SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Improving subsidence predictions in delta systems

Almost 500 million people live in river deltas, which host among the most important areas for economic activities and global food production on the planet. Relative sea-level rise (RSLR) in delta systems is predominantly caused by land subsidence and accelerating subsidence rates threaten the future existence of these low-lying landforms, including their inhabitants, environment and economy. 
Reliable projections of future RSLR are urgently needed to prospect the fate of sinking delta systems but their creation is presently hampered by our inability to accurately resolve delayed subsidence. This causes uncertainties in subsidence rate projections potentially much larger than climate-change driven rates of sea-level rise.
The InSPiRED (Improving Subsidence PREdictions in Delta systems) project aims to improve our ability to quantify delayed subsidence by upgrading a novel, physics-based numerical simulator and to develop a generic integrated approach at create accurate RSLR projections for sinking coastal-deltaic areas. These will facilitate the design of effective management strategies for local delta policymakers. The approach will be designed for different temporal and spatial scales, ranging from decennial to millennial and from a single marsh to an entire delta, respectively, in three major delta systems, the Po, Mississippi, and Mekong deltas.
Both the applicant and the research group have strong track records of cutting-edge subsidence research with different disciplinary backgrounds. The applicant will bring geomorphological and geological knowledge to the research group, leading in geomechanical engineering and numerical modelling. This will enable the inter- and multidisciplinary research required for this project and facilitate transfer of ideas. The project will strengthen the applicant numerical and geomechanical skills and reinforce his research competencies and professional networks, enhancing his career development as an independent researcher.
Airborne virus sampling: Efficiencies of samplers and their detection limits for infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV)

The airborne transmission of infectious diseases in livestock production is increasingly receiving research attention. Reliable techniques of air sampling are crucial to underpin the findings of such studies. This study evaluated the physical and biological efficiencies and detection limits of four samplers (Andersen 6-stage impactor, all-glass impinger "AGI-30", OMNI-3000 and MD8 with gelatin filter) for collecting aerosols of infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV).IBDV aerosols mixed with a physical tracer (uranine) were generated in an isolator, and then collected by the bioaerosol samplers. Samplers' physical and biological efficiencies were derived based on the tracer concentration and the virus/tracer ratio, respectively. Detection limits for the samplers were estimated with the obtained efficiency data.Physical efficiencies of the AGI-30 (96%) and the MD8 (100%) were significantly higher than that of the OMNI-3000 (60%). Biological efficiency of the OMNI-3000 (23%) was significantly lower than 100% (P < 0.01), indicating inactivation of airborne virus during sampling. The AGI-30, the Andersen impactor and the MD8 did not significantly inactivate virus during sampling. The 2-min detection limits of the samplers on airborne IBDV were 4.1 log10 50% egg infective dose (EID50) m (-3) for the Andersen impactor, 3.3 log10 EID50 m (-3) for the AGI-30, 2.5 log10 EID50 m (-3) for the OMNI-3000, and 2.9 log10 EID50 m (-3) for the MD8. The mean half-life of IBDV aerosolized at 20 °C and 70% was 11.9 min.Efficiencies of different samplers vary. Despite its relatively low sampling efficiency, the OMNI-3000 is suitable for use in environments with low viral concentrations because its high flow rate gives a low detection limit. With the 4 samplers investigated, negative air samples cannot guarantee virus-free aerial environments, which means that transmission of infectious agents between farms may still occur even when no virus has been detected.
Transgenerational epigenetic inheritance of cardiac regenerative capacity in the zebrafish

While myocardial infarction leads to adverse ventricular remodeling ultimately causing heart failure in humans, some animals, including zebrafish can regenerate the injured heart. We recently revealed a high degree of plasticity in cardiomyocyte subpopulations involved in the reconstruction of the injured heart. The gene regulatory network involved in heart regeneration is starting to be elucidated and epigenetic remodeling has been suggested to play a pivotal role during this process. Similarly it is known that the environment can influence the regenerative capacity but whether such an effect can be transmitted from one generation to the next has not been addressed. This mechanism is called transgenerational epigenetic inheritance (TEI) and describes the transfer of experiences from parents to their offspring through the gametes, independent on changes in DNA sequence. TEI has also been described in humans: starvation suffered by grandparents affects the metabolism of grandchildren. TEI is also relevant to organ injury: in rats, offspring from parents exposed to liver toxicants revealed reduced hepatic fibrosis in response to the same injury. Changes in DNA methylation, histone modifications and non-coding RNAs have been associated to TEI. We aim to describe for the first time epigenetic inheritance of organ regeneration and unravel its underlying mechanism using the zebrafish model. We will assess whether cardiac injury elicits epigenetic modifications in sperm and determine if offspring from injured parental fish reveal altered heart regeneration. Genetic models will be developed for functional assessment of identified modifications. We will also further analyze cell plasticity during heart regeneration and address whether hearts regenerated from different progenitors respond equally well to further injuries. Our expected findings will constitute a paradigm shift on the origins of cardiovascular disease and define epigenetic priming as a basis for regeneration.
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF COMPACT SIZE WIND TURBINE FOR REMOTE VILLAGES

