SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Calculation of the ion–ion recombination rate coefficient via a hybrid continuum-molecular dynamics approach

Accurate calculation of the ion-ion recombination rate coefficient has been of long-standing interest, as it controls the ion concentration in gas phase systems and in aerosols. We describe the development of a hybrid continuum-molecular dynamics approach to determine the ion-ion recombination rate coefficient. The approach is based on the limiting sphere method classically used for transition regime collision phenomena in aerosols. When ions are sufficiently far from one another, ion-ion relative motion is described by diffusion equations while within a critical distance, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations are used to model ion-ion motion. MD simulations are parameterized using the AMBER force-field as well as by considering partial charges on atoms. Ion-neutral gas collisions are modeled in two mutually exclusive cubic domains composed of 103 gas atoms each, which remain centered on the recombining ions throughout calculations. Example calculations are reported for NH4+ recombination with NO2- in He, across a pressure range from 10 kPa to 10,000 kPa. Excellent agreement is found in comparison of calculations to literature values for the 100 kPa recombination rate coefficient (1.0 x 10-12 m3 s-1) in He. We also recover the experimentally observed increase in recombination rate coefficient with pressure at sub-atmospheric pressures, and the observed decrease in recombination rate coefficient in the high pressure continuum limit. We additionally find that non-dimensionalized forms of rate coefficients are consistent with recently developed equations for the dimensionless charged particle-ion collision rate coefficient based on Langevin dynamics simulations.
Ferroelectric phases and relaxor states in the novel lead-free (1 − x) Bi1/2K1/2TiO3 − x BiScO3 system (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.3)

The novel lead-free Bi-based ferroelectric system with perovskite structure (1 − x) Bi1/2K1/2TiO3 − x BiScO3, chemically designed to show a ferroelectric morphotropic phase boundary (MPB) and high piezoelectric response, was synthesized by the conventional solid-state reaction method for compositions with 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.3. X-ray diffraction analysis shows that the samples possess perovskite-type structure for x < 0.3 and reveals a phase evolution in the symmetry from tetragonal for x < 0.1 to pseudocubic for 0.1 ≤ x ≤ 0.3. Electrical and piezoelectric properties of ceramic samples were systematically investigated, and results indicate that a ferroelectric MPB is not formed, but instead a transition from conventional ferroelectric to relaxor ferroelectric behavior occurs when increasing the (Bi, Sc) content between 5 and 10%. The origin of this unexpected effect, and its implications in the design of novel lead-free piezoelectric materials are discussed.
Pela Estrada de São José, produção do espaço e patrimônio: o exemplo da Avenida 16 de Novembro, Belém-PA

A análise da produção do espaço urbano de Belém, à luz da construção de identidades patrimoniais, mostra que a avenida 16 de Novembro exemplifica essa dinâmica cultural, tornando-a importante para a identidade territorial de Belém. O estudo que se propõe visa analisar a produção do espaço e espaços patrimonializados através do processo de (re)construção da estrada de São José (hoje avenida 16 de Novembro) em Belém. A metodologia é central na construção do plano de pesquisa, pois permite a visualização completa da hipótese estruturadora, aplicada à ideia de produção do espaço patrimonializado na avenida 16 de Novembro em Belém, com base no roteiro Geoturístico “Pela Estrada de São José”, além de expor a maneira pela qual se deu a (re)funcionalização no espaço urbano patrimonializado na avenida.
Integrated System for the promotion of Territorial / Environmental Impact Assessment in the framework of spatial planning

The aim of the project is environmental protection through the establishment of an Integrated System designed to promote the best means to assessing Territorial and Environmental Impacts (TEIA) within the framework of resource management and regional planning in the CADSES region. During the project running time 8 TEIA case-studies are planned, which are based on alternative scenarios generated by Spatial Decision Support Systems (SDSS) in national and trans-national study-areas in different environmental fields such as surface water management, ecosystem protection, forest management, integrated irrigation management, water supply optimisation, and precision farming. These will serve as examples and as a feedback for further improving methodology and tools. The main expected result of the project is the promotion of effective and sustainable management of natural resources in CADSES region.
Architecture of a CRAC

