SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Determinants of timely completion: the impact of Bachelor's degree programme characteristics and student motivation on study progress

Timely completion of university degree programmes is a topic of growing concern to higher education institutions and their students. This paper reports on a study about the impact of degree programme characteristics and student motivation on study progress. The setting for the study is a Dutch law school. Data on degree programme characteristics, student ability, motivation, academic performance and academic pressure were collected from 168 first-year students six months after the start of their studies. Analysis of the effects of degree programme characteristics and students' initial motivation on study progress shows that study progress mainly depends on ability, timely completion goals and transparency of assessments. The study also shows that transparency of assessment procedures considerably lowers fear of failure and academic pressure.
Betriebskapitalzuschuss für D & K TECHNOLOGY Limited Liability Company

Das Projekt betrifft die Unterstützung des Unternehmers bei der Bereitstellung finanzieller Liquidität und die Unterstützung laufender Tätigkeiten aufgrund finanzieller Schwierigkeiten, die der Unternehmer infolge des COVID-19-Ausbruchs erlebt hat. Finanzielle Unterstützung im Rahmen des Programms SA.57015 (2020/N)
Profile of Participants and Genotype Distributions of 108 Polymorphisms in a Cross-Sectional Study of Associations of Genotypes With Lifestyle and Clinical Factors: A Project in the Japan Multi-Institutional Collaborative Cohort (J-MICC) Study

Most diseases are thought to arise from interactions between environmental factors and the host genotype. To detect gene-environment interactions in the development of lifestyle-related diseases, and especially cancer, the Japan Multi-institutional Collaborative Cohort (J-MICC) Study was launched in 2005.We initiated a cross-sectional study to examine associations of genotypes with lifestyle and clinical factors, as assessed by questionnaires and medical examinations. The 4519 subjects were selected from among participants in the J-MICC Study in 10 areas throughout Japan. In total, 108 polymorphisms were chosen and genotyped using the Invader assay.The study group comprised 2124 men and 2395 women with a mean age of 55.8 ± 8.9 years (range, 35-69 years) at baseline. Among the 108 polymorphisms examined, 4 were not polymorphic in our study population. Among the remaining 104 polymorphisms, most variations were common (minor allele frequency ≥0.05 for 96 polymorphisms). The allele frequencies in this population were comparable with those in the HapMap-JPT data set for 45 Japanese from Tokyo. Only 5 of 88 polymorphisms showed allele-frequency differences greater than 0.1. Of the 108 polymorphisms, 32 showed a highly significant difference in minor allele frequency among the study areas (P < 0.001).This comprehensive data collection on lifestyle and clinical factors will be useful for elucidating gene-environment interactions. In addition, it is likely to be an informative reference tool, as free access to genotype data for a large Japanese population is not readily available.
LEAF-E: a tool to analyze grass leaf growth using function fitting

In grasses, leaf growth is often monitored to gain insights in growth processes, biomass accumulation, regrowth after cutting, etc. To study the growth dynamics of the grass leaf, its length is measured at regular time intervals to derive the leaf elongation rate (LER) profile over time. From the LER profile, parameters such as maximal LER and leaf elongation duration (LED), which are essential for detecting inter-genotype growth differences and/or quantifying plant growth responses to changing environmental conditions, can be determined. As growth is influenced by the circadian clock and, especially in grasses, changes in environmental conditions such as temperature and evaporative demand, the LER profiles show considerable experimental variation and thus often do not follow a smooth curve. Hence it is difficult to quantify the duration and timing of growth. For these reasons, the measured data points should be fitted using a suitable mathematical function, such as the beta sigmoid function for leaf elongation. In the context of high-throughput phenotyping, we implemented the fitting of leaf growth measurements into a user-friendly Microsoft Excel-based macro, a tool called LEAF-E. LEAF-E allows to perform non-linear regression modeling of leaf length measurements suitable for robust and automated extraction of leaf growth parameters such as LER and LED from large datasets. LEAF-E is particularly useful to quantify the timing of leaf growth, which forms an important added value for detecting differences in leaf growth development. We illustrate the broad application range of LEAF-E using published and unpublished data sets of maize, Miscanthus spp. and Brachypodium distachyon, generated in independent experiments and for different purposes. In addition, we show that LEAF-E could also be used to fit datasets of other growth-related processes that follow the sigmoidal profile, such as cell length measurements along the leaf axis. Given its user-friendliness, ability to quantify duration and timing of leaf growth and broad application range, LEAF-E is a tool that could be routinely used to study growth processes following the sigmoidal profile.
A knot quicker and easier than Whip stitching in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

