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Letter from Sam Sims, Pontiac, Illinois, to Clara P. Sims, Elgin, Illinois, May 26, 1909
No full textOne typewritten letter from Sam Sims of Pontiac, Illinois, to his wife Clara, who is away on a visit in Elgin, Illinois. He wrote with updates of various friends and family members
Richard-Sims/Sims_2023_Bergmann_pCO2: v1.0.0-Publication
No full textCode used as in Sims, R. P., Ahmed, M., Butterworth, B. J., Duke, P. J., Gonski, S. F., Jones, S. F., Brown, K. A., Mundy, C. J., Williams, W. J., and Else, B. G. T.: High interannual surface pCO2 variability in the Southern Canadian Arctic Archipelago's Kitikmeot Sea, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2022-710, 2023
Richard-Sims/Else_2022_Variability_in_sea_ice_carbonate_chemistry: v1.0.0 Publication
No full text<p>Code associated with Else, B. G. T., Cranch, A., Sims, R. P., Jones, S., Dalman, L. A., Mundy, C. J., Segal, R. A., Scharien, R. K., and Guha, T.: Variability in sea ice carbonate chemistry: A case study comparing the importance of ikaite precipitation, bottom ice algae, and currents across an invisible polynya, The Cryosphere</p>
Richard-Sims/Sims_2023_OceanSODA-UNEXE: v1.0.0
No full textThis code relates to
Sims, R. P., Holding, T. M., Land, P. E., Piolle, J.-F., Green, H. L., and Shutler, J. D.: OceanSODA-UNEXE: A multi-year gridded Amazon and Congo River outflow surface ocean carbonate system dataset, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-2022-294, 2023
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in Underground Mines - The SIMS and NEXGEN SIMS projects [Elektronisk resurs] : [Batterimaskiner i underjordsgruvorna – SIMS och NEXGEN SIMS projekten]
No full textAtt ersätta dieselmaskiner med elfordon i underjordsgruvor har identifierats av gruvindustrin som ett kritiskt steg för att förbättra arbetsmiljön genom att minska dieselavgaser, samtidigt som man sänker elkostnaden för gruvventilation genom att minska behovet och minska utsläppen av växthusgaser. Alla dessa är viktiga krav för att uppnå en hållbar framtida gruvbrytning under jord, inklusive ett mål om noll koldioxidutsläpp och en mycket låg koncentration av atmosfäriska föroreningar på arbetsplatser.Av alla typer av elfordon är batterimaskiner (Battery Electric Vehicles – BEVs på engelska) den mest lämpliga för underjordiska gruvdrift på grund av sin flexibilitet. Med den senaste utvecklingen inom batteriteknologi har tillförlitliga BEVs tillverkats sedan 2016. En undersökning måste dock göras för att säkerställa att de introduceras smidigt i den operativa verksamheten. Därför har Europeiska unionen (EU) finansierat två projekt, nämligen SIMS och NEXGEN SIMS där flera BEVs ska utvärderas vid flera gruvor inom EU. Den här artikeln beskriver några resultat av dessa försök som bland annat inkluderar förbättring av arbetsmiljön, förbrukningen av elkraft samt hur tekniken uppfattas av operativ personal och ledning. Studien omfattar resultat från intervjuer av verksamheter utanför EU-projektet.Replacing diesel machines with electric vehicles in underground mines has been widely acknowledged by the mining industry as a critical step to improve working conditions by reducing diesel exhaust contaminants, whilst also lowering mine ventilation electrical power cost by reducing mine airflow requirement and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. All of these are major requirements to achieve sustainable future underground mining practices, including a target of zero carbon emissions and a very low concentration of atmospheric contaminants in workplaces.Among all types of electric vehicles, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) is the most suitable for underground mining application due to its flexibility. With the recent developments in battery technology, reliable BEVs have been manufactured since 2016. However, an investigation must be carried out to ensure their smooth introduction. Therefore, the European Union (EU) has funded two projects namely SIMS and NEXGEN SIMS where several BEVs were trialled at several EU mines. This paper outlines some results of these trials which include, among others, improvement of working conditions, power consumption, perception of the mineworkers, and perception of the mine management. Moreover, perception of the management of mines that are not part of the project consortium but have trialled BEVs is also outlined in this paper.</p
sims-lab/CapCruncher: v0.3.5
No full textWhat's Changed
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<li>feat: enable pileups with multiple viewpoint bins by @alsmith151 in <a href="https://github.com/sims-lab/CapCruncher/pull/202">https://github.com/sims-lab/CapCruncher/pull/202</a></li>
<li>feat: add validation during pipeline run by @alsmith151 in <a href="https://github.com/sims-lab/CapCruncher/pull/203">https://github.com/sims-lab/CapCruncher/pull/203</a></li>
<li>fix: oom when counting by @alsmith151 in <a href="https://github.com/sims-lab/CapCruncher/pull/204">https://github.com/sims-lab/CapCruncher/pull/204</a></li>
<li>chore: clean-up repo by @alsmith151 in <a href="https://github.com/sims-lab/CapCruncher/pull/196">https://github.com/sims-lab/CapCruncher/pull/196</a></li>
<li>build(deps): Update plotly requirement from <=5.10.0,>5.0.0 to >5.0.0,<=5.17.0 by @dependabot in <a href="https://github.com/sims-lab/CapCruncher/pull/209">https://github.com/sims-lab/CapCruncher/pull/209</a></li>
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Additional
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<li>capcruncher-tools now no longer an optional dependency. Full integration into the package has been performed</li>
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<p><strong>Full Changelog</strong>: <a href="https://github.com/sims-lab/CapCruncher/compare/v0.3.4...v0.3.5">https://github.com/sims-lab/CapCruncher/compare/v0.3.4...v0.3.5</a></p>
Monoportula P. A. Sims & D. M. Williams, nov. gen.
