SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Channel length influence on the analog characteristics of asymmetric self-cascode association of SOI transistors

This paper presents an experimental analysis of channel length influence on the analog characteristics of asymmetric self-cascode association of SOI transistors. It is shown that the increase of the drain current and transconductance is more pronounced with the reduction of the length of the transistor close to the source (L1), and, differently from the symmetric self-cascode, suffers little influence of the length close to the drain (L2). On the contrary, the output conductance of symmetric and asymmetric threshold voltage structures is benefited by the increase of L2 and L1, although the asymmetric structure may offer a reduction of up to one order of magnitude in comparison to the symmetric one. It results in larger intrinsic voltage drain for asymmetric devices. This increase has shown to reach more than 20 dB for similar dimensions, or allow for dimension reduction without intrinsic gain degradation.
TreAting contamination through NanoremedIAtion

There are an estimated c.2.5 million potentially contaminated sites across Europe, of which at least 14% require remediation. Managing contaminated land costs around €6.5 billion per year. 42% of this comes from public budgets.

Partners from 5 regions have identified the potential of connecting new and future materials and clean technology to natural heritage protection, in order to address these environmental and economic problems. Through TANIA, they support wide and effective application of nanoremediation for contaminated soil and water.

Nanoremediation is a low-cost, safe and effective technique to clean up pollution, improve current treatments and prevent future contamination. Effective uptake is limited by issues concerning technological novelty (need for further R&I, lack of standardised methodologies, patenting and pilot applications, understanding) and the governance model (engaging various policy departments and multi-disciplinary stakeholders).

TANIA uses interregional exchange and participation of stakeholders from environmental and innovation fields to address these limitations. Regions are relative newcomers to the concept of nanoremediation. They compare different experiences on techniques to treat contamination, innovation in environmental protection and governance. They improve ERDF policy instruments, thanks to Action Plans defining measures to support more and better funding for nanoremediation, coordinate governance models and evaluation criteria and insert integration between innovation and environmental protection in their strategic focus.

TANIA creates new business opportunities for enterprises promoting nanoremediation products and services. TANIA raises awareness on contamination of EU natural heritage, its effects and the potential of nanoremediation. 
TANIA promotes long-term, sustainable regional development and competitiveness: better environmental conditions, consequent improvements to health and increased business opportunities.
CORTI DAL PORTOGALLO A CASA TUA

Il progetto consiste nella creazione di un nuovo modello di business con l'avvio delle vendite dirette ai consumatori attraverso il webcommerece/virtual store. È inteso ad agire nella catena del valore riducendo la dipendenza degli intermediari (negozi) e riducendo la dipendenza dai mercati francese e belga.
A Difference-Education Intervention Equips First-Generation College Students to Thrive in the Face of Stressful College Situations

A growing social psychological literature reveals that brief interventions can benefit disadvantaged students. We tested a key component of the theoretical assumption that interventions exert long-term effects because they initiate recursive processes. Focusing on how interventions alter students’ responses to specific situations over time, we conducted a follow-up lab study with students who had participated in a difference-education intervention 2 years earlier. In the intervention, students learned how their social-class backgrounds mattered in college. The follow-up study assessed participants’ behavioral and hormonal responses to stressful college situations. We found that difference-education participants discussed their backgrounds in a speech more frequently than control participants did, an indication that they retained the understanding of how their backgrounds mattered. Moreover, among first-generation students (i.e., students whose parents did not have 4-year degrees), those in the difference-education condition showed greater physiological thriving (i.e., anabolic-balance reactivity) than those in the control condition, which suggests that they experienced their working-class backgrounds as a strength.
Dealing With Segregation: Improving Livability In A Segregated Neighborhood

Problem of segregation emerged as a side effect of the industrial society and is still a threat to the contemporary city. In cities with diverse socio-economic and ethnic population mix (Rotterdam also falls into this category), segregation can deepen feeling of inequality between the disadvantaged and the prosperous. Segregation can represent itself in a spatial manner. Furthermore, looking at Rotterdam’s city context one can easily observe the contrast between northern and southern bank of the Maas River in terms of socio-economic and demographic characteristics. Stigmatization and redlining are outcomes of segregation and can harmfully affect investments, development and reputation of the area. Consequently, diminishing and reducing segregation is an important societal matter.
Key setting methods

