SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Flat versus steep subduction: Contrasting modes for the formation and exhumation of high- to ultrahigh-pressure rocks in continental collision zones

Abstract Flat and steep subduction are end-member modes of oceanic subduction zones with flat subduction occurring at about 10% of the modern convergent margins and mainly around the Pacific. Continental (margin) subduction normally follows oceanic subduction with the remarkable event of formation and exhumation of high- to ultrahigh-pressure (HP–UHP) metamorphic rocks in the continental subduction/collision zones. We used 2D thermo-mechanical numerical models to study the contrasting subduction/collision styles as well as the formation and exhumation of HP–UHP rocks in both flat and steep subduction modes. In the reference flat subduction model, the two plates are highly coupled and only HP metamorphic rocks are formed and exhumed. In contrast, the two plates are less coupled and UHP rocks are formed and exhumed in the reference steep subduction model. In addition, faster convergence of the reference flat subduction model produces extrusion of UHP rocks. Slower convergence of the reference flat subduction model results in two-sided subduction/collision. The higher/lower convergence velocities of the reference steep subduction model can both produce exhumation of UHP rocks. A comparison of our numerical results with the Himalayan collisional belt suggests two possible scenarios: (1) A spatially differential subduction/collision model, which indicates that steep subduction dominates in the western Himalaya, while flat subduction dominates in the extensional central Himalaya; and (2) A temporally differential subduction/collision model, which favors earlier continental plate (flat) subduction with high convergence velocity in the western Himalaya, and later (flat) subduction with relatively low convergence velocity in the central Himalaya.
Flagellated microswimmers’ locomotion in confined flows

The ultimate goal of this Fellowship, entitled “FLAgellated MicroswimmErs’ locomotioN in Confined flOws” (FLAMENCO) is to train a talented researcher in computational modelling of micro-swimming. A variety of interdisciplinary training activities are planned with the purpose of transferring the cutting-edge knowledge in theoretical, computational and experimental microswimmer dynamics. The specialist training will be provided by Queen Mary University (Engineering Department), which, through this action, will establish a long-term collaboration network with the University of Warwick (Physics Department), the International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA) in Trieste, and the University of Padova (Department of Medicine). The interdisciplinarity of the institutes involved will allow the experienced researcher (ER) to appreciate the potential of the acquired  knowledge for tackling problems relevant to field as diverse as engineering, biology, reproductive medicine and medical diagnostic. The innovation of this program consists in aiming at the quantitative understanding and mathematical modelling of phenomena that can mainly be described qualitatively at present. The outcomes will potentially provide the tools and body of knowledge for controlling and manipulating microswimmers near the solid surfaces. The intermediate objectives (deliverables) of this research project are (1) the derivation of a validated micro-swimmer/ surface interaction model, (2) a validated swimming swarm model at high-fidelity and ‘low-order’ level, (3) recommendations for separating swimming spermatozoa based on their motility.
N3-Alkylation during formation of quinazolin-4-ones from condensation of anthranilamides and orthoamides

Dimethylformamide dimethylacetal (DMFDMA) is widely used as a source of electrophilic one-carbon units at the formate oxidation level; however, electrophilic methylation with this reagent is previously unreported. Reaction of anthranilamide with DMFDMA at 150 °C for short periods gives mainly quinazolin-4-one. However, prolonged reaction with dimethylformamide di(primary-alkyl)acetals leads to subsequent alkylation at N(3). 3-Substituted anthranilamides give 8-substituted 3-alkylquinazolin-4-ones. Condensation of anthranilamides with dimethylacetamide dimethylacetal provides 2,3-dimethylquinazolin-4-ones. In these reactions, the source of the N(3)-alkyl group is the O-alkyl group of the orthoamides. By contrast, reaction with the more sterically crowded dimethylformamide di(isopropyl)acetal diverts the alkylation to the oxygen, giving 4-isopropoxyquinazolines, along with N(3)-methylquinazolin-4-ones where the methyl is derived from N-Me of the orthoamides. Reaction of anthranilamide with the highly sterically demanding dimethylformamide di(t-butyl)acetal gives largely quinazolin-4-one, whereas dimethylformamide di(neopentyl)acetal forms a mixture of quinazolin-4-one and N(3)-methylquinazolin-4-one. The observations are rationalised in terms of formation of intermediate cationic electrophiles (alkoxymethylidene-N,N-dimethylammonium) by thermal elimination of the corresponding alkoxide from the orthoamides. These are the first observations of orthoamides as direct alkylating agents.
Update of hematopoietic cell transplantation for sickle cell disease

Hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is a curative therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD) that is utilized very rarely because of limited allogeneic donor availability, limited healthcare resources needed to expand the treatment to regions in the world where most affected individuals reside, and by a view among SCD experts that HCT lacks the evidential rigor with short and long-term toxicity profiles that together might support its broader application.In this update, recent advances focused on donor selection, reduced toxicity preparation for HCT, and treatment of young adults will be presented. The current status of conventional bone marrow transplantation with a human leukocyte antigen-identical sibling donor is summarized.HCT for SCD is curative in almost all children who have a human leukocyte antigen-matched sibling donor. The future of this therapy will hinge on expanding the number of individuals who might be treated.
Band offset engineering in C-functionalized boronitrene

Abstract Using density functional theory within the generalized gradient approximation (GGA), we explore the elastic and electronic properties of monolayer boronitrene containing a double line of substituted carbon atoms. This C-functionalized boronitrene structure, referred to as BN/C zigzag-short, has a significantly reduced band gap of about 1.79 eV due to the presence of carbon in the lattice but shows no significant change in its elastic properties compared to pristine boronitrene. The effect of strain on the band offset is explored for various applied strains. It is shown that the band offset changes significantly as a function of biaxial and uniaxial strain, opening an avenue for band offset engineering.
The implied equity duration for the Spanish listed firms

Abstract In this paper, we compute the implied equity duration (IED) for the non-financial companies listed in the Spanish stock market for the first time, to the best of our knowledge. This measure of risk adapts the traditional expression of the duration of a bond to the stock context. We also conduct a sector analysis and a size analysis using the Ibex indices composition. The results are then compared with those from the U.S. stock market and related to other proxies of equity risk. This analysis shows that there is a significant relation between the IED and the earnings to price ratio, the book to market ratio and the sales growth rate, but not to capitalisation, thus excluding the presence of a size effect. The results support the relation of the IED with the high minus low factor, thereby suggesting that the latter is subsumed in this measure.
Why does Atta robusta (Formicidae) not change soil features around their nests as other leaf-cutting ants do?

Abstract Based on recent papers studying the effect of leaf-cutting ants on soils, we hypothesized that Atta robusta nests modify chemical properties in oligotrophic Restinga soils. We tested if the nests (i) increase mineral nutrients, organic matter, cationic exchangeable capacity, pH, and (ii) decrease aluminum saturation. Such soil variables were determined at three depths from both active A. robusta nests and control sites. Only K concentration was greater in nests but the other parameters were not significantly modified. The exception was aluminum saturation which was significantly lower in sampled nests. Low clay content is suggested as main explanation which nullifies the effects of nests. Furthermore, complexation of aluminum with organic acids from decomposition may explain its reduced saturation.
Luminescence properties of CsI crystals grown from the melt treated by metals-getters