We describe a method for tying a self-locking knot to apply tension to a free tendon end for hamstring graft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. This is faster, safer and easier than whip stitching and is secure enough to feed the graft through bone tunnels.

The suture is folded and the tendon is laid on top (Fig 1a). The suture ends are then fed over the tendon and through the loop (Fig 1b). This is repeated (Fig 1c). The end result is shown in Figure 1d. The knot is pulled tight and a square knot is tied around the tendon to secure it.



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Method for tying a self-locking knot
The Yin and Yang of processing data warehousing queries on GPU devices

Database community has made significant research efforts to optimize query processing on GPUs in the past few years. However, we can hardly find that GPUs have been truly adopted in major warehousing production systems. Preparing to merge GPUs to the warehousing systems, we have identified and addressed several critical issues in a three-dimensional study of warehousing queries on GPUs by varying query characteristics, software techniques, and GPU hardware configurations. We also propose an analytical model to understand and predict the query performance on GPUs. Based on our study, we present our performance insights for warehousing query execution on GPUs. The objective of our work is to provide a comprehensive guidance for GPU architects, software system designers, and database practitioners to narrow the speed gap between the GPU kernel execution (the fast mode) and data transfer to prepare GPU execution (the slow mode) for high performance in processing data warehousing queries. The GPU query engine developed in this work is open source to the public.
NOTAS POÉTICAS DE UMA PESQUISA-VIAGEM

Os fios da escrita deste texto deslocam e deslizam por entre as potências do ser que não é, do tempo que não marca, do espaço heterogêneo das brechas, do ser e não ser. Costuram a potência poética por entre fissuras de um texto acadêmico, fruto de uma pesquisa de mestrado viajante, navegante, cambiante realizada junto aos caiçaras das comunidades tradicionais da porção sul da Península da Juatinga, localizadas em Paraty, RJ. Diante das inquietações que emergiram no decorrer da atividade investigativa - Como transpor as experimentações de um devir e uma escuta que se propôs nômade em campo para o texto da dissertação? Como colocar em palavras um campo que fez com que a pesquisa ganhasse vida própria e extrapolasse as supostas fronteiras existentes entre pesquisadora e pesquisados? -, o presente trabalho levanta questões a respeito das metodologias, epistemologias, escritas e dualidades postas entre pesquisados e pesquisadores nas pesquisas acadêmicas em educação. O seu objetivo é criar rotas de fuga disruptivas com a geometria ordenada do pensamento moderno e explorar o caráter sensível e perceptivo da escrita poética - o que não significa fazer poesia, mas fazer da escrita um gesto - a partir do entrelaçamento das intervenções poéticas tecidas no texto de dissertação e as tramas da trajetória de um devir-pesquisadora. Desvios de uma linguagem que se pretende linear e produtora de conhecimento que abrem espaço para um outro território narrativo, político, estético e conceitual desde o qual o encontro com o Outro se faz possível.
Large-Eddy Simulations of Inhomogeneous Canopy Flows

