SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Saccharide-Modified Nanodiamond Conjugates for the Efficient Detection and Removal of Pathogenic Bacteria

The detection and removal of bacteria, such as E. coli in aqueous environments by using safe and readily available means is of high importance. Here we report on the synthesis of nanodiamonds (ND) covalently modified with specific carbohydrates (glyco-ND) for the precipitation of type 1 fimbriated uropathogenic E. coli in solution by mechanically stable agglutination. The surface of the diamond nanoparticles was modified by using a Diels-Alder reaction followed by the covalent grafting of the respective glycosides. The resulting glyco-ND samples are fully dispersible in aqueous media and show a surface loading of typically 0.1 mmol g(-1). To probe the adhesive properties of various ND samples we have developed a new sandwich assay employing layers of two bacterial strains in an array format. Agglutination experiments in solution were used to distinguish unspecific interactions of glyco-ND with bacteria from specific ones. Two types of precipitates in solution were observed and characterized in detail by light and electron microscopy. Only by specific interactions mechanically stable agglutinates were formed. Bacteria could be removed from water by filtration of these stable agglutinates through 10 μm pore-size filters and the ND conjugate could eventually be recovered by addition of the appropriate carbohydrate. The application of glycosylated ND allows versatile and facile detection of bacteria and their efficient removal by using an environmentally and biomedically benign material.
Semiconductor laser with photonic crystal reflector for energy-efficient optical links

Our information society relies to an unprecedented extent on broadband communication technologies with applications such as high-speed internet access, cloud computing, data services, multimedia broadcast systems etc. The amount of data processed by data centers continues to grow with a steep progression. We are unused to considering the energy cost of light communication, but it is huge, matching the airline industry. To meet the need for increased bandwidth, compactness, reduced power consumption and cost effectiveness, we will develop new optical sources with narrow linewidth, high-speed frequency modulation and reduced power consumption that can be utilised in modern optical links. 

The SELAPHOR project targets (a) the training of  a young researcher in the field of photonic devices, optical communications and research  commercialisation;  (b) the development of novel low cost optical sources to allow both compactness and reduced power consumption of  spectrally efficient optical links; and (c) the industrial validation and commercialising of the developed technology.  

The training programme for the researcher includes new skills in the design and fabrication of single-mode tunable sources with direct frequency modulation, characterisation and optimisation of the laser performance, and implementation of the advanced sources into telecom links. In addition, strong commercialisation and entrepreneurial skills will be developed, with keen interest from the SME partner ensuring focus on an industrial roadmap.
RESearch centers of Excellence in the Textile sector

European Textile and Clothing is a most relevant economical source for the EU, accounting for 4% of the total added value of the manufacturing sector, with 173.000 companies and a turnover of 165 billion €. Its competitiveness is linked to increased investments in innovation and research - both public and private - which are key drivers for European companies to lead the market in the coming years. Due to its enormous environmental impact, sustainability and environment-friendly production is emerging as a new drivers of textile process, product innovation and technology development. The overall objective of the project is to generate a policy change in the implementation of regional policies and programmes of the Structural Funds related to the strengthening of research, technological development and innovation to assure the sustainability of the T&C sector of the partner regions. It will be achieved through policy learning and capacity building activities on public policies supporting innovative, green and sustainable T&C production and processes.   The learning potential embedded in interregional exchange will result in the uptake of new good practices and projects by the partner regions enabling to support excellence in R&D, to promote investments by enterprises, to develop innovative skills of T&C stakeholders, and in a deeper integration between research and innovation policies for the sector’s sustainability. Sustainability-driven research and innovation will concern primarily the production processes and product development, by: _x000D_
•	improving recycling and reducing waste disposal,_x000D_
• decreasing water consumption and allowing energy saving,_x000D_
•	reducing the environmental impact of the chemical substances used by the sector,_x000D_
•	accompanying the industrial reconversion efforts towards smart sustainable textiles,_x000D_
• promoting the utilization of natural fibers and favoring the use of local or km 0 raw materials,_x000D_
•	fostering eco-creativity and new applications.
Robust kit to convert diesel vehicles to natural gas and biogas for extended life and reducedcontaminants emission

