SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Predictors of interpersonal psychotherapy in patients with bulimic eating disorders / Factores predictores del tratamiento de la bulimia nerviosa con terapia interpersonal

Abstract . Objective: To determine predictors of treatment outcomes in patients with Bulimic Eating Disorders treated with Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). Design: Fo- llowing initial assessment, 80 patients with diagnoses of Bulimia Nervosa or Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS), entered treatment in the form of 16 sessions of IPT. Patients were assessed using a validated semi-structure interview (Clinical Eating Disorders Rating Instrument-CEDRIC) and completed mea- sures of self-esteem (Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale-RSE), eating psychopathology (Eating Disorders Examination Questionnaire-EDE-Q), interpersonal functioning (Inventory of Interpersonal Functioning- IIP-32), and depression (Beck Depression Inventory-BDI). Method: Remission and recovery after 16 sessions of IPT were the two outcomes of interest. Univariate analysis and a series of backwards stepping logistic regressions were performed to determine the variables associated with remission and recovery. Result: Low self-esteem and less interpersonal problems were the main predictors of poor outcome. Conclusion: As patients with Bulimic Disorders with low levels of interpersonal problems and high levels of low self-esteem are likely to do less well with IPT, different type of treatment should be offered to them. A randomized controlled trial could explore this hypothesis in more detail. Key words: Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Bulimia Nervosa, EDNOS, Predictors. Resumen. Objetivo: Determinar los factores de pronóstico del tratamiento de la bulimia nerviosa con terapia interpersonal. Diseño: 80 pacientes con el diagnostico de Bulimia Nerviosa (BN) o trastornos del comportamiento alimentario no especificados con características de BN (TCANE) fueron tratados con 16 sesiones de terapia inter- personal. Los pacientes fueron evaluados utilizando una entrevista semi-estructural (Clinical Eating Disorders Rating Instrument-CEDRIC). También completaron una batería de cuestionarios para evaluar los niveles de estima personal (Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale -RSE), la psicopatología de los trastornos de la alimentación (Eating Disorders Examination Questionnaire-EDE-Q), la función interpersonal (Inventory of Interpersonal Functioning-IIP-32) y los niveles de depresión (Beck Depression Inventory-BDI). Método: El pronóstico de interés fue definido por la variable de remisión y recuperación. Para el análisis del estudio se realizaron una serie de regresiones logísticas. Resultado: Baja estima personal, y una menor patología en la función interpersonal fueron los factores de peor pronóstico. Conclusión: Aunque la terapia interpersonal es un tratamiento efectivo para las personas que sufren de bulimia nerviosa, los pacientes con estas patologías con baja estima personal y menos problemas interpersonales deberían de ser tratados con otro tipo de terapia. Palabras clave: Terapia interpersonal, Bulimia Nerviosa, TCANE, Pronóstico.
Hybrid computing: CPU+GPU co-processing and its application to tomographic reconstruction

Modern computers are equipped with powerful computing engines like multicore processors and GPUs. The 3DEM community has rapidly adapted to this scenario and many software packages now make use of high performance computing techniques to exploit these devices. However, the implementations thus far are purely focused on either GPUs or CPUs. This work presents a hybrid approach that collaboratively combines the GPUs and CPUs available in a computer and applies it to the problem of tomographic reconstruction. Proper orchestration of workload in such a heterogeneous system is an issue. Here we use an on-demand strategy whereby the computing devices request a new piece of work to do when idle. Our hybrid approach thus takes advantage of the whole computing power available in modern computers and further reduces the processing time. This CPU+GPU co-processing can be readily extended to other image processing tasks in 3DEM.
The rapid increases in microplastics in urban lake sediments

