalable (MGS) video codec and two transport protocols with built-in congestion control, TCP and DCCP. Key recommendations are presented to obtain the best results in adaptive video streaming using TCP or DCCP based on extensive experimental results over the Internet.
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided duodenojejunal anastomosis to treat postsurgical Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy stricture: a dream or a reality?

anastomosis to treat postsurgical Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy stricture: a dream or a reality? Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy stricture develops in 8% to 40% of patients, and reintervention is frequently required [1,2]. Surgery remains the gold standard to treat this problem. We present the case of a 67-year-old man with recurrent cholangitis due to benign stricture of a bilioenteric anastomosis. The patient had a history of sclerosing cholangitis and left hepatectomy with Roux-en-Y bilioenteric reconstruction. In another hospital, the patient had been treated via a percutaneous trans-hepatic approach with an uncovered self-expandable metal stent (u-SEMS). Biliary lithiasis and several episodes of cholangitis recurred soon thereafter. Many attempts were made to remove the stones radiologically, but they all failed. Percutaneous internal– external drainage was then placed temporarily, and the patient was referred to our tertiary endoscopic center. A peroral endoscopic procedure with a rendezvous technique was attempted by passing a guidewire through the internal–external drainage, but it did not succeed because the anastomotic loop was too long and tortuous. Therefore, a new endoscopic approach with an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided transenteric anastomosis was used. After the injection of contrast medium into the jejunal loop, an EUS-guided puncture was performed from the duodenal portion with a 19-gauge needle (ECHO-19, Cook Medical) (● Fig.1); a 0.035-guidewire was then placed into the jejunal loop, and a duodenojejunal fistula was created by pushing an 8.5-Fr cystoenterostome (XS 1341, Endoflex) on the guidewire. Finally, a 20-mm-long and 16-mm-diameter uSEMS (Nagi stent; Taewoong Medical) was left in place to allow consolidation of the endoscopic fistula (● Fig.2). After 3 days, an operative gastroscope (Pentax) was advanced through the stent to perform endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERC) and remove the previous uSEMS (● Fig.3). The patient was discharged after 2 days. No complications or procedure-related symptoms have been reported during 12 months of clinical follow-up. EUS-guided duodenojejunal anastomosis is a feasible endoscopic approach in selected patients [3,4]. Expert and skilled endoscopists are needed to perform the described procedure successfully.
Moderating effect of absorptive capacity on the entrepreneurial orientation of international performance of family businesses

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the moderating effect of absorptive capacity on the entrepreneurial orientation of international performance of family businesses. Design/methodology/approach The sample for this study was collected from 218 family firms associated with the Family Business Institute (IEF). This paper used a structural equation model through PLS-SEM technique to test the proposed model and for contrasting the moderating effect of absorptive capacity on the entrepreneurial orientation of international performance of family businesses. Findings The main result of this work is that international performance of family businesses is determined, to a great extent, by the entrepreneurial orientation. In addition, this effect is reinforced by the absorption capacity, exerting a positive moderating role. Practical implications If family firms want to improve their international results, they must act in the entrepreneurial orientation through the effect of absorption capacities. Originality/value The originality of this work comes from the discovery of the new moderating role of absorption capacities in family firms.
Llenar los vacíos: ampliar la protección social en Colombia

La pandemia ha puesto de manifiesto importantes lagunas en el ámbito de la protección social, sobre todo entre los trabajadores informales. Dado que cerca del 60 % de los trabajadores tiene un empleo informal, una buena parte de los más necesitados de protección social carecen de ella. El Gobierno ha intentado llenar este vacío con prestaciones no contributivas, pero la cobertura y los niveles de las prestaciones son escasos. Por el contrario, los trabajadores formales tienen acceso a toda una serie de prestaciones de protección social, que incluyen subsidios públicos generalizados para los más acomodados. La informalidad laboral y la cobertura de la protección social están interrelacionadas, ya que las elevadas cotizaciones sociales son uno de los principales obstáculos a la creación de empleo formal. Si se garantizara una cierta cobertura de protección social básica para todos los ciudadanos, al tiempo que se reduce el costo del empleo formal, se reduciría la informalidad laboral, se aumentaría la productividad y se disminuiría la pobreza y la desigualdad, todos ellos desafíos que persisten en Colombia desde hace tiempo.
Adaptive and maladaptive endothelial cell dynamics during blood flow-driven vascular patterning