The pollution spread in the world has forced all nations to fight for the preservation of the planet, through restricting oil derivatives and emission standards. On the other side, the global automotive sector is a huge market with €1,761G of yearly sales. Solutions available in the market, as an alternative to standard diesel vehicles, can be divided into four categories: 1) NG vehicles, 2) Biofuels, 3) Hybrids, 4) Full electric. These existing technologies fail in providing a cost-effective and transition solution to upgrade current vehicles. Most of all, these solutions do not deal with the existing vehicles and only focus on purchasing new ones. This process of replacing current vehicles will take many years, thus a transition solution is today required to upgrade this vehicles in use, reduce their emissions, reduce maintenance and fuel costs and bring them up to current European Standards. BLUESKY system is a unique kit for conversion of diesel-powered commercial buses and trucks to Liquefied Natural Gas fuel through a computerized and catalyst system. We collect no longer valid diesel engines (Euro IV and V) and extend their technical life meeting Euro VI standard, with the additional benefits of: 1) 20% cost reduction on fuel and maintenance costs, 2) 20% less CO2 emissions, 3) 100% elimination of solid particles emissions, 4) 10 times less of NOx emissions. There are currently 500 NG vehicles (of which 20% of total French NG vehicles) in France, Italy and UK running with our best seller product: CRMT 5+ which is a first version of BLUESKY. CRMT is a R&D SME company founded in 1977, with 22 people and based in Lyon, France. It is specialized in internal engine combustion, alternative fuels and pollutants reduction, with strong expertise in natural gas (NG) engines.
Fostering tourism innovation system in Adriatic-Ionian Region

Project FOST INNO aims to contribute to the long term growth of tourism in the Adriatic Ionian region through innovations capacity building. Common challenges of the programme area as; prolonging tourism season, improving quality in tourism and fostering better tourism employment conditions, are going to be tackled in accordance with sustainability principles to reinforce region’s competitive position. The overall objective of the project is to improve and ensure long term competitiveness of the Adriatic-Ionian area by enhancing innovation capacity in sustainable tourism. Hence, the main project intervention objective is to change current practise of insufficient incentives for innovations in sustainable tourism through main project outputs and deliverables: developed strategy for fostering innovations in sustainable tourism in Adriatic-Ionian area, established networking structure and increased knowledge transfer between business, users, academia and institutional stakeholders through Adriatic-Ionian Tourism Innovation Centre. Joint strategic framework for innovation in sustainable tourism is going to improve Adriatic-Ionian cooperation in tourism; giving common directions for policy makers’ actions and providing incentives for innovations. Networking structure embodied in future Adriatic-Ionian Tourism Innovation Centre is a multipurpose tool, foreseen as a learning and dissemination platform. Innovation incubation will be main purpose of Centre’s activities, designated to facilitate market access for innovative ideas. In order to provide valuable contribution in exchange of cooperation opportunities and best practices, networking structure has to become knowledge base and information hub for different actors such as; SMEs, universities and research centres, relevant tourism authorities, regional authorities, etc. In order to ensure sustainable competitive position of the Adriatic-Ionian area in the tourism market, transnational approach is needed for responding to challenges shared by participating countries. Given the current fragmented situation at macro-regional level, joint development of innovation system will facilitate promotion of innovative activities and transfer of project results into policies and practice. This project aims to create a long term knowledge transfer related to the innovation in sustainable tourism development in order to contribute solving tourism issues that are common for all partner countries involved.
Life on a leaf: species interactions and community dynamics in epiphyll communities

Why are there so many species in the tropics? Ecologists have no definite answer to this question. While theories explaining biodiversity maintenance have arisen in the past few decades, testing them with empirical data in tropical rainforests can be challenging because of the slow dynamics of tree communities. By focusing on bryophytes and lichens living on leaves - ‘epiphylls’ - EPIDYN aims to test the two main types of biodiversity theories in an ecological system of much faster dynamics and easier replication than tropical rain forests, while maintaining similarly high levels of biodiversity.

