SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Mediterranean cooperation for the defense of forests against fires

Every year, in Europe, the area covered by fires reaches 550000 ha (CIrcular MinAmbiente 2004), 95% of which in Mediterranean countries, causing damage to property and livelihoods and loss of life. Forest fires increase groundwater risks, pollution, global warming, erosion and loss of biodiversity. It is, therefore, crucial to control them. The objective is to develop a more effective strategy to manage fire risks and extinguishment and a resilient response system that includes civil society. The approach is to gather the knowledge and skills of each partner and create a common action/reaction system. Policies and procedures need to harmonise; response teams need interoperability. The above will lead to the creation of new tools compatible with existing facilities and a cross-border Forest Fire Prevention Unit (FPU) to help neighbouring regions quickly and independently. Past international fire drills (Sardinia 2008 and Prometheus) will provide the basis for an FPU experiment as part of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (EU Decisions 1313/2013 and 762/2014). The aim is to strengthen existing synergies and create new ones. One of the most effective countermeasures is organising a widespread network to decide the appropriate prevention and alert actions, operational readiness, extinguishment methods and use of resources. Operations will involve radio communications, enhanced emergency management, innovative knowledge sharing tools, forecasting models of flame front propagation and cross-border fire drills. The project correlates with the strategic MEDSTAR project
Contact Lens Wearer Demographics and Risk Behaviors for Contact Lens-Related Eye Infections – United States, 2014

Contact lenses provide safe and effective vision correction for many Americans. However, contact lens wearers risk infection if they fail to wear, clean, disinfect, and store their contact lenses as directed. Over the past decade, CDC has investigated several multistate outbreaks of serious eye infections among contact lens wearers, including Acanthamoeba keratitis. Each investigation identified frequent contact lens hygiene-related risk behaviors among patients. To guide prevention efforts, a population-based survey was used to estimate the number of contact lens wearers aged ≥18 years in the United States. A separate online survey of contact lens wearers assessed the prevalence of contact lens hygiene-related risk behaviors. Approximately 99% of wearers reported at least one contact lens hygiene risk behavior. Nearly one third of contact lens wearers reported having experienced a previous contact lens-related red or painful eye requiring a doctor's visit. An estimated 40.9 million U.S. adults wear contact lenses, and many could be at risk for serious eye infections because of poor contact lens wear and care behaviors. These findings have informed the creation of targeted prevention messages aimed at contact lens wearers such as keeping all water away from contact lenses, discarding used disinfecting solution from the case and cleaning with fresh solution each day, and replacing their contact lens case every 3 months.
Marx and Slavery

The rise to prominence of analyses of racial capitalism represents a breakthrough in Marxian theory. This has necessarily been accompanied by a critique of previous Marxian analyses, which all too often ignored or minimized the relation of slavery to capitalism. In recent years, however, these criticisms of orthodox Marxist treatments of slavery have been extended, much more problematically, to the work of Karl Marx himself. Although Marx never wrote a treatise on slavery, the issue of slave labor was woven into his analysis of social formations, both ancient and modern, and was inextricably intertwined with his treatment of wage labor.
Endogenous Concentrations of GHB in Postmortem Blood from Deaths Unrelated to GHB Use

Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is an endogenous compound, but its presence in postmortem blood presents a challenge when interpreting elevated levels as GHB is misused as a recreational drug and is also produced postmortem. A total of 387 postmortem cases (273 male and 114 female) submitted to the toxicology laboratory between 2010 and 2012 specifically requested the analysis of the ketoacidosis biomarker, beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB). No reference to GHB use was identified in any of the case files; however, BHB and GHB are measured simultaneously using deuterated GHB as the internal standard (GHB-d6) within a calibration range of 5-500 mg/L. GHB was not detected or <10 mg/L in 18% of the cases (n = 68), between 10 and 50 mg/L in 73% of the cases (n = 283) and between 51 and 193 mg/L in 9% of the cases (n = 36). The manner of death was classified as accidental (n = 11), alcohol-related (n = 237), drug-related (n = 23), homicide (n = 1), natural (n = 91), suicide (n = 9), medical-related (n = 1) and undetermined (n = 14). Six cases had GHB concentrations in excess of 100 mg/L with advanced decomposition changes noted in five of these cases. Moderate-to-advanced decomposition was also noted in 50% (n = 15) of the cases with GHB concentrations in excess of 50 mg/L but <100 mg/L. Approximately one-third of the blood samples tested contained a preservative and although a higher proportion of these samples had GHB concentrations <10 mg/L or not detected (∼30% preserved versus 11% unpreserved), there were still cases with GHB concentrations >51 mg/L (∼6% preserved versus 11% unpreserved). This study highlights the danger of only using a cutoff to establish endogenous levels compared with exogenous use of GHB in postmortem blood.
Probing the structure and dynamics of water in its various states

