Dragon09/odtu_chatbot huggingface dataset:
the photoreactivity of artistic pigments from the preservation of historical paintings to new opportunities as singlet oxygen generators

singlet oxygen so is one of the reactive oxygen species known for being a strong oxidant there are materials called so generators that produce so under light exposure and in presence of oxygen so generators can be found even among the pigments used in historical paintings so has a huge impact in the preservation of these historical paintings since it reacts with the binding media and other artistic pigments causing degradation processes that compromises their integritythe main goal of the photoelectroart project is to understand i the photoreactivity of artistic pigments that generate so ii the impact of the environment and microenvironment in the amount of so emitted by these substances and iii how this can be applied to improve the preservation of historical paintings containing so generator pigments to achieve this photoelectroart will exploit a highly interdisciplinary methodological process based on photoelectrochemistry and infrared spectroscopy including ir nanospectroscopyresults will have a major impact in the understanding of the role of the so emitted by the pigments in the alterations of the historical paintings where these are found providing a detailed knowledge of the degradation reactions throughout the paintings history and helping to find suitable mitigation actions to preserve the cultural heritage additionally the results will provide new information on the conditions that boost the generation of so from those pigments this new knowledge will contribute to the development of innovative applications in fields where a high production of so is needed such as treatment of wastewaters and medical therapies
safety analysis of smr with passive mitigation strategies severe accident

small modular reactors smr are one of the key options for the nearterm deployment of new nuclear reactors currently in europe there is a growing interest towards the deployment of smrs and several activities are underway in many countries preparing for possible licensing needs in particular integral pressurized water reactor ipwr are ready to be licensed as new builds because they start from the wellproven and established large light water reactor lwr technology incorporate their operational plant experiencefeedback and include moderate evolutionary design modifications to increase the inherent safety of the plant however despite the reinforcement of the first three levels of the defenceindepth did eg with the adoption of passive safety systems a sound demonstration of ipwr ability to address severe accidents sa should be carried out did levels 45 the main objectives of the project will be to transfer and adapt such knowledge and knowhow to ipwr in view of the european sa and emergency planning zone epz analyses the main elements considered are i the identification of plausible sa scenarios for ipwrs with the related conditions in the vessel and in the containment ii the study of the applicability of the existing experimental databases to ipwr and identify new experimental needs iii the assessment of the capability of internationally recognized european and noneuropean computational tools largely used in europe to describe the behaviour of the most promising ipwr designs during sa scenarios and iv the prediction of the resulting radiological impact on and offsite taking into account special sa mitigationmanagement strategies the expected outcomes of the project will help speeding up the licensing of ipwrs in europe as well as the siting processes of these reactors in light of their possible use near densely populated areas
doctorate career development and mobility studentships in medical device research and advancements enhancing the cram industryacademia training initiative

a major limitation for the introduction of novel medical devices to the market is the gap between research outputs and industry interactions innovations arising from academic institutions are rarely well aligned with commercial requirements eg regulatory pricing patient needs this impedes the efficient development of medical devices which increases the time for innovations to reach patients the medical device doctoral programme meddevdoc will address this gap by providing worldclass research and training to 25 doctoral students these students will be highly employable crossborder and sector capable of driving innovation in the european medtech ecosystemmeddevdoc is aligned with the eu principles for innovative doctoral training as well as the eu charter and code and the salzburg recommendations novel aspects of meddevdoc include a personal career development plan which gives students a strong sense of ownership of their own career a focus on sustainable laboratory practice by exploiting nuigs position as the first in europe to be awarded a green lab certification and extensive training in public engagement through the internationally recognised education and public engagement programme which is supported by experts such as teachers filmmakers and artists the university of galway nuig is uniquely positioned to deliver meddevdoc due to its position as headquarters of the cram network cram is the national science foundation ireland research centre for medical devices created by the irish government to close the gap between research and industry in the medical device field nuig will work together with the 8 other highquality academic centres within the cram network as well as 14 industry partners to implement meddevdoc upon completion of the 60month programme the next generation of entrepreneurialmultidisciplinary and creative innovators in the field of medical devices will be ready
anticipating the impact of armed conflict on human development

