SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Common strategies and best practices to IMprove the transnational PRotection of ECOsystem integrity and services

IMPRECO main objective is to enhance the safeguarding of ecosystem services and tackle their environmental vulnerability strengthening the potential of protected areas in biodiversity and ecosystems conservation through their transnational networking. The Project Partners are daily facing the challenge of Eco-system (ES) conservation and experiencing the relationship between the ES and the Socioeconomic-system (SoES) which produces flows of benefits from the ES to the SoES but also drivers of change from the SoES to the ES. Human and natural pressures are undermining the health of ES and their capacity to provide services fundamental for living conditions of people in the area. A common challenge for the pj area, is on one side, to maintain, enhance and restore ES and their functionality and, on the other, to integrate the ES in local development plans. The pj addresses such common challenges applying the so called ESS approach but in an innovative way: unleashing Protected Areas (PA) potential as laboratories to test innovative measures for ES conservation and transferring them in the surrounding territories through the application of a quadruple helix approach. Safeguarding ES requires a comprehensive approach to be effective: by converging efforts at the local level, which requires the involvement of PA managers, public bodies, civil society, academia, economic operators and by sharing efforts on transnational ground since ES are ecologically interconnected and threatened by pressures generated at such level. Therefore, the pj will establish a transnational network composed by PAs and local stakeholders and support it with a common strategy for the ES management and conservation together with a set of innovative governing tools. Thanks to such pj outputs and their active involvement in the pj implementation through a community based management system, the commitment and capacities of quadruple helix actors to tackle threats on ES and apply measures for ES management and safeguarding will be increased.
Reducing the unemployment rate amongst blind people by introducing a working tool that increases their autonomy and productivity.

Our objective is to decrease the unemployment rate amongst blind people (75 % in Europe; Source RNIB) by 10 % until 2028 by increasing their autonomy and productivity in the work environment. This is achieved by introducing a tool for blind people that enables the access to any information without the help of others. 

This is achieved with the Tactonom, a tactile graphics display that is composed of 10.591 tactile points in a DIN A4 sized touch field. Plugged into a PC the tactile display performs the same task as a screen would for a sighted person. The new technology grants blind people instant access to information like tables (Excel), charts, graphs, diagrams, images, maps, forms, graphics, icons, flow charts, mind maps, and many more. For blind people the ability to instantly access such information is no less than a paradigm shift. This is because the currently existing output technologies (single line Braille Displays and Screen Readers) are only able to output text based information. This is insufficient because a vast amount of information is not text based but graphic visualization. However, these are not instantly accessible for blind people today. This diminishes the autonomy and productivity of  blind people and blocks their access to many job profiles.

The Tactonom is a disruptive technology for two reasons: 
1) it is the only technology that enables the access to all information types.  
2) the new patented technology is 5 times cheaper per tactile than its cheapest competitor.

Both benefits combined will ensure that the 2.5 M blind and many of the 23.8 M visually impaired people (Source WHO) living in Europe can take active part in society and  will not be left behind by the digital revolution. Also, blind people will be able to access new job profiles which leads to a strong reduction in the unemployment rate.

The technology exists as a prototype and has currently achieved the technology readiness level TRL 5.
MANUAL DEVICE FOR CLEARING BLOCKED WASTE PIPES

The device has a flexible suction bell (2) fitted to a hand-pump (1), the bell being secured by a screw system (6) to a longitudinal end of the pump case (3). Inside the hand-pump (1) are arranged a piston rod (7) with a piston (8) and reversible seals (17, 19, 21) acting as valves. When the piston rod (7) is moved, depending on the valve setting, a vacuum or compressed air is produced. The device thus ensures perfect clearing of the blockages in waste pipes and offers excellent handling characteristics.
Piezopotential augmented photo- and photoelectro-catalysis with a built-in electric field

Rapid technological development and population growth are responsible for a series of imminent environmental problems and an ineluctable energy crisis. The application of semiconductor nanomaterials in photocatalysis or photoelectrocatalysis (PEC) for either the degradation of contaminants in the environment or the generation of hydrogen as clean fuel is an effective approach to alleviate these problems. However, the efficiency of such processes remains suboptimal for real applications. Reasonable construction of a built-in electric field is considered to efficiently enhance carrier separation and reduce carrier recombination to improve catalytic performance. In the past decade, as a new method to enhance the built-in electric field, the piezoelectric effect from piezoelectric materials has been extensively studied. In this review, we provide an overview of the properties of piezoelectric materials and the mechanisms of piezoelectricity and ferroelectricity for a built-in electric field. Then, piezoelectric and ferroelectric polarization regulated built-in electric fields that mediate catalysis are discussed. Furthermore, the applications of piezoelectric semiconductor materials are also highlighted, including degradation of pollutants, bacteria disinfection, water splitting for H 2 generation, and organic synthesis. We conclude by discussing the challenges in the field and the exciting opportunities to further improve piezo-catalytic efficiency. The built-in electric field generated by piezoelectric and ferroelectric materials can efficiently separate photoinduced carriers, thereby promoting redox catalytic reactions, such as the degradation of pollutants, bacterial disinfection, water splitting, and organic synthesis.
Stress Perception Among Rural and Urban Perinatal Patients

