SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Measuring quality of dental care

The authors conducted a study to validate the following 3 evidence-based, process-of-care quality measures focused on dental caries prevention for children with an elevated risk of experiencing caries: sealants for 6- to 9-year-olds, sealants for 10- to 14-year-olds, and topical fluoride.Using evidence-based guidelines, the Dental Quality Alliance developed measures for implementation with administrative data at the plan and program levels. To validate the measures, the authors used data from the Florida and Texas Medicaid programs and Children's Health Insurance Programs and from national commercial dental benefit plans. Data were extracted from 414 randomly selected dental office records to validate the use of administrative data to accurately calculate the measures. The authors also assessed statistically significant variations in overall measure performance.Agreement between administrative data and dental records was 95% for sealants (κ = 0.82) and 90% for topical fluoride (κ = 0.78). Sensitivity and specificity were 90.7% and 88.5% for topical fluoride and 77.8% and 98.8% for sealants, respectively. Variation in overall measure performance was greatest for topical fluoride (χ(2) = 5,887.1; P < .01); 18% to 37% of children with an elevated risk of experiencing caries received at least 2 topical fluoride applications during the reporting year. Although there was greater variation in performance for sealants for 6- to 9-year-olds (range, 21.0-31.3%; χ(2) = 548.6; P < .01) compared with sealants for 10- to 14-year-olds (range, 8.4-11.1%; χ(2) = 22.7; P < .01), overall sealant placement rates were lower for 10- to 14-year-olds.These evidence-based, caries prevention process-of-care quality measures can be implemented feasibly and validly using administrative claims data.The measures can be used to assess, monitor, and improve the proportion of children with an elevated risk of experiencing dental caries who receive evidence-based caries prevention services.
El exceso de la democracia

En Chile "se lee, se estudia, se comenta la filosofía… Se escribe sobre sus temas más actuales… Todo esto es cierto.Sin embargo, queda por preguntarse si se hace verdaderamente filosofía" (Giannini, 2011 p. 235).Esta proposición de Humberto Giannini resulta controvertida por el libro El exceso de democracia de Cristóbal Friz (2021).En este libro no solo se hace filosofía, sino que el ejercicio filosófico que comporta es posible gracias a una exégesis de la tradición de pensamiento político nacional sobre la democracia.El exceso de democracia es un libro que puede ser calificado de "significante" para la filosofía política chilena y que amerita atención.Esta aserción descansa en una serie de méritos de la obra: De partida se trata de un
VERTICALLY BUILT CULTIVATION SYSTEM FOR CULTIVATING PLANTS AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

Plant cultivation system (1) comprising a cultivation container (2), a plurality of cultivation trays (5) for cultivating the plants, which are arranged on a series of cultivation planes (Li) arranged one on top the other with respective pre-set heights relative to a horizontal reference plane (Z), a box-shaped air distribution duct (9) having two air diffusion walls (10) which extend approximately vertically in the cultivation container (2) and which are parallel to each other and dimensioned so as to be adjacent to the cultivation trays (5). The air diffusion walls (10) are facing the respective cultivation trays (5) in the cultivation planes and have a plurality of through openings (14) which are facing the respective cultivation trays (5) and are designed to selectively convey the conditioned air from the air distribution duct (9) to the same.
Probing quantum fluctuations of single electronic channels in model interacting systems

