SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Housework Efficiency and Economical Systems’ Development: A Case Study of Thailand

Housework takes part in the list of individual’s activities affecting productivity, wage and time allocation. This research examines factors influencing time use for housework as well as how Thai people’s time use for housework and time allocation changes in response to the change in wage and income. The findings indicate that the single are spending the shortest housework time use while the household heads devote a shorter time for this domestic work then other members do. The increasing age leads to more responsibilities for housework. Among 7 days of a week, people choose to spend longest time for housework on Saturday and dedicate relatively short time in the weekdays. The higher income groups in Thailand or the rich devote a shorter time for housework while those with a greater hourly wage are more willing to do housework in a longer time because they work in a shorter time. The gender difference in time use for housework confirms the gender gap. Even women increasingly work in the market like men do nowadays, women still need to be in charge of housework even they also have to work in the market during the days. This could be a cause of shorter leisure time, more worsen health and bad environment in the workplace and lower productivity. Policies and measures stimulating optimal time allocation, especially for women should be implemented in order to not only reduce gaps in time use between genders, but also boost people’s labor productivity and income.
Roteiro para a digitalização da APL

Preparação do roteiro de digitalização da APL Production AS com o objetivo de avaliar a digitalização e automatização da empresa e propor soluções concretas.
Fablab as entrepreneurship supporting tool for innovation agencies

Fablabs – digital fabrication laboratory – enable creation of new enterprises, offers an environment supporting innovation, and makes prototyping more available and affordable. Nowadays, FabLabs are increasingly being adopted by schools, universities and museums as platforms for project-based, hands-on STEM education. Despite the fact FabLab is great tool supporting technological prototyping and fostering entrepreneurship and innovations, there are only a few innovation agencies in Europe which included this platform in its services for SMEs. Therefore the main aim of the proposed project FABLABIA – Fablab as entrepreneurship supporting tool for innovation agencies is to gather the experiences of innovation agencies who use FabLab as an innovation tool for the benefit of SMEs and to turn it into a codified good practice manual (DOP). 
The proposed project will have a direct positive impact on SMEs’ capacity in rapid prototyping and product testing. Innovation agencies will help these individuals with market research for their solutions. On the other hand, project will have impact on innovation agencies too. It will lead to improvement in the design and quality of delivered innovation support services. In the process, the FabLab business model and its adaptation to the local conditions, will be explored. This approach will facilitate the uptake of FabLab-based services for SMEs by any interested innovation support agency beyond the consortium members. In this way the project will contribute to raising the level of innovation support provided to SMEs throughout the EU.
Soil quality assessment in agriculture for life cycle assessment-based eco-design

The SAAFE project, Soil quality Assessment in Agriculture For life cycle assessment-based Eco-design, aims to tackle the
lack of accounting for land use impacts on soil quality in environmental footprints. It will provide a turnkey method within Life
Cycle Assessment (LCA) based on a set of models integrating the interdisciplinary research advances. To benefit from this
up-to-date research and to learn from renowned researchers, I aim to go to James Cook University, where there are rich
knowledge and unique modelling groups on tropical soil processes. I will then bring back operational knowledge to Europe,
where the gap in methods is still hampering the development of environmental footprint regulations, which concern a
growing number of imported tropical products. Such scientific and operational developments are critical to improve the
diagnostic power of LCA and ensure that LCA-based eco-designed practices enable soil functions’ resilience, hence
sustainability. I will coordinate the project together with two extraordinary supervisors, A/Prof. Nelson and Dr. Perret, who
have remarkable experiences in tropical soil sciences and LCA of agricultural systems, respectively, and are undeniable
references in terms of project coordination and student supervision. I will also develop a complete personal career
development plan along the project in order to overcome my scientific and skill gaps and surpass me. Rich from these
collaborations and the experience gained through this ambitious project, I aim to move to the next stage in my career and
become an internationally recognised research director. I will then build an ambitious new research programme in
ecosystem services modelling and environmental assessments, combining research projects and an excellence training
network to train young researchers and enhance capacity building exchanges. I also hope to become an influential expert
providing advices to policy makers and contributing to make an impact for the society.
Deciphering sex differences in the human immune system

