SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Using design space exploration for finding schedules with guaranteed reaction times of synchronous programs on multi-core architecture

The synchronous model of computation is well suited for real-time systems, because it allows static analysis in order to find and guarantee their reaction times. Todays multi-core systems are becoming the predominant computing platforms. Synchronous programs are typically compiled into single threaded code, which makes them unsuitable for exploiting parallelism of the multi-core platforms. Moreover, static timing analysis becomes highly intractable for multi-core systems. This article proposes a novel methodology that aims at finding the mapping and schedule of synchronous programs that guarantees, statically, reaction times when mapped onto a multi-core system consisting of two types of time-predictable cores. The proposed methodology combines design space exploration based on evolutionary algorithm and scheduling of parts of synchronous programs. It allows minimizing the resource usage in terms of number of cores by finding the mapping and schedule with the guaranteed reaction time for architectures with different number of cores. In particular, we: (a) transform a synchronous program written in synchronous SystemJ to a graph-based model represented with two types of computation nodes suitable for execution on two types of time-predictable cores, (b) perform mapping of computation nodes on a customizable multi-core platform using genetic operations, and (c) generate a resulting static schedule of computation nodes for each mapping as part of the design space exploration. The design flow, from program specification and node mapping to the design space exploration and multi-core scheduling is completely automated.
Investigate the Parameters Effect on Thermogravimetry Analysis (TGA) Performance for SOx Additive in FCC Units

Although the FCC process has been used for more than half a century, new and important developments continue to be made in several areas. Some of these new developments are a direct response to environmental regulation. Sulfur oxides (Sox→SO2+SO3) emitted from fluid catalytic cracking units (FCCU) are one of the most hazardous atmospheric pollutants, which may cause serious environmental problems such as the formation of acid rain and the destruction of the ozone layer. Thus, great attention has been focused on the SOx removal from FCC in last few years. The present papers will focus on the spinel material studies include three samples they were prepared by acidic method, solid solution MgAl2O4, solid solution with cerium 10%Ce/MgAl2O4, iron mixed spinel with cerium 10%Ce/MgAl(subscript 2-x) FeO4.MgO and two samples solid solution with cerium introduce by vanadium as second co-catalyst prepared by basic method, 1% V/10%Ce/MgAl2O4.MgO were tested in TGA for oxidation half cycle to study some parameters effect on performance of SOx additives in TGA under condition similar to those of FCC units. Thermogravimetry analysis experiments have been used to demonstrate the pick-up and release of sulfur oxides in the development of additives for SOx control in the FCCU.
Mixed gauginos sending mixed messages to the LHC

Supersymmetric models with a Dirac gluino have been shown to be considerably less constrained from LHC searches than models with a Majorana gluino. In this paper, we generalize this discussion to models with a "Mixed Gluino", that acquires both Dirac and Majorana masses, as well as models in which electroweak gauginos contribute to squark production. Our primary interest is the degree of suppression of the cross section for first generation squarks compared with a gluino with a pure Majorana mass. We find that not all Majorana masses are alike -- a Majorana mass for the gluino can suppress the squark production cross section, whereas a Majorana mass for the adjoint fermion partner leads to an increased cross section, compared with a pure Dirac gluino. In the presence of electroweak gauginos, squark production can increase by at most a factor of a few above the pure Dirac gluino case when the electroweak gauginos have purely Majorana masses near to the squark masses. This unusual set of gaugino masses is interesting since the usual Higgs quartic coupling would not be suppressed. When the electroweak gaugino masses are much lighter than the squarks, there is a negligible change to the squark production cross section. We explain both of these cases in detail by considering the various subprocesses for squark production at the LHC. Continued searches for squark production with cross sections much smaller than expected in the MSSM are absolutely warranted, and we suggest new simplified models to fully characterize the collider constraints.
A data-cleaning augmented Kalman filter for robust estimation of state space models

