SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Exploiting Parallel News Streams for Unsupervised Event Extraction

Most approaches to relation extraction, the task of extracting ground facts from natural language text, are based on machine learning and thus starved by scarce training data. Manual annotation is too expensive to scale to a comprehensive set of relations. Distant supervision, which automatically creates training data, only works with relations that already populate a knowledge base (KB). Unfortunately, KBs such as FreeBase rarely cover event relations ( e.g. “person travels to location”). Thus, the problem of extracting a wide range of events — e.g., from news streams — is an important, open challenge. This paper introduces NewsSpike-RE, a novel, unsupervised algorithm that discovers event relations and then learns to extract them. NewsSpike-RE uses a novel probabilistic graphical model to cluster sentences describing similar events from parallel news streams. These clusters then comprise training data for the extractor. Our evaluation shows that NewsSpike-RE generates high quality training sentences and learns extractors that perform much better than rival approaches, more than doubling the area under a precision-recall curve compared to Universal Schemas.
Reinforcing Med Microfinance Network System for Start-ups

Access to finance is still a major barrier to business development in the Mediterranean. This is especially true when it comes to young entrepreneurs that must fight much more than average to get proper funding. ReSt@rts intends to break down this business obstacle by supporting the so-called “non-bankable” young people. The project will extend the microfinance system developed in previous projects to new geographical areas and sectors and will ensure that the main results of these projects are consolidated into new policies at regional level. Both aimed at entrepreneurs and microfinance providers, a marketplace platform will be developed to gather the supply and demand in a friendly and easily accessible business environment. In this platform, crowdfunding will be playing a key role, as the ReSt@rts partners understand that the use of alternative financing is essential whenever the traditional ways of funding fail. Thanks to ReSt@rts, many Mediterranean young would-be entrepreneurs will get a new chance to fund their business ideas. Eventually, concerned entrepreneurs will have access to a wide Mediterranean cross-border networks of investors.
The Political Economy of Household Services in Europe

1. Taking The Low Road: The Political Economy Of Household Services In Europe Nathalie Morel And Clement Carbonnier PART I: THE POLITICS OF SUBSIDIZING DOMESTIC SERVICES IN EUROPE 2. The Politics Of Tax Exemptions For Household Services In France Virginie Guiraudon Clemence Ledoux 3. Creating A 'Personal Services' Sector In France Florence Jany-Catrice 4. The Politics Of Domestic Outsourcing In Finland And Sweden Heikki Hiilamo 5. State Policies Encouraging The Outsourcing Of Personal And Household Labour In Germany: Familialism And Women's Employment In Conservative Welfare States Karen Shire PART II: TAKING THE LOW ROAD? THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LOW-END SERVICE ECONOMY FOR EUROPE 6. Clean Homes On Dirty Conditions? - Regulation And Working Conditions In The Domestic Work Sector In Sweden Catharina Calleman 7. Employment Quality In The Sector Of Personal And Household Services: Status And Impact Of Public Policies In France Francois-Xavier Devetter Marion Lefebvre 8. Regulating Migrants As A Low-Cost Solution: The Formalisation Of A Dual Care Labour Market In Austria Juliane Winkelmann Andrea E. Schmidt Kai Leichsenring PART III: MONEY WELL SPENT? SERVICES USED, BENEFICIARIES AND EMPLOYMENT EFFECT OF THESE POLICIES 9. Matthew Runs Amok: The Belgian Service Voucher Scheme Ive Marx Dieter Vandelannoote 10. The Swedish Rut-Deduction: A Subsidy For Formal Employment Or For High Income Earners' Leisure Time? Anita Nyberg 11. The Finnish Tax Reduction For Domestic Costs: Consumption Patterns Kristiina Aalto 12. Job Creation, Public Cost And Distributive Profile Of Tax Allowances For Household Services In France Clement Carbonnier
An Enhanced Strip Biosensor for Rapid and Sensitive Detection of Histone Methylation

Histone methylation is a crucial epigenetic modification of chromosomes. In this work, we describe an enhanced strip biosensor using oligonucleotide-functionalized gold nanoparticles as an enhancer probe (AuNP-DNA) for rapid and sensitive detection of histone methylation. In conventional strip biosensor, methylated histone is captured on the test zone through the formation of antibody/methylated histone/antibody-labeled AuNP sandwich structures. Whereas, in the enhanced strip biosensor, the AuNPs in the sandwich structures are dual labeled with an antibody and another oligonucleotide (c-DNA). The sequence of the c-DNA is complementary to the oligonucleotide on the enhancer probe. The enhancer probe, AuNP-DNA, hybridizes with the c-DNA on the dual labeled AuNPs, and the color intensity of the red band on the test zone is then enhanced dramatically. The enhanced strip biosensor has been used for the visual detection of trimethylated lysine 9 of histone H3 (H3K9me3) in 20 ng of histone extract from HeLa cells within 15 min. The detection limit is 10-fold and 15-fold lower than the conventional strip biosensor and Western blot, respectively.
Fuzzy Measures on Finite Scales as Families of Possibility Measures

