SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Design of phase-shifting algorithms by fine-tuning spectral shaping

To estimate the modulating wavefront of an interferogram in Phase Shifting Interferometry (PSI) one frequently uses a Phase Shifting Algorithm (PSA). All PSAs take as input N phase-shifted interferometric measures, and give an estimation of their modulating phase. The first and best known PSA designed explicitly to reduce a systematic error source (detuning) was the 5-steps, Schwider-Hariharan (SH-PSA) PSA. Since then, dozens of PSAs have been published, designed to reduce specific data error sources on the demodulated phase. In Electrical Engineering the Frequency Transfer Function (FTF) of their linear filters is their standard design tool. Recently the FTF is also being used to design PSAs. In this paper we propose a technique for designing PSAs by fine-tuning the few spectral zeroes of a PSA to approximate a template FTF spectrum. The PSA's spectral zeroes are moved (tuned) while gauging the plot changes on the resulting FTF's magnitude.
The Analysis and Improvement on the Invalidity of the Exemption from the Antimonopoly of the Foreign Trade in China

Article 15 in Antimonopoly Law of China provides that the exemption from the foreign trade includes the exemption from import and export. The basis of the exemption from import cartel is that the protection of competitor is prior to the protection of competition,which is adverse to the competition ability promotion of Chinese import industry at present and in the future and may be contrary to the National Treatment of WTO,and it should be prohibited. The regulation of export cartel of China is reasonable in some degree,however,the constitutive requirement of just benefitexemption should be explained in restriction so that the abuse of the regulation is prevented to cause unnecessary harm.
Evaluation of an otoscopy simulator to teach otoscopy and normative anatomy to first year medical students

Our study evaluates the effectiveness of the OtoSim as an educational tool for teaching otoscopy and normal middle ear anatomy to first-year medical students.Cross-sectional survey design.A large group otoscopy simulator teaching session was held in January 2014 for 29 first-year medical students at the University of Toronto. Following the training session, survey questions were administered to assess the student experience.A total of 29 students completed the survey. All respondents rated the overall quality of the event as very good or excellent. Ninety-three percent of respondents indicated that the simulator increased their confidence in otoscopy. Students also commented that they were able to learn normal middle ear anatomy without causing discomfort to patients.The use of otoscopy simulation is a novel addition to traditional learning methods for undergraduate medical students. Students can effectively learn normal external and middle ear anatomy and improve their confidence in performing otoscopy examination.NA.
Universal bounds on the size of a black hole

For static black holes in Einstein gravity, if matter fields satisfy a few general conditions, we conjecture that three characteristic parameters about the spatial size of black holes, namely the outermost photon sphere area $A_{\mathrm{ph,out}}$, the corresponding shadow area $A_{\mathrm{sh,out}}$ and the horizon area $A_{\mathcal{H}}$ satisfy a series of universal inequalities $9A_{\mathcal{H}}/4\leq A_{\mathrm{ph,out}}\leq A_{\mathrm{sh,out}}/3\leq 36\pi M^2$, where $M$ is the ADM mass. We present a complete proof in the spherically symmetric case and some pieces of evidence to support it in general static cases. We also discuss the properties of the photon spheres in general static spacetimes and show that, similar to horizon, photon spheres are also conformal invariant structures of the spacetimes.
Molecular Dynamics Simulation and Site-Directed Mutagenesis of Alcohol Acyltransferase: A Proposed Mechanism of Catalysis

Aroma in Vasconcellea pubescens fruit is determined by esters, which are the products of catalysis by alcohol acyltransferase (VpAAT1). VpAAT1 protein structure displayed the conserved HxxxD motif facing the solvent channel in the center of the structure. To gain insight into the role of these catalytic residues, kinetic and site-directed mutagenesis studies were carried out in VpAAT1 protein. Based on dead-end inhibition studies, the kinetic could be described in terms of a ternary complex mechanism with the H166 residue as the catalytic base. Kinetic results showed the lowest Km value for hexanoyl-CoA. Additionally, the most favorable predicted substrate orientation was observed for hexanoyl-CoA, showing a coincidence between kinetic studies and molecular docking analysis. Substitutions H166A, D170A, D170N, and D170E were evaluated in silico. The solvent channel in all mutant structures was lost, showing large differences with the native structure. Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations were able to describe unfavored energies for the interaction of the mutant proteins with different alcohols and acyl-CoAs. Additionally, in vitro site-directed mutagenesis of H166 and D170 in VpAAT1 induced a loss of activity, confirming the functional role of both residues for the activity, H166 being directly involved in catalysis.
Recovery of nutrients from agricultural residues and improved dewatering through ultrasound technology