Abstract Microplastics have received widespread attention as an emerging global pollutant. However, the research on the abundance and characteristics of microplastics entering the environment throughout history has been limited. Meanwhile, the determination of the start of the Anthropocene is important because humans have become a vital force affecting the environment and Earth surface processes. It is unclear whether the plastic can be used as an artefact to indicate the start of the Anthropocene. In this study, combined with 137 Cs, 210 Pb, and spherical carbonaceous particles (SCP) high-resolution chronology, a microplastics-time curve was established by using the sedimentary record from an urban lake in Wuhan city. The microplastic abundance increased from 741 items·kg −1 to 7707 items·kg −1 over the past 60 years. The microplastics were mainly fibres and composed of polyester and rayon polymers, which indicated that the microplastics most likely originated from textiles. The surfaces of the older microplastics were rough and weathered with many absorbed elements. Microplastics are similar to fossils belonging to the Anthropocene, and may be used as an indicator. The comparison of microplastic-time curves in different records on a global scale will be necessary in the future.
The geography of money and politics: Population density, social networks, and political contributions

We examine the social antecedents of contributing to campaigns, with a particular focus on the role of population density and social networking opportunities. Using 10 years of US campaign contribution data from the Federal Election Commission and a national survey of party leaders, we find that recruiting contributors is easier in a densely populated region, where the daily opportunity of individuals being exposed to the same information via their social networks is high. Furthermore, the effect of population density is heterogeneous with respect to mobility: if a region has substantial commuting outflow, the chance of being mobilized from the place of residence decreases, but the chance of mobilization in their place of work increases. This analysis also reveals differences between political parties. Democrats are more dependent on social networking in population dense areas. This difference in the importance of social networking opportunities present in geographical space helps explain macro-level patterns in party fundraising.
Changing energy efficiency technology adoption in households

Modelling analyses typically suggest that policies accelerating the adoption of energy-efficient technologies (EETs) by overcoming barriers to energy efficiency in the residential sector provide benefits for individual households, the energy system and for society as a whole. Yet, implicit discount rates, employed to reflect households’ decision criteria and response to policy, are disputed in policy and academic circles. 

CHEETAH (CHanging Energy Efficiency Technology Adoption in Households) provides evidence-based input to energy efficiency policy design and evaluation, thereby supporting the market uptake of EETs in the EU residential sector. It contributes to the work programme by addressing the interrelations between microeconomic factors, sectoral energy demand and macroeconomic effects, relying on a consistent methodological framework.

CHEETAH:
• Provides empirical evidence on household response to established and new energy-efficiency policies and on factors driving adoption of EETs, accounting for differences across households, technologies, and countries. A multi-country survey (2000 interviews per country) will be carried out and analyzed econometrically
• Assesses the impact of established and new policies energy demand in the EU residential sector until 2030 (meso-level). Established vintage stock energy models will be employed for appliances (FORECAST) and for buildings (Invert/EE-Lab) and linked with an agent-based modelling approach (ABM)
• Explores the macro-level impacts of changes in microeconomic decision-making and energy-efficiency policy on employment, GDP and exports until 2030, relying on simulations with a recognized macroeconomic model for the EU (ASTRA)
• Offers evidence-based recommendations for key energy efficiency policies and input for impact assessments and policy analysis at the three levels of analysis.
• Communicates empirical findings to policy makers, national experts, the re-search community and the general public
Equilibrium points of an AND–OR tree: Under constraints on probability

We study a probability distribution d on the truth assignments to a uniform binary AND-OR tree. Liu and Tanaka [2007, Inform. Process. Lett.] showed the following: If d achieves the equilibrium among independent distributions (ID) then d is an independent identical distribution (IID). We show a stronger form of the above result. Given a real number r such that 0 < r < 1, we consider a constraint that the probability of the root node having the value 0 is r. Our main result is the following: When we restrict ourselves to IDs satisfying this constraint, the above result of Liu and Tanaka still holds. The proof employs clever tricks of induction. In particular, we show two fundamental relationships between expected cost and probability in an IID on an OR-AND tree: (1) The ratio of the cost to the probability (of the root having the value 0) is a decreasing function of the probability x of the leaf. (2) The ratio of derivative of the cost to the derivative of the probability is a decreasing function of x, too.
Massacre de Wolfgang Mitterer, un Opéra baroque aujourd'hui ?