India is a land of villages; out of which most are situated in remote hilly areas. In such areas, electricity cannot be supplied easily due to geographical limitations. In order to overcome these difficulties, wind energy can be effectively utilized. In hilly areas wind energy is readily available with greater velocity compared to ground level velocity. Hence, compact sized horizontal axis wind turbine has been proposed as per environmental conditions available at such areas. The same can be customized as per requirement. Design and development of a compact size horizontal axis wind turbine has been further demonstrated and explained in this paper. Keywords - renewable energy, horizontal axis wind turbine, wind energy, green energy
MEASURING FLUID CONDUCTIVITY

An apparatus includes a helical flow tube in a formation testing tool. A current injector injects an electromagnetic current into the flow tube. A receiver coil is positioned to produce a receiver coil signal in response to the electromagnetic current. A processor is coupled to the receiver coil to calculate a conductivity of a fluid flowing through the flow tube based on the receiver coil signal.
PROCESS CONTROL VALVE

A "plug and play" process control valve 10 providing closed loop feedback control has a built in microprocessor 40, stepper-motor 20, a position encoder, a valve body having an inlet 11 and an outlet 12, and pressure sensors 30, 31 positioned within the inlet 11 and the outlet 12 of the valve body, the pressure sensors being connected to the microprocessor 20, which is in turn connected to an input from the position encoder, and provided with outputs to the stepper-motor 40. Within the valve body there are a pair of apertured ceramic shear action discs 13, 14. The stepper-motor rotates the upper disc 14 relative to the apertured stator disc 13 to control pressure or flow in the pipeline.
Graphene as effective anti-fading agent for the protection of artworks

All art materials are prone to degradation; in particular, the introduction of new creative manufacturing techniques in the 20th century art has yielded artworks with short lifetime expectancy. Fading, yellowing and discolouration are the most common degradation effects that result from the exposition to UV and visible light and oxidizing agents. The result of the degradation is the irreversible alteration of the appearance of contemporary artworks, which is a patrimony of mankind. This PoC project aims to develop innovative, multi-functional graphene-based products (graphene ‘veils’ and inclusions) that provide UV shielding, de-acidification, oxygen and humidity barriers for the protection of old and modern paintings and artworks. Recent advances in the understanding of the mechanical integrity of large graphene membranes as well as of innovative graphene-transfer processes through the current ERC Tailor Graphene has made possible the emergence of this application of strong societal value. The transparent protective graphene veil can be easily removed so it does not constitute an irreversible intervention on the art object. Moreover, for such an application the price of graphene does not hamper its business potential since the quantities are minimal. Two different classes of products are envisaged; CVD graphene membranes directly deposited to artworks for which transparency is required and graphene flakes that will be dispersed to colour paints and varnishes so as to bestow enhanced UV, oxidation and humidity resistance. The latter paves the way to extend this application to the huge market of architectural paints. A multi-disciplinary approach will be pursued for the implementation of this PoC and involves experimentation with CVD graphene sheets of various morphologies and sizes and the dispersion of nanographene as additives in paints. Finally, the development of a Business Plan will be undertaken in collaboration with business developers and patent specialists.
Drone-Based radio aid measuring system

Drone-based Radio Aid Measuring System [DRAMS] solution comprises calibration and inspection of ILS and VOR systems, usually termed Flight Inspection, which is a cornerstone for the air traffic navigation and the safe landing of airplanes in all airports. CANARD drone technology, based on the state-of-the-art unmanned aircrafts, is a novel approach to allow more precise, rapid and cost-efficient Flight Inspection.
Background: In air navigation, safety and efficiency are top priorities. The need to ensure safe landing led to the creation of navigational aids (also known Navaids), which are markers that help pilots to land. In aviation, the Instrument Landing System [ILS] is the most commonly used landing aid in the world. This radio-based system precisely guides aircraft pilots along the correct landing course, even in reduced visibility. Meanwhile, Very-high-frequency Omnidirectional Radio range [VOR] is a type of short-range radio navigation system for aircraft, enabling them to determine their position and stay on course by receiving radio signals transmitted by ground beacons. For several decades, the market has relied on manned Flight Inspection Aircrafts to do this calibration and ensure proper operation.
DRAMS follow a procedures-hardware-software paradigm: A set of operational procedures is performed by a drone equipped with sensors and the gathered data is processed by custom developed software. The software will be developed a way that a single drone with interchangeable sensors and a single App can perform different tasks.
Key advantages of DRAMS’ approach are: Inexpensive, readily available, safe, reliable, eco-friendly and compliant to standards
DRAMS will harness the first-mover effect to create a Blue Ocean market inside the mature Flight Inspection market. Our initial market forecast shows that by achieving just 3,75% of the total ILS/VOR inspection market (€336M) we will reach the break even point in 2023 and accumulated revenues of €12,6M by 2025.
BIMODAL ULTRASONIC PROBE COMPRISING AN OPTICAL DEVICE FOR DIAGNOSIS

