SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Language activation and control in the unimodal and bimodal bilingual lexicon

Bilinguals activate words from both languages when listening, reading or speaking in one language, and engage non-linguistic cognitive control abilities to resolve cross-linguistic competition. Most studies of cross-language activation have focused on activation between languages through overlapping phonological representations. However, cross-language activation also occurs in deaf or hearing bilinguals who are familiar with a spoken language and a sign language, two languages without overlapping phonological systems. The proposed research aims to systematically investigate phonological and lexical-semantic contributions to cross-language activation during production and comprehension by studying and comparing cross-language activation patterns in three groups of bilinguals: (1) bilinguals with two spoken languages, and (2) hearing and (3) deaf bimodal bilinguals. Four studies are proposed that combine behavioural, eye-tracking and electrophysiological techniques to examine whether and how the availability of same-modality vs. different-modality phonological systems differentially modulates the nature of cross-language interaction and the recruitment of cognitive control mechanisms during bilingual production and comprehension. By including deaf as well as hearing bimodal bilinguals, the studies will furthermore provide critical insight into the linguistic mechanisms underlying cross-language activation between a spoken language and a signed language, and significantly advance bilingual approaches to language acquisition and processing in deaf readers.
Feasibility study for low-carbon emission heat pump

Heat pumps for domestic heating and hot water supply are currently a niche technology in many EU countries, but they are increasingly expected to form an important role in a low carbon future. This is largely because a future of rapidly decarbonized electricity supply is imagined, in which using electricity via heat pumps is one of the lowest carbon emission heating options
To address the problem ECOinstal, a company with 16 years of consolidated know-how on the Romanian market and provider of solutions for the Swiss, German, Austrian and Hungarian market takes a different approach in comparison with the existing solutions and developed the new type of the Heat Pump - ECOPUMP. ECOPUMP is a first solution on the market which operates on the Propane R290 refrigerant and which provides up to 5.4 CoP (Coefficient of Performance). Moreover, the heat pump is a ready to use solution, which can be installed in up two working days and do not require any intervention at home level or some specific changes in spatial planning of the court.
ECOPUMP is now in stage TRL 7 and it needs to take a few more steps in order to finalize the solution so that it could be put on the EU and global market. The ECOPUMP direct expansion Heat Pump will undergo further development in order to obtain European wide certification for Energy Label and Home Appliances Safety standards without restrictions for market readiness. ECOPUMP now is working on the documentation for patent application for ground to water direct expansion Heat Pump with ""eco-friendly"" propane R 290 refrigerant, which will be submitted after they obtain the energy label certification. 
For the initial introduction, only building administrators within the EU will be targeted, Germany, France and Italy being most relevant European markets for ECOPUMP, with further entry to the US and Canadian market.
Predation risk suppresses the positive feedback between size structure and cannibalism

1. Cannibalism can play a prominent role in the structuring and dynamics of ecological communities. Previous studies have emphasized the importance of size structure and density of cannibalistic species in shaping short- and long-term cannibalism dynamics, but our understanding of how predators influence cannibalism dynamics is limited. This is despite widespread evidence that many prey species exhibit behavioural and morphological adaptations in response to predation risk. 2. This study examined how the presence and absence of predation risk from larval dragonflies Aeshna nigroflava affected cannibalism dynamics in its prey larval salamanders Hynobius retardatus. 3. We found that feedback dynamics between size structure and cannibalism depended on whether dragonfly predation risk was present. In the absence of dragonfly risk cues, a positive feedback between salamander size structure and cannibalism through time occurred because most of the replicates in this treatment contained at least one salamander larvae having an enlarged gape (i.e. cannibal). In contrast, this feedback and the emergence of cannibalism were rarely observed in the presence of the dragonfly risk cues. Once salamander size divergence occurred, experimental reversals of the presence or absence of dragonfly risk cues did not alter existing cannibalism dynamics as the experiment progressed. Thus, the effects of risk on the mechanisms driving cannibalism dynamics likely operated during the early developmental period of the salamander larvae. 4. The effects of dragonfly predation risk on behavioural aspects of cannibalistic interactions among hatchlings may prohibit the initiation of dynamics between size structure and cannibalism. Our predation trials clearly showed that encounter rates among hatchlings and biting and ingestion rates of prospective prey by prospective cannibals were significantly lower in the presence vs. absence of dragonfly predation risk even though the size asymmetry between cannibals and victims was similar in both risk treatments. These results suggest that dragonfly risk cues first suppress cannibalism among hatchlings and then prevent size variation from increasing through time. 5. We suggest that the positive feedback dynamics between size structure and cannibalism and their modification by predation risk may also operate in other systems to shape the population dynamics of cannibalistic prey species as well as overall community dynamics.
TIMEPIECE EQUIPPED WITH A MECHANISM FOR DISPLAYING THE PHASES OF THE MOON