The calcium release–activated calcium (CRAC) channel generates intracellular calcium signals in response to depletion of calcium from the endoplasmic reticulum. Hou et al. report a high-resolution crystal structure of Orai, the CRAC channel pore from Drosophila melanogaster . Six Orai subunits surround a central pore that extends into the cytosol. The pore is in a closed conformation that is stabilized by anions binding to a basic region near the intracellular side. A ring of glutamates on the extracellular side form a selectivity filter. The channel architecture allows calcium permeation while regulating the flow to prevent overloading the cell with calcium. X. Hou, L. Pedi, M. M. Diver, S. B. Long, Crystal structure of the calcium release–activated calcium channel Orai. Science 338 , 1308–1313 (2012). [Abstract][Full Text]
Comparison the post operative refractive errors in same size corneal transplantation through deep lamellar keratoplasty and penetrating keratoplasty methods after sutures removing in keratoconus patients

Corneal transplantation is a surgery in which cornea is replaced by a donated one and can be completely penetrating keratoplasty (PK) or included a part of cornea deep lamellar keratoplasty (DLK). Although the functional results are limited by some complications, it is considered as one of the most successful surgeries. This study aimed to compare the refractive errors after same size corneal transplantation through DLK and PK methods in keratoconus patients over 20 years.This descriptive, analytical study was conducted in Feiz Hospital, Sadra and Persian Clinics of Isfahan in 2013-2014. In this study, 35 patients underwent corneal transplantation by PK and 35 patients by DLK, after removing the sutures, the patients were compared in terms of best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and refractive errors. Data were analyzed using Chi-square and t Student tests by SPSS software.The BCVA mean in DLK and PK groups was 6/10 ± 2/10 and 5/10 ± 2/10, respectively, with no significant difference (P = 0.4). The results showed 9 cases of DLK and 6 cases of PK had normal (8/10 ≤ BCVA) visual acuity (25.7% vs. 17.1%), 24 cases of DLK and 27 cases of PK had mild vision impairment (68.6% vs. 77.1%) and 2 cases of the DLK group and 2 cases of PK had moderate vision impairment, (5.7% vs. 5.7%), there was no significant difference in "BCVA" (P = 0.83).Both methods were acceptably effective in improving BCVA, but according to previous articles (5,9,10) the DLK method due to fewer complications and less risk of rejection was superior to another method and in the absence of any prohibition this method is recommended.
A breakthrough in biocide technology that combines the potency of two different antimicrobials to obtain unparalleled efficacy.

SymbiCoat is a new surface-bonded biocide that combines the potency of two different types of antimicrobials. SymbiCoat excels in kill kinetics, performance duration and low toxicity and does not induce antimicrobial resistance.  SymbiCoat also allows rapid and easy recharge of the antimicrobial function, saving time and costs as a result that no competing biocide technology could provide. SymbiCoat is able to bring the advantages of the biocide coating technologies to previously inaccessible industries, like the food industry. In fact, thanks to its negligible toxicity and high efficacy, SymbiCoat can be applied to any sensible surface, including food-contact surfaces in the food processing equipment. Thus, SymbiCoat has the potential to radically enhance the contamination control in the food industry, helping prevent the spread of resistant bacteria and foodborne diseases.
Diagnosis of a hydrogen/air fuel cell by a statistical model-based method

This paper proposes a diagnosis method of a hydrogen/air fuel cell using a quasi-static model coupled to a parameter identification method that are both described. An original statistical approach is proposed in an effort to obtain a certain guaranty on the validity of the identified parameters and raise in this way the associated “confidence index”. The analysis of the degradation of a fuel cell is afterwards achieved by comparing parameters identified before and after the degradation. A diagnosis is then presented based on the analysis of the different losses occurring within the fuel cell in an effort to monitor and control on-board systems.
Pilot allocation trade-off for low latency and high reliability transmission

