SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
The bargaining power of sending countries in influencing the rights of their low skilled migrant workers

This project asks how governments of migrant sending countries can influence the rights of their low skilled migrant workers in receiving countries. The project approaches this question from both the sending and the receiving country side; looking at factors that determine when and how sending states intervene and what determines the responses from receiving countries. The surplus of aspiring migrants and economic importance of remittances would suggest sending states have little bargaining power. Single case studies however suggest that some nevertheless intervene.
A comprehensive overview of the drivers of immigration and emigration policy will result in a set of hypotheses. A survey of policy makers in sending countries will generate an overview of interventions by sending country governments. The project’s core is a systematic comparative case study of six sending countries with partly overlapping receiving countries and three of these receiving countries. The sending country cases are three sets of two countries in which migrant remittances constitute a similar share of GDP but involvement with the rights of their workers abroad differ; the Philippines, Senegal, India, Ecuador, Morocco and Vietnam. The receiving countries are South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Italy. These countries vary strongly in the rights for migrant workers and the level of cooperation with sending states. QCA and process tracing will be used to assess the hypotheses.
The project is innovative in 1) providing a systematic analysis of a larger number of cases including countries rarely covered in comparative studies on migrant rights, 2) examining of the actions of both sending and receiving countries, and 3) taking the trade-off between migrant numbers and rights into account. The project will push theory development forward by connecting theoretical fields and expanding geographic scope. It is policy-relevant by providing further insight into how the rights of migrant workers can be improved.
Identity Crises and Indigenous Religious Traditions: Exploring Nigerian-African Christian Societies

This book highlights the complex identity crises among many Christians as they negotiate their new identities, religious ideas and convictions as both Christians and members of Nigerian-African societies of indigenous religious traditions and identities. Through an interdisciplinary interpretation of religious practices and educational issues in teaching and ritual training, the author provides tools to help analyse empirical cases. These include the negotiation processes among Christians, with focus on the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria (PCN) and members of the Ogo society within the Amasiri, Afikpo North Local Government Area, Ebonyi state, in South-eastern Nigeria.

Identifying the power dynamic, identity, role and influence of indigenous religions on Christians and the Ogo society, this book reveals the limited interactions between many Christians and members of the Ogo society. Questions explored include: what makes the Ogo society an integral part of the socio-religious life of Amasiri and what powers and identity does it confer on the initiates; how is the PCN within Amasiri responding to the Ogo society through its religious practices such as baptism, confirmation, local auxiliary ministries and organisational structure; and how does the understanding and application of conversion within the PCN impact on its members’ response to the Ogo society? Demonstrating how complex religious identities and practices of Nigerian-African Christians can balance mission-influenced Christianity with indigenous religious traditions and identities, this book recognises the importance of appropriating the powers of indigenous cultures, ingenuity and creativity in the construction and preservation of community identities. As such, it will be of keen interest to scholars of Christian theology, indigenous religious practice and African lived religion.
Intermodal Passengers Connectivity between Ports and Airports

In the Adriatic-Ionian Region there are many maritime cities which have to deal with a very high number of passengers during the peak season and in which cruise tourism is an important factor of regional and local development._x000D_
However, most of these “homeports” for cruisers&ferries are suffering from lack of integration within various modes of transport, especially with regional airports._x000D_
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The overall objective of INTER-PASS project is to enhance the intermodal connections between ports and airports in the Adriatic–Ionian Region in order to improve the processing of passengers, mainly cruise tourists and travelers reaching tourists destinations located on Adriatic and Ionian costs during the peak season._x000D_
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During 2 years of project duration, the partners will work together to concretely improve the current situation by contributing to a higher transnational coordination among countries in the development and implementation of integrated passenger transport system and intermodality, reducing existing disparities and creating the opportunity to implement smart solutions to the identified challenges in the field of tourist transport._x000D_
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The project will produce 3 concrete outputs:_x000D_
1) Cooperation networks on intermodal and multimodal connectivity between ports and airport located in Adriatic-Ionian Region. The network will be the place where partners and other stakeholders will exchange knowledge on innovative solutions (techniques, methods, operating codes etc.) that could be easily and successfully adapted in Adriatic-Ionian context._x000D_
2) Action plan for each territory which will define solutions to be tested and implemented in involved cities. The testing of 4 identified solutions to be implemented in Dubrovnik, Pula, Bari and Corfu during the summer 2018 with the objective to concretely speed up the tourist processing between ports and airport._x000D_
3) Elaboration of a joint Integrated Strategic Plan for multimodal passenger transportation between ports and airport to be shared with other ports, airports, and authorities located in Adriatic-Ionian Region._x000D_
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The project will be implemented by a consortium composed by 8 project partners and 1 associated partner: 3 Airports (Dubrovnik, Pula, Airports of Apulia), 4 Port Authorities (Dubrovnik, Pula, Southern Adriatic, Corfu) and 1 scientific partner (Technological Institute of Epirus).
Implementação dos resultados de I & D pelo Totem da Inowrocław, a fim de lançar a produção utilizando a tecnologia NFC/RFID.

