SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Video bit stream decoding system and method used in a video decoding apparatus

The present invention provides a video bit stream decoding system for decoding a video bit stream. The video bit stream includes at least one video packet. The video packet includes a packet header and a plurality of logical units. Each logical unit includes at least a first set of encoded parameters. The first set of encoded parameters can be decoded together with other corresponding sets of encoded parameters included in other logical units for generating a corresponding video macroblock. The video bit stream decoding system includes a searching module and a decoder. The searching module is used to search a corresponding starting decoding position from the logical units. The decoder is used to decode the encoded parameters of the logical units according to the corresponding starting decoding positions for generating a plurality of pixel data. The video macroblock is composed of the plurality of pixel data.
Estimating ground-level PM2.5 concentrations in the southeastern U.S. using geographically weighted regression

Most of currently reported models for predicting PM(2.5) concentrations from satellite retrievals of aerosol optical depth are global methods without considering local variations, which might introduce significant biases into prediction results. In this paper, a geographically weighted regression model was developed to examine the relationship among PM(2.5), aerosol optical depth, meteorological parameters, and land use information. Additionally, two meteorological datasets, North American Regional Reanalysis and North American Land Data Assimilation System, were fitted into the model separately to compare their performances. The study area is centered at the Atlanta Metro area, and data were collected from various sources for the year 2003. The results showed that the mean local R(2) of the models using North American Regional Reanalysis was 0.60 and those using North American Land Data Assimilation System reached 0.61. The root mean squared prediction error showed that the prediction accuracy was 82.7% and 83.0% for North American Regional Reanalysis and North American Land Data Assimilation System in model fitting, respectively, and 69.7% and 72.1% in cross validation. The results indicated that geographically weighted regression combined with aerosol optical depth, meteorological parameters, and land use information as the predictor variables could generate a better fit and achieve high accuracy in PM(2.5) exposure estimation, and North American Land Data Assimilation System could be used as an alternative of North American Regional Reanalysis to provide some of the meteorological fields.
Biodiversity and Tourism Strategy to protect cetaceans

BioTourS project aims at introducing best practices in sustainable cross-border tourism, tackling new challenges in environmental and marine safeguard as well as preserving the natural heritage of the Adriatic-Ionian area. The main objective of this project is to involve youngsters in cross-border touristic activities aiming at raising awareness on cetacean conservation. The cross-border approach is needed since BioTourS aims at fostering a transboundary cetaceans’ conservation Programme, able to put in practice a tourism sector and joined conservation strategy and governance, to boost the research and development in this sector and maximize countries'; tourism and economical conservation efforts.
By combining the implementation of high technological tools with standardized survey techniques and the direct involvement of youth in Citizen Science activities (ie. in Pilot actions), BioTourS will improve the baseline knowledge on cetaceans which is currently heterogeneous and defective in the Programme Area. At the same time, the project aims to ensure the dissemination of environmental awareness at different levels, affecting positively on local economies through ECOTOURISM-related activities. As the marine areas addressed by the project belong to the three involved countries, a cross-border approach is essential since only joint coordination can lead to an effective application of actions and strategies. In this way, BioTourS will be able to deliver best practices for eco-tourism management in Adriatic Sea, becoming a benchmark for other countries and becoming exploitable beyond its deadline. The main output foreseen is the creation of a Citizen Science tourism model, for expanding science knowledge on dolphin conservation and tourism management, which will be benefitted by tourism operators and youth workers.
Seismic response and prediction of Ordovician fractured vuggy carbonate reservoirs in the Tazhong Shunnan well A block

Ordovician fractured vuggy carbonate reservoirs, which are deeply buried in the Tazhong Shunnan area in China, are characterized by high heterogeneity. Meanwhile, there is no significant difference between the geophysical characteristics of the reservoirs and that of the surrounding rocks. We have introduced the multiscale stack random medium theory and built some theoretical seismic-geologic models for the fractured vuggy carbonate reservoirs. Furthermore, we obtained the seismic reflection characteristics corresponding to these models using finite-difference forward modeling. The small random vugs are characterized by weak and chaotic reflections with high frequency, and the large vugs are characterized by strong and chaotic reflections with low frequency. The amplitude of the seismic reflections increases with the increasing vug density, and it decreases with the increasing roughness factor. Combining the synthetic reflection characteristics corresponding to the fractured vuggy carbonate reservoirs and the actual seismic reflections from the drilled reservoirs, we summarized the recognition patterns of the carbonate reservoirs. The predicted results found that the potential fractured vuggy reservoirs at the top of Yijianfang Formation are located in the southwest and northeast, in the vicinity of fault zones. The reservoirs in Peng-Laiba Formation are distributed in the northwest of the block.
Tissue engraftment of hypoxic-preconditioned adipose-derived stem cells improves flap viability

Adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) have the ability to release multiple growth factors in response to hypoxia. In this study, we investigated the potential of ASCs to prevent tissue ischemia. We found conditioned media from hypoxic ASCs had increased levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and enhanced endothelial cell tubule formation. To investigate the effect of injecting rat ASCs into ischemic flaps, 21 Lewis rats were divided into three groups: control, normal oxygen ASCs (10(6) cells), and hypoxic preconditioned ASCs (10(6) cells). At the time of flap elevation, the distal third of the flap was injected with the treatment group. At 7 days post flap elevation, flap viability was significantly improved with injection of hypoxic preconditioned ASCs. Cluster of differentiation-31-positive cells were more abundant along the margins of flaps injected with ASCs. Fluorescent labeled ASCs localized aside blood vessels or throughout the tissue, dependent on oxygen preconditioning status. Next, we evaluated the effect of hypoxic preconditioning on ASC migration and chemotaxis. Hypoxia did not affect ASC migration on scratch assay or chemotaxis to collagen and laminin. Thus, hypoxic preconditioning of injected ASCs improves flap viability likely through the effects of VEGF release. These effects are modest and represent the limitations of cellular and growth factor-induced angiogenesis in the acute setting of ischemia.
Texting among United States young adults: An exploratory study on texting and its use within families

Abstract The current study examines general text messaging tendencies, patterns of and reasons for texting family members, and the impact of texting on familial relationships among a young U.S. adult sample. Participants were recruited through Facebook; they then completed an online questionnaire. Data from 127 young adults (men: 38; women: 87; unidentified: 2) are analyzed and compared by gender. Findings suggest that young adults text at high rates per month. Participants generally report a prompt response to texts and their ability to honestly express feelings within these messages. Results also suggest participants text family members for a variety of reasons, such as to convey information, plan activities, and engage in general conversation. Distinct gender differences, however, are evident regarding who men and women text as well as texting's effects on familial relationships. Overall, these findings expand researchers’ understanding of texting in general and its impact within the family.
Developing a robust decision making framework for climate change policy under uncertainty

Although the EU is on track to achieve the climate targets of “20-20-20”, there is an ongoing debate over whether a more aggressive emission reduction goal is needed to be set for 2030. The root cause of such debate is not only the lack of scientific understanding of climate change but also severe uncertainties about the pace of change and the extent to which it impacts human and natural systems. The policy implications of climate change uncertainty depend on the proper treatment of uncertainty in integrated assessment models (IAM) of climate change. There have been several attempts to incorporate uncertainty in standard IAM frameworks but the results vary widely across the models. This is in particular important for implementing effective mitigation and adaptation strategies within the EU which require a great deal of coordination among the member states with different levels of economic development and political incentives. The objective of this research is to develop a framework for robust climate policy making under uncertainty. During the first stage of this project I will conduct a through survey of current treatment of uncertainty in standard IAMs to obtain the best practices. In the second stage, I will develop a unifying framework for analyzing decision making under uncertainty in the context of climate change. I will adopt a robust optimization approach to assess climate targets and the optimal pathway to achieve those objectives. This theoretical framework then will be applied to the current and future EU climate targets and the results will be illustrated for climate policy making in Italy as a key Member State.
SOLENOID VALVE WITH MANUAL OVERRIDE AND SEALING ADAPTER

A solenoid valve comprises solenoid means for moving a valve poppet, as well as a manual override. An adapter is provided between the manual override and the valve poppet. The adapter comprises an adapter housing part delimiting an adapter cylinder part within which an intermediate operator organ is moveable. The adapter housing part connects sealing to a main valve housing. The override housing part is connected by means of a removable connection to the adapter housing part. A manually operable operator organ of the override, the intermediate operator organ and the valve poppet are associated to each other such that a manual operation of the override causes the intermediate operator organ to move the valve poppet independent of the solenoid means. Sealing means are provided between the intermediate operator organ and the adapter cylinder part for preventing medium to flow out of the valve via the adapter.
European Regions, Migration and Integration

