SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PLUGGING A WELL BORE

Apparatuses, systems and methods for plugging a well bore. A plug formation apparatus includes a plug support tool having a substantially cylindrical and hollow body having one or more ports for fluid communication between an interior of the plug formation apparatus and an annulus of a well bore, a base extending radially around an outer surface of the body, and an elastically deformable member extending radially around an outer surface of the body beyond the base and supported by the base; a top-of-cement bypass sub having one or more ports, actuatable between a closed position and an open position; a detachment member coupled with the top-of-cement bypass sub; and a length of tubing fluidically coupled with an upper portion of the plug support tool and a lower portion of the top-of-cement bypass sub.
Construction and genetic analysis of murine hepatitis virus strain A59 Nsp16 temperature sensitive mutant and the revertant virus

Coronaviruses (CoVs) are generally associated with respiratory and enteric infections and have long been recognized as important pathogens of livestock and companion animals. Mouse hepatitis virus (MHV) is a widely studied model system for Coronavirus replication and pathogenesis. In this study, we created a MHV-A59 temperature sensitive (ts) mutant Wu"-ts18(cd) using the recombinant vaccinia reverse genetics system. Virus replication assay in 17C1-1 cells showed the plaque phenotype and replication characterization of constructed Wu"-ts18(cd) were indistinguishable from the reported ts mutant Wu"-ts18. Then we cultured the ts mutant Wu"-ts18(cd) at non-permissive temperature 39.5 °C, which "forced" the ts recombinant virus to use second-site mutation to revert from a ts to a non-ts phenotype. Sequence analysis showed most of the revertants had the same single amino acid mutation at Nsp16 position 43. The single amino acid mutation at Nsp16 position 76 or position 130 could also revert the ts mutant Wu"-ts18 (cd) to non-ts phenotype, an additional independent mutation in Nsp13 position 115 played an important role on plaque size. The results provided us with genetic information on the functional determinants of Nsp16. This allowed us to build up a more reasonable model of CoVs replication-transcription complex.
Genomic and nutritional innovations for genetically superior farmed fish to improve efficiency in european aquaculture

AquaIMPACT is a major effort to integrate the fields of fish breeding and nutrition to increase the competiveness of EU's aquaculture of Atlantic salmon, rainbow trout, gilthead seabream and European seabass, to ensure food and nutrition security and to satisfy consumer demands for high-quality seafood with limited environmental impact. These four species together represent 75% in volume and 89% in value of the total farmed finfish production. AquaIMPACT will develop products and services based on genomic selection for the European aquaculture breeding industry, with focus on cost efficient trait recording and genotyping, and selection for traits that can only be recorded under commercial conditions. By incorporating emerging ingredients, essential nutrients and appropriate additives developed by companies, novel nutritional and feeding strategies will be up-scaled and tailor-made specifically for the genetically improved fish arising from breeding programmes. The use of genomic technologies will be economically optimised and in combination with the nutritional solutions demonstrated to produce more robust, healthy, nutritious and resource-efficient fish, promoting industrial practices of re-circular bioeconomy, zero-waste and more efficiency use of natural resources. Impacts of the innovations will be measured under practical farming conditions, co-working with commercial partners, producing more profitable farming practices. Developments in imaging technology and spectroscopy, internet-of-things, machine learning and smart-software are harnessed to improve cost efficiency of operations and to provide novel products and services. The communication and exploitation will be linked to interactive multi-actor dialogue, bringing together views of consumers, regulatory authors and companies to increase societal acceptance of aquaculture as a sustainable source of high quality nutritional products.
Effect of Y&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt;O&lt;sub&gt;3&lt;/sub&gt; on Mechanical Properties of Ti-29Nb-13Ta-4.6Zr for Biomedical Applications

Y2O3 was added to β-type Ti-29Nb-13Ta-4.6Zr (TNTZ) in order to achieve excellent mechanical performance and low Young’s modulus. TNTZ specimens with 0.05%–1.0% Y are all found to be composed of a β phase. Young’s moduli of TNTZ with 0.05–1.0% Y are all maintained low, and are almost the same as that of TNTZ without Y2O3. The grain size of TNTZ with 0.05%–1.0% Y is smaller than that of TNTZ without Y2O3. Moreover, Y2O3 precipitates can prevent the texture movement, and this effect becomes more obvious with an increase in the Y concentration. The tensile strength of TNTZ is successfully improved by adding Y2O3. TNTZ specimens with 0.2% and 1.0% Y exhibit good balance between the tensile strength and the elongation.
Stimulating regional innovation through better e-government services

BETTER offers an innovative approach to a crucial priority for the EU: encourage Public Authorities to develop Regional Innovation Strategies in which eGovernment solutions can stimulate Regional Innovation chains (as well as improving their services).

