SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Integrated Logistics Network for the Supply Chain of Locally Produced Food, Part II: Assessment of E-Trade, Economic Benefit and Environmental Impact

In order to improve the logistics for locally produced food, and its integration with large-scale distribution systems, the conceptual idea of optimised and integrated logistics networks was analysed and demonstrated in a pilot project of local food producers in southern Sweden. The main objective of this paper was to assess the e-trade integrated logistics systems, economic benefits and environmental impact of integrated logistics systems, based on route optimisation analyses and producer data collected using questionnaires. The study revealed that the introduction of IT-systems for electronic trade had positive and negative economic effects. Internet-based cloud services designed for electronic business-to-business trading and coordinated transport with a common collection centre (CC) were important steps in the process of integration. The pilot project also showed the importance of a flexible organisation and a strong driving partner to con- tinue and develop collaboration. Route optimisation could reduce the route distances, decrease the environmental im- pact and provide economic benefits due to reduced working hours. The lowest estimated global warming potential from vehicle emissions was found when coordination was considered for collection to the CC and to and from the distribu- tion centre (DC). The lowest estimated potentials for acidification, eutrophication and human toxicity were found when integrated collections and deliveries took place during each route. To identify how the local food supply chains should be organised, more case studies of local food producers in different settings and under different conditions need to be carried out. With further case studies and surveys, more general patterns of variation and relations between variables may also be identified.
New materials enabled by programmable two-dimensional chemical reactions across van der waals gap

Chemical reactions between solids are fundamental in areas as diverse as catalysis, information storage, pharmaceuticals, electronics manufacturing, advanced ceramics, and solar energy, to name just a few. Controlling the spatial extent of solid-state reactions at the nanoscale will enable development of materials, programmed on an atomic level, which will facilitate many emerging applications like bioinspired smart batteries and artificial synapses for future neuromorphic electronics. However, currently, there are no chemistry methods which allow precise spatial control at the nanoscale, limiting progress towards the programmable matter.   Here I propose a completely new way to create novel materials using two-dimensional (2D) chemical reactions at the atomically-defined interfaces between crystalline solids. Usually, reactions between macroscopic solids are hindered as their large dimensions prevent placing them close enough to each other to support chemical transformations. Thus, just a few years ago, the task of placing two atomically flat crystals within angstrom proximity of each other, to initiate chemical interactions between them, was impossible to realise. This situation has changed dramatically with the advent of van der Waals technology - disassembly of various layered crystals into individual atom- or molecule-thick layers followed by a highly-controlled reassembly of these layers into artificial heterostructures. Building on our recent progress in van der Waals technology, I aim to realise interplanar chemical reactions between highly-crystalline solids in precisely controllable conditions using temperature, electric and magnetic fields, light, sound, pressure, and mechanical forces as means of control. Using digital control of 2D chemistry, mechanics, and electronics at the nanoscale, I and my team will develop programmable matter that actively responds to external and internal stimuli by adjusting their properties on an atomic level.
OPTMETAL

Co-financing the costs of consultancy services provided to companies by external contractors in connection with the introduction of improvements in business processes in enterprises.
Pinning of steps near equilibrium without impurities, adsorbates, or dislocations

Discontinuous surface tension of a vicinal surface is calculated numerically based on a statistical mechanical method. The microscopic model is a restricted solid-on-solid (RSOS) model with a point-contact type step–step attraction (p-RSOS model). The discontinuity in the surface tension leads to step faceting at low temperatures near equilibrium, where macrosteps with smooth side surfaces are formed, resulting in two-surface coexistence. Using the Monte Carlo method with the Metropolis algorithm, we show the formation of the merged steps (macrosteps) and the slow velocity of the merged steps. We demonstrate that steps on a vicinal surface are pinned without impurities, adsorbates, or dislocations. We also propose simple ideas to avoid non-uniform growing of a crystal caused by the discontinuous surface tension of the crystal. • Surface tension becomes discontinuous at low temperatures for sticky steps. • The discontinuous surface tension results in the faceted macrosteps. • The motion of a faceted macrostep is almost inhibited near the equilibrium state. • Locally merged steps pin the single-height steps.
The Tax Consequences of Settlement Agreements

Employment-related disputes are a major business concern for many companies. These lawsuits are often brought by former employees and can include wage and hour claims (for missed rest breaks, overtime pay and off-the-clock work), discrimination and/or harassment claims, retaliation claims and wrongful termination claims. Claimed damages can include wage damages (such as lost wages, benefits and severance pay), nonwage damages (such as emotional distress, humiliation and injury to reputation), punitive damages, injunctive relief, statutory penalties, interest and attorneys’ fees and costs. Companies periodically agree to settle these types of lawsuits and may enter into agreements to make payments to the claimants and/or their lawyers. The tax reporting of settlement payments can be quite complex, and companies making such payments should be aware of approaches to handle some of the most common issues that arise under these settlement agreements and be aware of the recent Internal Revenue Service guidance on handling these issues.
VIOLENCE, BACKPACKERS, SECURITY AND CRITICAL REALISM