We show that any capacity or fuzzy measure ranging on a qualitative scale can be viewed both as the lower bound of a set of possibility measures, and the upper bound of a set of necessity measures. An algorithm is provided to compute the minimal set of possibility measures dominating a given capacity. This algorithm relies on the representation of the capacity by means of its qualitative Moebius transform, and the use of selection functions of the corresponding focal sets. We also introduce the counterpart of a contour function, that turns out to be the union of all most specific possibility distributions dominating the capacity. Finally we show the connection between Sugeno integrals and lower possibility measures.
CONVEYANCE MEMBER REMOVAL METHOD AND DEVICE

Described is a device (410) for use in removing a conveyance member from a material. The device (410) includes a displacement element (412) for being placed at least partly around a conveyance member and for displacing material as the device is advanced along a conveyance member. The device (410) also includes a driven component for receiving a driving force for driving the device through material. The device can include a coupling element (418) for coupling the device to a shaft and a material loosener (414) including a drilling element. The material loosener can be operable to loosen material ahead of the displacement element as the device is advanced along a conveyance member. The drilling element can be coupled to a first wheel (436) and the coupling element can include a second wheel (434) cooperating with the first wheel to transfer rotational movement of a shaft to the drilling element.
TERMINI OZNAČAVANJA "BASME /BAJALICE" U SAVREMENOM GRČKOM JEZIKU

Βajanje, basma, bajalica are the serbian words that belong to the circle of magical terminology. Interesting is the comparative approach that compare the Serbs and the Greeks at the linguistic aspect. Βajanje is seen as a magical behavior which aims to make a change in the desired direction. As a rule, the basis of this behavior makes a voice part - specific language formula, shorter or longer, which is usually called by Serbs basma. In the literature the Serbs use the word bajalica as a synonym for the basma , term that in Serbian is used as a common name for a person who is engaged in chanting, and it is usually a woman. Greek for bajanje use the term καταδέσμος, while for the basma they have more terms: κατάδeσμος, μαγeία, μαγγανeία, γητeιά / γήτeμα, ξόρκι, and eπωδή. Based on these findings, we see that the Greeks „bajanje“ use the above terms and that as a marker for the same action and as a result of these actions they have “ basme, bajalice”. In the case of the Greek’s terms we can make a classification on the basis of objective magic spells that act on the content and those can be as follows: 1. positive or negative for achieving any goal, whether good or bad - κατάδeσμος, μαγeία, μαγγανeία. We must draw attention to just κατάδeσμος and μαγγανeία are basme with negative content and operation. 2. those that are used for the treatment and reject evil ξόρκι, eπωδή while γητeιά / γήτeμα may be to invoke the rejection of evil, so for healing and for love.
Beating complexity through selectivity: excited state dynamics from anti-stokes and non-linear resonant inelastic x-ray scattering

The key to move from a mere description of static materials properties to the determination and control of functionality and chemistry lies in understanding dynamic pathways through multidimensional energy landscapes.

Through my efforts over the last decade my group accomplished breakthroughs towards the required excited states selectivity and to follow dynamic pathways with resonant inelastic soft x-ray scattering (RIXS) in three aspects: Non-linear RIXS for materials science to boost scattering efficiency. Time resolved and Anti-Stokes RIXS for back-ground free detection of excited states. Sub-natural line width RIXS to map out potential energy surfaces at selected atoms. 

In the ERC research I link these unfolding fields and combine them with ab-initio treatment of excited states to create unprecedented back-ground free X-ray probes of excited states of matter and their dynamics. This will be femtosecond time resolved Anti-Stokes RIXS for excited state selectivity with transform limited pulses and doubly resonant soft X-ray 4 wave mixing to determine multi-center dynamics on atomic scales.

The ERC grant will answer long standing questions on the governing principles of functionality, regarding chemical pathways and energy landscapes in molecules as well as phase transitions, driven phases and emergence in functional materials.

These novel approaches become only now feasible through the unprecedented brilliance of Free-Electron Lasers and the efforts of my group over the last decade. The ERC grant will establish proof-of-principle at brilliant soft X-ray Free-Electron Lasers that will be followed by world leading, ideal conditions implemented at the European XFEL.
Strengthening european transport research and innovation strategies

This proposal specifically addresses the topic MG.9.6-2014. Strengthening the research and innovation strategies of the transport industries in Europe.