armed conflict is human development in reverse the full scale of conflicts impacts remains unknown however and fragmentation of research into multiple academic fields limits our understanding this multidisciplinary project brings together scholars from economics epidemiology political science and conflict research to study the impacts in much more detail and comprehensiveness than earlier studies it takes a risk analysis perspective assessing the expected impact as a function of hazard exposure and vulnerability and consider effects at both the macro and micro level on economies health and political institutions it will model exposure to conflict events by accounting for how effects of observed overt violence are transmitted to locations far from the violence itself and over time identify conditions that make local communities marginalized groups and women particularly vulnerable to the effects and study how conflict increases their vulnerability to other shocks such as natural disasters the objective of the project is to model hazard as a probability distribution over the predicted number of direct deaths from violence in locations across the world exposure as a model for how local populations will be affected by this likely violence and vulnerability how exposure is translated into adverse human development impact for these populations the results will be coordinated in the form of a monthly updated earlywarning system expanding the wellestablished views model to also alert observers to particularly detrimental occurrences of violence throughout the project will study how the various impacts and vulnerabilities identified work to reinforce each other and formulate policy recommendations for parties seeking to reduce the impact on human development
bioinspired uav swarm flocking guided by informationtheoretic principles

autonomous uav swarms emerge as a disruptive technology with impact on many areas of our life from monitoring key ecosystems and hazardous environments to enabling advanced data insights however creating large decentralized uav swarms with synchronized flocking behavior and autonomous collision avoidance is a challenge this project aims to develop a holistic framework for supporting the design of uav swarms based on generic informationtheoretic principles empowerment and relevant information complemented with the bioinspired influential neighbourhood principle the key objectives are to design locally optimized control mechanisms guiding the collective motion and to provide theoretical measures for realtime characterization of swarm cohesion the influential neighborhoods theory provides an efficient strategy for maintaining group cohesion in the coordinated motion of animal groups it allows agents to limit their attention to a small subset of their neighbors reducing information processing and cognitive load and offers explicit and concise models that can be implemented directly empowerment models agents behaviour with the principle of keeping ones options open assuming that maximizing the future potential outcome of ones actions is a survivability driver in nature relevant information provides a measure quantifying the minimal amount of information an agent needs to process in order to achieve a certain level of utility identifying influential neighbourhoods dynamically will serve as a base for maximizing agents empowerment which will guide the uav swarm selforganized collective motion the integration of relevant information influential neighbourhood identification and empowerment maximization into a novel principled framework for optimizing agents decisionmaking will provide enablers for the future adaptive and scalable uav swarms maintaining swarm cohesion while manoeuvring in uncertain and complex dynamic environments
smartaqua4future safe

the objective of safe project is to reduce the environmental impact and improve the viability of the fw aquaculture by applying circular economy approaches to the valorisation of solid and liquid wastes from recirculating aquaculture systems ras and integthe main objective of safe project is to reduce the environmental impact and improve the viability of the fw aquaculture by applying circular economy ce approaches to the valorisation of solid and liquid wastes from recirculating aquaculture systems ras and integrated multitrophic aquaculture imta systems the economic viability of fw aquaculture will be improved through major advances in management systems and the integration of waste streams from fw aquaculture systems fwas into the aquaculture feed chain safe will enable the uptake of these solutions through local and regional scale demonstrations across the eu and will document the necessary management and governance conditions for successful transferability the multidisciplinary expertise of the consortium across a wide range of systems species and geographies will target the enhancement of species of particular biodiversity concerns such as european native crayfish we will improve the sustainability of fw aquaculture production and investigate the feasibility of diversification through the culture of underrepresented species perch and valuable crayfish species with declining populations lastly we will compare the experiences of eu fw aquaculture to chinese fwas and value chains the largest fastestgrowing and most diverse aquaculture sector in the world using mutual knowledge sharing to improve the sustainability of aquaculture in china and the eu safe through extensive dissemination activities knowledge transfer programmes training workshops and collaborative engagement with industry and stakeholders will support the development of professional skills and competencies of the fw aquaculture both within the eu and partner countries
multiphase flow optimisation strategies with industrial applications