Abstract This article provides a critical realist perspective on the juncture between tourism and crime in a city in Far Northern Queensland, Australia. The results of empirical studies into alcohol-related assault and sexual assault are presented and a micro-level study of the responses of the public safety community to assaults involving backpacker tourists in Cairns is reported. Backpacker motivations and values, the hidden sensitivities of tourism stakeholders to the projection of negative destination images, and the turn to a crime prevention framework are found as enduring tendencies in the data. Retroduction is applied to derive underlying mechanisms that offer an explanation of the public safety network responses in Cairns to assaults involving backpacker tourists. The mechanisms are ‘un-reconciled tensions’, ‘acquiescence of transgression’, and ‘collusion of denial’. We summarize our realist explanations and consider their implications for other backpacker contexts.
A TRENCH GATE METAL OXIDE SEMICONDUCTOR FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR, MOSFET, AS WELL AS A CORRESPONDING METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

A Metal Oxide Semiconductor, MOS, Field Effect Transistor, FET, MOSFET, comprising a semiconductor body having a first major surface, and a trench extending into the semiconductor body from the first major surface and connected to a gate region, the semiconductor body comprising: a source region of a first conductivity type adjacent a sidewall of the trench at the first major surface, a drain region of the first conductivity type adjacent the trench at a position distant from the source region, a channel-accommodating region, of a second conductivity type opposite to the first conductivity type, adjacent the sidewall of the trench between the source region and the drain region, wherein the semiconductor body further comprises an Electro Static Discharge, ESD, region of the first conductivity type, spaced apart from the trench and extending from the first major surface towards, but not into, the drain region, wherein the ESD region comprises a first region of the second conductivity type, wherein the first region is connected to the gate region.
Management of occupational blood exposures: a 4-year review

In the healthcare setting, occupational blood exposure (OBE) is a well recognised hazard. Following exposure, prompt and correct management is required to prevent infection and minimise adverse psychological impact. The aim of the study was to ascertain whether or not documentation of the management and follow up of OBEs was appropriate and in line with best practice. Of the 134 cases reviewed, 65% of staff who reported an OBE attended for management on the day of the injury. The instrument type was documented in 95% of cases, and degree of injury in 91%. However, the provision of first aid was adequately documented for only 36% of exposure cases and the provision of adequate information and advice was documented for just 33%. Only approximately half of 23% of healthcare workers requiring follow up completed this within the recommended time frame. This study identified deficits in documentation, communication and follow up. However, this will likely improve with the recommendations outlined in this article.
Los contenidos de sociología en la formación del profesorado de Educación Física en España en la implantación del Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior: análisis del período transitorio de CAP a máster

Desde 1971, el Certificado de Aptitud Pedagógica (CAP) era el requisito indispensable para ser profesor de enseñanza secundaria, no incluyendo en dicha formación asignaturas de sociología, a pesar del interés defendido por sus propios académicos. La formación inicial del profesorado de primaria y secundaria se adapta en 2006 y 2007 al Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior, e incluye la sustitución del CAP por un máster específico, también para el área de Educación Física (EF). El objetivo de este estudio es analizar el lugar y papel de la sociología en la formación del profesorado de primaria y secundaria de EF en España durante el período transitorio del antiguo CAP al máster actual, analizando el contenido de las guías de aprendizaje de dos universidades madrileñas referentes en cuanto a esta formación: la Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) y la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM). Los resultados muestran que la sociología ha estado siempre presente en la formación inicial del profesorado de primaria y secundaria en EF y cómo el máster incluye sus contenidos, a diferencia del CAP, pero con orientaciones distintas según las dos universidades debido a sus perfiles respectivos. La sociología parece estar más presente en la UCM, pionera en su impartición. El período transitorio revela un intento de instauración de una asignatura específica de sociología de la educación, impedido por divergencias políticas.
Seasonal changes, identification and source apportionment of PAH in PM 1.0