Resume Massacre de Mitterer, cree en 2003, s’appuie sur le texte de Marlowe, dramaturge anglais du XVIe siecle, Massacre a Paris . L’opera met en rapport deux mondes distants, mais politiquement proches. La question est de savoir si le traitement actuel de l’œuvre ancienne lui conserve son caractere baroque et pour quelle finalite. Le fait d’opposer visuellement ces deux periodes engendre un dispositif , au sens donne par Agamben, qui a pour objet de subjectiver le spectateur. Abstract Created in 2003, Mitterer’s opera Massacre is based on Marlowe’s text of Massacre a Paris (XVIth). The two worlds are timely distant but politically close. The question is to clear if the actual version of the Marlowe’s tragedy keeps his baroque identity and in which perspective. The opposition between the both worlds is at the beginning of a process named by Agamben : dispositif who must involve the spectators.
Estimation of Finite Population Total in the Face of Missing Values Using Model Calibration and Model Assistance on Semiparametric and Nonparametric Models

Estimation of �nite population total using model calibration and model assistance
on semiparametric and nonparametric models and in the presence of auxilliary
information is considered. In particular, a class of estimators based on penalized
splines are proposed for one stage and two stage sampling. Firstly, estimation
of �nite population total using internal calibration, model calibration and model
assistance on nonparametric models based on kernel methods have been consid-
ered by several authors. We have considered such model calibration and model
assistance estimation based on penalized splines and extended the estimation to
two stage sampling. Secondly, estimation of �nite population total using inter-
nal calibration and model assistance on semiparametric models based on kernel
methods have also been considered by several authors. In this thesis, we have
extended this to consinder model calibration, based the estimation on penalized
splines and extended the estimation to two stage sampling consindering two sce-
narios. In the �rst scenario, the auxilliary information is only available at the
cluster level and in the second scenario, the auxilliary information is available
both at the element level and at the cluster level. We have shown that the pro-
posed estimators are robust in the face of misspeci�ed models, are asymptotic
design unbiased, have reduced model bias, are consistent and asymptotic normal.
We have shown that estimators based on penalized splines perform better than
corresponding kernel based estimators while model calibrated estimators perform
better than internally calibrated estimators. We also recommend some areas for
further research.
A novel way-finding method based on geomagnetic field effects and magnetic tensor measurements for visually impaired users

Many man-made objects contains ferrous materials, the presence of which distort earth magnetic field around them. Motivated by this observation, this paper presents a way-finding method utilizing a magnetic tensor sensor (MTS) to help visually impaired people avoid ferrous obstacles and follow magnetic map for indoor navigation. With two orthogonal pairs of digital three-axis magnetic field sensors, the MTS simultaneously measures magnetic flux densities and magnetic tensor; the latter effectively eliminates the influence of geomagnetic field and enables the use of a single tensor-based parameter Q which increases exponentially when approaching an object for obstacle avoidance. A prototype MTS has been developed and its performance has been experimentally evaluated with two practical applications; outdoor obstacle avoidance and indoor navigation using only 1D map incorporating magnetic waypoints and an improved dynamic time warping method to estimate locations from the real-time measurements and pre-stored map. A method to enhance critical waypoints (such as stair) on magnetic map using vision-based line-detections is discussed.
Contemporary Europe to meet Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Franco-Italian Cultural Festival

Starting from the identification of the needs of the reference context, the partners structured the proposal of this project in identifying the general objective of supporting the revival of cross-border tourism and cultural sectors following the health crisis.
It is necessary today to renew the possibilities of use in presence, modality that assumes a central role in the dynamics of citizenship and sociality of the resident and tourist populations, and at the same time experience new forms of the use of digital technology, widely used last year and destined to last in time.
Coexistence on the boundary of chaos

