SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Payload universal geostationary interface

Getting flight heritage for innovative space technologies can be a challenge. While options exist for flying in Low Earth Orbit, few opportunities exist for flying outside the Van Allen belts, especially on the Geostationary orbit where are located the majority of commercial satellites.
The PLUGIN project, or PayLoad Universal Geostationary Interface, aims at developing an open standard for hosting innovative packages as passenger payloads on-board commercial satellites. PLUGIN will propose a generic approach, including technical interface requirements and implementation schedule. PLUGIN will also present the business models for hosting such payloads on commercial spacecraft and associated contracting principles, together with a list of opportunities.

Airbus Defence and Space (Formerly Astrium) is the leading European manufacturer of GEO communications satellites with 4 launchs per year to GEO orbit, and as such is in the perfect position to promote such initiative. Developing PLUGIN will benefit the whole European industry, by providing a recurring access to GEO orbit. Developing PLUGIN will also improve Airbus DS commercial offers.

Airbus DS is teaming with ISIS and SSTL., 2 innovative industry leaders. The combined experiences and mindsets of the 3 companies will allow to assess the whole variety of requests for IOD/IOV in GEO and GTO orbits.

The PLUGIN project will be structured around 2 groups : an Advisory Group and a Passenger Representative Panel.
The Advisory Group will help the PLUGIN team to propose solutions commercially and technically acceptable by the various stakeholders of the industry. Participants will be ESA, satellite operators and insurers.
The Passenger Representative Panel will focus on technical interfaces. The panel will include space hardware manufacturers from various European countries, both large companies, SMEs, and research labs.
PLUGIN outcomes will be made public and available to the whole European Industry.
Toward validation of simulated accelerograms via prediction equations for nonlinear SDOF response

Seismic structural risk analysis of critical facilities may require nonlinear dynamic analysis for which record selection is one of the key issues. Notwithstanding the increasing availability of database of strong-motion records, it may be hard to find accelerograms that fit a specific scenario (e.g., in terms of magnitude and distance) resulting from hazard assessment at the site of interest. A possible, alternative, approach can be the use of artificial and/or simulated ground motion in lieu of real records. Their employment requires systematic engineering validation in terms of structural response and/or seismic risk. Prediction equations for peak and cyclic inelastic single degree of freedom systems’ response, based on Italian accelerometric data, are discussed in this study as a possible benchmark, alongside real record counterparts, for the validation of synthetic records. Even if multiple events would be in principle required, an extremely preliminary validation is carried out considering only four simulated records of the 1980 Irpinia (Southern Italy) Mw 6.9 earthquake. Simulated records are obtained through a broadband hybrid integral-composite technique. Results show how this simulation method may lead to generally acceptable results. It is also emphasized how this kind of validation may provide additional results with respect to classical signal-to-signal comparison of real and simulated records.
DEVICE FOR STORING AND SMOKING TOBACCO AND TOBACCO-RELATED PRODUCTS IN AN INCLEMENT WEATHER ENVIRONMENT

The present invention provides a hand worn smoking device (100) comprising a glove (2) having a burning reservoir (4) tor containing substance to be smoked (10), a reservoir closing feature (5), a smoke transport pathway (6), and an oral interface (8) wherein the burning reservoir (4) is connected to the oral interface (8) via the smoke transport pathway (6) allowing the burning reservoir (6) to be In smoke communication with the oral interface (8) during use. The present invention also includes a method of smoking the substance to be smoked (10) using this device (100).
Effects of overpressure variations on fracture apertures and fluid transport