Pregnancy can be a source of both physical and emotional stress for the pregnant woman. Stress can greatly impact one's well-being by increasing blood pressure, reducing coping mechanisms, and ultimately threatening one's homeostasis. Anecdotal data indicates that urban and rural areas afford different sociocultural stress. There is a dearth of studies that explore perceptions of stress among pregnant women and no known studies that explore the perception of stress among pregnant women who live in different sociocultural areas of the United States. The purpose of this pilot study was to explore perceptions of stress among rural and urban pregnant women. Findings indicated that rural participants attended prenatal classes more than urban participants and that urban participants perceived greater overall stress than rural participants. The study lends feasibility to future research exploring perinatal stress as influenced by geographical, sociocultural factors.
Perovskite lead-free piezoelectric ceramics

The ability of piezoelectric devices to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy and vice versa has inspired remarkable growth in research on piezoelectric materials. However, based on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances legislation, it is necessary to eliminate the lead from currently used piezoelectric ceramics. Together with the increasing market share and improved performance of lead-free piezoelectrics, this growing recognition that the use of lead should be limited in piezoelectric materials has promoted the development of lead-free piezoelectric ceramics. Some devices with excellent performance based on lead-free piezoelectric ceramics have been reported, and their applications are expected to increase in the near future. This perspective provides an overview of key advances related to the structures and properties of lead-free piezoelectrics, including (K,Na)NbO3, BaTiO3, Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3, and BiFeO3. Future prospects are also discussed based on the performances of lead-free piezoelectric materials investigated to date.
ANALISIS PENGARUH INFORMASI NON KEUANGAN, INFORMASI KEUANGAN, DAN OWNERSHIP TERHADAP UNDERPRICING PADA PERUSAHAAN NON KEUANGAN YANG MELAKUKAN INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING (IPO) DI BEI PERIODE 2008-2014

This study aims to analyze the influece of the non-financial information (underwriter reputation and firm size), the financial information (Return on Assets, Debt to Equity Ratio and Earning Per Share), and the ownership (retained shares by owner and foreign ownership) on underpricing at non-financial companies in Indonesia Stock Exchange during 2008-2014. The population in this study consists of all IPO non-financial firm in Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2008-2014. After passed the purposive sampling method there were 77 non-financial companies obtained as sample. The data analysis methods used is multiple linier regression analysis and with the classical assumption test. The result of this research showed that underwriter reputation, Return 0n Assets (ROA) and Earning Per Share (EPS) have a negative and significant effect to underpricing, Debt to Equity Ratio (DER) has a positive and significant effect to underpricing, while firm size, retained shares by owner and foreign ownership have no significant effect to underpricing.
The Noise Analysis for Draft Tube of Turbine

We take the field test data from the entrance to the draft tube of the turbine of a hydropower station as an example, the signals acquired are depicted in time domain and frequency spectrum, and the relation between the noise and the load is analyzed, then we find out the reasons which cause noise and put forward the measures for noise elimination. After analyzing the noise signals of the draft tube under different loads, the experimental results show that when the unit operates in load 19MW - 80MW and 138MW - 179MW, the noise is much larger than usual, the abnormal noise is mainly caused by the hydraulic pressure fluctuation of draft tube, the best way to eliminate the noise is the reasonable air compensation for the draft tube.
Demonstration of eu effective large scale threat and crisis management outside the eu