This project is an exploration of the essence of chaos. Chaos and chaotic systems are by their very nature unpredictable. Paradoxically, the manner in which systems transition into chaotic regimes is highly structured and rigid. This contradiction can be explained mathematically through an elegant process called renormalization. Renormalization is like a microscope which can be used to observe the shape of fractals that appear on the boundary of chaos. One aspect of the structure of chaos is that such fractals on a large scale may look nothing like each other, but as the magnification factor on the microscope is increased they look more and more alike. This is expressed by saying that renormalization converges. Convergence of renormalization has been a consistent theme since the very inception of chaos theory, thus it was believed that the structure of chaos was thoroughly understood. In an unexpected twist, the applicant recently made the groundbreaking discovery that there are natural systems for which the renormalization sometimes is convergent and at other times degenerate. This reveals that the structure of chaos in fact is much more intricate than was previously imagined.

Building on this radical discovery, the proposed project marks the start of an entirely new chapter in chaos theory. The objective is to explore this new notion of coexistence of convergent and degenerate behavior of renormalization, and to explain the consequences it has on the structure of chaos. The research will benefit the field of dynamical systems by expanding the knowledge of chaos into new and unexplored territory. It will also expand the reach of renormalization closer to systems which have relevance for the natural sciences as well as mathematics. The project hinges on the applicant joining the supervisor and members of the dynamical systems group at Imperial College, who are leading global experts, in order to learn cutting-edge techniques and spark new discussions.
BACK-UP FUEL CELL ELECTRIC GENERATOR COMPRISING A COMPACT MANIFOLD BODY, METHODS OF MANAGING THE OPERATION THEREOF

The present invention refers to a fuel cell electric generator specifically designed for back-up in the absence of network electricity supply. According to the invention, the generator comprises a fuel cell stack, means for supplying the stack with a first and a second reagent flow comprising, in turn, pressure reducing means, and a manifold body to communicate with the stack said first and second reagent flows and at least a flow of coolant fluid via a respective coolant loop. The manifold body comprises on the inside chambers for the mixing of said reagent flows with corresponding re-circulated product flows and a coolant fluid expansion chamber within which said pressure reducing means of said first and second reagent flows are positioned at least partially drowned by said coolant. The invention further refers to methods for the start-up and shut-down of the generator, a method for detecting the flooding of a fuel cell and a method for detecting the presence of gas leakages in the generator.
Rail Hub Cities for South East Europe

The challenge that the RAIL4SEE partners share is the development of models, concepts, measures, harmonised strategies and policy actions targeted to the improvement of rail and intermodal transport in SEE. In particular partners call for complementary interventions facing the alleviation of barriers for rail hubs integration in the local, regional, transnational and TEN-T systems, transport services projecting & harmonisation, governance improvement, in particular in the transversal perspective of Public Transport Partnerships development, meant as operational agreements for a seamless provision of transport services & information to SEE citizens. RAIL4SEE answers the need for improved transnational rail connectivity in SEE by IT, governance, services & organization measures. It addresses non-infrastructural interventions aimed at integrating cities into transnational transport corridors and it works on the transnational transport backbone of SEE by involving 11 rail hubs and 11 TEN-T & PAN EU corridors. In this perspective RAIL4SEE will enhance rail transport by improving the feeding functions on rail of major hub-cities & of their respective regions and metropolitan contexts, integrate the primary & secondary transport networks via rail hubs, develop functional integration and multimodal cooperation among transport hubs. The RAIL4SEE activities are oriented to the long term sustainability of the project results from a political, financial and operational point of view, as the project directly involves the core decision makers in rail and public transport in SEE, that is to say policy makers and transport operators. In this sense the main visible outcomes are policy & investments improvements, pilot actions on integrated ticketing & information systems for transport users, the set up of regional & transnational cooperation platforms and improved rail services in SEE.
European joint doctorate in organocatalysis and sustainable polymers