The fluctuation-dissipation theorem is a prominent milestone in Physics: It links the dissipative response of a physical system to its fluctuations, and provides a microscopic understanding of macroscopic irreversibility. Recent theoretical advances that have generalized the original fluctuation-dissipation theorem to non-linear quantum systems even far from equilibrium, ask for an experimental test, which is the aim of the project. We will measure the current fluctuations and dissipative response of driven quantum systems whose non-linearity arises from strong interactions. We will exploit the flexibility offered by nano-patterned high purity 2D electron gases in order to realize single electron channels in different regimes: 1/ interacting strongly with a single electromagnetic mode (Dynamical Coulomb Blockade of a quantum point contact), 2/ interacting with a single magnetic impurity (Kondo effect in quantum dots), 3/ driving the 2D gas in the fractional quantum Hall effect where current is carried by strongly correlated 1D channels prototypical of Luttinger liquids. Last, we will address a fundamental issue raised in the early days of quantum mechanics: how long does it take for a particle to cross a classically forbidden barrier? While Wigner-Smith’s theorem links the issue to the density fluctuations within the barrier, the fluctuation-dissipation theorem links it further to a quantum relaxation resistance. A full investigation of fluctuation-dissipation relations including quantum effects requires measurements at frequencies hf>k_BT. With the available dilution refrigeration techniques it implies measuring in the few GHz range. Since quantum conductors have an impedance h/e^2~25.8 kohm much larger than the 50ohm impedance of microwave components, new microwave methods able to deal with large impedance values will be developed. They will be based on the extension to finite magnetic field of the wide-band impedance matching methods recently developed by the PI.
Identifying symptom groups from Emergency Department presenting complaint free text using SNOMED CT.

Patients presenting to Emergency Departments may be categorised into different symptom groups for the purpose of research and quality improvement. The grouping is challenging due to the variability in the way presenting complaints are recorded by clinical staff. This work proposes analysis of the presenting complaint free-text using the semantics encoded in the SNOMED CT ontology. This work demonstrates a validated prototype system that can classify unstructured free-text narratives into patient's symptom group. A rule-based mechanism was developed using variety of keywords to identify the patient's symptom group. The system was validated against the manual identification of the symptom groups by two expert clinical research nurses on 794 patient presentations from six participating hospitals. The comparison of system results with one clinical research nurse showed 99.3% sensitivity; 80.0% specificity and 0.9 F-score for identifying "chest pain" symptom group.
Design and evaluation: End users, user datasets and personas

Understanding the needs and aspirations of a suitable range of users during the product design process is an extremely difficult task. Methods such as ethnographic studies can be used to gain a better understanding of users needs, but they are inherently time consuming and expensive. The time pressures that are evident in the work performed by design consultancies often make these techniques impractical. This paper contains a discussion about the use of 'personas', a method used by designers to overcome these issues. Personas are descriptive models of archetypal users derived from user research. The discussion focuses on two case studies, the first of which examines the use of personas in the car design process. The second examines the use of personas in the field of 'inclusive design', as demonstrated by the HADRIAN system. These case studies exemplify the benefits 'data rich' personas contribute as opposed to 'assumption based' personas.
OXYGEN SENSOR COMPOUNDS

The invention provides the use of a luminescent heterometallic complex for detecting oxygen, which luminescent heterometallic complex comprises: a first lanthanide ion, a second lanthanide ion which is a different lanthanide from the first,and a sensitising chromophore. The complex may be used as a ratiometric probe for determining oxygen concentration. Thus, in some embodiments, detecting oxygen comprises estimating, or determining, the concentration of oxygen. The invention thus relates to a method of detecting the presence of oxygen in a sample, and to methods of estimating the concentration of oxygen in a sample. The invention also relates to novel luminescent heterometallic complexes which comprise: a first lanthanide ion, a second lanthanide ion which is a different lanthanide from the first,and a sensitising chromophore.
LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL PARALLEL MODULAR CONSTRUCTIONS SYSTEMS WITH SYNTHETIC MODULES

A multi-family building structure using prefabricated parallel modular living units is provided. The structure comprises at least first plurality of parallel modular living units and a second plurality of parallel modular living units. Each living unit in the first plurality of living units comprises a first outer and inner modules and a first synthetic residential module between the first outer module and the first inner module. Each living unit in the first plurality of living units comprises a second outer and outer modules and a second synthetic residential module between the second outer module and the second inner module. The structure further comprises a synthetic corridor module formed between the first inner module of the each living unit in the first plurality of living units and the second inner module in the second plurality of living units. The outer modules and the inner modules are devoid of redundant side walls.
Optimized over-current relay coordination using Flower Pollination Algorithm