Timepiece equipped with a mechanism for the retrograde display of the phases of the moon, comprising a mobile (8) indicating the phases of the moon in a kinematic drive relationship with a cam (5a) driven by the minute gear train, this cam (5a) being shaped in such a way as to move the moon phase indicator mobile in one direction during the ascending lunar phase and in the opposite direction during the descending lunar phase in order to move said indicator mobile (8), characterized in that the ratio between said minute gear train and said cam (5a) is chosen to effect one revolution over two lunar cycles, and in that the cam (5a) is a double heart shape, each heart corresponding to one of the lunar cycles.
INFESTAÇÃO POR PIOLHOS Felicola subrostratus EM FELINO DOMICILIADO NO MUNICÍPIO DE PARNAÍBA, PIAUÍ

O piolho da espécie Felicola subrostratus é um inseto mastigador responsável por causar a pediculose em felinos e, apesar de ser cosmopolita, tem sua ocorrência pouco descrita na rotina clínica. A transmissão ocorre através do contato direto entre os animais ou por fômites contaminados. Os gatos parasitados podem ser assintomáticos quando em baixa parasitemia, porém em altas infestações podem apresentar prurido, alopecia, dermatites e possibilitar a ocorrência de infecções secundárias. O objetivo desse trabalho foi relatar a infestação por piolhos da espécie Felicola subrostratus em um felino domiciliado no município de Parnaíba, Piauí. O animal era um macho castrado, de 2 anos de idade, sem raça definida (SRD), que foi atendido em uma clínica veterinária da cidade, apresentando como queixa principal uma dermatite por lambedura no membro posterior direito, além de prurido, alopecia, apatia, diminuição de apetite e perda de peso. No exame físico, observou-se a dermatite no membro, sendo realizado raspado cutâneo e coleta de pelos da região, verificando a presença de ectoparasitos. Estes insetos foram colocados em recipientes com álcool 70ºGL e enviados ao Laboratório de Parasitologia da Universidade Federal do Piauí, que por meio da morfologia revelou ser piolhos da espécie Felicola subrostratus, confirmando o diagnóstico primário de pediculose felina, sendo essencial um diagnóstico precoce para direcionar a um tratamento adequado.
Abstract 8: Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Program Participation and Clinical Outcomes for Medicare Beneficiaries