European livestock holders and biogas plant operators produce billions of cubic metres of manure and digestate every year that need to be disposed. The disposal of these nutrient-rich suspensions on agricultural fields is restricted by the EU’s Nitrates Directive and derived national laws. Therefore, livestock holders and biogas plant operators cannot dispose their residues in this traditional way and have to pay much money for a third-party disposal.
Weber Entec Entec GmbH & Co. KG, a German SME specialised in the development of innovative products based on ultrasound technology in the field of environmental engineering, has developed a new procedure for the treatment of manure, digestate and other organic suspensions which not only enables their disposal but also their valorisation. The substances will be separated into their solid and liquid compounds while the majority of the nutrients will be bound to the solid product. The liquid product can then be disposed without any restrictions, while the nutrient-enriched solid product can be pelletised and sold as a valuable storable organic fertiliser. A series of tests on the lab-scale has confirmed the proper functioning and the great potentials of the new technology. However, an industrial-scale technical prototype did not fully reach the same efficiency. Further research is necessary to develop a marketable product. In this proposed project, the technical feasibility of the necessary developments will be assessed and a business plan will be developed for the commercialisation of the machine.
The ultrasound machine will help European livestock holders and biogas plant operators to not only save money for the disposal of their residues but also to generate an additional income by valorising and selling them. At the same time, Weber Entec will significantly grow in terms of turnover, profit and employees and further expand its position on the European market for environmental engineering ultrasound products.
Improvements of the CMFD acceleration capability of OpenMOC

Abstract Due to its computational efficiency and geometrical flexibility, the Method of Characteristics (MOC) has been widely used for light water reactor lattice physics analysis. Usually acceleration methods are necessary for MOC to achieve acceptable convergence on practical reactor physics problems. Among them, Coarse Mesh Finite Difference (CMFD) is very popular and can drastically reduce the number of transport iterations. In OpenMOC, CMFD acceleration was implemented but had the limitation of supporting only a uniform CMFD mesh, which would often lead to splitting MOC source regions, thus creating an unnecessary increase in computation and memory use. In this study, CMFD acceleration with a non-uniform Cartesian mesh is implemented into OpenMOC. We also propose a quadratic fit based CMFD prolongation method in the axial direction to further improve the acceleration when multiple MOC source regions are contained in one CMFD coarse mesh. Numerical results are presented to demonstrate the improvement of the CMFD acceleration capability in OpenMOC in terms of both efficiency and stability.
Déni et (d)énonciation du racisme anti-asiatique au temps de la Pandémie de Covid-19

En France, comme dans le monde, la pandémie de Covid-19 a porté à leur paroxysme les discours et actes racistes envers les populations d’origine chinoise et, plus largement, asiatique. En nous appuyant sur les verbatims des personnes enquêtées (N=106), réinscrits dans leurs biographies et situés dans la temporalité de la pandémie, cet article montre la variété et l’évolution des postures face au racisme anti-asiatique au sein de la population chinoise en France. Premièrement, nous étudions la posture du déni, présente notamment chez les primoarrivants. Puis, nous examinons la pluralité des registres de (d)énonciation du racisme de la part de primoarrivants, comme de descendants. Enfin, nous analysons les logiques de politisation et d’action collective qui en découlent, en soulignant le rôle catalyseur joué par la pandémie de Covid-19 dans la prise de conscience accrue du racisme au sein de la population chinoise en France.
USE OF 7-OH-1,2-BENZOPYRONE FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A MEDICAMENT FOR THE TREATMENT OF MALIGNANT TUMOURS IN HUMANS.

L'invention concerne l'utilisation de dérivés de 1,2-benzopyrone, particulièrement ombelliferone, esculine, esculetine et scopoletine pour le traitement de tumeurs malignes chez l'homme. Les dérivés utilisés dans le contexte de l'invention sont appropriés aussi bien pour le traitement préventif que pour le traitement thérapeutique et ils présentent en particulier une efficacité inhibitrice de croissance contre les cellules cancéreuses du cerveau et également les cellules de carcinomes du rein, de la prostate, de la peau ou des poumons chez les humains.
Analysis on the Factors Causing the Real-Time Image Blurry and Development of Methods for the Image Restoration

The blurred images will make image processing difficult and be hard to get high image solution for recognition, which will lower the precision of a variable rate spray system in pesticide application. In this paper, Radon transform in frequency domain is used in this work to test the blur angle and blur length in different tractors speeds and camera heights. Four image restoration methods in terms of the shape, color, texture and computing time were compared. The results showed that the speed of tractor and the height of camera played an important role on the blur extent of real-time image. A mathematical model corresponding blur angle and blur length with the speed of tractor and the height of camera is established, which would provide a theoretical basis for reducing blur and improving the quality of real-time image.
BAMBINI E PRODOTTI AGRICOLI D’ECCELLENZA