The formation of a functional patterned (adaptation) vascular network is essential for development, tissue growth, and organ physiology. Several human vascular disorders arise from the mis-patterning (maladaptation) of blood vessels, such as arteriovenous malformations, aneurysms, and diabetic retinopathy. Blood flow is recognized as the main inducer for vascular patterning, yet very little is known about the molecular mechanisms that vascular patterning.

C. Franco and others recently highlighted that endothelial cells polarize and migrate against the blood flow direction. Yet, how this behavior contributes to the overall process of vascular patterning is completely unknown. This project aims to study the dynamics of endothelial cells in vascular patterning during development, homeostasis, and disease. Taking advantage of a unique new transgenic mouse line reporting endothelial cell polarity in vivo, I will investigate endothelial cell behavior in vivo, including endothelial cell polarity, collective and individual migration and cell rearrangements, using 2-photon microscopy. I will extend this analysis to understand the involvement of endothelial flow-dependent polarity in formation and development of arteriovenous malformations. Finally, I will perform an in vivo functional screen to identify novel regulators of endothelial flow-dependent polarity, using a combination of automated image analysis and hemodynamics modelling.

This integrative approach, based on high-resolution imaging and unique experimental models, will provide a unifying model defining the cellular and molecular principles involved in adaptive and maladaptive endothelial cell dynamics during blood flow-driven vascular patterning. Given the physiological relevance of vascular patterning in health and disease, this research plan will set the basis for the development of novel clinical therapies targeting vascular disorders.
Coherent optical control of multi-functional nano-scale hybrid units

In the physics and chemistry of materials science, an intense focus of forefront research is the search for ever-smaller and ever-faster building blocks for information and communication technology (ICT) applications. The realization of next-generation devices, in ICT fields such as spintronics, spin-orbitronics and plasmonics, will depend decisively on our ability to generate new functionalities that can be actively controlled on the shortest length and time scales.

The groundbreaking idea of hyControl is to develop a conceptually new class of active ICT nano-scale materials by building functionality into the nano-scale object that naturally forms when an organic molecule is hybridized on a metallic surface: a nano-scale hybrid unit (NHyU). NHyUs will be realized by depositing selected organic molecules onto three classes of inorganic systems: transition metals; spin-textured materials such as Rashba systems and topological insulators; and magneto-plasmonic nano-structures. By tuning optical excitation to specific resonances, we will control the hybridization strength with ultrashort laser pulses, and thereby induce a coherent response in the spin, orbit, and/or electron degrees of freedom of the NHyU. Thereby we will achieve coherent control - at the molecular scale - of technologically important parameters, such as magnetization, plasmonic resonances, and spin texture. This hyControl concept will be implemented using a novel experimental method, spin- and phase-resolved orbital mapping, that is capable of resolving the transient spin-dependent electronic structure of precisely those valence band electrons which mediate the hybridization in a single NHyU.

While inspired by the latest achievements in molecular spintronics, hyControl will open the way to new technologies in various ICT applications, three of which - spintronics, spin-orbitronics, and plasmonics - have been selected to demonstrate the ability and versatility of optically controlled NHyUs.
Fence wall construction with decorative facing

Fence walls comprising flanged supporting posts spaced on centers and uniform lightweight panels doubly slotted at their ends fitting between adjacent posts and engaging such flanges. The engaged post flanges are substantially concealed from view. At least one face of such panels is grooved horizontally so as to accommodate facing brick or other decorative material. Any ungrooved face of the panels may be covered with stucco or like cementitious material, preferably containing elastomeric and lightweight bulking ingredients, as well as desired coloring.
Predictive value of SYNTAX score in risk stratification of patients undergoing unprotected left main coronary artery angioplasty.

