Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Creativity and narrative engagement of literary texts translated by translators and neural machine translation (CREAMT)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Individual Fellowships (IF)-Standard European Fellowships
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Social Sciences and Humanities
Countries involved: Netherlands
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2019, 2019)
Start date: 2020-09-01
End date: 2022-08-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 175572.48
EU funding (EUR): 175572.48
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Artificial Intelligence and Neural Machine Translation (MT) are at the forefront of the technology advances and are becoming ubiquitous in society. As automation increases, creativity is continuously referred as the characteristic that will differentiate us from machines. However, there is a need to understand what is meant by creativity in different contexts, and how technology impacts society in this regard. Focusing on the textual elements that determine creativity in translated literary texts and the reader experience, CREAMT uses a novel, interdisciplinary approach to assess how effective MT is in literary translation considering the ultimate user: the reader. Research has shed some light on the usability of MT in literary texts showing that it might help translators, when it comes to productivity. However, translators’ perception is that the “more creative” the literary text, the less useful MT is. But can we quantify the creativity in texts translated by humans as opposed to those produced with the aid of machines? And what is the reader’s experience when faced with machine-translated texts? Do users exposed to different translation modalities have different reading experiences? With this fellowship, I will analyse the creative aspect of literary texts translated using three modalities: MT, human translation and MT post-editing. CREAMT will quantify the reader’s experience using methodologies from Psychology, Communication and Literary Studies. This fellowship will take place in the Computational Linguistics group in the Faculty of Arts at University of Groningen under the supervision of Dr. Antonio Toral who is leading the research on MT applied to literary texts. I have also planned a one-month secondment at the Film, Media and Visual Studies at University of Augsburg with the supervision of Prof. Helena Bilandzic who is an expert in the field of narrative experience and persuasion focusing mostly on entertainment narratives.

Keywords: neural machine translation,narrative engagement,creativity,creative shifts,literary translation,translation,studies,computational linguistics,digital humanities
High-Speed Architectural Simulation of ARM-based Systems (Sniper-ARM)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Proof of concept grants
Action type: ERC actions
Countries involved: Belgium
Call: ERC Proof of Concept Grant (ERC-2015-PoC, 2015)
Start date: 2016-10-01
End date: 2018-03-31
Duration (months): 18.0
Total project cost (EUR): 150000.0
EU funding (EUR): 150000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The goal of this project is to extend the Sniper architectural simulator, previously developed at Ghent University, towards ARM-based systems. Sniper is shown to be fast, accurate and low-complexity for x86 multicore systems; and it is widely used in academia, as well as in industry for high-performance computing processor systems. This project will enhance Sniper to support ARM-based systems and will explore innovation opportunities in the embedded and mobile markets.

Keywords: computer system,multicore,simulation,embedded market,sniper
Platform Labor: Digital transformations of work and livelihood in post-welfare societies (PLABOR)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Starting grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: The Social World and Its Diversity
Panel description: Sociology, social psychology, social anthropology, education sciences, communication studies
Countries involved: Netherlands
Call: ERC Starting Grant (ERC-2017-STG, 2017)
Start date: 2018-02-01
End date: 2023-06-30
Duration (months): 65.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1403250.0
EU funding (EUR): 1403250.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Digital platforms like Uber and Airbnb are transforming how people work, create and share value, and sustain themselves in their everyday lives. As such, platforms are becoming increasingly ubiquitous as new institutional actors that redraw relations between civil society, the market, and the state. Yet, as many scholars have shown, such relations have historically been shaped by pervasive gender, class, and racial subordination. It is therefore crucial to ask to what extent platforms, as new sites of capital accumulation, governance, and norm-making, remediate existing inequalities and if/how they also generate new vulnerabilities or tools for empowerment. Accordingly, this research project aims to determine how digital platforms are reconfiguring the gendered, classed, and racialized organization of labor and social reproduction in post-welfare societies. To achieve this aim, three objectives have to be met: • determining how on-demand labor platforms distribute new opportunities and vulnerabilities for workers along gender, class, and racial lines; • determining how digital platforms create new solutions and challenges for the gendered, classed, and racialized problem of social reproduction in post-welfare societies; • determining which policy and legal issues arise when labor and social reproduction are increasingly organized through platforms and identifying ways to tackle these issues. These objectives will be met through a cross-national comparative study that examines how platforms operate in three quickly growing and distinct tech hubs: Amsterdam, Berlin, and New York City. To organize this transatlantic study an innovative research platform will be developed and implemented, which enables (1) participatory research, (2) international scholarly collaboration and stakeholder engagement, and (3) the dissemination and discussion of research findings. The participatory research will combine ethnography and methods from software studies.

