SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Taxi Drivers’ Cruising Patterns—Insights from Taxi GPS Traces

In this paper, we seek to identify the different impacts of external and internal information on taxis’ cruising behaviors and to find effective methods to enhance taxis’ cruising efficiency. Through global positioning system trajectory data collected in Shenzhen, China, we determine the impacts of external factors (land use, traffic conditions, and road grade) and internal factors (previous pick-up experience) on cruising location choice using a zero-inflated negative binomial model. The results indicate that the external factors have a more significant influence than the internal ones. Specifically, traffic conditions, land use, urban expressways, and previous pick-up points are the major factors that influence drivers’ cruising decisions. The results also show that drivers follow different patterns during different times of day, i.e., relying on traffic conditions and land use in the morning/ evening peak hours but emphasizing land use and previous pick-up experience during non-peak hours. In addition, high-earning drivers and roaming drivers prefer to cruise in areas with high-density land use and optimal traffic conditions, whereas low-earning drivers and target drivers tend to cruise in areas with more previous pick-up points. These findings uncover the underlying mechanisms of cruising decisions and facilitate the development of strategies to minimize empty cruising time. Based on the study results, the external and internal information that was found to affect cruising decisions can be released to taxi drivers to improve their cruising efficiency. This information is also helpful to managers in deciding the overall layout of taxi service locations.
Setting-up a system to assess grapevine downy mildew infection on a territorial scale. 

This project aims at setting up an agro-meteorological system to assess the evolution of grapevine downy mildew, the main pathogen of the grapevine, on a regional scale. The information gathered by the ground meteorological stations will be integrated with the data of a meteorological radar already installed in Fossalon di Grado. In this way the meteorological data can be spatialised more accurately, taking into account the orography of the territory and the other geographical-environmental components. This project will assess the differences between the various transducers for determining “leaf wetting” used in the automatic meteorological stations, in order to standardize the data of the phytopathological forecasting models. Moreover, the “leaf wetting” will be assessed also in the transducer-free areas, by means of the rainfall data provided by the meteorological radar. Finally, downy mildew infection mapping will be carried out in each of the area making up the reference territory. The maps will then be put on a web site and used by the technicians who work in the territory. According to the input of meteorological data, daily maps will be drawn up, with operational indications for the technicians who will be able to work out better targeted defense plans. The project will support the vine-growing activities and will allow a better integrated use of measuring instruments (ground and radar meteorological stations) which are already operating today, the adoption of common standards for the estimate of leaf wetting and of the grapevine downy mildew, as well as the promotion of technical, joint and shared agricultural assistance, in order to favour the adoption of low environmental impact phytoiatric techniques.
Variability'S influence on language acquisition

How is early language development affected by the number of speakers infants are exposed to in their daily lives? Some infants spend most of their waking time with only one person, while others hear many different speakers. These children receive quite different input. Even if the very same words are spoken, these words are pronounced very differently when not one but multiple people spoke them. Laboratory studies point to a significant effect of such variability in the context of a short experiment: When infants hear multiple speakers, their ability to recognize the same word is hampered, whereas learning sounds and words improves. It remains an open question whether long-term exposure to multiple speakers in daily life helps or hinders language acquisition, as current theories lead to opposing predictions. This project combines experimental approaches with computational modeling. It will shed unprecedented light on how speaker variability in daily life affects language development, a question that has substantial implications for theories of language acquisition and for current diagnostic practices.
Lensing magnification: implications for counts of submillimetre galaxies and SZ clusters

We study lensing magnification of source galaxies by intervening galaxy groups and clusters using a halo model. Halos are modeled with truncated NFW profiles with ellipticity added to their lensing potential and propagated to observable lensing statistics. We present the formalism to calculate observable effects due to a distribution of halos of different masses at different redshifts along the l ine of sight. We calculate the effects of magnification on the number counts of high-redshift galaxies. Using BLAST survey data for submillimeter galaxies (SMGs), we find that magnification affects the steep, high flux par t of the counts by about 60%. The effect becomes much stronger if the intrinsic distribution is signi ficantly steeper than observed. We also consider the effect of this high-redshift galaxy population on contaminating the Sunyaev-Zel'dovich (SZ) signal of massive clusters using the halo model approach. We find that for the majority of clusters expected to be detected with ongoing SZ surveys, there is significant contamination from the Poisson noise due to background SMGs. This contr ibution can be comparable to the SZ increment for typical clusters and can also contaminate the SZ decrement of low mass clusters. Thus SZ observations, especially for the increment part of the SZ spectrum, need to include careful modeling of this irreducible contamination for mass estimation. Lensing further enhances the contamination, especially close to the cores of massive clusters and for very disturbed clusters with large magnification cross-section.
Development of high-performance, hyperfluorescence oleds for use in display applications and solid state lighting