This article presents a robust augmented Kalman filter that extends the data– cleaning filter (Masreliez and Martin, 1977) to the general state space model featuring nonstationary and regression effects. The robust filter shrinks the observations towards their one–step–ahead prediction based on the past, by bounding the effect of the information carried by a new observation according to an influence function. When maximum likelihood estimation is carried out on the replacement data, an M–type estimator is obtained. We investigate the performance of the robust AKF in two applications using as a modeling framework the basic structural time series model, a popular unobserved components model in the analysis of seasonal time series. First, a Monte Carlo experiment is conducted in order to evaluate the com- parative accuracy of the proposed method for estimating the variance parameters. Second, the method is applied in a forecasting context to a large set of European trade statistics series.
Electron quantum optics in quantum hall edge channels

Quantum effects have been studied on photon propagation in the context of quantum optics since the second half of the last century. In particular, using single photon emitters, fundamental tests of quantum mechanics were explored by manipulating single to few photons in Hanbury-Brown and Twiss and Hong Ou Mandel experiments. 
 In nanophysics, there is a growing interest to translate these concepts of quantum optics to electrons propagating in nanostructures. Single electron emitters have been realized such that single elementary electronic excitations can now be manipulated in the analog of pioneer quantum optics experiments.
 Electron quantum optics goes beyond the mere reproduction of optical setups using electron beams, as electrons, being interacting fermions, differ strongly from photons. Contrary to optics, understanding the propagation of an elementary excitation requires replacing the single body description by a many body one. 
 The purpose of this proposal is to specifically explore the emergence of many body physics and its effects on electronic propagation using the setups and concepts of electron quantum optics. The motivations are numerous: firstly single particle emission initializes a simple and well controlled state. I will take this unique opportunity to test birth, life and death scenarii of Landau quasiparticles and observe the emergence of many-body physics. Secondly, I will address the generation of entangled few electrons quantum coherent states and study how they are affected by interactions. Finally, I will attempt to apply electron quantum optics concepts to a regime where the ground state itself is a strongly correlated state of matter. In such a situation, elementary excitations are no longer electrons but carry a fractional charge and obey fractional statistics. No manipulation of single quasiparticles has been reported yet and the determination of some quasiparticle characteristics, such as the fractional statistics remains elusive.
Stereoscopic perception of real depths at large distances

There has been no direct examination of stereoscopic depth perception at very large observation distances and depths. We measured perceptions of depth magnitude at distances where it is frequently reported without evidence that stereopsis is non-functional. We adapted methods pioneered at distances up to 9 m by R. S. Allison, B. J. Gillam, and E. Vecellio (2009) for use in a 381-m-long railway tunnel. Pairs of Light Emitting Diode (LED) targets were presented either in complete darkness or with the environment lit as far as the nearest LED (the observation distance). We found that binocular, but not monocular, estimates of the depth between pairs of LEDs increased with their physical depths up to the maximum depth separation tested (248 m). Binocular estimates of depth were much larger with a lit foreground than in darkness and increased as the observation distance increased from 20 to 40 m, indicating that binocular disparity can be scaled for much larger distances than previously realized. Since these observation distances were well beyond the range of vertical disparity and oculomotor cues, this scaling must rely on perspective cues. We also ran control experiments at smaller distances, which showed that estimates of depth and distance correlate poorly and that our metric estimation method gives similar results to a comparison method under the same conditions.
Characterization of a heterogeneous DNAPL source zone in the Borden aquifer using partitioning and interfacial tracers: Residual morphologies and background sorption

