SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Design of an 8x8 Intra Prediction Module

In this thesis, a proposed hardware architecture of an H.264/AVC 8 × 8 luminance intra prediction module is designed and realized in VHDL to be used on an FPGA. The module is a part of a MPEG-2 to H.264/AVC transcoder and its implementation is based on an existing design of a 4 × 4 luminance intra prediction module used in the same transcoder. Intra prediction is characterized by high data dependency between input video frames which makes it hard to achieve a high throughput. This is solved by processing 16 image samples in parallel and by implementing a partial pipeline to increase efficiency. The design is implemented and synthesized on the Kintex-7 XC7K325T board with a maximum clock frequency of 129.34 MHz, which gives a throughput of 456.32 Mpixels/s. This is enough to encode 2160p (4k UHD) video frames at 30 frames per second in real time.
TR_MOBIL

Bicycle tourism has been increasing in popularity for years as an ecological way to go on holiday and get around as well as the ideal family/leisure activity for enjoying the great outdoors. Extensive international cycling routes are being constructed across Europe and are being used by more and more cyclists. Terra Raetica is rich in history and features the Vinschgau, Engadin, Val Müstair and the Tyrolean highlands. The region has always been a major route between the north and south - an honour which it still enjoys to this day. Cyclists use these routes to cross the alps on long cross-country bike trips, such as the Via Claudia Augusta bike trail, the Etsch bike trail or the Innradweg, which all pass through the Terra Raetica. _x000D_
_x000D_
The goal of the project is to ensure the availability of bicycles outside of the public trails and ensure the route can continue to be enjoyed by thousands of cyclists looking to experience our sites and cultural heritage. This joint, cross-border project is aimed at diversifying the local economy, increasing the attractiveness of the border area and reinforcing the competitiveness of the region. _x000D_
_x000D_
The main activities include structural enhancements to increase safety, the establishment of cross-border bike shuttles and joint communication efforts for public relations and raising_x000D_
awareness. This cross-border collaboration is set to bring added value to the entire Terra Raetica region.
Apparatus and method for controlling motor for vehicle

A motor control apparatus for a vehicle includes a data detector detecting driving data and a vehicle controller controlling a drive motor according to the driving data. The vehicle controller includes an acceleration generator determining a request torque and a request speed using the driving data and generating a request acceleration using the request torque and the request speed; a driving point determinator selecting an inductance control current map or a motor efficiency control current map according to the request acceleration and determining a current driving point according to the request torque and the request speed using the selected current map; and a motor controller controlling the drive motor using the current driving point.
Soft-Voting Clustering Ensemble

Clustering ensemble is a framework for combining multiple based clustering results of a set of objects without accessing the original feature of the objects. The majority voting method is widely used in clustering ensemble because of its simplicity, robustness and stability. In general, the existing voting methods only accept hard clustering results as input. In this paper we propose a new algorithm, Soft-Voting Clustering Ensemble (SVCE), which has better flexibility and generalization. The theory of SVCE is illustrated and the algorithm of SVCE is stated in detail firstly. Then 15 UCI datasets are used for the experiment and the results show that the proposed method has a better performance than state of the art ensemble methods in most cases, such as Majority Voting, Weighted Majority Voting, CSPA, MCLA, HGPA.
Very-Large-Scale quantum photonic processing

Optical systems operating at the quantum regime have recently enabled the detection of gravitational waves; new forms of ultra-secure communications; and high-fidelity manipulation of quantum states for quantum computing.  Maintaining this progress requires breakthroughs in quantum photonic architectures to process many optical modes with exceptional speed and precision.  Fortunately, progress in optical interconnects has culminated in the development of silicon photonic integrated circuits, enabling photonic devices to be combined virtually losslessly at orders of magnitude higher component density than possible with traditional methods.  Here, we propose to leverage these advances to meet the stringent requirements of optical quantum information processing bringing together state-of-the-art single photon source technologies and large-scale silicon photonic circuits: (1) Leveraging state-of-the-art silicon photonics fabrication processes to build a large-scale 10-photon quantum photonic processor; fully integrated with on-chip photon sources, pump engineering and reconfigurable circuitry.  (2) Interfacing solid-state quantum emitters with silicon photonic circuitry, enabling deterministic generation and large-scale manipulation of single photon states.  These very-large-scale quantum photonic processors (VLS-QPP) will provide several orders of magnitude speedups compared with current technologies, demonstrate practical quantum algorithms for quantum chemistry and machine learning, and provide a clear route towards scalable photonic quantum technologies.  To enable these advances this fellowship proposes a clear training plan, at two world-leading institutions, towards developing the necessary diverse skill set to propel the field forward in new directions.
The use of 3D metal printing (direct metal laser sintering) in removable prosthodontics