The investigation of the turbulent flow within and above canopies is the key to understand the exchange processes between the atmosphere and vegetation. These processes influence the microclimate of plant growing and the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL). Reflecting the effects of forest edges, clearings and other inhomogeneities on the ABL lead to a better understanding of the propagation of tracer gases and the improvement of flux measurement methods. Within a Large-Eddy-Simulation (LES), these strong anisotropic turbulence effects generated by the vegetation have to be considered by subgrid-scale (SGS) models. The model used by the authors is a single equation transport model presented by Shaw and Schumann, [2] and still state-of-the-art. The vegetation is represented by a leaf area density (LAD) profile, which is often based only on spatially limited measurements and often only varies with height. The LAD distribution used for the presented simulations is obtained by terrestrial laser scanning methods and therefore of very high resultion for the whole solution domain of 192 m x 96 m x 120 m. The results are compared to wind tunnel and outdoor measurements to verify the assumptions of the SGS model.
Exascale quantification of uncertainties for technology and science simulation

The ExaQUte project aims at constructing a framework to enable Uncertainty Quantification (UQ) and Optimization Under Uncertainties (OUU) in complex engineering problems using computational simulations on Exascale systems.
The stochastic problem of quantifying uncertainties will be tackled by using a Multi Level MonteCarlo (MLMC) approach that allows a high number of stochastic variables. New theoretical developments will be carried out to enable its combination with adaptive mesh refinement, considering both, octree-based and anisotropic mesh adaptation.
Gradient-based optimization techniques will be extended to consider uncertainties by developing methods to compute stochastic sensitivities, This requires new theoretical and computational developments. With a proper definition of risk measures and constraints, these methods allow high-performance robust designs, also maximizing the solution reliability.
The description of complex geometries will be possible by employing embedded methods, which guarantee a high robustness in the mesh generation and adaptation steps, while allowing preserving the exact geometry representation.
The efficient exploitation of Exascale system will be addressed by combining State-of-the-Art dynamic task-scheduling technologies with space-time accelerated solution methods, where parallelism is harvested both in space and time. 
The methods and tools developed in ExaQUte will be applicable to many fields of science and technology. The chosen application focuses on wind engineering, a field of notable industrial interest for which currently no reliable solution exists. This will include the quantification of uncertainties in the response of civil engineering structures to the wind action, and the shape optimization taking into account uncertainties related to wind loading, structural shape and material behavior.
All developments in ExaQUte will be open-source and will follow a modular approach, thus maximizing future impact.
Creation of Public Health Cadre in Karnataka State, India

Background: Public Health is the science and art of promoting Health, preventing diseases and prolonging life through organized efforts of Society. The Government of Karnataka constituted a committee to revive the Public health system in state of Karnataka to provide recommendations for creation of Public health ca-dre. Objectives: To provide recommendations for creation of efficient public health system through creation of public health cadre. Methods: We reviewed several documents for studying the history and current struc-ture of the department regarding creation of public health cadre/department. We conducted 35 brainstorm-ing sessions involving in-depth discussions. We also conducted field visits and administered a pre-designed format for collecting the feedbacks from the officials of different levels. Results: The reviewed documents had a common finding of implementing public health cadre. Our analysis of current human resources in health department indicates that there is shortfall of qualified public health professionals in the department to opt and continue in public health cadre. Among the existing staff, 51% of the respondents wanted to up-date their skills through continued professional education. Our results from the study demonstrated to create a Public health directorate and public health cadre in Karnataka state. Conclusions: We recommend that there can be three levels in Public Health Cadre namely, Taluk level officers, District level officers and State level officers. We recommend time bound promotions of medical officers in accordance with published and updated common seniority list, which is the basis for all service matters.
Pulsed laser annealing of sodium super ionic conductor for carbon dioxide sensors

