SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Stochastic resonance in a linear system with random damping parameter driven by trichotomous noise

The stochastic resonance (SR) in a second-order linear system driven by a trichotomous noise and an external periodic signal is investigated. By the use of the properties of the trichotomous noise and the Shapiro–Loginov formula, the exact expression for the output spectral amplification (SPA) of the system is obtained. The non-monotonic influence of the coefficient of the trichotomous noise on the SPA is found. It is shown that the SPA is a non-monotonic function of the amplitude, the correlation rate and the probability of the trichotomous noise. The SPA varies non-monotonically with the frequency of the driving signal, the damping coefficient and the frequency of the linear system. • We investigate the stochastic resonance in a second-order linear system subject to trichotomous noise. • The output spectral amplification (SPA) is a non-monotonic function of the coefficient of the trichotomous noise. • The SPA is a non-monotonic function of the frequency of the driving signal. • The SPA varies non-monotonously with the damping coefficient and the oscillator frequency.
Real Time Data Transmission to Remote Client Groups with Cryptographic Techniques

Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETs) allow wireless mobile nodes to form a network without requiring a fixed infrastructure for facilitating data exchange between these nodes for an effective networking system issues into account. In various types of adhoc networks, a problem arises in group-oriented communication with access control. In this paper, we overcome this drawback by proposing a group key agreement based broadcast encryption, where this scheme incorporates the up-to-date definitions of group key agreement and public key broadcast encryption. The implementation of group key agreement protocols innovatively brought up the broadcast encryption in an efficient way. We focus on the confidentiality of the session key by modeling a key encapsulation mechanism in which a sender can send a short secret session key to the intended receivers whereas long messages can also be encrypted by using symmetric encryption algorithm.
X-RAY AND GAMMA-RAY POLARIZATION IN LEPTONIC AND HADRONIC JET MODELS OF BLAZARS

We present a theoretical analysis of the expected X-ray and gamma-ray polarization signatures resulting from synchrotron self-Compton emission in leptonic models, compared to the polarization signatures from proton synchrotron and cascade synchrotron emission in hadronic models for blazars. Source parameters resulting from detailed spectral-energy-distribution modeling are used to calculate photon-energy-dependent upper limits on the degree of polarization, assuming a perfectly organized, mono-directional magnetic field. In low-synchrotron-peaked blazars, hadronic models exhibit substantially higher maximum degrees of X-ray and gamma-ray polarization than leptonic models, which may be within reach for existing X-ray and gamma-ray polarimeters. In high-synchrotron-peaked blazars (with electron-synchrotron-dominated X-ray emission), leptonic and hadronic models predict the same degree of X-ray polarization, but substantially higher maximum gamma-ray polarization in hadronic models than leptonic ones. These predictions are particularly relevant in view of the new generation of balloon-borne X-ray polarimeters (and possibly GEMS, if revived), and the ability of Fermi-LAT to measure gamma-ray polarization at < 200 MeV. We suggest observational strategies combining optical, X-ray, gamma-ray polarimetry to determine the degree of ordering of the magnetic field and to distinguish between leptonic and hadronic high-energy emission.
Decay-daughters Effects on Actinides Immobilization

New decay daughters have been gengerated in the decay process of Actinides,so the effects of alpha self-radiation damage and decay daughters should be considered in Actinides treatment and diaposal process. The security and stablity of Actinides immoblization depend to a great extent on the behavior of the new long-lived decay daughters. The changes of isotopes components versus decay time in241Am, 243Cm immoblization were calculated by the decay cascade method in this experiment. The results exhibit that the decay long-lived daughters are the main components of immmoblization in the long-term disposal period. Detailed experimental studies about zircon structure( AnSiO4) show that the unit cell volume increases linearly with the increasing ionic radius of the daughters An-site cations. The calculations indicate that in the long-term disposal period the cell volume expansion of241Am and243Cm zircon structure immoblization( AnSiO4) is 4% and 5% respectivly. The resistance of Actinides immoblization to radiation damage varies with the decay-daughters composition.
Thermos (thermal energy resource modelling and optimisation system)

THERMOS (Thermal Energy Resource Modelling and Optimisation System) will develop the methods, data, and tools to enable public authorities and other stakeholders to undertake more sophisticated thermal energy system planning far more rapidly and cheaply than they can today. This will amplify and accelerate the development of new low carbon heating and cooling systems across Europe, and enable faster upgrade, refurbishment and expansion of existing systems.

The project will realise these benefits at the strategic planning level (quantification of technical potential, identification of new opportunities) and at the project level (optimisation of management and extension of existing and new systems).