The aim of SETRIS is to deliver a cohesive and coordinated approach to research and innovation strategies for all transport modes in Europe. To fulfil the aim of SETRIS, the following objectives are envisaged:
1. To identify synergies between the transport European Technology Platforms (ETPs) strategic and research and innovation agendas (SRIAs) and between these and relevant national platforms;
2. To review and update the existing SRIAs for each of the transport ETPs within a multi-modal and integrated transport system framework;
3. To benchmark past and present research initiatives affecting the achievement of integrated transport SRIAs and market uptake;
4. To define comprehensive, credible and realistic implementation plans for each SRIAs in a coordinated framework of running ETPs; 
5. To support, shape and contribute to future TRA events.

Objectives 1-4 lead to two integrated agendas highlighting not only innovations or research activities that need to be done but also the changes in governance that are required to facilitate these Agendas.

These objectives will be implemented through the involvement, for the first time, of representatives of all relevant transport modes and European Technology Platforms within one single collaborative initiative. The ETPs will develop a framework for long-term cooperation between actors from all transport modes that will support the cohesive and coordinated approaches to research and innovation strategies that will facilitate the delivery of a truly integrated transport system.

The potential impact of SETRIS for the transport sector is extremely significant and the successful outcome of SETRIS is essential for Europe’s transport future. SETRIS will impact by defining comprehensive, credible and realistic implementation plans for joint SRIAs in a coordinated framework of running ETPs. This is a leap forward is cooperation between the ETPs and has been fully supported by the ETPs.
NOVEL LIGNIN DERIVATIVES, MOLDED PRODUCTS USING THE SAME ANDPROCESSES FOR MAKING THE SAME

An upright vacuum cleaner is provided. The upright vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle base section including a main suction opening formed in an underside thereof. An upright housing section is hingedly connected with the nozzle base section. The housing section includes a cyclonic airflow chamber and a dirt cup for receiving dirt and dust separated by the cyclonic airflow chamber. A hose connects the nozzle base section to the upright section and is selectively detachable from the nozzle base section. The hose communicates an airstream that flows from the main suction opening to airflow chamber. A suction source is located in one of the upright housing section and the nozzle base section and is in fluid communication with the cyclonic airflow chamber. A filter assembly is located in an airflow chamber upstream from the suction source.
An Approach for Personalized Web Information Retrieval using Modified PageRank Method

Search engines - a tool to retrieve the desired information from web are based on the link structure of the web to arrange the Web Search Results (WSR) for a given query. Study of available literature highlighted that only a few studies consider the user's rating of a web page in ranking WSR. Also, most of the user queries are short and ambiguous and results obtained do not satisfy their information needs. So, it is desirable to personalize the WSR. The present study proposes a novel method for rating web pages by implicit methods and a modification to existing inverted index is presented. A modified PageRank algorithm using proposed Inverted Recommendation Index is also discussed. A novel strategy for personalized re-ranking the search results based on Long Term Interest (LTI) and Short Term Interest (STI) is also presented.
The experience of having psoriasis through the lens of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) was developed by the World Health Organization to comprehensively describe the ways that health conditions can affect people. The identification of ICF categories of most relevance to people with a particular disease can increase the usefulness of the ICF and create a reference for outcome studies. This study aimed to ascertain, through focus group interviews with psoriasis patients and an online Delphi survey with health professionals, the impacts of psoriasis as categorised by the ICF.We conducted and transcribed verbatim focus group interviews with 32 outpatients with psoriasis from two New Zealand cities. The interview transcripts were analysed to yield meaning units and concepts contained in the meaning units were extracted. These concepts were linked to ICF categories. An online Delphi survey among 23 health professionals was conducted to obtain similar information. The ICF categories were rated for their perceived relevance to psoriasis by health professionals over three iterations.In total, 32 patients participated in six focus groups. Interview saturation was reached after five focus groups. The concepts were linked to 83 ICF categories and two separate health conditions. Among health professionals, 167 ICF categories were rated, mostly in the moderately relevant (four to six) range.Applying the established method of meaning condensation to focus group interview transcripts allowed the accurate linking of concepts to ICF categories. This will be of use to researchers developing the first ICF core set for psoriasis in the future.
Identification and management of patients at risk – outcome and vascular events in peritoneal dialysis