Background: Get With The Guidelines (GWTG)-Stroke is a national, hospital-based quality improvement program developed by the American Heart Association. While studies have shown a beneficial effect of hospital participation in GWTG-Stroke upon processes of care, whether there are associated improvements in clinical outcomes has not been previously investigated. Methods: From among all acute care US hospitals, we matched 366 hospitals that joined the GWTG-Stroke program between April 2004 and December 2007, with 366 hospitals that did not. Matching was based on ischemic stroke case volume, calendar year, baseline hospital post-stroke 1-year all-cause mortality rates, teaching status, and geographic region. Outcomes of all acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients admitted to the study hospitals were abstracted from the CMS administrative claims database (65 years and older). Outcomes at matched hospitals were compared in the PRE-GWTG-Stroke period (-540 to -181 days before program launch), RUN-UP period (-180- to -1 day), EARLY period (0 to 180 days) and SUSTAINED period (181 to 540 days). Additional analysis was performed of the entire BEFORE (-540 to -1 days) and AFTER periods (0 to 540 days). The main analytical approach was stratified Cox proportional hazard modeling, with matched site ID at stratum. We adjusted for patient characteristics (age, gender, race, medical history) and hospital characteristics (rural vs. urban, # beds, annual IS discharges.) Results: The study analyzed 88,584 AIS admissions at the 366 GWTG-Stroke hospitals and 85,401 admissions at the 366 matched non-GWTG-Stroke hospitals. In adjusted analysis comparing BEFORE and AFTER periods, GWTG-Stroke hospitals achieved reduced 30 day mortality (30M - HR 0.911, p&lt;0.0001), reduced 1 year mortality (1YM - HR 0.902, p&lt;0.0001), reduced 30 day all-cause rehospitalization (HR 0.956, p=0.013), reduced 30 day stroke rehospitalization (HR 0.927, p=0.038), and reduced 1 year all-cause rehospitalization (HR 0.972, p=0.007). Conversely, matched, non-GWTG-Stroke hospitals showed only reduced 30M (HR 0.954, p=0.010) between the BEFORE and AFTER periods. Comparing the degree of change at GWTG-Stroke with non-GWTG Stroke hospitals, there were greater improvements in discharge to home (DCH), 30M, and 1YM at GWTG-Stroke hospitals in each of the intervention periods: EARLY: DCH, HR 1.090, p&lt;0.0001; 30M, HR 0.894, p=0.0006; 1YM, HR 0.889, p&lt;0.0001; SUSTAINED: DCH, HR 1.097, p&lt;0.0001; 30M, HR 0.934, p=0.004; 1YM, HR 0.918, p&lt;0.0001. Conclusions: Hospitals joining the GWTG-Stroke quality improvement program between 2004-2008 achieved significantly greater improvement in stroke patient outcomes than matched hospitals not joining the program, with lower all-cause mortality at 30 days and 1 year and higher rates of discharge directly to home.
A comparative study of magnetic anisotropy measurement techniques in relation to rock-magnetic properties

Abstract Magnetic anisotropy measurements are becoming increasingly common to many studies within the different disciplines of geology, involving sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks. A plethora of techniques exists for measuring magnetic anisotropy of rocks. Some are rapid and non-destructive while others are more labor-intensive or may result in alteration of the magnetic minerals. All, however, have the potential of revealing a wealth of information when measured and interpreted correctly. In broad terms, anisotropy techniques subdivide into measurements of susceptibility, remanence and torque; here we consider the first two of these. Anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility (AMS) is by far the most utilized, and measures composite fabrics. Magnetic susceptibilities in high fields and low temperatures, however, are being increasingly used to isolate the paramagnetic contribution to the fabrics. When distinguishing between fabrics carried by different ferromagnetic phases, or to separate these from the diamagnetic and paramagnetic contributions to the fabric, then remanence anisotropy techniques become necessary. Anisotropies of thermal remanence (ATRMs), of anhysteretic remanence (AARM) and of isothermal remanence (AIRM) are the most common examples. Remanence anisotropy may be measured over the full spectrum of magnetic coercivities or over a targeted range (e.g. partial or ApARM). Moreover, anisotropies may be calculated using only the resolved field-parallel component of the vector, in which case a minimum of six different orientations is necessary to obtain a complete symmetric tensor, or using the three components (full vector) of the measured magnetic vectors (e.g. AvARM), in which case three orthogonal applied magnetizations are the minimum requirement. In this study we utilize a variety of magnetic remanence room temperature techniques to measure remanence anisotropy of selected coarse and finer grained gneiss–granulitic specimens with well-pronounced fabrics. Results are compared to room temperature AMS and are interpreted in terms of the applicability of instrumentation/technique to specific rock-magnetic properties.
New cluster reactor to deliver a total solution for pld manufacturing of thin films for 5g technology

The demand for advanced Radio Frequency (RF) components for 5G and basestations is rapidly increasing. Over the next 6 years there is a need for more than 100 billion Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) filter devices for 5G mobile.  This translates in a >€100m market opportunity for Solmates’ PLD equipment in 2025. In addition, due to increased technical requirements such as new frequencies, there is a need for improved deposition technology for this emerging market. With PLD, Solmates has demonstrated over the last 2 years that these requirements can be met. However, it became also evident that High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) customers require a total solution in the form of a cluster tool at TRL8-9. To support this customer and market need, Solmates must expand and increase the functionality of its current single reactor PLD tool. The overall objective of the 5G-TRAIN project is to deliver a total solution for PLD manufacturing with  better performance of advanced piezo thin films at 10x lower costs: these piezo thin films are critical for manufacturing of RF components such as BAW filters in the 5G market.For Solmates this market entry will be the stepping stone to the total >90 USD Billion8 semiconductor equipment market. The time to market is significantly lowered due to existing and new engagements with worldwide customers. The result of 5G-TRAIN will be a disruption of the 5G component manufacturing sector by realizing (for the first time) advanced thin film piezo materials at a commercially viable cost and scale. 5G-TRAIN will contribute to a leadership position in 5G (and 6G) for the EU industry, reducing dependency from US and China for critical communication technology.
Improvements in or relating to rotary draw works for well drilling plant

