SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Functional biointerface elements via biomicrofabrication

Imagine in the future, bionic devices that can merge device and biology which can perform molecular sensing, simulate the functions of grown-organs in the lab, or even replace or improve parts of the organ as smart implants? Such bionic devices is set to transform a number of emerging fields, including synthetic biotechnology, regenerative medicine, and human-machine interfaces. Merging biology and man-made devices also mean that materials of vastly different properties need to be seamlessly integrated. One of the promising strategies to manufacture these devices is through 3D printing, which can structure different materials into functional devices, and simultaneously intertwining with biological matters. However, the requirement for biocompatibility, miniaturisation, portability and high performance in bionic devices pushes the current limit for micro- nanoscale 3D printing.  

This proposal aims to develop a new multi-material, cross-length scale biofabrication platform, with specific focus in making future smart bionic devices. In particular, a new mechanism is proposed to smoothly interface diverse classes of materials, such that an active device component can be ‘shrunk’ into a single small fibre. This mechanism utilises the polymeric materials’ flow property under applied tensile forces, and their abilities to combine with other classes of materials, such as semi-conductors and metals to impart further functionalities. This smart device fibre can be custom-made to perform different tasks, such as light emission or energy harvesting, to bridge 3D bioprinting for the future creation of high performance, compact, and cell-friendly bionic and medical devices.
Development of a supercapacitor based on composite electrode material based on titanium dioxide nanotubes (TiO2NT) with diamond coating

The aim of the project is to develop a supercapacitor, based on a composite electrode material that is a layer of titanium dioxide nanotubes (TiO2NT) with diamond coating. The use of proprietary technology in an energy accumulation device will allow to obtain a number of benefits for users, among which the electrical parameters unprecedented in supercapacitors can be distinguished, high mechanical strength, efficiency and environmental performance, which also allow to reduce the costs of future disposal of the used product. We assume that at the end of the project the level of technological advancement of the product will allow its commercialisation by granting an exclusive licence to one of the leading manufacturers of supercapacitors on the world market. Within the framework of industrial research, electrochemical tests will be carried out to determine the range of work potentials of the material, its capacity, charging current and discharge. This will allow the selection of electrode materials with the highest capacity, high density of stored energy, short charging and discharge times and maintaining the capacity value despite numerous charging/discharge cycles. Reference number of the aid programme: SA.41471(2015/X) Purpose of public aid: Article 25 of EC Regulation No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain types of aid compatible with the internal market in the application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty (OJ L. I'm sorry. EU L 187/1 of 26.06.2014).
“Keep Government Out of Business”: Bank Nationalisation, Financial Reform and The Private Trading Banks In The 1930s

During the early 1930s the private trading banks came under sustained attack from sections of the Australian Labor Party and the Country Party, and from supporters of Major C.H. Douglas. Repeated calls for bank nationalisation or “socialisation of credit” or “social credit” heightened tensions within the banks and conservative political circles. In response, the banks secretly funded a nationwide campaign in support of the Lyons government in the lead-up to the 1934 federal election. While the campaign was successful, the outcome resulted in the establishment of a Royal Commission to investigate the banking sector. The Royal Commission's recommendations and the Lyons government's proposed banking legislation were about providing greater government control of the sector. Opposition from the Bank of New South Wales and its supporters during the late 1930s helped forestall the legislation. The onset of war and, in 1941, initiatives from the federal Curtin Labor government and the National Security (Wartime Banking Control) Regulations ended what was a decade-long struggle waged by the trading banks against greater government control of the banking sector.
POWER CONVERTER AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME

A power converter of the present invention is configured to convert DC power generated by a power generator (1) into AC power. The power converter includes: a boost converter circuit (3) configured to boost an output voltage of the power generator (1); an inverter circuit (5) configured to convert an output voltage of the boost converter circuit (3) into AC power and to interconnect the AC power with a power system (2); a buck converter circuit (8) configured to perform power conversion of output power of the boost converter circuit (3) and to supply resultant power to an internal load (60); and a controller (9). The controller (9) is configured to control the output voltage of the boost converter circuit (3) to be lower than or equal to a second voltage value which is less than the maximum value of AC voltage of the power system (2), in a case of supplying output power of the power generator (1) to the internal load (60) via the boost converter circuit (3) and the buck converter circuit (8).
Eco-Sustainable TouRism Investments to stimulate and promote the competitiveness and innovation of the Marine cross-border cooperation activities