The overall goal of the HyperOLED project is to develop materials and matching device architectures for high-performance, hyperfluorescence organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) for use in display applications and solid state lighting. The innovative OLEDs will be realised by combining thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) molecular hosts with novel shielded fluorescence emitters, targeting saturated blue emission of very high efficiency, especially at high-brightness levels. Further efficiency gains will be achieved through molecular alignment to enhance light outcoupling from the hyperfluorescence OLEDs. Using shielded emitters will enable simpler device structures to be used, keeping drive voltages low to be compatible with low voltage CMOS back plane electronics. This will enable demonstration of the concept’s feasibility for high-brightness, full-colour OLED microdisplays as one application example.

To develop the hyperfluorescence OLEDs, the following scientific and technical objectives will be targeted:

• Objective 1: Develop shielded emitters
• Objective 2: Develop TADF hosts
• Objective 3: Photo-physically characterise the shielded emitters and TADF hosts
• Objective 4: Anisotropic molecular orientation for enhanced performance
• Objective 5: Design and test prototype hyperfluorescence OLEDs
• Objective 6: Fabricate and evaluate demonstration hyperfluorescence microdisplays

To show the project’s overall goal has been achieved, multiple blue and white stack unit prototypes (2 x 2 mm² on 30x30mm glass substrates with ITO) will be integrated into a high-brightness microdisplay demonstrator (based on MICROOLED’s 0.38’’ WVGA CMOS backplane) and tested that demonstrate significant improvements in functionality, performance, manufacturability and reliability.
ELECTROBRAID FENCE

A light weight, strong and flexible, braided electrical fence rope, for fences to contain livestock and keep unwanted animals out, combines in its outer braided jacket electrically conductive elements with high strength non-conductive elements in a double helix configuration. The outer braided jacket will preferably surround an inner core of non-conductive high strength elements. The high strength non-conductive elements and the physical properties of the braided rope construction provide inherent strength and flexibility properties to the fence rope. The conductive elements in the outer braided jacket are selected to provide an effective electric shock when contacted by an animal. This electric fence rope combines barrier strength and psychological deterrence to both domestic and wild animals.
Isolation of Insecticidal Constituent from Ruta graveolens and Structure-Activity Relationship Studies against Stored-Food Pests (Coleoptera)

Isolates from essential oil extracted from the flowers and leaves of Ruta graveolens and commercial phenolic analogs were evaluated using fumigant and contact toxicity bioassays against adults of the stored-food pests Sitophilus zeamais, Sitophilus oryzae, and Lasioderma serricorne. The insecticidal activity of these compounds was then compared with that of the synthetic insecticide dichlorvos. To investigate the structure-activity relationships, the activity of 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol and its analogs was examined against these stored-food pests. Based on the 50% lethal dose, the most toxic compound against S. zeamais was 3-isopropylephenol, followed by 2-isopropylphenol, 4-isopropylphenol, 5-isopropyl-2-methylphenol, 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol, 3-methylphenol, and 2-methylphenol. Similar results were observed with phenolic compounds against S. oryzae. However, when 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol isolated from R. graveolens oil and its structurally related analogs were used against L. serricorne, little or no insecticidal activity was found regardless of bioassay. These results indicate that introducing and changing the positions of functional groups in the phenol skeleton have an important effect on insecticidal activity of these compounds against stored-food pests.
Influence of Cultural Beliefs on Infant Feeding, Postpartum and Childcare Practices among Chinese-American Mothers in New York City

As one of the fastest growing communities in the United States, Chinese-Americans receive relatively little research attention on their rates of breastfeeding versus formula feeding, and what factors influence that choice. This research aims to examine the influence of elders and cultural beliefs on postpartum, infant feeding, and childcare practices. Semi-structured interviews with 22 recently postpartum mothers who met the recruiting criteria were conducted between July 2012 and February 2013. The traditional postpartum practice, zuo yuezi, presented negative physical and emotional outcomes and maternal reporting of delay in lactation. Early introduction of solids for traditional reasons was reported. The support from husbands and elders were necessary for breastfeeding success, while some mothers had to first negotiate with elders for breastfeeding. The practice of sending infants back to China to be taken care of by extended families presented cultural implications related to grandparents' involvement in raising grandchildren. With the respect and appreciation for elders and traditions, it is likely that Chinese mothers negotiate between cultural traditions and societal expectation in the western home.
VDJbase: an adaptive immune receptor genotype and haplotype database