Keywords: digital platforms,on demand economy,sharing economy,labor,labor rights,future of work,value,ethnography,inequality,gender,race,class,social reproduction
REdox fLow batteriEs powered by eCo-maTeRiAls (ELECTRA)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Individual Fellowships (IF)-Standard European Fellowships
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Chemistry
Countries involved: Spain
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2020, 2020)
Start date: 2022-03-01
End date: 2024-02-29
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 160932.48
EU funding (EUR): 160932.48
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Novel materials and developments for Energy Storage applications are the most active and successful research topics in Europe. Redox flow batteries (RFBs) are the only option for the implementation of the intermittent renewable energy as they promise long lifespam in a design with independently energy/powers output. However, the bottleneck to realize this energy scenario is the lack of stable and inexpensive components, which substantially breaks the energy storage/power limits. Thus, we propose to investigate a family of earth-abundant and recyclable materials, based on transition metal oxyanions clusters (polyoxometalates, POMs). This appealing alternative provides fast multi-electron transfer processes, offering excess of capacity in a reversible and stable fashion. Our research program involves the creation of electron-rich POMs structures based on W and Mo atoms in a low-cost synthesis process, suitable for large production. We will fabricate a large family of POMs, modulating their redox properties through the composition and electron delocalization properties. These features will maximize the energy density values through the implementation of POMs in the RFB, which will be tested into configurations: (1) POMs as redox active specie, and (2) POMs as charge carrier to solid active material confined in the tank. This intriguing and disruptive approach allows 10-fold energy density values in comparison with conventional RFBs. Additionally, the implementation of POMs molecules as active centers into innovative freestanding electrodes, with sophisticated architectures will surpasses the power values, though the suppression of side reaction as well as enhanced electrochemical activity. The reaction mechanism for the multi-electron transfer process at these interfaces will be completely understood and therefore controlled by the optimization of materials. The outcomes of this work will include next generation of RFB with unprecedent energy and power values targeted

Keywords: energy storage,flow batteries,electrochemistry,electrocatalyst,efficiency
Predictable Flexible Molten Salts Solar Power Plant (PreFlexMS)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Societal Challenges
Programme: Secure, clean and efficient energy
Theme: Low-cost, low-carbon energy supply
Action type: Innovation actions
Countries involved: Germany,Italy,Spain,Germany,Spain,Poland,Switzerland,Poland,Slovakia,France,Portugal
Call: Demonstration of renewable electricity and heating/cooling technologies (H2020-LCE-2014-2, 2014)
Start date: 2015-06-01
End date: 2018-05-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 17688612.8
EU funding (EUR): 14362194.2
Participants: 16
Project status: CLOSED

Predictability and flexibility are key enablers to increase CSP penetration in the energy mix by a) increasing dispatchability b) making CSP less/not reliant on subsidies c) supporting stable grid operation d) enabling operators to access new revenue streams (electricity trading, ancillary services). Today CSP plants with molten salt storage only partly achieve these objectives. Key enabling technologies to be demonstrated and introduced in the market are 1) design and operation of molten salt once-through steam generator – This will allow fully flexible plant operation; 2) design and implementation of integrated weather forecasting and dispatch optimization – This will allow optimal management of the energy storage to maximize revenues while respecting constraints/commitments (e.g. to the grid). Towards 1), an innovative design approach is proposed, integrating process and equipment design with dynamic simulation of the system. Proven technologies in separate fields (molten salt ; once-through steam generator ; optimum control) will be for the first time integrated and demonstrated. Towards 2), different approaches to DNI forecasting (direct; mesoscale models) will be integrated to extend geographical coverage and improve reliability. Dispatch optimization under conditions of uncertainty (weather forecast) and perturbations (e.g. grid support requests) will be developed. Furthermore, automatic plant performance characterization by machine learning will be implemented to ensure a real optimum is achieved. For succesfull market introduction, a down-scale pilot will be realized. Here, integrated operation of once-through steam generator, weather forecast and dispatch optimization will be demonstrated. CSP will undergo large growth in developing markets, where grid constraints and market liberalization will play a role. Developint these key-enabling technologies will put european industries in the position to compete at the forefront in the market worldwide.