O objetivo do projeto é alcançar a capacidade tecnológica para começar a prestar um serviço inovador no mundo — impressão digital de baixo volume de publicações de obras em capa dura, enriquecida com conteúdos gerados em comunicações de campo próximo (NFC/RFID). Este serviço será prestado com base nos trabalhos de I & D realizados e no processo tecnológico do autor do Requerente, que foi designado por «Livro+» pelos seus autores. Como resultado, os editores cujo conteúdo tradicional será complementado com vários tipos de extensões, que serão lidos em dispositivos como smartphone ou tablet, serão colocados no mercado, depois de aproximar o dispositivo do livro. A fim de lançar uma produção inovadora, o Totem planeja adquirir uma série de máquinas modernas e equipamentos de produção, bem como software informático especializado. Trazer o serviço ao mercado permitirá a produção de uma nova geração de publicações que serão muito mais atraentes do que as tradicionais. Graças às suas novas características funcionais e de utilidade, serão alcançadas sinergias entre a plataforma de informação tradicional e as tecnologias eletrónicas.
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL COMPOSITIONS FOR CONTROLLING RELAPSE OF HERPES LABIALIS, HERPES GENITALIS, AND HERPES ZOSTER

The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapy, and more specifically to the field of therapy for herpes simplex and herpes zoster, and more particularly, to methods of reducing the rate of relapse, delaying relapse, and/or preventing relapse of herpes labialis (cold sores on the lips), herpes genitalis (genital herpes), and herpes zoster (shingles, zona), by topical administration of polyethylene glycol (PEG), or a composition comprising PEG.
Unsteady-RANS simulation of conjugate heat transfer in a cavity with a vertical semitransparent wall

Abstract A numerical study of the unsteady conjugate heat transfer for a square cavity with a semitransparent (glass) wall is presented. The cases with or without solar control film on the semitransparent wall were studied from 8:00 to 18:00 h. This wall interacts with the environment through the incident solar radiation and the outdoor air temperature, which were considered changing over the time. URANS (Unsteady Reynolds Averaged Navier–Stokes) model together with the model of Low-Reynolds number turbulence k–w were solved using the finite volume method. The results show flow patterns from multicellular to unicellular in different times for each case as result of the temperature in the semitransparent wall. Moreover, at approximately 9:00 am, the solar control film increased the air temperature inside the cavity up to 10 °C compared to the air temperature when the solar control film is not used. The cavity with solar control film has a lower period of time with a multicellular flow than the cavity without film. When the solar control film is used, the average heat flux due to convection and radiation represents 45% and 55%, respectively of the interior heat flux ( q int ). On the contrary, when the solar control film is not used, the heat flux due to radiation represents 70%.
Environmental ethics, green innovation, and sustainable performance: Exploring the role of environmental leadership and environmental strategy

The environmental pollution and degradation of natural resources issues are worsening with every passing day and companies need to take immediate action to save the environment. Due to this reason, the current study intended to explore the mediating role of green innovation in corporate environmental ethics and sustainable performance relationship. Additionally, multiple moderating effects 1). Environmental leadership in corporate environmental ethics and green innovation relationship, 2). Environmental strategy in green innovation and sustainable performance nexus was also explored. The multisource data (N = 404) were collected from the managerial-level employees of manufacturing companies in Pakistan using the survey method. We used the “structural equation modeling” technique to examine the proposed hypotheses. The results demonstrated that green innovation mediates the relationship between corporate environmental ethics and sustainable performance (social, economic, and environmental). In addition, environmental leadership positively moderates corporate environmental ethics and green innovation nexus. Furthermore, environmental strategy strengthens the green innovation effect on environmental and economic performance. Overall, the study findings supported almost all direct, indirect, and moderating hypotheses and provided some novel theoretical and practical implications.
Social systems in transition: the meaning of collective identity and the interpretation and translation of the greek term sarx in paul’s letters

