SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Exposure to political violence and individual behavior

This project will explore how exposure to political violence in a civil conflict context impacts upon social, economic and political behavior of individuals. It has three legs. In the first leg I will analyze the association between political and domestic violence. Specifically, I will test the hypothesis that those exposed to political violence are more likely to be perpetrators of domestic violence. In the second leg I will analyze whether exposure to political violence impacts upon economic behavior. Specifically, I will analyze the impact of exposure on risk, time and social preferences, savings behavior, employment, and earnings. Finally, in the third leg I will look into political behavior. Specifically, I will analyze the association between exposure to political violence and political participation and support, political tolerance, ideology, voting behavior, and party choice. The project will make use of a natural experiment setting that the institutional setup and the long-running civil conflict in Turkey create. Turkey has a mandatory military service system that requires each Turkish man, when he comes to age, to serve in the army for about a year. Those drafted are first subject to a basic training program and then, via a lottery, are randomly assigned to military bases all over the country to serve the rest of their terms. This means a young soldier can be sent to a military base in Eastern or Southeastern Turkey where a bloody armed conflict between the Turkish armed forces and the insurgent organization PKK has been going on since August 1984, and thus, can get actively involved in the armed conflict. This is a natural experiment setting that randomly exposes young Turkish males to political violence. In this project I aim to study whether and how that exposure impacts upon social, economic and political behavior of the exposed. To accomplish these goals, two independent, large-n survey studies will be designed and conducted in Turkey.
Immunological mechanisms of post-stroke dysfunction and recovery of neurovascular coupling

Ischemic stroke is one of the most common causes of disability and death in the EU. Improvements in treatment and prevention of ischemic stroke have reduced this burden, but consequently, patients living with chronic post-stroke conditions are increasing in number. Addressing this emergent public health problem will require novel rehabilitation interventions at the clinical level. Recovery after stroke correlates closely with cerebral vascular function, such that patients with dysfunction of vascular reactivity exhibit significant functional impairment. On the other side, inflammation in autoimmune and infectious diseases has been demonstrated to also result in dysfunction of cerebral blood flow regulation. However, a potential mechanistic link between the post-stroke inflammatory response and chronically impaired vascular dysfunction after stroke has yet not been studied in detail. Therefore, the goal of this project is to identify the impact of cerebral, neuroinflammatory and systemic innate immune responses to vascular dysfunction after experimental stroke. 
To achieve this goal, under the supervision of Dr. Arthur Liesz at the Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research, I will learn to specifically target immune cell populations, analyze chronic functional outcomes after stroke and gain expertise in performing in vivo multimodal imaging. Dr. Liesz runs an interdisciplinary highly collaborative research program within the conceptual framework of stroke-immunology. I will be able to contribute my previously acquired expertise in neurovascular function and in vivo vascular imaging for the success of this project. The Marie Sklodowska-Curie individual fellowship (MSC IF) will allow me to obtain the required methodological knowledge, access to critical infrastructure and collaboration partners in order to achieve this interdisciplinary and ambitious objective.
international Tourism

"This project is part of the plan TERRES MONVISO" :Terres Monviso – T(o)UR’s project aims to increase the touristic positioning of the cross-border territory on international markets. The project takes concrete actions allowing the appropriateness of the welcoming needs of touristic demand and which can come in thanks to the achievement of the touristic information network distributed on the area, including activation of new services dedicated to users, and the complete coordination of this network thanks to the implication of local administrators and the levelling of pre-existing realities on both sides of the border.

This PITER aims to create a permanent collaboration for a coordinated gestion of development policies in a homogeneous and well-defined area, the cross-border area of Monviso, thorough the development of new instruments of territorial concertation and the creation of a touristic cross-border destination linked to Monviso. The strategy confirm an high implication of local political institutions, Monviso territory as territorial and identarian aggregation and of a declared political will de front together common problematics of local development thorough 4 simple projects on the 4 axes of the program: Green Economy “research and innovation”, Risk “risks prevention”, ToUR “natural and cultural heritage”, and Incl “health and social services”.
STABILIZATION OF LOW RANK COALS AFTER DRYING

A method of increasing the utility of low rank coal of high moisture content by stabilizing essential physical properties of the coal, following its drying by known methods, which without stabilization render it unsuitable for transportation and storage. The method employs controlled partial pyrolysis in a continuous flow configuration, using electromagnetic energy in novel ways. The stabilization an be carried out by this method at the very high rates required for commercial coal operations.
General solutions to a class of time fractional partial differential equations

