SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Strengthening the innovative potential of Cybernetic Technologies Netictech Spółka Akcyjna by implementing the results of R & D for the development of the Interactive Medical University (ium).

PThe object of the project is to prepare for the implementation of planned R & D results, together with development work adapting the technology to the specifics of the company in order to develop the Interactive Medical University (ium). Ium is a platform that improves the qualifications of doctors and medical students in the field of surgery of various medical specialisations. This project aims in particular at increasing the share of revenues from innovation activities in the total sales of the company. The target market for Netictech’s new product will be medical universities and the scientific community, as well as other healthcare providers. The implementation of the activities planned in the application for co-financing, in line with the presented R & D Plan, will help to meet the company’s identified product development needs through the following R & D works: — Specification of requirements and architecture of the ium platform and evaluation of Internet transmission technologies. — Preparation of a web transmission platform for integration with the medVC system. — Integration and testing of the ium platform. — Evaluation of platform ium. — Implementation of the platform ium. Thanks to the scope of the project, it will be possible to achieve the expected output indicators: ? Number of enterprises receiving support – 1; ? Number of companies receiving grants – 1; ? Number of start-ups supported – 1; ? Private investments complementing public support for enterprises (grants) – PLN 196 480.07; ? Number of enterprises supported in R & D activities – 1; ? Number of companies cooperating with research centres – 1; ? Number of enterprises supported in implementing R & D results – 1; ? Number of intangible assets acquired – 1.
Managing sensitive relations in co-produced planning research

Co-produced research is an increasingly prominent feature of universities. Collaboration can bring many benefits, offering unique and illuminating insights into the interface between theory, academia, policy and practice. Moreover, it often facilitates access to otherwise impenetrable fields of study. Yet it also brings immense challenges. This article describes the knowledge co-production process in a research project looking at national security, focusing on the collaboration between academia and government policy-makers. As demonstrated, critical tensions emerged in the commissioning process, in the conduct of the empirical work, and with regard to the dissemination of findings. The authors discuss various coping strategies employed to meet these challenges, which are applicable across other aspects of research co-production.
Hazards on Dujiangyan-Wenchuan Highways Induced by Catastrophic Debris Flows on July 10 2013 and Prevention

After the Wenchuan Earthquake on May 12 2008, the highways from Dujiangyan to Wenchuan, a crucial passage from Chengdu to Sichuan Western Plateau and Gansu province, are always seriously endangered by landslides, debris flows and their following hazards. Hundreds of debris flows from watersheds, gullies and slopes on July 10 2013 produced fatal hazards and destruction on the Highway G213 and the Express Highway from Yingxiu to Wenchuan. The debris flows are characterized by numerous-occurrence, large flux (645~2238m 3 /s) and large magnitude (5~126×10 4 m 3 ) as well as the hazard chain process which is composed of debris flow, dammed lake and outburst flood. The highways were seriously destructed and blocked in 16 sites, which were induced by 6 collapsed bridges, 3 submerged bridges, 3 buried tunnel entrances, 1 site collapsed highway base and 7 sites buried highway base or bridges, and the traffic was completely interrupted. Based on analyzing the destruction modes of highways, it was found that the large-scale and potential debris flows and the irrational location of some sections, vulnerable protection measures and low resistant capability of highways against debris flows were responsible for huge highway destructions. Considering the active debris flows in the future at least 5~10 years, it was strongly suggested that potential debris flow identification, integrated management of disastrous watershed, dangerous road line altering, increasing and strengthening protection constructions at dangerous section and improving highway reconstruction standard should be carried out for highway protection and traffic security.
Drivers of forest dynamics: Joint effects of climate and competition

