SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
IMMUNOTHERAPY FOR POLYOMAVIRUSES

Provided herein are methods and compositions related to polyomavirus epitopes useful in the treatment of cancer or a polyomavirus infection.
Pterygium surgery with conjunctival limbal autograft with fibrin glue under topical anaesthesia with lignocaine 2% jelly

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of lignocaine 2 % jelly as topical anesthesia in pterygium surgery with conjunctival limbal autograft using fibrin glue. Materials and methods: A non-randomized interventional study was carried out including twenty-one patients who presented with primary pterygium. Under 2% lignocaine jelly, surgical dissection of the pterygium, scraping of corneal bed with crescent blade, excision of Tenon’s capsule, harvesting conjunctival limbal autograft superiorly, and securing it with respect to limbus and stromal orientation with fibrin glue were done. Postoperatively, the patients’ discomfort and pain were evaluated by Wongs pain scoring system. Results: The mean pain score was 0.70 ± 0.97. Only one patient (4.76%) out of the whole series experienced pain who rated more than three on the visual analog scale of 5. Thirteen patients (61.9%) had pain score of zero, that is, no pain. The surgeon’s evaluation of the technique in terms of surgical ease and complications was favorable. There were no dislodged grafts and no cases required suturing. There were no cases of infection, significant inflammation, epithelial problems and reduction in visual acuity. There was a single case of recurrence (4.76%) five months postoperatively which was managed conservatively. Conclusions: Topical anesthesia with lignocaine 2% jelly using fibrin sealant is safe and effective in pterygium surgery allowing for short operative times. It results in low pain and good aesthetic and functional outcomes. Key words: fibrin glue, pterygium, topical anaesthesia, conjunctival autograft DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v3i2.5268 Nepal J Ophthalmol 2011; 3(2): 151-154
Security by design iot development and certificate framework with front-end access control

IoTAC project aims to deliver a novel, secure and privacy-friendly IoT architecture that will facilitate the development and operation of more resilient IoT service environments through (i) monitoring and evaluation of applications security throughout the broader software development lifecycle; (ii) the introduction of an advanced access control mechanism based on new interactions and workflow using chip card and PKI technology; (iii) the runtime monitoring of the system as well as provisioning of security countermeasures that are implemented both at hardware- and at software-level and (iv) associated platforms which will provide security certification of the produced applications and system, based on international security standards, best practices and the research results of the project. The results will be demonstrated (TRL5) with four IoT use case implementations. The consortium comprises all stakeholders of the IoT ecosystem, service operators, OEMs, technology providers, developers, security experts, as well as research and academic partners. The end users will be involved by using a living lab environment. Objectives of the project will be fostered by a strong dissemination and communication program also comprising standardisation and community building, supporting the commercial and scientific exploitation of the results.
Impact of local and regional sources of PAHs on tribal reservation air quality in the U.S. Pacific Northwest

Atmospheric fine particulate matter (PM2.5) transports polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) regionally and globally, influencing the air quality of communities around the planet. Concentrations of 130 PAHs extracted from PM2.5, collected on a Native American Tribal Reservation in the Northern Puget Sound region of the American Pacific Northwest, were used to assess the air quality impacts of regional and local PAH sources, atmospheric transport, and human health implications. Wind coming from the southeast of the sampling locations increased the overall PAH concentration of the PM2.5, while winds from the southwest decreased the PAH concentration. Concentrations of PAH subclasses increased or decreased independently at the two sampling locations with different changes in wind patterns, changing the excess lifetime cancer risk significantly. No long-range transport was measured, but emissions from local and regional PAH sources were measured. Samples collected during regional wildfires showed increased PAH concentrations. Samples collected during predicted weather inversions resulted in the highest PAH concentrations, and up to a ten-fold increase in excess lifetime cancer risk over the normal days.
Cognitive neurorehabilitation with virtual reality