The SYNTAX score is a useful tool to evaluate percutaneous coronary intervention risk regarding the number, complexity, and location of lesions. Despite its proven value in the prognosis of three-vessel disease, there are few data about its usefulness in other selected subsets of patients. This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of the SYNTAX score in a population of patients who underwent unprotected left main coronary artery (ULMCA) angioplasty in our hospital.This was a single-center study that included 118 patients (79.7% male; mean age, 66 ± 12 years) who underwent ULMCA angioplasty between March 1999 and December 2008. Multivariate Cox logistic regression analysis was used to assess the relation of SYNTAX score to the incidence of cardiovascular death and major adverse cardiac events (MACE) - an endpoint comprised of cardiovascular death, non-fatal acute myocardial infarction, and target vessel revascularization.At 30 days, there were 5 cardiovascular deaths (4.2%). In the mean follow-up of 32 ± 24 months, there were 17 cardiovascular deaths (14.4%) and 30 MACE (25.4%). At 30 days, SYNTAX score had no predictive value, but at long-term follow-up, it significantly predicted the occurrence of cardiovascular death (adjusted hazard ratio, 1.069; 95% CI, 1.030-1.109; P<.0001) and MACE (adjusted hazard ratio, 1.044; 95% CI, 1.013-1.076; P=.005), even after adjustment for potential confounders. Area under the curve for the occurrence of cardiovascular death and MACE was 0.75 (P=.0006) and 0.63 (P=.032), respectively.In this population of patients undergoing ULMCA angioplasty, SYNTAX score was demonstrated to be a valuable tool to predict long-term cardiovascular mortality.
ANALYSES STATISTIQUE ET GEOSTATISTIQUE DE LA FRACTURATION EXTRAITE DE L’IMAGERIE ASAR ENVISAT DU SUD-EST DE LA CÔTE D’IVOIRE

The fracturing contributes incontestably to the formation of aquifer in crystalline and cristallophyllien bedrock. Its characterization is therefore inescapable for a better knowledge of fractured aquifers. The aim of this study is to characterize the fracturing of the southeast of Cote d'Ivoire through statistical and geostatistical methods from ASAR ENVISAT pictures. This fracturing map constitutes the important numerical support from which statistical and geostatistical processing are made. Fractures statistical analysis showed some heterogeneity of the fracturing.It also proved that  most abundant fractures oriented (N120-130, N110-120, N150-160) are longest. The lengths of fractures are better adjusted to the power law while spacings of fractures are satisfactorily adjusted to the exponential law. Geostatistical analysis showed that the variograms of fracturing are better adjusted to exponential model. Global fracturing variogram and N-S family fracturing variogram are structured. They are characterized by a reach, a sill and a nugget effect. The fracturing density in accumulated lengths is therefore similar to a regionalized variable. The major fracturing variogram shows a pure nugget effect. The nugget effect is due to the combined result of micro-regionalization and measurement error.
Hänsel und Gretel auf Lanzarote: Neujahr von Juli Zeh

In diesem Beitrag geht es um die Märchenelemente in Zehs Bestseller-Roman, insbesondere in der zentralen “Geschichte in der Geschichte”, nämlich der Erinnerung des Protagonisten Henning an seine frühe Kindheit, als er und seine jüngere Schwester von ihren Eltern allein im Sommerhaus auf Lanzarote zurückgelassen wurden. Der Sommerurlaub des mittlerweile Erwachsenen am selben Ort wird so zu einer Reise ins Unterbewusste, welche bis zu einem gewissen Grad seine psychologischen Probleme löst. Die zahlreichen Parallelen zum Märchen “Hänsel und Gretel” der Gebrüder Grimm, die so von der Autorin nicht intendiert sind, werden aufgedeckt und ihre Funktion im Kontext des Romans dargestellt, um so zu einer psychologischen Interpretation des Romans zu gelangen.
Sustainable modular architectural system