Women face a four-fold higher risk of developing an autoimmune disease compared to men. Sex differences in immune-mediated disorders are well-documented, but have remained poorly understood and are not taken into account in current therapies. To improve treatment of sex-biased autoimmune disorders I believe it will be essential to gain a much deeper understanding of fundamental factors controlling sex differences in the human immune system. The present proposal applies two uniquely informative human model systems to determine the separate roles of sex hormones and sex chromosomes in immune regulation. First we will investigate how the immune system is transformed during female-to-male and male-to-female sex change, utilizing samples collected in a multicenter study that I am coordinating. A combination of broad-scale technologies will be applied to follow dynamics provoked by sex hormone transition in peripheral blood immune cells, autoimmune reactivity, plasma proteins, and gut microbiota. As a complementary model to capture effects mediated by sex chromosomes, we will study mosaic individuals harboring immune cells with both female and male karyotypes in peripheral blood. Single cell transcriptomic analysis will be used to compare these cell populations, thereby revealing the influence of chromosomal sex in an otherwise fixed genetic and hormonal background. These model systems will be combined with population-based studies - taking advantage of new data on sex hormone levels and sex chromosome karyotypes in 500,000 women and men (UK Biobank), which will allow us to determine how these factors ultimately influence the risk of autoimmune disease.  I believe this novel approach will offer groundbreaking insights into the biology of sex differences of human immune systems, thus providing a foundation for development of new treatment strategies for sex-biased autoimmune disorders.
Physical simulation on development of low-amplitude structures in slope zone of Oriente foreland basin,South America

The Oriente Basin is a back-arc foreland basin,located in front of the Andes in South America. A large number of low-amplitude structures with close relationship to hydrocarbon accumulation are developed in the eastern slope zone of the Oriente Basin. Based on deep analysis of development characteristics and corresponding structural physical simulation,formation process and main controlling factors of the low-amplitude structures are addressed. The results show that the low-amplitude structures in the eastern slope zone of the Oriente Basin are usually accompanied by thrust faults,inversion faults and strike-slip faults. They are generally situated on the hanging walls of these faults. The main dynamic mechanism controlling the development of the low-amplitude structures involves inversion and strike-slipping movement of faults. In addition,the pre-exiting normal faults with lower dip angle in deep layer have also exerted positive influence on late fault inversion and development of low-amplitude structures.
Eigenvalues Ratio for Kernel Selection of Kernel Methods

The selection of kernel function which determines the mapping between the input space and the feature space is of crucial importance to kernel methods. Existing kernel selection approaches commonly use some measures of generalization error, which are usually difficult to estimate and have slow convergence rates. In this paper, we propose a novel measure, called eigenvalues ratio (ER), of the tight bound of generalization error for kernel selection. ER is the ration between the sum of the main eigenvalues and that of the tail eigenvalues of the kernel matrix. Defferent from most of existing measures, ER is defined on the kernel matrxi, so it can be estimated easily from the available training data, which makes it usable for kernel selection. We establish tight ER-based generalization error bounds of order $O(\frac{1}{n})$ for several kernel-based methods under certain general conditions, while for most of existing measures, the convergence rate is at most $O(\frac{1}{\sqrt{n}})$. Finally, to guarantee good generalization performance, we propose a novel kernel selection criterion by minimizing the derived tight generalization error bounds. Theoretical analysis and experimental results demonstrate that our kernel selection criterion is a good choice for kernel seletion.
PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR TRANSDERMAL OR TRANSMUCOSAL ADMINISTRATION

The invention relates to a novel pharmaceutical composition for transdermal or transmucosal administration using at least one active substance, particularly comprising a fatty acid as percutaneous absorption promoter, at least one alcoholic vehicle and a stabilising agent which can stabilise said fatty acid in said pharmaceutical composition.
« Pourquoi vous être mariée si vous ne voulez pas d’enfants ? » Le travail contraceptif au Gujarat, Inde

Cadre de la recherche : La Constitution indienne garantit le droit à l’autonomie en matière de reproduction, y compris le droit d’accéder à la contraception. Cependant, les femmes continuent à rencontrer des obstacles importants qui limitent leur autonomie procréative et la stérilisation féminine reste la méthode la plus utilisée. Objectifs : Cet article s’intéresse à la configuration du travail contraceptif des femmes à Bhuj (Gujarat, Inde), en soulignant les contraintes matérielles, financières et temporelles qui restreignent encore leur autonomie procréative. Ce texte souhaite mettre en évidence la manière dont les usagères des services de planification familiale respectent, critiquent ou contournent les injonctions sociales et légales en matière de contraception. Méthodologie : Il s’appuie sur une recherche ethnographique réalisée entre 2015 et 2018 dans un hôpital public de la ville de Bhuj et des entretiens menés auprès de 40 femmes. Résultats : En raison de la pudeur qui entoure la sexualité et de la désapprobation sociale de la manifestation du désir sexuel, les femmes cachent le travail contraceptif qu’elles produisent. La contraception n’est pas seulement un travail invisibilisé, mais il se doit d’être aussi dissimulé par les usagères, afin d’avoir une autonomie procréative. C’est l’une des raisons qui participent au recours croissant à la stérilisation, méthode de contrôle des naissances aujourd’hui privilégiée à Bhuj. Conclusions : La division du travail contraceptif contribue et renforce des inégalités sociales et de genre. La contraception se confirme comme une responsabilité que les femmes doivent gérer, même si plusieurs formes d’autorité influencent cette gestion. À travers un arbitrage entre les avantages et inconvénients des différentes méthodes, les femmes font preuve d’une agency pragmatique qui leur permet de régir leur parcours procréatif et d’affirmer leur identité sexuelle en tant que femmes fertiles. Contribution : L’article veut actualiser les recherches existantes sur la planification familiale en Inde, en mobilisant la notion de travail contraceptif.
Estimating Discrete Surface Curvature Based on Voronoi Poles

