SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Slovenian Coast. Enhancing the area between Venice and the Slovenian coast

The project aims at enhancing and consolidating the area in terms of tourism, culture and environment, by identifying the necessary initiatives to guarantee the efficiency of the river - maritime “Litoranea Veneta Waterway”. This inland waterway network makes up a system of canals, rivers and lagoons starting from the Po river and flowing into the Gulf of Trieste at Punta Sdobba and from here, along the coast, leading to Istria. In Italy the waterway runs through two regions, four provinces, twelve municipalities and, taking account of all its branches, is longer than 500 km. The area it runs through is very valuable in terms of environment and landscape; this waterway system aims at becoming one of the best known and valued inland navigation routes in the world. The Slovenian partner will assess the potential development of the project on Slovenian territory and will draw up a study to assess the actual demand and the type of supply. The project pursues several objectives, namely the safeguard and protection of the environment of the Venetian and Slovenian coasts, the setting up and development of a high-value tourist integrated system, with a view to fostering stronger integration and reciprocity in cultural exchanges - favoured by the tourist flow - thanks to a different and wider supply system, both in terms of quality and quantity. An additional objective is represented by the tripling, in the long term, of the volume of river-maritime transit, also by doubling the number of moorings and connected facilities.
Situating the new urban university: higher education in an era of global urbanization

The global impact of urbanization presents unprecedented opportunities and profound challenges for universities. It significantly impacts the expectations placed on universities and where in the world – and the city – they need to adapt their institutional infrastructures, pedagogical practices and ways of operating. The multiscalar networks of global urbanization mean urban universities must be understood as being more than simply located ‘in the city’. The ‘new urban university’ is regionalizing and globalizing in dramatic, chaotic ways. What capacities do universities have as urban leaders in a globalizing world? How can universities better mobilize in, and for, extended city-regions? How can marginalized urban communities inform universities’ spatial and strategic actions? Situating the New Urban University responds to the challenges of global urbanization by illustrating how higher education providers can better serve people in places, versus drawing people to a place. By taking stock of the influence major sociospatial changes in urban regions have on universities (e.g. globalization, neoliberalization), the project: (1) provides an international assessment of universities’ engagement practices and impacts; and (2) presents a major comparative examination of higher education systems at the city-regional scale. In-depth studies of universities’ spatial strategies in the London and New York global city-regions will speak directly to best practices in creating and sustaining reflexive, resilient university-society networks for diverse communities in urban contexts. Stakeholder involvement from the initial phases of the research allows the project to integrate direct input from in the research design and outputs. Situating the New Urban University deepens academic and policy understandings of how knowledge transfer takes place in global city-regions, enabling higher education and urban policymakers to optimize universities’ contributions and societal impact.
Comparison of live-trapping and noninvasive genetic sampling to assess patch occupancy by New England cottontail (<i>Sylvilagus transitionalis</i>) rabbits

The New England cottontail (Sylvilagus transitionalis) is a species of high conservation priority in the northeastern United States and a candidate for federal listing under the Endangered Species Act. Eastern cottontails are abundantly distributed and similar in appearance to New England cottontails. Our objective was to compare cost, effort, and effectiveness of live-trapping and noninvasive genetic monitoring for assessing patch occupancy by New England cottontail. We collected 113 tissue samples and 240 fecal pellets samples for diagnostic genetic testing to detect species presence and assess the proportion of samples consisted of New England and eastern cottontail on 5 study sites in Connecticut in 2008 and 2009. Both methods detected presence of New England cottontail at 4 of 5 sites. Overall proportion of DNA samples consisted of New England cottontail was similar between sampling methods (χ2 = 0.189, P = 0.664). However, species composition on individual sites was inconsistent between methods and no clear pattern of bias was discernible. Mean cost per DNA sample to collect and analyze was US$433 for tissue samples and US$33 for fecal pellets. Samples collected per person-day of effort were 40 for fecal samples and 0.7 for tissue samples. Genetic monitoring via noninvasive fecal sampling was a low-cost, time-efficient method for assessing species occupancy, but development of an optimal sampling strategy is needed to evaluate composition and distributions of species on sympatrically occupied sites. © 2013 The Wildlife Society.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SUMMARIZING EMAILS AND EXTRACTING TASKS

The disclosed invention performs a set of operations on an email to analyze the text and generate a coherent summary. Email summaries are generated by applying a coherence layer after a ranking process. Analyzing how sentences relate to each other via discourse markers and other linguistic devices aids in enhancing coherence of the email summaries. Output summaries are more coherent and easier to understand because they mimic the flow of ideas contained in the original message instead of merely being a collection of extracted sentences. Tasks may also be extracted from the text of the email to assist users in keeping track of tasks that they receive via email.
Enantioselective synthesis of the sex pheromone of the grey pineapple mealybug, Dysmicoccus neobrevipes (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), for determination of the absolute configuration