The main purpose of optimization of relay coordination in an extensively large electrical network is to enhance the selectivity and at the same time reducing the fault clearing time to improve reliability of the system. The relays provided are set to function properly in normal as well as abnormal condition. In this paper; the main focus is to find out minimum Time Dial Setting (TDS) for the relays connected in-whatever configuration using Flower Pollination Algorithm. The said algorithm is compared with Linear Programming Technique. The algorithm has been implemented in MATLAB and tested on radial feeder fed from one end as well as on parallel Feeder system. The innovative feature of the paper is application of nature inspired algorithm to one of the major problem of optimization in the field of power system protection.
Potential adverse effects of inorganic pollutants on clinical parameters of loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta): Results from a nesting colony from Cape Verde, West Africa

A large number of nesting loggerhead sea turtles (n = 201) were sampled to establish the blood levels of 11 elements (Cu, Mn, Pb, Zn, Cd, Ni, Cr, As, Al, Hg, and Se). Almost all of the samples showed detectable levels of these 11 elements, and Zn and Se exhibited the highest concentrations (median values as high as 6.05 and 2.28 μg/g, respectively). The median concentrations of the most toxic compounds, As, Cd, Pb, and Hg, were relatively low (0.38, 0.24, 0.06, and 0.03 μg/g, respectively). We also determined the haematological and biochemical parameters in a subsample of 50 turtles to evaluate the potential effects of these contaminants on clinical parameters and found several associations. Our study reinforces the usefulness of blood for the monitoring of the levels of contaminating elements and their adverse effects on blood parameters in sea turtles.
METER ELECTRONICS AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING FLOW FLUID VISCOSITY AT A REFERENCE TEMPERATURE

Meter electronics (20) and method for obtaining a flow fluid viscosity at a predetermined reference temperature are provided. The meter electronics (20) includes an interface (201) configured to exchange communications, a storage system (204) configured to store a predetermined reference temperature (211), a measured fluid viscosity (214), a measured fluid temperature (215), and a temperature-viscosity relational data (218) that relates temperature to viscosity over a predetermined range of flow fluid temperatures, and a processing system (203) coupled to the interface (201) and to the storage system (204), with the processing system (203) configured to obtain the measured fluid temperature (215), obtain the measured fluid viscosity (214), and generate a reference temperature viscosity (227) using the measured fluid viscosity (214) and the temperature-viscosity relational data (218), with the generated reference temperature viscosity (227) corresponding to the predetermined reference temperature (211).
Algorithmic societies: ethical life in the machine learning age

ALGOSOC develops a new approach to understanding and responding to the consequences of machine learning algorithms for contemporary societies. Rapid advancements in machine learning technologies are transforming social and political life in ways that uniquely challenge how we live in relation to others. The life chances of a person are now intimately connected to the attributes that an algorithm has learned from the data patterns of unknown others. From judgements in the criminal justice system to decisions on treatment pathways in health, the outputs of algorithms have become pivotal to the decisions and adjudications on the probable futures of individuals. While there is substantial academic and public emphasis on defining ethical codes of conduct for algorithmic decisions, there is a lack of attention to how machine learning algorithms remake the ethical relations that define a society. In short, existing research is focused on limiting the harms of the actions of algorithms, whereas ALGOSOC focuses on how algorithms are redefining the thresholds of what harmful, good, bad, or risky behaviour means in a society. The ALGOSOC project will examine how 21st century machine learning algorithms are learning to recognize, to attribute, and to infer the characteristics of entities (people, groups, and objects). In order to do this, the project will conduct a series of path-defining studies of societal domains of machine learning that, though they share algorithms in common, have not previously been researched in combination: behavioural biometrics and biomedical object recognition; consumer recommendation and criminal justice scoring; oncology treatment pathways and anomaly detection for security. The ALGOSOC project will provide new social science knowledge of what is taking place as machine learning algorithms travel across different domains and sites, and how precisely they learn by their exposure to different worlds of data.
Zone umide: sistemi gestionali per integrare le attività antropiche e la tutela della natura

