SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Plan/test/coordinate Underwater Museums, Diving Parks and Knowledge Awareness Centres in order to support sustainable and responsible tourism development and promote Blue growth in coastal areas and islands of the Mediterranean

BLUEMED aims to support competent government authorities develop strategies, plans and policies for local coastal and island economies of the Mediterranean region in adopting a sustainable and responsible model for tourism development. This will be achieved by planning, testing and coordinating Underwater Museums, Diving Parks and Knowledge Awareness Centres (KACs). Main objective is the valorisation and protection of underwater natural and cultural heritage in accordance with UNESCO 2001, the raising of public awareness and tourism attractiveness. Main focus is on: a) a process scheme for supplying local/regional authorities with a multi-disciplinary plan (management models, innovative technologies) for Underwater Museums, Diving Parks and Knowledge Awareness Centres to be developed in Capo Rizutto, Baia bay, Western Pagasitikos/Sporades and Cavtat sites (policy recommendations, management practices, networking and promotion)- b) promoting innovation in the diving industry and improving divers experience through innovative diving services and technologies- c) attracting an important part of the increasing number of people who choose diving tourism- d) introducing the wider public to underwater cultural heritage by means of 3D immersive visualisation in museum exhibitions and KACs- e) setting up ‘Underwater Natural and Cultural Routes in the Mediterranean’ web-based platform for a unified tourism promotion and networking of Med underwater natural and cultural heritage sites.
Growth and Financial performance of Urban Cooperative Banks in India

Urban cooperative banks play an important role in meeting the growing credit needs of urban and semi-urban areas of the country. They have traditionally concentrated on retail services, providing savings products and credit to consumers, retail traders, professionals, self employed and small and medium sized enterprises. The most significant development related to UCBs was theextension of certain provision provisions of banking Regulations Act, 1949to the cooperative societies in 1966 after that which the cooperative banks also got the benefit of deposit insurance schemes. The objectives of this paper are to access the growth and structure of cooperative credit societies in India and to study the financial and identify overall performance of UCBs in India. The study is based on Secondary data. Urban cooperative bank are an important role for the governments of inclusive growth and has come to occupy a formidable place in the Indian financial system
Joint Environmental Decision-support Information System: information system to assess the effectiveness of the environmental improvement actions aimed at the sustainable development of the cross-border territory 

This project intends to set up a Joint Environmental Decision-support Information System (JEDIS), to assess the effectiveness of the environmental improvement actions aimed at the sustainable development of the cross-border territory. The project aims at solving several problems, such as the use of different methods and indicators in environmental analysis or the lack of an initiative-coordinating structure, through the creation of a Transnational Observatory. From a technical point of view, the project will make it possible to plan harmonization protocols for the existing environmental monitoring networks and to define measures that enable public authorities to share environmental data and services, so that cross-border local authorities and institutions can exchange and use such data and services in the framework of public functions, that can have either a direct or indirect influence on the environment. As regards the afore-mentioned Observatory, it consists of an territorial information infrastructure for the sharing of environmental data useful to sustainable planning and development, known as Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI), based on a cross-border network of information systems supporting the use of information and methodologies already available, thus ensuring the mapping of existing territorial data, the implementation of services to make said data and methods more easily accessible and inter-operational, and the overcoming of obstacles that limit their application at cross-border level. The closing phase of the project regards the implementation of JEDIS, i.e. the implementation of methods to compare environmental state indicators and the response measures to create sustainable development scenarios.
Some gim algebras and the associated indefinite Kac–Moody algebras