Key issues are: 
* the physical and virtual infrastructure to support innovation. 
* how to develop and apply new innovative products and services.
* the processes to support new business models and cross-sector (private-public-community).
* The people and skills to make it happen.

BETTER will link e-Government with the “innovation chain” to create a win-win initiative. On the one hand, municipalities and regions need to improve public services, while cutting costs: e-Government is one way to do this. On the other hand, adopting e-Government solutions could be used in turn to stimulate the local or regional innovation chain: for example the design, supply and maintenance of specialist services such as Artificial Intelligence. 

The project’s objective is to stimulate regional innovation chains through developing or improving e-Government services provided by local and regional authorities. 5 partners will:
* analyse partners’ plans through four Thematic Events,
* identify good practices that will improve these plans, studying them through Study Visits, importing them via special workshops and Regional Action Plans.
* develop at least 3 innovative e-Government instruments
* build the capacity of all relevant public authorities including ERDF Managing Authorities.
* increase the societal impact of the innovation process outcomes. 

The project’s main outputs will be focused on new innovative solutions through: 
* New projects to deliver Digital services and processes.
* Improved governance by delivering innovative payment systems, integrating local initiatives with smart regional strategy, evaluating Artificial Intelligence tools.
An Intelligent Video Surveillance System for Android Smart Phone

Video surveillance technology is playing an important role, and it is widely used in some fields. With the popularity of Android OS, it draws researchers attention to increase the development of video surveillance systems on the platform. This paper presents a smart real-time video surveillance system based on Android smart phone. This system detects moving object by using improved GMM (Gaussian Mixture Mode) algorithm, recognizes invading human with cascade classifier, processes image data with coder &amp; decoder, transmits data over RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol). It also applies some methods to improve the accuracy of moving object detection and recognition, speed up recognition process. The experimental evidences show that it can realize real-time video surveillance and smart alarm.
Automatic detection of malignant cells in soft tissues from microscopic images

The automatic detection of malignant cells in soft tissues with the help of medical images assists the pathologists in histopathology diagnosis to confirm cancer. This system helps pathologists to improve the accuracy, efficiency to detect malignancy and to minimize the inter-observer variation. In addition, the method may help us to analyze the morphometric and staining characteristics of the cells. The most reliable screening method, histological microscopic images from a biopsy sample is stained, based on the immunohistologically stained slide are fed to the microscope then images is acquired. The statistical texture features are extracted from microscopic images. The extracted features are fed to the radial basis function (RBF) network for classification and particularly suitable for use in an expert system that aids in the diagnosis malignancy of microscopic images. The overall accuracy of classification of the proposed approach is 83.3%.In this work, effective method of automatic detection of malignant cells in soft tissues is developed with the help of microscopic images. The advantages of this work are the time taken for detection is minimized and an early treatment for the disease is achievable.
Coronas Metropolitanas - Coronas Metropolitanas

One of the main aims of the project is for partners to share action-based experiences. Innovative approaches will be presented for restoring the balance between cities and internal and external areas for development. The partners will compare different solutions and adopt elements of best practice. Innovative elements will then be combined in an approach to achieve balanced development. Simple, inter-connected analysis will not be carried out. The idea is to link analysis with planning options. This working method should lead to the definition of joint analytical and study methodologies so that policies for restoring urban balance can be adopted. Overall objective / Objectif général To promote the study of strategies and types of action adopted by those responsible for land planning and economic programming; to achieve functional balance and balanced implementation in such areas. To compare land use policies and economic development strategies for this type of area, as well as strategies for intervention, tools and actions. The project is related to topic C) interregional cooperation, bringing together public authorities in the field of urban development. Regional and local governments in metropolitan areas will be encouraged to use various tools and programmes to try out policies to restore balance. Value is added to actions by the sharing of local government policies and strategies at a transnational level. Expected results / Résultats attendus A consolidated network of four towns promoting a sustained study and sharing of experiences. Four local / regional profiles for dealing with the problem. A Charter of Experiences and a model for restoring balance. Better knowledge of the problem based on a review of the context and consideration of the topic at European and regional as well as local levels. New strategies to strengthen the local viewpoint based on shared experiences / transfers. Efficient application of solutions to deal with common problems. Greater projection of alternatives for restoring links between urban centres and suburbs. Involvement of local / regional entities in the project. Information for drawing up regional programmes and policies aiming to reduce imbalance. All this should help to enhance the operational and strategic approach to restoring balance in urban and suburban areas. The following will be produced: a manual on best practice, a manual containing the model for transferring best practice, a final seminar on results.
Skin cancer in Puerto Rico: a multiannual incidence comparative study.