Abstract VDJbase is a publicly available database that offers easy searching of data describing the complete sets of gene sequences (genotypes and haplotypes) inferred from adaptive immune receptor repertoire sequencing datasets. VDJbase is designed to act as a resource that will allow the scientific community to explore the genetic variability of the immunoglobulin (Ig) and T cell receptor (TR) gene loci. It can also assist in the investigation of Ig- and TR-related genetic predispositions to diseases. Our database includes web-based query and online tools to assist in visualization and analysis of the genotype and haplotype data. It enables users to detect those alleles and genes that are significantly over-represented in a particular population, in terms of genotype, haplotype and gene expression. The database website can be freely accessed at https://www.vdjbase.org/, and no login is required. The data and code use creative common licenses and are freely downloadable from https://bitbucket.org/account/user/yaarilab/projects/GPHP.
Kam2Westpoland 2019 – enhancing the innovation management capacity of smes in the area of west poland in 2017-2018

The objective of the project is to contribute to and enhance the innovation potential and innovation management skills within
SMEs in the West Poland area. The project will follow a developed methodology to help the regional businesses to increase
their innovation capacity and to innovate profitably. The project will be implemented via 2 specific schemes: 1) Service ‘Key
account management for SME Instrument beneficiaries’. This service will be aimed at SMEs which will be successful in
applying for the SME Instrument Programme under the Horizon 2020 (Phase I and / or Phase II). Upon the receipt of the
information (potential beneficiary’s contact details) from the EC/ EASME, the project partner will contact the potential
beneficiary in order to explain the service and convince the SME to apply for the coaching scheme. 2) Service: ‘Enhancing
the innovation management capacity of SME’s’. This service will be aimed at promising SMEs capable of growth and
successful internationalisation that have real potential for innovation via proper development of their products, processes,
services or business model but who lack the right skills, knowledge and experience to manage the innovation activities. The
aim of this scheme is to first of all support those SMEs in order to make them unlock their potential for better management of
the processes linked to innovation.
Atlantic ecosystems assessment, forecasting & sustainability

The ambition of AtlantECO is to develop and apply a novel, unifying framework for providing knowledge-based resources to design policies, support decisions making and engage with citizens to encourage responsible behaviour to manage the Atlantic system and protect its Ecosystem Services (ES) provision. The aim of AtlantECO is to determine the structure and function of Atlantic microbiome in the context of ocean circulation and presence of pollutants, e.g., plastics, to assess its role in driving the dynamics of Atlantic ecosystems at basin and regional scales; its potential of being used as a sensor of ecosystem state and the mechanisms by which it drives the provision of 5ES. This is key to improve our predictions on future provision of ES in the basin and to favour the establishment of a sustainable Blue Growth strategy for an All-Atlantic community. To realise this vision, AtlantECO has four objectives which are to 1) Assess dynamics of Atlantic marine ecosystems, their ES provision and the interplay of both with socio-economic activities; 2 increase knowledge and data on microbiomes, plastics, the plastisphere and carbon fluxes that support ecosystems at basin scale using best practices and integrative sampling strategies, novel genomics, imaging and biogeochemical methods, bioinformatics and modelling approaches; 3) Assess and predict the cumulative impacts of multiple stressors on ecosystem status and dynamics and ES provision, identifying their drivers and role on tipping points, assessing their changes in recovery of ecosystem structures, functions and services, and developing eco-socio-economic models to predict future trajectories and 4) Deploy a systemic strategy to build capacity and transfer knowledge for a seamless engagement between science, industry, policy, and society. To achieve these objectives AtlantECO brings together experts and pioneers from Europe, South America and South Africa with the relevant resources, knowledge and experience.
Transactional traffic generator implementation in ns-3

Traffic generators have been essential for representing real-world traffic in network simulation studies. Furthermore, Internet-like traffic is a necessity when analysing the impact of different kinds of traffic on the network. In this paper, we present the implementation details of our HTTP traffic generator in the ns-3 network simulator. It is able to generate Internet-like as well as user-defined HTTP traffic. We further verify the correctness of the traffic distribution function generation module as well as the transaction handling mechanisms in this model. Based on different network characteristics from previous work, we are able to generate similar simulation results and carry out more detailed HTTP simulations.
On the Singularity of Random Bernoulli Matrices— Novel Integer Partitions and Lower Bound Expansions