We propose to address some of the most important outstanding questions for a microscopic understanding of water: What is the structure and dynamics of the hydrogen-bonding network that give rise to all the unique properties of water? How is the structure and dynamics affected by temperature, pressure and by perturbation through interaction with solutes and interfaces? Here we point to the opportunity to exploit the completely new avenues that the novel x-ray free-electron lasers open up for probing both structure and dynamics of water from hot temperatures down to the deeply supercooled regime where the anomalous properties become extreme. We plan to further develop fast cooling and ultrafast x-ray probing allowing access to below the homogeneous ice nucleation limit, to probe equilibrium dynamics through probe-probe techniques based on x-ray correlation spectroscopy, to access low-energy vibrational mode dynamics through THz pump and x-ray scattering probe and to transfer x-ray spectroscopies into the time domain.
We will address one of the currently most debated issues related to a potential liquid-liquid transition and 2nd critical point in liquid water. The goal is to determine experimentally if water, as hypothesized in certain models, can really exist as two liquids, if there is reversible phase transition between the hypothesized liquids, evaluate if these hypothesized liquids can equilibrate on a time scale faster then the rate of ice nucleation and if there exists a critical point that can explain the fluctuations related to the diverging response functions. We will continue to critically investigate our proposed hypothesis that water at ambient temperature encompasses fluctuations around two local structures and that the dominating structure is a strongly distorted hydrogen bonded environment. We will investigate if these concepts can be used to describe the observed perturbations of water structure by solutes and interfaces.
The first percutaneously implantable paddle lead for spinal cord stimulation

Worldwide, around 1.5 Billion people suffer from chronic pain. Chronic pain undermines the ability to lead a productive working and social life, and it has significant impacts on the private and public economy. The estimated total cost for chronic pain is calculated to reach yearly as much as €455 Billion in the USA, and €300 Billion in Europe. 
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) is a pain relief technique that consist in delivering current pulses to the spinal cord in order to block the sensation of pain. Basic SCS devices comprise implantable leads that are connected to a pulse generator controlled by a control unit. The leads currently available in the market are rather bulky and rigid, poorly stretchable and usually their implantation requires a complex chirurgical intervention.
The Percutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation Paddle Lead (SCS ExpertTM) proposed by WISE is a foldable lead fit for minimally invasive percutaneous implantation, which can be achieved by neurosurgeons and anesthetists. This innovative product addresses a key market need within the SCS segment of the growing neuromodulation market. The goal of this project (PercPad) is to complete the development of SCS ExpertTM and to prepare the path to introduce it into market by the Q4 2022. PercPad is a solid project that will generate important benefits for our company. Within a 5-year period after the launch, WISE expects cummulative gross profits of €36.2 Million, with a payback period of less than 5 years.
We have identified a promising market opportunity, as the global neuromodulation market is projected to attain a value of €6.5 Billion in 2022 by rising at a CAGR of 12.5% from 2017, and our target segment is expected to cover over 1/2 of such market worth. Altogether, this represents a very promising scenario for the deployment of SCS ExpertTM and we envisage a country entry SOM of 1.6% reaching a 15% after 5 years.
STEP-UP GEAR MECHANISM AND WIND POWER PLANT AND ELECTRIC DRIVE FOR VEHICLES HAVING SUCH A STEP-UP GEAR MECHANISM

The invention relates to a step-up gear mechanism (1) which is lighter while having the same power than a conventional planetary gear and which, in addition, is less sensitive to impact and shock stresses. The invention further relates to a wind power plant and to an electric drive for vehicles having such a step-up gear mechanism. The invention relates to a planetary gear having gearwheel and drive belt components. Conventional planetary gears with gearwheels can reliably transmit high torques and powers. By the combination with drive belts (20), which drive shaft wheels, fewer gearwheels are necessary and the weight is reduced. In addition, the drive belts act as a damping element which absorbs and dampens impact and shock stresses. The transmission to the planetary shaft wheels and the coupling by means of drive belts to at least one fast-rotor unit are carried out by the planetary shaft wheels of the planetary unit(s). Each planetary unit is coupled to a fast-rotor shaft wheel of a fast-rotor unit by means of its own drive belt.
The European projects expert for cross-border space

18-34-year olds are fleeing the country for lack of job opportunities. New emigration, the generational gap and a historically low birth-rate is causing Italy to become "an ageing society with a diminished community life, dramatically accentuating economic and demographic desertification". Therefore, there exist areas of generational needs that are not being met along with other areas where cognitive resources, potential, energy and capacities are not sufficiently stimulated; their interaction can create local and cross-border employment. The project intends to contribute to the cross-border labour market by organising work experiences with a high rate of innovation and impact. A major professional figure is the expert of European cross-border projects. Thanks to EXTRA, 30 young students, graduates and recent graduates will benefit from a total of 90 hours of joint training, 30 fellowships for 6 months of professional mobility and 180 months of work experience in 30 companies and public and private organisations involved in projects funded by the INTERREG Maritime. The skills they will acquire will be certified according to the EUROPASS procedures. A public-private partnership implements EXTRA: - a public leading company acting as an "enabling platform"; - a private training organisation coordinating mobility; - two cooperatives working in the field of social innovation and impact design providing technical know-how.
A suite of software applications hosted in the cloud for medical ultrasound diagnostics