The invention relates to a portable bimodal probe designed to be applied to a biological tissue to be examined, the probe comprising: - an ultrasonic transducer (34) configured to transmit ultrasonic waves into the tissue and to receive ultrasonic waves reflected by the tissue, the transducer extending along a transverse axis; - at least two optodes (31a-31h, 32a-32h) arranged on either side of the transverse axis, such that the transducer extends between the two optodes; - each optode comprising a housing, and the housing comprising: a light transmitter (31a-31h) configured to transmit a light wave to the tissue; and/or an optical detector (32a-32h) configured to detect a light wave propagated by the tissue; - the optodes being designed such that at least one light transmitter and at least one optical detector are arranged on either side of the transducer; - at least one optical detector having a detection surface formed of a semiconductor material and connected to an electronic card.
Increasing yield on tungsten and tantalum ore production by means of advanced and flexible control on crushing, milling and separation process

Modern economy is highly dependent on specific raw materials, and it is envisaged that this dependency will increase in the near future. Most of them are scarce in EU and of poor purity, being mixed within complex and low grade aggregates which need to be processed by means of a separation process consuming high quantities of energy and water, and even in some cases this makes its exploitation unfeasible due to production costs. 
Being EU dependent on some of these materials, as identified by EIP initiative, our society is demanding more efficient extracting processes to contribute to major European independency on these Critical Raw Materials.
Tungsten and Tantalum ores are two recognized CRMs: In a market currently dominated by China and Russia production (among others), in Europe Tungsten (limited) production is mostly concentrate into UK, Spain and Portugal . On the other side, Tantalum is a key element on electronics with clear EU external production dependency, as it is naturally really scarce in Europe (only 1% of world production is concentrated in EU). 
Knowing this situation, OptimOre Project proposes the research and development of modelling and control technologies, using advanced sensing and advanced industrial control by means of artificial intelligence techniques, for the more efficient and flexible Tantalum and Tungsten ores processing from crushing to separation process, with the participation of relevant international players in the mining field on research (Chalmers University- Dr. Magnus Evertsson, Exeter University with Dr. Richard Pascoe, Freiburg University with Dr. Holberg Lieberwirth, among others). The project proposes a 3 years collaboration among 8 partners of 4 different countries.
Electrostatic Separation for Recycling Waste Printed Circuit Board: A Study on External Factor and a Robust Design for Optimization

Electrostatic separation is an effective and environmentally friendly method for recycling waste printed circuit board (PCB) by several kinds of electrostatic separators. However, some notable problems have been detected in its applications and cannot be efficiently resolved by optimizing the separation process. Instead of the separator itself, these problems are mainly caused by some external factors such as the nonconductive powder (NP) and the superficial moisture of feeding granule mixture. These problems finally lead to an inefficient separation. In the present research, the impacts of these external factors were investigated and a robust design was built to optimize the process and to weaken the adverse impact. A most robust parameter setting (25 kv, 80 rpm) was concluded from the experimental design. In addition, some theoretical methods, including cyclone separation, were presented to eliminate these problems substantially. This will contribute to efficient electrostatic separation of waste PCB and make remarkable progress for industrial applications.
WHAT? GEG? Strengthening the International Presence

This project realises GEG’s strategy of betting on international markets as a path to sustained business growth. The main objective of the investment is to consolidate the brand as an international reference in the engineering services sector.
Notice of Retraction Research on adaptive evaluation indexes of mountainous road network for disaster affairs

According to selection principles of evaluation indexes and selection methods of evaluation indexes, the paper establishes system framework of adaptive evaluation indexes between mountain road network and mountainous disaster environment, considering the current situation of mountain road network and mountainous disaster characteristics. Adaptive evaluation indexes of mountainous road network for disaster affairs are analyzed, which have dynamic characteristics in time and differences in space. Some analysis methods are provided, including method of normalization to quantitative evaluation indexes and quantitative method to qualitative evaluation indexes. It could provide the basis support to mountainous road network planning for disaster prevention and emergency management for mountainous disaster affairs.
THE LIFE COURSE DETERMINANTS OF VULNERABILITY IN LATE CAREERS