Abstract The objective of this research was to evaluate the seasonal variation of PAHs in PM 1.0 , as well as to identify and quantify the contributions of each source profile using the PMF receptor model. PM 1.0 samples were collected on PTFE filters from August 2011 to July 2013 in the Metropolitan Area of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The samples were extracted using the EPA method TO-13A and 16 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) were analyzed using a gaseous chromatograph coupled with a mass spectrometer (GC–MS). Also, the data discussed in this study were analyzed to identify the relations of the PAHs concentrations with NO x , NO, O 3 and meteorological parameters (temperature, solar radiation, wind speed, relative humidity). The results showed that in winter, concentrations of total PAHs were significantly higher than in summer, thus showing their seasonal variation. The identification of emission sources by applying diagnostic ratios confirmed that PAHs in the study area originate from mobile sources, especially, from diesel and gasoline emissions. The analysis by PMF receptor model showed the contribution of these two main sources of emissions, too, followed by coal combustion, incomplete combustion/unburned petroleum and wood combustion. The toxic equivalent factors were calculated to characterize the risk of cancer from PAH exposure to PM 1.0 samples, and BaP and DahA dominated BaPeq levels.
A revolutionary shape memory alloy-based disposable device for bladder cancer removal

Bladder cancer represents the 9th most common malignancy worldwide and the 4th most common in men. Globally approximately 2.5M people suffer from it, with 420,000 newly diagnosed cases each year. In Europe, a total of 118,000 new cases and 52,000 deaths are estimated annually. With population growth and ageing, the absolute incidence of bladder cancer might be further escalating.
Despite the increasing incidences, the current treatments remain ineffective. The gold standard Trans-Urethral Resection of Bladder Tumour (TURBT) has up to 61% risk of tumour recurrence due to incomplete removal or tumour cell implantation during the procedure.
CML introduces U-TURBT, an innovative disposable device for the treatment of bladder cancer. By covering and sealing the portion of bladder affected by the tumour, it avoids tumour cell spillage and dissemination. By minimising the risk of recurrence, U-TURBT improves patients’ health and quality of life, and cuts down the expenses of the healthcare providers relative to additional treatments.
During the feasibility assessment, a go-to-market strategy and a supply chain will be established, as well as further development plan will be drafted.  During the second phase of innovation project, CML will upgrade the device to permit en bloc bladder tumour resection and extrication. Large scale clinical trial will then be initiated for obtaining CE mark as a medical device
Enhancing Multimodal Platforms, Inland waterways and Railways services Integration in Central Europe

The Northern Adriatic region, going clockwise from Rijeka/Koper to the Emilia Romagna region coast represents the Southern terminal of the Adriatic Baltic transport corridor. The relevance of this corridor increased in the last years because of the economic growth of the Central European regions and with this connected continuous increase in transport demand. However the transport supply has been mainly generated by road as the multimodal transport solutions were not able to satisfy this increasing demand, due to the lack of adequate infrastructures (especially railways) and competitive services to reach these new markets. This consequently had a negative impact on environment and transport sustainability. Moreover, the Adriatic ports lost part of their competitive ground, being the closer point that the freight flows going to the Central Europe area could reach by sea.

This has encouraged partners along the corridor to start working together with the aim of raising the awareness and attracting the attention of policy makers on the need of improving the infrastructural network in this region and providing more efficient multimodal services. Starting from this point, the EMPIRIC project aims at providing transport operators and multimodal logistics service providers with instruments and the framework conditions to support the investments in new multimodal services for the programme area. In particular, the project will contribute to the preparation of investments and the definition of common tools to enhance the attractiveness of multimodal transport services and infrastructures linking these regions. Given the economic ties and also the scale of the area the local approach is not adequate to provide satisfactory solutions to these issues and therefore the transnational approach has been adopted.
Herbicidal oxabicycloalkane ethers.

The present invention relates to novel bicyclo ether derivatives, to compositions containing them, and to their method of use especially to control the growth of undesired vegetation in rice.
Evangélicos e o dispositivo urbano neoliberal

Este artigo apresenta os resultados parciais de uma pesquisa de doutorado em andamento sobre as relações entre as igrejas evangélicas das favelas e periferias da cidade do Rio de Janeiro e o neoliberalismo. O objetivo é conhecer o papel desempenhado por estas igrejas na governamentalidade neoliberal. Para tanto, a religião é interpretada como um fenômeno de legitimação do poder (Durkheim, Berger, Bourdieu e Weber) e o neoliberalismo como uma forma de governo dos indivíduos (Foucault e Dardot e Laval). O artigo utiliza-se ainda de alguns dados preliminares de uma etnografia que venho conduzindo na cidade do Rio de Janeiro e de dados secundários provenientes de outras publicações. Os resultados parciais indicam que algumas igrejas evangélicas são parte de um conjunto heterogêneo e articulado de governamentalidades que tenho chamado de dispositivo urbano neoliberal e que inclui modos de subjetivação, militarização, remoção de favelas, tráfico de drogas e milícias.
A cloud-based big data analytics platform for air quality sensing using distributed sensors and an unparalleled ai-powered decision support system