Keywords: energy storage,molten salt,once through steam generator,dispatchability,flexible and predictable solar power,dispatch optimization,weather forecasting,dni forecasting,integrated forecast
Identification of promoters and enhancers specific for inflammatory bowel disease and its subtypes (IPEIBD)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Individual Fellowships (IF)-Standard European Fellowships
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Life Sciences
Countries involved: Denmark
Call: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF-EF) (H2020-MSCA-IF-2014, 2014)
Start date: 2015-06-01
End date: 2017-11-29
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 212194.8
EU funding (EUR): 212194.8
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) comprises two main types of intestinal disorders: Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). The incidence and prevalence of IBD is highest in Europe and North America (incidence up to 24 per 100,000 person-years). IBD is not well-understood on a molecular level, and is challenging to diagnose correctly. As the disease is chronic, patients typically require life-long treatment, often with very expensive biological drugs, which are not always effective. Thus, there is a need to increase our understanding the disease, and develop better diagnostic methods so that the correct medication can be applied. In this project we will analyze a unique emerging dataset of controlled gut biopsies taken from a large number of both UC, CD and healthy individuals (109 total) subjected to a unique RNA sequencing technology – CAGE – that can identify novel gene isoforms, transcribed enhancers and non-coding RNAs. As shown in our pilot study, such RNA has great potential as diagnostic biomarkers or even drug targets. The most significant RNA predictors for different IBD subgroups will be used as targets to develop diagnostic kits that will be validated, and ultimately applied, in a clinical setting. The host group of professor Sandelin has set up the CAGE technology that will be used for this analysis and the researcher, Dr Vitezic, did her PhD work on the analysis of data from this technology including human tissue samples while in Japan. The project is involving excellent academic and clinical environments and the applicant will spend time in both. This is a unique clinical genomics proposal focusing novel technology and European strengths, targeting a growing medical problem. Thus, it fits perfectly with the goals for the IF and Horizon 2020.

Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease,ulcerative colitis,crohn s disease,transcriptomics,promoter,enhancer
5G HEalth AquacultuRe and Transport validation trials (5G-HEART)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Industrial Leadership
Programme: Information and Communication Technologies
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: Germany,Ireland,Ireland,Norway,Greece,Norway,Finland,Greece,Greece,Croatia,Norway,Greece,Finland,France,Netherlands,Netherlands,Netherlands,United Kingdom,United Kingdom,United Kingdom
Call: Advanced 5G validation trials across multiple vertical industries (H2020-ICT-2018-3, 2018)
Start date: 2019-06-01
End date: 2022-11-30
Duration (months): 42.0
Total project cost (EUR): 14322073.75
EU funding (EUR): 14322073.75
Participants: 25
Project status: CLOSED

Healthcare, transport and food verticals are hugely important in Europe, in terms of jobs, size (collectively surpassing €3Trillion) and export trade. Moreover, they are vital from a social perspective, for better patient outcomes, safer transportation and safer and more sustainable food production. 5G is important for these verticals, in terms of improvements for utility, efficient processes, safety among others. 5G-HEART (validation trials) will focus on these vital vertical use-cases of healthcare, transport and aquaculture. In the health area, 5G-HEART will validate pillcams for automatic detection in screening of colon cancer and vital-sign patches with advanced geo-localization as well as 5G AR/VR paramedic services. In the transport area, 5G-HEART will validate autonomous/assisted/remote driving and vehicle data services. Regarding food, focus will be on 5G-based transformation of aquaculture sector (worldwide importance for Norway, Greece, Ireland). The infrastructure shared by the verticals, will host important innovations: slicing as a service; resource orchestration in access/core and cloud/edge segments with live user environments. Novel applications and devices (e.g. underwater drones, car components, healthcare devices) will be devised. Trials will run on sites of 5G-Vinni (Oslo), 5Genesis (Surrey), 5G-EVE (Athens), as well as Oulu and Groningen, which will be integrated to form a powerful and sustainable platform where slice concurrency will be validated at scale. The consortium includes major vertical players, research/academic institutions and SMEs. Partners have proven know-how in 5G, vertical applications, standardisation, business modelling, prototyping, trials, demonstrations. 5G-HEART KPI validation ensures improved healthcare, public safety, farm management and business models in a 5G market, stimulating huge business opportunities within and beyond the project.

