SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
OFF-AXIS NONMYDRIATIC PHOTOGRAPHY TO EVALUATE THE POSTERIOR POLE THROUGH SMALL PUPILS

The purpose of this study was to improve the clarity of retinal images photographed through small pupils.Retinal photographs were taken with a Topcon TRC-NW100 digital nonmydriatic camera centered and decentered about the pupillary axis. Four hundred and twelve consecutive individuals (age, 8-95 years) were screened for eye disease with nonmydriatic retinal photography in the District 33N Lions Eyemobile during a 1-year period.Twenty-nine percent of the eyes photographed had pupillary diameters <4 mm and yielded or would have yielded poor-quality images of the posterior pole with standard, on-axis alignment. In 78% of these eyes with small pupils, photography with off-axis alignment produced images of sufficient clarity for clinical assessment of retinal appearance.Off-axis alignment increases the percentage of gradable images of the posterior pole in individuals with small pupils.
Impact-parameter dependent nuclear parton distribution functions: EPS09s and EKS98s and their applications in nuclear hard processes

A bstract We determine the spatial (impact parameter) dependence of nuclear parton distribution functions (nPDFs) using the A -dependence of the spatially independent (averaged) global fits EPS09 and EKS98. We work under the assumption that the spatial dependence can be formulated as a power series of the nuclear thickness functions T A . To reproduce the A -dependence over the entire x range we need terms up to [ T A ] 4 . As an outcome, we release two sets, EPS09s (LO, NLO, error sets) and EKS98s, of spatially dependent nPDFs for public use. We also discuss the implementation of these into the existing calculations. With our results, the centrality dependence of nuclear hard-process observables can be studied consistently with the globally fitted nPDFs for the first time. As an application, we first calculate the LO nuclear modification factor $ R_{{AA}}^{{1{\text{jet}}}} $ for primary partonic-jet production in different centrality classes in Au+Au collisions at RHIC and Pb+Pb collisions at LHC. Also the corresponding central-to-peripheral ratios $ R_{{CP}}^{{1{\text{jet}}}} $ are studied. We also calculate the LO and NLO nuclear modification factors for single inclusive neutral pion production, $ R_{\text{dAu}}^{{{\pi^0}}} $ , at mid- and forward rapidities in different centrality classes in d+Au collisions at RHIC. In particular, we show that our results are compatible with the PHENIX mid-rapidity data within the overall normalization uncertainties given by the experiment. Finally, we show our predictions for the corresponding modifications $ R_{\text{pPb}}^{{{\pi^0}}} $ in the forthcoming p+Pb collisions at LHC.
Building the green way: wide take-up of a versatile, proven, energy and cost efficient insulation technology

Construcciones Zorzano was originally founded in 1991 in La Rioja region of Spain. Since the very inception of the company, this family owned SME has set as their goal to find viable insulation methods for buildings. As such, their current portfolio of completed projects boasts lower energy consumption than the requirements by Spanish law, the company’s mission is set on becoming a fully near zero energy buildings developer as soon as financially possible. Over 400 housing and commercial units with a total value of over 15€ million have been developed with passive insulation techniques imbedded in them by the company in the northern region of Spain.
 INSUPanel consists of self-supporting, non-structural, adjoining panels that float and allow space to set an uninterrupted, thermal-bridge free, building envelope. The panels hover around leaving a single continuous volume around the building. This increases the thermal resistance of the house as a single system by effectively eliminating all thermal bridges; the result is insulation four times as effective at lower costs.
INSUPanel constitutes a major breakthrough component inside the construction technology required to reach high levels of insulation. It solves the problem of competing methods that fail to achieve enough insulation without significant costs added. This construction process will drop energy requirements by up to 90% meaning direct savings of 2,558€ annually for each housing unit across Europe. It goes in line with Euopean Directives (Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive)
Analysis of heat transfer and flow characteristics over serrated fins with different flow directions

The steady-state three-dimensional numerical models for predicting the thermal hydraulic performance for transverse direction (TD) and longitudinal direction (LD) flow through the serrated fins were developed. Firstly, taking oil as working fluid, three samples of LD type serrated fin cores were simulated in order to validate the feasibility and reliability of the numerical models. Next to that, the flow and heat transfer characteristics in TD type serrated fins were analyzed numerically and the global properties (j and f factors) obtained in the simulations were compared with the available experimental data. Based on these simulations, a detail description of local and average heat transfer characteristics of the two types of serrated fins was presented and discussed. The experimental results show good agreement with the corresponding numerical predictions. Hence, the numerical analysis procedure proposed in this paper can be used to predict the performance of new type fins.
Characterizing properties of the interstellar medium to better understand how stars form in galaxies