The processes of purification of CsI melt from admixtures by metals-getters (Ti, Ta, and Zr) are studied through two ways: investigation of change in concentration of oxide-ion entering from the getter into the melt and investigation of luminescence properties of CsI single crystals grown from the treated melt. The treatment by Ti does not lead to the removal of oxide-ions; however the growth melt is polluted by Ti species (Ti2O3). This causes drastic changes in the luminescence properties of CsI crystals. Their radioluminescence spectra do not contain the band caused by fast 7 and 30 ns components (maximum at 308 nm) and there arises a band (maximum 418 nm) corresponding to slow microsecond component. The enterance of Ta leads to removal of oxide ions, but the interaction products (Ta2O5 or CsTaO3) are partially dissolved in CsI melt that leads to appearance in the radioluminescence spectrum of the intense band (maximum 416 nm) caused by the slow component together with less intense band (maximum at 305 nm) due to the fast components. Only treatment by Zr allows to suppression of the slow component completely. The radioluminescence spectrum of CsI crystals grown from the Zr-treated melt includes only one band (maximum at 306 nm), whereas the luminescence at wavelengths more than 410 nm is absent. For this crystal two parameters describing its performance are determined. The effective time of luminosity of the fast components is equal to 14 ns and the ‘Fast/Total’ ratio is 0.88. So, the treatment of CsI melt by Zr allows obtaining an extremely fast scintillation material.
Illustrative Analysis on Doppler Radar Data Applicability with A Squall Line Process

Overall analysis is conducted based on conventional data and Doppler data for a squall line process with longer life history on September 7,2008 for the purpose of a preliminary discussion about the applicability of several Doppler products. The analysis confirms that during each development stage of the thunderstorm cells,system fluid field and environmental wind field,whose interaction will reveal a special distribution on?radar echoes,can be observed from the radar data. Such a distribution as a small patch of negative (positive) speed zone with homogeneous values nested in a large area of positive (negative) speed zone is frequently misjudged as meso-cyclones,however it is mid altitude radial convergence,MARC from mid altitude of convective system in fact. A velocity diagram(V26)of favorable elevation angle with the superposition of tracking information (58 STI)will facilitate the analysis of storm development stages. Discussion on the forecast accuracy at each cell development stage for storm tracking information product,along with the applicability study of other products are expected to improve the current short-term forecast when those conclusions are to be used in short-term forecast and diagnosis.
Cement-Based materials, properties, evolution, barrier functions

The HORIZON 2020 EURATOM Collaborative Project “Cement-based materials, properties, evolution, barrier functions (Cebama)” is developed with the overall objective to support implementation of geological disposal of nuclear waste by improving the knowledge base for the Safety Case. Cement-based materials are highly relevant in this context, being used as waste forms, liners and structural components or sealing materials in different types of host rocks and disposal concepts. Specific objectives of Cebama are (i) experimental studies of interface processes between cement based materials and host rocks or bentonite, and assessing the specific impact on transport properties, (ii) quantifying radionuclide retention under high pH cement conditions, and (iii) developing comprehensive modeling approaches. Modeling will support interpretation of results and prediction of the long-term evolution of key transport characteristics such as porosity, permeability and diffusion parameters especially in the interface between cement based materials and the engineered and natural barriers. Further objectives cover dissemination of results to scientific and non-scientific stakeholders as well as training and education of young professionals for carrying over the expertise into future implementation programms. To a large extent, the experimental and modelling work will be part of PhD theses, aiming at high scientific-technical impact and quality with respect to peer-reviewed publications. The 4 years project is implemented by a consortium of 27 partners consisting of large Research Institutions, Universities, one TSO and one SME from 9 EURATOM Signatory States, Switzerland and Japan. National Waste Management Organizations support Cebama by co-developing the work plan, participation in the End-User Group, granting co-funding to some beneficiaries, and providing for knowledge and information transfer.
Advanced support services to enhance the innovation management capacity and sme instrument projects of northern france smes

The project EURACTE-INNOV proposed by the consortium Enterprise Europe Network EURACTE aims at the establishment, promotion and implementation of two new support services aiming at enhancing the innovation management capacity and projects of SMEs based in the Nord – Pas de Calais region, thus generating growth and competitiveness among local actors :

The first service will target successful applicants under the SME instrument scheme, i.e. “SME Instrument beneficiaries”. The aim of this service will be to detect weaknesses in the projects, help the SMEs identify a coach who is competent in the particular field in order to efficiently accompany the SME in finding solutions to the identified challenges, and follow up and facilitate the SME-coach relationship in order to maximize the probability of the project to access the targeted market successfully. 