Let A [ 2 ] be the 2-fold affinization of a Cartan matrix A of ADE type. Associated to the generalized intersection matrix algebra gim ( A [ 2 ] ) there are two indefinite Kac–Moody algebras g ( A [ 2 ] ˜ ) and g ( A [ 2 ] ˜ τ ) , where A [ 2 ] ˜ is the covering matrix of A [ 2 ] and A [ 2 ] ˜ τ is obtained from a diagram automorphism τ of g ( A [ 2 ] ˜ ) . We show that there is a bijection between non-isotropic positive imaginary roots of g ( A [ 2 ] ˜ τ ) and those of g ( A [ 2 ] ˜ ) , which is applied to describe the 0-root space and the center of gim ( A [ 2 ] ) . Derivations of gim ( A [ 2 ] ) which can be extended to derivations of g ( A [ 2 ] ˜ ) are determined.
Dimensions of Politics and English Jurisprudence

Introduction Part I. Jurisprudence: 1. Jurisprudence and the liberal order 2. Concept and reality in jurisprudence 3. On the 'Protestant' inheritance of juridical thought 4. The form and direction of Anglo-American jurisprudence 5. Three approaches to jurisprudence Part II. Understanding the Present: 6. Authority and tradition: visions of law and politics 7. Legalism and modernity I: identifying and understanding the problem 8. Legalism and modernity II: reflections upon the problem 9. Political thought and the 'well-ordered society' 10. The limits of legal ideologies 11. Conservatism and its dilemmas 12. Liberal jurisprudence and its order Part III. Justice: 13. Justice without mercy 14. Justice and moral argument 15. Fallen justice 16. Freedom and justice in a democratic age.
The Effect of Tubificid Bioturbation on Vertical Water Exchange across the Sediment–Water Interface

The bioturbation activity of macroinvertebrates can affect the level of water exchange across the sediment–water interface. The impact of tubificid worm with different densities on the vertical water exchange at the sediment–water interface was investigated based on laboratory flume experiments. Vertical water fluxes, as well as physiochemical parameters, were measured at seven-day intervals, and the maximum penetration depths were obtained by dye injection before and after the tubificid bioturbation experiment, respectively. The bioturbation effects can be summarized in two aspects: (1) when the density was less than (or equal to) 20 individual/10 cm2, the volume of vertical water exchange positively correlated with the tubificid bioturbation. Once the density exceeded (or equaled) 25 individual/10 cm2, the vertical water flux decreased with increasing tubificid bioturbation. After 14 to 21 days, a negative correlation was identified between the bioturbation and the vertical water flux under all biological densities. (2) The maximum depth that the surface water can penetrate the sediment increased with increasing tubificid density. These results revealed that the vertical water was closely related to the biological density. The study has certain reference significance to understanding the spatiotemporal heterogeneity of hyporheic water exchange on a local scale.
Sugar-sweetened beverage, diet soda, and fatty liver disease in the Framingham Heart Study cohorts

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease affects ∼30% of US adults, yet the role of sugar-sweetened beverages and diet soda on these diseases remains unknown. We examined the cross-sectional association between intake of sugar-sweetened beverages or diet soda and fatty liver disease in participants of the Framingham Offspring and Third Generation cohorts.Fatty liver disease was defined using liver attenuation measurements generated from computed tomography in 2634 participants. Alanine transaminase concentration, a crude marker of fatty liver disease, was measured in 5908 participants. Sugar-sweetened beverage and diet soda intake were estimated using a food frequency questionnaire. Participants were categorized as either non-consumers or consumers (3 categories: 1 serving/month to <1 serving/week, 1 serving/week to <1 serving/day, and ⩾1 serving/day) of sugar-sweetened beverages or diet soda.After adjustment for age, sex, smoking status, Framingham cohort, energy intake, alcohol, dietary fiber, fat (% energy), protein (% energy), diet soda intake, and body mass index, the odds ratios of fatty liver disease were 1, 1.16 (0.88, 1.54), 1.32 (0.93, 1.86), and 1.61 (1.04, 2.49) across sugar-sweetened beverage consumption categories (p trend=0.04). Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption was also positively associated with alanine transaminase levels (p trend=0.007). We observed no significant association between diet soda intake and measures of fatty liver disease.In conclusion, we observed that regular sugar-sweetened beverage consumption was associated with greater risk of fatty liver disease, particularly in overweight and obese individuals, whereas diet soda intake was not associated with measures of fatty liver disease.
ENhancing renewable heaT planning for improving the aiR quAlity of commuNities