The complex interplay between the interstellar medium (ISM) and the stars that it gives birth to is central to studies of galaxy evolution. The properties of the ISM, and especially its capacity to cool, determine when and where star formation occurs. Those properties are well-known in the Milky Way but not in external galaxies. Only recently has the extragalactic community dedicated effort to obtain very rich archives of the ISM tracers (dust, CO and now [CII]) from both space and ground based observatories, but we currently lack a detailed multi-wavelength and multiphase modeling that can exploit the data in a self-consistent way.
The goal of this proposal is to characterize the ISM properties, physical conditions and structure, in nearby spiral and dwarf galaxies. For this, I will exploit the spectral and spatial information of those state-of-the-art observations, in particular from the Herschel, Spitzer and SOFIA telescopes, and build multiphase radiative transfer models to interpret the data and disentangle the main ISM phases present in those galaxies. I will analyze the effects of physical scales and of environment such as metallicity, SFR, AGN activity on the derived ISM properties in order to calibrate [CII] and CO as precise diagnostics of star formation. One of the main objectives is to better understand the physics and origin of the emission of [CII] in galaxies, as it is becoming a workhorse diagnostic in galaxies of the distant universe.
This innovative project will be carried out at CEA (France) where it will be integrated in the existing expertise on the dust, Local Group and distant galaxies, and numerical simulations. This complementarity is essential to achieve the ambitious goals of this project and provides a unique opportunity for knowledge growth.
An offshore Gabon full-waveform inversion case study

Velocity model building is one of the most difficult aspects of the seismic processing sequence. But it is also one of the most important: an accurate earth model allows an accurate migrated image to be formed, which allows the geologist a better chance at an accurate interpretation of the area. In addition, the velocity model itself can provide complementary information about the geology and geophysics of the region. Full-waveform inversion (FWI) is a popular, high-end velocity model-building tool that can generate high-resolution earth models, especially in regions of the model probed by the transmitted (diving wave) arrivals on the recorded seismic data. The history of the South Gabon Basin is complex, leading to a rich geologic picture today and a very challenging velocity model-building process. We have developed a case study from the offshore Gabon area showing that FWI is able to help with the model-building process, and the resulting velocity model reveals features that improve the migrated image. The application of FWI is made on an extremely large area covering approximately 25,000 [Formula: see text], demonstrating that FWI can be applied to this magnitude of survey in a timely manner. In addition, the detail in the FWI velocity model aids the geologic interpretation by highlighting, among other things, the location of shallow gas pockets, buried channels, and carbonate rafts. The concept of actively using the FWI-derived velocity model to aid the interpretation in areas of complex geology, and/or to identify potential geohazards to avoid in an exploration context, is applicable to many parts of the world.
A qualitative analysis of parents' perceived outcomes and experiences in a parent education program adopting a transformative approach

Based on a qualitative analysis of a group of parents' perceived outcomes and experiences in a parent education program in Hong Kong, this paper discusses how a transformative approach provides a new frame of reference from which to explore the new directions of parent education. The research findings suggest that parent transformation can be achieved in numerous ways comprising consciousness raising, growth facilitation, life integration, relationship enhancement, support generation and community building. The findings provide a knowledge base for an investigation of its applicability. They also offer reference materials to guide other parent education practitioners in applying the transformative approach in actual practice.
Mali (África ocidental): golpes, transição política e situação geopolítica. Entrevista com Lamine Savané.

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Growth Kinetics and Optical and Mechanical Properties of Glycine Lithium Sulphate (GLS) Crystals

Glycine Lithium Sulphate (GLS) is one of the potential materials for Non-linear optical property applications. Single crystals of Glycine Lithium Sulphate (GLS) with very high degree of transparency were grown from aqueous solution by slow evaporation technique. Single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that the crystal belongs to orthorhombic system with the space group Pna21. The density measurements were carried out by both theoretical and experimental methods. The optical absorption study reveals the transparency of the crystal in the entire visible region and the cut off wavelength has been found to be 350 nm. The dependence of extinction coefficient (K) and refractive index (n) on the absorption has also been reported. The mechanical properties were studied using Vickers microhardness tester. The dielectric studies were also reported for grown crystals. The photoconductivity reveals the negative nature of the photocurrent in these crystals.
WASHING APPARATUS COMPRISING A FLOAT BODY

In a washing apparatus for washing cellulose pulp, comprising a vertical, column-shaped washing vessel (2), and a screen unit (7) which is movable in the washing vessel, during a screening phase, at a first speed, from an upper position to a lower position, and, during a return movement, at a substantially higher speed, from the lower position to the upper position, there is a float body (30) which exerts a buoyancy force on the screen unit.
STOCHASTIC RESET CIRCUIT