The project BAMPE' 'was held to promote local consumption of food products from school canteens of excellence in order to promote the products "zero km", fresh and genuine custodians of the values ​​of local culture.
 The strategy of the project focuses on young people of school age (elementary / secondary), as susceptible of the food chain. The children, as well as being the future "buyers", already show a strong power in activating immediate behaviors in the family virtuous in terms of consumption patterns.
 All parties involved derive utility from the project concrete and lasting:
 • Municipalities will have a tangible increase the management capacity of canteen services in order to raise the quality of supplies;
 • schools will benefit from an increase in quality of service table;
 • Children will enjoy the more wholesome and balanced meals, learn about local production and will be educated in food quality.
 The main beneficiaries are the agri-food operators, who will enjoy great visibility for their production and management policy of the canteen services closer to food quality. They also benefit from the information that emerged from the research and directions to renew their farming / production.
 Among other activities, the project includes an initial search, followed by awareness of local producers and educational courses for children. Follow pilot actions to innovate management policies canteen services. In closing the sharing and dissemination of models of intervention and the results achieved.
Indigenous language, history and culture: politics, writing and the decolonization of knowledge amongst the maya in chiapas, mexico, 1970-2015

In the 1980s, in a context of growing indigenous political activism, the Maya in Chiapas began to write and publish their own history in their own languages for the first time since the conquest. Just a few years before, Maya hieroglyphic writing – the last ancient script to be deciphered by modern scholars – was decoded as a logo-phonetic writing system with significant similarities to present-day Maya languages. These intellectual innovations have opened the door to the development of new understandings of the Maya past and present and the decolonization of knowledge produced by and about Maya peoples. This project aims to develop new interpretations of contemporary Maya historical narratives in Chiapas by using the most recent scholarship on ancient Maya writing and literacy to analyze a selection of texts produced in Maya languages in Chiapas since the 1980s, and to consider how innovations in scientific understandings of the ancient Maya have impacted upon contemporary Maya historians and writers. It also aims to use qualitative interviewing methods in order to understand: first, the relationship between bi-lingual education, the development of new Maya historiographies, and political activism from the 1970s; and second, how the use of digital media by indigenous people in Chiapas has revolutionized communication, consciousness and inclusion amongst a new generation of Maya in the last 10-15 years. It will bring together modern historical and social science research perspectives and methods, archaeological, epigraphic and linguistic expertise, indigenous cultural and historical knowledge and technological awareness to develop new understandings of Chiapas's Maya peoples, and will thus constitute an original, innovative and cross-disciplinary contribution to studies of history, communication and consciousness amongst indigenous peoples in Mesoamerica and beyond.
Carotid artery pseudo-pseudoaneurysm after excision of carotid body tumor

A 37-year-old woman was referred for evaluation of a carotid body tumor. The patient gave a history of right neck fullness for several months before the mass was identified on physical examination during an evaluation for benign biliary disease. The lesion was initially diagnosed by computed tomography angiogram (CTA) and confirmed with duplex ultrasound imaging, which revealed a 4-cm vascular mass intimately associated with the internal and external carotid arteries. She underwent surgical excision of this tumor as well as a modified radical lymph node dissection due to the presence of several enlarged nodes along the right jugular chain. A CTA of the head and neck was preformed postoperatively after the patient complained of a severe headache. This diagnosed a 2-cm pseudoaneurysm of the external carotid artery near the carotid bifurcation (A/Cover; B). The patient underwent a second neck exploration, and the carotid arteries were intact with no evidence of hematoma or pseudoaneurysm. In the approximate location where the pseudoaneurysm had been seen on the CT scan, there was a small amount of clear fluid characteristic of lymph that was associated with soft, crescent-shaped gelatinous material that appeared to be proteinaceous. The fluid was aspirated, and the proteinaceous material was examined with fluoroscopy and found to be radiopaque (C). The volume of the fluid along with the crescent-shaped material approximated the size of the pseudoaneurysm.
A comparative history of insurance law in europe

The objective of the project is to work out interactions between the national developments of insurance law in Europe, to explore the possibility of common historical roots of European insurance law, and to reassess the history of insurance law in Europe. The project does, thereby, aim at creating a historical basis for a European legal scholarship in the field of insurance law.

Today’s state of research in the field of the history of insurance law is unsatisfactory: with the exception of maritime insurance, modern research focuses on national developments and the history of insurance law is told differently in the European countries. Even though modern research suggests that there have been interactions between the national developments these interactions often appear to be only footnotes to a mainly national development.

For the first time, the project takes these points of interactions as a starting point for an in depth research into the history of insurance law in Europe. It is, to take an example involving England and Germany, known that English life and fire insurers where present on the German market since the late 18th century and that those who, in the beginning of the 19th century, were involved in founding the first commercial life and fire insurers in Germany had been working for English insurers. What needs to be explored is what impact this had on the practice and standard contract terms of German insurers. On the basis of the research into this and other points of interactions it will, for the first time, be possible to research into the doctrinal history of insurance law on a European level.