The EUMINT project aims at strengthening cross-border cooperation between institutions in the Provinces of Blzano and Trento, in the Länder of Tirol and Carinthia, and in the Regions of Friuli Venezia-Giulia and Veneto, in order to tackle social, economic, political and cultural challenges arisen from migration phenomena. Border regions require indeed common and coherent measures in the field of integration policies. The project will involve municipal, provincial/regional and euro-regional institutions in three different spheres: - Institutional integration: the project will promote a direct exchange of experiences between project partners through field visits, a “laboratory of ideas” and a series of recommendations for multilevel institutions operating in the field of integration; - Civic integration: in view of transferring its results to different institutions and territories, the project will train new professional figures in the field of welfare and social care through the development of innovative didactic material with the aim of sensitizing asylum-seekers and refugees to common European values; - Labour integration: thanks to a participative process, the project will lay the foundations for the development of specific short- and medium-term measures and instruments, as well as long-term strategies and policies, for the integration of asylum-seekers and refugees in the labour market.
La estafa en triángulo: análisis de sus elementos esenciales, la problemática en cuanto su tipificación en la legislación sustantiva penal en Ecuador y los efectos que de esta se derivan

This thesis project deals with various questions that arise around the called fraud triangle, that is, one in which the subject deceived and deponent, although without being the holder of certain assets, performs by deception and mistake a wrongful disposal of assets, which ultimately affects to a different subject, who is actually the owner of the affected assets. Specifically, a comparison between the traditional and fraud triangle components is done, the categorization or not of the fraud in triangle is analyzed on the law of Ecuador, the elements that must be met are analyzed and determined so that the unjust in question is constituted, and the type of relationship that should exist between the deceived-deponent and the affected assets is studied, so that it can be accepted that the former person performs the typical arrangement required by the triangular fraud. In effect, it is argued that in Ecuadorian law for completing the categorization of fraud triangle and punishing as a crime, this must be expressly stated in the criminal legal regulations in accordance with the principle of legality which implies that the criminal law is written, i.e. it must be exclusively positive law. That the criminal law is prior means that it cannot punish an act that it is not listed as a crime at the time of restraint and strict refers to the criminal law that should be exhaustive and provide certainty. So the criminal law should make a specific description of the act or omission that considers as a crime, so that there is no ambiguity that interferes with their knowledge and application; regarding the bond that should exist between the subject deceived-deponent and affected assets. We conclude that a special relationship is sufficient, in fact or in law, for settings to be considered fraud in triangle. Finally, recommendations are done in reference to the way the triangular fraud should be understood and treated in our criminal justice.
Experimental and numerical investigations on roof slab of a pool type sodium cooled fast reactor based on model studies

Abstract The objective of the work is to predict the structural integrity of the roof slab of 500 MWe sodium cooled fast reactor (SFR) under static loading conditions. The roof slab is an annular box type structure consisting of top and bottom plates with connecting stiffeners and has been designed to support various components such as control plug, pumps and heat exchangers entering into the main vessel of the reactor. The net static load acting on it is about 3800 t under normal condition and about 5000 t under design basis earthquake. Experiments on 1/12th scaled down model of the roof slab are carried out and test data is compared with the results of numerical simulation by finite element analysis. The numerical as well as experimental investigations carried out on the model demonstrate the robustness of assumptions made for the analysis carried out towards respecting design code limits as well as raise the confidence on the structural integrity of the roof slab.
Biomolecule sensing with graphene-integrated nanogaps

Monitoring the DNA and protein composition of cells is key to understanding most biological processes, including the molecular origins of specific diseases. To this end, the emerging field of molecular electronics offers unique opportunities for label-free single-biomolecule sensing. In particular, tunnelling current modulations caused by trapping an individual molecule in a nanoscopic gap between two electrodes can be used to discriminate species based on their electronic structure. The junction conductance is highly sensitive not only to the structure of the molecule, but also to the gap size, the voltage applied, the bonding arrangement inside the gap and the immediate molecular environment. Mechanically controlled break junctions (MCBJs) that allow the formation of closely-spaced electrodes with picometer resolution, can exert a degree of control over each of these parameters and therefore represent an ideal platform for in-situ studies at single-molecule level. 

In BioGraphING, I will develop the first graphene MCBJ, a unique device that will be both a model system for studying charge transport in molecular junctions at room temperature, and a sensing platform for biomolacular fingerprinting. Graphene’s atomic thinness, chemical inertness and strong in-plane bonds will lead to a device architecture with superior mechanical stability and measurement resolution. Given that a robust and reliable contact to single molecules is crucial for high junction conductance, various anchoring modes of the molecules to the graphene electrodes will be investigated (e.g. covalent bonding, π-π stacking). I will monitor the molecular conductance as a function of electrode distance and bias voltage in air, vacuum and in liquid. Combined with quantum transport simulations and statistical data analysis my final goal is to establish molecular fingerprints for amino acids and peptides with specific biological functions, an important challenge in single-molecule biophysics.
The Use of Reflection in Emergency Medicine Education