The aim of the project is to explore community differentiation implications arising from the Greek term sarx in Paul’s letters. The choice of primary material is based on the observation that this term recurs in settings where collective identity is established, and where the salvific capacity of collective identity is polemically engaged and negotiated (see Rom 7–9; Gal 5). The earliest group of Christ-believers gathered together in social systems which were in transition toward a higher level of diversity, which is an underinvestigated aspect of these texts. The primary objective is to investigate Paul’s views of differentiation and the constructs of collective identity in the settings where he uses the term sarx, and to consider the options for the translation of the relevant passages. Hence, the approach of the action is interdisciplinary (social-scientific criticism in Biblical studies) and intersectoral (the theory and practices of translation). Bowen’s social systems theory offers the terminology to describe the character, reactions, and development in social systems with regard to their level of differentiation and their capacity to handle psychological stress and to find solutions to new problems. The action comprises theological, linguistic and philological analysis, comparative literature, social-scientific hermeneutics, and the creative investigation of translation options. As described in social systems theory, an openness to individual variation in the social system is central to the development of societal resilience. In this context, religious communities act both as significant resources, as well as potential threats, to cooperation in diversity. The investigation of translation options will make the results of the action accessible to anyone interested in these texts, in their interpretation, and in social systems in transition.
(14075.09092020.173000281) PIANIFICATORE

REALIZZAZIONE DI UNA PIATTAFORMA SOFTWARE DI TIPO ?HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL INTEGRATION? PER CONDIVIDERE IN TEMPO REALE I DATI SU MATERIE PRIMA, SEMILAVORATI E PRODOTTI FINITI SIA TRA I REPARTI DELL?AZIENDA CHE CON FORNITORI E CLIENTI. INTEGRAZIONE CON MODULO DI MONITORAGGIO E CONDIVISIONE IN TEMPO REALE SU PRESTAZIONI E STATO DI MANUTENZIONE DELLE MACCHINE.IMPIEGO DI UN TEMPORARY MANAGER PER GESTIRE LE IMPLICAZIONI ORGANIZZATIVE, COMMERCIALI E DI MARKETING DI QUESTA TRASFORMAZIONE.
A Bayes factor meta-analysis of recent extrasensory perception experiments: Comment on Storm, Tressoldi, and Di Risio (2010).

Psi phenomena, such as mental telepathy, precognition, and clairvoyance, have garnered much recent attention. We reassess the evidence for psi effects from Storm, Tressoldi, and Di Risio's (2010) meta-analysis. Our analysis differs from Storm et al.'s in that we rely on Bayes factors, a Bayesian approach for stating the evidence from data for competing theoretical positions. In contrast to more conventional analyses, inference by Bayes factors allows the analyst to state evidence for the no-psi-effect null as well as for a psi-effect alternative. We find that the evidence from Storm et al.'s presented data set favors the existence of psi by a factor of about 6 billion to 1, which is noteworthy even for a skeptical reader. Much of this effect, however, may reflect difficulties in randomization: Studies with computerized randomization have smaller psi effects than those with manual randomization. When the manually randomized studies are excluded and omitted studies included, the Bayes factor evidence is at most 330 to 1, a greatly attenuated value. We argue that this value is unpersuasive in the context of psi because there is no plausible mechanism and because there are almost certainly omitted replication failures.
Grass fibre as raw material for innovative grass paper products: the new economic and ecological resource for the european paper industry

With GRASPAP Grass Fibre Creapaper introduces a highly innovative, sustainable and cost-efficient alternative raw material for the European paper industry. About half of the 400 million tonnes paper produced worldwide every year are based on wood pulp. This consumes about 40% of the global industrial wood harvest. Moreover, transport and processing of the wood consume a lot of water, chemicals and energy. Costs and impact to nature are severe. Creapaper provides an unique solution to this problems by introducing Grass Fibres, produced by a novel patented mechanical process, as a new resource for the paper industry. This innovative material will reduce the raw material costs of paper mills by 50-70 % (compared to wood pulp) and is compatible to their standard production equipment. Grass Paper products made from these fibres are free of noxious substances, printable and have a distinctive sustainable, yet premium appearance. They are therefore very attractive for food and non-food packaging, tissue and print media applications. Several awards in the packaging industry and first orders from large, well-known brands confirm these USPs of Grass Paper products. While Creapaper's primary customers are paper mills, also brand owners and retailers will be addressed. This will increase the demand for Grass Paper and Grass Fibres rapidly and allow a fast scale-up in the European key markets. According to independent experts, the grass fibre material has the potential to become the paper industry's third raw material source besides wood pulp and waste-paper. Creapaper currently installs the first grass fibre production line and will transfer the stationary production process into a versatile mobile solution during this project. This will decrease the dependence on weather conditions during the grass harvesting as well as allow the extraction and commercialisation of vegan proteins from the grass in the future, making the whole process even more sustainable and cost-efficient.
Optimal approach to improving trauma triage decisions: a cost-effectiveness analysis.