A class of time fractional partial differential equations is considered, which includes a time fractional diffusion equation, a time fractional reaction-diffusion equation, a time fractional advection-diffusion equation, and their corresponding integer-order partial differential equations. The fundamental solutions to the Cauchy problem in a whole-space domain and the signaling problem in a half-space domain are obtained by using Fourier-Laplace transforms and their inverse transforms. The appropriate structures of the Green functions are provided. On the other hand, the solutions in the form of a series to the initial and boundary value problems in a bounded-space domain are derived by the sine-Laplace or cosine-Laplace transforms. Two examples are presented to show applications of the present technique.
DEVICE AT TUNNEL BORING MACHINE ARRANGED FOR DRILLING OPERATIONS WITHOUT OPERATORS IN THE BOREHOLE

A tunnel-boring machine (3) comprising a frame (6), a rotating boring head (4) with rolling disc cutters (5) supported at a front end of a first frame portion (6a), a second, polygonal frame portion (6b) extending rearwards from the first frame portion (6a), and a longitudinal axis (33), in which an anchoring unit (7) provided with several radially displaceable anchoring feet (1 1) is arranged in a rotationally rigid manner on the second frame portion (6b), displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the tunnel-boring machine (3) by means of at least one hydraulic feeding cylinder (10), a transport device (20) arranged to move the tunnel-boring machine (3) in a borehole (2) is connected to the frame (6), and the transport device (20) comprises several wheel sets (21 a), each wheel set (21 a) including at least one wheel (21) which is connected to a driving motor (27), and the wheel sets (21 a) being supported in bogies (23) which are pivotably connected to telescopic structures (24) which are radially displaceable by means of hydraulic cylinders (25).
Cysteine coordination of Pb(II) is involved in the PbrR-dependent activation of the lead-resistance promoter, PpbrA, from Cupriavidus metallidurans CH34

The pbr resistance operon from Cupriavidus metallidurans CH34 plasmid pMOL30 confers resistance to Pb(II) salts, and is regulated by the Pb(II) responsive regulator PbrR, which is a MerR family activator. In other metal sensing MerR family regulators, such as MerR, CueR, and ZntR the cognate regulator binds to a promoter with an unusually long spacer between the -35 and -10 sequences, and activates transcription of resistance genes as a consequence of binding the appropriate metal. Cysteine residues in these regulators are essential for metal ion coordination and activation of expression from their cognate promoter. In this study we investigated the interaction of PbrR with the promoter for the structural pbr resistance genes, PpbrA, effects on transcriptional activation of altering the DNA sequence of PpbrA, and effects on Pb(II)-induced activation of PpbrA when cysteine residues in PbrR were mutated to serine.Gel retardation and footprinting assays using purified PbrR show that it binds to, and protects from DNase I digestion, the PpbrA promoter, which has a 19 bp spacer between its -35 and -10 sites. Using β-galactosidase assays in C. metallidurans, we show that when PpbrA is changed to an 18 bp spacer, there is an increase in transcriptional activation both in the presence and absence of Pb(II) salts up to a maximum induction equivalent to that seen in the fully-induced wild-type promoter. Changes to the -10 sequence of PpbrA from TTAAAT to the consensus E. coli -10 sequence (TATAAT) increased transcriptional activation from PpbrA, whilst changing the -10 sequence to that of the Tn501 mer promoter (TAAGGT) also increased the transcriptional response, but only in the presence of Pb(II). Individual PbrR mutants C14S, C55S, C79S, C114S, C123S, C132S and C134S, and a double mutant C132S/C134S, were tested for Pb(II) response from PpbrA, using β-galactosidase assays in C. metallidurans. The PbrR C14S, C79S, C134S, and C132S/C134S mutants were defective in Pb(II)-induced activation of PpbrA.These data show that the metal-dependent activation of PbrR occurs by a similar mechanism to that of MerR, but that metal ion coordination is through cysteines which differ from those seen in other MerR family regulators, and that the DNA sequence of the -10 promoter affects expression levels of the lead resistance genes.
Analiza dokumentacije u prihvatu i otpremi tereta u zračnom prometu

Handling cargo in air traffic takes place through three phases; preparatory phase, implementing phase and final phase. The most complex phase is prepatory phase because for the cargo must be provided complete documantation without which cargo can not be accepted for the carriage. Responsibility for collecting all documents is contained in the responsibility of the consignor. The documents which are necessary for the carriage of consigment must be delivered in original form and at a specified time so that the next participant in the process could complete his work. In the following text will be defined the basic documents for freight transport and additional documentation for the transport of special types of cargo, specificaly, documents for the dangerous goods transport and live animals.
Cross-border cooperation and best practices for urban waste water treatment in the Isonzo river basin

