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Feasibility study of internationalisation of dust control products using innovative cleantech technology

JMV Urakointi Ltd (JMV), specialising in deconstruction and renovation jobs, has been developing novel dust control products to improve deconstruction and renovation process. According to preliminary studies by patent office, there are no similar products and methods on the EU market. The aim is to be the first company on the EU market providing reusable and affordable dust protection solution, which meet the legislative requirements also in the future. For the purpose of internationalisation of the dust control products, the principal owner of JMV and three other key persons established Dust Shelter Finland Ltd (DSF) in August 2013. 
The existing dust protection markets in the EU are estimated at 4% of the renovation, i.e. approx. EUR 24 billion per year, which can be expected to increase as the regulations tighten. DSF's turnover target for 2020 is EUR 120 million, representing approx.1% of the European market for dust protection. 
Today, the dust protection methods used at the construction sites are designed for a single use and they are built at the location. This takes a lot of time and materials, and when dust protections are dismantled after use, they generate waste. In addition, they will not meet tightening requirements in the future. 
The competitive advantages of the novel dust control products are, among other things that they meet the EU legislation and are reusable offering energy and material efficiency both to construction and deconstruction. In addition, they are easy to dismantle and reinstall, hence the construction work will also proceed faster. 
Using past customer feedback JMV has identified the key problems in the current dust protection process. The objective of this feasibility study is to systematically survey, by means of the market studies and customer pilots, the needs and the willingness of the potential customers (equipment rental or construction companies) to deploy dust control products and to demonstrate the advantages of products.
Three decades of workload control research: a systematic review of the literature

The workload control (WLC) concept has received much attention in the past three decades; however, a comprehensive literature review has not been presented. In response, this article provides a systematic review of the conceptual, analytical, empirical and simulation-based WLC literature. It explores the evolution of WLC research, determines the current state-of-the-art and identifies key areas for further study. The research finds that the field has evolved substantially. Early research focused on theoretical development and experimental testing of order release strategies; order release was then integrated with other planning stages, e.g., the customer enquiry stage, making the concept more suitable for customised manufacturing and leading to a comprehensive concept which combines input and output control effectively; recent attention has focused on implementing the resulting concept in practice and refining theory. While WLC is well placed to meet the needs of producers of customised products, future r...
From prescriptions to drug use periods - things to notice

BackgroundElectronic prescription registers provide a vast data source for pharmacoepidemiological research. Prescriptions as such are not suitable for all research purposes; e.g., studying concurrent use of different drugs or adverse drug events during current use. For those purposes, data on dispensed prescriptions needs to be transformed to periods of drug use.MethodsWe used 3,828,292 dispensed prescriptions claimed between 1 January 2002 and 31 December 2009 for 28,093 persons with Alzheimer’s disease. Examples of drug use histories are presented to discuss different aspects that should be noticed when using register-based data consisting of drug purchases.ResultsThere is no simple method for correctly transforming dispensed prescriptions to periods of drug use that is usable for all drugs and drug users. Fixed assumptions of daily dose (in defined daily doses, tablets or other units) and fixed time windows should be used with caution and adjusted for different drug use patterns.ConclusionsWe recommend that when transforming prescription drug purchases to drug use periods personal dose, purchasing pattern and other behavioral differences between patients should be taken into account.
The social life of categories: An empirical study of term categorization

Most classification schemes in common use are actually categorization schemes which fall somewhere on a continuum between unstructured, uncontrolled lists of terms and formal classifications. Over time, terms change meaning and acquire new definitions. This paper presents the results of an approach that used the librarianship principle of consensus to form categories of terms and to relate those categories using a domain reference group. Boisot's Social Learning Cycle SLC was then used as a model with which to explain category variations. The single study undertaken in this investigation demonstrated the value of the SLC for explaining the variations between reference group members, and showed the potential for explaining category changes over time. This identifies areas in which consensus is breaking down or emerging, allowing for focused maintenance of categorical schemes.
Management of shared water resources and aquatic environments - The MERA River basin

