SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
ANTI-SLIP DEVICE FOR DRIVE WHEELS OF LAND VEHICLES

An anti-slip device for the drive wheels of land vehicles comprises a mechanical control means causing discontinuity in the rotation of the drive wheels.
MULTIVALENT VACCINE COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF

Compositions and methods are described for inducing an immune response against extra-intestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) to thereby provide immune protection against diseases associated with ExPEC. In particular, compositions are described comprising conjugates of E. coli polysaccharide antigen O1, 02, 04, 06, 08, 015, 016, 018, 025, and 075 and further comprising 0153 or 021 or both 0153 and 021 covalently bound to a carrier protein for the prevention of invasive ExPEC disease.
Protection against X-ray radiation-induced cellular damage of human peripheral blood lymphocytes by an aminothiazole derivative of dendrodoine

The present study was aimed to evaluate the radioprotective efficacy of dendrodoine analog (DA), an aminothiazole derivative against X-ray radiation-induced cellular damage in cultured human peripheral blood lymphocytes. Different concentrations of DA (2, 4, 6, 8, 10 microg/ml or 6.15, 12.29, 18.44, 24.59, 30.73 microM) were pre-incubated with lymphocytes for 30 min prior to irradiation [4 Gy] and the micronuclei (MN) scoring and comet assay were performed to fix the effective concentration of DA against 4 Gy irradiation-induced cellular damage. The results indicated that among all the concentrations, 6 microg/ml concentration of DA showed optimum protection by effectively decreasing the MN frequencies and comet attributes. Based on the above results, 6 microg/ml concentration of DA was fixed as the effective dose to further investigate its radioprotective efficacy. This was carried out by pre-incubating the lymphocytes with 6 microg/ml concentration of DA followed by exposure of the lymphocytes to different doses (1, 2, 3 and 4 Gy) of radiation and investigating the radiation-induced genetic damage (MN, comet assay, DNA fragmentation assay) and biochemical changes (changes in the level of enzymic and non-enzymic antioxidants, lipid peroxidation). The results indicated a dose-dependent increase in both genetic damage and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), accompanied by a significant decrease in the antioxidant status in the irradiated groups compared to DA treated groups which modulated the toxic effects through its antioxidant potential. Thus the current study shows DA to be an effective radioprotector against X-ray radiation induced in vitro cellular damage in lymphocytes.
How Can We Study Learning with Geovisual Analytics Applied to Statistics?

It is vital to understand what kind of processes for learning that Geovisual Analytics creates, as certain activities and conditions are produced when employing Geovisual Anlytic tools in education. To understand learning processes created by Geovisual Analytics, first requires an understanding of the interactions between the technology, the workplace where the learning takes place, and learners’ specific knowledge formation. When studying these types of interaction it demands a most critical consideration from theoretical perspectives on research design and methods. This paper first discusses common, and then a more uncommon, theoretical approach used within the fields of learning with multimedia environments and Geovisual Analytics, the socio-cultural theoretical perspective. The paper next advocates this constructivist theoretical and empirical perspective when studying learning with multiple representational Geovisual Analytic tools. To illustrate, an outline of a study made within this theoretical tradition is offered. The study is conducted in an educational setting where the Open Statistics eXplorer platform is used. Discussion of our study results shows that the socio-cultural perspective has much to offer in terms of what kind of understanding can be reached in conducting this kind of studies. Therefore, we argue that empirical research to analyze how specific communities use various Geovisual Analytics to evaluate information is best positioned in a socio-cultural theoretical perspective.
A Collaboration strategy for Complementary Products in Dual-channel Supply Chains