A partitioning interwell tracer test (PITT) was performed in the Borden sand aquifer to characterize an aged heterogeneous DNAPL source zone. This zone evolved during 5 years of natural groundwater flow following the infiltration of 50 L chlorinated solvents DNAPL. To assess the lateral variability of remaining DNAPL mass and morphology, four sweepzones were analyzed. The low saturation residual nature of the source zone required correction of tracer breakthrough data for natural background sorption . Corrected estimates of the DNAPL percentage remaining (total 13.2–16.6%), average saturation (0.05–0.18%) and distribution across the sweepzones were in good agreement with previous findings based on detailed transect monitoring, core analyses and ground-penetrating radar reflection. Using a newly defined metric “average spherical radius equivalent (ASRE)”, sweepzone estimates of the average size of DNAPL presence indicated the dominance of single pore DNAPL blobs and suggested the absence of DNAPL pools. Tracer tests indicated that DNAPL presence in the most DNAPL depleted sweepzone was potentially overestimated due to increased sediment sorption by residualized Sudan IV that was added to the DNAPL infiltrate. As hydrophobic compounds are normally present in spent solvent DNAPL, this suggests that additional sorption needs to be considered when using PITTs to characterize aged DNAPL source zones.
Clinical Impact of the KL-6 Concentration of Pancreatic Juice for Diagnosing Pancreatic Masses

Pancreatic juice cytology (PJC) is considered optimal for differentially diagnosing pancreatic masses, but the accuracy of PJC ranges from 46.7% to 93.0%. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical impact of measuring the KL-6 concentration of pancreatic juice for diagnosing pancreatic masses.PJC and the KL-6 concentration measurements of pancreatic juice were performed for 70 consecutive patients with pancreatic masses (39 malignancies and 31 benign).The average KL-6 concentration of pancreatic juice was significantly higher for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas (PDACs) (167.7 ± 396.1 U/mL) and intraductal papillary mucinous carcinomas (IPMCs) (86.9 ± 21.1 U/mL) than for pancreatic inflammatory lesions (17.5 ± 15.7 U/mL, P = 0.034) and intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (14.4 ± 2.0 U/mL, P = 0.026), respectively. When the cut-off level of the KL-6 concentration of pancreatic juice was 16 U/mL, the sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of the KL-6 concentration of pancreatic juice alone were 79.5%, 64.5%, and 72.9%, respectively. Adding the KL-6 concentration of pancreatic juice to PJC when making a diagnosis caused the values of sensitivity and accuracy of PJC to increase by 15.3% (P = 0.025) and 8.5% (P = 0.048), respectively.The KL-6 concentration of pancreatic juice may be as useful as PJC for diagnosing PDACs.
COUNTERFLOW APPARATUS FOR RECUPERATION IN PARTICLE FILTER SYSTEMS

The invention relates to a counterflow apparatus for recuperation in diesel particle filters, comprising a housing (10) with an inner casing (14), a front end surface (26) and a rear end surface (25), a front inlet (11) for cold exhaust gas (16) and a rear inlet (12) for warm exhaust gas (17). Also provided are at least two counterflow chambers (21, 23) which are arranged adjacent to one another and in which the exhaust gases (16, 17) are conducted past one another, wherein the counterflow chambers (21, 23) are separated from one another by partitions (13) and each counterflow chamber (21, 23) has at least one passage opening (18, 20) for guiding the exhaust gases (16, 17) from one portion into a further portion. Furthermore, an intermediate wall (15) is provided for separating the front exhaust-gas chamber (27) from the rear exhaust-gas chamber (22) in a gas-tight manner, and at least one outlet opening (24) for the cold exhaust gas and at least one outlet opening (19) for the warm exhaust gas (17) are provided on the housing (10).
Assessment of Genetic Diversity Using Morphometric Traits in Littlemillet (Panicum sumatrense)

Littlemillet is widely grown in marginal areas and predominantly as rainfed crop with poor management by resource poor farmers. The crop is strongly associated with tribal agriculture. Sparse and irregular cultivation of littlemillet has led to less understanding of genetic diversity. Therefore, genetic divergence among 30 littlemillet genotypes was evaluated based on 12 morphometric traits. The research work was performed during summer, 2013 (Jan-May) in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Substantial variability among 30 genotypes was evident from the estimates of mean sum of square. Thirty littlemillet genotypes formed 20 distinct clusters with high inter cluster distances. Cluster mean confirmed the results of divergence analysis. Genotypes in cluster XX had the highest mean value for all the desirable traits. Single plant grain yield contributed the most to genetic diversity. The intra cluster distance was the highest in cluster X (17.6). The highest inter cluster distance was noticed between clusters V and XX (210.5). The genotypes identified to be highly diverse in the present study could be exploited in future breeding programs of little millet.
Evolution of Bridge Diagnostic Load Testing in the USA

