SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHARGING A WORN DEVICE

A wearable device (10) has an internal rechargeable power source (112) for supplying power to internal circuitry of the device. An external rechargeable battery pack (30) is physically and electrically interfaced to the wearable device and provides power to recharge the internal rechargeable power source while the device is being worn, thereby eliminating the need to connect the wearable device directly to a source of electricity using wires. The rechargeable battery pack is recharged in a charging station (68) connected to a source of electricity .
Forecasting the Number of Tenants At-Risk of Formal Eviction: A Machine Learning Approach to Inform Public Policy

Eviction of tenants has reached a crisis level in the U.S. and its consequences pose significant challenges to society. To tackle this eviction crisis, policymakers have been allocating financial resources but a more efficient resource allocation would need an accurate forecast of the number of tenants at-risk of evictions ahead of time. To help enhance the existing eviction prevention/diversion programs, in this work, we propose a multi-view deep neural network model, named as MARTIAN, that forecasts the number of tenants at-risk of getting formally evicted (at the census tract level) n months into the future. Then, we evaluate MARTIAN’s predictive performance under various conditions using real-world eviction cases filed across Dallas County, TX. The results of empirical evaluation show that MARTIAN outperforms an extensive set of baseline models in terms of predictive performance. Additionally, MARTIAN’s superior predictive performance is generalizable to unseen census tracts, for which no labeled data is available in the training set. This research has been done in collaboration with Child Poverty Action Lab (CPAL), which is a pioneering non-governmental organization (NGO) working for tackling poverty-related issues across Dallas County, TX. The usability of MARTIAN is under review by subject matter experts. We release our codebase at https://github.com/maryam-tabar/MARTIAN.
A colecção de vasos gregos de Francisco Zea Bermudez y Navarro

Este conjunto de dados diz respeito ao acervo de vasos gregos pertencentes à colecção de arte e antiguidades do diplomata espanhol Francisco Zea Bermudez y Navarro (1819-1883). A reconstituição do conjunto reunido pelo coleccionador no palácio dos barões da Regaleira, em Lisboa, na segunda metade do século XIX, baseia-se nos catálogos de leilões realizados após a morte do coleccionador, nos anos de 1883 e 1895, em Lisboa. Além da informação que consta destas fontes, o conjunto de dados é constituído por dados resultantes da nossa investigação em torno deste tema, tais como a identificação de fotografias ou desenhos dos vasos, bem como informação relativa ao historial de proprietários após o falecimento de Zea Bermudez. Além dos vasos, são elencadas outras antiguidades, como lucernas ou estatuetas.
Search for stable energy levels in materials exhibiting strong anomalous fading: The case of apatites

Abstract The thermally assisted OSL signal resulting from very deep traps was studied in the case of three fluorapatite samples, one chlorapatite as well as one collophanite cryptocrystalline carbonite phosphorite sample of various origins. Intense thermally assisted OSL signal was monitored while stimulating at 200 °C in all samples subjected to the present study, indicating the prevalence of the existence of these very deep traps. Anomalous fading effect is ubiquitous for all TL and OSL signals of all apatite samples subjected to the present study. The anomalous fading of the thermally assisted OSL signal arising from very deep traps is strongly differentiated from the anomalous fading of electron trap excited at temperatures below 500 °C. The thermally assisted OSL signal arising from very deep traps was found to clearly be more stable, showing much less anomalous fading over time. The possible implications of this finding in dating of both apatites and feldspars are also briefly discussed.
Topicality and Complexity in the Acquisition of Norwegian Object Shift

This article investigates the acquisition of object shift in Norwegian child language. We show that object shift is complex derivationally, distributionally, and referentially, and propose a new analysis in terms of IP-internal topicalization. The results of an elicited production study with 27 monolingual Norwegian-speaking children (ages 4;05–7;00) reveal a prolonged delay in the acquisition of object shift with topical individuated pronominal objects. At the same time, we observe target-like placement and prosodic marking of contrastive, possessive, and indefinite pronouns, which do not shift. In our account of the observed delay we refer to the complexity models proposed by Yang (2002, 2004, 2005, 2010) and Hudson Kam & Newport (2005, 2009). In light of Yang's productivity model we argue that not shifting object pronouns is the rule, and OS is the exception. In light of Hudson Kam & Newport's approach to complexity, we argue that the children perceive OS as an inconsistent operation.
Research of Space Teleoperation Based on FreeForm and Augmented Reality Technology