This project aims at safeguarding the Isonzo-Soča river and its host of tributaries through the treatment of urban waste water. The Isonzo-Soča is a cross-border river with its source in the territory of the Republic of Slovenia at the heart of the Julian Alps, it enters Italy at Solkan (Salcano) and finally flows on the Adriatic Sea. Its hydrographic basin covers a surface of more than 3,400 km2, one third of which in Italian territory. In addition to being an important water resource, the Isonzo-Soča also plays a significant environmental role (as the water habitat of several animal and plant species) and a tourist one too, therefore it must be safeguarded. Its tributaries include the Natisone river, which flows into the Torre stream and receives the waste water generated in the area of Manzano and Cividale. In this area the environmental situation is at risk, and is worsened by the fact that the Natisone is characterised by a markedly shooting flow and the special morphology of its bed, which result in the considerable variability in its flow rate, so much so that in summer flow rate values may drop to a mere few cubic metres. The “DISO-MA” project consists in the upgrading of the two water treatment plants located in the Municipality of Manzano, one at Case - on the left river bank - and one at Manzano - on the right bank of the Natisone. The sewage treatment line, in particular, will be adapted based on current quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the affluent flow, according to legal requirements in force and in view of a future increase in user demand. The project, that transfers to Italy the experience acquired by Slovenian Municipalities that are partners in the framework of mirror-like actions of creation and/or modernization of waste water plants funded under PHARE-CBC Programme ECO-ADRIA 2001, intends to contribute to the joint protection of the environment in the cross-border area. It also envisages the organisation of technical meetings with visits to the plants located in Slovenia and in Friuli Venezia Giulia to foster the mutual transfer of know-how, and the promotion and dissemination of the results achieved, to be illustrated on the occasion of special events.
The encyclopedia of the Sri Lankan diaspora

This is a comprehensive social, economic, and cultural analysis of the Sri Lanka diaspora. Over one million people of Sri Lankan-origin live outside of their homeland. This is the first comprehensive study of the lives, culture, beliefs and attitudes of immigrants and refugees from this South Asian island. The Encyclopedia of the Sri Lanka Diaspora focuses on the socio-economic and political developments of the Sri Lanka diaspora over time and in different places, addressing core issues of demography, economy, politics, culture and future development. It also discusses topics such as long distance nationalism, citizenship, Sinhala, Tamil and Burgher disapora identities, religion and the spread of Buddhism, as well as the Sri Lankan cultural impact on other nations.
Advanced radio astronomy in europe

RadioNet is a consortium of 27 institutions in Europe, Republic of Korea and South Africa, integrating at European level world-class infrastructures for research in radio astronomy. These include radio telescopes, telescope arrays, data archives and the globally operating European Network for Very Long Baseline Interferometry (EVN). RadioNet is de facto widely regarded to represent the interests of radio astronomy in Europe.


A comprehensive, innovative and ambitious suite of actions is proposed that fosters a sustainable research environment. Building on national investments and commitments to operate these facilities, this specific EC program leverages the capabilities on a European scale.


The proposed actions include:


- Merit-based trans-national access to the RadioNet facilities for European and for the first time also for third country users; and integrated and professional user support that fosters continued widening of the community of users.


- Innovative R&D, substantially enhancing the RadioNet facilities and taking leaps forward towards harmonization, efficiency and quality of exploitation at lower overall cost; development and delivery of prototypes of specialized hardware, ready for production in SME industries.


- Comprehensive networking measures for training, scientific exchange, industry cooperation, dissemination of scientific and technical results; and policy development to ensure long-term sustainability of excellence for European radio astronomy.



RadioNet is relevant now, it enables cutting-edge science, top-level R&D and excellent training for its European facilities; with the Atacama Large Millimetre Array (ALMA) and the ESFRI-listed Square Kilometre Array (SKA) defined as global radio telescopes, RadioNet assures that European radio astronomy maintains its leading role into the era of these next-generation facilities by involving scientists and engineers in the scientific use and innovation of the outstanding European facilities.
Towards Providing Solutions to the Air Quality Crisis in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area: Carbon Sequestration by Succulent Species in Green Roofs