To this end, leaves will be monitored in a tropical rainforest in Panama under different light and moisture conditions -  the most limiting factors for bryophytes and lichens in tropical rainforests. In so doing, EPIDYN will be the first study to explicitly address species interactions and community dynamics among epiphyll species within leaves.

Theoretical models of biodiversity maintenance in plant communities range from ‘neutral theories’ to niche-based models. In both types of models, species interactions play an important role, but the predicted outcomes differ. For example, in vegetation succession, the neutral ‘priority effect’ predicts that any first species to arrive in a new habitat will dominate, while models favoring ecological niches consider a range of species interactions, both negative (competition, allopathy) and positive (facilitation). In this project I aim to determine: (1) which are the most appropriate theoretical models to describe species interactions and successional dynamics in epiphyll communities, and (2) how the relative applicability of each model depends on environmental conditions. Using state-of-the-art spatial pattern analysis as well as innovative model testing, EPIDYN will provide an original approach to testing fundamental ecological theory in an abundant but little-researched miniature-scale ecosystem.
The long-term effects of unemployment on older workers: studying life-course influences in social context

Europe’s population is currently the oldest in the world, and it is still ageing. This demographic shift is changing societies in an unprecedented way. Researchers and policy-makers fear that we will now only have sustainable pension schemes and a sufficiently numerous, well-qualified workforce if people work until old age. Consequently, many current policies strive to increase workforce participation and delay retirement. But can such policies for older workers be effective? Life-course scholars argue that experiences have time-delayed effects. What people experience during youth and mid-age influences whether they work in old age. Thus, policies for older workers may intervene at too late an age to make a difference. This study investigates time-delayed effects on older workers. It focuses on the effects of unemployment spells, which are said to scar work biographies and permanently hamper careers. This study uses the life-course perspective and thereby joins the newly emerging group of empirical studies that consider entire work biographies to explain workforce participation in old age. Its unique contribution is that it considers the role of social context in the form of families and economic crisis. Family members often coordinate their workforce participation and retirement timing. Economic crises increase unemployment rates, which affects the meaning and experience of being unemployed. This study compares the “most different cases” of Finland, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom. Data stem from life-history interviews in the “Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe”, the “English Longitudinal Study of Ageing”, and a self-administered Finnish survey. The approach combines sequence, cluster, regression and correlation analyses. Findings refine theories on old age, life-courses, labour markets, welfare states, and economic crises. Policymakers can use the insight gained to refine labour market policies.
EPSTEIN BARR VIRUS PEPTIDE EPITOPES, POLYEPITOPES AND DELIVERY SYSTEM THEREFOR

Immunogenic cytotoxic T cell epitope peptides of Epstein Barr Virus LMP1 protein are provided having between nine and seventeen amino acids and minimal consensus sequences selected from QRH, AGNDG, QNW, VLYS and DSNSNE. These peptides, either individually or in polyepitope constructs, are useful in pharmaceutical compositions, vaccines and methods of treating Epstein Barr Virus associated diseases such as Hodgkin's Disease and/or Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, although without limitation thereto. A preferred mode of polyepitope delivery is an adenovirus-based system.
Individualized, polycarboxylic acid crosslinked fibers.