These outcomes will be achieved through:

a) Development of address-level heating and cooling energy supply and demand maps, initially for the four Pilot Cities, and subsequently for the four Replication partners - establishing a standard method and schema for high resolution European energy mapping, incorporating a wide range of additional spatial data needed for modelling and planning of thermal energy systems, and their interactions with electrical and transport energy systems;

b) Design and implementation of fast algorithms for modelling and optimising thermal systems, incorporating real-world cost, benefit and performance data, and operating both in wide area search, and local system optimisation contexts;

c) Development of a free, open-source software application integrating the spatial datasets with the search and system optimisation  algorithms (trialled and tested through the public authorities representing four Pilot Cities);

d) Supporting implementation of the energy system mapping methodology, and subsequently the use of the THERMOS software, with a further four Replication Cities/Regions, from three more EU Member States;

e) Comprehensive dissemination of mapping outputs and free software tools, targeting public authorities and wider stakeholders across Europe.
The effects of goal difficulty and monitoring frequency on effort and risk taking decisions

Management control systems perform a vital role in facilitating the accomplishment of organizational objectives. To effectively align the objectives of employees with those of the organization, firms balance multiple control mechanisms to encourage organizationally desired behaviors and discourage undesired behaviors. The purpose of my dissertation was two-fold. First, I assessed how changes in monitoring frequency influenced employee behaviors and the overall function of the management control system. Second, I investigated the effects of stretch goals on behavior to determine whether stretch goals can lead to harmful behaviors and whether continuous monitoring can mitigate these behaviors. Results suggest that individuals exert more effort when assigned a stretch or difficult goal compared to an easy goal. My study also finds that stretch goals can be harmful because of their effect on risk taking, goal commitment, and job insecurity. Finally, results indicate that accountability mediates the monitoring frequency-risk taking relationship such that continuous monitoring increases accountability and accountability decreases risk taking. However, the ability of monitoring frequency to decrease risk taking may depend on numerous factors. Results from this study allow practitioners to understand the potential benefits and drawbacks of implementing continuous monitoring systems and the combined effects of using these systems in conjunction with compensation systems. Consequently, this study highlights necessary considerations for practitioners during the implementation continuous monitoring systems. The study also informs practitioners of the potentially harmful effects of stretch goals, the conditions under which they occur, and the possible ways to mitigate these effects.
Elastostatic effects around a magma reservoir and pathway due to historic earthquakes: a case study of Mt. Fuji, Japan

We discuss elastostatic effects on Mt. Fuji, the tallest volcano in Japan, due to historic earthquakes in Japan. The 1707 Hoei eruption, which was the most explosive historic eruption of Mt. Fuji, occurred 49 days after the Hoei earthquake (Mw 8.7) along the Nankai Trough. It was previously suggested that the Hoei earthquake induced compression of a basaltic magma reservoir and unclamping of a dike-intruded region at depth, possibly triggering magma mixing and the subsequent Plinian eruption. Here, we show that the 1707 Hoei earthquake was a special case of induced volumetric strain and normal stress changes around the magma reservoir and pathway of Mt. Fuji. The 2011 Tohoku earthquake (Mw 9), along the Japan Trench, dilated the magma reservoir. It has been proposed that dilation of a magma reservoir drives the ascent of gas bubbles with magma and further depressurization, leading to a volcanic eruption. In fact, seismicity notably increased around Mt. Fuji during the first month after the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, even when we statistically exclude aftershocks, but the small amount of strain change (< 1 μ strain) may have limited the ascent of magma. For many historic earthquakes, the magma reservoir was compressed and the magma pathway was wholly clamped. This type of interaction has little potential to mechanically trigger the deformation of a volcano. Thus, Mt. Fuji may be less susceptible to elastostatic effects because of its location relative to the sources of large tectonic earthquakes. As an exception, a possible local earthquake in the Fujikawa-kako fault zone could induce a large amount of magma reservoir dilation beneath the southern flank of Mt. Fuji.
Sequential sampling plan for fruit fly species of the Genus Anastrepha (Diptera: Tephritidae) in guava orchards

This study aimed to elaborate a sequential sampling plan for Anastrepha species in commercial orchards of guava Psidium guajava Novo Milênio cultivar. Samplings were carried out in three orchards in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul. Fruit flies were sampled for 23 weeks. Data were subjected to the sequential probability ratio test. We adopted the mean of 0.3 Anastrepha individuals for the safety level and 0.7 for the control level and the observed frequency was adjusted to the negative binomial expected frequency (Bn) for the equation of the line. The condition of adopting a control method recommended by S1 = 6.5554 + 0.5362n was observed in the upper line. In turn, the lower line, which does not require the use of a control method, is defined by So = -2.8229 + 0.5362n. The sequential sampling plan predicted the expected maximum number of 37 sampling units to decide whether or not to use control method(s). This sequential plan was defined with mean number of 0.54 adults for each McPhail trap unit (sample). The sequential plan generated is unprecedented and will contribute to the rapid and safe decision making in the control of Anastrepha species of economic importance in guava farming.
IMPLEMENTING WORLD-CLASS CLUSTERS IN CENTRAL EUROPE

The setting up of a common European research and innovation space can be succesful only with precisely defined innovation and supportive policies and programmes, as well as interventions that tackle among others also the SME support and cluster cooperation support. In parallel, a step must be done that enables the implementation of tools, the application of policies and the introduction of innovation in the clusters systems.