Effective EU support to a large external crisis requires new approaches. In response to this challenge and to identified user and market needs from previous projects, Reaching Out proposes an innovative multi-disciplinary approach that will optimize the efforts, address a wide spectrum of users and maximize market innovation success.
This approach results in five main objectives: to
1. Develop a Collaborative Framework, with distributed platforms of functional services, 
2. Implement a flexible and open “collaborative innovation” process involving users and SMEs, suppliers, operators and research organisations,
3. Develop, upgrade and integrate 78 new connectable and interoperable tools, 
4. Conduct 5 large scale demonstrations on the field: 
o health disaster  in Africa (Epidemics in Guinea, with strong social and cultural issues),
o natural disaster  in a politically complex region and a desert environment (Earthquake in the Jordan Valley, led jointly by Jordan, Israel and Palestine),
o three global change disasters in Asia targeted at large evacuation and humanitarian support in Bangladesh (long lasting floods, huge storms and associated epidemics,), EU citizen support and repatriation in Shanghai (floods & storm surge), radiological and industrial disasters impacting EU assets in Taiwan (flash floods, landslides, storm surge and chemical and radiological disasters), supported and co-funded by local authorities,
5. Provide recommendations and evaluations for future legal and policy innovations.
The project will be conducted under the supervision of senior end-users. It will be performed with flexible and proven procedures by a balanced consortium of users, industry, innovative SMEs, RTO and academia in the EU and the demonstration regions.
The main expected impact is to improve external disaster and crisis management efficiency and cost-benefit and increase the EU visibility whilst enhancing EU industry competitiveness and enlarging the market.
Développement d’une méthode et d’un dispositif innovants pour la mesure continue de la pression artérielle humaine sans l’utilisation d’un manchon

Number_reference_aid_programme: SA.41471(2015/X) Objet de l’aide publique: Article 25 du règlement (CE) no 651/2014 du 17 juin 2014 déclarant certaines catégories d’aides compatibles avec le marché intérieur dans l’application des articles 107 et 108 du traité C’est tout. UE L 187/1 du 26.6.2014). Dans la lutte contre le «tueur silencieux» de l’hypertension, la surveillance continue de la pression artérielle (BP) est l’une des fonctions les plus souhaitables dans l’électronique grand public. Cependant, les règles et protocoles actuels pour mesurer la pression artérielle impliquent soit le processus d’occlusion des vaisseaux menottés, soit nécessitent de multiples nœuds de détection sur le corps, ce qui rend difficile leur mise en œuvre dans des systèmes électroniques compacts et portables tels que des clips et des bracelets à longue durée de vie. Dans le cadre du projet, nous avons proposé un module photoplétistique et micro-ondes très compact avec une méthode innovante de surveillance continue de la pression artérielle sans avoir besoin de contacter un médecin.
Implementing the Accessibility to Urban Historic Center's Use and Knowledge

I-ACCESS has the main goal of developing innovative solutions to improve the cultural and physical accessibility of cultural heritage in historic centers, considering the cultural heritage as a driving force for the integration and development of the society. Through the exchange of cross-border expertises, new methodological lines as well as new models and intervention methods will be developed to improve the accessibility and the  enhancement of goods falling in pedestrian areas of city centers.
The complementary partnership will enable the development and validation in the field of new solutions to improve the accessibility of places in two strategic directions: 1) physical accessibility improvement; 2) improving accessibility to the contents. The project includes the construction of a Participatory Platform for Public Consultation, an advisory activity with inclusive purpose, aimed at enabling the direct participation of citizens in the formation of rules of common life. The project results are:
- Pilot projects to improve the quality of life and social inclusion through technological development and the use of ICT tools to improve access to information and services by the most disadvantaged users.
- Definition of new technologies and new services for the improvement of physical and cultural accessibility of cultural heritage.
- Definition of new models and protocols for use of cultural heritage.
WEAR AND IMPACT RESISTANT REFLECTIVE ROAD LANE MARKERS

A laminate article preferably including two or more layers adapted to be applied to a surface of a roadway that can function as a reflective marker, such as a lane marker or road feature marker. The article includes one or more reflective compounds, preferably particles, aggregates, or clusters that are partially embedded in an exposed outer surface layer of the article. In order to increase the durability of the material, protective media compounds are also present in the outer layer and extend outward therefrom with the protective material protruding a greater distance than the reflective compounds. The articles of the present invention are weather resistant, durable and resistant to damage by vehicles and snowplows.
Everywhere International SMEs

The Everywhere International SMEs (EIS) project was formed out of a recognised regional and European need to encourage more SMEs to internationalise as a central pillar of the post crisis recovery to cement sustainable growth in the EU. The EU’s Single Market of 500 million consumers and the growing opportunities offered by the global economy provide Europe’s SMEs with huge potential if they push their business goals internationally. An estimated 90% of global growth originates outside the EU. Developing and emerging markets are expected to account for 60% of world GDP by 2030. There is huge potential for EU-based SMEs.
SMEs are much more likely to survive in the globally competitive business climate if they internationalise. International SMEs are also more innovative than their stay-at-home cousins and more resistant to local and national crises.