The project will help to reassess the history of insurance law in Europe and it will create a historical basis for a European scholarship in the field of insurance law: the harmonization of European insurance contract law is on the agenda. Comparative historical research will help to understand the existing differences between the insurance laws in Europe.
Commercialization of an Automated Monitoring and Control System against the Olive and Med Fruit Flies of the Mediterranean Region

Environmentally effective control of key-pests for olive, peach and citrus crops is of paramount socio-economic importance for the Mediterranean region. This requires effective e-monitoring and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) ground spraying control e-solutions based on technological innovations. The former FruitFlyNet project, funded under the 2007-2013 ENPI CBC Med Programme, introduced a Location Aware System (LAS) which has been tested, evaluated, and demonstrated in small-scale crop areas, with very promising results, although they are fragmented and not marketed yet. FruitFlyNet-ii project aims to develop a complete package solution for the farmers to e-monitor the olive fruit fly (Bactrocera oleae) and the medfly (Ceratitis capitata) pests. The final LAS solution provides two prototypes, namely, the OliveFlyNet and the MedFlyNet, consisting of two e-traps, one per pest examined and a set of e-services. The two LAS prototypes will be optimized by the inputs of living labs, which include startups, specialized SMEs, IPM industry and other stakeholders. They will demonstrate their performance and functionality in 8 large-scale, olive, peach, and citrus crop sites. Better optimization of targeted market establishment and operation of start-ups will lead to a co-patented product and will prepare the LAS prototypes for commercialization.
Use of Plate Thermometers for Better Estimate of Fire Development

The concept of Adiabatic Surface Temperature (AST) opens possibilities to calculate heat transfer to a solid surface based on one temperature instead of two as is needed when heat transfer by both radiation and convection must be considered. The Adiabatic Surface Temperature is defined as the temperature of a surface which cannot absorb or lose heat to the environment, i.e. a perfect insulator. Accordingly, the AST is a weighted mean temperature of the radiation temperature and the gas temperature depending on the heat transfer coefficients. A determining factor for introducing the concept of AST is that it can be measured with a cheap and robust method called the plate thermometer (PT), even under harsh fire conditions. Alternative methods for measuring thermal exposure under similar conditions involve water cooled heat flux meters that are in most realistic situations difficult to use and very costly and impractical. This paper presents examples concerning how the concept of AST can be used in practice both in reaction-to-fire tests and in large scale scenarios where structures are exposed to high and inhomogeneous temperature conditions.
SUBSTITUTED PYRIDOINDOLES AS SEROTONIN AGONISTS AND ANTAGONISTS.

The present invention is directed to certain novel compounds represented by structural Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, wherein R1, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, X, b, k, and n, and the dashed lines are described herein. The invention is also concerned with pharmaceutical formulations comprising these novel compounds as active ingredients and the use of the novel compounds and their formulations in the treatment of certain disorders. The compounds of this invention are serotonin agonists and antagonists and are useful in the control or prevention of central nervous system disorders including obesity, anxiety, depression, psychosis, schizophrenia, sleep disorders, sexual disorders, migraine, conditions associated with cephalic pain, social phobias, and gastrointestinal disorders such as dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract motility.
APPAREIL D'IMMERSION PORTEUR D'UNITES DE PROSPECTION ET DE TRAVAIL SOUS-MARIN SEPARABLES ET AUTONOMES

<P>Appareil immergé pour travail sous-marin. Il comprend une chambre centrale 4 (habitat ou cloche de plongée) pourvue de chambres de raccord ou sas de transfert 6 propres à recevoir des unités mobiles autonomes 7 qui lui restent reliées par des câbles ou cordons 8. Chaque unité 7 est équipée de bras extérieurs ainsi que d'un système de propulsion verticale et horizontale par jets. </P><P>Application aux travaux sous l'eau.</P>
Solving the Curfew Planning Problem

In this paper, we study the curfew planning problem (CPP) encountered by railroads for the maintenance of their railway tracks. The CPP is to design an optimal annual timetable to complete a given set of repairs and replacement jobs (rail work and tie work) on the railway tracks for a set of crews specialized in rail work (rail crew) or tie work (tie crew). We develop the work schedule for each crew such that the disruptions in train routes because of subdivision curfews are minimized. A subdivision is said to be under curfew if any crew is working in it. The solution to the problem must also satisfy several operational and regulatory requirements such as the crew continuity, time windows, the maximum interproject distance travelled by crews, etc. Our paper presents four solution approaches for the CPP: (i) time-space network model (TSNM), (ii) duty-generation model (DGM), (iii) column-generation model (CGM), and (iv) decomposition-based heuristics. We solve each model using CPLEX and present the computational results based on real-life instances.