Direct sales channels are proliferating along with the rapid development of the Internet because they allow manufacturers to reduce transaction costs and manage channels.Direct sales channels are weakening the traditional retail channels and inviting competition from them.It is important for manufacturers to receive support from retailers by addressing the needs of retailers and dealing with channel conflicts. If direct sales channels and retail channels have complementary relationships and channel products can complement with each other,conflicts between the two sides can be mitigated.Channel conflicts can be reduced if direct sales and retail channels can collaborate and complement with each other.For instance,direct sales channels can help promote ancillary products,such as software,peripheral devices,and portable computer bags,for computer retailers. We adopt Bertrand's game model of channel-product complementary cooperation to analyze complementary strategies for channel products.The model assumes that manufacturers and retailers are of equal size.We discover that if consumers are sensitive to target product's channel price,target product's channel price will drop,the price of complementary goods will increase,and the demand and benefits of direct sales channels will decrease.The same logic can be applied to increasing the sales of retailer's complement products and profits if customers are sensitive to price of complementary goods. We further provide numerical evidence showing that an effective channel product complementary strategy is for retailers to choose right complementary products to sell in traditional retail channels.We also find that the higher the substitution coefficient of a manufacturer's products the more mutual benefits channels of both target and complementary products can realize.This study is concluded with further research directions on information asymmetry,as well as complementary and alternative products.
Evidence of autophagy in Tripanosoma Cruzi cells by quantum dots

Nanotoxicity by quantum dots (QDs) has been extensively studied in prokarionte and eukaryonte cells. In this context, we
are using QDs capped with mercaptoacetic acid synthetized in an aqueous medium in order to evaluate the nanocytotoxicity
effects as cell death by autophagy in Trypanosoma cruzi. To check this fact, we used two kinds of autophagy markers: 3
methyladenine autophagy (3-MA) a phosphatidylinositol 3- kinase (PI3k) inhibitor and monodansylcadaverine (MDC) a
lisossomotropic fluorescent compound useful for identifying cadaverine protein present in the autophagic vacuoles. The
quantification of control parasites, 3-MA treated parasites and/or incubated with two QDs concentrations (2 and 200 μM)
was made from the growth curves. Then, the same samples were processed for transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and
labeling of autophagic vacuoles by MDC was qualitatively analyzed. The results from the growth curve indicated a decrease
in parasite numbers incubated with 200μM QDs when compared to parasites incubated with 2μM QDs and the control
group. In contrast, parasites incubated with 200μM QDs and treated with 10 and 15mM of 3-MA showed a dose-dependent
reversion of cell death by 10% and 15% respectively. The parasite treated by MDC demonstrated many autophagic
vacuoles. Also, we found ultrastructural morphological changes in parasites incubated with 2μM and 200μM QDs when
compared to control group. Our results show that high QDs concentrations are toxic to T. cruzi, inducing cell death by
autophagy.
Vitamin D insufficiency and prognosis in chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Abstract Vitamin D insufficiency is common globally and low levels are linked to higher cancer incidence. Although vitamin D insufficiency is related to inferior prognosis in some cancers, no data exist for chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL). We evaluated the relationship of 25(OH)D serum levels with time-to-treatment (TTT) and overall survival (OS) in newly diagnosed CLL patients participating in a prospective cohort study (discovery cohort) and a separate cohort of previously untreated patients participating in an observational study (confirmation cohort). Of 390 CLL patients in the discovery cohort, 119 (30.5%) were 25(OH)D insufficient. After a median follow-up of 3 years, TTT (hazard ratio[HR] = 1.66; P = .005) and OS (HR = 2.39; P = .01) were shorter for 25(OH)D-insufficient patients. In the validation cohort, 61 of 153 patients (39.9%) were 25(OH)D insufficient. After a median follow-up of 9.9 years, TTT (HR = 1.59; P = .05) and OS (HR 1.63; P = .06) were again shorter for 25(OH)D-insufficient patients. On pooled multivariable analysis of patients in both cohorts adjusting for age, sex, Rai stage, CD38 status, ZAP-70 status, immunoglobulin heavy chain variable (IGHV) gene mutation status, CD49d status, and cytogenetic abnormalities assessed by interphase fluorescent in situ hybridization testing, 25(OH)D insufficiency remained an independent predictor of TTT (HR = 1.47; P = .008), although the association with OS was not significant (HR = 1.47; P = .07). Vitamin D insufficiency is associated with inferior TTT and OS in CLL patients. Whether normalizing vitamin D levels in deficient CLL patients would improve outcome merits clinical testing.
Experimental study on separating reinforced concrete infill walls from steel moment frames

