SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Network for european research and innovation acceleration in the us

NearUS aims at establishing a Butterfly Network of Centres of European Research and Innovation as central contact point for support to EU research and innovation (R&I) actors seeking collaboration with and in the US. The NearUS Network/Centre will be coordinated through two nots in the EU and the US and be physically established in two main locations of interest (“landing hubs”) in the heart of the US eco-system: Silicon Valley and Boston. Additional network members will be added through “Associated Centres”, and the network establishment will build on strong existing ties, ensuring access to EU potential beneficiaries from all EU Member States and US actors from all over the US so as to set up a consolidated structure of support: the currently dispersed services from a multitude of EU and EU Member States initiatives will be brought under one umbrella.
In order to ensure a sustainable set up and implementation of the Butterfly Network of Centres of European Research and Innovation, the project team will proceed with a clear methodology: Firstly, an analysis of the existing offer combined with a needs analysis from potential customers will be undertaken, as well as the set-up of an operational roadmap based on a subsequent gap analysis.  The establishment of the two pilot “soft landing” hubs with adapted business models and concrete business plans will follow, as well as long-term financial planning. A variety of services will be developed and proposed to customers during a pilot phase, then the centres and their pilot activity will be evaluated and the activity where necessary optimized so as to ensure the sustainable implementation. Services will target R2R, R2M and B2B cooperation, such as matchmaking opportunities, working visits to US institutions, pitching in front of Venture Capitalists, etc. Close coordination and targeted dissemination to relevant stakeholder groups will of course accompany the development of the Network of Centres.
THERMOFUSIBLE COMPOSITION FOR SLUSH MOULDING

A thermofusible composition in the form of pellets and/or powder, with a particle size of 1400 µm or less comprising from about 40 to about 70 weight percent of a selectively hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer (HSBC), and from about 1 to about 30 weight percent of a butylene homopolymer, a butylene copolymer, or a combination of the butylene homopolymer and the copolymer, wherein the HSBC (i) is a linear or branched hydrogenated block copolymer having the general configuration A-B-A, (A-B)n, (A-B-A)n, (A-B-A)nX, (A-B)nX or mixtures thereof, where n is an integer from 2 to about 30, and X is coupling agent residue and wherein: a. prior to hydrogenation each A block is a mono alkenyl arene polymer block and each B block is a controlled distribution copolymer block of at least one conjugated diene and at least one mono alkenyl arene; b. subsequent to hydrogenation about 0-10% of the arene double bonds have been reduced, and at least about 90% of the conjugated diene double bonds have been reduced; c. each A block has a number average molecular weight from about 5.0 to about 7.5 kg/mol and, wherein the linear HSBC has a total number average molecular weight from about 70 to about 150 kg/mol and the branched HSBC has a total apparent number average molecular weight from about 35 to about 75 kg/mol per arm d. each B block comprises terminal regions adjacent to the A blocks that are rich in conjugated diene units and one or more regions not adjacent to the A blocks that are rich in mono alkenyl arene units; e. the total amount of mono alkenyl arene in the hydrogenated block copolymer is from about 20 to about 45 weight percent; f. the weight percent of mono alkenyl arene in each B block is from about 10 to about 40 weight percent; g. each B block has a styrene blockiness index of less than 10 percent; and h. the weight percent of vinyl in each B block is at least about 40 weight percent.
The effects of cyclic loading and preparation on the fracture strength of zirconium-dioxide implants: an in vitro investigation