efforts to reduce co2 emissions require innovative and technologically viable solutions to be developed technology holds the greatest potential to help society address the challenges of designing energy efficient concepts at affordable prices among the wide envelope of factors one core characteristic relevant to this proposal is the occurrence of multiphase flows which are ubiquitous in nature and industry for example hydraulic turbomachines ship propeller systems and efuel injectors are compromised by the occurrence of catastrophic cavitation in the field of power generation boiling heat transfer is the predominant energy conversion method multiphase flows for immiscible fluids seem to hold the key to the efficient design of emerging electrification technologies of the transport sector such as battery thermal management systems and proton exchange membrane fuel cells for innovative aviation propulsion systems as well as in the design of energy efficient marine vessels optimisation methods for designing efficient systems are largely missing from the relevant technological sectors mflops aspires to develop coupled multiphase flow and optimisation methods including adjoint methods and apply them to cases specified by mflopss nonacademic beneficiaries and partners this coupling of research with industry makes mflops a truly innovative network for doctoral researchers to start their career a holistic training is provided by scientists and industry leaders to facilitate the accomplishment of the scientific tasks and to apply them to industrial practice additional networking transferable skills and rigorous scientific training on the relevant topics make mflops a wellconnected cohort of future leaders with the ability to communicate across disciplines aiming to support european industries while been heavily involved in the public mandate for global co2 reduction
nanoelectromechanical infrared light for industrial and environmental sensing

the reliable and quantitative sensing of light is a fundamental task ubiquitous to modern technology the infrared ir region of the electromagnetic spectrum hosts a wealth of intriguing interactions between radiation and matter which are of particular interest for a wide range of applications including environmental biological chemical pharmaceutical and food agriculture applications because of the low energy of ir photons cryogenic cooling is required in order to reach the requisite high sensitivities in the mid and farir in our erc poc work nird we developed an uncooled ir sensor prototype based on a nanoelectromechanical system nems called nemilie which can reach unprecedented sensitivity at room temperature this radically new ir detector technology disrupts the ir detectors market with an innovative highsensitivity solution able to reduce costs and penetrate industrial markets where cryogenic cooling is uncommon and impractical opening an array of new possibilities our overall goal is to go beyond the proof of concept bring our nemilie technology to maturity and achieve market readiness thereby successfully transitioning our erc poc technology to market
healthy soil to permanent crops living labs

healthy soil is at the heart of the european green deal and one of the main targets of the mission board the eu is currently struggling with soil degradation which is undoubtedly linked to agriculture intensification thus a new soil management paradigm on soil monitoring restoration and protection must be an endeavour of farmers scientists businesses politicians and citizens livingsoill intends to respond to these challenges by establishing 5 living labs lls in pt fr es it and pl focused on permanent crops vineyards olive groves chestnuts hazelnuts and apple orchards comprising at least 50 demonstration sites and 10 lighthouses and with active participation of more than 2000 local actors these lls will focus on improving healthy soils and ecosystem services through cocreating coimplementing and cotesting digital solutions to reduce erosion improve soil structure reduce the impacts of the intensive use of fertilizers and pesticides increase water storage enhance soil biodiversity and the overall resilience of soil by promoting locally adjusted innovative solutions spreading sustainable soil management practices and enhancing soil literacy livingsoilll will contribute to the overall improvement of soil health and environmental resilience this approach applied in reallife settings will mobilize farmers farm advisors and local communities facilitating the assemblage of formal scientific knowledge with experiencebased farmers knowhow fostering a forum for the exchange of experiences and best practices livingsoilll is also designed to produce policy recommendations on best soil management practices on permanent crops to reduce erosion while promoting other soil health indicators with its approach livingsoill projects intends to contribute to creating the necessary conditions to eu be able to sustain healthy soils for future generations
engaging the league of nations in protecting turkeys minorities