In line with the EU's "Blue Growth" strategy, this project tackles the common challenges of the coastal and maritime tourism sector of the cooperation area. The project aims to improve the ability of operators to attract non-resident tourists to the Programme area. Its three specific objectives are as follows: - overcoming the fragmentation of the sector, which makes it difficult for operators to coordinate on a blue and green, cross-border and trans-regional growth strategy; - exploiting the potential of tourism, even out of season, based on innovation and sustainability; - making existing products more accessible for more competitive offers. EcoSTRIM will improve the general competitiveness of companies in the blue tourism sector on national and international markets, thanks to the coordination of the target groups towards a cross-border strategy of differentiation and promotion of innovative and sustainable offers for everyone. The direct or indirect beneficiaries will be the companies of the sector, including diving centres, whale-watching, fishing tourism, water sports and passenger transport. The project will also affect municipalities and provincial administrations as far as their environmental policies and tourism supply chain, managers of protected sites, environmental education associations, specialised sea protection research centres and local social growth. The keywords that describe the approach and innovative character of the project are ecotourism, e-tourism, accessibility for everyone, eco-sustainable accessibility, participation of operators in the development of a cross-border strategy, promotion and competitiveness. The project capitalises on and develops the good things done by the previous Programme to make joint action plans more effective.
Apparatus for and method of collecting used cathode-ray tubes

An apparatus for collecting a cathode-ray tube (2) from a waste cathode-ray tube device (1) and recycling the cathode-ray tube (2) comprises a conveyor (15) having a moving pallet (21) for detachably holding a panel portion (10) of the cathode-ray tube (2) by vacuum adsorption portions (63a) through (63d) and sequentially conveying the panel portion (10) to a predetermined position, a means for leaving only the cathode-ray tube (2) by scrapping the waste cathode-ray tube device (1) held on the moving pallet (21) and separating and removing a device housing (4) from the waste cathode-ray tube device (1), and a conveying means for conveying the separated device housing (4). According to an apparatus for and method of collecting a used cathode-ray tube, a cathode-ray tube can be collected from a waste cathode-ray tube device easily inexpensively, and natural resources can be recycled. <IMAGE>
Theatre City and Identity: Narodno pozorište-Nepszίnház-KPGT

This study considers the concept of Theatre City and its role in the formation of the desired identity of a community. More specifically, the research is at a crossroads of sociological and anthropological use of this theater form, in a function of the reconstruction of the community, examining the relationship between theater and the city, as a functional European theater concept, which has the potential to generate multiple socio-cultural values, participating in the formation of the so-called free spaces, free theater, which rejects the idea of elitism because it is intended for the wider population.In this regard, the subject of this research is the concept of Subotica Theatre City established by National Theater-Nepszίnház-KPGT in the context of creating a (multicultural) identity of the community, while the focus is on socio-anthropological, philosophical and aesthetic analyse of the play Madach, the comments, which was the inaugural project of the new aesthetic and cultural policy of the city of Subotica in the former Yugoslavia in 1985.
Unravelling the mechanism of eukaryotic helicase activation

The initiation of DNA replication requires dynamic biomolecular interactions, which are temporally and spatially regulated to allow genome duplication only once per cell cycle. During eukaryotic replication initiation, the MCM helicase is loaded as an inactive double hexamer encircling double-stranded DNA (dsDNA). It is activated by a set of proteins called firing factors in a kinase-dependent manner, thereby forming the CMG complex (Cdc45, MCM, GINS), which encircles single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) and thus can unwind dsDNA.  Although the essential components for helicase activation are known, we do not understand the remarkable topological transition between the inactive helicase encircling dsDNA and the active helicase encircling ssDNA. For this to happen, the ring-shaped MCM helicase must open between two subunits in a regulated manner. Therefore, I aim to (1) uncover the trajectory of ssDNA ejection from the helicase central channel and (2) dissect the role of firing factors in helicase activation. The objectives of the proposal are to determine (i) which helicase subunit interface has to open to eject ssDNA, (ii) which region of helicase interacts with ssDNA during helicase activation, (iii) what is the topology of helicase activation intermediates and (iv) which firing factors interact with ssDNA during strand ejection.  I will employ biochemistry with various crosslinking strategies combined with mass spectrometry to characterize the dynamics of protein-protein and protein-DNA interactions during helicase activation. Using cryogenic-Electron Microscopy (cryo-EM), I will investigate the structure of intermediates of helicase activation.  MCM helicase subunits and firing factors are conserved from yeast to humans, and their increased expression is correlated with poor survival in cancer patients. Since flexible interfaces of protein-protein interactions are promising drug target, results obtained during this project will facilitate anticancer drug design.
The value of the Modified Early Warning Score and biochemical parameters as predictors of patient outcome in acute medical admissions: a prospective study