Italy and Switzerland share geographically important water resources, including the catchment basin of Mera, a significant resource for economic-productive purposes and a context of considerable environmental importance with Natura 2000 sites. The project aims to carry out shared activities to support a common strategy (ie a technical-administrative-managerial collaboration), replicable in other similar contexts, thus causing a significant change in the management of common water resources. Today there are different rules and operating procedures in the two states and an ineffective communication activity; these actions in order to minimize potential conflicts of use and the risk of damage to the territory and its inhabitants. Particular attention will be given to the theme of solid transport (especially in the light of the recent landslide in Val Bondasca), for the protection of the territories, for the modulation of uses and for the protection of environments and species of interest. There will be cognitive actions (analyzes, surveys, modeling and field trials and technical-administrative meetings), implementation of interventions (on environments and species characterizing the aquatic system) also for the restoration of the ecological corridor of the Mera in the Natura 2000 Network Sites and to mitigate the effects of the serious landslide episode, as well as the definition of guidelines to support cross-border governance.
The time of deducting fees for variable annuities under the state-dependent fee structure

Abstract We investigate the total time of deducting fees for variable annuities with state-dependent fee. This fee charging method is studied recently by Bernard et al. (2014) and Delong (2014) in which the fees deducted from the policyholder’s account depend on the account value. However, both of them have not considered the problem of analyzing probabilistic properties of the total time of deducting fees. We approximate the maturity of a general variable annuity contract by combinations of exponential distributions which are (weakly) dense in the space that is composed of all probability distributions on the positive axis. Working under general jump diffusion process, we derive analytic formulas for the expectation of the time of deducting fees as well as its Laplace transform.
METHOD FOR PREPARING A METALLISED SUBSTRATE, THE RESULTING SUBSTRATE AND THE USES THEREOF

The invention relates to a method for preparing a metallised substrate, comprising the following steps consisting in: grafting a polymer-type compound to the substrate, said compound optionally having a group capable of chelating at least one metal ion; bringing the aforementioned compound, which is capable of chelating at least one metal ion, into contact with at least one metal ion, exposing said polymer-type compound to conditions that allow the reduction of the chelated metal ion(s) and repeating the chelation/reduction steps until a metallised substrate is obtained. The invention also relates to the resulting substrates and to the uses thereof.
Cognitive radio adhoc vehicular network (CRAVENET): Architecture, applications, security requirements and challenges

This paper proposes and discusses the topic of cognitive radio ad-hoc vehicular networks (CRAVENET) and their architecture along with applications, security requirements and challenges that arise in architecting such networks. With the ever grower demand for spectrum, there exists an urgent need to improve spectrum utilization in wireless networks. Cognitive radio technology, which serves as a means to improve spectrum utilization, is expected to become an important part of diverse fields including the field of vehicular ad-hoc networking. The CRAVENET paradigm introduces entirely new challenges and security threats. This paper proposes an architecture with reliable authentication scheme to enhance security in CRAVENET.
HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANT INORGANIC FIBER

Provided is an inorganic fiber containing silica and magnesia as the major fiber components which further includes a phosphate additive to the melt of fiber ingredients, or as a coating on the surfaces of the fiber, or both. The inorganic fiber exhibits improved thermal performance properties and is non-durable in physiological fluids. Also provided are methods of preparing the inorganic fiber and of thermally insulating articles using thermal insulation prepared from a plurality of the inorganic fibers.
Abstract 337: Cognitive Function by Statin Exposure in Elderly Individuals Following Acute Myocardial Infarction

Introduction: There remain concerns about the safety of statin therapy in elderly individuals particularly their effects on cognitive function, which may limit their use after an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) despite beneficial effects on morbidity and mortality. We describe cognitive function after new initiation of statin among elderly patients following an AMI. Methods: Among AMI patients &gt;65 years of age in a US multicenter registry who were statin naïve, we examined the association between statin prescription at discharge and change in cognition (via Modified Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status [TICS-M]; scores range 0-50; higher scores indicate better cognitive function) assessed at 1 to 6 months after AMI. We conducted a non-inferiority test to evaluate the hypothesis that the mean change in cognitive function was no worse among statin naïve patients recently started on statins compared with those who were not. With the present sample size, we had &gt;85% power to demonstrate non-inferiority, using a threshold of 2.3 points on the TICS-M scale (10% of the mean1-month score). A hierarchical multivariable linear model examined the association between statin therapy and the change of TICS-M scores from 1 to 6 months. Results: Among 317 elderly AMI patients, 262 patients (83%) were prescribed a statin at discharge and 55 were not. There were no significant differences in 1-month (23 exposed vs 22 unexposed; p=0.35) or 6-month (23 exposed vs 22 unexposed; p=0.15) TICS-M scores (see Figure). Statin-exposed patients had an average increase in TICS-M scores from 1 to 6 months of 0.13 points vs. a decrease in score of 0.40 in the unexposed patients (p=0.53). After adjusting for age, education, CVA, HTN, GFR, in-hospital CABG, history of previous MI, depression, and GRACE score, there remained no significant effect of statin exposure on change in TICS-M (estimate 0.46, 95% CI: -1.25, 2.17; p=0.52). Conclusions: Among statin naïve elderly individuals recovering from an AMI, the initiation of statin therapy was not associated with detectable changes in short-term cognitive function. These findings support the general safety of statin therapy for secondary prevention in this population. Future studies are needed to confirm these findings.
SMALL-ANGLE LATCH SYSTEM FOR A LOCK