Abstract For an isolated rock fracture in a homogeneous, isotropic rock subject to constant internal fluid overpressure or constant external driving stress, the ideal opening-displacement (aperture) profile or variation is that of a flat ellipse. For many mineral veins, dykes, tension fractures, normal faults, and other rock fractures, however, the opening-displacements show irregular aperture (thickness) variations very different from that of a flat ellipse. Here we present field data on typical fracture-aperture variations, as well as new numerical and analytical models to explain these data. We present the overpressure variation by Fourier cosine series, a very flexible method that can be used to model abrupt overpressure and driving-stress variations in vertical and lateral sections for fractures of various sizes and types. We calculate the opening-displacements of typical hydrofractures, and discuss the results with reference to mineral veins and dykes. We also present numerical models showing that when a fracture dissects layer, or parts of a single layer (such as a lava flow), with different stiffnesses (Young's moduli), the opening-displacement may show irregular variation even when the overpressure is constant. From the cubic law, the volumetric flow rates in the large-aperture segments of the mineral veins and dykes discussed in the paper may have been as much as 3–5-times the flow rates in the small-aperture segments. We propose that differences in volumetric flow rates are related to irregular opening-displacement variations in feeder-dykes is one principal reason for the development of crater cones, a universal feature of volcanic fissures.
Active sound deadening technique

The noise outputs are acquired near to the noise and passed across by an RF link, thus giving more time for processing. The reference signal then counteracts the time delay.
Collection of raw materials, removal of flame retardants and reuse of secondary raw materials

CREAToR focusses on process development and demonstration (to TRL 5) to remove hazardous, already banned bromine-containing flame-retardants from waste streams using continuous purification technologies (supercritical CO2 and cost-effective solvent-based processes using natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES)) in twin-screw extruders. CREAToR will cover the whole value chain, starting from collecting thermoplastic waste streams from building and construction (B&C) and from waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Respective recyclers and sorters of both industries are part of the CREAToR consortium. The project will implement ways to collect secondary raw materials, identify the presence of hazardous flame retardants, remove these contaminants from the materials and finally reuse the materials. As case studies they will be reused as valuable secondary raw materials for new B&C insulation panels, closing the circle of economy, for automotive interior application, and for producing 3 D printed parts for aerospace applications. The respective end user partners are also part of the CREAToR consortium. For further increasing the economic feasibility of the approach an optimised logistic concept and a harmonized material quality classification scheme will be developed and applied. CREAToR will create a circular economy solution, transforming waste streams that are currently incinerated at costs of >180 €/t (especially from the B&C and WEEE sector) into value-bringing secondary raw materials. The economic viability of CREAToR will be validated through material benchmarking and LCA/LCC assessment for the whole value chain resulting in next generation products. The strong industrial/recycler presence in the consortium (12 industrial partners, among them three recyclers, six SMEs, and six large enterprises) will ensure the market relevance of the developments and the rapid commercialisation of the results within 1-2 years after the end of the project.
A high performance electrochemical sensor for acetaminophen based on single-walled carbon nanotube–graphene nanosheet hybrid films

Abstract A high performance electrochemical sensor for the detection of acetaminophen (APAP) at the single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT)–graphene nanosheet (GNS) hybrid film modified electrode is reported. The morphology and pore structure of the SWCNT–GNS hybrid were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and nitrogen isothermal adsorption–desorption technique, respectively. The electrochemical behavior of APAP at the SWCNT–GNS modified glassy carbon (GC) electrode was investigated by cyclic voltammetry. The results showed significantly enhanced electrochemical reactivity and voltammetric response of APAP. The electrochemical sensor based on the hybrid modified electrode exhibited excellent analytical performance for APAP detection in neutral solution with a low detection limit of 38 nM and a wide linear range of 0.05–64.5 μM. Moreover, the SWCNT–GNS/GC electrode also showed good selectivity and stability. The high performances of the novel APAP sensor are mainly attributed to high surface area and multi-modal pore structure of the SWCNT–GNS hybrid, which provide an increased sensing area and effective mass transportation pathway.
Attachment Dimensions and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Gottman (1993, 1994a, 1994b) identified 4 types of conflict behaviors (criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling) that are so relationally destructive that he labeled them “the four horsemen of the apocalypse.” This study argues that it is important to identify antecedents of these kinds of communication behaviors, and assesses the degree to which attachment orientations are useful predictors of them. Data from 170 individuals in established romantic relationships were used to test proposed associations between attachment orientations (anxiety and avoidance) and questionnaire measures of criticalness, defensiveness, contemptuousness, and stonewalling. Attachment orientations predicted an average of 22% of the variance in the criterion variables above and beyond the variance explained by relational satisfaction, with attachment anxiety being an especially potent predictor. The findings suggest that individuals whose attachment orientations reflect fears of abandonment and rejection may tend to e...
(16807.19102018.132000655) MONTICELLI DIGITAL INNOVATION