The incidence of skin cancer continues to increase worldwide. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of skin cancer in Puerto Rico in a selected year (2005) and to compare these findings with those previously reported for Puerto Rico in 1974 and 1981 and with other countries.The data was collected from the pathology reports corresponding to the period of January to December 2005 of 21 participating Pathology Laboratories throughout Puerto Rico. The rate and distribution of the main types of skin cancer was calculated based on sex, age, anatomic location and laterality.The incidence of skin cancer in Puerto Rico for 2005 was 6,568 cases, which represent a rate of 167.9 per 100,000 inhabitants. The most common type of skin cancer was basal-cell carcinoma. Skin cancer was more common in males except for melanoma, which was more common in females. The incidence increases with age on all types of skin cancer. The head and neck area was the most frequent location, except for melanoma in women, which was more common on the legs. The incidence rate was 41.5/100,000 in 1974, 52.5/100,000 in 1981 and 167.9/100,000 in 2005, a 305% increase.We found an increasing incidence of skin cancer in Puerto Rico when compared with previous reported data. This analysis provides a comprehensive evaluation of the epidemiology of skin cancer in Puerto Rico.
Diagenesis of Xiaohaizi Formation in Bamai Region of Tarim Basin

By means of core observation,casting thin sections and cathodoluminescence,the rock type and diagenesis of Xiaohaizi formation in Bamai region were sufficiently researched. The results shows that the physical properties of residual grain of gray matter dolomite and crystal dolomite are better than those of limestone in Xiaohaizi formation;The influence of diagenesis on reservoir physical property is larger,the constructive diagenesis is dolomitization,dissolution and fracture,the destructive diagenesis is mud crystallization,compaction and cementation filling; recrystallization and pressolution diagenesis have not obvious effect on reservoir physical property. The research has some significances for the reservoir diagenesis of Xiaohaizi formation,also can provide the basis for later exploration.
MULTI-FEATURED PANEL FASTENER AND PANEL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE MULTI-FEATURED PANEL FASTENER

A panel fastener is provided that has a head having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface; an engagement feature on the first surface of the head, the engagement feature being configured to be engaged by a driving tool; a shank extending from the second surface of the head; a threaded portion extending from the shank, the threaded portion having first and second helical threads arranged in an intertwined manner; the first thread extending farther radially from the central axis than does the second thread; and the shank being located between the head and the threaded portion.
Development and prospect of transgenic herbicide-resistant cotton

Herbicides are an important tool of modern agricultural production system.According to their mechanisms,herbicides can be divided into three types.The first type is amino acid synthesis inhibitors which inhibit the key proteins or enzymes of biosynthesis in plants,e.g.glyphosate,glufosinate and imidazolinones.The second type is photosynthesis inhibitors which block-up the electronic transferring chain in plant photosynthesis,e.g.paraquat,bromine and atrazine.The third type is plant growth regulators which damage the normal growth and development of plants,e.g.2,4-D.Development of transgenic herbicide-tolerant crops has been a hotspot in recent years.A large number of genes related to herbicides-tolerance have been cloned,some of which have offered crops the phenotypic traits of tolerance to herbicides.In this paper,the often used herbicides for cotton and their mechanisms were summarized,and the applications of herbicide-resistant genes cloned in molecular breeding of cotton were listed.It was pointed out that the herbicide selection pressure caused by the use of transgenic herbicide-tolerant crops might lead to the tolerant weeds appearance.The promising prospects for the transgenic herbicide-tolerant cotton were predicted as well.
Innovation networks of cork, resins and edibles in the mediterranean basin

Mediterranean forests play a pivotal role for local economies by providing a large array of ecosystem services and goods. Despite its potential, the sector is facing significant challenges at many levels, including: low profitability of slow-growing timber, niche markets for Non-Wood Forest Products (NWFPs), and a wider context of aging rural population, farmland abandonment and scrub encroachment, leading to an increase in the occurrence of megafires, which is further aggravated by climate change. A sustainable, inclusive, smart bio-based economy centred on multipurpose trees and NWFPs can be part of the solution, if triggered by an improvement in knowledge exchange channels between NWFP practitioners and scientists, and among regions.

The purpose of INCREdible is to address the existing research and innovation knowledge divide in relation to NWFP-service systems of the Mediterranean basin. In particular, INCREdible aims to link knowledge and foster collaboration among different groups of stakeholders, developing innovative business models and enhancing the expertise of rural regions towards the development of inclusive economic strategies.