The present dissertation thesis addresses different aspects of forest dynamics and possible changes due to climate change. Various modelling approaches are used to explore joint effects of climate and competition on forest dynamics with a focus on temperate forests. Motivated by scientific interest, this thesis is aimed at contributing to the establishment of fundamental knowledge for proper ecosystem management. Each of the research projects of this thesis explores a facet of forest dynamics. It appears that for projections of forest dynamics under climate change particularly, it is critical to consider competition among trees. In the first study, the joint effect of climate and competition on forest dynamics in a mountain forest of New Zealand was investigated. The landscape simulation model LandClim was calibrated based on empirical data and applied to reproduce a 1700 years forest succession under stationary climate at the slope of Mt. Hauhungatahi, North Island. Although designed for European temperate forests, Land⁠Clim was capable of simulating NZ´s forest dynamics. Under non-stationary climate, forests likely remain in disequilibrium with climate for some time due to the longevity of trees and competitive prevention of establishment. This aspect was investigated in a mixed beech-oak forest in Germany, using LandClim and the forest gap model SILVA in a cooperation study. Furthermore, a possible ‘climatic turning point’ was investigated, the point at which species dominances change due to changes in competitiveness caused by climate change. Both models projected a potential climatic turning point at a mean annual temperature of 11-12 °C and precipitation sum of 500‑530 mm. However, the change of species composition in existing mixed stands was much slower since the turning point also depended on inherited stand structure. Based on these projections the promotion of oak at dry sites seems advisable due to its superior resistance and resilience to drought. The applied simulation models consider joint effects of climate and competition but no changes in species sensitivity to competition along climatic gradients. The Spanish National Forest Inventories provided a solid basis to develop a statistical model for the influence of climate and competition on tree growth. The results indicated that in Mediterranean forests the effect of competition increases with aridity potentially resulting in an additional disadvantage for drought sensitive oaks compared to pines under climate change. Under the prerequisite that forest dynamics will be affected by climate change, different forest management strategies on adaptation are currently discussed. One option is the promotion of tree species that are better adapted to anticipated future climates (such as oak instead of beech in Germany) and also the introduction of non-local ecotypes of local species. This increase in biodiversity intuitively appears promising because it is in line with the insurance hypothesis and the portfolio effect theory. Within this thesis the effect of…
Fostering the practical implementation of open science in horizon 2020 and beyond

The FOSTER+ project will focus on promoting the practical implementation of Open Science, with activities targeting academic staff, young scientists and policy-makers in particular. Building on the existing FOSTER portal and training materials, FOSTER+ will develop more advanced-level and discipline-specific materials that build capacity for the practical adoption of Open Science and promote a change in culture. Disciplinary partners in the life sciences, social sciences and humanities will tailor training content to the practices of each domain. Over 50 training events will be delivered, reaching over 4,500 participants. Workshops will be outcome-oriented, providing participants with tangible skills, such as selecting relevant repositories, understanding how to license research data, and negotiating EU data protection laws.
FOSTER+ will develop a multi-module Open Science Toolkit, covering key topics such as responsible research and innovation, research data management, software carpentry, text and data mining, reproducible research and open peer review. E-learning courses will be delivered for each module via the Learning Management System and materials will be made available to support face-to-face training delivery. The Open Science Trainer Bootcamp will convene a cohort of trainers with high multiplier potential and equip them to deliver courses within their institution/disciplines. The Bootcamp will be open to both researchers and intermediaries who provide the research environment and infrastructure to support open science. Gamification tools will incentivise the trainer network to add new content to the portal and run more innovative events. Enhancements to content maps and learning structures will enable individualised learning pathways to be recommended to users, and digital badges will be assigned to reward completion. All of the training content will be openly licensed and e-learning materials will be provided in open standards for reuse elsewhere.
How iron and manganese affect the central metabolism in pathogenic mycobacteria

I aim to define how Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) and Mycobacterium abscessus (Mabs) have adapted their central metabolism (CM) to variation of metals availability. Bacterial nutrition is a fundamental aspect of pathogenesis. While the host environment is in principle nutrient-rich, hosts have evolved strategies to interfere with nutrient-acquisition by pathogens. Pathogens, in turn, have developed mechanisms to circumvent these restrictions. The ability to adapt to nutrient availability drives the fitness of pathogen, influencing the outcome of infection. One of the strategies adopted by innate immune cells such as macrophages and neutrophils to limit bacterial replication is varying the availability of metals, starving or intoxicating the unwelcome guest.
The expression and the activity of some central metabolism enzymes are regulated by metal availability in pathogenic bacteria, and it is unknown how this regulation affects the assimilation of carbon sources. Preliminary data shows that Fe and Mn affect the carbon sources metabolism in these pathogens. I aim to identify potential Fe or Mn-regulated metabolic routes utilising proteomics (LC-MS/MS) and metabolomics (LC-MS). These investigations will help to elucidate a neglected aspect of mycobacterial physiology, the interaction between metal homeostasis and central metabolism, disclosing more mechanisms underlying the mycobacteria physiology. 
Through this EF, I will bring the knowledge acquired during my five-year appointment at the Francis Crick Institute (UK) (mycobacterial metabolism and metabolomics) to my origin country (Italy) implementing my research line at the University of Padua. Through this EF, I will undertake training to re-enforce my independence, increase my expertise in proteomics (at the UNIPD) and metabolomics (at the secondment, Francis Crick).
A CHAIN

A chain comprises inner link assemblies (1) interconnected by rigid closed loop links (2). The loop link (2) is separable into two portions in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the chain. Each portion engages with the other by means of a snap-fit or interference fit connection to enable rapid assembly or dismantling of the chain. One embodiment has a snap-fit connection with complementary engaging ramped surfaces.
Q/V band earth segment link for future high throughput space systems