Discrete surface curvature is an important value which measures or reflects the specific morphology and defomaiton characteristics of some sample points. In this paper, we proposed a novel discrete surface curvature estimation method which is based on the voronoi poles. The method take the advantage of that the poles are good approximation of the media axis of the geometry, and computed by using the relationship between the sampling points and the inner and outer poles. The method is easy to be implemented and can be computed during the process of surface reconstruction. The experiment shows that the estimated value not only reflect the convex or concave area of the surface but also can measure the curvature at each sampling points.
Covert Localization in Wireless Networks: Feasibility and Performance Analysis

In this paper, we propose covert localization to improve the security of wireless localization networks, which can prevent the legitimate transmission of localization signals between anchors and agent from being detected by the illegitimate warden. Specifically, we first establish a framework of covert localization and demonstrate its feasibility when the warden suffers noise uncertainty. Then, with two specific noise uncertainty distributions, we derive the fundamental limit of localization accuracy, i.e., covert squared position error bound (CSPEB), which is the achievable localization accuracy for the agent while ensuring covertness for the warden. Theoretical analysis of CSPEB demonstrates the impact of different factors on the localization accuracy. Besides, in an energy-constrained scenario, we formulate a power allocation problem to refine anchors' power to minimize the CSPEB for a given total power budget and develop an algorithm based on the semidefinite program (SDP). Simulation results verify our theoretical analysis by evaluating the effect of several representative factors on the CSPEB and show the superiority of the SDP-based power allocation algorithm to the other baseline methods.
A SYSTEM FOR RECORDING A PRESENTATION

A system for generating a data object of a recording of a real-time slide presentation is described. The data object includes a plurality of synchronized overlaid replayable bitstreams including at least a bitstream corresponding to an image of each of a plurality of slides of the slide presentation, a bitstream corresponding to symbolic representations of presenter's interactions with points of interest within each slide, and a bitstream corresponding to a presenter's audio associated with each slide. The system generates the bitstream corresponding to the symbolic representation of the presenter's interactions from captured image data of the real-time presentation by identifying points of interest of located objects in front of the display area and assigning symbols to each point of interest. The symbolic representation bitstream is then synchronized with a corresponding audio bitstream and the slide image data of the presentation.
CAPACIDADE TECNOLÓGICA DO SETOR EÓLICO BRASILEIRO: OPORTUNIDADES E DESAFIOS À LUZ DO PAPEL DAS INSTITUIÇÕES E DA POLÍTICA INDUSTRIAL

This work proposes a discussion about the opportunities and challenges of the Brazilian wind sector, in the light of the role of institutions and industrial policy.Since the 2000s, at a pace similar to the global context, Brazil has shown an expansion of the wind sector, concomitant with the domestic industrial development of the sector.Part of this success can be attributed to: i) the performance of institutions and the creation of key programs and support mechanisms for the development of the industry and, ii) the existing pre-conditions of the productive sector in Brazil.However, the low number of patents and the high instability of resources available for R&D and innovation, present challenges for the sector.And, in this sense, the mechanisms of coordination between energy, industrial and S&T policy are assumed to be the predominant factor, in order to minimize the costs of the most disruptive technologies, identify "windows of opportunity", promote the development of innovative activities of greater complexity and stimulate a scenario consistent with the potential signaled by the sector in the global context.
CONNECTION DEVICE WITH SEPARATION CONTROLLED BY NON-PYROTECHNIC THERMAL EFFECT WITH REDUCED REACTION TIME