The real motivation behind Living Brain GmbH was born out of a personal story. Julian Specht (co-founder of Living Brain) suffered from temporal lobe epilepsy until 2015. Fortunately, he has undergone neurosurgery and today lives without any kind of cognitive impairment. However, this is the exception rather than the rule! More than 30 million people suffer from long lasting mild cognitive impairment due to neurological disorders that current cognitive trainings cannot solve. Paper-and-pencil exercises are standard of care, but barely relate to activities of daily life, not reproducing the richness of multi-stimuli of real-world settings. Even novel virtual-based therapies fail to deliver an optimal cognitive training, most of them don’t allow the patient to train in the comfort of his home. Barbara Stegmann and Julian Specht, founded Living Brain to tackle all those limitations. Living Brain developed a virtual-reality (VR) based cognitive training software. Its novelty stands in the fact that the VR software is scientifically based on the principles of neuroplasticity, providing immersive 3D scenarios that optimally reproduce activities of daily life speeding up cognitive recovery and trainings are not bound to a location (clinics/hospitals). Moreover, collection of data with the monitoring software enables Living Brain to build a feedback loop between the therapist and the patient and promote the highest levels of patient engagement to the trainings. Living Brain has been awarded an Exist start-up grant (€127,5K) and participated in Merck accelerator program (€50k). Living Brain revenue streams will mainly come from: B2B direct sales of VR software to clinics and a B2C channel directed to the self-paying patient. Under this feasibility study we will design the technical, clinical and commercial roadmap to validate our TRL6 product.
TEMPORAL DE-NOISING FOR VIDEO

A method, computer program, and computer system is provided for video coding. Video data including one or more frames is received. A static background is estimated for each of the one or more frames based on a temporal average of the one or more frames. Pixels from among the one or more frames are identified as corresponding to the static background. Noise is removed in the static background based on the identified pixels.
Dam-Nations? a study on dams, nation-building and transboundary water relations through case-studies from ethiopia and tajikistan

The aim of DAM-NET is to enable the Future Fellow (FF) to carry out a state-of the art research project, investigating how ruling elites can use the symbolic value of a large hydraulic infrastructure to construct and disseminate their particular idea of the nation and legitimize their hold on power. The study will expand on the largely unexplored link between water and social power, bringing new insights into the analysis of transboundary water relations and on the role that discourse and nationalism play in water politics. Throughout a varied set of activities, the project will allow transfer of knowledge and the training of the FF, thus improving his employability and career perspectives.
Interdisciplinary in nature, DAM-NET will draw upon insights from International Relations (IR), nationalism studies and political geography to create a framework for the analysis of the politics of mega-dams. Specifically, two case studies – the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in Ethiopia and the Rogun Dam (RD) in Tajikistan – will serve as a platform to analyse the discursive constructions surrounding mega-dams, and to map and unpack stakeholder and elite networks associated with the water sector in both countries.
Besides their scholarly relevance, the research findings will provide important policy insights for a better understanding of the new boom in global dam building, and for the explanation of seemingly irreparable regional conflicts triggered by the construction of extremely costly megaprojects.
SDR Implementation of a Low Complexity and Interference-Resilient Space-Time Block Decoder for MIMO-OFDM Systems

In the recent wireless systems, MIMO technologies are largely used to increase data throughput. Many efficient solutions have been proposed for the classical 2 transmitting and 2 receiving antennas (2x2) configuration, such as: the Spatial Multiplexing (SM) and the Alamouti’s Space Time Block Coding (STBC). The extension of these techniques in terms of antennas number is a key topic in MIMO signal processing. In these cases, the computational burden increases due to the large number of elementary operations. Moreover, additional interference due to the non-perfect orthogonality of space-time coding may affect the decoder. In this paper an SDR implementation of a 4x4 STBC configuration for MIMO-OFDM systems is considered. The aim is to introduce a low-complexity algorithm which reduces the interference due to the Quasi-Orthogonality of the STBC decoding. In the literature, feedback techniques have been proposed to solve this problem. However, the algorithm introduced in this paper has been conceived in order to avoid the transmission feedback, by estimating the interference factors and removing them. The related STBC decoder has been implemented on FPGA. The considered algorithm exhibits a low computational complexity and complies with the requirements of HW feasibility, considering the execution time/area occupation trade-off.KeywordsMIMOOFDMSpace-Time Block CodingSoftware-Defined RadioMIMO signal processing
RENEWING REGISTRATIONS FOR CLIENT APPLICATIONS INSTALLED ON DIFFERENT PROXIMATE CLIENT DEVICES