In one embodiment, an integrated circuit device includes a power on reset (POR) circuit (230) and a stochastic reset circuit (310) configured to control enabling and disabling of the POR circuit (230). The stochastic reset circuit (310) may have a value from among many possible values. The POR circuit (310) may be enabled during a power up sequence of the device when the value of the stochastic reset during the power up is not a value designated to allow disabling of the POR circuit (230). The stochastic reset circuit (310) may be configured such that the probability of the POR circuit (230) being disabled during the power up is extremely low. After the power up sequence, the stochastic reset circuit (310) may be controlled to allow disabling of the POR circuit (230) to conserve power.
Mosaic loss of chromosome y (loy) in blood cells - a new biomarker for risk of cancer and alzheimer’s disease in men

My recent discoveries show that mosaic loss of chromosome Y (LOY) in peripheral blood is associated with increased risks of cancer and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). These conditions are responsible for >50% of morbidity/mortality in aging men. More than 15% of men older than 70 show some degree of LOY and these men survive on average only half as long as men without LOY. Smoking is strongly associated with LOY and remarkably, the fraction of cells with LOY decreases after cessation of smoking. Cells with LOY can be detected, and disease risks predicted, many years before clinical manifestation of disease. These results of associations between LOY, cancer and smoking have been published in Nature Genetics and Science during 2014.

The overall objective of the proposal is to develop LOY as a new, strong and predictive biomarker. To this end, the research program focuses on three objectives: 1) expanding the study of LOY and associations with disease risks in still larger cohorts; 2) investigating functional aspects of LOY; and 3) develop improved technology for LOY-detection. The successful execution of the project is essential before LOY-testing in clinics can be realized. 

Diagnosis of cancer and AD in modern medicine is based on clinical symptoms of disease. Through earlier identification of individuals at increased risk for disease, preventive strategies could be applied, before the severe stages appear. Preliminary results affirm the feasibility of the project and provide proof-of-concept that LOY-tests can be used for early identification of men with increased risks for these diseases. In addition to improving diagnostics and therapeutics; implementation of LOY-testing could prevent smoking-related disease and reduce the health care costs. In the end, LOY-testing could decrease male mortality rates and possibly eliminate the sex-difference in life expectancy. The project will therefore benefit individual patients as well as healthcare systems and society at large.
Bridging temporal resolution gaps to dissect rna silencing at the molecular and genomic scale

The implementation of distinct gene expression profiles is essential for organismal development, physiological responses to external stimuli or pathogens, and defines a primary cause for human disease. While much attention has been paid to the regulation of transcription, the control over RNA fate and function has only recently emerged as a central hallmark of gene regulation with enormous biological, technological and biomedical implications.
Here, we propose to study the molecular principles of RNA silencing, the least understood aspect of post-transcriptional gene regulation. We aim to systematically dissect the mechanisms and biological functions of RNA 3´end uridylation to determine the emerging role of RNA modifications in the regulation of gene expression; we will elucidate fundamental principles of RNA turnover at the genomic scale by time-resolved transcriptomics; and we will use functional genomics and haploid genetics to systematically delineate post-transcriptional gene regulatory pathways. Throughout, we will link our results back to the established function of RNA silencing in the control of organismal development, physiology and disease. Our goal is to acquire fundamental insights into the processes that survey the quality and quantity of the transcriptome to determine possible molecular causes for aberrant RNA levels that have been associated with diverse human diseases.
Because of its genetic and biochemical tools, we will use Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism. We will employ a combination of in vivo genetics, cell-free biochemical experiments, bioinformatics, and cell culture methods. What we learn in flies we will test for its conservation in mammalian cell extracts and cultured cells.
Overall, we will determine fundamental biological mechanisms of gene regulation trough pathways with enormous biological impact in health and disease.
Immediate Loading of Complete-Arch Fixed Prostheses for Edentulous Maxillae After Flapless Guided Implant Placement: A 1-Year Prospective Clinical Study