In order to provide a temporary connection between two structure elements (12, 14), such as two parts of a space launcher or of another type of spacecraft or aircraft, a connection device (16) with controlled separation comprises a thermally breakable layer (32), two thermal containment layers (30A, 30B), between which the thermally breakable layer is arranged, and an electrically conductive element (34) arranged between the two thermal containment layers in such a way as to heat the thermally breakable layer using the Joule effect when an electric current passes through the electrically conductive element.
Women's experiential journey toward voluntary childlessness: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Voluntary childlessness is a relatively novel yet growing phenomenon. This idiographic study explored three women's experiential journeys toward voluntary childlessness. Semi-structured interviews were carried out and analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Themes identified were: Owning the choice to be childless, social expectations, and models of mothering. Despite defining ‘voluntary childlessness’ as an unequivocal decision, the women's experiential accounts revealed an intrinsic fluidity in their journeys toward childlessness. Factors including beliefs in equality, independence and career aspirations competed with constructs of mothering/motherhood, partnership and choice to create a complex tapestry of contributory factors in these women's childlessness. The findings question the notion of choice and particularly women's ownership of that choice. The journeys toward childlessness these women shared reveal a synthesis of agentic decision-making, personal histories and challenging lifestyle choices bound up within an existential need to be a woman. More research is needed to determine the place of voluntary childlessness within society. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Not in our name! Jamming the gentrification machine: a manifesto

The Alternatives section of City focuses on alternative responses of resistance, autonomy, hope and creativity within the contemporary city. We explore, discuss and engage with groups and individuals who are developing alternative urban visions, practices and policies. We encourage material of a variety of types and from a variety of sources, especially from those which fall outside formal institutions and ways of doing things. In this issue of Alternatives we continue the recent debate in this journal on the ‘Right to the City’. In November 2009, a group based in Hamburg, Germany, produced a manifesto entitled ‘Not in Our Name!’. It was highly critical of the current strategy of the city authorities who were seen to be turning the whole city into a brand for the benefit of wealthy residents, business elites and tourists. The manifesto was widely circulated on the web through their website at http://nionhh.wordpress.com/ which has received a huge amount of commentary. We republish the manifesto in English...
Orientational Ordering, Locking-in, and Distortion of CH<sub>4</sub>Molecules in Methane Hydrate III under High Pressure

We investigate the effects of high pressure on the reorientational and vibrational dynamics of methane molecules embedded in methane hydrate III—the stable form of methane for pressures above 2 GPa at room temperature—by combining high-pressure Raman spectroscopy with ab initio simulations including nuclear quantum effects. We observe a clear evolution of the system from a gas-filled ice structure, where methane molecules occupy the channels of the ice skeleton and rotate almost freely, to a CH4:D2O compound where methane rotations are hindered, and methane and water dynamics are tightly coupled. The gradual orientational ordering of the guest molecules results in a complete locking-in at approximately 20 GPa. This happens along with a progressive distortion of the guest molecules. Finally, as pressure increases beyond 20 GPa, the system enters a strong mode coupling regime where methane guests and water hosts dynamics are intimately paired.
Smart manufacturing platform for industrial part production through artificial intelligence, big data & robotics

BasedBased on a Big Data & Artificial Intelligence environment where all data are monitored and implemented continuously, BrainedFactory is a Smart Factory platform integrating the Industry 4.0 and digital transformation to streamline and improve the whole process. It provides quotations, process engineering and manufacturing of industrial parts with maximum customisation in process design, lead time and production cost reduction, higher production plan capacity, scalability, stability, less errors during the process and predictive maintenance.  BrainedFactory project relies on edge technology to bring the fully automated factory concept to life, forming a highly advanced Cyber-Physical Production System: - Industrial plant: all machines will be connected and networked to each other and to the main company IT applications. IoT sensors will help make all the steps in the production chain autonomous and work in closed loop, that is, the control system will get instant feedback from the outcomes and performance of every task, optimising the whole process in real-time and reducing cost, energy and waste. - IT infrastructure: Big Data collection, processing and tracking of the data produced by all production machines; Artificial Intelligence and data science analytics will help in making decisions to enable: 1. Real-time quotation and design in the engineering stage, 2. Real-time adaptation of production parameters to ensure manufacturing stage stability and increase productivity, 3. Communication with business IT ecosystem to optimise schedule, capacity and plant performance.  Following the addition of a new plant in Ginestra (Italy), the enhancement of our manufacturing technology and the development of new information systems, BrainedFactory represents the next step in our company growth, putting 100% of R&D resources and investments towards its development and complete factory implementation aimed at 2020, expecting to obtain €25.6M additional revenues after 5 years.