311,699. Emsco Derrick & Equipment Co., (Assignees of Goeser, E. W.). May 14, 1928, [Convention date]. Borehole apparatus.-In the rotary draw works of a well-drilling plant, a line shaft 25, through a clutch 41 and chain 75, drives a sleeve 72 from which the rotary table is driven through a chain 81; the sleeve 72 rotates on a shaft 46, the flattened ends of which rest on plates 62 and shims 63, caps 65, with eccentric bores, holding the shaft 46. By removing some of the shims 63, the chain 75 may be tightened, while reversing the caps 65, the chain 81 may be tightened. The line shaft 25 may also drive a hoisting drum at either of three speeds through sprockets 22, 23, 24, and clutches on the drum shaft.
Media literacy for unaccompanied refugee youth - a path to integration

According to Eurostat, 2015 saw 90,000 unaccompanied minor asylum seekers register in the EU. Refugee children pose considerable policy challenges: their integration in Europe is of utmost importance. Studies show that while refugee children have IT competences, they lack the ability to make critical media choices, and make informed decisions regarding their well-being. This project builds on the IT knowledge of young refugees in order to further their integration by developing media literacy pedagogic tools. Media literacy education is essential for empowering citizenship, for gaining skills to become drivers of economic growth, and not least to prevent radicalization. Media literacy, a necessary aspect of lifelong learning, enables young people to participate civically, to overcome disadvantage and to represent marginalized and missing voices.  For developing these pedagogic tools, the Fellow will first research how unaccompanied minor refugees use digital technology and social media through fieldwork carried out in 3 EU countries. In the second research phase, the Fellow will conduct participatory action research (PAR) in collaboration with an NGO which specializes in PAR with refugee youth. These results will be used to design teaching materials for youth workers and teachers. The project is unique because it brings together the disciplines of education, media literacy and migration studies for offering solutions to a matter of pressing urgency: the integration of unaccompanied minor refugees. This project will serve to widen the professional horizon of the Fellow. She will acquire specific research skills (digital ethnography, participant action research, educational tools design) and transferable skills (PhD supervision, leadership, editorial skills, managing large-scale events). The project will lay the foundations for the Fellow's long-term career goals, and she will be propelled to the forefront of media literacy research.
Effects of Processing on Phenolic Phytochemicals in Cereals and Legumes

Cereals and legumes are important sources of phenolic phytochemical compounds that are believed to offer potential health benefits. A variety of methods are used to process cereals and legumes into a wide range of food products for human consumption. The potential health-promoting properties of cereal- and legume-based foods that stem from their phenolic content highlights the importance of understanding the effects of processing on these phytochemicals. Processing may lead to increases, decreases, or no changes in phenolic compound content. However, an increase or decrease may suggest creation or destruction of matter. Therefore, to understand the effects of processing on phenolics in raw materials, it is necessary to interpret data within the context of the law of conservation of mass, which states that matter can neither be created nor destroyed. Some types of processing may cause the movement of phenolics out of the system, whereas with other types of processing phenolics may stay within the system an...
TRANSFORMAÇÕES PRODUTIVAS E TERRITORIALIZAÇÃO DO AGRONEGÓCIO CANAVIEIRO EM FRUTAL (MG)