In the first months of 2016, the Mexico City Metropolitan Area experienced the worst air pollution crisis in the last decade, prompting drastic short-term solutions by the Mexico City Government and neighboring States. In order to help further the search for long-term sustainable solutions, we felt obliged to immediately release the results of our research regarding the monitoring of carbon sequestration by green roofs. Large-scale naturation, such as the implementation of green roofs, provides a way to partially mitigate the increased carbon dioxide output in urban areas.Here, we quantified the carbon sequestration capabilities of two ornamental succulent plant species, Sedum dendroideum and Sedum rubrotinctum, which require low maintenance, and little or no irrigation. To obtain a detailed picture of these plants' carbon sequestration capabilities, we measured carbon uptake on the Sedum plants by quantifying carbon dioxide exchange and fixation as organic acids, during the day and across the year, on a green roof located in Southern Mexico City.The species displayed their typical CAM photosynthetic metabolism. Moreover, our quantification allowed us to conservatively estimate that a newly planted green roof of Sedum sequesters approximately 180,000,000 ppm of carbon dioxide per year in a green roof of 100 square meters in the short term.The patterns of CAM and carbon dioxide sequestration were highly robust to the fluctuations of temperature and precipitation between seasons, and therefore we speculate that carbon sequestration would be comparable in any given year of a newly planted green roof. Older green roof would require regular trimming to mantain their carbon sink properties, but their carbon sequestration capabilities remain to be quantified. Nevertheless, we propose that Sedum green roofs can be part of the long-term solutions to mitigate the air pollution crisis in the Mexico City Metropolitan area, and other "megacities" with marked seasonal drought.
Combination Condom and Personal Lubricant Container

The present invention comprises articles of manufacture including a disposable condom and personal container 10 comprising a condom compartment 20 enclosing one or more condoms immersed in either a personal lubricant or sexually stimulating lubricant removably adjoined to at least one lubricant compartment 30. The compartments are constructed of a packaging material comprising properties that conduct heat and hermetically sealed. The condom compartment 20 comprises a seal 25, 28, 29 positioned on the top wall 21 that is removed or opened for the purpose of gaining access to the contents. The seal 28, 29 may be reattached or closed. The personal lubricant compartment 30 comprises a discharge element 43 through which the contents of the compartment are discharged by activating a removable dispenser that fits within the element 43. Prior to discharging the contents, a protective seal 45 enclosed within the element 43 is ruptured. The contents of the compartments 20, 30 may be heated by a device in which the compartments are seated. The temperature of the contents may be monitored with the aid of a temperature sensing aid 14. The container 10 comprises perforations 12 used to detach the compartments. The primary object of the invention is to encourage the use of condoms in sexual activities thereby reducing the spread of disease, including the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which may result in AIDS, and reducing the risk of pregnancy.
CIRCUIT FABRICATION METHOD

A thin film circuit is fabricated using a lithographic technique in combination with an inkjet printing technique. The lithographic technique, providing extremely high resolution, is used to fabricate transistor source and drain electrodes, parts of interconnections and circuit electrodes, enabling highly conductive materials to be used. Semiconductor regions, insulator regions, gate electrodes and other parts of the interconnections, and in particular interconnection cross-over points, are patterned using an inkjet printing technique. A variety of materials can be used in the inkjet printing technique and the alignment concerns associated with the use of multiple lithographic steps and, in particular, with the use of plastics substrates, are substantially alleviated.
Low carbon economy

The main objective of the project is to ameliorate energetical performances of public buildings on the cross-border territory, thorough the diffusion of new eco-construction models, based on valorisation of resources and local sectors. _x000D_
The project give a sustain to building sector, deeply touched these last years by a crisis, and promote a reconversion in terms of innovation and environmental durability. _x000D_
The objectives of the project are: _x000D_
• Enforce local cross-border sector of eco-material production used in the eco-construction, to ameliorate energetical performances of public buildings. _x000D_
• Encourage the adoption of innovative procurement (Green Public Procurement) and systems of control and of measures of energetical performances of public building._x000D_
• Enforce the number of French and Italian industries using eco-material and innovative material coming from corss-border sectors and the application of innovative technologies of information and communication for the energetical requalification of public buildings.
Dismantled Spatial Fixes in the Aftermath of Recession: Capital Switching and Labour Underutilization in the Greek Capital Metropolitan Region

Abstract The article offers a fresh, empirically grounded look at the spatialities of crisis-triggered employment forms?a largely overlooked issue in contemporary critical geography literature. Specifically, it discusses the interconnection between investment flows from manufacturing to the built environment (capital switching) and underemployment in urban metropolitan regions to substantiate its impact on emerging spatial fixities. The article, which is based on an empirical analysis informed by a radical political economy, investigates changing fixed capital formations in Greece over an extended period prior to and during the recession, from 1995 to 2012. It traces the evolution of part-time waged work in the capital metropolitan region of Attica (Athens) vis-a-vis the rest of the country's regional labour markets, focusing on the polarized 2005?2012 period and the demise of the construction industry. The article highlights that ?disrupted? capital switching that occurred in Greece, closely associated with recalibrated sectoral priorities and institutional interventions, resulted in the uneven sprawling of underemployment. Our findings offer insight into how the dismantling of spatial fixes within core metropolitan regions of the southern European Union (and beyond) are connected to labour surplus and successive slumps in manufacturing and construction. The article closes by calling for new theorizations of contemporary urban regional unevenness and its spatiotemporal fixities, which account for the role of changes in labour turnover time.