Both cities and corporations struggle to implement effective measures to adapt to the changing environment and to mitigate environmental pollution. State of the art air quality measurement systems that provide ‘actionable insights’, are lacking for both indoor and outdoor air pollution. There are no data-driven systems on the market that can intelligently assess the effectiveness of different interventions based on historic air quality data in a market worth an estimated €100bn by 2022. 
Breeze Technologies has changed the status quo, by linking decentralized networks of distributed IoT sensors whose data is processed through our proprietary AI-powered platform. We are the only commercial indoor and outdoor air monitoring solution able to provide actionable recommendations based on AI-processed data accumulated from previous projects, which forms the core component of our intellectual property.
Today, our target market segments, cities and businesses, are able to measure air quality continuously if they can afford it, which they generally cannot. A single, state of the art, air quality monitoring station for outdoor air monitoring manufactured by a market leader like Horiba costs up to 500.000€ with another 250.000€ yearly needed for maintenance and operation.  A Breeze air quality meter measuring the same indicators costs 599€ per year. Horiba and similar large enterprises represent the old guard for air quality monitoring. Breeze aims to lead the new guard: an emerging but inchoate market of real-time, intelligent air quality monitoring and decision-making systems.
The goal of this project is to interview decision makers at leading companies within our target verticals in order to optimize the designs for use in each target segment. We will develop an updated business plan with detailed go-to-market strategies per geographic region and target vertical.
Alpine Space Promotion of Eco-Companies Transboundary

Eco-companies are a crucial link in bridging the gap between economic development and environmental protection. They are also important players in the competitiveness of regions since their growth is usually 2 to 3 points of GDP higher than the economy in general. However, eco-companies are mostly SMEs, some very small, and are hindered in their growth by their lack of visibility, their difficulties with innovation and their slight knowledge of new markets. _x000D_
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The aim of ASPECT is to overcome the structural challenges of Eco-companies by facilitating the exchanges between Alpine Space SMEs and clusters, by stimulating transnational research projects and benchmarking, and by organizing the promotion of the various sectors involved (acoustics, waste prevention, water treatment, environmental metrology, renewable energy,…). This will enable support organizations and public authorities to better integrate these SMEs in sustainable economic and spatial planning.
Achat de technologies chez Ortolana GROUP a.s.

Le projet est axé sur le développement de l’équipement technologique de la société d’ingénierie. En achetant de nouvelles technologies, nous voulons renforcer notre compétitivité avec la possibilité de produire des produits que nous ne sommes pas en mesure de réaliser sans la technologie, ou nous ne sommes pas en mesure de les mettre en œuvre dans la quantité et la qualité requises par le client. L’objectif du projet est d’accroître les capacités de production, de renforcer les installations de production de l’entreprise et de créer huit nouveaux emplois.
Theoretical studies on the reaction of NO2 with CO catalyzed by bare Os+ cations and its kinetic information

Abstract The potential energy surface crossings for reaction between NO 2 ( 2 A 1 ) and CO( 1 ∑ + ) catalyzed by Os + have been investigated using the density functional theory (DFT). Minimum-energy crossing points (MECPs) between the potential energy surfaces and the possible spin inversion process are discussed by means of spin–orbit coupling (SOC) calculations. The latter is found to be the energetically favored channel. The energetic span ( δE ) model has been applied in this cycle to obtain some kinetic information. TDTS (TOF-determining transition state) and the TDI (TOF-determining intermediate) were confirmed, and TOF (E-representation) was calculated at different temperatures.
Validation of a lung cancer plasma reflex test using epigenetic biomarker for cancer detection

The objective of “proLungPlasma” is the clinical validation of a lung cancer test, which detects DNA methylation of the specific biomarker mSHOX2. Methylation of DNA is an important epigenetic process involved in fundamental biological processes as development and cell differentiation. Aberrant DNA methylation plays a major role in cancer development. Epigenomics  is very successfully engaged in epigenetic research since 1998 resulting in an outstanding proprietary platform for epigenetic biomarker discovery for cancer. Epigenomics is now market leader in epigenetic biomarker test kits detecting most frequently occurring forms of cancer as colorectal and lung cancer from different sample materials. Lung Cancer is the most deadly of all cancer diseases. Unfortunately, lung cancer screening by Low Dose Computer Tomography (LDCT) is burdened by unacceptably high false positive rates. The newly developed Epi proLung Plasma Reflex Assay is urgently required as a tool for reducing false positive rates. Therefore, the Epi proLung Plasma Reflex Assay is a highly anticipated pre-requisite for successful implementation of lung cancer screening in Europe. This business innovation project will validate the Epi proLung Plasma Reflex Assay for the diagnosis of lung cancer in plasma under the upcoming new IVD regulation. The validation process to be performed in this business innovation project will be used as a blueprint for the standardized validation of all further epigenetic biomarker blood tests. Epigenomics’ established test platform, its product development and regulatory expertise, and the standardized validation process are expected to kick-off further strong growth on major global MDx markets.