To achieve these objectives, INCREdible will developan  Innovation NETworks (iNets) around crucial lines of Mediterranean NWFPs: cork, resins, aromatics, and edibles. Each iNet will aim to gather best practices (both practical and science-based) related to NWFP production, transformation and trade channels. Particular attention will be drawn to cross-cutting sectorial issues such as: (i) innovative business models and value chains, (ii) innovative access to finance, (iii) innovative marketing and digital tools. Lastly, INCREdible will collect information and knowledge arising from iNets into an interregional online platform, which will function both as deposit and exchange system of information among partners, existing networks and organizations, for raising awareness of existing success cases and cross-fertilization.
Improving prognosis by using innovative methods to diagnose causes of encephalitis

Background: Encephalitis is a severe inflammation of the brain that can be caused by viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms, or autoimmune disease. The impact is high: the case fatality rate is 10-20% and half of patients have neurological deficits. Identifying the cause of encephalitis is essential for early initiation of therapy and thereby improves outcome.

The clinical challenge: Current diagnostics for encephalitis are insufficient. My prospective pilot study showed that the cause of encephalitis could be identified in only half of patients. 

Aim: The aim of I-PACE is to improve the cause-specific diagnosis of encephalitis using innovative diagnostic methods.

Methods: I will use my encephalitis network of Dutch hospitals to study innovative diagnostic methods in 3000 patients with suspected encephalitis and validate the results in 2000 patients from Denmark, the UK and Zambia. I will collect clinical data, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood to enable state-of-the-art diagnostic studies and identify novel causes of encephalitis. First, I will perform virus discovery and DNA metagenomics sequencing to identify new infectious causes of encephalitis, combined with phage-display antibody sequencing. Second, I will perform CSF single cell gene expression studies to identify transcription patterns specific for the cause of encephalitis. Third, single cell immune profiling and anti-neuronal antibody detection assays will be used to identify new causes of autoimmune encephalitis. Finally, I will perform extensive metabolite and lipid analysis in the CSF to identify new biomarkers enabling a syndromic diagnosis to quickly differentiate between causes.

Impact: With I-PACE I aim to increase the proportion of patients with a cause-specific diagnosis of encephalitis from 50% to 80%, facilitating direct and targeted treatment to improve the prognosis. I will discover novel causes of infectious and autoimmune encephalitis, and provide insights in its pathophysiology.
Sensor Assisted Alpine Milk Production

Dairy farming is a traditional business sector of the Alpine Space, adapted to its specific framework patterns: mountain pastures with topography that demand robust & healthy animals & limited, scattered space. Alpine Dairy farming relies on SME, mostly family farms. Due to agro-industrial competitors, traditional farms face structural problems to keep up with modern, IT-based quality control. Although farms are integrated in networks of milk recording organisations & procedures, they lack capacities & custom-fit IT-approaches to comply with principles of the green economy, e.g. a stronger focus on animal wellbeing & product quality. SESAM aims at introducing an innovative IT-sensor based framework for innovative decision-support, tailored to small farm (SME) needs, that enables them to improve competitiveness, animal wellbeing, decrease calf-loss through real-time monitoring while preserving the traditional & culturally relevant role in the regional socioeconomic structure._x000D_
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SESAM will work via the transnational existing partner network of milk recording organisations (reaching out to 80.000 farms & more than 3 M cows), in cooperation with key research organisations & farms themselves & implement an Alpine wide solution through pilots & market roll out. The sensor systems will meet farmer&#39;s needs: easy-to-use & cost-efficient. The SESAM system will be open, integrative, connected to existing recording data/monitoring procedures._x000D_
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As a transnational result, the entire Alpine dairy milk production will be provided with a highly accessible, innovative IT-tool, fully embedded in the existing network of milk quality & animal health monitoring. Competitiveness & job security, following green economy principle, will be improved while safeguarding traditional farming methods._x000D_
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Unlocking the hidden information in char to create a new quantitative toolkit for use in forensic fire investigations

Fire Investigations are undertaken to determine the origin and cause of fires in housing or commercial properties, to identify whether there may be a need for criminal investigation, to provide information on financial loss and in the case of loss of life to design protocols to protect society. Charring is one of the most obvious products of fire and fire investigators have long attempted to utilise patterns of charring to determine fire origin and cause. However, these have often had to rely on qualitative descriptions of charring as there is no quantitative tool that allows them to measure the degree of charring of wood materials. My ERC StG developed a quantitative method that allows the amount of light reflected from charcoals to be measured toward estimating wildfire behaviour. In FORCHAR (forensic char) I aim to adapt this approach and develop it into an essential tool for use in the fire investigator’s forensic toolkit. Its strength is that it allows quantitative measurements of char properties to be used to interpret the origin and source of fires. The FORCHAR tool will be taken through a series of phases of validation testing to that 1) will provide proof of concept that the approach can be transferred from wildfires to fires in the built environment, 2) will allow real-world testing where FORCHAR will be utilised in real fire scene investigations via collaborations with industry partners. The aim being to develop a new tool that can be used to improving fire safety protocols toward preventing the loss of life.