SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Enabling safe multi-brand platooning for europe

The main goal of the ENSEMBLE project is to pave the way for the adoption of multi-brand truck platooning in Europe to improve fuel economy, traffic safety and throughput. This will be demonstrated by driving six differently branded trucks in one (or more) platoon(s) under real world traffic conditions across national borders. 

Following objectives are defined:
-Achieve safe platooning for trucks of different brands. Relevant authorities will be approached to jointly define road approval requirements including V2I communication.
-Work towards the standardization of different aspects of platooning: manoeuvres for forming and dissolving of platoons, operational conditions, communication protocols, message sets, and safety mechanisms. Platooning Levels will be defined to guide the design of different platooning functionalities and strategies, reflecting the full diversity of trucks with platooning functionality. Stakeholder groups will be set up to ensure that the pre-standards are taken up by the respective organisations and working groups to form the actual standards. If necessary a multi-brand platooning working group will be initiated.
-Real-life platooning: The intended practical tests on test tracks and in real life serve a three-fold purpose: 1) “learning by doing” testing across a C-ITS corridor in Europe, 2) assess the impact on traffic, infrastructure and logistics, while gathering relevant data of critical scenarios and 3) promote multi-brand platooning through a final event.

ENSEMBLE brings the key actors for deployment together: six major truck OEMs will form the core of the project consortium, supported by CLEPA that will act as an umbrella organisation to involve all relevant suppliers. In addition, a limited number of expert organizations will be involved to cover specific topics such as safety assessment, traffic impact, and platoon control system design.
Polyhedral discretisation methods for geomechanical simulation of faults and fractures in poroelastic media

Understanding subsurface geological processes is crucial for the prevention of environmental damage and the development of renewable alternatives for energy generation. The key for the successful assessment of subsurface activities is the ability to perform accurate numerical simulations able to predict the effects of soil exploitation. Envisioned research activities will focus on the design and analysis of advanced nonconforming polyhedral discretisation methods for simulating fault mechanics and fracture propagation in poroelastic media. The main goal is to provide an efficient mathematical and numerical framework to evaluate and prevent risks related to several human geological activities. In this project, we aim at developing and analysing new nonconforming polyhedral finite element methods able to tame the mathematical and numerical challenges that have to be accounted for in geomechanical modelling: the geometric complexity arising from the presence of various layers and fractures, the strong coupling between the flow and the mechanics, and the possible rough variations of the physical parameters. In this context, for inner interface and moving discontinuities problems, such as fault slip and fracture growth, the versatility of polyhedral finite element methods allows to successfully tame the geometric complexity as well as facilitate mesh adaptivity and provide a greater robustness with respect to mesh distortions. The research will target the investigation of the models describing fault mechanics and the interaction between propagating fractures and fluid flow. The computational performance of the proposed discretisation schemes will be assessed on a complete panel of realistic test cases.
A study of candidate marine target impact craters in Arabia Terra, Mars

Previous workers have proposed that a northern ocean existed early during
Martian geologic history and the shorelines of that ocean would coincide roughly with the
crustal dichotomy that divides the smooth, northern lowlands with the cratered, southern
highlands. Arabia Terra is a region on Mars that straddles the crustal dichotomy, and
several proposed shorelines are located in the area. Shallow marine impact craters on Mars
likely would exhibit features like those on Earth, including characteristic morphological
features that are distinctly different from that of craters formed on land. Common
attributes of terrestrial marine impact craters include features of wet mass movement such
as gravity slumps and debris flows; radial gullies leading into the crater depression; resurge
deposits and blocks of dislocated materials; crater rim collapse or breaching of the crater
wall; a central peak terrace or peak ring terrace; and subdued topography (an indicator of
both age and possible flood inundation immediately following impact). In this article, these
features have been used to evaluate craters on Mars as to a possible marine origin. This
study used a simple quantification system to approximately judge and rank shallow marine
impact crater candidates based on features observed in terrestrial analogs. Based on the
quantification system, 77 potential shallow marine impact craters were found within an area
bounded by 20 N and 40 N as well as 20 W and 20 E. Nine exemplary candidates were
ranked with total scores of 70% or more. In a second, smaller study area, impact craters of
approximately similar size and age were evaluated as a comparison and average total scores
are 35%, indicating that there is some morphological difference between craters inside and
outside the proposed shorelines. Results of this type of study are useful in helping to
develop a general means of classification and characterization of potential marine craters.
Analysis and Implementation of Parallel Connected Two-Induction Motor Single-Inverter Drive by Direct Vector Control for Industrial Application