We prove a lower bound expansion on the probability that a random ±1 matrix is singular, and conjecture that such expansions govern the actual probability of singularity. These expansions are based on naming the most likely, second most likely, and so on, ways that a Bernoulli matrix can be singular; the most likely way is to have a null vector of the form ei ±e j , which corresponds to the integer partition 11, with two parts of size 1. The second most likely way is to have a null vector of the form ei ±e j ±ek ±el, which corresponds to the partition 1111. The fifth most likely way corresponds to the partition 21111. We define and characterize the “novel partitions” which show up in this series. As a family, novel partitions suffice to detect singularity, i.e., any singular Bernoulli matrix has a left null vector whose underlying integer partition is novel. And, with respect to this property, the family of novel partitions is minimal. We prove that the only novel partitions with six or fewer parts are 11, 1111, 21111, 111111, 221111, 311111, and 322111. We prove that there are fourteen novel partitions having seven parts. We formulate a conjecture about which partitions are “first place and runners up” in relation to the Erdős-Littlewood-Offord bound. We prove some bounds on the interaction between left and right null vectors.
Potato multi-allele scanning haplotags  – a low cost, genome-scanning marker system for use in potato breeding

Potato breeding is a 10-year process that involves combining over 40 characteristics to produce varieties that have improved sustainability, utilisation and consumer characteristics. Genomic and marker assisted selection (GS and MAS) can make breeding faster/more efficient, increasing the rate of genetic gain and the ability to combine multiple traits. Strategies for GS to date have tended to employ many thousands of markers; however, the economic burden of deploying such approaches on thousands of plants annually in a breeding programme may restrict the adoption of GS. The objective of this action is to develop a novel, low cost, genome-scanning marker platform for use in simultaneous GS and MAS for multiple traits in potato breeding, by combining existing knowledge on the patterns of linkage disequilibrium in potato with recent advances in genotyping-by-sequencing approaches based on massively multiplex PCR. The marker system will target clusters of SNPs whose aggregate profile over distances covered by paired-end next generation sequencing (NGS) reads will allow them to be used as haplotags. Unlike bi-allelic SNPs, haplotags can discriminate multiple allelic variants in tetraploid potato.  Approximately 400 loci at placed at 1Mb spacing throughout the euchromatic portion of the genome, and a further 100 SNPs linked to specific traits, will be targeted and assayed using an approach called GT-Seq, which uses combinatorial barcoding to allow multiplexing of thousands of samples in a single NGS run. The sequencing platform will be utilised in conjunction with 2 training populations to develop genomic prediction equations for yield and fry colour of potato. Subsequently, it will be deployed for combined GS and MAS on 1000 plants from the second field generation of a commercial potato breeding programme. The research and training activities in the fellowship proposal will equip a young postdoctoral researcher with the skills of a ""next generation plant breeder"".
RADIALLY-EXPANDABLE STENT AND DELIVERY SYSTEM

The present invention provides radially-expandable stents that, in various embodiments, may reduce the bending stresses/strains associated with the compressed state of self-expanding stents and/or may prevent longitudinal expansion/contraction of radially expandable stents between the compressed and expanded states. In addition, stents according to the present invention preferably exhibit increased longitudinal flexibility in both the compressed and expanded states. Furthermore, stents that include circumferential support sections with varying longitudinal lengths and/or varying unrestrained expanded diameters are also disclosed. Also disclosed are stents that provide controllable expansive force profiles. The present invention also includes delivery systems in which threading of the guidewire through the delivery system may be simplified. In addition, the delivery systems according to the present invention may also incorporate a balloon to assist in radially expanding the stent and/or seating of the stent in the lumen during deployment without removing the stent delivery catheter. Further, the delivery systems may also include a support tube at the proximal end to assist in fixing the position of the stent relative to a guide catheter during deployment of the stent.
Application of fuzzy AHP method to IOCG prospectivity mapping: A case study in Taherabad prospecting area, eastern Iran

Abstract Using fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (AHP) technique, we propose a method for mineral prospectivity mapping (MPM) which is commonly used for exploration of mineral deposits. The fuzzy AHP is a popular technique which has been applied for multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) problems. In this paper we used fuzzy AHP and geospatial information system (GIS) to generate prospectivity model for Iron Oxide Copper-Gold (IOCG) mineralization on the basis of its conceptual model and geo-evidence layers derived from geological, geochemical, and geophysical data in Taherabad area, eastern Iran. The FuzzyAHP was used to determine the weights belonging to each criterion. Three geoscientists knowledge on exploration of IOCG-type mineralization have been applied to assign weights to evidence layers in fuzzy AHP MPM approach. After assigning normalized weights to all evidential layers, fuzzy operator was applied to integrate weighted evidence layers. Finally for evaluating the ability of the applied approach to delineate reliable target areas, locations of known mineral deposits in the study area were used. The results demonstrate the acceptable outcomes for IOCG exploration.