Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for making assignments to different speech-to-text engines based on previous transcription scores. An exemplary system can train a model by receiving a first digital audio recording, randomly assigning speech-to-text engines to transcribe the first digital audio recording, and scoring the resulting transcriptions and scoring the engines based on their performances. The system can then generate a model for selecting a speech-to-text engine from within the speech-to-text engines. When a second digital audio recording is received, the system can assign, by executing the model, at least one selected speech-to-text engine from the speech-to-text engines to transcribe the second digital audio recording.

Abstract: The system is used by both Producer and Consumer of digital evidence, which use the system to provide a secure and irrefutable record of a transaction involving the use of the digital evidence to produce new protected digital evidentiary content, e.g. transcription, according to a set of rules and limitations on the use of the digital evidence over a specific period of time which expires after a certain time. The newly create evidentiary content along with security and metadata are evaluated, and results used to confirm that the evidence has been maintained according to the terms and conditions.

Abstract: A method for calculating a PCI margin associated with a loading pattern of a nuclear reactor including a core into which fuel assemblies are loaded according to the loading pattern is implemented by an electronic system. The fuel assemblies include fuel rods each including fuel pellets of nuclear fuel and a cladding surrounding the pellets. This method includes calculating a reference principal PCI margin for a reference loading pattern of the fuel assemblies in the core; calculating a reference secondary PCI margin for the reference pattern; calculating a modified secondary PCI margin for a modified loading pattern of the fuel assemblies in the core, and calculating a modified principal PCI margin for the modified pattern, depending on a comparison of the modified secondary PCI margin with the reference secondary PCI margin.

Abstract: A method for determining at least one threshold value of at least one operating parameter of a nuclear reactor is implemented by an electronic determination system and includes the steps of determining a first threshold value of a respective operating parameter for an operation of the reactor at a first power; and determining a second threshold value of said parameter for an operation of the reactor at a second power. The operation at the lower power of the first and second powers is an operation continued for a duration of at least 8 hours over a 24-hour sliding window. The method also includes determining a third threshold value of said parameter for an operation of the reactor at a third power between the first power and the second power.

Abstract: A system for the assembly, packaging and encryption of evidentiary content and supporting metadata, and the associated disassembly, decryption unpackaging of evidentiary content to a proprietary and offline device managed by others. The system is used by both Producer and Consumer of digital evidence, which use the system to provide a secure and irrefutable record of a transaction involving the use of the digital evidence to produce new protected digital evidentiary content, e.g. transcription, according to a set of rules and limitations on the use of the digital evidence over a specific period of time which expires after a certain time. The newly create evidentiary content along with security and metadata are evaluated, and results used to confirm that the evidence has been maintained according to the terms and conditions.

Abstract: A method for calculating a PCI margin associated with a loading pattern of a nuclear reactor including a core into which fuel assemblies are loaded according to the loading pattern is implemented by an electronic system. The fuel assemblies include fuel rods each including fuel pellets of nuclear fuel and a cladding surrounding the pellets. This method includes calculating (100) a reference principal PCI margin for a reference loading pattern of the fuel assemblies in the core; calculating (110) a reference secondary PCI margin for the reference pattern; calculating (120) a modified secondary PCI margin for a modified loading pattern of the fuel assemblies in the core, and calculating (130) a modified principal PCI margin for the modified pattern, depending on a comparison of the modified secondary PCI margin with the reference secondary PCI margin.

Abstract: A method for calculating a PCI margin associated with a loading pattern of a nuclear reactor including a core into which fuel assemblies are loaded according to the loading pattern is implemented by an electronic system. The fuel assemblies include fuel rods each including fuel pellets of nuclear fuel and a cladding surrounding the pellets. This method includes calculating a reference principal PCI margin for a reference loading pattern of the fuel assemblies in the core; calculating a reference secondary PCI margin for the reference pattern; calculating a modified secondary PCI margin for a modified loading pattern of the fuel assemblies in the core, and calculating a modified principal PCI margin for the modified pattern, depending on a comparison of the modified secondary PCI margin with the reference secondary PCI margin.

Abstract: A method (90) for determining at least one threshold value of at least one operating parameter of a nuclear reactor is implemented by an electronic determination system and includes the steps of determining (100) a first threshold value of a respective operating parameter for an operation of the reactor at a first power; and determining (110) a second threshold value of said parameter for an operation of the reactor at a second power. The operation at the lower power of the first and second powers is an operation continued for a duration of at least 8 hours over a 24-hour sliding window. The method also includes determining (120) a third threshold value of said parameter for an operation of the reactor at a third power between the first power and the second power.