Zirconia is a potential material for the fabrication of oral implants. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of cyclic loading and preparation on the fracture strength of a zirconia implant system.Forty-eight one-piece implants were divided into two groups of 24 implants: group A (without modification) and group B (1 mm chamfer preparation). Groups A and B were divided into three subgroups of eight implants each (1 = no artificial load, 2 = artificial load [98 N; 1.2 million loading cycles], and 3 = artificial load [98 N; 5 million loading cycles]). After completion of the loading, the fracture strength of each implant was determined in a universal testing machine. A two-way analysis of variance was used, the continuous response variable (fracture strength in Newtons) is modeled as a function of preparation, cycles, and the corresponding interaction as explanatory variables.The mean fracture strength values obtained for the groups were: A1 (no preparation, no load) = 1928.73 N, A2 (no preparation, 1.2 million cycles) = 2044.84 N, A3 (no preparation, 5 million cycles) = 1364.50 N, B1 (preparation, no load) = 1221.66 N, B2 (preparation, 1.2 million cycles) = 967.11 N, and B3 (preparation, 5 million cycles) = 884.89 N. Fracture values were significantly different between subgroups A1 vs. A3 and B1 vs. B3. There was no significant difference between subgroups A1 vs. A2 and B1 vs. B2.Preparation as well as cyclic loading can decrease the fracture strength resistance of zirconia implants. Nevertheless, even the lowest values of mean fracture strength of the implants used in our study seem to withstand average occlusal forces even after an extended interval of artificial loading.
OLIGONUCLEOTIDE SYNTHESIS WITH ALTERNATIVE SOLVENTS

The invention provides for methods of manufacturing an oligonucleotide comprising a pentavalent phosphate triester. In particular, the method comprises providing a 5' blocked-nucleoside, deblocking the 5' blocked-nucleoside to form a 5' OH-nucleoside, coupling the 5' OH-nucleoside with a phosphoramidite to form and oligonucleotide comprising a trivalent phosphite triester; and oxidizing the oligonucleotide comprising a trivalent phosphite triester to the oligonucleotide comprising a pentavalent phosphate triester. In some embodiments, the wash between any of the steps above is with at least one solvent wash comprising a toluene.
Effect of probucol on vascular remodeling due to atherosclerosis in rabbits: an intravascular ultrasound study.

Probucol is known to reduce the development of atherosclerotic lesions, but its impact on vascular remodeling associated with de novo atherosclerosis is incompletely understood. We therefore examined the effect of probucol on vascular remodeling in a rabbit model of established atherosclerosis.Aortic atherosclerosis was induced by a combination of endothelial injury and 10 weeks' atherogenic diet. Animals were then randomized to receive the foregoing diet without or with 1% (wt/wt) probucol for 16 weeks. At the end of week 26, in vivo intravascular ultrasound, pathological, immunohistochemical and gene expression studies were performed.Probucol significantly decreased vessel cross-sectional area, plaque area and plaque burden without effect on lumen area. More negative remodeling and less positive remodeling occurred in the abdominal aortas of probucol group than the control group (56% vs. 21%, 18% vs. 54%, respectively, both P < 0.01). In addition, the probucol group showed a smaller mean remodeling index relative to the control group (0.93 ± 0.13 vs. 1.05 ± 0.16, P < 0.01). Furthermore, probucol treatment decreased macrophage infiltration, inhibited apoptosis of cells within plaques, and reduced the production of matrix metalloproteinases-2, -9, cathepsin K and cathepsin S (all P < 0.01).These findings suggest that probucol may attenuate the enlargement of atherosclerotic vessel walls and be associated with a negative remodeling pattern without affecting the lumen size. This effect may involve inhibition of extracellular matrix degradation and prevention of apoptosis in atherosclerotic plaques.
Corridor 24 Development Rotterdam-Genoa