5G is expected to support a wide variety of new services which will potentially have quite strict requirements on the wireless communication link. Currently, the standard indicator of a service requirement is its Latency/Reliability tolerance. The 5G usecases demand ultra low latency and ultra high reliability. Generally speaking, those two requirements are contradictive. Latency and reliability budgets are a function of all the parameters in the communication layers. This work investigates the latency/reliability aspect at the PHY layer. One of the most influential parameters which control latency and reliability is the pilot design. For a constrained bandwidth, increasing the pilot density will enhance reliability, but will increase latency due to the increased pilot overhead, and vice versa. Hence, there exists a trade-off pilot allocation which balances the contradicitve requirements of latency and reliability. This work proposes a practical method for the transmitter to tune the pilot spacings based on the optimal solutions of latency/reliability.
Assisminho Próxima Geração

Este projeto centra-se na qualificação da empresa Assisminho através de implementação e desenvolvimento de novos sistemas TIC para fazer evoluir os processos organizacionais internos e a comunicação digital com o exterior, juntamente com a Certificação de sistemas de gestão da Qualidade e de IDI.
Algorithms as mechanisms

Many algorithms, that are originally designed without explicitly considering incentive properties, are later combined with simple pricing rules and used as mechanisms. The resulting mechanisms are often natural and simple to understand. But how good are these algorithms as mechanisms? Truthful reporting of valuations is typically not a dominant strategy (certainly not with a pay-your-bid, first-price rule, but it is likely not a good strategy even with a critical value, or second-price style rule either). Our goal is to show that a wide class of approximation algorithms yields this way mechanisms with low Price of Anarchy. The seminal result of Lucier and Borodin [2010] shows that combining a greedy algorithm that is an α-approximation algorithm with a pay-your-bid payment rule yields a mechanism whose Price of Anarchy is O(α). In this paper we significantly extend the class of algorithms for which such a result is available by showing that this close connection between approximation ratio on the one hand and Price of Anarchy on the other also holds for the design principle of relaxation and rounding provided that the relaxation is smooth and the rounding is oblivious.

We demonstrate the far-reaching consequences of our result by showing its implications for sparse packing integer programs, such as multi-unit auctions and generalized matching, for the maximum traveling salesman problem, for combinatorial auctions, and for single source unsplittable flow problems. In all these problems our approach leads to novel simple, near-optimal mechanisms whose Price of Anarchy either matches or beats the performance guarantees of known mechanisms.
Sustainable and Hydrolysis-Free Dyeing Process for Polylactic Acid Using Nonaqueous Medium

A sustainable and hydrolysis-free dyeing process was developed for polylactic acid (PLA) fibers. PLA is a biobased alternative to petroleum based polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which is the most widely used textile fiber. However, the hydrolytic degradation of PLA fibers under the conventional aqueous dyeing conditions limited its applications in textile industry. A new solvent dyeing process was developed using liquid paraffin as a nonaqueous dyeing medium. High quality dyed PLA fabrics were obtained without consuming water and auxiliaries. Minimal strength loss of dyed fibers was achieved by postheat setting treatment. The 3R principle (reduce, reuse, and recycle) was implemented to ensure the environmental friendliness of solvent dyeing process. The result of a 9-cycle reuse sequence demonstrated excellent color consistency of dyed PLA fabrics. The sustainability of our new dyeing process was quantified in the framework of environmental-health-social impact. The dyeing process sustainability index i...
Innovation in investigative journalism

The objective of SCOOP is to study the impact of innovative technologies and new funding mechanisms on the role and working practices on investigative journalism. Investigative journalism should play a key role in democracy, but developments in digital media and new technologies (drones, mobile cameras) and changing funding models (crowd sourcing) is transforming this.
Traditional media organisations struggle to adapt to new patterns, work more efficiently with fewer journalists, and identifying new financing models for the resource-intensive practice of investigative journalism.  Studies find that alternative practices and professionals have emerged becoming a marketing strategy for media outlets and a tool to gain market share and new customers in a digital world. But there is a research gap about how investigative journalism is in flux. SCOOP will address this gap with findings on alternative financing models, new and creative use of technology and social media, and new forms for collaborations in the UK.
SCOOP involves a comprehensive ethnographic analysis of how investigative journalists in the UK media are adjusting to the challenges and possibilities created by new technologies; findings from a country with long tradition in investigative journalism will inform journalists, academics, decision makers, and the wider public in countries currently lacking funding and traditions for investigative journalism. I will interview and observe journalists and media actors from four major UK media organizations.
SCOOP will enhance my career as a professional journalist and as an educator of journalists. Cardiff University and HiOA will benefit from my enhanced skills and by the establishment of a virtual centre of investigative journalism to implement the outcomes of SCOOP, this should expand journalism research and training. SCOOP will benefit the media industry and journalism studies in general at a time of profound changes in the profession.
Nucleic acid quantitation