SUSPOL-EJD is an European Joint Doctorate in “Organocatalysis and Sustainable Polymers”. SUSPOL-EJD is set up by a consortium formed by four Academic beneficiaries: University of Bordeaux (FR), University of the Basque Country (SP), University of Mons (B) and University of Warwick (UK). Furthermore, six industrial organizations: BASF (D), Purac Corbion (NL), Critical Pharma (UK), Synthomer (UK), IBM (CH and USA) and FORESA (SP) will act as partners collaborating in the research and training activities. SUSPOL-EJD will offer to 10 early stage researchers the possibility of being awarded with double doctoral degrees in two different countries. SUSPOL-EJD will aim at excellence in developing high quality training opportunities for early stage researchers in the area of Sustainable Organocatalysis and Polymers. The final objective is to create scientists who will be the future leaders to make the transition of organocatalysis between the lab and sustainable industrial processes and products. Research and training areas include organic chemistry, catalysis, modelling, polymer engineering, green chemistry, sustainable processes, renewable products, polymer latexes, coatings, biomaterials, pharmaceutical and adhesives. The presence of a high number of industrial partners makes the project highly intersectoral. The research and training programme is very innovative combining frontier research projects and industrial developments.
Biological auto-detection and termination of heart rhythm disturbances

Imagine a heart that could no longer suffer from life-threatening rhythm disturbances, and not because of pills or traumatizing electroshocks from an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) device. Instead, this heart has become able to rapidly detect & terminate these malignant arrhythmias fully on its own, after gene transfer. In order to explore this novel concept of biological auto-detection & termination of arrhythmias, I will investigate how forced expression of particular engineered proteins could i) allow cardiac tissue to become a detector of arrhythmias through rapid sensing of acute physiological changes upon their initiation. And how after detection, ii) this cardiac tissue (now as effector), could terminate the arrhythmia by generating a painless electroshock through these proteins.
To this purpose, I will first explore the requirements for such detection & termination by studying arrhythmia initiation and termination in rat models of atrial & ventricular arrhythmias using optical probes and light-gated ion channels. These insights will guide computer-based screening of proteins to identify those properties allowing effective arrhythmia detection & termination. These data will be used for rational engineering of the proteins with the desired properties, followed by their forced expression in cardiac cells and slices to assess anti-arrhythmic potential & safety. Promising proteins will be expressed in whole hearts to study their anti-arrhythmic effects and mechanisms, after which the most effective ones will be studied in awake rats.
This unexplored concept of self-resetting an acutely disturbed physiological state by establishing a biological detector-effector system may yield unique insight into arrhythmia management. Hence, this could provide distinctively innovative therapeutic rationales in which a diseased organ begets its own remedy, e.g. a Biologically-Integrated Cardiac Defibrillator (Bio-ICD).
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DOES THE INVESTMENT INVOLVE THE PURCHASE OF AN ESCAVARORE FOR THE ACTIVITY? OF THE COMPANY AND A VAN WITH APPROPRIATE CHARACTERISTICS FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ACTIVITIES? CONSTRUCTION SITE
Museos, memoria y antropología a los dos lados del Atlántico. Crisis institucional, construcción nacional y memoria de la colonización

Museums of an anthropological nature, and/or those which refer to areas subjected to Western colonization, are currently undergoing a long crisis that is leading to a global renewal of the oldest institutions, the development of new museological models and the emergence of diverse critical and exhibition proposals. This affects anthropology as a scientific discipline but also has an increasingly significant effect on both history and the fine arts. This paper attempts to provide an overview of these developments based on a comparison of processes taking place on both sides of the Atlantic, and stressing the importance of Latin American cases because of their variety and originality, as well as the complexity of the socio-cultural situations with which they are associated.