A method of user-defined key setting in a portable electronic communication device. Corresponding relationships between keys and functions is recorded in a first mapping table and the portable electronic communication device executes the functions accordingly. When a user-defined key is to be set, a first key input and a function input are first received. The corresponding relationship between the first key input and the function input is then recorded in a second mapping table. The portable electronic communication device executes the functions according to the second mapping table.
Development of a multifunctional system for complex aerostructures assembly, assisted by neural network

In today’s workplace, the increasing use of new technologies such as Artificial Neural NeIn today’s workplace, the increasing use of new technologies such as Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Mixed and Augmented Reality (MR/AR) and Collaborative Robotic (Co-Robot) is helping to improve the productivity of many industries. Therefore, a future aircraft factory would be incomplete if essential technologies are not considered. It is, therefore, necessary to innovate the assembly and quality control processes of aerostructures taking advantage of the new support of these new technologies. This will help to achieve higher efficiency and quality in aircraft production and to reduce the risk of failures due to manual activities to zero. 
The main objective of the ASSASSINN project is to develop and validate a robust multifunctional assembly cell able to assist manual activities as the installation of typical fuselage systems and equipment, including cabling through the cabin structures or the application of sealant.This cell will guide the worker using Mixed and Augmented Reality during the assembly and inspection processes. The worker will be assisted by a Co-Robot while Artificial Intelligence algorithm based on Neural Networks will check the quality of the results.
The solution proposed by ASSASSINN will take into consideration the driver factors indispensable for the industrialization: increased structural integration, reduced total costs and structural weight, enhanced multifunctional materials, reduced environmental impact and extended duration of aircraft life.
The project counts with a strong consortium composed of 3 different partners with complementary profiles and large expertise: two research centers, CEIT and SUPSI, with a background and expertise in MR/AR, robotics and artificial intelligence; and an aeronautic manufacturing engineering, HB Technology, who is strongly consolidated in the aircraft production and assembly sector.
PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF DE DETERMINATION DE POSITION PAR SATELLITES

<P>L'invention concerne la radionavigation. </P><P>A bord d'un navire V on mesure les instants d'arrivée, par rapport à une horloge à quartz, des signaux de temps qui sont émis par deux satellites S1 et S2. Du fait de la derive de l'horloge, la position déterminée se trouve sur une ligne de position hyperbolique 15. Une mesure de distance active et bidirectionnelle à l'aide d'un satellite S R permet de déterminer indépendamment une autre ligne de position 16 dont l'intersection avec la ligne 15 donne la position exacte du navire. Application à la navigation maritime et aérienne.</P>
Is less more? A preliminary investigation of the number of response categories in self-reported pain

Is less more? A preliminary investigation of the number of response categories in self-reported pain Karon F Cook1, David Cella2, Erin L Boespflug1, Dagmar Amtmann11Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA; 2Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USAAbstract: The purpose of this study was to conduct a preliminary investigation of the number of response options for self-reports of pain interference. Responses to interference items of the 11-category Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) were obtained in a sample of 434 persons from two sites and modeled using the partial credit model. In successive calibrations, response categories were collapsed and new scores were generated. Scores based on two to three categories produced poor results. Four to five categories yielded better results. However, scoring using more than five categories did not appreciably improve the reliability, person separation, or validity of scores. These results suggest that fewer response categories&mdash;as few as five or six&ndash;may function as well as the 11 response categories that are conventionally used. The results are preliminary since the number of response categories actually presented was not manipulated in the study design. Future research should compare the reliability and validity of scores based on the BPI interference items when items are presented with the conventionally 11-response format, versus presentation with fewer response options.Keywords: psychometrics, outcomes, quality of life, measurement, pain
FLUID PULSE APPARATUS

A fluid pulse apparatus for down hole drilling having a turbine assembly actuated by a flow of drilling fluid. The apparatus has a narrowed fluid flow section that cooperates with a piston that moves between an open a fluid flow restricting position. The apparatus has a turbine assembly that rotates in response to a flow of drilling fluid. The turbine apparatus has upper and lower cam surfaces that cooperate with fixed cam followers such that rotation of the turbine assembly and cam action between the cam surfaces and the fixed followers causes the turbine assembly to reciprocate axially. The piston is fixed to either of the upper or the lower cam surface such that as the turbine assembly reciprocates axially, the piston moves between the open and the flow restricting positions to create a pulsed fluid flow.
E-learning game: Weibull fit wind energy