People, who want to complete various operations, usually has some risks and difficulties in the distant, sinister and complex environment. At present, the space teleoperation technology extends the field of human perception, expanding the scope of human behavior, keeping people away from danger to accomplish the same tasks. However, there always exists communication latency problems insides the teleoperation process. To solve this problem, people use Augmented Reality Technology (AR) to superimpose the entity information obtained from the Space Teleoperation System to the real world. Currently, the traditional AR could only enhance or extend human visual system, but fail in effectively simulating touch states. In order to overcome this disadvantage, this paper introduces a novel method that combines the FreeForm Haptic System with AR to improve the tactual simulation. In addition, PHANTOM’s mechanical arm possesses high degrees of freedom and maneuverability. This article also proposes FreeForm mechanical arm as a remote actuators for space teleoperation.
IMPROVEMENTS IN, OR RELATING TO, BUILDING FOUNDATION SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Disclosed is building foundation support, to support a building from or off a ground, including methods of use and installation. The support includes a ground engaging portion, a building engaging portion, an adjustment element to allow a distance in an elongate direction between the ground engaging portion and the building engaging portion to be adjusted, and an elastic element at least in part between the ground engaging portion and the ground to allow at least in part relative horizontal movement between the ground engaging portion and the building. The nature of the support also allows vertical movement between the building engaging portion and the ground engaging portion. The support can be used to support the building off the ground, and in the event of a seismic event prevent or reduce transmission of seismic motion to the building. The support also allows re-levelling and support of the foundation after the event should the support of the ground below building foundation change, for example a change in height of the building.
Silicon carbide nanowires for electronic and biosensing applications

SiC nanowires (NWs) combine the properties of 1D materials with that of SiC and devices based on SiC NWs would present concrete advantages. The main objective of the project is to develop the technology of SiC nanowire field effect transistors (NWFETs) and demonstrate devices suitable for two areas of application:
1) More Moore: Logic applications. SiC NWFETs have the potential of high temperature operation and eventually of efficient power dissipation and thus they can address main issues in semiconductor device scaling.
2) More than Moore: Biosensor applications. SiC exhibits superior to Si chemical stability and biocompatibility and SiC NWFET-based biosensors can thus, exhibit challenging performances.
Top-down technology approach (lithography and plasma etching) will employed to obtain, suitable material quality (residual doping lower than 1E17 cm-3, same carrier mobility as bulk material and if possible, in-situ doping for channel and contact regions).
The targeted performance of the SiC NWFETs is 200ºC operation, an Ion/Ioff ratio above 1E6, a subthreshold swing less than 200mV/decade and an electron channel mobility above 200 cm2V-1s-1. These electrical characteristics address the needs of logic applications while for biosensor applications are largely enough and can be relaxed. 
The biosensing operation of SiC NWFETs will be shown by detecting different substances (DNA, heavy ions, phenyl groups…). Towards this aim, a large part of the work will be devoted to the study of the relevant functionalization ways for SiC NW surfaces and stability of these surfaces to various aqueous solutions.
The main research work will be conducted in INPG while industrialization issues will be investigated in partner organization (CEA-LETI).
The fellowship will enhance the professional maturity of Dr. Zekentes with a consequent effect in his career by reaching a higher researcher-grade (“Research Director”, the highest one for Greek researcher) and higher academic positions.
The Effects of Liberalization Policies on Price and Quality of Services in the European Union Postal Market

This study examines the effects of postal services liberalization and postal market characteristics such as productivity and population density on sector performance indicators of price and quality of service for the EU-27 countries. The EU-27 countries are classified into two groups according to the existence of legal monopoly: high degree and low degree of market opening countries. The results, based on a cross-section country level data belonging to the EU-27 countries for the year 2010, indicate that there is not a statistically significant relationship between the degree of legal openness in the market and performance indicators of price and quality of service. Our analyses show that labour productivity is a key factor which has a statistically significant negative impact on prices and positive impact on quality of services.
Entanglement versus quantum discord in two coupled double quantum dots

We study the dynamics of quantum correlations of two coupled double quantum dots containing two excess electrons. The dissipation is included through the contact with an oscillator bath. We solve the Redfield master equation in order to determine the dynamics of the quantum discord and the entanglement of formation. Based on our results, we find that the quantum discord is more resistant to dissipation than the entanglement of formation for such a system. We observe that this characteristic is related to whether the oscillator bath is common to both qubits or not and to the form of the interaction Hamiltonian. Moreover, our results show that the quantum discord might be finite even for higher temperatures in the asymptotic limit.
Preparing for the data revolution: identifying minimum health information competencies among the health workforce