Driven by advancements in technology, along with the ever-growing demands of our aging infrastructure, structural evaluation through testing has progressed from a number of research endeavors to a full-fledged industry. Guidelines for Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) methods, diagnostic load testing, and proof load testing were published by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) in 2003 and were largely shaped by the technologies that were available in the 1990s. While specifications in subsequent AASHTO bridge evaluation manuals have remained relatively constant over the last 15 years, commercial applications have sprung forth in all areas of field-based bridge assessment. Much of the development has revolved around inexpensive high-speed data acquisition, high-speed wireless communications, and the surge of cloud-based data management. The market of equipment and services has developed around three main camps; NDE, Controlled Load Testing, and Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), with each field having a variety of subcategories. For example, Diagnostic Load Tests and Proof Load Tests are the two primary forms of controlled load testing. Selection of the appropriate tools and methods to solve any bridge assessment is a function of what information is available and the required functional serviceability of the structure. In many cases, a combination of methods must be employed to achieve a complete assessment. As such, the lines between NDE, Testing, and SHM have blurred and have become increasingly integral gears of a larger machine. This article provides a history of the primary field bridge evaluation techniques and includes the driving forces in commercial development. Focus is placed primarily on diagnostic load test methodology; however, a variety of testing methods are outlined to illustrate the best tool for the job, along with the several pros and cons of various testing and monitoring methods. Finally, a glimpse into the future of bridge evaluation is provided based on current trends and emerging technologies.
POWDER COATING MATERIALS

The present invention pertains to a powder coating material comprising particles having a particle size distribution which satisfies the following equation: [d(s,90)/d(s,10)]<SUP>2</SUP> ÷ [d(s,90)-7] = 3.5 and in which d(s,90) is greater than 7 µm, d(s,90) and d(s,10) being measured in microns. The powder coatings can be obtained via a grinding-classification process or an agglomeration process. In a preferred embodiment the particles are prepared by a process which comprises mechanical fusion of a powder coating material, wherein the powder is brought to a maximum temperature in the range of from the Tg of the powder to 15<SUP>0</SUP>C above the Tg, at a heating rate for at least the last 3<SUP>0</SUP>C, preferably at least the last 4<SUP>0</SUP>C, up to the maximum temperature of no more than 4<SUP>0</SUP>C per minute, and after a period in the range of from 0 to 40 minutes at the maximum temperature the powder is cooled.
Influencia lunar en la brotación de tubérculos de melloco (Ullucus tuberosus) variedad caramelo.

The present investigation was designed to determine the influence of lunar sprouting tubers melloco (Ullucus tuberosus) candy variety. The tape of the tubers was held in New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Last Quarter.
The investigative work was carried out in the canton Alausi, parish Tixan of the county of Chimborazo, in property Mr. Ramon Tarquino Logrono B.
The field works were carried out under conditions of ambient temperature 110C, 60% of relative humidity, heliophany 1.653 hours of average yearly and 2.976 m.s.n.m. The design experimental employee was a D.C.A. (Design Complete at Random) with 4 treatments and 5 repetitions, the taking of data was made during 70 days, to which were carried out the statistical analysis by means of Statistical Analysis System (SAS). The procedure ANOVA was used for the variance analysis and test of Tukey (0,05). He was also carried out an economic analysis of production/plant cost to each treatment in study.
From the results it is established that the best treatment is the T2 (Tape in First Quarter), because it reaches 85% of sprouting tubers.
Application of Cement Cold Regeneration Technology in Highway Maintenance