CODE24 intends the interconnection of economic development. spatial. transport and ecological planning. The projects area of Corridor 24 covers a number of the most important economic regions in Europe within this major European North-South transport corridor across NL. D. CH and IT linking the North sea port Rotterdam and the Mediterranean port of Genoa. Its catchment area comprises 70 million inhabitants and operates 50% (700 million tons/year) of the north-south rail freight. The opening of the Lötschberg tunnel in 2007 and the Gotthard tunnel (2017) and the parallel expansion of the feeders will further improve the importance of Corridor 24 as milestones.  Nevertheless some major bottlenecks and a lack of transregional coordination still threaten the potential of the axis. limiting its economic and spatial development. Hence the project strives to provide planning tools and tailor made solutions to remove major bottlenecks and enable pro-active stakeholder participation.  CODE24 aims at a coordinated transnational strategy to strengthen and to develop the corridor. The overall objective is to accelerate and jointly develop the transport capacity of the entire corridor by ensuring optimal economic benefits and spatial integration while reducing negative impacts on the environment at local and regional level. By focussing on regional aspects in the corridor area and joint development strategies. the project will strengthen the position of regional actors and stakeholders within the entire Corridor. CODE24 adds the regional development perspective as a third pillar complementary to the political pillar with the ERMTS Corridor Coordinator and the EEIG formed by D. F. NL. B und CH railway infrastructure companies coordinating infrastructure management aspects.. This intends to be sustained by the establishment of an EGTC as major project aim.  Due to its complex & multifunctional approach we apply for the project as a Strategic Initiative.
DOUBLE-DISC REFINER COMPRISING A CENTER PLATE

The invention relates to a double disc pulp refiner (10) comprising a first refining disc (11) and a second refining disc (12), the first refining disc being arranged at a feed end of the refiner (10) where lignocellulosic material (M) is fed into the refiner (10) through inlet openings (16) in the first refining disc (11) and the second refining disc (12) being arranged coaxially, spaced apart from and opposed to the first refining disc (11), said first refining disc (11) being provided with at least one refining segment (13) for refining the lignocellulosic material (M) and a center plate (20)having a cross-sectional profile adapted such that when the center plate (20) is arranged on the first refining disc (11) in the refiner (10), the center plate (20) protrudes to a maximum height which is the same as, or higher than, a maximum height of the at least one refining segment (13) provided on the first refining disc (11), said double disc pulp refiner (10), wherein said maximum height is such that the distance between the distal surface of said center plate and the surface of said second refining disc (12) is as small as possible without having their surfaces touching each other.
SYNTHETIC PROCESS

The present invention relates to a process for preparing substituted piperidine compounds and especially chiral substituted piperidine compounds. The process involves reacting a substituted pyridinium ion with an amine as defined herein, in the presence of a hydrogen donor, a catalysts and a suitable solvent.
Empower public authorities to establish a long-term strategy for mobilizing investment in the energy efficient renovation of the building stock

40% of all energy consumption and 36% of CO2 emissions in the European Union arise in private and public buildings. Thus, major advancements have to be made in this sector to reach the EU’s climate and energy targets. Energy-efficient buildings will also contribute to the vision of secure, affordable and climate-friendly energy for citizens and businesses as well as generating additional societal, environmental and economic benefits.

To strengthen policies that promote retrofitting and modernizing existing buildings, the EU has adopted the Directive 2012/27/EU on Energy Efficiency (EED). It requires EU Member States and candidate countries to establish a long-term strategy for mobilizing investment in the renovation of the national building by 30 April 2014, and every 3 years thereafter. These action plans are an integral part of a country’s National Energy Efficiency Action Plans. As of May 2015, 27 EU Member States have adhered to the requirement of Article 4, EED, and submitted their national building renovation strategy, albeit most did not meet the April deadline and some submitted their strategies as late as March 2015.
However, the requirements to prepare these renovation strategies appear to have overburdened most EU member states. According to an analysis conducted by the Buildings Performance Institute Europe, only five countries have at least adequately complied with the five core elements described in Article 4 of the EED. To date, no renovation strategy has been submitted that can count as a ‘best practice’ and provide orientation for other countries.