The project C-PLUS looks for solutions on how to improve the specific performances of clusters participating in the project – “how to become world-class clusters”. The project will start with a deep mapping of the peculiarities of several Central European clusters. This exercise will lead to the benchmarking, focusing on peculiarities of the various local production systems as well as the composition of the clusters and their linkages with different stakeholders at local and international level.

During the implementation of the project, a bottom-up approach guaranteeing the involvement of all the subjects of the territory, both from the side of the clusters and the decision makers will be used. The joint action will include the set up of a Cluster Management Lab focusing on the linkages within the clusters and with different kind of actors.
Salts of selective estrogen receptor degraders

Provided herein are compounds, salts, crystalline forms, and pharmaceutical compositions that are related to Selective Estrogen Receptor Degraders, as well as methods of preparing the same. Also provided herein are methods of using the compounds, salts, crystalline forms, and pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of diseases or disorders, such as breast cancer.
Estudo fitossociológico de plantas espontâneas em áreas de pastagens da UFRA, Campus de Belém, Pará, Brasil

As plantas espontâneas, também conhecidas como plantas daninhas ou invasoras, são vegetais pertencentes a vários grupos taxonômicos, que apresentam em comum à capacidade de crescerem em diversos ambientes sem serem cultivadas. Nas áreas de pastagens, a infestação por plantas espontâneas, além de reduzir a produtividade, pode também interferir na saúde dos animais, por estas apresentarem estruturas como espinhos e ramos capazes de causar danos físicos, e até conter substâncias capazes de provocar intoxicações. Tendo em vista que a região amazônica possui uma diversificada e pouco estudada flora, este trabalho teve por objetivo realizar o levantamento e o mapeamento das espécies de plantas espontâneas ocorrentes em três áreas de pastagens (denominadas áreas 1, 2 e 3) localizadas no Campus de Belém da Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia (UFRA), considerando que para o manejo adequado destas, é primordial a sua identificação precisa. Através deste estudo foram identificadas 20 espécies, distribuídas em 10 famílias; sendo a família Cyperaceae Juss. a mais predominante, com 52,33% dos indivíduos coletados; as espécies Cyperus brevifolius (Rottb.) Endl. ex Hassk. e Ipomoea asarifolia (Desr.) Roem. &amp; Schult. apresentaram os maiores valores de IVI nas 3 áreas trabalhadas, sendo que a pastagem 1 apresentou maior grau de infestação por espécies espontâneas (Nti=349 indivíduos) dentre as 3 áreas. Os dados obtidos são relevantes para avaliação do atual estado das pastagens, bem como fornecem dados que podem auxiliar no manejo das plantas espontâneas presentes nas áreas.
European Chemical Regions Network

The operation “European Chemical Regions Network” (ECRN) is centered around concerted actions for European regions with dominant chemical industries. In Europe, the chemical industry (especially the petrochemical industry) is clustered in just a few regions. In these regions, the chemical sector often represents the major economic force exhibiting strong impacts on most other economic sectors. Due to transformation and restructuring processes, chemical regions have faced significant challenges in the past and continue to experience pressure to adapt to new conditions (e.g. those associated with EU enlargement). With all these factors in mind, regions have taken the initiative to form a network of chemical regions in Europe. The major goal of the network is to facilitate joint actions of “Chemical Regions” in Europe in the fields of regional development and industrial policy. As such, the network strives to develop new and innovative concepts for the transition of “Chemical Regions” and seeks to act as a platform for discussion with the European Union and as a recognised stakeholder representing “Chemical Regions” in all policy and regional development aspects. The operation creates awareness of and regional profiles and strategies for “Chemical Regions” acting as a recognised stakeholder at the European level. This strengthens the competitiveness of areas with chemical industry and allows for a joint positioning on essential EU policies such as those related to the Lisbon Strategy. Jointly developed recommendations also help improve the effectiveness of Structural Fund programmes with regards to “Chemical Regions.” Activities include several ECRN events and regional partnership meetings in order to involve relevant actors from administration, science and enterprises in the network activities. The operation has published a joint declaration on future EU Chemical Policy as well as a joint report on the Emission Trading System. To support PR activities, partners have also issued the "Who is Who" of “Chemical Regions” and participated in the EC Stakeholder Consultation "Actions on Climate Change Post 2012".
COS'È QUESTO? COLLINA DEL VILLAGGIO DEL SOLE