Medical Ultrasound today is considered as a mainstream technology in the medical sector. It is largely associated with prenatal care to access the health of a baby in its mother’s womb but that is only a small percentage of its overall usage. Apart from Obstetrics, Medical Ultrasound is used in Cardiology, Neurology, Ophthalmology and many more clinical fields.
Traditionally, ultrasound scanners where totally combined units including the ultrasound hardware, software and user
interface in one unit. Quipu is changing this model by separating the software from the hardware.

Quipu introduces the concept of an app-store for ultrasound scanners. Through our system hospitals can make use of lower
to mid-range scanners to get the diagnostic functionality of high end scanners. During the last 3 years we have developed a
Suite of ultrasound diagnostic applications focused in the Cardiology segment of ultrasound diagnostics. Currently the
software is installed on a laptop or computer and the ultrasound scanner is connected directly to the computer or laptop.
The user simply launches our suite of applications, selects the diagnostic application required, starts the scan and the
software will automatically provide the metrics of the analysis and store the scans and results for later use. We have
successfully sold our software to clients in Europe, USA and Africa.

During this last year we have been working on improving integration and interoperability across a wide range of ultrasound
scanners through a cloud based infrastructure. We have developed a TRL 6 prototype of Quipu Cloud based on a set of
cloud services and special hardware that works with a wide range of ultrasound scanners. Quipu Cloud improves integration
and makes it easier to share resources and data with peers. Through this PH1 we would like to study further the feasibility
behind this concept and develop a business plan around this kind of service we will be offering to our clients.
COMPOSITE LANDING COLLAR FOR CEMENTING OPERATION

A composite landing collar is disclosed which is preferably adhesive bonded to the liner string using a high temperature epoxy. The spacing during bonding is maintained within dimensional limits using spacers . The body features a bi-directional material, with an appropriate ratio in t he warp and fills directions, for about a quarter of the wall thickness. A unidirectional material with the fibers axially aligned aids in reduction of thermal stresses in the thick wall during curing, as well as reducing shear stress concentration along the adhesive bonding interface.
Portal Hypertension Reversibility with Treatment of Underlying Liver Disease

Cirrhosis is the end-stage manifestation of chronic hepatitis with the most common causes of chronic hepatitis in developed countries being related to hepatitis B, hepatitis C, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and alcoholic liver disease. With more advanced cirrhosis, the development of portal hypertension occurs that leads to clinical decompensation. With improvement in therapies for hepatitis B and C, we have seen regression of fibrosis and even cirrhosis. However, there are limited data on reversal of portal hypertension. This review examines the direct and indirect evidence that we will be able to see regression of portal hypertension in those with cirrhosis.
Scalp Reconstruction

Reconstruction of the scalp after acquired defects remains a common challenge for the reconstructive surgeon, especially in a patient with a history of radiation to the area.To review the current literature and describe a novel algorithm to help guide the reconstructive surgeon in determining the optimal reconstruction from a cosmetic and functional standpoint. Pertinent surgical anatomy, considerations for patient and technique selection, reconstructive goals, as well as the reconstructive ladder, are also discussed.A PubMed and Medline search was performed of the entire English literature with respect to scalp reconstruction. Priority of review was given to those studies with higher-quality levels of evidence.Size, location, radiation history, and potential for hairline distortion are important factors in determining the ideal reconstruction. The tighter and looser areas of the scalp play a major role in the potential for primary or local flap closure. Patients with medium to large defects and a history of radiation will likely benefit from free tissue transfer.Ideal reconstruction of scalp defects relies on a comprehensive understanding of scalp anatomy, a full consideration of the armamentarium of surgical techniques, and a detailed appraisal of patient factors and expectations. The simplest reconstruction should be used whenever possible to provide the most functional and aesthetic scalp reconstruction, with the least amount of complexity.NA.
Uma experiência de intercâmbio linguístico virtual para o desenvolvimento da competência comunicativa