BackgroundHealth information is required for a variety of purposes at all levels of a health system, and a workforce skilled in collecting, analysing, presenting, and disseminating such information is essential to fulfil these demands. While it is established that low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are facing shortages in human resources for health (HRH), there has been little systematic attention focussed on non-clinical competencies. In response, we developed a framework that defines the minimum health information competencies required by health workers at various levels of a health system.MethodsUsing the Delphi method, we consulted with leading global health information system (HIS) experts. An initial list of competencies and draft framework were developed based on results of a systematic literature review. During the second half of 2012, we sampled 38 experts with broad-based HIS knowledge and extensive development experience. Two rounds of consultation were carried out with the same group to establish validity of the framework and gain feedback on the draft competencies. Responses from consultations were analysed using Qualtrics® software and content analysis.ResultsIn round one, 17 experts agreed to participate in the consultation and 11 (65%) completed the survey. In the second round, 11 experts agreed to participate and eight (73%) completed the survey. Overall, respondents agreed that there is a need for all health workers to have basic HIS competencies and that the concept of a minimum HIS competency framework is valid. Consensus was reached around the inclusion of 68 competencies across four levels of a health system.ConclusionsThis consultation is one of the first to identify the HIS competencies required among general health workers, as opposed to specialist HIS roles. It is also one of the first attempts to develop a framework on minimum HIS competencies needed in LMICs, highlighting the skills needed at each level of the system, and identifying potential gaps in current training to allow a more systematic approach to HIS capacity-building.
Achat d’équipements du laboratoire de COV et de revêtements adhésifs comme une occasion d’accroître l’innovation R & D de F. H. «BARWA»

Le PROJET a pour objet de soutenir les activités de R & D de F. H. «BARWA» par l’achat d’équipements auprès du Laboratoire d’émissions des associations organiques volatils et des revêtements adhésifs, ce qui augmentera l’innovation de l’entreprise. Les équipements scientifiques et de recherche achetés augmenteront également la compétitivité de l’entreprise sur les marchés polonais et européens. De plus, grâce à l’équipement acheté, le nombre de tests, y compris les études qui n’ont pas été menées auparavant, augmentera. Le champ d’application du PROJET comprend l’achat de 15 équipements scientifiques et de recherche nécessaires à la réalisation de travaux de R & D dans le laboratoire de F. H. «BARWA». Indicateurs à atteindre: Investissements privés complémentaires au soutien public aux entreprises (subventions) (CI 6) 466 170,68 PLN., L. entreprises bénéficiant d’un soutien (CI 1) 1,00, L. entreprises bénéficiant de subventions (CI 2) 1,00, L. entreprises soutenues afin d’introduire de nouveaux produits pour le marché (CI 28) 1,00, L. laboratoires de recherche soutenus 1,00, L. travaux de R & D réalisés 2, 00, L. mis en œuvre R & D d projets 1,00, L. introduit les innovations de produits 2.0, Croissance de l’emploi dans les entreprises soutenues (CI 8) 2.0, L. demandes de brevet déposées 1,0, L. projets de R-D mis en œuvre à l’aide d’une infrastructure de recherche soutenue 1.0, Nombre d’entreprises utilisant une infrastructure de recherche soutenue 1.00. Le projet est conforme à l’objectif de l’axe prioritaire I — Innovation et science ROP WŚ 2014-2020 — «Infrastructures de R & D dans les entreprises». Le projet est conforme à l’objectif de la mesure 1.2 — Recherche et développement dans le secteur de l’entrepreneuriat de Świętokrzyskie. La requérante coopère avec de nombreuses entreprises de la voïvodie de Świętokrzyskie et soutient leur activité de R & D.
Utilization possibilities of some natural plants in urbaning sites of Bartin city and surroundings.

Selection of plant material is very important in the landscape planning. Use of the plant material, belong the natural flora, is increasing the success of the landscape architecture applications and is getting economical approach and integrity of city and it's environs. In this research, the flora of Bartin city and environs was evaulated from this aspect of the landscape design. Research method consist of three steps; field study, plant description, analyses and evaluation. In this context, 89 plant materials were collected from 25 point at the research area in vegetation period. From 89 plants, 64 herbaceous and 25 woody taxons are determined as suitable for utilization in urban areas. From herbaceous plants, Galanthus plicatus Bieb. ssp. byzantinus (Baker.) D. A. Webb. is an endemic plant. Based on ecological, aesthetical and functional roles of the 89 plants determined in the study, most of them (24.7%) were suitable for aesthetical utilization and least of them (2.3%) were suitable for ecological utilization in landscape planning. 
Keywords: Bartin, Natural plant, Urban areas, Floral design
RCDI and Measurement of Low-carbon Economy