The grey pineapple mealybug, Dysmicoccus neobrevipes Beardsley, originally found on Hawaii and on Australasian islands, was recently discovered on a southwestern island (Ishigaki Island) of Japan. Because D. neobrevipes is known to attack many fruits and other crops, it is essential to establish a strategy to prevent the spread of this potential pest. Detection and monitoring by use of pheromone traps would provide important information about its distribution. The sex pheromone of D. neobrevipes has been isolated and identified as (E)-2-isopropyl-5-methylhexa-3,5-dien-1-yl acetate, although its absolute configuration was unknown. In this study, we achieved enantioselective synthesis of this compound by use of porcine pancreas lipase (PPL)-catalyzed acylation. Acetyl transfer from vinyl acetate to prochiral 2-isopropyl-1,3-propanediol in the presence of PPL in an organic solvent predominantly produced the (R) enantiomer of the monohydroxy acetate (86 % ee). In contrast, PPL-catalyzed hydrolysis of 2-isopropyl-1,3-diacetoxypropane in phosphate buffer yielded the (S) enantiomer of the monohydroxy acetate (75 % ee). Each enantiomer of the monohydroxy acetate was oxidized to a formyl acetate then coupled with a Wittig reagent, to produce the (R)-(−) and (S)-(+) pheromones. Analysis by gas chromatography with a chiral column and by polarimetry revealed the natural pheromone to be the (S)-(+) enantiomer. In a field trap experiment, the attractiveness of the pheromone produced by this route was equivalent to that of the pure (+) enantiomer (>99 % ee).
A Study on the Relationship between Non-market Economies and Anti-subsidy Law——From the Perspective of the American Anti-subsidy Law

Non-market economy is not a legal issue,but a political one.There are no uniform criteria among WTO members as to whether a domestic anti-subsidy law applies to other non-market economies.The US anti-subsidy law has no provisions for this critical issue.The ruling made by the Second Federal Circuit Court of Appeals in the Potash Case,however,established a judicial precedent where the US anti-subsidy law does not apply to those non-market economies.It is generally believed in China that the US government will not impose countervailing duties on imports from China.The recent Coated Free Sheet Paper Case and Definitive Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty Case between China and the United States have brought the issue to the front again.Although it is too early to predict the results of these two cases,it is high time that the Chinese government considered reforming its export subsidy mechanism instead of waiting till China is conferred the market economy status by the United States.
European Lakes Under Environmental Stressors (Supporting lake governance to mitigate the impact of climate change)

Most of the Central European Lakes have become more and more valuable natural resources deeply linked with the regional scale sustainable development. Change in water temperature, region water shortage, or the uneven temporal distribution of freshwater sources caused by climate change, are giving some initial future warning signs. The project EULAKES aims to promote a new integrated approach in order to improve the sustainable management of Central European lakes. EULAKES is combination of vulnerability and risk assessment, monitoring and environmental governance. The aim of EULAKES is enhance participative planning and management of Lakes basin to respond to climate change and other environmental stressors. Thanks to the active cooperation coming from a strong transnational partnership four Central European lakes with different characteristics have been selected to test this innovative approach. Lake Garda, IT, Lake Balaton, HU, Lake Neusiedl, AT and Lake Charzykowskie PL are so-called multipurpose lake. They are serving as potential habitats for indigenous wildlife, drinking water sources and have high recreational capacity. In the last 10 years these important and different ecosystems are showing significant increasing vulnerability in their functionality.The impacts of climate change is generating new scenarios that EULAKES project intend to investigate in order to support the local governance to take future sustainable decision for the future of basin areas development.
COMPOSITE MATERIALS COMPRISING PPTA AND NANOTUBES

The invention pertains to a composite material comprising PPTA (poly-p-phenylenetere­phthalamide) and nanotubes having an aspect ratio of at least 100 and a cross­ sectional diameter of 5 nm or less, the composite material containing up to12 wt.% of nanotubes, obtainable by adding the nanotubes to sulfuric acid, decreasing the temperature to solidify the mixture, adding PPTA to the solid mixture, heating to above the solidifying point and mixing the mixture, and spinning, casting, or molding the mixture to the composite material. The process comprises the steps: a) adding nanotubes having an aspect ratio of at least 100 and a cross-sectional diameter of 5 nm or less to sulfuric acid at a temperature above the solidifying point of the sulfuric acid; b) decreasing the temperature to below the solidifying point of the sulfuric acid and mixing for a sufficient time to solidify the mixture; c) adding PPTA to the solid mixture; and d) heating to above the solidifying point and mixing the mixture.
Cross-border platform for the promotion of active labor policies in crisis areas / crisis situations for the creation of sustainable and quality employment in the Nautical and Sea Economy sector