Neste artigo são apresentadas as características e os resultados de aprendizagem de um projeto universitário de interação virtual para o desenvolvimento da competência comunicativa dos alunos de espanhol, língua estrangeira, da licenciatura de Marketing, Gestão e Contabilidade, da Escola de Tecnologia e Gestão de Guarda (Portugal) e dos estudantes de português, língua estrangeira, do curso de Traducción e Interpretación da Universidade de Granada (Espanha). Partindo do pressuposto que os intercâmbios linguísticos constituem um marco acelerador na aquisição de uma língua estrangeira e que a aprendizagem colaborativa fomenta a participação e motivação dos estudantes, desenvolveu-se uma proposta didática de intercâmbio linguístico interuniversitário virtual com o objetivo de conseguir uma aprendizagem efetiva através do recurso a atividades de expressão escrita e revisão textual.
DOOR FOR RECEIVING AND DELIVERING ORDERS

The present invention relates to a door for receiving and delivering orders, characterized in that it comprises a hatch which can be arranged in an open position or in a closed position, and code entering means such that the hatch opens upon entering a predetermined code.
Multiplication rate of selected potato cultivars in vitro through single node culture

A study was carried out in the tissue culture laboratory at the National Potato Research Centre (NPRC), Tigoni, Kenya to determine the multiplication rate of selected potato cultivars when micropropagated through single node culture. Seven potato cultivars were subcultured on solid media for three consecutive cycles (each cycle took three weeks). This was repeated twice. Data collected was the number of single-node cuttings that were generated from each node after subculturing. Generally, there were significant differences (P≤0.05) on the number of single node cuttings generated among the potato cultivars, among the subculture cycles and in the interaction between genotypes and subculture cycle.
METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING DATA IN A NETWORK

The present invention relates to a method for transmitting data from a primary station to a secondary station, comprising at the primary station signalling to the secondary station that a data message is to be received, and at the primary station transmitting the data message, wherein the time of transmission of the data message relative to the time of the signalling depends on a state of the secondary station.
A modular sensing and imaging toolkit for the early diagnosis of prostate cancer employing lab-on-the-chip methodologies

This Proof-of-concept project will focus on the innovative exploitation of new diagnostic sensor prototypes which will tackle the early diagnosis of prostate cancer (PCa), one of the greatest concerns for ageing men worldwide. 
The development of fast and reliable methods for detecting PCa by electrochemical or optical biosensing will address the unmet need for an early diagnosis and for monitoring non-invasively the PCa evolution post-diagnosis. 
Current PCa screening methods detect the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), but struggle to achieve detection limits below 1 ng/ml. This level of sensitivity is insufficient for the detection of circulating cancerous cells before symptoms of the disease appear: low levels of cellular cancer biomarkers such as PSMA (Prostate-specific membrane antigen) are present in blood up to 5 years before diagnosis. 
More accurate sensors interfaced with an actuator in sensing devices using lab-on-the-chip and applicable in ‘real-time’ will be devised hereby. The innovative prototypes of Tools-To-Sense will incorporate the chemical sensors already available through the underlining ERC Consolidator Grant O2Sense, which are tailored to target PCa cells for molecular imaging applications. These will be able to estimate the concentration of circulating PCa cells as the complex analyte under interrogation. We will focus on target identification and validation, bioassay development and quality control for early detection of PCa using nanotechnology. Biosensors incorporating peptides-functionalised graphene substrates will be assembled since field-effect transistors can achieve high sensitivity for the detection of a panel of PCa biomarkers. New biosensors incorporating dedicated molecular species that provide information about their chemical environment by generating a physical signal consisting of a combined electrochemical and fluorescence emission will be homologated by Tools-To-Sense.
Interregional Key Networking for Open innovation empoWerment

I KNOW aims to support the creation of innovative start-ups and strengthening the SMEs competitiveness through:
- Creation of a permanent HUB of cross border services to enhance the SME.
- services will be offered, with an Open Innovation approach, to the different beneficiaries (SMEs, start-ups, entrepreneurs, students and innovation actors).
- seminars specialized in Business Plan, Pitching, Social Innovation, Economic Circular, and in actions of Competition, Mentorship, Incubation and Open Innovation Working-Lab, Hackaton, Networking, Business Matchmaking with investors.
- creation of an “Open Service Innovation Lab Platform” will be act as stimulation and acceleration tool for businesses, offering financing and investment opportunities, initiatives and connections to open networks, to ensure the sustainability of circular and integrated knowledge.
The qualified partnership with the Universities of Messina, Enna, Malta, Science and Technology Park of Sicily and Arkimede aims to create a permanent service hub to encourage the creation and strengthening of businesses, to achieve faster the markets and increase the competitive performance.
Graphs and prestige in agricultural journals

In this article, we report on the status of graphs in 21 scientific agricultural journals indexed in Thomson Reuters' Web of Knowledge. We analyze the authors' use of graphs in this context in relation to the quality of these journals as measured by their 2-year impact factors. We note a substantial variability in the use of graphs in this context: For one journal, 100% of the papers include graphs, whereas for others only about 50% of them include graphs. We also show that higher impact agricultural journals publish more papers with graphs and that there are more graphs in these papers than in those in journals with lower impact factors (r = +0.40).