Disclosed are individualized, crosslinked fibers, and process for making such fibers. The individualized, crosslinked fibers have a C2 - C9 polycarboxylic acid crosslinking agent reached with the fibers in the form of intrafiber crosslink bonds. Preferably, the crosslinking agent is citric acid, and preferably, between about 0.5 mole % and about 10.0 mole % of the crosslinking agent reacts to form the intrafiber crosslink bonds. The individualized, crosslinked fibers are useful in a variety of absorbent structure application.
Condition Assessment of Regenerative Heater Based on Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation

In order to evaluate the performance of regenerative heater comprehensively and scientifically, the fuzzy comprehensive evaluation model of regenerative heater is proposed on the basis of fuzzy mathematic theory as well as the relevant background knowledge of the problem. In the fist-level fuzzy comprehensive evaluation model, the evaluation indicator system was established taking the influence of the turbine load into consideration. The definition of “excellence degree” was given to show the relative approach degree between the quantitative indicator and the excellent indicator. Membership functions of fuzzy evaluation set were constructed based on the excellence degree. Knowledge in terms of twenty experts’ experience and historical data was used to determine the indicator weight set. In the second-level indicator fuzzy comprehensive evaluation model, four composition operator models were selected to conduct the fist-level evaluation. The proposed model turns out to be feasible and effective by three typical load conditions.
Support and coordination of the partnering environment for fet flagships

The SCOPE strategic objective is to promote a partnering environment with the Flagships by providing flexible and efficient mechanisms to perform activities that will be in line with the overall Flagship objectives and be of mutual benefit to all parties. In particular, the consortium will address the need for support of Partnering Projects in order to engage in collaborations with the Core Projects by identifying strategic opportunities and providing support for networking and dissemination between the Core and Partnering Projects. The enhancement and support in developing partnerships that will serve the Flagships objectives and raise awareness about the accomplishment of Flagship goals in terms of scientific leadership, economical and societal benefits.

These specific actions will be carried out throughout the project lifetime with the main objective to progressively bring coherence into the Flagships “ecosystems”. The expected measureable impacts will be in term of the level of integration and participation in research, governance, networking and dissemination activities of the Partnering Projects in both of the Flagships.

The SCOPE Consortium brings together different perspectives and expertise in order to achieve the goals of the project and contribute going a step forward in supporting the partnership environment in FET Flagships. They will ensure policy-level communication, coordination between and among them, networking, and other relevant actions around HBP or Graphene Core Projects and the stakeholders of the scientific community.
Asymmetric Synthesis of α-Amino-1,3-dithianes via Chiral <i>N</i>-Phosphonyl Imine-Based Umpolung Reaction Without Using Chromatography and Recrystallization

A series of α-amino-1,3-dithianes have been synthesized via the asymmetric Umpolung reaction of 2-lithio-1,3-dithianes with chiral N-phosphonyl imines in good chemical yields (up to 82%) and good to excellent diastereoselectivities (>99:1). The manner by which chiral N-phosphonyl imines are slowly added into the solution of 2-lithio-1,3-dithiane was found to be crucial for achieving excellent diastereoselectivity. The current synthesis was proven to follow the GAP chemistry (group-assistant-purification chemistry) process, which avoids traditional purification techniques of chromatography or recrystallization, i.e., the pure chiral α-amino-1,3-dithianes attached with the chiral N-phosphonyl group were readily obtained by washing the solid crude products with hexane or a mixture of hexane-ethyl acetate.
Summary of: Antibiotic prophylaxis in dentistry: part I. A qualitative study of professionals' views on the NICE guideline