ENTRAIN project aims at improving the capacities of public authorities to develop and implement local strategies and action plans for enhancing the use of endogenous renewable energy sources in small district heating (DH) networks. This outcome will lead to fossil fuels and CO2 emission reduction, improvement of local air quality and socio-economic benefits for local communities through the growths of technical expertise and the start-up of investments and innovative financial tools.
ENTRAIN main objective is to promote structural cooperation between public authorities and key stakeholders at transnational level and to build-up skills and know-how for a systematic, holistic and efficient planning of small DH systems within 5 target regions (IT, DE, HR, SI, PL), based on renewable heat sources (solar, biomass, waste heat, heat pumps and geothermal).
5 Regional Stakeholders Advisory Groups involving 11 partners, 24 associated partners and local actors will be set up and will be responsible for developing 5 initial surveys and 5 local action plans. Acting as regional and transnational energy networks, they will be crucial for implementation and achievement of ENTRAIN objectives, by involving local and regional authorities, DH utilities, energy and development agencies, consumers.
Heat planning guidelines and quality criteria will be made available, based on knowledge transfer from regions with advanced planning capacities and long term experience in renewable DH (AT, DE), also through an ambitious capacity building programme with 25 training session. ENTRAIN will trigger the initiation of 9 pilot local DH networks and 9 heat planning studies, along with the development of 3 innovative local and regional financing schemes and the adaptation and adoption of the existing Austrian quality management system “QM Holzheizwerke” in at least 3 of the target regions.
NOVEL SURFACTANT COMPOSITIONS AND THE USE THEREOF IN PAPER DEINKING

Mixtures of C8 to C22 alpha-olefin sulfonates and alkyl ether sulfates of the formula: RO-(CH2CH2O)1-4SO3Na where R is C8-C18 alkyl, with one or more of alkoxylates of C1-C10 alcohols, dialkoxylates of certain cyclohexenyl diacids, or propoxylated quaternary ammonium compounds; and mixtures of fatty acid alkoxylates, fatty alcohol alkoxylates, and one or more of said cyclohexenyl diacid dialkoxalates and C1-C10 alcohol alkoxylates, provide enhanced removal of ink when used in the froth flotation deinking of waste paper.
Dancing with Loneliness in Later Life: A Pilot Study Mapping Seasonal Variations

Temporal variations in loneliness at the individual and population level have long been reported in longitudinal studies. Although the evidence is limited due to methodological distinctions among studies, we broadly know that loneliness as one ages is a dynamic experience with people becoming more or less lonely or staying the same over time. There is, however, less evidence to understand individual variations in loneliness over shorter periods of time. This paper reports on one element of a small mixed method pilot study to investigate seasonal variations in loneliness over the course of one year and to test the effectiveness of tools used to collect data at repeated short intervals. Our findings confirm that loneliness is dynamic even over shorter periods of time with participants reporting to be lonelier in the evenings, weekends and spring-summer period. Data measures were at times problematic due to language and/or interpretation and reinforce the relevance of reviewing the more common approaches to studying loneliness to more effectively capture the complex and individual nature of the experience.
CONSTRAINED FILAMENT ELECTROLYTIC ANODE AND PROCESS OF FABRICATION

A process for forming a porous electrolytic compact by establishing multiple valve metal components in a billet (20) of a ductile metal. The composite billet is worked through a series of diameter reduction steps (22, 24, 30), to form the components into elongated elements, each element having a thickness less than 5 microns. The last diameter reduction step (32) is accomplished with the elements being surrounded by a confining layer of valve metal.
Supporting The EPC Public Procurement IN Going-beyond