Sensorless-based direct vector control techniques are widely used for three-phase induction motor drive, whereas in case of multiple-motor control, it becomes intensively complicated and very few research articles in support to industrial applications were found. A straight-forward direct vector control with sensorless operation for parallel connected two similar-rated induction motors driven by single three-phase inverter is proposed and verified numerically by simulation software test under balanced and unbalanced conditions. The proposed control algorithm adapts the natural observer to estimate the rotor speed, rotor flux, and load torque of both motors. Simulation results along with theoretical background provided in this paper confirm the feasibility of operation of the ac motors and proves reliability for industrial applications.
Cro-Eu-Reka! research for innovation, innovation for people

The project “CRO-EU-REKA!” will carry out preparations, promotion, organization and impact assessment of the European Researchers' Night events to be organized in Zagreb and Split, the two largest cities in the Republic of Croatia, on 26th September 2014 and 25th September 2015. 

The main theme of the European Researchers' Nights in 2014 and 2015 in Croatia is ""Innovation in Research, Innovation for People"". The focus of the events is to highlight to young people, pupils and students the importance of innovation and creativity processes in research for the benefit of the society. The coordinator of the project is Business Innovation Croatian Agency (BICRO), the key governmental agency for innovation in science and SME sector, focusing on high-technology. BICRO, together with three selected partners: Society znanost.org, University of Split, and Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing at University of Zagreb will bring successful researchers with high innovation track records closer to the public at large, especially pupils and students in Croatia.  

The project  intends to stimulate student's understanding and interest towards science and research as an attractive career and in general to enhance public recognition of researchers and their work in Croatia. The format of two events to be organized in two largest cities in Croatia (Zagreb and Split) for two consecutive years allows a unique swap of 10 central Eureka modules between the cities: the Modules organized and presented iin Split in 2014 will be moved to Zagreb in 2015, and Zagreb’s events in 2014 will be presented in Split 2015.  

Various activities during the Nights will be adapted and suited  for a wide audience and will include different competitions, many Modules with science shows, scientist animators, exhibitions, projections, stands and many other surprises.
Peer learning of innovation agencies for services of access to finance for innovative smes

Innovative SMEs are most likely to create new markets, achieve rapid growth, and help the economy recover. External
finance may be particularly important for innovative SMEs, as they usually lack the internal resources to successfully
commercialise innovations. However, innovative SMEs often find it the hardest to obtain finance because they tend to have
riskier business models, which are important to create new markets but are also difficult for banks to value. Innovative SMEs
are often more reliant on intangible assets, rather than physical property, but intangibles are difficult to value as they are
context specific, and thus hard to use as collateral for lending.
AccesSME project is dedicated to contribute tackling this issue. The objective of the project is to enable the participating
innovation agencies to cooperate in a tangible and cost-effective manner so as to improve existing or create new concepts,
methodologies and tools for SMEs on access to finance through mutual learning and exchange of good practices. The
project aims to cover three kinds of access to finance options:
1) Business to business (B2B) matching for partnerships and investments
2) Horizon 2020 SME Instrument
3) crowdfunding platforms.
AUTOMATED MECHATRONIC SYSTEM

INTRODUCTION OF A NEW PRODUCT/PRODUCTION PROCESS INTO THE HOLDING, OF WHICH OF THE ASSEMBLY/WELDING OF SPECIAL COMPONENTS WITH STRICT TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS BUT ALSO OF STEEL AND ALUMINIUM COMPONENTS FOR DIVERSIFIED SECTORS.
Respecting Autonomous Decision Making Among Filipinos: A Re-emphasis in Genetic Counseling

Family cohesiveness provides a unique cultural influence in the observance and expression of autonomy in terms of Filipino patients' decision making. With genetic counseling yet in its dawning practice in the Philippines, healthcare professionals (i.e., geneticists, practitioners) practicing genetic counseling and students in the pioneering genetic counseling program face the challenge of how to provide culturally appropriate measures in respecting Filipinos' autonomy. There is much deliberation with respect to identifying autonomous decision making among Filipino patients as counselees in genetic counseling. Cultural values influence how autonomy and bioethical principles are upheld. In a culturally-appropriate manner of identifying who makes health care and genetic counseling decisions, the sole focus on an individualistic perspective may be too western-based and may render genetic counseling less effective. The uniquely important cultural feature of family cohesiveness necessitates its incorporation into the practice of genetic counseling in the Philippines.
HUMIDITY WALL CONTROL