Cement cold regeneration technology is a kind of environmentally friendly and economical new technology and has been used in the maintenance engineering of beach road.In consideration of the engineering economy,field mixing and construction technology,ratio of cement and regeneration mixture is determined in the mix design to be 4∶100.The controlling of cement cold regeneration quality requires detection of the raw materials,inspection of grading and cement dose,and control of water content in the mixing plant.It is realized by rolling,paving and maintaining.The detection results show that the controlling of cement dose,water content and grading is relatively stable,and can meet the requirements of design and construction;the field compaction effect is good and the compaction degree can meet the construction requirements.
Intoxicações exógenas por agrotóxicos no Espírito Santo, 2007-2016: distribuição espacial e tendências da taxa de incidência e letalidade dos casos notificados

To describe the spatial distribution of pesticide poisoning cases and analyze the temporal trend in the incidence rate and case fatality ratio of this event in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil.This was a time series study of confirmed cases of pesticide poisoning registered on the Notifiable Health Conditions Information System (SINAN) between 2007 and 2016. Incidence rates were presented in thematic maps. Scatter plots were used to show the incidence and case fatality ratio of cases.There was an increasing incidence rate of poisoning in the period regarding the total number of cases, by sex and age group - except for those aged 70 years and over. There was a decreasing case fatality ratio until 2012, with a subsequent increase. Eight municipalities presented the highest notification rates (30 to 46 new cases/100,000 inhabitants).There was an increase in the incidence of notifications in the period. There was a decrease in case fatality ratio until 2012, subsequently followed by an increase.Descrever a distribuição espacial de casos de intoxicação por agrotóxicos e analisar a tendência temporal da taxa de incidência e letalidade por esse evento no estado do Espírito Santo, Brasil.Estudo de série temporal dos casos confirmados de intoxicação por agrotóxicos reportados ao Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (Sinan) entre 2007 e 2016. As taxas de incidência foram apresentadas em mapas temáticos. Foram utilizados gráficos de dispersão, para apresentar a incidência e letalidade dos casos.Houve taxa de incidência crescente de intoxicações no período, para o total dos casos, por sexo e faixa etária - exceto para maiores de 70 anos. A letalidade foi decrescente até 2012, com posterior aumento. Oito municípios apresentaram as maiores taxas de notificação (30 a 46 casos novos/100 mil habitantes).Houve aumento na incidência de notificações, no período. A letalidade mostrou-se decrescente até 2012, seguindo-se posterior crescimento.Describir la distribución espacial de casos de intoxicación por plaguicidas y analizar su tendencia temporal de la tasa incidencia y letalidad en estado de Espírito Santo, Brasil.Estudio de serie temporal de casos confirmados de intoxicación por plaguicidas notificados al Sistema de Información de Enfermedades de Notificación (Sinan) de 2007 a 2016. Las tasas de incidencia se basaron en mapas temáticos. Se utilizaron gráficos de dispersión para presentar la incidencia y la letalidad.Incremento de la tase de incidencia de intoxicaciones en el período para el total de los casos, sexo y grupos de edad - excepto para mayores de 70 años. La letalidad fue disminuyendo hasta 2012, con un aumento posterior. Ocho asociaciones tuvieron las tasas de notificación más altas (30 a 46 nuevos casos/100.000 habitantes).Hubo un aumento en la incidencia de notificaciones en el período. La letalidad fue disminuyendo hasta 2012, seguida de un aumento posterior.
SYSTEM FOR PLANAR UV-C BASED BIOFOULING PREVENTION

A system (200) comprising a light source (220) configured to generate light source radiation (221), wherein the light source radiation (221) at least comprises UV radiation, wherein the system (200) further comprises a luminescent material (400) configured to convert part of the light source radiation (221) into luminescent material radiation (401), wherein the luminescent material radiation (401) comprises one or more of visible light and infrared radiation, wherein the system (200) is configured to generate system light (201) comprising the light source radiation (221) and the luminescent material radiation (401).
Assembly and method for protecting ornamental accessories on garments

A padding assembly including a first pad member which is placed between the garment and the accessory to be protected, and a second pad member that extends over the first pad member in engagement therewith, with the accessory being sandwiched between the pad members. After dry cleaning and/or laundering, the pad members can easily be detached and removed from the accessory and the garment.