The use of 3D printing is expanding and it is envisaged that it will have an increasing presence within dentistry. Having an appreciation and understanding of such technology is therefore paramount. It is currently used to produce a variety of dental objects/prostheses. This paper briefly looks at 3D printing in dentistry and specifically describes the use of the direct metal laser sintering 3D printing technique in the production of cobalt chromium removable prosthesis frameworks. Clinical relevance: Understanding the different technologies that can and are being used within the dental field is important, particularly as it is a rapidly changing field. Having an understanding of such technologies will allow practitioners to utilize such technologies appropriately in the management of their patients.
FPGA-based explicit model predictive control for closed-loop control of intravenous anesthesia

Over the last decade, anesthesia research community witnessed numerous advances in controllers and their implementation platforms to control the depth of anesthesia (DoA) in a patient undergoing surgery. Today's operating theaters are extremely complex and crowded. New surgical techniques bring new medical technologies and more devices in the operation rooms, which often results in complex configurations, computer based control, and cable clutter. In an effort to reduce hardware size and to the improve quality control of anesthesia, we present a field programmable gate array (FPGA) based explicit model predictive control (EMPC) scheme which can take into account the control and state constraints that naturally arise in anesthesia. Real-time implementation of model predictive control (MPC), mainly requires solving an optimization problem at regular time intervals. We propose an FPGA-based EMPC-on-a-chip algorithm with customized 32-bit floating-point addition, substation, and multiplication algorithms. Simulation results with four compartmental PK-PD model, input constraints and a variable bispectral index (BIS) set-point are presented. The real-time simulation results are achieved with Xilinx's Vertex 4 XC4VLX25-10FF668 FPGA.
Does menopause effect nasal mucociliary clearance time?

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of menopause on nasal mucociliary clearance time by comparing the results of premenopausal and postmenopausal women. A total of 60 women met the criteria and were divided into two groups: premenopausal women (n = 30) and postmenopausal women (n = 30). Nasal mucociliary clearance time of these women was measured and compared. Moreover, the correlation between nasal mucociliary clearance time and menopause duration in postmenopausal women was evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) 13.0 Evaluation for Windows. Normal distribution of continuous variables was tested with Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. Chi square test was used for comparisons between categorical variables. Kruskal-Wallis test and Mann-Whitney U tests were used for continuous variables when comparing the groups. The statistically significant level was accepted as p value <0.05. The mean nasal mucociliary clearance time in premenopausal and postmenopausal women was 11.43 ± 2.81 (7-16) and 16.76 ± 2.73 (12-22), respectively. The mean nasal mucociliary clearance time in postmenopausal women was significantly longer than in premenopausal women (p < 0.0001). Also, there was positive correlation between menopause duration and nasal mucociliary clearance time in postmenopausal women (r = 0.833, p < 0.0001). The clinicians must keep in mind that nasal mucociliary clearance time in postmenopausal women is prolonged and must follow up women in postmenopausal period more closely for respiratory tract diseases, sinonasal and middle ear infections.
SALONE DUDE

IL PROGETTO IMPRENDITORIALE PREVEDE L'APERTURA DI UN SALONE PER ACCONCIATURA UNISEX, PREVALENTEMENTE DEDICATO A CLIENTELA FEMMINILE, DOVE LE PAROLE BENESSERE E QUALITA' TROVINO RISCONTRO NEL SERVIZIO CHE VERRA' PROPOSTO.
SHared knowledge for Energy renovation in buildings by Public Administrations

The main territorial challenge is to accelerate the implementation of EU Directives 2010/31/EU and 2012/27/EU regarding the existing stock of Mediterranean public buildings, given the specific conditions and difficulties related to EEB projects in the MED area and the associated potential of energy saving.
The project overall objective is to reinforce the capacities of Public Administrations at regional and sub-regional level so as to improve EE in their public buildings’ stock and reduce CO2 emissions. The expected changes as a consequence of SHERPA can be properly measured by means of the project outputs, all profitable for future EEB projects:
1.	Roadmap to develop and implement EEB strategies.
2.	Regional EEB strategies supporting SEAPs implementation.
3.	Regional and local EEB Policy Agreements and governance structures.
4.	Shared information system.
5.	Public awareness strategies, including planning and implementation of specific trainings in EEB.
6.	Innovative combination and optimization of EEB financial models.
7.	Capitalisation plan.
8.	SHERPA Online Capitalisation Forum.
9.	Capitalisation set of toolkits.
10.	Joint Action Plan integrating all SHERPA EEB projects.
Transnationality is crucial for SHERPA since merely local, regional or even national measures cannot secure the coordination and levelling of public actors with different skills, experience, development level and improvement potential, but a common framework given by the shared Mediterranean Sea context.
Facility for large-scale adaptive media experimentation