Abstract This paper discussed a way to improve solid electrolyte carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) sensor by excimer laser annealing of sodium super ionic conductors (NASICON). The CO 2 sensor used in this paper consists of a thin NASICON layer. We additionally annealed the NASICON to improve its electrical conductivity by pulsed excimer laser. The laser annealing results in re-crystallization of the NASICON thin film and changes the conductivity, grain sizes, and the structure of grain boundaries. From the scanning electron microscope pictures, we saw that NASICON grain sizes were enlarged after laser annealing. Grain sizes were also correlated to laser annealing energy and annealing times. After 2 times annealing of 420 mJ laser energy with 7 pulses each time at 1 Hz repetition rate, the conductivity of NASICON was increased by 90%. When the CO 2 concentration was changed from 1000 ppm to 5000 ppm, the sensor resolution was enhanced up to 66%. These results suggested that appropriate laser annealing treatment not only enlarges NASICON grain sizes but also reduces its resistance. Therefore, the NASICON CO 2 sensor resolution can be improved accordingly.
Parametric study and optimization of a RCCI (reactivity controlled compression ignition) engine fueled with methanol and diesel

Abstract By integrating an updated multi-dimensional model and the NSGA-II (non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II), the combustion of a RCCI (reactivity controlled compression ignition) engine fueled with methanol/diesel was optimized. Based on the optimization results, parametric study was performed by varying energy fraction of methanol, EGR (exhaust gas recirculation rate, initial in-cylinder pressure at IVC (intake valve closing), initial in-cylinder temperature at IVC, and SOI (start of injection). Furthermore, the sensitivities of these five parameters on fuel efficiency, emissions, ignition timing and RI (ringing intensity) were analyzed. The results indicated that initial temperature and EGR rate exhibited the most significant effect on engine performance and emissions for their obvious effect on combustion temperature. By varying the local fuel-rich and high-temperature regions, methanol fraction and SOI could dramatically affect NOx (nitrogen oxide) emission. Overall, the RCCI combustion with high methanol fraction and advanced SOI exhibited higher fuel efficiency and lower emissions. Moreover, it was found that both decreasing EGR rate and increasing initial temperature led to the monotonously increased RI. While decreasing methanol fraction and increasing initial pressure demonstrated the negligible effect on RI at CA50 earlier than 4.3 °CA ATDC, which was contributed to their obvious effect on fuel spatial distributions.
Functions and fixed types: Biological and other functions in the post-adaptationist era

Among naturalistic theories of biological functions, only those that do not reduce functions to actual causal roles allow for a distinction of function and dysfunction. Most prominent among those theories are etiological theories of function, which refer to adaptive evolutionary processes as the source of normativity. Standard criticism of this approach refers to the inadequacy of the result that novel traits could not have any function, and to 'swampman'-arguments. I criticize etiological theories of biological functions for the novel reason that it is inadequate in any other theoretical framework than gene deterministic adaptationism, and that present day biology is not adequately described as being uniformly adaptationistic. An alternative theory of normative functions, which refers to the type--token relation as the source of normativity, grasps more adequately function ascriptions within current biological frameworks. The theory naturalizes the type--token relation in terms of type fixation by concrete instances and thus refers only to token--token interactions. I further develop how this approach unifies biological and artifactual functions and show how it accounts for function ascriptions in cases where ontogenetic processes have an impact on the type of the developing biological entity, and where decisions in the construction site and modifications rather than construction plans are determining types of artifact components.
REBAUDENGO LAURA

SONO UNA DOTTORESSA COMMERCIALISTA ED IL MIO STUDIO SI COMPONE DELLA PRESENZA DI UNA DIPENDENTE. PER I MIEI CLIENTI, AGRICOLTORI, ARTIGIANI, COMMERCIANTI E LIBERI PROFESSIONISTI, SVOLGO ATTIVITA' DI CONSULENZA AZIENDALE, TENUTA E REDAZIONE DEI LIBRI CONTABILI E FISCALI, DICHIARAZIONI TRIBUTARIE E CURA DEGLI ULTERIORI ADEMPIMENTI TRIBUTARI,PREVIDENZIALI E ASSISTENZIALI. PER I PRIVATI, PENSIONATI E DIPENDENTI, REDIGO E PREDISPONGO IL MODELLO DICHIARATIVO 730 O UNICO PERSONE FISICHE E MI OCCUPO DEGLI ADEMPIMENTI IMU/TASI.
Photonic wafer-level integration packaging and test