The project EmBuild (Empower public authorities to establish a long-term strategy for mobilizing investment in the energy efficient renovation of the building stock) is designed to empower public authorities at local, regional and national level, to formulate renovation strategies for the building sector that foster deep renovation and facilitate the acceleration of the renovation.
Polyimide precursor composition, method of manufacturing polyimide, polyimide, polyimide film, and substrate

The present invention relates to a polyimide precursor composition containing a polyimide precursor and an imidazole-based compound, wherein the imidazole-based compound content is less than 4 mol relative to 1 mol of the repeating unit of the polyimide precursor.
Simulation study for ground-based Ku-band microwave observations of ozone and hydroxyl in the polar middle atmosphere

Abstract. The Ku-band microwave frequencies (10.70–14.25 GHz) overlap emissions from ozone (O3) at 11.072 GHz and hydroxyl radical (OH) at 13.441 GHz. These important chemical species in the polar middle atmosphere respond strongly to high-latitude geomagnetic activity associated with space weather. Atmospheric model calculations predict that energetic electron precipitation (EEP) driven by magnetospheric substorms produces large changes in polar mesospheric O3 and OH. The EEP typically peaks at geomagnetic latitudes of ∼65∘ and evolves rapidly with time longitudinally and over the geomagnetic latitude range 60–80∘. Previous atmospheric modelling studies have shown that during substorms OH abundance can increase by more than an order of magnitude at 64–84 km and mesospheric O3 losses can exceed 50 %. In this work, an atmospheric simulation and retrieval study has been performed to determine the requirements for passive microwave radiometers capable of measuring diurnal variations in O3 and OH profiles from high-latitude Northern Hemisphere and Antarctic locations to verify model predictions. We show that, for a 11.072 GHz radiometer making 6 h spectral measurements with 10 kHz frequency resolution and root-mean-square baseline noise of 1 mK, O3 could be profiled over 8×10-4–0.22 hPa (∼98–58 km) with 10–17 km height resolution and ∼1 ppmv uncertainty. For the equivalent 13.441 GHz measurements with vertical sensor polarisation, OH could be profiled over 3×10-3–0.29 hPa (∼90–56 km) with 10–17 km height resolution and ∼3 ppbv uncertainty. The proposed observations would be highly applicable to studies of EEP, atmospheric dynamics, planetary-scale circulation, chemical transport, and the representation of these processes in polar and global climate models. Such observations would provide a relatively low-cost alternative to increasingly sparse satellite measurements of the polar middle atmosphere, extending long-term data records and also providing “ground truth” calibration data.
Integrated Urban Development of Vital Historic Towns as Regional Centres in South East Europe

The project ViTo capitalise on the results of INTERREG IIIB CADSES projects Hist.Urban and ADHOC. The experiences of both projects resulted in complementary, to be deepened field of actions to bring forward an integrated development based on the build cultural heritage as location factor and an important part of an integrated revitalisation approach. Small and medium sized historical towns have to make use of their excellent preconditions due to the attractive townscape and the mixed functions to become or sustain a centre for the whole region. They are stabilisers of the settlement structures in SEE, centres of public and private services and places of regional identity. Thus, they are key elements of the implementation of the Lisbon and Gothenburg Agenda goals. As proclaimed in the Leipzig Charter, it is needed to involve public and private partners, compromise their interests and set up management measures for the implementation of an integrated urban development. Therefore ViTo focuses on promoting transnational urban governance structures and implementing pilot measures to have visible results that improve the attractiveness of towns to foster their economic development in SEE. For that purpose the project is structured by the work packages: 1. Start- ups and analysis, 2. Integrated planning process and approaches, 3. Management of revitalisation and 4. Transnational governance approaches. Partners establishing cross-sectoral management teams to implement local project measures to demonstrate the transnational results of ViTo.Target groups will be identified and transnational strategies developed how to involve them in decision-making and implementation process. Methods to foster private investments in revitalisation will be developed and implemented. Common visions on integrated urban development will lead to concepts and actions plans based on previous transnational results.
PORTABLE EYEGLASS CASE