The Future Media Internet (FMI) will be driven by evolving existing over-the-top (OTT) solutions towards a stronger integration with emerging programmable communication and computing infrastructures to address consumer demand for personalised, interactive, mobile and localised media experiences. Creating a trusted platform that brings together technology, creative sectors and consumers in the development of pioneering media applications and services will be crucial to drive European innovation and competitiveness. FLAME will address this goal by establishing an FMI ecosystem based on the largescale experimentation of novel FMI products and services using real-life adaptive experimental infrastructures encompassing not only the compute and storage facilities but also the underlying software-enabled communication infrastructure. FLAME’s ecosystem will engage both the creative industries (broadcast, gaming, etc.) and ICT industries (telcos, services) responsible for online distribution, broadcast, communication, and distribution of digital content. Through acceleration methodologies and an advanced experimentation platform (surrogate service management, adaptive service routing, experimental media service chains and experimentation toolbox), FLAME will allow industry, SMEs and entrepreneurs to conduct experiments in real-life experimental infrastructures and gain insight into the performance, acceptance and viability of solutions. FLAME’s innovation potential will be maximised by establishing FLAME Trailblazers (Bristol, Barcelona) to show the way for FLAME Replicators across Europe using a replication process based on best practice sustainability, governance, and engagement models, and infrastructure standards and specifications. A 3rd party investment strategy will create a vibrant FMI ecosystem that adds significant value to current FIRE+ efforts, and puts in place measures for long term sustainability.
Body-cavity probe with body conformable member

A probe insertable into a body cavity for applying an electrical stimulation to tissue therein includes a flexible hollow member of biocompatible material to enable the member to be inserted into the body cavity and to substantially conform to its inner surface, and thereby, to contact the tissue therein to be stimulated. A portion of the outer surface of the hollow member is electrically conductive to enable an electrical voltage to be applied thereto for electrically stimulating the tissue within the body cavity contacted by the electrically conductive surface. The probe may also include a transparent section and an optical sensor, such as an oximeter, for optically examining tissues within the body cavity.
110V Smart heater certification

New World Trading Partners OÜ (NWTP) is a company founded in early 2017 with the aim of producing electric heaters and smart solutions with exclusive design. The purpose of the development voucher project is to carry out certification tasks for electric heaters and GSM-enabled control units for the US and Canadian markets. As a result of the project, NWTP will receive certificates that allow a unique set of products to enter the North American market.
Polyphyly of Lichen-cryptic Dagger Moths: synonymy of Agriopodes Hampson and description of a new basal acronictine genus, Chloronycta, gen. n. (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae)

The taxonomic composition and systematic position of Agriopodes Hampson is examined through an integrated approach using adult and larval morphology, biology, and molecular sequence data. The type-species of Agriopodes, Moma fallax Herrich-Schäffer is shown to be derived within the Acronicta grisea Walker species-group; accordingly, Agriopodes is relegated to synonymy under Acronicta Ochsenheimer, syn. n. (Acronictinae). Additionally, molecular markers and morphology show that Agriopodes is not monophyletic: Agriopodes tybo (Barnes) is not closely related to A. fallax nor to Acronicta, and is transferred to a new genus, Chloronycta Schmidt & Anweiler, gen. n. The immature stages of Chloronycta tybo comb. n. are described and illustrated for the first time. Although previously treated as a valid species, we show that Agriopodes geminata (Smith) represents the northern terminus of clinal variation in wing pattern of A. fallax and synonymize A. geminata under A. fallax (syn. n.). The history and identity of Agriopodes corticosa (Boisduval), a nomen dubium, is discussed.
Polymeric cyclodextrin-based nanoparticles for combination therapy of castrate-resistant prostate cancer

Prostate cancer (PC) is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. PC often presents in its Multidrug resistant form leaving the patient few survival chances. New approaches are required to overcome resistance-related problems in PC and nanomedicine holds a lot of premises to effectively contribute in this battle. In this frame POLAR STAR aims at the implementation of combination therapy to treat castrate-resistant PC. Our strategy is to exploit innovative nanotechnology to administer contemporarily different therapeutic agents that synergically exert their activity across multiple oncogenic pathways. We plan to use new mixed polymers based on biocompatible cyclodextrins as these building blocks are already FDA approved. Simple organic chemistry is pursued to implement target selectivity and in vivo tracking of the polymeric nanocarrier. The design is guided by the final goal, the future clinical application of nanocarriers to improve PC treatment, keeping in mind upgrade of the nanocarrier systems to large scale production. We will focus on the latest PC drugs suffering from side effects and emerging resistance as multiple cargo to be loaded. Full chemico-physical characterization of the systems is planned as well as assessment of the efficacy of loaded nanocarriers in cell cultures with different drug responsivity profiles. In order to reduce animal experiments POLAR STAR will take full advantage of 3D prostate tissue models for biological tests, an apporach at the forefront in drug design. We plan to reach our goal bringing together the expertise of the fellow and the supervisor supported by the private and academic teams hosting the fellow during secondments.  POLAR STAR creates a multidisciplinary environment where all actors, public and private, will benefit from reciprocal transfer of knowledge. During the project the fellow will have the possibility to become a complete researcher improving also complementary skills.
Embryonic miRNA Profiles of Normal and Ectopic Pregnancies