Reflection is a cognitive process in which new information and experiences are integrated into existing knowledge structures and mental models, resulting in meaningful learning. Reflection often occurs after an experience is over, promoting professional development and lifelong learning. However, a reflective emergency physician (EP) is also able to apply reflection in real time: self-monitoring, coping with the unexpected, and quickly thinking on his or her feet to solve complicated, unique, and challenging clinical problems. Reflection is a skill that can be taught and developed in medical education. Evidence demonstrating the value of teaching reflection is emerging that substantiates longstanding educational theories. While a few educators have started to explore the use of reflection for emergency medicine (EM) learners, the potential for broader application exists. This review summarizes the literature regarding reflection in medical education and provides a basic primer for teaching reflection.
Nanostructure photochemistry via hot electron driven reactions

The current research proposal aims utilise the unique macrocyclic host guest chemistry of cucurbiturils in conjunction with metal nanoparticles to demonstrate a novel and malleable approach to nanoparticle self-assembly, resulting in structures that will be used in light driven chemical reactions and advanced molecular sensing. This represents an important area of research, for whilst nanoparticles and assembled nanostructures show promise in a wide variety of applications, their uptake into current technologies has stalled due to the difficulty of their production, post-assembly manipulation and chemical loading. This project will demonstrate a new paradigm of functionality and versatility in nanoarchitectures.  This will be achieved by assembling nanoparticle structures with a unique group of rigid macrocycle assembly agents, cucurbiturils. Cucurbiturils, with their versatile host-guest complexation chemistry, will allow for post assembly control of nanostructures via multiple external stimuli, while also giving flexibility in terms of application, with many kinds of molecules able to be loaded into the inner cavity of the cucurbiturils, yielding chemical sensing and reactor constructs on the nanoscale.
Fundamental insights will be gained into the assembly and manipulation of nanoparticle superstructures, with an eye for application. To this end, Dr. Steven Barrow, the applicant, will work with Dr. Oren Scherman, in collaboration with Prof. Jeremy Baumberg. This linkage represents a unique opportunity to explore nanoscale systems at the University of Cambridge. This project will be highly supported in both the Chemistry department with Dr. Scherman, as well as the Physics department with Prof. Baumberg, at the University of Cambridge. The University of Cambridge is world renowned for its high impact research in the fields of chemistry and physics and this project represents a unique opportunity for collaboration between the two departments.
Zircon U-Pb dating and Lu-Hf isotope study of intermediate-mafic sub-volcanic and intrusive rocks in the Lishui Basin in the middle and lower reaches of Yangtze River

Eight Mesozoic sub-volcanic and intrusive rocks in the Lishui Basin have been selected for zircon U-Pb dating and Lu-Hf isotopic analysis. The Laohutou, Datongshan, Daweizhuang, Yeshanao, Yanwaqiao, Xibeishan, Changshantou and Jianshan porphyrites yield concordant early Cretaceous ages of 130.5 ± 1.6 Ma, 136.0 ± 3.4 Ma, 132.7 ± 2.7 Ma, 127.0 ± 1.9 Ma, 129.4 ± 1.7 Ma, 133.2 ± 2.1 Ma, 131.1 ± 2.3 Ma and 127.4 ± 1.8 Ma, respectively. Zircon e
 Hf(t) values for these rocks range from −3.54 to −9.11, mostly between −3.54 and −5.93, suggesting sources similar to those for coeval igneous rocks in other volcanic basins along the middle and lower reaches of Yangtze River. Considering the geochemical characteristics of coeval magmatic rocks in the middle and lower reaches of Yangtze River and its adjacent areas, this paper proposes a model of slab rollback to explain the Mesozoic magmatism in the east-central part of China continent. In the middle-late Jurassic to early Cretaceous (170–135 Ma), the Pacific plate started to subduct beneath the Eurasian continent, producing a compressive tectonic setting, and magmatism progressed from coast to the inland. The magmas of this period were derived mostly from partial melting of ancient crust. After ~135 Ma, the subduction weakened, and the rollback of the subducted Pacific plate produced an extensional environment. This led to the formation of volcanic basins, the partial melting of enriched mantle sources and less ancient crust, and the intrusion of voluminous intermediate-mafic igneous rocks.
Smart Factory for the manufacture and complete assembly of multi-material and silicone technical solutions

Investment in construction of new plant, advanced production and connectivity systems between systems, equipment, products and people (Smart Factory), for manufacturing multi-material and silicone solutions for the premium range Home Appliances sectors and automation and robotics technical parts.