The project aims to investigate the impacts of world agricultural and animal husbandry, fishery and tourist accommodation on the biodiversity of the natural value of wetlands, the ecosystem function and, in general, the environmental quality of the wetland.
  We propose to give directions that involve active management of the economic operators (farmers, fishermen, farmers, tour operators) in order to find an integration of environmental protection and economic development.
 The area of ​​investigation concerns the most important wetlands and representative of the local context of the Partnership and its "surroundings", properly defined.
 The overall project objective is to create a tool to address management of valuable natural wetlands in which economic activities are integrated, sometimes causes negative environmental impacts but also positive.
 The target is the quality of the natural wetlands and traders operating around them and the public authorities who, according to the results obtained, may act by regulations implementing its regional policies.
 The project includes a representative range of wetland and, subsequently, bibliographic and cartographic analysis of what is present around them from which you can get a general overview of the environmental situation. It 'will be a further study in some wetlands pilot followed the design and implementation of management interventions that provide real involvement
 active traders. Based on the experience gained will be drawn up guidelines and the results of the project spread throughout the territory.
Promoting physical activity among women using wearable technology and online social connectivity: a feasibility study

Wearable physical activity (PA) tracking technology, which has the capacity to connect users’ PA data to online social networks, could address the need for cost-effective, scalable PA programs for women. It is not yet clear how to use wearable devices to maximize the effectiveness of evidence-based PA promotion techniques. There also is need to examine time-sensitive, within-person relationships between aspects of social networking and PA progress. The present study tested the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of an online PA program that employed wearable technology, an associated social network, and the assignment of program partners. Sedentary women (n = 20, MAge = 50, MBMI = 30.9 kg/m2) used wearable devices and attended one face-to-face session that introduced evidence-based PA promotion skills (e.g. goal setting). The remainder of the six-week program emphasized online communication with PA partners and other group members. Participants completed online surveys about their social contact...
Sparing the contralateral submandibular gland without compromising PTV coverage by using volumetric modulated arc therapy

Salivary gland function decreases after radiation doses of 39 Gy or higher. Currently, submandibular glands are not routinely spared. We implemented a technique for sparing contralateral submandibular glands (CLSM) during contralateral elective neck irradiation without compromising PTV coverage.Volumetric modulated arc therapy (RapidArc™) plans were applied in 31 patients with stage II-IV HNC without contralateral neck metastases, all of whom received elective treatment to contralateral nodal levels II-IV. Group 1 consisted of 21 patients undergoing concurrent chemo-radiotherapy, with elective nodal doses of 57.75 Gy (PTVelect) and 70 Gy to tumor and pathological nodes (PTVboost) in 7 weeks. Group 2 consisted of 10 patients treated with radiotherapy to 54.45 Gy to PTVelect and 70 Gy to PTVboost in 6 weeks. All clinical plans spared the CLSM using individually adapted constraints. For each patient, a second plan was retrospectively generated without CLSM constraints ('non-sparing plan').PTV coverage was similar for both plans, with 98.7% of PTVelect and 99.2% of PTVboost receiving ≥95% of the prescription dose. The mean CLSM dose in group 1 was 33.2 Gy for clinical plans, versus 50.6 Gy in 'non-sparing plans' (p < 0.001). In group 2, mean CLSM dose was 34.4 Gy for clinical plans, and 46.8 Gy for non-sparing plans (p = 0.002).Elective radiotherapy to contralateral nodal levels II-IV using RapidArc consistently limited CLSM doses well below 39 Gy, without compromising PTV-coverage. Future studies will reveal if this extent of dose reduction can reduce patient symptoms.
Laser-Based bioprinter