A expansão espacial do agronegócio canavieiro nas duas últimas décadas ocorreu na expectativa de estabelecer o Brasil como grande produtor de agrocombustível e para atender as demandas mundiais por combustíveis renováveis. O município de Frutal, localizado na mesorregião do Triângulo Mineiro/Alto Paranaíba tornou-se um dos territórios produtivos devido à combinação de condicionantes favoráveis, que resultaram na instalação das usinas Cerradão e Bunge (Frutal). Assim, objetivamos apresentar as principais transformações desencadeadas a partir da territorialização do agronegócio canavieiro ocorridos neste município. Para tanto, realizamos uma revisão teórica, consultamos revistas especializadas na temática e posteriormente, efetivamos o levantamento e representação de dados. Como resultados, destacamos que a ampliação de serviços na cidade de Frutal, a incorporação de terras para a cana-de-açúcar, antes destinadas a outros cultivos e atividades, gerou transformações produtivas em nível local. Há alguns desafios que precisam ser superados como o desmatamento, o uso de agrotóxicos, os impactos sobre os cultivos alimentares e consequentemente, sobre os pequenos agricultores familiares e sua permanência na terra.
Analysis of pharmacokinetics of Gd-DTPA for dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging

The pharmacokinetics (PK) of the contrast agent Gd-DTPA administered intravenously (i.v.) for contrast-enhanced MR imaging (DCE-MRI) is an important factor for quantitative data acquisition. We studied the effect of various initial bolus doses on the PK of Gd-DTPA and analyzed population PK of a lower dose for intra-subject variations in DCE-MRI. First, fifteen subjects (23-85years, M/F) were randomly divided into four groups for DCE-MRI with different Gd-DTPA dose: group-I, 0.1mmol/kg, n=4; group-II, 0.05mmol/kg, n=4; group-III, 0.025mmol/kg, n=4; and group-IV, 0.0125mmol/kg, n=3. Sequential fast T1 mapping sequence, after a bolus i.v. Gd-DTPA administered, and a linear T1-[Gd-DTPA] relationship were used to estimate the PK of Gd-DTPA. Secondly, MR-acquired PKs of Gd-DTPA from 58 subjects (28-80years, M/F) were collected retrospectively, from an ongoing study of the brain using DCE-MRI with Gd-DTPA at 0.025mmol/kg, to statistically analyze population PK of Gd-DTPA. We found that the PK of Gd-DTPA (i.v. 0.025mmol/kg) had a half-life of 37.3±6.6min, and was a better fit into a linear T1-[Gd-DTPA] relationship than higher doses (up to 0.1mmol/kg). The area under the curve (AUC) for 0.025mmol/kg was 3.37±0.46, which was a quarter of AUC of 0.1mmol/kg. In population analysis, a dose of 0.025mmol/kg of Gd-DTPA provided less than 5% subject-dependent variation in the PK of Gd-DTPA. Administration of 0.025mmol/kg Gd-DTPA enabled us to estimate [Gd-DTPA] from T1 by using a linear relationship that has a lower estimation error compared to a non-linear relationship. DCE-MRI with a quarter dose of Gd-DTPA is more sensitive to detect changes in [Gd-DTPA].
Pushing quantum chemistry by advancing photoswitchable catalysis

This project exploits the synergy between the trending area of artificial molecular machines and cutting edge computational chemistry approaches. Specific emphasis is placed on photoswitchable catalysts, which respond to external stimuli with a conformational or configurational change. These controllable motions allow catalytic function to be turned ON/OFF in a switch type fashion by opening/hindering access of a substrate to a catalytic site. On one hand, the rich morphology and chemistry of these smart catalysts calls for computational insights and design principles that complement experiment and push the field forward. On the other hand, the inherent complexity of these highly fluxional molecules makes them perfect subjects for driving modern quantum chemistry out of its comfort zone. To benefit from this synergy, the latest innovations in quantum chemistry-based machine learning techniques will be combined with methods capable of thoroughly mapping the intricate chemistry of molecular actuators. Overall, we aim to bridge the gap between the current state-of-the-art, which has reached reasonable quantum chemical accuracy for rigid medium size organic molecules, and more challenging fluxional architectures. The proposed methodological toolbox will be applied to the field of smart catalysis where general strategies for improving the efficiencies and enhancing enantioselectivity will be formulated. Thus, this project involves exploiting a wide range of modern computational approaches to chemical tasks that are broadly relevant to flexible/switchable catalytic systems. The anticipated output will furnish the computational chemistry community with a comprehensive array of novel next-generation approaches with applicability beyond the field of molecular machines.