Abstract In a multistory building frame, stiff reinforced concrete (RC) infill walls may be terminated above the first story for architectural purposes, which may create a soft-first-story structure. To eliminate this detrimental situation, this paper proposes to separate the RC infill wall from the steel moment frame by slits. An experimental program of four one-bay-by-one-story steel moment frame specimens along with pushover analyses of multistory frame models were presented to validate the proposed idea. This study conducted cyclic loading tests on a total of four moment-resisting-frame specimens, which included one bare frame; one with ordinary RC infill wall; and two with side slits between RC wall and frame members. Furthermore, pushover analyses of multistory frame models with soft first story configurations were also conducted to illustrate the effect of RC infill walls with or without slit separation. Both experimental and analytical results showed that the stiff RC infill wall dominated the lateral resistance and drift capacity of the test specimens, and that by adding slit-separated features at the edges of infill walls improved the drift capacity. It is concluded that the slit-separated features can be a viable option to eliminate the soft-story problem caused by vertically irregular configuration of RC infill walls.
Tecnologías digitales en la educación pública: estudio contrastivo entre Costa Rica y Argentina

El presente artículo se enfoca en describir, en términos generales, los programas Programa Nacional de Informática Educativa (PRONIE) y Programa Conectar Igualdad (PCI), desprendidos de las políticas públicas para la incorporación de tecnologías en los sistemas educativos de Costa Rica y Argentina, respectivamente. Para ello, se comienza desarrollando el contexto político regional de América Latina, para luego profundizar sobre las políticas públicas vinculadas a los ámbitos de la ciencia y la tecnología en ambos países. Se discuten aspectos relacionados con su surgimiento, desarrollo y características de funcionamiento, así como su estado actual. Todo ello es analizado a través de un estudio contrastivo que con parámetros similares para ambos programas, demuestra las similitudes y diferencias existentes, estos parámetros son: Implementación, público y objetivos; financiamiento, gestión y equipo de trabajo y, formación y capacitación docente. Todos los parámetros previamente citados, se analizan desde la perspectiva de las políticas públicas regionales latinoamericanas y la actuación no menos importante de ciertos organismos internacionales. Particularmente, se intenta comprender la razón que llevó a que PRONIE subsistiera pese a los cambios de gobierno sucedidos en Costa Rica en las últimas décadas, mientras que el PCI fue reemplazado al cambiar la fórmula política de Argentina, al mismo tiempo sientan las bases para el desarrollo de nuevos estudios de continuidad de dichos programas.
Proxy Battle: Emerging Markets Are Not a Substitute for Commodities

In recent years, many investors have considered adding an allocation to the commodity asset class in order to tap its known portfolio diversification and inflation-fighting properties. In many cases, investors have been advised by market pundits to consider emerging markets equity as a “proxy” for commodities, with some going as far as to claim that emerging markets equity gives investors all the commodity exposure they need. We examine the relationships between emerging market equity returns and commodity returns, and use import/export data to better understand the potential impact of commodity prices on emerging market economies. We also investigate the commodity and equity price relationship for particular emerging market economies that would seem to provide a clean exposure to a single commodity. With so little evidence in support of the proxy argument, we find emerging market equities indeed are a poor proxy for commodities futures in an investor’s portfolio.
Super-Resolution genomic mapping for the microbiome

Animals and bacteria have been working together for about as long as they have co-existed, long before the advent of mankind. The bodies of our ancient ancestors offered protected, nutrient-rich habitats for bacteria. In return, animals could take an evolutionary short-cut to developing new capabilities by ‘borrowing’ bacterial genes. Indeed, when gut bacteria assist with the digestion of e.g. dietary fiber, the resulting metabolites will subsequently exert an influence on an intricate network of host molecular pathways. Gut microbiota, in addition to host genetics, can therefore constitute a major factor in the etiology of complex disorders, ranging from obesity, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disease (multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthrosis), inflammation (inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s) to neurological conditions.
 