Abstract We evaluated the effectiveness of MEWS and biochemical parameters in predicting outcomes for acute medical admissions. Data from consecutive admissions to the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) of National Hospital of Sri Lanka were collected. C-reactive protein (CRP), albumin, white cell count, platelet count and haemoglobin values were collected. Adverse endpoints were HDU/ICU admission, cardio-respiratory emergency/resuscitation and death. A MEWS score of &gt;=5 together with increasing age, pulse rate, respiratory rate, AVPU score, CRP, CRP/Albumin ratio and reduced platelet and albumin level all increased the odds of reaching ‘adverse endpoints”. Adding a score for biochemical parameters increased the area under the ROC curve for reaching “adverse endpoints’. Biochemical parameters better predicted length of hospitalstay and adverse outcomes. A combined scoring system improved the sensitivity of prediction.
Highly porous Ti/SnO 2 network composite film as stable binder-free anode materials for lithium ion batteries

Abstract Electrodes with three-dimensional (3D) nanostructure are expected to improve the energy and power densities of lithium ion batteries. Herein, we report a 3D porous Ti/SnO2 nanocomposite which was prepared by a novel experimental procedure combining the dealloying technique and hydrothermal treatment. Its structure and electrochemical properties were investigated with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy and galvanostatic charge–discharge tests. The results of electrochemical tests showed that the porous composite anode presented the largest reversible capacity of 616.0 mA h g−1 at the first cycle; and it still delivered a reversible Li storage capacity of 432.5 mA h g−1 after 100 cycles. Our work suggests the possibility of further improving the specific capacity/energy density of 3D microelectrodes by designing ordered hybrid nanostructure arrays.
Classical to Current Approach for Treatment of Psoriasis: A Review

Psoriasis is a genetic predisposition with T-cell mediated autoimmune inflammatory skin disorder, characterized by cutaneous inflammation, increased epidermal proliferation, hyperkeratosis, angiogenesis, and abnormal keratinization that affects up to 2 - 3% of the population worldwide. Common therapies that are used for the treatment of psoriasis include topical, systemic, phototherapy, combination, herbal therapy and novel molecules. Topically used agents include Vit D, calcipotriol, corticosteroids, dithranol and retinoids etc. Systemically used agents include methotrexate and cyclosporine etc. Phototherapy includes UV-B, Psoralen plus ultraviolet therapy and excimer laser etc. These therapies have a number of potential problems, such as limited in efficacy, inconvenience, organ toxicity, carcinogenic and broadband immunosuppression. In natural treatment a variety of natural agents such as methanolic extracts of duzhong (Eucommia ulmoides Oliv.), yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis,) linseed oil, fish oil, and Indigo naturalis etc., that modulates T cell and cytokine action at various steps along with the pathogenic sequence have been developed. But till now there is no more in vivo, dose and its efficacy data has been established. Current therapy includes biologicals, small molecules inhibitor and enzyme inhibitors etc, which serve as novel therapeutic options for psoriasis treatment. All these avoid the side effects of the prebiologically developed systemic agents including hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and bone marrow suppression. Currently, Denilukin diftitox, Efalizumab, Alefacept, Ustekinumab and Etanercept are approved by the FDA, and others molecules are at clinical stage. Patents issued by the US office are also included in current psoriasis treatment scenario. In the United States, biologicals are widely used for moderate-to-severe psoriasis. But because of the high cost of medication and their availability in injection form, it remains to be seen how widely these agents will be utilized worldwide. Still, developing countries prefer conventional drugs.
Precision superpartner spectroscopy in the inclusive same-sign dilepton channel at the LHC

The inclusive same-sign dilepton channel is already recognized as a promising discovery signature for supersymmetry in the early days of the LHC. We point out that it can also be used for precision measurements of sparticle masses after the initial discovery. As an illustration, we consider the LM6 CMS study point in minimal supergravity, where the same-sign leptons most often result from chargino decays to sneutrinos. We discuss three different techniques for determining the chargino and sneutrino masses in an inclusive manner, i.e. using only the two well measured lepton momenta, while treating all other upstream objects in the event as a single entity of total transverse momentum PT. This approach takes full advantage of the large production rates of colored superpartners, but does not rely on the poorly measured hadronic jets, and avoids any jet combinatorics problems. We discuss the anticipated precision of our methods in the early LHC data.
PACKAGE FOR INFORMATION CARRIERS SUCH AS CD'S

The invention relates to a package for presenting information carriers, in particular CD's, provided with a first and a second cover part with, locked therebetween at least on locking element, while the or a locking element is substantially tubular or rod-shaped and is locked by at least the two cover parts, a series of information carriers being locked within the locking element or between the locking elements.
Conhecimentos de gestantes sobre diabetes gestacional