PhotonicLEAP will develop a disruptive wafer-level PIC module integration, packaging and test technology which can be scaled from low to very large volumes. PhotonicLEAP will use this disruptive technology to produce a revolutionary Surface Mount Technology (SMT) PIC package, which for the first time incorporates multiple optical and electrical connections. SMT is the most widely used, cost-effective and standardised package in the electronics world and PhotonicLEAP’s standardised SMT approach is set to follow, becoming a new global standard for cost-effective PIC packaging and high-throughput PIC testing. PhotonicLEAP will also develop standardised packaging design rules formalised into a Process Design Kit (PDK), providing users with easy access to the project technology through Open Access and commercial PIC design software tools. The project will validate these technologies through two state-of-the-art demonstrators, including a high-speed optical communication module and a portable medical device for cardio-vascular diagnostics. PhotonicLEAP’s approach will reduce the cost of PIC production by over 10 times, revolutionising existing applications and creating completely new markets. The project workplan includes high-quality measures to Exploit and Disseminate PhotonicLEAP’s results, including management of IP and research data, and to Communicate project activities to different target audiences. A key exploitation measure involves technology transfer to the flagship European PIC Packaging Pilot Line, PIXAPP, which has an extensive and growing user-base across multiple markets. PhotonicLEAP will be delivered by a highly experienced consortium with an unmatched record of excellence in developing and delivering many world firsts in PIC packaging, test technologies and advanced services. The consortium brings a wealth of interdisciplinary skills and state-of-the-art infrastructure to deliver on the project’s ambitious objectives.
Establishing sme innovation management services in the austrian enterprise europe network

The Horizon 2020 work programme  names the lack of innovation management capacity as “…an important barrier to creating economic impact…” and accordingly as a significant challenge for innovative SMEs. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that consulting services to address these gaps are either not sufficiently available in certain regions, not affordable or not sufficiently tailored to the specific needs of SMEs. In the course of this action, the Austrian consortium will support SMEs in addressing these factors hindering successful innovation cycles.

Activities will be targeted at enhancing the innovation management capacity (EIMC) of SMEs and at providing substantial consulting and support services in the form of key account management (KAM) to beneficiaries of the Horizon 2020 SME instrument. The support will be delivered by experts well experienced in innovation related issues, working for the major innovation and research promotion agencies in Austria.

Services will be provided in close cooperation and coordination with the National Contact Points and major regional and national stakeholders, guaranteeing a holistic approach and a high quality of services promoting the successful introduction of Austrian innovations to the European and international market.
METHOD AND APPARATUSES FOR INTEGRATING INTERNET SOCIAL NETWORK SERVICE IN A CALL

The present invention provides a method for integrating Internet service in a call. A new application server is introduced, in which a telecommunications network account-social networking account correspondence table is stored. After receiving a call establishment request of a calling user, the request comprising telecommunications network numbers of the calling user and the called user, the application server sends a information request message to a social networking server, comprising a social networking information item subscribed by the calling user and a social networking account of the called user, then sends social networking information from the called user of the social server to the calling user, and displays it on the screen of the calling user. The invention can implement learning information of a social network of the called user while initiating a call to the called user in a case where the calling user only knows the telecommunications network account of the called user.
APLIKASI SISTEM PENGELOLAAN ATK (ALAT TULIS KANTOR) AKADEMI ANGKATAN UDARA YOGYAKARTA

Information Systems is an essential requirement for every company or government agency. Included in the Air Force Academy in Yogyakarta, information systems becomes an important component in the system run. Among them is the Stationery Office Management System that has a very high complexity.ATK management system requirements in the Air Force Academy Yogyakarta is needed. Because the extent of management systems that run. So management needs ATK becomes very important. Due to a very large nominal amount if calculated in the long term in accordance with the procurement conducted. This is to reduce errors in the recording which was done manually. Development method makes the system using the waterfall is running ssuai sisem needs. So the rate of change and improvement that occurred in the system will run continuously.