In an embodiment, a client device obtains a list of client devices registered in association with a particular client application, and then detects listed client device(s) as proximate via a local communications interface. One of the proximate client devices is identified as responsible for sending an aggregated registration request message for renewing their respective application registrations with a server. In another embodiment, the server receives a registration message for the client application from a client device and detects that at least one other registered client device for that client application is proximate to the requesting client device. The server attempts to preemptively renew the registrations for both the requesting client device and the at least one other registered client device based on the proximity detection.
Monte Carlo and nodal neutron physics calculations of the IAEA MTR benchmark using Serpent/DYN3D code system

Abstract As part of recent efforts to utilize NPPs computational methodologies to safety analysis of research reactors, the Serpent and DYN3D codes were extensively compared with a variety of static and burnup calculations as defined in the IAEA benchmark for 10 MW MTR pool-type reactor. These calculations include unit cell calculations and few group constants generation, unit cell and full core k-eigenvalue and burnup calculations, and full core 3D flux and power distributions. The Serpent code capabilities as a lattice code for MTR plate-type fuel assemblies were evaluated and compared with EPRI-CELL and WIMS-D4 results and reference solutions for full 3D core models were compared with MCNP5 and OpenMC results. The DYN3D nodal diffusion code capabilities in modeling full 3D MTR cores were also evaluated using few group cross sections and assembly discontinuity factors obtained by Serpent unit cell calculations. The DYN3D results were compared with Serpent, MCNP5 and OpenMC.
How Much Does Immigration Boost Innovation?

We measure the extent to which skilled immigrants increase innovation in the United States. The 2003 National Survey of College Graduates shows that immigrants patent at double the native rate, due to their disproportionately holding science and engineering degrees. Using a 1940–2000 state panel, we show that a 1 percentage point increase in immigrant college graduates' population share increases patents per capita by 9–18 percent. Our instrument for the change in the skilled immigrant share is based on the 1940 distribution across states of immigrants from various source regions and the subsequent national increase in skilled immigration from these regions. (JEL J24, J61, O31, O33)
A new, pachymetry-based approach for diagnostic cutoffs for normal, suspect and keratoconic cornea

To analyze whether an association exists between keratometric and pachymetric changes in the cornea, and whether it can be used to create pachymetric cutoff criteria secondary to keratometric criteria.In this cross-sectional study, 1000 candidates presenting to the refractive surgery services of a tertiary care hospital underwent bilateral Orbscan IIz (Bausch and Lomb) assessment along with other ophthalmic evaluation.Stepwise regression analysis-based models showed that simulated keratometry (simK) astigmatism was significantly predicted by the minimum corneal thickness (MCT) and difference between central and MCT (δCT), mean SimK by the MCT and δCT, and maximum keratometry in the central 10-mm zone by the MCT and δCT (P<0.001). The mean MCT values were 542.5 ± 39.6, 539.9 ± 39.2, 524.2 ± 49.5, and 449.3 ± 73.7 μm for flatter normal (<44 D), steeper normal (≥ 44 D), keratoconus suspect and keratoconic eyes, respectively (P<0.001). The mean differences between central corneal thickness and MCT (δCT) were 12.2 ± 7.1 μm, 12.4 ± 7.4 μm, 14.4 ± 8.9 μm and 23.2 ± 10.1 μm for the flatter normal, steeper normal, keratoconus suspect, and keratoconic eyes, respectively (P<0.001). Mean and 2SD cutoff were used to suggest that a cornea having MCT< 461 μm or δCT>27 μm has only a 2.5% chance of being normal and not a keratoconus suspect or worse.Pachymetric diagnostic cutoffs can be used as adjuncts to the existing topographic criteria to screen keratoconus suspect and keratoconic eyes.
Strategies of the Stakeholders Related with the Behavior of Fare Evasions Based on Game Theory