Objetivo: descrever sobre o entendimento das gestantes acerca do diabetes gestacional. Materiais e Métodos: o estudo é pautado no método qualitativo. A população, que abarcou as cidades de Montes Claros e Bocaiúva, foi composta por mulheres grávidas em todos os trimestres gestacionais. A entrevista foi realizada por meio da técnica de snowball. Para a coleta de dados, foi utilizado um roteiro de questões norteadoras e um questionário de caracterização de perfil das mulheres. Todas elas tiveram acesso ao termo de consentimento livre e esclarecido on-line. As entrevistas foram realizadas de forma individual, com gravação de áudio; posteriormente, as respostas foram transcritas na íntegra, organizadas e analisadas. Resultados: participaram da pesquisa sete gestantes, com idade média de 23 anos, as quais expressaram seus sentimentos de compreensão, conhecimento sobre os hábitos alimentares e as vivências da diabetes gestacional com as formas de se prevenir. Os dados foram expostos em categorias temáticas. Considerações Finais: foi demonstrada a experiência da compreensão sobre hábitos e vivências, bem como informação materna acerca do diabetes gestacional. Esses resultados evidenciam, por sua vez, a importância do entendimento da doença e sua prevenção.
Topological properties of one-dimensional hardcore Bose—Fermi mixture

We study the topological properties of a one-dimensional (1D) hardcore Bose?Fermi mixture using the exact diagonalization method. We firstly add a hardcore boson to a fermionic system and by examining the edge states we find that the quasi-particle manifests the topological properties of the system. Then we study a mixture with 7 fermions and 1 boson. We find that the mixture also exhibits topological properties and its behaviors are similar to that of the corresponding fermionic system. We present a qualitative explanation to understand such behaviors using the mapping between a hardcore boson and a spinless fermion. These results show the existence of topological properties in a 1D hardcore Bose?Fermi mixture and may be realized using cold atoms trapped in optical lattices experimentally.
Antiadhesive bionic combs for handling of nanofibers

Challenge: Nanofibers are constantly drawing the attention of material scientists and engineers as their surface-to-used-material-ratio is beneficial for, e.g., medical applications. However, technical nanofiber processing, transportation or even simple things as spooling is inhibited by their attraction to any surface by van der Waals forces, the adhesive forces also enabling geckos to stick to the wall. Recent research aims for scale-up of the controllable production of nanofibers though have not enabled an easier handling and thus their application is still limited. A specific kind of nanofibers are nanofibrous protrusions of adherent cells and microorganisms. The interaction of these fibers with nanostructures is a key feature for their controlled adhesion at natural or artificial surfaces.

Inspiration by nature: One major problem for handling of nanofibers is their stickiness to almost any surface due to van der Waals forces. However, there is a biological example to show how to tackle this problem in the future: cribellate spiders bear a specialized comb, the calamistrum, to handle and process nanofibers, which are assembled to their structural complex capture threads. These 10 – 30 nm thick fibers do not stick to the calamistrum due to a special fingerprint-like nanostructure. This structure causes the nanofibers to not smoothly adapt to the surface of the calamistrum, but rather minimizes contact and thus reduce the adhesive forces between the nanofibers and the calamistrum. 

Radically new technological approach: The transfer of these bionic comb structures to a technical surface will enable that future tools for nanofiber handling (covered with such a nanostructure) are antiadhesive towards nanofibers. Similar nanostructures can hinder the adhesion of nanofibrous  protrusions of cells or microorganisms, which may enable cell-repellent or antiseptic areas on medical devices and implants.
Coordination of regional policies for the forest with the help of a new governance instrument : the "model forest"

The concept appears to be well adapted to address the recurrent challenges of the Mediterranean forest. A model forest is a « development process based upon partnership, through which individuals and groups representing a diversity of values work together in a common vision for the sustainable development of a landscape in which forests represent a critical feature ». The objective of the FORÊT MODÈLE MED project is to set up a coordination of regional policies through the joint definition of a "Mediterranean model" of model forest and its concrete implementation : the creation of the first model forest in each region (the second in Castilla y Leon), thanks to the project, is the concrete objective shared by all partners). The work programme follows a logical progress framework in 3 steps: - technical component 1: definition of a Mediterranean model of model forest and delivery a methodological, - technical component 2: implementation of the common strategy through the creation of 1 model forest per region, - technical component 3: definition of a strategy to promote the transnational network of model forests created by the project, with a view to make the most of the model forest as an innovating and efficient tool for territorial governance. The dissemination of this model of territorial governance will be benefiting to the Mediterranean as a whole.