THE MONTICELLI DIGITAL INNOVATION PROJECT AIMS TO DEVELOP:1) THE IMPLEMENTATION OF APPROPRIATE METHODOLOGIES FOR IMPROVING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF LEAN APPLICATIONS AT THE LEVEL OF PRODUCTION SYSTEM 4.0 AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE VARIOUS COMPANY OPERATIONS INVOLVED SUCH AS, FOR EXAMPLE:- TPM OR TOTAL PRODUCTIVE MAINTENANCE (MANAGEMENT OF INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE);- THE SMED OR SINGLE MINUTE EXCHANGE OF DIE (REDUCTION OF EQUIPMENT TIMES);- THE 6 SIGMA (QUALITY MANAGEMENT? INDUSTRIAL);- THE KANBAN MATERIAL FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM (PROGRAMMING AND CONTROL OF PRODUCTION).2) THE DEVELOPMENT OF? IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF PROCESSES IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY THOSE THAT NEED INNOVATION.A CAREFUL CHOICE OF PROCESSES TO BE INNOVATED SHOULD BE MADE FOLLOWING THE FOLLOWING PATH: 1. IDENTIFY THE MAIN PROCESSES BY ENUMERATING THEM;2. DETERMINING AND CLASSIFYING THE STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF THE VARIOUS PROCESSES;3. VERIFYING THE STATE OF EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF INDIVIDUAL PROCESSES EXAMINES
Binary to modified trinary number system conversion and vice-versa for optical super computing

With the demand of the super fast processing and handling of huge volume of data the scientific workers in the field of computer and optics felt the importance of optical computation with multivalued logic. One of the most important number system suitable for optical computation with multivalued logic is the modified trinary number (MTN) system because of its carry and borrow-free operations. At this juncture to avail the advantages of both the Binary and MTN system the conversion from one system to another is most important. In this paper we have communicated the conversion from Binary to MTN and vice-versa including the mixed MTN with details of optoelectronic circuit implementation.
An effective exemplar-based image inpainting method

Image inpainting refers to filling in the missing region of an image using the information from surrounding known region. Criminisi has proposed an exemplar-based image inpainting algorithm, which can propagate structure information and texture information into target region simultaneously. Although this method has such advantages as simplicity and easy implementation, it has some flaws of perceptual quality and computational efficiency. So in this paper, we present an improved method for exemplar-based image inpainting. By considering the isophote curvature as a new ingredient to compute patch priority and matching cost function, this method performs well when the target region contains linear structure with significant changes in curvature. To solve “staircase effect” caused by reusing the same source patch, we do not use the source patch having been used once any more. Experimental results show the superiority of our method in terms of both inpainting quality and computational efficiency.
Lipid and protein stability of partially defatted walnut flour (Juglans regia L.) during storage