More and more people choose to have a trip in holidays meanwhile more and more tourism areas begin to jack up the price of the tickets. This outcome results in more and more tickets evaders emerged around. And the behavior of sneaking through without a ticket has affected the interest of the stakeholders such as the attraction administration, the local residents and the tourists. So the attractions administration has to take some measures to stop that behavior and the local residents will decide whether they should help the tourists at the risk of being punished. Then the game among the attraction administration, the local residents and the tourists begins.
Analyze the Factors that have an Influence on the Management Control System.

Purpose- The main intention of this paper is to study the factors that have an influence on the management control system in an organization Design/Methodology: A model is supported by literature to observe the factors that have an influence on management control system. Findings- The literature and number of studies concluded that factors such as organizational structure, size and culture influence the management control system. As organization structure change from organic to mechanistic structure control system will also change, in the same way as centralized control system. Research Implications : The study focuses on three factors such as organizational structure, size and culture that are affecting management control system .Future research should engage in investigating other factors that can also affect the management control system in the organization.
Acquisition of technologies for start-up STROJ.val s.r.o.

This project is focused on acquisition of new technologies into STROJ. val s.r.o. in order to increase sales and competitiveness of the company. New technologies will make it possible to achieve more demanding orders and are also necessary for the execution of orders. The new company will also be able to provide more comprehensive and flexible machining services thanks to these technologies. The place of realisation is Dolní Čermná No. 28, 561 53 Dolní Čermná, parcel no. 384/1.
Metaphors, organizations and water: Generating new images for environmental sustainability

Research across the social sciences and related fields has made it clear that metaphors underwrite both scientific and everyday thinking. Gareth Morgan’s work in this area, most vividly developed in his classic book Images of Organization, illustrates how metaphors underwrite thinking about organizations and the important role they can play in generating new thinking. In this study, we use and extend Morgan’s (2006) thesis of ‘organizations as instruments of domination’ (IoD) to reflect on critical issues in organizational studies related to water and the broader natural environment. We find extending the IoD image to be helpful: (i) in deriving and elaborating a metaphor that reflects a risky trend (‘organizations as water exploiters’); and (ii) in generating and developing a new metaphor that is explicitly normative and nature-centered (‘organizations as water keepers’). The water keeper image brings needed attention to water problems and invites further research on activist organizations (businesses and others) seeking to change thinking and practice related to environmental sustainability. We illustrate the water keeper metaphor (and the significant move away from the paradigmatic assumptions of hard anthropocentrism) with examples from environmental champion Patagonia, Inc. We then take up Morgan’s challenge to move beyond the IoD metaphor to envision non-dominating forms of organization. We revisit classic nature-inclusive metaphors and the under-explored paradigm of ecocentrism to evoke and reflect on broader notions of agency, interdependence, connectedness and social relations in transformed organizations.
Fossil wood from the lower Miocene of Myanmar (Natma Formation): palaeoenvironmental and biogeographic implications