Our objective was to investigate the miRNA profile of embryonic tissues in ectopic pregnancies (EPs) and controlled abortions (voluntary termination of pregnancy; VTOP). Twenty-three patients suffering from tubal EP and twenty-nine patients with a normal ongoing pregnancy scheduled for a VTOP were recruited. Embryonic tissue samples were analyzed by miRNA microarray and further validated by real time PCR. Microarray studies showed that four miRNAs were differentially downregulated (hsa-mir-196b, hsa-mir-30a, hsa-mir-873, and hsa-mir-337-3p) and three upregulated (hsa-mir-1288, hsa-mir-451, and hsa-mir-223) in EP compared to control tissue samples. Hsa-miR-196, hsa-miR-223, and hsa-miR-451 were further validated by real time PCR in a wider population of EP and control samples. We also performed a computational analysis to identify the gene targets and pathways which might be modulated by these three differentially expressed miRNAs. The most significant pathways found were the mucin type O-glycan biosynthesis and the ECM-receptor-interaction pathways. We also checked that the dysregulation of these three miRNAs was able to alter the expression of the gene targets in the embryonic tissues included in these pathways such as GALNT13 and ITGA2 genes. In conclusion, analysis of miRNAs in ectopic and eutopic embryonic tissues shows different expression patterns that could modify pathways which are critical for correct implantation, providing new insights into the understanding of ectopic implantation in humans.
Development of superior bone scintigraphic agent from a series of 99mTc-labeled zoledronic acid derivatives

Two novel zoledronic acid (ZL) derivatives, 1-hydroxy-4-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)butane-1,1-diyldiphosphonic acid (IBDP) and 1-hydroxy-5-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)pentane-1,1-diyldiphosphonic acid (IPeDP), were prepared and labeled with the radionuclide technetium-99m in a high labeling yield. In vitro stabilities of these radiolabeled complexes were measured by the radio-HPLC analysis as a function of time, which showed excellent stability with the radiochemical purity of over 95% at 6h post preparation. Their in vivo biological performances were evaluated and compared with those of (99m)Tc-ZL and (99m)Tc-MDP (methylenediphosphonic acid). The biodistribution in mice and scintigraphic images of the rabbit showed that the tracer agent (99m)Tc-IPeDP had highly selective uptake in the skeletal system and rapid clearance from the blood and soft tissues and an excellent scintigraphic image can be obtained in a shorter time post injection with clear visualization of the skeleton and low soft tissue activity. These preclinical studies suggest that (99m)Tc-IPeDP would be a novel superior bone scintigraphic agent.
Early glycaemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes and initial glucose-lowering treatment: a 13-year population-based cohort study

To examine real-life time trends in early glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes between 2000 and 2012.We used population-based medical databases to ascertain the association between achievement of glycaemic control with initial glucose-lowering treatment in patients with incident type 2 diabetes in Northern Denmark. Success in reaching glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) goals within 3-6 months was examined using regression analysis.Of 38 418 patients, 91% started with oral glucose-lowering drugs in monotherapy. Metformin initiation increased from 32% in 2000-2003 to 90% of all patients in 2010-2012. Pretreatment (interquartile range) HbA1c levels decreased from 8.9 (7.6-10.7)% in 2000-2003 to 7.0 (6.5-8.1)% in 2010-2012. More patients achieved an HbA1c target of <7% (<53 mmol/mol) in 2010-2012 than in 2000-2003 [80 vs 60%, adjusted relative risk (aRR) 1.10, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.08-1.13], and more achieved an HbA1c target of <6.5% [(<48 mmol/mol) 53 vs 37%, aRR 1.07 95% CI 1.03-1.11)], with similar success rates observed among patients aged <65 years without comorbidities. Achieved HbA1c levels were similar for different initiation therapies, with reductions of 0.8% (from 7.3 to 6.5%) on metformin, 1.5% (from 8.1 to 6.6%) on sulphonylurea, 4.0% (from 10.4 to 6.4%) on non-insulin combination therapies, and 3.8% (from 10.3 to 6.5%) on insulin monotherapy.Pretreatment HbA1c levels in patients with incident type 2 diabetes have decreased substantially, which is probably related to earlier detection and treatment in accordance with changing guidelines. Achievement of glycaemic control has improved, but 20% of patients still do not attain an HbA1c level of <7% within the first 6 months of initial treatment.