Are Energy Performance Contract (EPC) always the best solution of energy efficiency plans of public buildings in the MED area? How to increase their diffusion? STEPPING’s partners past experience and results of MED projects developed under previous programmes, show that it is necessary to adapt this investment scheme to the conditions of the MED area, which are not comparable to those of northern and central EU countries. To this scope, it is necessary to introduce innovative approaches in the design of investment plans. A transnational collaborative action based on pooling and sharing of experiences can increase successful investment plans in the MED countries, accelerating the accomplishment of EU directives on energy saving in public buildings. STEPPING, grouping partners of 7 MED countries, mutualize EPC good practices among partners, to develop and test new 8 EPC investment plans, with the launch of tenders to prove their effectiveness in the MED context. The lessons learnt will be transferred into the ordinary practice of partner’s institutions and widely disseminated MED level, with the realization of "EPC MED Guide line" for energy efficiency in public buildings and a resource center available in 7 languages.
Prediction of Surface Flow by Forcing of Climate Forecast System Reanalysis Data

Meteorological data are key variables for hydrologists to simulate the rainfall-runoff process using hydrological models. The collection of meteorological variables is sophisticated, especially in arid and semi-arid climates where observed time series are often scarce. Climate Forecast System Reanalysis (CFSR) Data have been used to validate and evaluate hydrological modeling throughout the world. This paper presents a comprehensive application of the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) hydrologic simulator, incorporating CFSR daily rainfall-runoff data at the Roodan study site in southern Iran. The developed SWAT model including CFSR data (CFSR model) was calibrated using the Sequential Uncertainty Fitting 2 algorithm (SUFI-2). To validate the model, the calibrated SWAT model (CFSR model) was compared with the observed daily rainfall-runoff data. To have a better assessment, terrestrial meteorological gauge stations were incorporated with the SWAT model (Terrestrial model). Visualization of the simulated flows showed that both CFSR and terrestrial models have satisfactory correlations with the observed data. However, the CFSR model generated better estimates regarding the simulation of low flows (near zero). The results of the uncertainty analysis showed that the CFSR model predicted the validation period more efficiently. This might be related with better prediction of low flows and closer distribution to observed flows. The Nash-Sutcliffe (NS) coefficient provided good- and fair-quality modeling for calibration and validation periods for both models. Overall, it can be concluded that CFSR data might be promising for use in the development of hydrological simulations in arid climates, such as southern Iran, where there are shortages of data and a lack of accessibility to the data.
High-resolution TOF MR angiography at 4.7 Tesla for volumetric and morphologic evaluation of coiled aneurysm neck remnants in a rat model

Background Detection of morphologic and volumetric changes in aneurysm necks is important when evaluating the effects of endovascular devices for aneurysm occlusion. Purpose To optimize high-resolution 3D-TOF MRA at 4.7 T in order to achieve the best aneurysm-to-background contrast in experimental rat aneurysms, and to quantify the volume of the aneurysm neck by imaging. Material and Methods Saccular aneurysms in the abdominal aorta of rats were coiled with platinum coils. Tissue relaxation times were measured, and used in a mathematical simulation. To optimize 3D-TOF angiography, imaging parameters were varied within the range obtained from the simulations. Tissue contrast and contrast-to-noise ratio were measured from MR images. TOF images were compared to conventional spin echo and gradient echo images and to endoscopic and histological analyses. Results Parameters yielding the best aneurysm-to-background contrast and contrast-to-noise ratio were determined. The agreement between the results from in vivo imaging and simulation was good. The optimized 3D-TOF MRA sequence (TR/TE/FA = 60 ms/6.6 ms/20°) had an isotropic voxel size of 117 µm, which enabled measurement of the aneurysm neck volume. Conclusion High-resolution 3D-TOF angiography enables non-invasive quantification of changes in neck remnants of endovascularly coiled experimental aneurysms. In this model innovations like bioactive coils can be accurately tested for their efficacy for aneurysm occlusion.
New Radar Interferometric Time Series Analysis Toolbox Released

Interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) has become an important geodetic
tool for measuring deformation of Earth’s surface due to various geophysical phenomena,
including slip on earthquake faults, subsurface migration of magma, slow‐moving
landslides, movement of shallow crustal fluids (e.g., water and oil), and glacier flow.
Airborne and spaceborne synthetic aperture radar (SAR) instruments transmit microwaves
toward Earth’s surface and detect the returning reflected waves. The phase of the
returned wave depends on the distance between the satellite and the surface, but it is
also altered by atmospheric and other effects. InSAR provides measurements of surface
deformation by combining amplitude and phase information from two SAR images of
the same location taken at different times to create an interferogram. Several existing
open‐source analysis tools [Rosen et al., 2004; Rosen et al., 2011; Kampes et al., 2003 ;
Sandwell et al., 2011] enable scientists to exploit observations from radar satellites
acquired at two different epochs to produce a surface displacement map.
An overview of optimization methods for tidal instream and wind turbines farms

Renewable energy resources have a positive environmental impact and are considered as a vital source of pollution free energy. Tidal instream and wind energy use similar techniques for generating electrical energy. Wind energy cost is still lower than tidal instream energy cost. However Tidal instream speed is more predictable than wind speed. Researchers are still working on tidal instream to reduce the energy extraction cost. Optimization is one of the best tools used to minimize the cost depending on some constraints. This paper is exploring different optimization tools for wind and tidal instream energies. Three different concepts are discussed using various tools for both types of energy. The fist concept is using arrays layout arrangements for the optimum performance. The second concept consider the turbine parameters for the minimum energy cost. The third concept depends on the coordination between several types of energy sources and the location of the units for the minimum cost.
Limited gene exchange between two sister species of leaf beetles within a hybrid zone in the Alps

Analysing genomic variation within and between sister species is a first step towards understanding species boundaries. We focused on two sister species of cold-resistant leaf beetles, Gonioctena quinquepunctata and G. intermedia, whose ranges overlap in the Alps. A previous study of DNA sequence variation had revealed multiple instances of mitochondrial genome introgression in this region, suggesting recent hybridization between the two species. To evaluate the extent of gene exchange resulting from these hybridization events, we sampled individuals of both species inside and outside the hybrid zone and analysed genomic variation among them using RAD-seq markers. Individual levels of introgression in the nuclear genome were estimated first by defining species-specific SNPs (displaying a fixed difference between species) a priori and second by using model-based methods. Both types of analyses indicated little gene exchange, if any, between species at the level of the nuclear genome. Whereas the first method suggested slightly more gene flow, we argue that it has likely overestimated introgression in the phylogeographic context of this study. We conclude that strong intrinsic barriers prevent genetic exchange at the level of the nuclear genome between the two species. The apparent discrepancy observed between introgression occurring in the nuclear and mitochondrial genomes could be explained by selection acting in favour of the latter. Also, these results have consequences for the phylogeographic study of each species, since we can assume that genetic diversity in the overlapping portion of their ranges is not the product of introgression.
"The Long Goodbye": Uncertainty Management in Alzheimer's Caregivers

Caregivers for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD) shoulder a remarkably complex burden as compared to other caregivers of elderly individuals. For long distance caregivers, geographical separation further compounds the problems experienced by AD caregivers, as they are isolated from family members and support networks. Both on-site and long-distance AD caregivers experience uncertainty; the findings from this study illustrate how AD caregivers manage the uncertainty of the disease and primary care, as well as how uncertainty differs between on-site and long-distance caregivers. AD caregiver (N = 13) interviews were transcribed and qualitatively analyzed using uncertainty management theory as a thematic lens. The analysis revealed that AD caregivers experience overwhelming feelings of burden, guilt, and doubt; however, these feelings manifest differently depending on caregiver type. The findings of this study demonstrate that sources for obtaining information regarding AD and caregiving were useful for on-site caregivers; however, the sources did not account for the needs of long-distance caregivers or the psychosocial needs of on-site caregivers. Furthermore, AD caregivers did not seek support or information about AD and caregiving from health care professionals. Implications for future research regarding long-distance and on-site AD caregiving are discussed.