A portable eyeglass case is provided that is convenient to carry, either attached to the eyeglasses or detached. A protective film is provided in the portable eyeglass case. The protective film can be expanded to cover and protect the lenses of the eyeglasses when needed and retracted into the case for easy carrying when the portable eyeglass case is not in use. A logo can be printed on the protective film and the logo will be shown when the portable eyeglass case is in use.
La riforma della pubblica amministrazione nel Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza (PNRR) italiano

Il PNRR italiano, approvato il 13 luglio 2021 dal Consiglio dell’Unione europea, prevede la realizzazione di 134 investimenti, da finanziare con i fondi massi a disposizione dell’Italia nell’ambito del NGEU, che assommano a ben 235,1 miliardi di euro (compresi 30,6 miliardi di un fondo nazionale). Nel PNRR sono comprese 63 riforme, due delle quali hanno un carattere «orizzontale», in quanto riferite a tutte le missioni nelle quali si articola il Piano: quelle della pubblica amministrazione e del sistema giudiziario. In particolare, la riforma amministrativa riguarda quattro settori / materie: il reclutamento del personale, la semplificazione dei procedimenti, il miglioramento delle competenze dei dipendenti e la valorizzazione delle stesse; la digitalizzazione. Le previsioni del PNRR sull’aumento della capacità amministrativa hanno già ricevuto una consistente attuazione nella legislazione, specie per quanto riguarda le risorse umane. Il successo degli interventi previsti dal PNRR dovrebbe porre le basi per una più ampia trasformazione e innovazione del sistema amministrativo italiano, superando le carenze attualmente presenti.
Bubble Coalescence and Percolation Threshold in Expanding Rhyolitic Magma

Coalescence during bubble nucleation and growth in crystal‐free rhyolitic melt was experimentally investigated, and the percolation threshold, defined as the porosity at which the vesicular melt first becomes permeable, was estimated. Experiments with bubble number densities between 1014 and 1015 m−3 were compared to four suites of rhyolitic Plinian pumices, which have approximately equal bubble number densities. At the same total porosity, Plinian samples have a higher percentage of coalesced bubbles compared to their experimental counterparts. Percolation modeling of the experimental samples indicates that all of them are impermeable and have percolation thresholds of approximately 80–90%, irrespective of their porosity. Percolation modeling of the Plinian pumices, all of which have been shown to be permeable, gives a percolation threshold of approximately 60%. The experimental samples fall on a distinct trend in terms of connected versus total porosity relative to the Plinian samples, which also have a greater melt‐bubble structural complexity. The same holds true for experimental samples of lower bubble number densities. We interpret the comparatively higher coalescence within the Plinian samples to be a consequence of shear deformation of the erupting magma, together with an inherently greater structural complexity resulting from a more complex nucleation process.
Morphologie, morphométrie et systématique des coraux plocoïdes jurassiques (sous-ordre Stylinina)

A review of Jurassic plocoid corals in morphology, morphometry, systematics and in nomenclature was necessary. This study was realized with collection materials, type specimens and material from the literature. The morphological study enables identifying structures such as a new type of wall, the etallonotheca and some new types of auricles. A tetrameral initial ontogenetic stage was observed for the first time in Heliocoenia and Pseudocoenia. This is in disagreement with the traditional definition of the septal development supposed to be fundamentally hexameral in Scleractinia. The systematic study led to a significant reorganization of families, genera and their synonyms. Species are described but their limits are still ambiguous and so still require more detailed morphometric approaches to be reproducible. The systematic positions chosen here are translated in terms of nomenclature in order to preserve the stability of names. This requires in various cases nomenclatural acts. Two morphometric methods were applied on 2D contours of calices sections. Elliptical Fourier analysis was used on theoretical and real transversal sections. The results show that the different symmetries and some genera can be distinguished by this method. Analysis of fractal dimensions has also been applied. Theoretical models and the sections studied in this work or issued from the literature were analyzed. The studied forms are placed according to an increasing complexity gradient of the contour corresponding to the maximization of the interface skeleton-porosity. The different taxa are distributed along this gradient, due to their small overlaps; their true distinction often remains difficult