the elon project aims to assess the league of nations minority protection system mps in the context of the interwar era in turkey grounded in primary archival sources this research examines the mechanics of the mps and its influence on turkeys minority policies particularly in relation to the lausanne treaty of 1923 the study augments the broader understanding of the leagues mps by bringing insights from the turkish case this research specifically delves into petitions submitted by minority individuals to the league mps adopting an interdisciplinary approach that integrates a variety of methodologies including historical and legal perspectives elons primary objectives are threefold a gather fresh data on the leagues mps operations in turkey and compile these archival materials into a minority petitions database b identify and analyse the political and legal discourses pivotal concepts and events that informed the leagues minority protection mandate on turkey including the implementation of the lausanne treaty c reassess the existing literature offering fresh theoretical insights on the leagues mps in light of data specific to the turkish context through these means the research intends to provide a comprehensive understanding of the leagues minority protection efforts in turkey placing them in the wider scope of interwar international politics and minority rights advocacy these objectives will be met through three meticulously designed work packages elon distinguishes itself as an indepth study of the leagues mps jurisdiction and minority petitions pertaining to turkey this reevaluation enriches academic dialogue and furnishes insights for addressing turkeys multifaceted challenges the specialised training and research opportunities will expand my current research and expertise and help me return to academia placing me in a prime position to pursue a faculty position
climate adaptation and resilience demonstrated in the mediterranean region

cardimed will introduce a framework to build climate resilience in the mediterranean biogeographical region efficiently unifying individual efforts of regions and communities across different countries and continents this will be achieved by deploying the digital infrastructure to harmonise the data collection and evaluation processes providing open data to all the actors involved in the naturebased solutions nbs value chain and integrating crucial functions for climate resilience among these functions smart digital tools for citizen participation and capacity building will supplement an ambitious multistakeholder engagement strategy focused on knowledge translation and impact pathways furthermore holistic modelling tools introducing the waterenergyfoodecosystems wefe nexus approach will provide comprehensive knowledge on the complex nbs interfaces that will decisively contribute to addressing socioecological challenges along with issues of valuation and lowinvestment rate in nbs these actions will be implemented across 9 demonstration sites composed of 10 regions 20 locations and 28 communities and comprising 47 nbs that directly relate to 83 interventions and supporting units that tackle climate change and circularity challenges the consolidation of the demonstrating regions and communities will establish the cardimed resilience alliance that will function as the vehicle for expanding the network via upscaling the existing sites and adding new ones the project includes 5 transferability cases as well as an additional 10 that will be defined during the implementation through these actions the cardimed resilience alliance will achieve at least 28 regions and 70 communities by 2030 will create 8000 jobs especially in the nbs sector and will leverage over 450 m in climate investment
will leaf phenology keep pace with climate warming

leaf phenology the study of the seasonal timing and drivers of budburst leaf unfolding maturation and senescence is the starting point of land carbon c cycle models driving c allocation between organs and thus largely controlling c budget estimates it is often cited as one of the largest uncertainties in future climate predictions despite centuries of research the environmental control of leaf phenology is still not fully understood stateoftheart approaches empirically relate phenophases to macroclimatic air temperature unable to capture conditions sensed by the tree microclimate or speciesspecific variability this translates into models unable to accurately reproduce forest response to climate change understanding why trees grow or shed their leaves is thus key to assessing the resilience of foreststhis project proposes a new paradigm for exploring the biophysical and ecophysiological controls of leaf phenology across scales based on a unified theory linking phenology to species strategy and the coordination of physiological processes in a limiting environment key innovations are 1 new insight into the microclimatic control of phenology through unprecedented monitoring of the budleaf energy budget 2 the identification of the key links between phenology and species strategy 3 the quantification of the colimiting factors of leaf phenology across scales accounting for environmental and physiological processes and 4 the application of a new generation of models incorporating the biophysical and ecophysiological controls of phenologythese insights are urgently needed to reduce uncertainties in c cycle estimates and to assess the response of forest to climate within the context of the ipcc these innovations will unlock several domains to which phenology is central forestry agriculture and open a realm of untapped research questions and applications that require robust forecasting of forest dynamics drought fire