Keywords: 5g verticals,network slicing,healthcare,transport,aquaculture
When a Mafia Dies: the Criminogenic Effects of the Fight against Organised Crime (JEOC)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Individual Fellowships (IF)-Global Fellowships
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Social Sciences and Humanities
Countries involved: United Kingdom,Japan
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2020, 2020)
Start date: 2021-10-18
End date: 2024-12-03
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 279228.48
EU funding (EUR): 279228.48
Participants: 2
Project status: SIGNED

This project addresses the question of what happens when mafias are weakened, focussing on Japan and Italy. According to Diego Gambetta’s protection framework, which was expanded by Federico Varese, mafias replace the state in the everyday life of the local communities in which they operate. Indeed, both the Italian mafias and the Japanese yakuza have exerted control over local communities, providing extra-legal protection and limiting the scope of ordinary criminality. Over the past fifty years, the struggle between mafias and the state has threatened democratic institutions and impacted the relationship between the state and society, prompting the state to introduce increasingly severe anti-organised crime (OC) legislation, which contributed to the weakening of these groups. While considerable efforts have been invested in this conflict, little research has addressed what happens when these policies are successful. The overall objective of the study is to identify the criminogenic effects resulting from the power vacuum left by a declining mafia, by: 1) analysing what determines the decline of a mafia in advanced liberal economies; 2) determining the socio-structural factors that favour the rise of new forms of criminality; 3) identifying the structure and modus operandi of the actors who take up the governing role in the markets previously monopolised by a mafia; 4) theorising an interdisciplinary approach to understand the long-term effects of the fight against OC; 5) suggesting anti-OC policies that empower civil society. JEOC will employ traditional archival, ethnographical, and visual research based on established research networks in Japan and Italy. The outputs will include a monograph on post-mafia governance and insurgent OCGs, a journal article on research methods, an open-access English database with a photo exhibition, and a photo book.

Keywords: criminology,sociology,organised crime,japan
GridEye application on optimal multi-energy system management and optimal grid reconfiguration as flexibility tools (MNRG)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Individual Fellowships (IF)-Society and Enterprise panel
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Information Science and Engineering
Countries involved: Switzerland
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2020, 2020)
Start date: 2021-06-01
End date: 2023-05-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 203149.44
EU funding (EUR): 203149.44
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

To achieve deep emission reductions in the European energy sector and in the heating sector in particular, stronger cross-sectoral linkages among the different energy carriers are needed. The main objective of proposed MNRG is improving operational flexibility by presenting a comprehensive digitalized, distributed and real-time monitoring of heat, mobility and electricity energy sectors which is required to deal with the uncertainty and variability of growing renewable resources and mobility. The main novelties of this project are: 1) MNRG provides an easy deployment and paired with unprecedented modularity for interconnected multi-energy systems by using GridEye's edge computing capabilities. 2) MNRG introduces a more practical way to manage and respond to the complex needs of the multi-energy systems in the presence of numerous energy components and devices. 3) The impact of DERs and EVs on the quality of energy sectors will be monitored in real-time and the flexibility in the operation of CHPs, use of reactive power controlling devices such as SVR and storage capacity of heat network will be considered as alternatives for technical challenges. 4) Real-time preventive and corrective actions based on dynamic feeder reconfiguration against over-voltage and congestion in the grid will be addressed. To determine network topologies optimally, methods based on machine learning or mathematical techniques will be implemented. 5) By MNRG, the behavior of feeders and transformers that are utilized by DERs and EVs will be predicted for DSO’s usage. In this regard, MNRG feeding by updated forecasts based on mathematical methods, like, ARIMA and deep learning methods, such as DRL and LSTM, will provide corrective and preventive actions. 6) MNRG can provide robust strategies for DSOs by using uncertainty modelling techniques such as robust optimization to tackle the volatility of uncertain parameters.

Keywords: multi energy systems,flexibility management,reconfiguration,forcasting