A method for measuring the amount of nucleic acid present in a sample, said method comprising <SL> <LI>a) dividing said sample into at least three different reaction wells, <LI>b) subjecting the contents of each well to an amplification reaction; <LI>c) halting the reaction in each well after a different number of amplification cycles; <LI>d) determining the amount of target sequence within each well; and <LI>e) using the results to calculate the amount of nucleic acid present in the initial sample. </SL> Particularly suitable apparatus for carrying out the method is also described.
First one-stop video game culturalization management platform

Game culturalization is a complex process that involves many specialists: specialized translation (localization), software
interventions, design adaptation interventions, video captions, voice-over and transcriptions, conversion of requirements and
addressing regional, national and local regulations. Whilst there are many localization (specialized translation) agencies, the
video game industry lacks a unified solution to facilitate culturalization activities. As a result, games are full of inconsistences
in the final contents, the process is costly, time consuming and lacks expertise. Our Solution ALTAGRAM 4.0 represents an
innovative and disruptive one-stop web solution that optimizes and largely automates the culturalization process of video
games. At ALTAGRAM GmbH, we are the one-stop solution for video game localization and culturalization. The overall
objective of the Phase 2 project is, to transition our corporate strategy as service provider to become a service and product
provider. We will achieve this by scaling our existing platform ALTAGRAM which is in its version 3.0 into the full 4.0 version.
We will a) beta-test the current ALTAGRAM 3.0 platform with external users, b) launch our marketplace functionalities to
open up to further users and c) design and integrate semantics/deep learning. We are a European company and our
freelancers are all based in Europe and our team consists of Europeans. We bring revenues to Europe from our clients
spread in four continents. Our aim is to contribute to Europe being the most integrated and culturally sensitive in can be.
And, for European game companies/publishers to help them successfully enter foreign markets by having culturally
adequate and relevant game contents, especially bridging the East-West divide.
Improved Survival of Mice After Total Body Irradiation with 10 MV Photon, 2400 MU/min SRS Beam

Background/Aim: We evaluated the radiobiological effects of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) photon beams on survival of C57BL/6NTac mice following total body irradiation. Materials and Methods: Survival of Lewis lung carcinoma (3LL) cells was tested after irradiation using 6 MV: 300 MU/min or 1400 MU/min; or 10 MV: 300 MU/min or 2400 MU/min. Survival of C57BL/6NTac mice after a dose which is lethal to 50% of the mice in 30 days (LD50/30) (9.25 Gy) total body irradiation (TBI) and 21 Gy to orthotopic 3LL tumors was tested. We quantitated levels of organ-specific gene transcripts by Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR). Results: While 3LL cell survival and inhibition of orthotopic tumor growth was uniform, 10 MV photons at 2400 MU/min TBI led to significantly greater survival (p=0.0218), with higher levels of intestinal (Sod2), (Gpx1), (Nrf2), and (NFκB) RNA transcripts. Conclusion: Clinical 10 MV-2400 cGy/min SRS beams led to unexpected protection of mice on TBI and increased radioprotective gene transcripts. Clinical trials using stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) have demonstrated effective tumor control with escalating doses (1). Ionizing irradiation therapy using accelerated dose delivery and higher beam energy has improved dosimetry, shortened treatment duration, and has the potential to enhance clinical efficiency, minimize patient discomfort and target motion (1). Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) using these principles reduces the toxicity of protocols involving concomitant chemotherapy (2-5). Because tumor target volumes in SRS are smaller and doses higher, it has been assumed that the normal tissue radiobiology of currently evaluable (SRS) photon energies and dose rates is uniform and should not require investigation. Increased irradiation dose rate may saturate the cellular damage response to ionizing radiation, while lower dose rates should better-allow repair of DNA damage (2-5); however, the known radiobiological effects of dose rate (2-5) should not be relevant to the dose rates used in these studies. We compared clinically-utilized 6 MV with 10 MV photons, and dose rates of 300 MU/min, 1400 MU/min, and 2400 MU/min in SRS with respect to in vitro and in vivo measurements of tumor control and normal tissue response in a mouse model.
ADAPTAR COVID-19 - CDJ1