Summary

Partially defatted walnut flour (WF) was stored (25 °C, 800 Lux) for an 8-month period and evaluated monthly in some protein properties and oil oxidative parameters. Transparent plastic-laminated (WFPL) and plastic-laminated, aluminium-coated (WFAC) packages were used. During the first 3 months, samples were more susceptible to endogenous hydrolysis; an increase in soluble peptide concentration was determined for both WFAC and WFPL. Minor changes between WFAC and WFPL were observed in protein electrophoretic patterns along storage period, but no differences were determined in total protein solubility. However, a progressive reduction in water-holding capacity (47% from time 0 to month 8) was observed for WFPL. A major effect of packaging material was found on lipid-quality parameters. Packaging materials’ barrier to light effectively protect WF against polyunsaturated FA degradation and oil oxidation. Lipids from WF stored in plastic-laminated packages showed decreasing double-bond index values (from 1.71 at initial time, to 1.45 after 6 months of storage) and increasing oxidation rates along storage test. Aluminium-coated packages can be used to keep quality of WF for 8 months at room temperature.
Verbesserte/s Brennstoffzellensystem und -verfahren

Ein Brennstoffzellensystem umfasst eine Sauerstoffentfernungsvorrichtung mit einem Einlass, der fluidtechnisch mit zumindest einem von der Reaktandengasquelle und einem Auslass des Kathodengasströmungsfeldes verbunden ist, und einem Auslass, der fluidtechnisch mit jedem von einem Anodensteuerventil und einem Kathodensteuerventil verbunden ist. Es sind auch verschiedene Brennstoffzellenbetriebsverfahren offenbart.
Predictive models and simulations in bone regeneration: a multiscale patient-specific approach

Bone injuries represent a high cost for the European health system, requiring corrective surgery to fix the bones. Traditionally, their treatment relies on classical orthopaedic techniques but, nowadays, it is possible to design and fabricate custom-made implants. Thanks to the current advance in image-based technologies, the reconstruction of models that are exact copies of patient specific bones is possible. Thus, this methodology is appropriate for preoperative surgical planning, but currently lacks of a predictive capacity. It presents a low impact for quantitatively determine the effectiveness of different treatments on bone regeneration and, consequently, the patient recovery. 
CURABONE aims to bridge this gap, integrating and extending numerical simulation technologies based on image analysis to achieve a predictive methodology, to optimize patient-specific treatment of bone injuries and rehabilitation therapies. Therefore, CURABONE will focus on the establishment of a currently non-existent, but essential multi-validation platform at different scale levels for the creation of bone models. At organ level, patient-specific loads will be quantified from image-based analysis and musculoskeletal rigid-body modelling. At implant level, Finite Element analyses (FEA) of bone and implant/scaffold will be evaluated. At cell level, in-vitro experiments will be developed under controlled microenvironmental conditions in bioreactors to estimate the cell response under different mechanical conditions. All this information obtained from validation at different scales will be integrated in a computational model with a predictive capacity. Hence, CURABONE will not only develop patient-specific musculoskeletal modelling based on FEA and bone adaptive algorithms, but will also bring a step-forward to validate these models at different scales together with supervision of different orthopaedic hospitals expert on bone injuries.
HIGH-VOLTAGE DEVICE

The invention relates to a high-voltage device (1), comprising an inner conductor (2), an insulating body (6), which surrounds the inner conductor along the longitudinal direction of the inner conductor and which comprises electrically conductive control inserts (7-9) for field control, which are arranged concentrically around the inner conductor and are spaced apart from each other by insulating layers, and an electrically conductive connection between the inner conductor and a first control insert (7) closest to the inner conductor. The invention is characterized by an electrically conductive connection between the inner conductor and a second control insert (8), which axially extends beyond the first control insert to a foot end (12) of the high-voltage device.
Resultados experimentales preliminares de Fachada Fotovoltaica con células Peltier