A small angle latch is disclosed which moves a latch bolt from a fully extended position to a retracted position wherein the latch bolt is substantially flush with an outer surface of a faceplate through a rotation of an input device, such as a lever, in the range of from about 25 degrees to about 35 degrees, without exceeding a maximum torque upon the input member of 28 inch-pounds.
Silicon mid-infrared photodetectors

The aim of this PoC proposal (SMIRP) is the fabrication, characterisation and validation of commercially competitive silicon mid-infrared (IR) photodetector prototypes, operating in the 2-15 microns range, for demonstration to commercialisation partners and designed to replace current detectors made from mercury cadmium telluride (MCT), lead sulphide, lead selenide and arsenic containing alloys.
Silicon detectors currently completely dominate the UV, visible and very near-IR regions - however they do not work above 1.2 microns. Following the discovery of band edge modified rare earth optical transitions, specific to europium, ytterbium and cerium in silicon, under the current SILAMPS (Silicon Integrated Lasers and Optical Amplifiers) Advanced Investigator Grant, we have demonstrated that we can extend silicon responsivity from 1.2 microns, at the silicon band gap, out to the important mid-IR region and beyond. Experimentally the responsivities and detectivities of our latest devices now offer a real challenge to existing detector materials and devices in the 2 to 15 microns range currently dominated by more exotic and expensive materials such as MCT. Replacing these materials with silicon based detectors would offer enormous benefits in cost, reliability, performance and integration with the silicon microelectronics for detection and imaging, as well as using much less toxic materials and production processes. Low leakage currents achievable in silicon based photodiodes mean that further development of this new silicon based technology may lead to room temperature or thermoelectrically cooled detectors, replacing current detectors that have to be cooled to liquid nitrogen temperatures (77 K) to achieve sufficiently high detectivity values to be useful.
Opening the third generation: the search for long-lived fundamental particles

The OPEN3GEN project will access an entirely new phase space to discover long-lived particles at the Large Hadron Collider.  Current data-recording algorithms (“triggers”) do not record directly this type of event at the LHC.  My team and I will maximise the experimental sensitivity by developing trigger strategies and reconstruction methods to yield the first datasets that will be sensitive to long-lived particles decaying to third generation particles. This will result, for the first time, in limits on, or observations of, long-lived particles in new lifetime regimes and signatures. In the case of a discovery, a program is proposed to measure the underlying dynamics of the New Physics by accessing information on the mass scale, lifetimes and spin information of the new particles. This proposal evidences my qualities as a creative PI applying specialised abilities to seek out orthogonal, novel activities to push back the boundaries of science.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BATTERY ABNORMAL CONDITION PREDICTION, AND BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROVIDING SAME METHOD

The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method that detect an abnormal behavior of a battery, and a battery management system providing the same, and a battery abnormal condition prediction apparatus that detects an abnormal behavior of a battery according to the present invention includes: a receiving portion that receives information indicating a temperature value, a pressure value, and a gas concentration value respectively from a temperature sensor that measures a temperature inside a battery module, a pressure sensor that measures a pressure inside the battery module, and a gas sensor that measures a gas concentration inside the battery module; a comparison portion that compares the temperature value, the pressure value, and the gas concentration value with a first threshold value, a second threshold value, and a third threshold value, respectively; and a detection portion that determines that an abnormal behavior of the battery has occurred when the comparison result shows that the pressure value exceeding the second threshold value falls below the second threshold value or the gas concentration value exceeds the third threshold value, while the temperature value exceeds the first threshold value.
Abstract 253: Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Without Return of Spontaneous Circulation in the Field: Who Are the Survivors?