Bioprinting is a rapidly developing technology sector aimed at additive manufacturing of tissues and organs. It is expected to lead to the most disruptive biomedical applications of additive manufacturing. Apart from tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, bioprinting applications of immediate commercial and societal benefit include the development of personalized cancer therapies and realization of in vitro tissue models based on human biology for reliable drug tests in pharma industry. The latter one is especially attractive, as it will potentially result in substantial savings of drug development costs. Furthermore, it may help to considerably reduce the need for animal studies in the foreseeable future. The need for increased resolution is one of the main technological challenges of bioprinting today. Most currently available bioprinters are based on dispensing methods. Therefore, the achievable spatial resolution is in the range of tens of micrometers. The possibility to reproduce features on the submicrometer scale would provide the missing link to accessing the complexity of natural cell environment and enable fabrication of truly biomimetic constructs.
On the Demise of the English Be Perfect Based on Diachronic Bible Versions

There have been suggested many causes of the decline and demise of the BE perfect. First, language strategy to avoid ambiguity is suggested. Language is first of all an instrument of communication, so if a construction causes ambiguity, an obstacle of communication, then a way of disambiguation is sought. Second, the avoidance of heavy functional load is proposed in that language seeks for economy and to avoid a heavy functional load for a construction like the construction BE followed by a past participle, which can give expression to at least four different syntactic constructions, creating too heavy af unctional load. Finally, counterfactuality proposed by McFadden and Alexiadou (205) is suggested as the catalyst for the eventual loss of BE. In the first half of ME, counterfactuals categorically required the auxiliary HAVE on the perfect. This requirement was strong enough even to override the otherwise categorical selection of BE by verbs like come, yielding their first appearances with HAVE. My data (Table I) also shows this in that only 17 cases in King James (1611) and 18 cases in Tyndale (1526) of the BE perfecta ppear, mainly with the verbs come and go. The final stage of the demise of the BE perfect has come with the road map of PE HAVE perfect (or HAVE PERFECT PROGRESSIVE), at least in conservative English like that of the Bible, as shown in the diachronic study of the Bible versions, is Preterit (Present) (OE), HAVE or BE PERFECT (Present)(ME, EModE),HAVE PERFECT (HAVE PERFECT PROGRESSIVE)(PE).
Van Leuven-Zwart’s model revisited

Translation shifts are among the disciplines that have always been in focus. Many scholars have discussed in this regard and have proposed some models. Three main types of shifts have been paid attention to including syntactic, semantic and stylistic shifts. First models like the ones introduced by Catford and Vinay and Darbelnet mostly had tendency toward syntactic shifts. On the contrary, the later frameworks have studied semantic and stylistic shifts.&lt;p&gt;Undoubtedly, Van Leuven-Zwart’s framework that studies syntactic, semantic and stylistic shifts all together has been one of the most detailed ones. It has been presented to establish and describe shifts in translations of narrative texts. However, some scholars including Toury have not paid attention to this model in shift studies because of its complexities.&lt;p&gt;This paper aims at briefly introducing Van Leuven-Zwart’s framework and speaking about its strengths and drawbacks, respectively, in order that researchers and students get more familiar with this influential model. It also gives some suggestions for further researches.&lt;p&gt;
MOTOR ROAD ROLLER

The invention relates to a motor road roller, comprising a stiff bearing frame (1), which is supported on a pair of working elements, wherein at least one working element thereof can be pivoted and is connected to a Π-shaped frame (7), wherein the Π-shaped frame (7) is connected to rotational axles perpendicular to each other of the working element and a pivot axle (9), and wherein the pivot axle (9) is used to pivot the working element in relation to the bearing frame (1). According to the invention, the axes of the working element are installed on the Π-shaped frame (7) in a crossing manner such that the performance of the road roller can be increased and the roller pivot angle can be expanded.