&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span&gt;El artículo presenta resultados experimentales preliminares de un sistema de fachada ventilada con paneles fotovoltaicos que alimentan un sistema de células Peltier para mejorar el confort interior en condiciones de verano, para la ciudad de Turín, Italia. El sistema también puede funcionar como calefacción complementaria en invierno.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span&gt;La capa exterior de la fachada está formada por paneles fotovoltaicos, mientras que entre el espacio interior y la cavidad de la fachada se instalan intercambiadores de calor de aleación ligera, acoplados en los lados opuestos de las células Peltier. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Las células Peltier están conectadas eléctricamente de forma directa a las células solares: cuanto más incide el sol en la fachada, más energía producen las células solares para alimentar las células Peltier, que funcionan como una bomba de calor estática, refrigerada por el aire que circula por la cavidad de la fachada ventilada.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
SECURITY DOOR SYSTEM

A security door system having a door that includes a door frame comprising elongate door frame members, each having a first holding channel formed therein, and a clamping portion spaced from the first holding channel. The door further includes a mesh covering an opening enclosed by the frame. In addition to the above, the security door system includes a wall frame comprising elongate wall frame members operably coupled to the door frame by one or more hinge members, the hinge members facilitating pivotable movement of the door between open and closed positions and one or a plurality of security members configured to prevent or inhibit levering of the door relative to the wall frame.
Health importance of arsenic in drinking water and food

Arsenic is a toxic metalloid of global concern. It usually originates geogenically but can be intensified by human activities such as applications of pesticides and wood preservatives, mining and smelting operations, and coal combustion. Arsenic-contaminated food is a widespread problem worldwide. Data derived from population-based studies, clinical case series, and case reports relating to ingestion of inorganic arsenic in drinking water, medications, or contaminated food or beverages show the capacity of arsenate and arsenite to adversely affect multiple organ systems. Chronic arsenic poisoning can cause serious health effects including cancers, melanosis (hyperpigmentation or dark spots, and hypopigmentation or white spots), hyperkeratosis (hardened skin), restrictive lung disease, peripheral vascular disease (blackfoot disease), gangrene, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease.
Assessment of Mortality in Acacia Nilotica in Haryana and Punjab in Relation to Biotic Stresses

Kikar ( Acacia nilotica ) is an important agro-forestry species found in plains of Northern India. From last few decades the decline of the species has been recorded and drying and dying of the trees is still going on. For the purpose of study, Punjab and Haryana, where wood of kikar ( Acacia nilotica ) is very useful were selected. Apart from the soil factors, average rainfall and global warming, impact of development activities and urbanization, like Road widening, expansion of cable network, blazing, lopping and injuries caused to the trees during operation are found deep major causes. Role of decay and root rotting fungi, which harbor the exposed and injured portion of the tree has also been recorded.
The logic of informal security cooperation: counterterrorism intelligence-sharing in europe

This MSCA research project on the logic of informal security cooperation (LINSEC) combines the research fields of security studies, IR, international history, and intelligence studies to answer the project’s overarching research question: What drives and sustains informal counterterrorism cooperation? To answer this question, LINSEC builds on the University of Southern Denmark’s  (SDU) expertise in security studies, my research experience in history and intelligence studies, interviews with intelligence officers, and my recently obtained unprecedented access to over 30,000 intelligence records from 1971 to 1979. These records are from a counterterrorism intelligence-sharing framework called the Club de Berne, which is still today’s main cooperation platform for informal intelligence-sharing on terrorism. To understand the logic of informal security cooperation, the project analyses four different aspects. (1) The prerequisites: what internal and external factors determine whether policymakers seek informal security cooperation. (2) Cooperation mechanism: how agencies react to terrorist threats and adapt their habits and modes of security cooperation. (3) Formal versus informal: the conditions under which these actors prefer informal over formal security cooperation, and how informal counterterrorism cooperation ties in or comes into conflict with formal alliances. (4) Continuity over time: what made informal counterterrorism cooperation effective in the 1970s and what makes it effective today? Each of these elements form one objective, which then contain a corresponding research, training, and dissemination subobjective. 
This project aligns squarely with the Horizon 2020 security research area and its aim of fostering secure European societies. Providing a better understanding of the factors that enhance interstate security cooperation will benefit scholars, security professionals, and policymakers alike.