Background: Prompt high quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation is vital for survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) in the field is one of the most important factors contributing to survival and neurological outcomes following OHCA. Objectives: To describe characteristics of patients with OHCA treated on scene and transported to hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium (ROC) site, and compare survivors who did and did not have ROSC in the field. Methods: We included OHCA cases ≥18 years old treated and transported to a hospital within the DFW ROC site between 2006 through 2011.We report mean age, sex, EMS witnessed arrest, bystander/EMS shock, response time, attempted cardiopulmonary resuscitation, presenting initial rhythm, survival to hospital discharge for survivors with and without ROSC in the field, as well as for those who met criteria for termination of resuscitation. Results: Included in the study are 5493 OHCA c...
Computing server architecture with joint power and cooling integration at the nanoscale

The soaring demand for computing power in the last years has grown faster than semiconductor technology evolution can sustain, and has produced as collateral undesirable effect a surge in power consumption and heat density in computing servers. Although computing servers are the foundations of the digital revolution, their current designs require 30-40% of the energy supplied to be dissipated in cooling. The remaining energy is used for computation, but their complex many-core designs produce very high operating temperatures. Thus, operating all the cores continuously at maximum performance levels results in system overheating and failures. This situation is limiting the benefits of technology scaling.

The COMPUSAPIEN proposal aims to completely revise the current computing server architecture. In particular, inspired by the mammalian brain, this proposal targets to design a disruptive three-dimensional (3D) computing server architecture that overcomes the prevailing worst-case power and cooling provisioning paradigm for servers. This new 3D server design champions a heterogeneous many-core architecture template with an integrated on-chip microfluidic fuel cell network for joint cooling delivery and power supply. Also, it will include a novel predictive controller based on holistic power-temperature models, which exploit the server software stack to achieve energy-scalable computing capabilities. Because of its integrated electronic-electrochemical architecture design, COMPUSAPIEN is clearly a high-risk high-reward proposal that will bring drastic energy savings with respect to current server design approaches, and will guarantee energy scalability in future server architectures. To realize this vision, COMPUSAPIEN will develop and integrate breakthrough innovations in heterogeneous computing architectures, cooling-power subsystem design, combined microfluidic power delivery and temperature management in computers.
Infusion group

The present invention relates to an infusion group (1), for example for coffee machines of the type functioning with pods or capsules (25) containing aromatic essences, comprising a female infusor (3) defining an infusion chamber (4) able to accommodate a pod (25) for the production of an infused drink, a male infusor (5) mobile in relation to the female infusor (3) to close said chamber at least partially (4), a pod-holder carriage (6) moveable between a rearward position of inserting the pod (25) in a respective seat (15) made in the carriage and a forward position of releasing the pod (25) into the infusion chamber (4). Return mechanisms (18), are associated with the pod-holder carriage, able to return the carriage to the first position automatically upon reaching the second position, regardless of the position of the mobile infusor.
New initiating mechanism of coupled growth in directionally solidified Fe–Ni peritectic system in diffusive regime

Abstract A new initiating phenomenon of peritectic coupled growth was observed in directionally solidified Fe–Ni alloys under diffusion-limited growth condition. Although it is generally accepted that peritectic coupled growth is initiated by island banding, the present experimental results show that two phases coupled growth could also be initiated by planar primary phase in samples of different compositions. Two models were proposed to explain the new initiating mechanism of peritectic coupled growth. It was found that due to the solute pile-up at the planar primary phase interface, the liquid at the planar primary phase interface will be suitable for nucleation of the peritectic phase or constitutionally undercooled with respect to the growing primary phase. The simultaneous growth of the nucleated peritectic phase with the primary phase or the cellular primary phases with the intercellular peritectic phase can induce the formation of coupled growth.
Christian Archaeology in Malta between the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries from Two Unknown Letters

The article presents two unpublished letters from Maltese archaeologists (Giovanni Gatt Said and Paolo Bellanti) to Giovanni Battista de Rossi and Alfred Louis Delattre, the most important early Christian archaeologists of the Mediterranean in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The two texts have recently been discovered in the Vatican Library and in the Archive of the Missionaries of Africa in Rome respectively. Both deal with topics of great importance for Maltese Christian archaeology: St Paul’s Grotto in Rabat and the evolution of Christian underground tombs and Christian lamps. The two authors appealed to two authorities in the field of scientific research at the time to allow Maltese archaeological research to advance. These letters are presented here with the full text and critical commentary, with the aim of using them as good examples to contribute to the reconstruction of the history of Christian archaeological research on the island, and to understand the role of their authors in the reconstruction of the problematic past of the Church of Malta.