The central part of our present paper is an original game for attracting students towards resourceful applications of the Weibull distribution to energy related problems. Built on Android tablets, the game is intended to test students’ abilities for fitting Weibull based theoretical models to specified concrete problems. The Weibull distribution is particularly adequate for modeling wind energy together with statistical data connected to a particular region. Consequently, our game is based on an adventure story in which the Aeolian energy plays a determinant role. The pedagogical approach in this new game relies on our previous experience in building e-learning games. Thus, we have concealed the mathematical’ levels between the regular game’s levels. Consequently, a hopping to win player will have to deepen his knowledge in Probability and Statistics with notions beyond the university math curriculum.
Reverse osmosis desalination system and algal blooms Part I: harmful algal blooms (HABs) species and toxicity

AbstractHarmful algal blooms (HABs) are a serious concern in the countries surrounding the Arabian Gulf (AG). A recent HAB event (2008–2009) forced partial (or full) shutdown of desalination plants, and reduced their productivity. Strong fouling in filter media occurred, and frequent backwash was not sufficient to maintain their removal. Some plants were shut down for as much as 32–55 d—in places where water storage may only be a few days—when pretreatment processes struggled to remove the increased biomass caused by the HAB species, and were shut down before more irreversible fouling of the reverse osmosis (RO) membranes could occur. HAB challenges are not limited to the algal biomass that may foul membranes, but extend to the toxins that can pass through the membranes and find their way into finished water. Within the AG region, great care is given to the engineering part (operation and maintenance) under normal conditions of the seawater; however, challenges in all levels and scales emerge due to HAB i...
Hurry to Tires

Materials and their function are an important factor in our daily lives. The surface of the materials is typically made of polymers, the properties of which can be mastered and tailored for a variety of applications. The performance of surface materials often plays a critical role in the competitiveness of products and their physical and environmental safety. This project explores the behaviour of polymer surfaces in water and ice interfaces and seeks new industrial solutions for the application of phenomena.The project consists of two broad work packages: optimisation and self-cleaning of surfaces, functionalisation of rubber interfaces and development of tyre functionality. The work packages combine understanding the management of basic phenomena in applications where practical solutions also benefit industrial product development. New polymer lubrication technologies and improvements in the wet grip and aqueous properties of passenger car tyres will be developed in practice. The general objective of the activity is to transfer information to industrial partners and to create the conditions for new business areas.
Forum for bio-based innovation in public procurement

InnProBio aims to build a community of public procurement practitioners interested in Public Procurement of Innovation (PPI) with Bio-Based Products and Services (BBPS). The community will be supported by online network facilities. 
Based on stakeholder identification and needs assessment the project consortium will develop an elaborated and legally solid toolbox which will assist public procurers to inform themselves about BBPS and ultimately provide all relevant information to prepare an actual tender. The toolbox will be used for capacity building activities including trainings for public procurers and decision makers, market dialogues and exchanges with standardization experts. It will furthermore be presented in an online decision support tool and a multilingual handbook. The workshop and dialogue concept for trainings  can subsequently be used throughout Europe.
Recommendations for decision makers and standardization bodies on how to support PPI of BBPS in order to boost innovation in Europe’s bioeconomy will be provided. Feasibility of an cross-national buyers group of public procurers on the innovation procurement of BBPS will be assessed. 
Based on a dissemination and exploitation strategy, project results will be communicated through various channels to the relevant target groups (public procurers, public decision makers, business, standardization bodies and NGOs). 
Specific groups will be set up on the Procurement Forum (www.procurement-forum.eu).  The community will be one channel to share and distribute project results. 
Via the integration of the project and its products into the existing Procurement of Innovation Platform (https://www.innovation-procurement.org/), the project results will be sustainable. Integration of the bio-based products section is a win-win situation for the existing platform and for the bio-based products sector who as a newcomer can profit from existing infrastructure and knowledge.
PENJABARAN STANDAR INTERNASIONAL TRIMS DAN OECD DALAM KETENTUAN HUKUM PENANAMAN MODAL INDONESIA