A humidity monitoring system mountable to a wall has a housing for receiving a humidity sensor. A face plate having an extended portion can be mounted over the housing such that the extend portion is positioned adjacent to the humidity sensor. The extended portion defining a secondary space within which humid air can be pass proximate to the humidity sensor to improve the monitoring of the ambient humid air.
Experimental investigation of vibration reduction using shape memory alloys

Smart materials have a growing technological importance due to their unique thermomechanical characteristics. Shape memory alloys belong to this class of materials being easy to manufacture, relatively lightweight, and able to produce high forces or displacements with low power consumption. These aspects could be exploited in different applications including vibration control. Nevertheless, literature presents only a few references concerning the experimental analysis of shape memory alloy dynamical systems. This contribution deals with the experimental analysis of shape memory alloy dynamical systems by considering an experimental apparatus consisted of low-friction cars free to move in a rail. A shaker that provides harmonic forcing excites the system. The vibration analysis reveals that shape memory alloy elements introduce complex behaviors to the system and that different thermomechanical loadings are of concern showing the main aspects of the shape memory alloy dynamical response. Special attention is dedicated to the analysis of vibration reduction that can be achieved by considering different approaches exploiting either temperature variations promoted by electric current changes or vibration absorber techniques. The results establish that adaptability due to temperature variations is defined by a competition between stiffness and hysteretic behavior changes.
Ultrasound instrumentation and physics—a review with test questions

Ultrasound refers to any sound whose frequency is above the audible range (i.e., >20 kHz). Ultrasound transducers use piezoelectric crystals to convert electric signals into mechanical vibrations and pressure waves, and can detect any returning pressure waves converting them back into electric signals; serving a dual role of both pulse transmission and echo detection. Oscillations per second of the piezoelectric element in the transducer establish the frequency of the ultrasound wave. Frequency is expressed in cycles per second, or hertz (Hz). Diagnostic ultrasound transducers use transducer-emitting frequencies in the 1 MHz to 30 MHz (1 million to 30 million Hz) frequency range. Transducer frequencies used in clinical applications are:
Mediterranean Initiatives - Development in Agriculture

M.I.D.A.’s main objective is to create a strategy of rural development among areas characterized by micro agro industries, through: • The creation of a network among administrations to promote development for rural areas; • The acquisition of know-how on of public subjects engaged in rural development and in micro agro industries; • The experimental pilot actions of protection and improvement of rural areas and of micro industries as a distinction; • The recognition of rural structures to preserve landscape as an environmental and cultural good. The Mediterranean area has developed during the centuries a territory’s structure influenced by the presence of agricultural productions and productive industries. The mild climate and the rich soil has made possible during the centuries, the birth of special cultivations that has determined a typical image of the landscape, of towns, of local culture. The cultivations and the forming of rural communities have made necessary the born of roads, villages, rural structures that have a great cultural and landscape interest. The rural heritage is characterized by the presence of interrelated elements: the morphology, the natural environment, the cultivations, as well as elements born form the human intervention on the territory. The project realises common instruments to safeguard and improve these elements, in terms of 1. protection of local landscape 2. quality production and sustainable development 3. local identity culture The project operates on 3 levels: 1. Actions of animation, information and awareness: to spread the culture of opening to the challenges of the open Mediterranean market, of the EU cohesion and of neighbourhood policies. Particular care for the actions of formation and the action of promotion of a common system of popular events, finalised to know the richness of Mediterranean micro agro food industries 2. Actions of cooperation and network: to build joint model of development aimed to the improvement of added value quality. These actions will bring to build a network among subjects like the project partners that may be consolidated in the ambit of the next Ob. 3 of cohesion policies 2007-13 3. Actions of reinforcement of management capacities of the different areas: promoted by • action of Steering Committee, Technical Scientific Committee, periodical meetings • high level formative action, necessary to face with efficient instruments the challenges concerned by the project and to achieve the results The beneficiaries of the project will be local Public Administrations as well as citizens who operate in the sector of improvement of the territories.
Constraining uncertainty of multi decadal climate projections