No full text<i>Monoportula</i> P.A.Sims & D.M.Williams nov. gen. <p> <b>Registration</b>: http://phycobank.org/103661</p> <p> Type species:— <i>Monoportula uralensis</i> (Strelnikova) P.A.Sims & D.M.Williams nov. comb.</p> <p>Frustules cylindrical, valve face circular, flat. Valve face bordered by expanded marginal ridge separating it from vertical mantle. Areolae poroid, on valve face arranged in interrupted radial and sub-radial rows extending from off-centre hyaline area from which a stout spine extends. Scattered spinules cover valve face disturbing areolar arrangement. Mantle areolae in vertical rows situated between hyaline marginal ridge and hyaline valve margin. Mantle areolae covered by network of anastomosing costae. Internally areolae sunk in rows between hyaline ribs, areolae becoming more numerous towards valve margin. One (1) rimoportula present, its external opening through stout tube expanded at its summit, internally as slit between raised lips.</p>Published as part of <i>Williams, David M., Sims, Pat A. & Witkowski, Jakub, 2023, Notes on the rare Cretaceous species Syndetocystis uralensis Strelnikova leading to the description of a new monotypic genus Monoportula P. A. Sims et D. M. Williams nov. gen., pp. 219-224 in Phytotaxa 595 (2)</i> on page 220, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.595.2.8, <a href="http://zenodo.org/record/7905940">http://zenodo.org/record/7905940</a>
Sim-biosis : di-simulando "The Sims"
No full textThe Sims (2000-2003) is a fascinating computer game that allows the user to simulate human behaviour and the triviality of everyday interactions. This essay makes sense of the appeal of what superficially looks like a virtual dollhouse. The researchers conclude that The Sims is an example of a new form of interactive narrative that allows the user to play an array of possible roles: spectator, player and intertextual author
Implementation of the 'Sapere Migliora' information aid for newly diagnosed people with multiple sclerosis in routine clinical practice: a late-phase controlled trial.
No full textBACKGROUND:
The SIMS-Trial showed that the 'Sapere Migliora' information aid (IA) for newly diagnosed people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) effectively improved patient knowledge and satisfaction with care.
OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of this paper are to assess the effectiveness of the IA in clinical practice and to compare the whole IA with the take-home booklet/website component alone.
METHODS:
After updating the IA and replacing the CD with a website, a prospective, open-label non-randomised controlled trial compared the whole IA (group A, five SIMS-Trial centres) to take-home (group B, 16 centres). One month after the intervention, participants completed the MS Knowledge Questionnaire (MSKQ), care satisfaction questionnaire (COSM-R) (primary study outcomes), Hospital and Anxiety Depression Scale, and ad hoc questionnaire appraising the IA.
RESULTS:
We enrolled 159 newly diagnosed PwMS (May 2012-March 2013). Drop-outs were four of 77 (5%, group A) and 11/82 (13%, group B). Primary endpoint (highest tertile both for MSKQ and COSM-R section 2 scores) was achieved by 38/77 (49%) group A and 33/82 (40%) group B (p = 0.25). Attainment of secondary outcomes was also similar between groups.
CONCLUSIONS:
This study shows that the entire IA is not superior to the booklet/website alone, and that both are comparable in efficacy to the intervention arm of the SIMS-Trial
A randomized controlled trial comparing three vaginal kits of single-incision mini-slings for stress urinary incontinence: surgical data
No full textOBJECTIVE:
Single-incision mini-slings (SIMS) are new minimally invasive devices used for female stress urinary incontinence (SUI). To date, several SIMS are available, but few and uncontrolled comparative data have assessed their safety and feasibility. The aim of the present clinical study was to compare three different SIMS in an ambulatory setting.
STUDY DESIGN:
One hundred and twenty patients with SUI were randomized to receive three SIMS: Ajust, MiniArc, and TVT Secur System. Surgical data were compared.
RESULTS:
Significantly (P<0.05) lower surgical difficulty and higher patient satisfaction were detected in the MiniArc group when compared to the Ajust and TVT Secur System groups. A significantly (P<0.05) higher feasibility under local anesthesia and in ambulatory setting was also detected for the MiniArc group. The overall complication rate was significantly (P<0.05) lower in the MiniArc group than in the TVT Secur System group.
CONCLUSIONS:
MiniArc is simpler to insert under local anesthesia and in an ambulatory setting. It is safer than the TVT Secur System, and is related to higher patient satisfaction
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