As a member of the WTO-TRIMs Agreement basically Indonesia has stipulated the NationalTreatment Principle to the legal provisions relating to investment activities. However, theIndonesian investment Law (Law No. 25 of 2007) still remains that the regulation of NationalTreatment with regard to national interests. In order to the difficulties may exist in domesticlevel such as the social, economic as well as values may be different in some member countries,the WTO-TRIMs provide exceptions for the member with notify mandatory requirement tothe Board of TRIMs. Relating to investment activities other International standards alsorelevant to study is the GCG principles developed by the OECD. Although Indonesia is notOECD member countries, the GCG principles adopted in various Indonesian laws relatedto investment activities doe to it relevant and harmony to the economic, social as well ascommunity values in order to develop capital investment.
Numerical modelling of reinforced slender wooden window elements

Oversized window systems with extreme heights are becoming increasingly popular at European and global market. Such sizes can cause problems of bending of slender wooden elements which results in the decrease of main windows properties, quality and functionality. Project XtremelY (Numerical modelling of reinforced slender wooden window elements) will lead to a development of parametric numerical model of reinforced slender wooden window elements, which will lead to future development and production of oversized openable window systems with extreme height (Y). Main goal of XtremelY project is to develop numerical models of reinforced wooden window profiles which will allow the production of window systems with height of over 4 m which means 60 % higher products compared to standard ones. Window profiles will have improved stiffness (compared to wooden beam) for 50 %, improved load bearing capacity for 50 % and thermal conductivity lower than 1.0 W/m2K. The development of numerical model/s of reinforced slender wooden window elements will represent an innovative approach at global scale in wooden window industry and a digitalisation of wooden window profiles. Such approach is a basis for future high-tech solutions in wooden window industry and smart homes. Numerical models will also be a basis for new development approach which will be much quicker, precise and cost effective.
A game-changer solution for affordable mobile and internet communications in areas with poor coverage

Today's society relies on different wireless communication systems accessed from mobile devices: for quotidian tasks, leisure time, and also for critical emergencies. We assume such infrastructures are always available however, this is not true everywhere on the planet. 10% of the global population lack access to basic voice service (53% to broadband Internet), a problem also affecting difficult-to-reach areas in developed countries: 21% (~155M) of European population lives in uncovered regions. Current technologies are either impracticable in such regions (e.g. fixed-lines), or highly expensive, both in terms of deployment (e.g. GSM/LTE networks) or of end-user costs (e.g. satellite systems). Affordability is, thus, a central challenge in reaching uncovered communities in Europe. ATTAVIK (developed by Attavik A/S, a startup company that moved from Greenland to Denmark to attract talent and seize the business opportunity for its new technology in 2017) is an innovative solution for enabling voice and data mobile communications without depending on any external infrastructure (off-grid). This is possible by leveraging the full potential of unused TV channels to provide broadband data ranges to end-users. Applying Super Wi-Fi technology to this unlicensed spectrum provides better coverage than commercial Wi-Fi (~10 km), allowing fast deployments than traditional alternatives (from months to hours). In addition, Super Wi-Fi spectrum can be used without authorization in many cases, reducing + 90% service deployment and devices cost by 65%. Through this project, the company will leverage the successful results and feedback of early developments and validation of the technology to cover the needs of rural-residential individuals, businesses, and other wider recreational and emergencies markets. Plus it will enable a strategic chance to considerably increase the company’s sales (€14.2M 3 years after market launch), international presence (global) and job creation(+35 new).
SOC-I-07 Hazard strategy for nanoforms and nano-enabled products to implement safe-and-sustainable-by-design

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Electroactive poly(oligoaniline)/gold nanocomposite thin films prepared by simultaneous solid-state deprotection and redox reaction

We prepared electroactive nanocomposite films consisting of poly(oligoaniline)s and Au nanoparticles via simultaneous deprotection and redox chemistry performed in the solid state. Thermal treatment of a mixture composed of tert-butoxycarbonyl-protected poly(oligoaniline) and chloroauric acid led to the reduction of Au(III) to Au(0) and the simultaneous deprotection and oxidation of the polymer. The reactivity between poly(oligoaniline) and chloroauric acid was controlled by varying several reaction conditions, yielding Au nanoparticles with a diameter of several nanometers dispersed uniformly in the poly(oligoaniline) matrix. The presence of electrostatic interaction between the polymers and the Au nanoparticles gave enhanced electrical conductivity and electrochemical activity as compared with pure polymers. The use of a precursor polymer containing multiple oligoaniline blocks and in situ generation of metal nanoparticles demonstrated here are promising for the creation of new electroactive functional polymeric materials.