The project promotes the adaptation required by the College, in the way it relates to its employees, users of its services and in charge of education, ensuring full compliance with the established standards and recommendations issued by the competent authorities.
(033800293D) SISTEMA DE COGENERACIÓN AUTÓNOMO Y CONECTADO PARA PEQUEÑOS USUARIOS BASADO EN BIOMASA RENOVABLE DE ORIGEN FORESTAL LOCAL CERTIFICADO

(033800293D) SISTEMA DE COGENERACIÓN AUTÓNOMO Y CONECTADO PARA PEQUEÑOS USUARIOS BASADO EN BIOMASA RENOVABLE DE ORIGEN FORESTAL LOCAL CERTIFICADO
Finanzhilfe für MY JOURNEY Mateusz Koź Biał für die Finanzierung und Sicherstellung der laufenden Operationen

Das Projekt geht von einem Zuschuss für das Unternehmen MY JOURNEY Mateusz Koź Biał aus, das unter der COVID-19-Pandemie litt. Aufgrund der Pandemie sank der Umsatz des Unternehmens auf 0. Mit dem Zuschuss wird die Aufrechterhaltung der Geschäftstätigkeit des Unternehmens für einen Zeitraum von drei Monaten sichergestellt.
P02-98 - Improving cognitive functions of seniors by reading and solving arithmetic problems

Objectives In general, recent cognitive training has received increasing interest as a solution to age-related cognitive decline. Although the general public's interest in cognitive or brain training is increasing, the generalizing or transfer effect of such training remains unclear. We previously introduced a new cognitive intervention program for senile dementia, named learning therapy. The principle of learning therapy is to activate the prefrontal cortex by solving simple mathematical and language problems. The purpose of this study was to examine the beneficial effects of a new cognitive intervention program designed for normal aged people, the concepts of which are is derived from learning therapy. Methods We applied a similar daily cognitive training program to community-dwelling seniors to determine the effects of training on cognitive functions, particularly on the function of the prefrontal cortex, by a single-blind randomized controlled trial and a large scale cohort study. In these studies, neuropsychological measures were determined prior to and after six months of the intervention (post-test) by mini-mental state examination (MMSE), frontal assessment battery at bed side (FAB), and a digit-symbol substitution test (DST) of WAIS-R. Results The results indicate that the transfer effect of cognitive intervention by reading and solving arithmetic problems on non-targeted cognitive functions was demonstrated in both studies, and are convincing evidence that cognitive training has the beneficial effects of maintaining and improving cognitive functions. Conclusion The psychological stimulations made possible by expertise and technology in brain science can improve the higher cognitive functions of seniors.
SOLUZIONI INNOVATIVE NELL'ORGANIZZAZIONE DEI PROCESSI AZIENDALI

CON QUESTO PROGETTO L'AZIENDA INTENDE AVVALERSI DI SERVIZI DI CONSULENZA PER LO SVILUPPO DI APPROCCI INNOVATIVI ALLA GESTIONE ORGANIZZATIVA D'IMPRESA FINALIZZATI A SUPPORTARE L'IMPRESA STESSA NEL CAMBIAMENTO ORGANIZZATIVO CON FORTE IMPATTO SULLE STRUTTURE ORGANIZZATIVE, SULLE PROCEDURE INTERNE E SUI RUOLI AZIENDALI