The QV-LIFT project aims at building the foundation of the Ground Segment Technology for the future Q/V band Terabit SatCom systems. This ambitious task will be undertaken developing core hardware and software technologies addressing urgent physical to network level needs. QV-LIFT intends to demonstrate a TRL6 for all the technologies developed and, significantly, integrating them in a realistic scenario enabled by access to the Q/V band Aldo Paraboni payload, on board of AlphaSat, and by the relevant Ground Segment made available by the Italian Space Agency.
QV-LIFT is committed to increase the maturity level of key satellite communication technologies and to contribute to a more competitive positioning of SatCom European manufacturers in the marketplace in many ways.
1)QV-LIFT intends to advance the European RF SatCom technology by developing the following building blocks and systems at Q/V band:
i)GaN power amplifier MMICs at V band with up to 5W RF power output
ii)a V band power combining High Power Amplifier based on GaN technology targeting up to 15 W power output;
iii)a high performance Block Up Converter operating in the V band;
iv)a Low Noise Block down converter operating in the Q band;
v)Q/V band, Tx/Rx, single aperture antennas for the mobile and fixed terminals;
vi)a Q/V band TX/RX single aperture terminal suitable for airborne applications;
2)QV-LIFT intends to develop the first Q/V band Smart Gateways Management System able to counteract the propagation impairments removing one the main obstacle to the deployment of the future Q/V band Ground Segment.
3)QV-LIFT fosters links between academia, large companies and SMES. In doing so, QV-LIFT targets the full and stable integration of SMEs into the SatCom value chain by developing know how in the following key areas which are recognized as strategic for the future SatCom market:
-MMIC GaN integrated circuits,
-Q/V band RF components,
-Ground Segment Infrastructures.
Investigation of the motion of particles in magnetorheological elastomers by X-μCT

The behavior of magnetic particles inside elastomeric matrices is a complex issue and can be influenced in many ways, e.g. by applying a magnetic field or external mechanical stimuli. It is of fundamental interest for theoretical descriptions and technological applications to study processes like structure formation of these particles in a magnetic field. For a better understanding of the microstructure and the motion of particles in magnetorheological elastomers (MRE), x-ray micro-computed tomography (Xμ-CT) investigations were carried out. A MRE with a quantity of 2 wt.% of iron powder and an isotropic allocation of the particles inside the matrix was prepared. By means of quantitative analysis with image processing software, information regarding the geometrical properties of the particles and their individual motion under the influence of a magnetic field was obtained. Therefore a set of three tomograms—a reference taken without magnetic field, a second tomogram in presence of an applied field and third one again taken at B = 0 mT—has been taken and compared. It is shown that the combination of Xμ-CT and digital image processing provides a tool for a quantitative analysis of single particle motion in a MRE forced by external stimuli.
Automatic bobbin changer for an automatic winding machine

An automated parallel bobbin (S) winding assembly has a thread moving feed guide (5) and a bobbin turntable magazine that step-advances empty bobbins to the winding station. Empty bobbins bear a residual length of yarn that is attached by knotting to the next yarn feed presented by the feed guide.
Mantle plume – volcanic arc interaction: consequences for magmatism, metallogeny, and cratonization in the Abitibi and Wawa subprovinces, CanadaThis article is one of a series of papers published in this Special Issue on the theme <i>Lithoprobe — parameters, processes, and the evolution of a continent</i>.