To identify the optimal target of a future intervention to improve physician decision making in trauma triage.Comparison of incremental costeffectiveness ratios (ICERs) of current practice with hypothetical interventions targeting either physicians' decisional thresholds (attitudes toward transferring patients to trauma centers) or perceptual sensitivity (ability to identify patients who meet transfer guidelines).Taking the societal perspective, we constructed a Markov decision model, drawing estimates of triage patterns, mortality, utilities, and costs from the literature. We assumed that an intervention to change the decisional threshold would reduce undertriage but also increase overtriage more than an intervention to change perceptual sensitivity. We performed a series of 1-way sensitivity analyses and studied the most influential variables in a Monte Carlo simulation.The ICER of an intervention to change perceptual sensitivity was $62,799 per qualityadjusted life-year (QALY) gained compared with current practice. The ICER of an intervention to change the decisional threshold was $104,975/ QALY gained compared with an intervention to change perceptual sensitivity. These findings were most sensitive to the relative cost of hospitalizing patients with moderate to severe injuries and their relative risk of dying at non-trauma centers. In probabilistic sensitivity analyses, at a willingness-to-pay threshold of $100,000/QALY gained, there was a 62% likelihood that an intervention to change perceptual sensitivity was the most cost-effective alternative.Even a minor investment in changing decision making in trauma triage could greatly improve quality of care. The optimal intervention depends on the characteristics of the individual trauma systems.
European robotics league plus smart cities robot competitions

Smart cities offer a unique opportunity to demonstrate the benefits of using a variety of robotic applications in different living contexts for all European citizens.  SciRoc will call for leading European robotics developers from European companies and research labs to send teams to demonstrate their technologies and systems in high profile competitive demonstrations in a smart city environment.

SciRoc continues to build the European Robotics League; raising interest through public engagement, validating and disseminating new benchmarks, and accelerating development through demonstrating the performance of components and techniques against these benchmarks.  Setting competitions based on these benchmarks in the Smart City context drives development towards real societal needs.

SciRoc will offer companies as well as researchers a unique opportunity to demonstrate their systems and technology to a wide public audience in a realistic and believable context, and will foster an informed, fact-based communication about robotics and its societal implications with public stakeholders and the media.  The synergy between smart robots and smart cities adds value to both, and showcases the technologies which will shape our living spaces in the near future.
Heat transfer enhancement during oscillatory flows: impact quantification of heat transfer coefficient

To reduce Green-House-Gas emissions by promoting the use of sustainable energy (SE), the European Union (EU) has a target to achieve 20% share of renewable energy (RE) in gross final energy consumption by 2020. Among various options of SE, the EU has 33.3 GWth of solar thermal technology (a High Heat Flux Removing Device: HHFRD, one among the target groups of this project) saving 4.3 million tonnes of CO2 emission per year. However, the current research proves that the Two-Phase Flow Instabilities (TPFI) act as major hindrances in improving the efficiency of such HHFRDs. The TPFIs are known by large-scale fluctuations of flow causing pressure fluctuations, departure from a steady state, & mechanical vibrations to a system. Although the vast research on TPFIs began almost 80 years ago, the primary focus has been to identify the limits of conditions with & without oscillations & alternative control mechanisms. Today, to extract heat cost-effectively; force the HHFRDs to work in conditions close to these limits or even in the presence of TPFIs. However, the influence of such oscillations on the heat transfer (HT) is scarcely studied. Hence, the objective of this project is to quantify the influence of TPFIs on the HT & to provide a transient HT model to attain better & reliable control techniques. The ER (experienced researcher) will do this by combining experiments on HT during TPFIs in the experimental facility at the host & numerical techniques (LSSE: Least Square Spectral Element method) capable of dealing with the highly transient behavior of the TPFIs. The ER will learn new numerical method LSSE, experimental methodology & data acquisition technique. This will boost the ER’s present research capability (limited to numerical analysis) to experimental investigations of various RE technologies. The expected outcomes of this project are aligned with the H2020 call by saving 216 kilo tonnes (kt) oil equivalent of fossil fuel & reducing GHG emission by 575 kt per year.