The second support service, “Enhancing SME innovation management capacity”, will aim at helping regional SMEs with potential for international growth, to consolidate their innovation strategy and management, in order to generate more structured innovation projects and increase their chances of success on the European market. The overall objective is to allow those SMEs to reach the required capacities to access to funding under Horizon 2020 R&D programmes.
(7429.31052017.113000252) DAMP IT

TO COMPETE IN AN INCREASINGLY BORDERED MARKET? LARGE, MANUFACTURING COMPANIES SPECIALISING IN CHIP REMOVAL ARE CONCENTRATING THEIR EFFORTS ON OFFERING HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GROWING DEMANDS IN TERMS OF COMPONENT ACCURACY AND SHORTENING LEAD TIME. DOES THIS ASPECT BECOME EVEN MORE? CRITICAL FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (MPMIS) THAT OFTEN HAVE NO SKILLS AND TOOLS TO SUPPORT THE CHANGES AND EVOLUTIONS NECESSARY TO ENSURE AND IMPROVE COMPETITIVENESS IN THE PRODUCTION OF SMALL BATCHES, TYPICAL FOR THIS TYPE OF COMPANY.IN THIS PERSPECTIVE, THE DAMP IT PROJECT AIMS TO DEVELOP A MECHATRONIC DEVICE CAPABLE OF ENSURING AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF TURNING PROCESSES IN TERMS OF BOTH PRODUCTIVITY AND PRODUCTIVITY? WHAT ABOUT QUALITY? OF THE FINISHED PRODUCT, WITHOUT REQUIRING SPECIFIC EXPERTISE OR COSTLY AND COMPREHENSIVE CALIBRATION PROCEDURES.ATTUALLY ONE OF THE LIMITS TO THE P
Internal migration in Ghana: determinants and welfare impacts

Using a recently compiled dataset on migration and remittances in Ghana, this paper estimates the determinants of an individuals likelihood to be an internal migrant and the relationship between internal migration and welfare. The analysis finds that the likelihood to migrate is determined by a combination of individual (pull) and community-level (push) characteristics. The probability of migration is higher for younger and more educated individuals, but communities with higher levels of literacy, higher rates of subsidized medical care, and better access to water and sanitation are less likely to produce migrants. The analysis finds that households with migrants tend to be better off than similar households without migrants, even after controlling for the fact that households with migrants are a non-random sample of Ghanaians. However, the positive relationship is only true for households with at least one migrant in urban areas; the welfare of households with migrants exclusively in rural areas is no different from households without any migrants.
SAND BLASTING APPARATUS AND METHODS

Apparatus and methods allow difficulty accessible sites of a structure to be sand-blasted. Preferred sand-blasting systems (10) are provided which include a sand-blasting fixture (30) to support a sand- blasting nozzle (24) and a distal portion (22-1) of the supply hose (22) in such a manner that the spray of grit particulates may be directed against the difficulty accessible site of the structure. The fixture (30) most preferably includes rigid proximal and distal support tubes (32, 34) joined to one another so as to establish an angle therebetween (most preferably about 90°), and a rigid back-lash support member (38) extending outwardly from the distal support tube (34). In such a manner, the distal portion (22-1) of the supply hose (22) is movably supported within the proximal and distal support tubes (32, 34) such that the nozzle (24) positioned adjacent to the back-lash support member may be adjustable by means of the distal portion (22-1) of the supply hose (22) being further advanced into or retracted from within the proximal and distal support tubes (32, 34). A clamp member (40) is most preferably provided to positionally fix the nozzle (24) to the back-lash support member (38).
Green recovery in the mature manufacturing industry: The role of the green-circular premium and sustainability certification in innovative efforts