Bois fossiles du Miocène inférieur du Myanmar (formation de Natma): implications paléoenvironnementales et biogéographiques. Le registre botanique fossile du Myanmar (Birmanie) est faiblement documenté malgré son importance pour comprendre l'évolution des écosystèmes de mousson au cours des temps géologiques. Nous décrivons ici 20 taxa de bois fossile issus de 30 specimens silicifiés de la Formation de Natma (Myanmar central) datant du Miocène inférieur tardif au début du Miocène moyen. Ces fossiles sont affiliés aux familles modernes des Fabaceae, Dipterocarpaceae, Burseraceae, Moraceae et Cupressaceae. Nos spécimens incluent une grande diversité de diptérocarpacées fossiles (huit espèces) retrouvée aujourd'hui dans les forêts tropicales d'Asie du Sud-Est. Les analogues modernes de ces espèces fossiles révèlent différents écotones de forêts saisonnières avec des espèces côtières, de forêts mixtes ou décidues sèches, et de forêts humides sempervirentes. Cette reconstruction implique un climat chaud et humide de mousson au Myanmar durant le Miocène inférieur tardif. La présence d'espèces fossiles de diptérocarpacées typiques de forêts humides sempervirentes contraste avec les assemblages forestiers birmans de l'Eocène, dominés par des forêts sèches à diptérocarpacées, et indiquent des conditions plus humides. Ces reconstructions suggèrent un changement à long-terme des diptérocarpacées d'environnements saisonniers vers des environnements plus humides.
Genetic Diversity of Different Geographic Populations in Perinereis aibuhitensis by ISSR and COI Markers

ISSR molecular markers and CO I gene sequence were used to identify the genetic diversity and structure of 7 geographic populations in Perinereis aibuhitensis,which were sampled from Dalian( DL),Rushan( RS),Panjin( PJ),Qingdao( QD),Yancheng( YC),Jinjiang( JJ) and west coast of North Korea( CX). The ISSR results showed that there was high genetic diversity between the 7 geographic populations of P. aibuhitensis. 116 bands were amplified with 10 ISSR primers with 109 polymorphic bands. The total percentage of polymorphic loci was 93. 97%. Nei's gene diversity was 0. 365 2,Shannon's information index was 0. 518 6. The coefficient of gene differentiation( Gst) was 0. 246 0. These data indicated that among-population component accounted for 24. 60% of the total variation,while the within-population component accounted for 76. 40%. The within-population genetic variation was larger than among-population. COI gene sequence was analyzed employing 70 individuals from 7 populations. There were 68 variable sites and 47 parsimony-information sites out of the total 469 sites. In 68 variable sites,there were 62 transition sites and 6 transversion sites,parsimony-information sites rate Pi was 9. 611%. Phylogenetic tree analysis showed that there was high genetic diversity within the tested population,which was accord with the result of ISSR. This result has provided theoretical basis for effective utilization and protection of P. aibuhitensis resources.
Comparison of current practice and best practice guidelines for the nutritional management of patients with liver cirrhosis: An Australian survey of dietitians in clinical practice

Aim
Malnutrition is common in patients with chronic liver disease and is recognised as a prognostic factor with evidence suggesting that sufficient nutritional support can improve outcomes. However, malnutrition in this patient population continues to be underdiagnosed and managed in clinical practice. This paper outlines a study aimed to determine current practice among dietitians, compares this with best practice guidelines and identifies barriers to achieving best practice.

Methods
This study aims to involved an anonymous online survey questionnaire targeted at dietitians with at least 12 months of experience working with patients with liver cirrhosis.

Results
A total of 41 completed surveys were received and analysed. Results showed that the majority (85%) of respondents were using the European Society of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism guidelines. Over 85% of surveyed dietitians reported that they were currently recommending high-energy and high-protein diets to their patients. Methods used to calculate dietary requirements varied, with some respondents using actual weight and others using dry weight. There was also variation in nutrition assessment tool used among surveyed respondents. Thirty-six per cent of respondents reported that nasogastric feeding always or often commenced when recommended. The most commonly reported barrier to achieving best practice was patient compliance.

Conclusions
From the study, it appears that most dietitians are consistently recommending high-energy and protein intake. However, there is significant variation in practice for weights used in calculating nutritional requirements, assessing nutritional status and nasogastric tube use for nutrition support.