OH, EHI, EHI! COLLINA DEL VILLAGGIO DEL SOLE: totale riqualificazione del Campeggio, con l'installazione di nuovi servizi e strutture, SPA, area acquatica di intrattenimento, tempo libero e attività sportive e una maggiore diversificazione degli alloggi in bungalow, case mobili e tende glamping.
Cost-Effective and resource-saving smart shower

Showering accounts for 36% of water and 25% of heating consumption in an average European household. In an average 8.5 minutes shower, nearly 80L of warm and relatively clean water goes down the drain wasting also 90% of the energy used to heat the water. These figures, together with the worldwide water scarcity and energy consumption concerns created a market, within the personal water usage segment, for showering solutions that optimise resource consumption while improving the experience of a comfortable shower.

Flow Loop IVS aims to pursue this market opportunity by bringing to market its innovative shower panel (SmartShower) allowing remarkable water (up to 90%), energy (up to 80%) and CO2 emissions (up to 80%) savings. SmartShower is based on a patent pending drain cover allowing retrofit installation, a unique circulation and self-cleaning filter system using standard “off-the-shelf” components, resulting in a solution with outstanding environmental and socio-economic benefits.

SmartShower presents remarkable economic advantages such as lower purchase (up to 50%), installation (70-95%) and maintenance costs resulting in a reduced Total Cost of Ownership (up to 57% in a 5-year period) with a consequential lower ROI (i.e. 3.7 years in comparison with 7.5-8.6 years) when compared to competing solutions).

SmartShower project is expected to significantly enhance Flow Loop's profitability, with expected revenue of €46M and profits of €26M, 5 years after commercialization. Moreover, the successful achievement of SmartShower objectives is expected to assist Europe in achieving ambitious objectives regarding water and energy savings in the household segment.

According to our Business Plan, 5 years after entering the market, SmartShower will enable an average annual saving of 3.8 billion litres of water, 105 million kWh of energy and 30 thousand tonnes in CO2 emissions.
Working capital subsidy for POL MACK POLAND Sp. WITH O.O.

The project concerns support to the entrepreneur in providing liquidity and support to day-to-day activities due to the financial difficulties that have occurred to the entrepreneur as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Financial assistance under scheme SA.57015 (2020/N)
Evolution of thermokarst in East Siberian ice-rich permafrost: A case study

Thermokarst lakes and basins are major components of ice-rich permafrost landscapes in East Siberian coastal lowlands and are regarded as indicators of regional climatic changes. We investigate the temporal and spatial dynamics of a 7.5 km2, partly drained thermokarst basin (alas) using field investigations, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and sediment analyses. The evolution of the thermokarst basin proceeded in two phases. The first phase started at the Pleistocene/Holocene transition (13 to 12 ka BP) with the initiation of a primary thermokarst lake on the Ice Complex surface. The lake expanded and persisted throughout the early Holocene before it drained abruptly about 5.7 ka BP, thereby creating a > 20 m deep alas with residual lakes. The second phase (5.7 ka BP to present) is characterized by alternating stages of lower and higher thermokarst intensity within the alas that were mainly controlled by local hydrological and relief conditions and accompanied by permafrost aggradation and degradation. It included diverse concurrent processes like lake expansion and stepwise drainage, polygonal ice-wedge growth, and the formation of drainage channels and a pingo, which occurred in different parts of the alas. This more dynamic thermokarst evolution resulted in a complex modern thermokarst landscape. However, on the regional scale, the changes during the second evolutionary phase after drainage of the initial thermokarst lakes were less intense than the early Holocene extensive thermokarst development in East Siberian coastal lowlands as a result of a significant regional change to warmer and wetter climate conditions.
Full modeling of AX-PET: a new PET device with axially oriented crystals based on Geant4 and GATE

AX-PET is a novel PET detector based on long axially arranged crystals and orthogonal Wavelength shifter
(WLS) strips, both individually readout by Geiger-mode Avalanche Photo Diodes (G-APD). Its design was
conceived in order to reduce the parallax error and simultaneously improve spatial resolution and sensitivity.
The sensitivity can be further enhanced by adding additional crystal layers as well as by including Inter-Crystal
Scatter (ICS) events, identified and processed post-acquisition. Its unique features require dedicated Monte Carlo
(MC) simulations and its non-conventional design makes modeling rather challenging. We developed an AX-PET
model based on Geant4 and GATE packages. Simulations were extensively validated against experimental data
obtained from both small scale laboratory and full module setups. The first simulations aimed at developing
an analytical model of the WLS behavior which was afterwards coupled to GATE. Full AX-PET acquisitions
were used to test the GATE simulations. The agreement between data and simulations was very good. AX-PET
simulations are employed to test and optimize image reconstruction software and, at the same time, train ICS
identification and reconstruction algorithms.