The thesis begins with the analysis to situation of dynamic development of RCDI.The analysis shows that there is no obvious change on the situation of regional sector of development level,but the increase speed of every region has no such situation.And many under-developed regions have higher development speed.But their focus of development are not same,the direction of development have no obvious persistence.Then the thesis analyzes how to measure the development level of low-carbon econo-my with RCDI.Based on the characteristic of energy consumption structure in China,the thesis analyzes the relationship between RCDI and the amount of the SO2 discharge per ten thousand yuan GDP.The analysis shows that the RCDI can be used as a kind of effective index to measure the situation of the low-carbon economy,and the development speed of low-carbon economy can also be analyzed through the increase speed of RCDI.
Prevalence of Work Related Stress among Health Practitioners at Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital

The study investigated the actual existence of work related stress among health practitioners at Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital in Mashonaland West Province. The 37 health workers, comprising of 22 female and 15 male subjects from 18 different departments, with experience on the job ranging from 0-5 years up to 16 years and more were conveniently selected as a sample. A descriptive survey was used for the collection of data. Structured questionnaires with closed and open ended questions were used to collect data. A pilot study was carried out to ensure validity and reliability of the research instrument. The study findings revealed that work related stress impacted on the social relations, health and psychosocial relationships of the health workers as these practitioners would not fully participate in social activities due to the work schedules they have. There was no significant variation that work related stress was a contributing factor to the health workers’ health status, maybe it was due to differences in instruments used in this study and the other related studies done on the same subject. Work overload was the most mentioned variable that health workers indicated as contributing to work related stress and it was attributed to lack of resources in the whole Zimbabwean public health system. Psychosocial relations of the health workers were affected by the work overload and this in turn contributed to work related stress among the health practitioners. Work under-load was also indicated to contribute to work related stress when health workers would find themselves unable to perform duties as their skills require due to lack of equipment and other materials like medicines. This would occur especially when they watch a patient suffer where there are no materials and equipment or they turn away a patient due to lack of resources. When it came to the issue of salaries, the findings showed that this variable was the most topical issue among health workers who all indicated that the remuneration they got did not match the workload assigned to them as well as their professional qualifications. Key words : stress, burnout, health practitioners, remuneration
La gouvernance des données urbaines entre territoire de projets et projet de territoire. L’exemple de Rennes Métropole

Par l’observation dans le temps de trois moments marquants de la politique des données à Rennes, cet article se propose de réfléchir à la manière dont des projets informationnels sont utilisés comme levier de production et de réinvention des services urbains nécessitant de repenser les principes de l’action publique. Nous posons comme hypothèse principale que la mise en place d’une gouvernance collective des données serait un moyen de régulation des rapports de force entre les acteurs et, de surcroît, que cette dynamique permettrait de façon volontariste de repositionner progressivement la métropole dans ce secteur hautement concurrentiel. Entre recherche d’un positionnement et défense d’une réappropriation des données par le local, le rôle des acteurs publics dans la gouvernance informationnelle mérite d’être étudié par une approche qualitative et historique. L’article décrit les bifurcations de la politique des données dans une trajectoire locale, celle de Rennes Métropole, au regard des idéologies qui sous-tendent les projets menés depuis le début des années 2010 et de leurs actualisations ces dernières années. L’article conclut sur les difficultés qu’il reste à surmonter pour pouvoir parler de gouvernance partagée des données, en abordant notamment l’inclusion limitée des citoyens et la question ambiguë de la souveraineté.
Social media in transparent work environments

Social media is being integrated into work environments making them more transparent. When the work environment is transparent, it has the potential to allow projects to transmit information about work artifacts and events quickly through a large network. Using signaling theory, we propose a theory that users interpret this information and then make work-related decisions about attention and effort allocation in a principled manner. In the open source context of voluntary participation, broadcast activity information act as signals that allow developers to make highly informed choices about where to expend their attention and effort and with whom to collaborate. We propose four potential signals from literature and interviews with developers in our research setting and discuss the implications for social media in software development environments.
An approach to general videogame evaluation and automatic generation using a description language

In this paper, we present an approach for automated evaluation and generation of videogames made with PuzzleScript, a description-based scripting language for authoring games, which was created by game designer Stephen Lavelle [1]. We have developed a system that automatically discovers solutions for a multitude of videogames that each possess different game mechanics, rules, level designs, and win conditions. In our approach, we first developed a set of general level state heuristics, which estimates how close a given game level is to being solved. It is used to adapt the best-first search algorithm to implement a general evaluation approach for PuzzleScript games called GEBestFS. Next, we developed an evolutionary framework that automatically generates novel game mechanics from scratch by evolving game design rulesets and evaluating them using GEBestFS. This was achieved by developing a set of general ruleset heuristics to assess the playability of a game based on its game mechanics. From the results of our approach, we showcase that a description-based language enables the development of general methods for automatically evaluating games authored with it. Additionally, we illustrate how an evolutionary approach can be used together with these methods to to automatically design alternate or novel game mechanics for authored games.