The purpose of this study was to evaluate prospectively the clinical effectiveness of immediate loading of implants with complete-arch fixed prostheses in edentulous maxillae after the implants were placed with flapless guided surgery.Patients with edentulous maxillae who visited a single dental clinic during the recruitment period (April 2011 to May 2012) were selected by consecutive sampling and predetermined selection criteria. Four to six implants were placed in each patient with flapless guided surgery. The outcome measures were insertion torque, surgical time, postoperative pain (100-mm visual analog scale), marginal bone level change, implant survival, and oral health-related quality of life. Patients were followed for up to 1 year.Fifty patients received 290 implants. All implants were immediately loaded 2 hours after placement with prefabricated fixed provisional prostheses. Two patients dropped out of the study. Hence, analyses were conducted for 278 implants in 48 patients (26 men, 22 women; mean age 56.0 ± 8.3 years; age range, 34 to 74 years). The average insertion torque was 57.7 ± 16.6 Ncm, the average surgical time was 22.9 ± 4.7 minutes, and the average score for postoperative pain was 14.7 ± 9.3. One year after immediate loading, the implant survival rate was 98.6%. Four implants showed mobility early after implant placement and were lost. Mean marginal bone level changes were -0.32 ± 0.43 mm. Scores on the Oral Health Impact Profile-54 (Japanese version) improved significantly after prosthetic treatment.The results of this study indicate that this treatment method for edentulous maxillae is predictable, with a high implant survival rate and a clinically reasonable improvement in oral health-related quality of life.
All organic redox flow batteries

European Union (EU) intends to significantly reduce the CO2 emissions in the following decades. To do this, the use of fossil fuels in all sectors and particularly in power sector will be continuously reduced and replaced with renewable energy sources. Such transition depends on proper electrical energy storage (EES) technology for renewable energy management in order to handle the varying solar and wind generated electricity. So far only redox flow batteries (RFB) show potential for renewable energy management because of: i) scalability between storage capacity and power; ii) short response time; iii) good cycling capability, iv) long discharge time and v) low cost potential. The use of state-of-the-art metal based RFBs is limited by their relatively high costs that inherently are linked to the low current and energy density. Recently a breakthrough in RFB technology is reported, high current densities are achieved  in a RFB based on organic-halide electrolytes. Organic-halide RFB can store electricity at almost ten times lower life cycle cost compared to metal based RFB, due to increased current density and lower electrolyte costs. One of the objectives of the current proposal is to investigate feasibility and stability of organic-halide RFB. The main goal of the fellowship is to build All Organic RFB by replacing the halide part (Br2) with less hazardous and cheap organic electrolytes which have extremely fast electrokinetics: (2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidin-1-yl)oxy (TEMPO) and hydroxylated anthraquinone di-sulphonic acids.  Since latter are not commercially available, a new chemical synthesis routes will be developed. Nanoporous films and anion exchange membranes will be considered as an alternative to expensive proton conductive membrane-Nafion. All Organic RFBs show great potential for low cost EES and could facilitate EU transition to low carbon emission/renewable energy based economy.
METHOD AND MACHINE FOR PRODUCING A MULTI-LAYER FIBROUS WEB

The invention relates to a method for producing a multi-layer fibrous web, in particular a multi-layer paper or cardboard web, wherein at least two layers are formed from fibrous suspensions supplied by means of a multi-layer headbox to a long screen or TopFormer, in particular a TopFormer F ® of the applicant, which is provided with a breast roll shaking. In addition, a machine suited for carrying out the method is specified for producing a multi-layer fibrous web, in particular a multi-layer paper or cardboard web.
Enhanced data management techniques for real time logistics planning and scheduling

The EU faces the challenge to maintain and increase its economic growth and cope with the problem of freight transport efficiency in Europe. Integration of transport volumes and modes, better use of capacity, flexibility, resource efficiency and cooperation between all actors along the logistic chain are required.

Aligned with the European policies and the ALICE roadmap, LOGISTAR objective is to allow effective planning and optimizing of transport operations in the supply chain by taking advantage of horizontal collaboration, relying on the increasingly real-time data gathered from the interconnected environment. For this, a real-time decision making tool and a real-time visualization tool of freight transport will be developed, with the purpose of delivering information and services to the various agents involved in the logistic supply chain, i.e. freight transport operators, their clients, industries and other stakeholders such as warehouse or infrastructure managers.

LOGISTAR will address several advances beyond the State of the Art in the interdisciplinary field of the smart algorithms for data processing: Artificial Intelligence focussed onr prediction, parallel hybrid metaheuristics for optimization, automated negotiation techniques, and constraint satisfaction problem solving techniques. The resulting platform will outperform other market products and services such as Freight Exchange Systems, Collaborative Platforms, Transport Control Towers or Routing Systems.

LOGISTARS involves RTD organisations (DEUSTO, UCC, CSIC), technology developers (DNET, SWC), consultancy firms (MDST, PRESTON), ICT services developers (SAG, DBH, GENEGIS) and stakeholders from different stages of the supply chain (AHLERS, ZAILOG, NESTLÉ, PLADIS, CODOGNOTTO).

The duration of the project is estimated to be 36 months and has an approximate budget of 5 million euros.