Following the economic crisis of 2008-2014, all cross-border areas are geared to support a development model that values blue and green economy opportunities. The project promotes these policies through a participatory approach of the relevant actors, who will innovate active labour policies in crisis areas for the creation of sustainable employment in the maritime sector and sea economy. Sector trends show significant employment and entrepreneurial opportunities that the project intends to pursue. The project means to counter mismatching and foster mobility (supply platform), promote a joint employment plan experimenting with the anticipation and prevention of corporate crises (outplacement) and innovate pre-incubation services to create new businesses and promote product, process and business model transfers and innovations (spin-offs, management or workers buyout). The target users are relevant actors, workers expelled or at risk of deportation, established and new businesses and operators of public and private work and training services (about 700 direct beneficiaries). If one considers the sectoral approach, the cross-border area qualifies as the optimal dimension; sector and employment development trigger diffusion and integration, even from the intersectoral standpoint, above all in the coastal area. Hence, interests converge naturally into a partnership that involves districts, enterprises, innovation centres, local institutions and the main actors of the employment systems.
Special section: Western Australian Aboriginal history: Kooral Dwonk-katitjiny (listening to the past): Aboriginal language, songs and history in south-western Australia

Noongar, the Aboriginal peoples of south-west Australia, have observed and interacted with Europeans since before the dawn of the nineteenth century. Historians have long relied on expedition journals and the diaries of colonists for constructing interpretations of south-west Australian frontier history. More recent work in this area emphasises oral histories and the perspectives of contemporary Noongar. Focusing on the region know today as the City of Albany in Western Australia, Tiffany Shellam has briefly considered Noongar language as a means by which to determine something of the motivations of certain Aboriginal people engaged in early contact with the British and French. Clearly, any interpretation of what people may have been thinking can be only enhanced when underpinned by an understanding of how they use language. Indeed, a language such as Noongar, which carries very little evidence of the inclusion of other languages, could be considered to 'represent the distillation of the thoughts and communication of a people over their entire history'.
Mussila ms (mussila music school) - an innovative solution in music education

Learning music has shown to have relevant benefits for the cognitive development of children, leading to better academic results, work opportunities, higher career goals and more civic engagement. However, traditional methods in music education leave this enormous potential untapped; due to the difficulty of dealing with music theory, the accessibility to music learning resources (exclusive to only some parts of the population) and the lack of guiding on how to progress (which frustrates students). Rosamosi game studio was founded in 2015 with the mission of creating digital solutions that make music learning more engaging while keeping the highest standards. We have created Mussila: a unique method for music learning that bridges the gap between music theory and the joy of playing, by combining research-based music learning approaches with the opportunities brought by gamification and mobile devices. Mussila involves a mobile app, theory books, teacher courses, merchandising, interactive installations for educational activities, and a TV series, intended to add value to the music learning process. Preliminary studies of Mussila have shown substantially better learning results compared to traditional approaches in real experiences in schools and the current game is highly rated by critics and users alike (200,000 downloads, and recognition and awards received from experts). After having launched to market a highly acclaimed first version of the Mussila Game and established a solid commercial network with global reach, we now want to further develop the solution to complete the Mussila educational environment with the rest of Mussila products. With this project we aim to confirm our draft business plan and prepare the international commercial exploitation of Mussila. Mussila brings a promising business opportunity for us and is supposed to boost our company’s growth to €14M revenues by 2023, while expanding our team of 8 to 32 people.
PROCESS FOR GENERATION OF OLEFINS

This disclosure relates to processes, compositions, and systems useful for the oxydehydrogenation of alkanes to form olefins (e.g., for the conversion of ethane to ethylene). The processes use an oxygen transfer agent and may be carried out in any suitable reactor, including a reverse flow reactor, a circulating fluid bed reactor, or a cyclic co-flow reactor.
Induced pluripotent stem cell-based therapy for spinal regeneration

Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability and morbidity worldwide. It is widely accepted that a major contributor to LBP is intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD). IDD account for at least 40% (~280 million) of all LBP cases, leading to an EU-economic burden of ~€240 billion. These patients receive conservative treatment (e.g. pain relief medication and physiotherapy). When the latter is unsatisfactory, the only option left are invasive and costly surgical intervention. To date, no treatments halt or reverse IDD. Despite the profound socioeconomic burden and impact of IDD, decreasing the quality of life of millions of people, a game-changing treatment strategy for IDD-induced LBP is almost non-existent. The iPSpine consortium was formed to initiate a European-led research effort to identify a future advanced therapeutic strategy that results into a radical new treatment of IDD-induced LBP. With their multi-disciplinary expertise in the development of advanced therapies and their translation from bench to bedside, the aim of the iPSpine team is to investigate and develop a new advanced therapy medicinal product (ATMP) of the future, based on a novel developmental biology-based therapeutic strategy employing pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) and smart biomaterials. The iPSpine consortium will develop and demonstrate Proof-of-concept with the aid of novel and extended knowledge, tools and technology platforms. Hereby, iPSpine has the ambition to make a significant contribution by reducing translational bottlenecks through open innovation and take European leadership in the development of ATMPs. The iPSpine impact: iPSpine seeks to offer novel technologies and ATMPs for the advanced therapy research and development community. IDD will be the showcase, offering improved quality of life for millions of patients with IDD-induced LBP, through long-lasting reduction of LBP, reduced LBP-related premature retirement, and improved socio-economic contribution.
Nearshore bathymetric inversion from lidars during extreme events

The coastal science community currently lacks insights into the rapid morphological evolution of sandy beaches during extreme events. Sediment exchanges occurring between the subaerial and subaqueous regions of the beach are poorly understood, which is explained by the difficulty in measuring the seabed elevation under broken waves with sufficiently high spatial and temporal resolution. The lack of datasets which capture beaches morphological evolution limits the development of accurate numerical models for the morphological evolution of beaches and hence our capacity to predict their long-term evolution. To overcome these challenges, this project will develop lidBathy, a bathymetric inversion tool which uses high-resolution 2D lidar scans of surf zone waves. Lidar scanners have the unique capacity to directly measure both the intertidal beach topography and the sea surface elevation at high spatial (O(cm)) and temporal (O(s)) resolution. Long-range lidar and bathymetric data collected at Narrabeen (Australia) and the Field Research Facility (Duck, N.C.) will be used to validate lidBathy. Lidar data collected at these two sites during past storms will be used to create an unprecedented dataset of beach morphological evolution, in both the subaerial and subaqueous regions, during extreme events. This project will characterize sediment exchanges occurring between the swash and the surf zones by studying the role of surf zone wave properties, water levels, swash statistics and time-varying beach slope. This will provide the first study into the response of the beach system to extreme events at high spatial and temporal resolution at the two most heavily monitored sites worldwide.
Oxovanadium(iv) complexes of phenanthroline bases: the dipyridophenazine complex as a near-IR photocytotoxic agent

Oxovanadium(iv) complexes [VOCl(B)(2)]Cl (1-3) of phenanthroline bases (B), viz. 1,10-phenanthroline (phen in ), dipyrido[3,2-d:2',3'-f]quinoxaline (dpq in ) and dipyrido[3,2-a:2',3'-c]phenazine (dppz in ), have been prepared, characterized and their DNA and protein binding, photo-induced DNA and protein cleavage activity and photocytotoxicity have been studied. Complex , structurally characterized by X-ray crystallography, shows the presence of a vanadyl group in VOClN(4) coordination geometry. The dpq ligand displays a chelating mode of binding with a N-donor site trans to the oxo-group. The chloride ligand is cis to the oxo-group. The one-electron paramagnetic complexes show a d-d band near 715 nm in 15% DMF-Tris-HCl buffer. The complexes are redox active exhibiting a V(iv)/V(iii) redox couple within -0.5 to -0.7 V vs. SCE in 20% DMF-Tris-HCl/0.1 M KCl. The complexes bind to calf thymus (CT) DNA in the order: (dppz) > (dpq) > (phen). The binding data reveal the groove and/or partial intercalative DNA binding nature of the complexes. The complexes show "chemical nuclease" activity in the dark in the presence of 3-mercaptopropionic acid or hydrogen peroxide via a hydroxyl radical pathway. The dpq and dppz complexes are efficient photocleavers of DNA in UV-A light of 365 nm forming reactive singlet oxygen ((1)O(2)) and hydroxyl radical ( OH) species. Complexes and also show DNA cleavage activity in red light (>750 nm) by an exclusive OH pathway. The complexes display a binding propensity to bovine serum albumin (BSA) protein giving K(BSA) values in the range of 7.1 x 10(4)-1.8 x 10(5) M(-1). The dppz complex shows BSA and lysozyme protein cleavage activity in UV-A light of 365 nm via OH pathway. The dppz complex exhibits significant PDT effect in human cervical cancer HeLa cells giving IC(50) values of 1.0 microM and 12.0 microM in UV-A and visible light, respectively (IC(50) = >100 microM in the dark).