Although such a key role for the human microbiomes had been postulated for some time, many details on the delicate interplay between flora and host remained unknown, largely because suitable methods for uncovering these host-guest interactions were simply not available. These technological barriers keep the diagnostic and therapeutic potential of the microbiome largely untapped. In this project, we will validate the FLUROCODE genomic mapping technology as an alternative to shotgun sequencing and amplicon based techniques for microbiome studies. This will extend the benefits of genomic mapping techniques to complex sample analysis. Through a head-to-head comparison with the state of the art in metagenomic analysis, the POC data will serve as a key enabler for the transfer of the technology platform into a separate venture, working towards diagnostic applications and developing METAMAPPER based microbiome screening as a routine medical tool.  The METAMAPPER microbiome readout technology is be perfectly placed to be part of the evolution of microbiome analysis to clinical application.
A body-force based method to generate supersonic equilibrium turbulent boundary layer profiles

We further develop a simple counterflow body force-based approach to generate an equilibrium spatially developing turbulent boundary layer suitable for Direct Numerical Simulations ( DNS ) or Large Eddy Simulations ( LES ) of viscous–inviscid interactions. The force essentially induces a small separated region in an incoming specified laminar boundary layer. The resulting unstable shear layer then transitions and breaks down to yield the desired unsteady profile. The effects of wall thermal conditions are explored to demonstrate the capability of the method for both fixed wall and adiabatic wall conditions. We then describe an efficient method to select parameters that ensure transition by examining precursor signatures using generalized stability variables. These precursors are shown to be evident in a computational domain spanning only a small region around the trip and can also be detected using 2D simulations. Finally, the method is tested for different Mach numbers ranging from 1.7 to 2.9, with emphasis on flow field surveys, Reynolds stresses, and energy spectra. These results provide guidance on boundary conditions for desired boundary layer thickness at each Mach number. The consequences of using a much lower Reynolds number in computation relative to experiment are evident at the higher Mach number, where a self sustaining turbulent boundary layer is more difficult to obtain.
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Novel technology for industrial pressing, washing and drying in manufacturing of specialty compounds

The PWD project aims at the development of an innovative and highly-advanced filter/dryer (PWD filter/dryer or the PWD  solution/technology) applicable for the industrial process of filtration, separation and drying in the manufacturing of specialty compounds (such as pharmaceutical ingredients/drugs, chemical ingredients/material etc.). The PWD technology is destined to swiftly replace the obsolete and inferior state-of-the-art (the Nutsche filter/dryer technology) and in the process to create significant value for its users by substantially increasing their operational productivity, flexibility and elasticity. The initial application targets pharmaceutical and chemical industries where we have already started receiving recognition and created commercial interest from two large multinational corporations (BAYER – the 5th largest pharmaceutical manufacturer in the world; Lanxess – the leading specialty chemicals company). The PWD project that is expected to last 24 months will allow us to replicate, on the industrial/commercial level, the highly encouraging results we have achieved with the PWD filter/dryer prototype. Moreover, the project will also allow us to create awareness of the PWD technology among key stakeholders and potential clients/users allowing for a swift commercial exploitation of the PWD project results within 3-6 months from the completion of the project.
Cmos/Magnetoelectronic integrated circuits wil multifunctional capabilities