Background The NICE guideline for antibiotic prophylaxis before dental treatment has made a substantive change and fundamental departure from previous practice that affects long-standing beliefs and practice patterns. There is potential difficulty for healthcare professionals explaining the new guidance to patients who have long believed that they must receive antibiotics before their dental treatment. Aim To explore clinicians' attitudes towards the NICE guidance on antibiotic prophylaxis, their use of the guideline in clinical practice, barriers to the implementation of the guideline, and how best to overcome any perceived barriers. Methods In-depth interviews were conducted with seven dental care professionals, two cardiologists and a cardiac care nurse. The data were analysed using the framework method to extract central themes and opinions. Results Clinicians generally perceived that initially patients would be reluctant to follow the NICE guidance. This was felt to be particularly true of the patient cohort that had previously been prescribed prophylactic antibiotics. They found it difficult to explain the new guidance to patients who have had infective endocarditis and have long believed that they must receive antibiotics before their dental treatment. Concerns were also raised about the legal position of a clinician who did not follow the guidance. Clinicians generally suggested that the provision of accurate information in the form of leaflets and valid websites would be the best way to advise patients about the new guidance. Conclusions Clinicians anticipated difficulties in explaining to patients the change in clinical practice necessitated by adherence to the NICE guidance, most notably for patients with a history of infective endocarditis or where the patient's cardiologist did not agree with the NICE guidance. They placed particular emphasis on the provision of accurate information in order to reassure patients.
Sviluppo di HS Wrocław Sp. z o.o.

Oggetto del progetto è lo sviluppo del Centro di Ricerca e Sviluppo HSW presso la sede della Società a ul. Bierutowska a Breslavia. L'ambito materiale del progetto comprende la creazione di un innovativo banco di prova con un sistema di controllo, necessario per l'attuazione di progetti di ricerca inclusi nel piano di lavoro di R & S, formulando le priorità di sviluppo di HSW nel medio termine (5-6 anni). La creazione di uno stand di prova avverrà mediante l'acquisto di immobilizzazioni presso un fornitore selezionato nell'ambito di una gara d'appalto (come definito dagli orientamenti sull'ammissibilità delle spese nell'ambito del FESR, dell'FSE e dell'FC 2014-2020 del 19 settembre 2016). L'installazione del banco di prova sarà effettuata sotto la supervisione del personale sostanziale di HSW e con il sostegno dell'unità scientifica che ha collaborato. Come risultato del progetto, sarà possibile effettuare ricerche su prodotti migliorati, che saranno ricevuti dai principali produttori di aeromobili: a) attuatori — che fanno parte del telaio principale dell'aeromobile. L'attuatore sarà responsabile di tirare fuori e nascondere il telaio durante il decollo e l'atterraggio. L'attuatore deve essere testato per una durata di 5 aeromobili, durante i quali vengono simulate le condizioni di volo, principalmente le sequenze di carichi applicati all'attuatore. (b) valvole NRV (valvola di non ritorno) — che consentono il flusso di liquidi in una sola direzione. c) freni idraulici OBB (freno fuoribordo) — a comando elettrico e a propulsione idraulica. d) TRAS (Thrust Reverser Actuation System) — utilizzato per invertire il sistema di azionamento della spinta del motore. se l'aeromobile perde la sua alimentazione principale e ausiliaria, la turbina elettrica. (f) servovalvole — che sono valvole di controllo del flusso idraulico del fluido elettrico, principalmente per l'attuatore esecutivo.
Longitudinal Double-Spin Asymmetry of Electrons from Heavy Flavor Decays in Polarized p + p Collisions at √s = 200 GeV

In this thesis, the measurement of double-spin asymmetry for electron production from heavy flavor decays was performed in a Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) in the PHENIX experiment at Brookhaven National Laboratory to measure the polarized parton distribution function of gluon in the small Bjorken x region (x~0.01). For this experiment, for the first time a Hadron Blind Detector (HBD), which is a position-sensitive gas Cherenkov counter with Gas Electron Multiplier whose surface is evaporated by CsI, was employed. This HBD contributes to reducing the background from electron pairs produced by real and virtual photon conversion. Furthermore, the author develops a new analysis method for the background reduction, and the signal-to-background ratio is improved by a factor of roughly 2.0. Using the combination of the HBD and a new analysis method, the double-spin asymmetry of the electron production with transverse momentum ranging 0.5 < pT < 3.0 GeV/c is measured and confirmed to be zero-consistent within the limit of the statistical uncertainty of about 1%. This result identifies the constraint of the gluon polarization in the small Bjorken x region, a worldwide first.