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an underused life saving renal replacement therapy for end-stage kidney disease. Nevertheless, PD patients remain at high risk for poor outcome, most notably excessive risk of cardiovascular disease. There is an unmet need for a risk-adjusted individualized PD approach. The IMPROVE-PD consortium provides 15 Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) in 11 partner institutes located in 7 different countries a state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary and intersectoral pan- European training programme including input from academic, clinical and industrial stakeholders. Network-wide and local training activities, individual research projects, intersectoral secondments and short laboratory visits will provide key generic skills and will prepare ESRs for future roles as highly skilled researchers in Europe. Well-phenotyped patient cohorts, and novel experimental models and techniques will be exploited by the ESRs, mentored by an excellent supervisory team, to improve future management of the PD patient at risk. This joint effort encourages productive collaboration between industrial and academic sectors though integrated projects and shared goals. Key findings will be communicated to a broad range of stakeholders through state of the art methods. IMPROVE-PD will give rise to a new generation of experts in PD with outstanding interdisciplinary research skills, intersectoral understanding and with perspective to pursue their careers in this scientific and industrial field. It will enable timely identification of the PD patient at high risk for adverse outcome, develop understanding of underlying pathomechanisms, and within an iterative process between research groups foster the development of innovative approaches to individualized treatment by targeting revealed pathomechanisms. Through these approaches, the ITN will achieve refinement of PD fluids, PD therapy and cardiovascular risk reduction.
Excitability of the infraspinatus, but not the middle deltoid, is affected by shoulder elevation angle

Although both the rotator cuff and deltoid muscle serve as shoulder abductors, they play different roles in shoulder movement. While the deltoid is a primary abductor, the rotator cuff is a stabilizer. They have different anatomic structures for force production and demonstrate different neuromuscular control at different shoulder angles, as measured by electromyographic activity. Corticospinal excitability may be associated with different neuromuscular control of the deltoid and rotator cuff at different angles. The purpose of this study was to investigate how shoulder joint position influences the corticospinal excitability of the deltoid and rotator cuff muscles. Transcranial magnetic stimulation was used to measure the corticospinal excitability of the middle deltoid and infraspinatus at 0° and 90° of arm elevation. Three parameters, a plateau value, exponential parameter, and threshold, were calculated from the input-output curve of the corticospinal pathway. The plateau value of the infraspinatus was significantly higher at 90° of arm elevation, while there is no difference in the excitability in the middle deltoid between elevation angles. The plateau value of the middle deltoid at 90° was 5 % lower than that at 0°, but the plateau value of infraspinatus at 90° was 55 % higher than that at 0°. This suggests that the modulation of excitability varies with shoulder angle and reveals different neurological mechanism for the roles of the deltoid and rotator cuff.
Sociographie des ritualités funéraires en temps de pandémie: des rites empêchés aux rites appropriés

COVID-19 has led to unprecedented health and social measures in several countries, including major restrictions on funeral rituals. These restrictions concerned pre-mortem, peri-mortem and post-mortem rites. Based on a longitudinal study of 955 French-speaking Canadians bereaved of a loved one during the pandemic, this article describes the reality of these impediments. Through an analysis of the quantitative and qualitative data collected, it is possible to identify the gap between desired and realized funeral rituals during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The results show important hindrances to the various desired rituals, yet some ritual and symbolic creativity by the bereaved.La Covid-19 a entraîné dans plusieurs pays des mesures sociosanitaires inédites, notamment des restrictions majeures aux rituels funéraires. Ces empêchements ont concerné tant les rites pré-mortem, péri-mortem que post-mortem. À partir d'une étude longitudinale débutée en mars 2021 auprès de 955 personnes francophones canadiennes endeuillées d'un proche pendant la pandémie, cet article propose de décrire la réalité vécue de ces empêchements. Par une analyse des données quantitatives et qualitatives recueillies, il est possible d'identifier l’écart entre les rituels funéraires souhaités et réalisés pendant la première année de la pandémie de Covid-19. Les résultats montrent d'importantes privations des différents rites souhaités, mais également une certaine créativité rituelle et symbolique de la part des personnes endeuillées.
Advanced monitoring, simulation and control of tidal devices in unsteady, highly turbulent realistic tide environments

Recent advances in the measurement of flow in highly energetic tidal currents allows the effects of both turbulence and ocean waves to be characterised. This provides improved understanding of the causes of failure in tidal devices, including blades, seals, bearings, PTO & other critical components. Combining this new understanding with state-of-the-art condition monitoring systems will allow fault-tolerant, resilient, components to be designed.

The project will combine innovation in flow measurement, condition monitoring and turbine
components with tide-to-wire modelling to design reliable power take off & control systems delivering grid compliant energy. This is only possible by the inclusion of partners with:
(1.) a proven track record of high resolution flow measurements in the highly energetic waters of the EMEC tidal site,
(2.) access to open- sea pilot test site and turbine data,
(3.) world leading capabilities in testing of materials for the marine environment, in design, construction, installation and operation of tidal devices, condition monitoring / condition-
based maintenance, world leading tank test facilities, and a detailed understanding of technology verification & certification in offshore energy.

Machines using the outputs of the project will be a key part of new bankable projects to deliver electricity at a highly competitive LCE.

Through the design of reliable intelligent blades and components with integrated condition monitoring, for the first time, provide [...know how...] for Real Turbines, operating in Real Seas and under Real Conditions.