Late career is often seen as a more vulnerable life-stage in the labour market, in which workers may experience a deterioration in job quality. Using a life course perspective and longitudinal data, this article analyses the vulnerability associated with late career by focusing on four occupational dimensions: working-time, career continuity, retirement timing and income change. The research is carried out using data from Switzerland, a country where the age profile of the labour force is an increasing issue. The paper also adopts a cumulative disadvantage perspective to examine the impact of previous work and family life experiences on work life vulnerability at older age. Our data come from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARELIFE). The paper uses cluster analysis, sequence analysis and ordered logistic regression. Results show that women with previous family responsibilities resulting in long-term unemployment or caring, often with health complications, are more likely to be vulnerable to deterioration in job quality in late career. This suggests that experiences in the last period of the working life may be just as gendered as earlier periods.
Improved techniques for the calculation of<i>ab initio</i>ion-neutral interaction potentials: application to coinage metal ions interacting with rare gas atoms

Ab initio values for the potential energy functions for ion–neutral interactions can be tested by comparison with gaseous ion transport coefficients, but only if special care is taken to compute the interaction potentials accurately over wide ranges of internuclear separation. This is illustrated here by a reanalysis of the ab initio values for the coinage metal ions interacting with rare gas atoms, precise calculations of the transport cross sections over extremely wide ranges of energy, and similarly precise calculations of the zero-field ion mobilities as functions of gas temperature and the field-dependent ion mobilities at various fixed temperatures. The calculations indicate that the mobilities for Ag+(1S) moving in Ne or Ar can distinguish between the existing, very similar ab initio potentials. They also show that substantial differences exist among the mobilities of the coinage metal anions and the ground and excited states of the cations. The techniques implemented are recommended for future ab ...
Single Beacon Indoor Localization System Based on Counter-Synchronized Compass and RSSI

Indoor localization system has been a popular research area in recent decades and many of them are based on multiple beacons localization method. However, there are some special applications to which the multiple beacons method is not an optimal solution due to its overdesign and cost of redundancy. Multiple beacons method uses at least three transducers and each transducer’s location must be known to find the location of a target object by using either Triangulation or Trilateration calculation. When the multiple beacons method is applied in an items lost and found system, the precise Cartesian coordinates of a target item can be found, but it is definitely overdesign and incurring redundant cost. It is due to the fact that the target item requires only two simple information i.e. Clock orientation and distance information; therefore, single beacon is enough for the task. In this paper, we propose a single beacon localization method to optimize the solution in the items lost and found system by utilizing clock orientation and estimated distance information. The proposed single beacon localization algorithm has been demonstrated and proven that it can be one of the optimal solutions for items lost and found system.
Support to the scipost initiative (2020-2021)

This project will enable SciPost to enhance its metadata handling facilities. In accordance with the goals stated in the Work Programme, we hope to develop the ""backend"" of our metadata-related publishing services, enabling us by extension to offer new tools for different classes of academic users.  Overall objective: To enhance our already industry-leading extended metadata handling facilities for all facets of our scientific publishing activities, to extend their content coverage, and to enlarge their user base by providing tools targeted at authors, funders and the broader community.  Specific objectives:     • To enhance our existing metadata schema and handling infrastructure for researcher profiles, publications, organizations and funder-related data (funder instances, grant instruments, funding rounds, grant instances);     • To widen the coverage of this data, and make it as universal as possible;     • To interlink this data and provide open online facilities for using it, thereby creating a set of useful tools for the community (curated researcher disambiguator; publication listing; affiliations; coauthorships/conflict of interest checker; referee finder; grant reporting);     • To promote these tools as useful additions to scientific and administrative workflows in general, and facilitate the implementation of our business model in particular.
La littérature comparée au Brésil (un aperçu des cinq dernières décennies)

Cet article se propose de dresser un panorama de la littérature comparée au Brésil au cours des quarante dernières années. L’histoire de ce domaine d’études littéraires est étroitement associée aux activités de l’Association Brésilienne de Littérature Comparée, qui, avec ses congrès et ses publications, regroupe les universités dispersées d’un pays à l’échelle d’un continent. L’aperçu des diverses recherches dans les programmes de post-graduation des universités qui ont accueilli la direction d’Abralic depuis 1986 jusqu’à aujourd’hui ainsi que le relevé des thèses soutenues et des livres issus de ces recherches constituent un échantillon de ce qui a été mené à bien dans le domaine de la littérature comparée au Brésil jusqu’à aujourd’hui.