The Abitibi and Wawa subprovinces of the southern Superior Province differ in terms of the extent of pre-existing 2750 Ma sialic crust and relationships between mantle plume type (tholeiitic basalt – komatiite) and arc type (tholeiite to calc-alkaline basalt – andesite – dacite – rhyolite) volcanic successions but evolved in close proximity to each other. Isotopic data, evidence from the Kapuskasing uplift, continuation of major structures associated with large gold deposits from the Abitibi into the Wawa subprovince and the related occurrence of diamonds in lamprophyric rocks in both subprovinces point to a common evolution prior to and during orogeny. Differences preserved in supracrustal sequences of the two subprovinces suggest that the main petrogenetic controls on orogenic gold deposits and lamprophyre-hosted diamond deposits lay in the lower crust and upper mantle. Similar processes must also have been active where gold and diamonds are associated on other Archean cratons, such as the Slave and possibly the Kaapvaal craton. Based on evidence preserved in the Abitibi–Wawa orogen, rapid crustal growth at ∼2.7 Ga was linked to the interplay between plate tectonics and mantle plumes. Key indicators in the model developed for the Abitibi–Wawa arc are the co-existence of plume-related rock types, modern-style adakites, major gold deposits, and lamprophyre-hosted diamond occurrences, at least in cases where shoshonitic host magmas can ascend rapidly through the crust. All of these indicators are now identified on the Kaapvaal craton by 3.1 Ga and many recur together in Paleoproterzoic and younger terranes, suggesting a common mechanism for rapid crustal growth through much of Earth’s history. The variety of granitoid types found within the Abitibi–Wawa orogen demonstrates that local tectonic factors, rather than a hotter average upper mantle, were important in controlling the type of magmas formed. Based on the geodynamic history of the subprovince, mantle plume interaction with an existing volcanic arc and the subduction of oceanic plateau crust played an important role in the formation of magmas similar to Cenozoic adakites. Flat subduction beneath a mantle wedge was probably responsible for the generation of the adakites and also promoted diamond stability at shallow depths while enhancing the reservoirs for subsequent orogenic gold deposits. The history of magmatism and mineralization in the Abitibi and Wawa subprovinces precludes an early or gradual development of a cratonic keel, which instead must have coupled with crust during the latest stages of orogeny.
중국「재생가능에너지법」의 주요쟁점 - 적용 범위와 관리부문을 중심으로

China, faced with an exponential growth of domestic energy consumption today, has strived to facilitate the use of renewable energies across the country as a national project to diversify energy sources. The project has been so far successful and China is now witnessing a remarkable surge of the use of renewable energies across multiple sectors. A crucial part for this success has been played by successive legislation encouraging the use of renewable energies, but in the process some disagreement on several key issues was observed among government departments and stakeholders involved. This paper examines the legislation process of 'Renewable Energy Law' before turning to the continuing controversy over whether the Law includes hydro power, and to the issue of interest conflicts among the ministries surrounding renewable energy policy. The final decision on the matter of whether water power is subject to the Law is now referred to the State Council. Renewable energy policy is officially supposed to be controlled by the National Energy Commission, but the National Development and Reform Commission, as a higher authority supervising it, exerts a great influence on its policy making and implementation.Deprived of much autonomy under this bureaucratic hierarchy, the National Energy Commission has little ability to create and carry out sustainable energy policy. This is especially so given the fact that the National Development Reform Commission by its very nature is more concerned with economic growth than environmental protection. With the use of renewable energy expected to grow continuously into the future, this is highly likely to pose a long-term threat to the administration system, and thus active efforts should be made to ensure that the roles are clearly defined and properly distributed among government bureaucracies.
Re-envisioning community-wildfire relations in the U.S. West as adaptive governance

Prompted by a series of increasingly destructive, expensive, and highly visible wildfire crises in human communities across the globe, a robust body of scholarship has emerged to theorize, conceptualize, and measure community-level resilience to wildfires. To date, however, insufficient consideration has been given to wildfire resilience as a process of adaptive governance mediated by institutions at multiple scales. Here we explore the possibilities for addressing this gap through an analysis of wildfire resilience among wildland-urban interface communities in the western region of the United States. We re-engage important but overlooked components of social-ecological system resilience by situating rural communities within their stateto national-level institutional contexts; we then analyze two communities in Nevada and New Mexico in terms of their institutional settings and responses to recent wildfire events. We frame our analysis around the concepts of scale matching, linking within and across scales, and institutional flexibility.
Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction of Integrated Transportation System

The 18th Conference of Traffic and Transportation Forum 7+1 sets its theme as conservation and emission reduction of integrated transportation system.With the rapid development of economy,the contradiction between increasing transport capacity and limited energy resource appears to be more serious than ever.The energy consumption and emission is directly identified in the process of service production.While,its amount have strong relationship with the overall planning,layout,equipment,and structure of the integrated transportation system,instead of merely determined by the production process.The differences of the domestic and international statistical caliber are analyzed,and the energy consumption level in China is estimated with the international caliber.The results indicate that the transportation consumption level is underestimated in Chinese transport industry,especially the level of petroleum.The consumption factors of different transport mode are presented then.Moreover,the coming challenge,future direction,and relevant count measures are discussed for energy conservation and emission reduction of integrated transportation system.
METHOD FOR EVALUATING OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF A PROGRAMME

The invention concerns a method including a step of static analysis of the programme which determines its operational characteristics and which produces test requirements for evaluating the inaccurate operational characteristics, a step whereby the programme is subjected to a selection of tests consisting only of the tests and/or test fragments concerning the inaccurate operational characteristics, a step whereby the programme is subjected to a series of tests parameterized in accordance with the test requirements generated during the first step and a step whereby the operational characteristics of the programme are constituted from the characteristics determined by the static analysis, complemented by the operational characteristics evaluated following the tests.