CONSTRAIN will focus research on three climate science knowledge gaps and a policy-facing knowledge gap that can be resolved over the next 4-5 years to significantly improve our understanding of how natural and human factors affect multi-decadal regional climate change. This will cement EU science as the world-leader in understanding climate sensitivity and climate variability, deliver significantly improved capability to make climate projections for the next 20-50 years, and provide up-to-date scientific evidence for international climate policy in two phases: Phase 1 will deliver a timely characterisation of physical science uncertainty and how it affects projections and committed levels of warming to the 2021 IPCC sixth assessment report; Phase 2 will deliver constrained surface temperature projections for the 2023 UNFCCC Global Stocktake. CONSTRAIN will take full advantage of climate model integrations from the sixth Climate Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP6) and will leverage existing H2020 and ERC projects. Novel CMIP6 analyses will be combined with dedicated high resolution simulations and new observations to address identified knowledge gaps on radiative forcing, cloud feedbacks and the relationship between ocean variability and atmospheric change. A fourth identified knowledge gap is the effective translation of new physical science understanding into an improved evidence base for policy decisions. CONSTRAIN will address this by developing climate model emulators that integrate and operationalise learning from across the consortium to provide new capability to assess impacts of climate change under a broad range of emission scenarios. We will focus on the expected spatially resolved decadal changes until mid-century providing robust evidence on climate sensitivity, and regional temperature, precipitation and circulation changes, thereby enabling evidence-based policy decisions that will directly benefit the EU's adaptation and mitigation strategy.
Wrapper algorithms and their performance assessment on high-dimensional molecular data

Prediction problems on high-dimensional molecular data, e.g. the classification of microar-
ray samples into normal and cancer tissues, are complex and ill-posed since the number
of variables usually exceeds the number of observations by orders of magnitude. Recent
research in the area has propagated a variety of new statistical models in order to handle
these new biological datasets. In practice, however, these models are always applied in
combination with preprocessing and variable selection methods as well as model selection
which is mostly performed by cross-validation. Varma and Simon (2006) have used the
term ‘wrapper-algorithm’ for this integration of preprocessing and model selection into the
construction of statistical models. Additionally, they have proposed the method of nested
cross-validation (NCV) as a way of estimating their prediction error which has evolved to
the gold-standard by now.
In the first part, this thesis provides further theoretical and empirical justification for
the usage of NCV in the context of wrapper-algorithms. Moreover, a computationally less
intensive alternative to NCV is proposed which can be motivated in a decision theoretic
framework. The new method can be interpreted as a smoothed variant of NCV and, in
contrast to NCV, guarantees intuitive bounds for the estimation of the prediction error.
The second part focuses on the ranking of wrapper algorithms. Cross-study-validation is
proposed as an alternative concept to the repetition of separated within-study-validations
if several similar prediction problems are available. The concept is demonstrated using
six different wrapper algorithms for survival prediction on censored data on a selection of
eight breast cancer datasets. Additionally, a parametric bootstrap approach for simulating
realistic data from such related prediction problems is described and subsequently applied
to illustrate the concept of cross-study-validation for the ranking of wrapper algorithms.
Eventually, the last part approaches computational aspects of the analyses and simula-
tions performed in the thesis. The preprocessing before the analysis as well as the evaluation
of the prediction models requires the usage of large computing resources. Parallel comput-
ing approaches are illustrated on cluster, cloud and high performance computing resources
using the R programming language. Usage of heterogeneous hardware and processing of
large datasets are covered as well as the implementation of the R-package survHD for
the analysis and evaluation of high-dimensional wrapper algorithms for survival prediction
from censored data.
PROCESS FOR IMPROVED BIODIESEL FUEL

A process for preparing biodiesel having improved filterability characteristics including inducing transesterification of a triglyceride feedstock with cavitation to form an intermediate reaction product. Glycerol by product is separated from the intermediate reaction product before finishing the transesterification reaction in a pressurized reaction tank to yield a biodiesel reaction product. The biodiesel reaction product can be further purified by removing glycerol.
A PALLET

The invention relates to a pallet and a method of repairing a pallet. The pallet including a deck comprising two leading edge boards and a number of boards disposed between the leading edge boards, wherein at least one of the leading edge boards is provided in the form of a separate first and a second leading edge board member.