SMAS - Sustainable Modular Architectural System aims at market for modular buildings  in the field of Construction Industry with innovative technological solutions  and energy efficient product 
SMAS is the industrialization and commercialization fallout of PR.I.M.E3 - Procedures & Innovation for Modular buildings Energy-Efficient and Eco-friendly - a 3-year pre-industrialization research project, co-funded by Italian Ministry of Environment. SMAS module unit has a floor area 50 m2; the varying combination of modules allows for different architectural solutions by type and sizeto the realization of Eco Villages. Main object of this proposal is to industrialize the whole process. 
Environmental benefits: reduction of 80% of net energy demand and relevant carbon emissions compared to traditional structures. The primary energy demand for winter heating and DHW allows to place the SMAS building module in energy class A +, providing an energy intensity equal to 6.93 kWh / m2 per year.
SMAS integrates the following innovative subsystems components:
- bearing structure - patented – using recycled and recyclable Metal alloy profile; recycled / recyclable
- thermal insulation- patented- made of recycled industry-waste materials 
- H-NAC (Hybrid-Natural Air Conditioning) Wall – patent pending – including controlled natural ventilation and passive cooling techniques;
- waste water cycle – recovery of thermal energy by grey water reuse;
- home management automation
The greater speed and simplicity of structure realisation in place due to both the totally dry assemble of the various elements of modular building and the ability to pre-assemble it by prefabricated structures, makes the system particularly suitable in case of emergency related to natural disasters or refugees migration
Análisis multi-temporal de los cambios geomorfológicos y de la cubierta vegetal en un cauce extenso de gravas: el río Cinca, Aragón (España)

El curso medio-bajo del río Cinca ha sufrido importantes cambios en los últimos 90 años, tanto en la geomorfología de su cauce como en la vegetación que ocupa su Territorio Fluvial. En este estudio se han analizado los cambios observados entre las fotografías aéreas de nueve fechas distintas, desde 1927 a 2018, mediante fotointerpretación. Paralelamente, se ha analizado la hidrología, la extracción de gravas, la introducción de defensas y las roturaciones –entendidas como la puesta en cultivo por primera vez de tierras eriales o montes descuajados– como factores de influencia sobre el sistema fluvial. Los resultados obtenidos evidencian una gran reducción de la superficie ocupada por el canal activo en beneficio de la vegetación riparia y de otras cubiertas antropizadas. El cauce se ha simplificado, viéndose reducida su superficie activa y pasando de tener un patrón trenzado a otro divagante. Asimismo, la movilidad reciente es muy reducida y la lámina de agua ocupa la mayor parte del canal activo. En resumen, la reducción de la dinámica del amplio cauce de gravas del Cinca supone una notable pérdida de patrimonio natural en el marco hidrogeomorfológico de la Península Ibérica.
Research of Partial Destructive based Selective Disassembly Sequence Planning

In the process of recycling EOL (end of life) products, disassembly is an important stage. Moreover, there are several targets for disassembly: reuse, remanufacturing and material recycling. In order to improve the efficiency of disassembly, only the component which need to be reused or remanufactured need to be disassembled with nondestructive method. The rest components which recycled for material can be disassembled with partial destructive method. Namely, partial destructive disassembly is more practical than total disassembly within recycling process for EOL products. In this paper, the generally used partial destructive disassembly methods are analyzed. And several rules are defined for reconstructing the hybrid graph of EOL product. And then, an extended Floyd algorithm is proposed for searching optimized disassembly sequence. With this algorithm, the material properties of parts, connection properties between parts or components are taking into account. By ranking the cost of several possible disassembly path, the optimal disassembly sequence is obtained for target component. At last, a soybean milk machine is used as a study case to verify the former approach.