EIS brings together 9 partners from 7 regions to work on a 4 year project. EIS partners will develop the EIS tool, a 6 step methodology to help the participating regions develop robust Action Plans for their stakeholder groups to interrogate as the project unfolds. All partner regions will implement this common EIS tool in phase 2 as part of each Action Plan and apply the EIS tool within their Operational Programmes – an innovative approach for improving Operational Programmes and governance structures for improved policy implementation among the EIS partners. EIS has a very strong focus on European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) with a target impact of in total around €19.5 million of EIS partner regions’ ESIF programmes. EIS counts all 7 of its addressed policy instruments as being linked to Smart Specialisation Strategies. The repository of knowledge developed during the EIS project will be put at the disposal of all EU regions via the Interreg Europe programme and the relevant policy platform(s) by strong communication activities based on the EIS communication strategy.
URGENCE COVID-19 — MOLISE

DEMANDE DE SUBVENTION EN RAISON D’UNE BAISSE DU CHIFFRE D’AFFAIRES DUE À L’URGENCE LIÉE À LA COVID-19AI ET DES EFFETS DE L’ARTICLE 17 DE L’AVIS, LE COURRIER ÉLECTRONIQUE CERTIFIÉ SUIVANT EST INDIQUÉ POUR CHAQUE COMMUNICATION: PEC:   GIANDOMENICO.IZZI@PEC.ANDI.IT
VSP data reverse-time migration based on GPU parallel acceleration

Under the guidance of VSP geometry theory,and taking advantages of high resolution and high signal to noise ratio of VSP data,pre-stack reverse-time depth migration method is used for imaging,comparing the imaging effects with ground seismic reverse-time migration,their advantages and characteristics are analyzed respectively.GPU parallel accelerating technique is adopted in the process of migration,highlight the advantages of GPU in parallel computing compared with conventional CPU algorithm.Through model tests,the results show that the VSP data reverse-time migration has better imaging effect than ground seismic reverse-time migration for deep underground strata and structures around well,and it has less effect in the shallow parts because of receiving less shallow reflection information.In terms of computational efficiency,the speed of GPU algorithm is 70times faster than CPU,and the effect is remarkable.The study has a guiding role in deep research for complex structural exploration,and helps to promote the application of the method in practice.
A humanized monoclonal anti-claudin1 antibody (anti-cldn1 mab) for treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (hcc)

Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most frequent primary liver cancer and owing to its very aggressive nature is amongst the leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide (IARC). The number of liver cancer-related deaths in Europe in 2018 amounted to 77 375, and this number is expected to keep rising, reaching an estimated number of more than 100 000 deaths in 2040 (IARC). Major causes include the hepatitis B and C viruses, alcoholism, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis. All of these medical conditions trigger liver fibrosis by damaging the liver and are closely associated with the development of HCC. As a matter of fact, more than 80% of HCC develop in fibrotic or cirrhotic livers. Early stages of liver cancer do not usually produce symptoms, and many challenges are associated with the screening of HCC, leading to its late diagnosis. The absence of effective drug treatment for HCC makes its resection the first curative option with most of the patients experiencing HCC recurrence within 5 years. All these factors contribute to the poor prognosis of the HCC patients. Sorafenib is the only currently approved systemic therapy for advanced HCC in the EU, only prolonging survival by an average of 3 months, the treatment often leads to drug resistance. Indeed, intra-tumor heterogeneity strongly constrains the therapeutic benefit of precision medicine and triggers drug-resistant sub-population of cells. Consequently, persistent treatment of drug-resistant tumor cells may accelerate tumor progression, suggesting that inappropriate and continual use of a compound on drug-resistant cancer cells is not recommended. Thus, there is an urgent unmet medical need to identify and to validate the therapeutic efficacy of new valuable molecules – i.e. targeting the existing drug-resistant cell populations -that could be used in monotherapy or in combination therapy with FDA-approved drugs to improve HCC treatment responses.
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE CONTROL OF BROADBAND TUNER

A broadband signal amplifier includes one of more broadband amplifier circuits, each dynamically controlled in response to a total power level of signals applied thereto to reduce linearity in response to a reduction of input signal strength. A filter may couple the output of the broadband amplifier circuits to each other to form a tandem arrangement. Power detectors are connected to detect and provide outputs indicative of the total power levels of the signals applied to respective broadband amplifiers. A control unit is connected to and receives the output from the power detectors and, in response, provides a control signals to the broadband amplifier circuit so as to operate each over portions of their operating characteristic curves that provide only that degree of linearity necessary to limit distortion to a predetermined or dynamically adjustable maximum acceptable level.