Sustainability is an essential goal for companies to pursue alongside their efforts to cope with a period of economic crisis and uncertainty. Technologically mature manufacturing sectors need to preserve their competitiveness, and process and product innovation may no longer be sufficient to stimulate demand. Strategic innovation is one possible option to address this challenge. However, methods to implement this new paradigm are still underexplored. This paper analyzes the Italian and Spanish ceramic tile industries as a prime example of process digitalization and environmental practices in the European manufacturing context. Through the application of multi-criteria analysis, this study aims to investigate the possibilities provided by strategic innovation to companies in this sector, in order to be able to compete with producers in emerging countries who use price strategies as the only lever of their competitiveness. To this end, dimensions relating to operations, market, economy, society and the environment are considered herein. Our results show that the multidimensionality of industrial organizations should stimulate manufacturing firms not only to look at customer needs from a price point of view, but to commit to including social and environmental attributes in their products, such as the green-circular premium and sustainability certification. These two practices represent strategic innovation. This presents a complex challenge involving widespread change that concerns entrepreneurship, management and industrial policies.
Deusto international research school

With a proven track in PhD training (more than 1000 PhD in 50 years, 58 in 2013) the Deusto International Research School (DIRS) aims at attracting qualified international Early Stage Researchers for high quality PhD training that enhance research, complementary and transferable skills.
DIRS aims are grounded in a solid structure generated around a robust and dynamic ecosystem that encourages and enables cooperation, co-creation and collegiality among 7 doctoral programmes and 24 research groups around four research foci centred on challenges identified in the EU and the Basque Smart Specialisation Strategies: i) Health and Wellbeing, ii) Human Rights, Peace and Conflict Resolution, iii) Sustainable Development and Innovation and iv) Lifelong Learning. 
UDEUSTO has actively and creatively procured conditions conducive to frequent dialogues between economic, cultural and social actors whose cooperation and exchanges help realise DIRS aims. These dialogues will ensure international and intersectoral mobility, including placements/internships to broaden ESR career employability tracks; cross-fertilisation of ideas and ideation of solutions to societal challenges fuelled by shared concerns and funding. 40 partners formally back DIRS project.
16 MSC PhD candidates will be selected via an open, transparent, merit-based, impartial, equitable and internationally advertised process that will take special care to avoid any form of discrimination. Upon acceptance, PhD candidates will sign an employment contract and will be hosted in an attractive environment to benefit from a shared supervision and mentoring process formally inscribed in the Doctoral Agreement and the individualized research/training development plan (Personal Career Development Plan). 
Full internationalisation is an essential aspect of DIRS. The COFUND scheme will strengthen the European and International dimensions of the project by consolidating the current rate of ESR (31,25% of PhD students in 2013/2014)
‘BANK TALK,’ PERFORMATIVITY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS

This essay posits the ontology and tendencies of financial markets as akin to those of fiction – as neither actual nor false, but (re)affirmed in each instance through re-citation and interpretation. To do this, the paper analyzes the generic development of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) statements issued by the United States Federal Reserve since 1994 to understand the interpretive acts and the presumptions about markets that these statements iterate. The essay tracks how the diction, form, and circulation of FOMC statements cultivate the causal logic by which financial markets are purportedly organized, and also considers the iterability of the statement as a critique of that causal logic itself. In so doing, the essay appeals to the Butlerian version of performativity that is well known in the humanities and uses it to probe the methods and assumptions of the field of performative economics. This methodological intervention demonstrates the crucial insight into matters of citationality and it...
Air intake device for internal combustion engine

An air intake device for an internal combustion engine (1) having plural cylinders (12a, 12b, 12c and 12d) comprises an air intake passage (4) including a first air intake manifold (2) and a second air intake manifold (3), characterized in that the air intake device further comprises a partition (7) provided to divide the air intake passage into the first air intake manifold and the second air intake manifold; and a flow control mechanism (8) having a valve body (9) positioned to be one of: in a first position (P 1) at which the valve body closes air flow communication between the air intake passage and the cylinders; in a second position (P2) at which air flows into only the first air intake manifold; and in a third position (P3) at which air flows into both the first air intake manifold and the second air intake manifold.