Spin Transfer Torque Magnetic memories (STT-MRAM) are receiving a growing R&D effort within the microelectronic industry aiming at the replacement of DRAM or SRAM at sub-20nm nodes. 
MAGICAL seeks to significantly innovate through groundbreaking advances in ultra-low power multifunctional systems based on hybrid CMOS/magnetic technology. With the development of portable electronics and of the Internet of Things (IOT), more and more functions must be embedded on chips: logic/memory, sensing, communication, etc. The current hurdles with today's technology are power consumption, communication bandwidth, processing/ packaging costs. MAGICAL will demonstrate that these limitations can be largely overcome through hybrid CMOS/magnetic technology.
The project will follow three main goals:
- Firstly, we will strengthen the STT-MRAM technology by investigating two novel ideas aiming at solving two remaining difficulties in sub-20nm STT-MRAM development: the nanostructuration of magnetic tunnel junctions and the long-term data retention. This will open the path to high density (>Gbit) STT-MRAM.
-Secondly, we will demonstrate that Digital, analog (3D magnetic field sensing for orientation sensor), RF communication functions can be realized with the same baseline technology as the one developed for STT-MRAM. As a result, these three types of functions can be homogeneously integrated in a single chip, a major improvement compared to conventional heterogeneous integration. The prime benefits expected from MAGICAL are: ultralow power thanks to MRAM non volatility and on-chip computation capability, greatly improved communication functionalities (cloud as well as intrachip communication), reduced process/packaging costs. 
-Thirdly, through various actions, MAGICAL will aim at narrowing the cultural gap that still exists between magnetism and microelectronics communities.
The project could definitely help the European microelectronic systems industry improve its leadership position.
Structure formation mechanisms of low-dimensional porous titanium systems condensed under quasi-equilibrium steady-state conditions

Abstract In the present study porous titanium condensates have been deposited by means of ion-plasma sputtering under the quasi-equilibrium conditions and their structure formation mechanisms have been investigated. At the beginning, we introduce to the low-dimensional porous system formation mechanisms, which are based on both the different rate growth of condensate surface local parts and partial coalescence of structural elements. Then we consider the quasi-equilibrium steady-state condensation peculiarities within the accumulative plasma-condensate system and discuss the formation mechanisms of titanium condensates produced on glass and cleaved KCl substrates. The condensate structure has been investigated by means of scanning and transmission electron microscopy. It has been shown that the self-assembly of the porous Ti layers is due to the following key processes: the self-organization of time-constant extremely low supersaturation and the continuous structural and morphological transformation of the growth surface as well.
A GIS-Based Procedure for Automatically Calculating Soil Loss from the UniversalSoil Loss Equation: GISus-M

Abstract. The integration of methods for calculating soil loss caused by water erosion using a geoprocessing system is important to enable investigations of soil erosion over large areas. Geographic information system (GIS)-based procedures have been used in soil erosion studies; however in most cases it is difficult to integrate the functionality in a single system to compute all soil loss factors. We developed a system able to combine all factors of the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) with the computer functionality of a GIS. The GISus-M provides tools to compute the topographic (LS-factor) and cover and management (C-factor) from methods using remote sensing data. The other factors necessary to use the USLE, including soil erodibility, rainfall erosivity, and conservation practices, are also integrated in this tool. We describe in detail the GISus-M system and show its application in the RibeirA£o do Salto sub-basin. From our new system, it is possible to work with different types of databases, making the GIS-procedure developed here a useful tool for researchers and decision makers to use spatial data and different methods to create future scenarios of soil erosion risk.
PLANAR HEATING ELEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT

The invention relates to a planar heating element for a motor vehicle seat, especially of an automobile, comprising a plurality of heat conductors (20) which are connected to at least one electrical contact conductor strip (12) that is to be connected to a power source. In order to create a contact conductor strip (12) which is provided with great resistance especially in case of mechanical stresses, e.g. when a seat occupant sits down or gets up from a seat, said contact conductor strip is designed as an electrically conductive textile fabric.