Abstract: A method for calculating a PCI margin associated with a loading pattern of a nuclear reactor including a core into which fuel assemblies are loaded according to the loading pattern is implemented by an electronic system. The fuel assemblies include fuel rods each including fuel pellets of nuclear fuel and a cladding surrounding the pellets. This method includes calculating (100) a reference principal PCI margin for a reference loading pattern of the fuel assemblies in the core; calculating (110) a reference secondary PCI margin for the reference pattern; calculating (120) a modified secondary PCI margin for a modified loading pattern of the fuel assemblies in the core, and calculating (130) a modified principal PCI margin for the modified pattern, depending on a comparison of the modified secondary PCI margin with the reference secondary PCI margin.

Abstract: A method involving periodic implementation, during the same operating cycle of the reactor, the method including following steps of: a) calculating, from measurements provided by sensors present in the reactor, the three-dimensional distribution of the local power in the core, b) simulating at least one accidental transient occurrence of power applied to the calculated three-dimensional distribution of local power, c) identifying, using thermomechanical calculations, at least one rod which is the most likely to be subject to a fracture of the cladding thereof during the simulated transient occurrence of power, and d) determining, using thermomechanical calculations on the rod identified, the value of the parameter which is representative of the operability of the reactor.

Abstract: A burner system for a fuel-burning fireplace having a fuel container with at least one aperture for combusting the fuel contained therein and an adjustable flame regulator for regulating a size of the flame. The flame regulator comprises a shutter for covering the aperture having a shape corresponding to the aperture, the shutter being variably adjustable between a first position (covered aperture) and a second position (exposed aperture); a handle extending from the burner system for variably adjusting the shutter; and a connecting member for connecting the shutter to the handle, the connecting member being secured to at least two extremities of the shutter; wherein movement of the handle allows a balanced movement of the shutter over the aperture.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating wounds are provided. The compositions include cyclic analogues of histatin (5).

Abstract: A method for selecting a loading map for a nuclear reactor core including the following steps: a) providing production data relating to the nuclear fuel assemblies, b) providing neutron data which are representative of the operation of the core, c) calculating the three-dimensional distribution of the local power in the core, d) calculating the extreme value reached by at least one thermomechanical parameter within the nuclear fuel assemblies, and e) selecting, in accordance with the extreme values calculated, a loading map from the loading maps envisaged. A system, computer program and storage medium for selecting a loading map for a nuclear reactor.

Abstract: A tool for assisting in cutting the conductors of an electrical cable to a precise length includes a body, the body being pierced with a channel which is orthogonal to a reference face and which is equipped with a shoulder. The distance between the shoulder and the reference face is equal to the desired length of the end portions of the conductors of the electrical cable outside the outer insulating sheath thereof.

Abstract: A method involving periodic implementation, during the same operating cycle of the reactor, the method including following steps of: a) calculating, from measurements provided by sensors present in the reactor, the three-dimensional distribution of the local power in the core, b) simulating at least one accidental transient occurrence of power applied to the calculated three-dimensional distribution of local power, c) identifying, using thermomechanical calculations, at least one rod which is the most likely to be subject to a fracture of the cladding thereof during the simulated transient occurrence of power, and d) determining, using thermomechanical calculations on the rod identified, the value of the parameter which is representative of the operability of the reactor.

Abstract: Provided are novel compositions and therapeutic methods for treating bacterial and fungal disease with cyclic analogues of histatin. The cyclic analogues of histatin are advantageously more potent but less toxic than currently used anti-microbial agents. In addition, compositions comprising the cyclic analogue with other anti-microbial agents such as azole compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: Biomarkers associated with preeclampsia were identified. Nine proteins were identified as being differentially regulated between the control and the under 28-weeks preeclamptic samples. Similarly three proteins were identified as being differentially regulated between the control and the over 28-weeks preeclamptic samples. These 12 proteins can be used as potential biomarkers in the diagnosing and prognosing of preeclampsia.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool for assisting in cutting the conductors of a n electrical cable to a precise length. According to the invention, the tool (T) consists of a body (8), said body being pierced with a channel (10) which is orthogonal to a reference face (9) and which is equipped with a shoulder (11). The distance (D) between the shoulder (11) and the reference face (9) is equal to the desired length of the end portions of the conductors of the electrical cable outside the outer insulating sheath thereof.

Abstract: Cyclic analogues of histatin H-5, having from about 7-20 amino acid units exhibiting substantial homology to histatin H-5, and having a cyclic portion of from 5-16 of the amino acid units, have been found to exhibit enhanced bio-activity against a variety of different microorganisms. The cyclic structure is imparted by replacement of naturally occurring amino acids in histatin-5 sequences by, for example, by cysteine units, so as to cause cyclization through formation of disulfide bridges.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hollow fibre-reinforced plastic body comprising a curable resin-impregnated winding of high-strength fibres. To provide a strong hollow fibre-reinforced plastic body having a quick-to-make wall thickness the invention proposes that a double-walled shell which surrounds the hollow body interior is made by a first winding of one or more tapes of an uncut double pile cloth having a spaced-apart top cloth and bottom cloth and also binding pile threads which is covered by an outer winding, the windings being impregnated with a curable resin.