SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
On-Site hydrogen peroxide generator for effective, safe and sustainable irrigation water treatment

Greenhouses in Europe and Mediterranean produce 30% of the EU’s fruits and vegetables. Growing irrigation water resource pressures are driving greenhouse growers to use of more efficient irrigation techniques, and of non-potable water sources. These lead to a strong need for irrigation water treatment (IWT), to eliminate water-borne plant and human pathogens, mitigate clogging by bio-foul and secure reliable and uniform irrigation, and improve water oxygenation. Our goal is to bring to market a novel irrigation water treatment (IWT) solution based on our technology breakthroughs in on-site generation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Our autonomous H2O2 generation device (HPGen) enables the safe, cost-effective and sustainable on-site generation of hydrogen peroxide, with only water, air and electricity as input. Hydrogen peroxide is a potent but eco-friendly disinfection agent, yet its use in IWT is very limited due the costs, risks and complexities of its present-day supply chain. HPGen will disrupt today’s H2O2 supply chain, enabling growers to reap the benefits of its use in IWT, substantially decreasing IWT and irrigation line maintenance costs, eliminating use of toxic-chemicals in IWT, improving farm safety, and increasing crop yields. HPGen will provide farmers with a positive economic impact of €4k-€5k per hectare per annum, while enhancing agriculture sustainability and reducing environmental impact. Technology breakthrough was made at the Danish Technical University 5 years ago, and a commercialization path was launched 2 years ago by HPNow ApS, a Danish SME. The company has since been highly successful in scaling up its technology, while attracting strong commercial partners, including global leaders in agriculture irrigation and in bulk hydrogen peroxide production, which are actively supporting this project. This project will initiate with pilot and customer trials of a full-scale version (TRL 6), and will end with commercial launch of HPGen (TRL 9).
3D ic design flow for hybrid-bonding 3d system on chip

As the device size is shrunk to its quantum limit, Moore’s law is becoming more difficult to follow. By exploiting the z-direction in the gate, block or system level, three-dimensional (3D) integrated circuit (IC) technology has the potential to extend Moore’s law. Face-to-face wafer by wafer Hybrid-bonding (H-b) based 3D System-On-Chip (H-3D-SOC) is one of the most promising 3D IC solutions. However, an exclusive IC design flow for H-3D-SOC for high-end processor with parameters of H-b pads from process is not available yet. This proposal aims at developing the first H-3D-SOC IC design flow for a two-tier multi-core processor considering the impact of process variation of H-b, including the geometrical and defects variation, leading to its resistance and capacitance change. Several novel methods will be developed for the H-3D-SOC IC design: machine-learning inspired techniques exploited to guide the top and bottom tiers netlist partitioning; two-tier mutual-aware optimization realized during placement and routing; capacitance coupling between the top metal layers of the two tiers considered during parasitic extraction. Moreover, impact of H-b pad parameter variation will be evaluated from the device level up to the system level: electrical variability modelling for the H-b pad, calibrated by experimental data;  incorporating the device model of the pad into the H-3D-SOC based multi-core processor characterized by various industrial benchmarks. To mitigate the H-b variability, the critical H-b pads of higher utilization and larger potential to fail during working can be first identified efficiently by using a heuristic search algorithm and then hardened by attaching a spare pad to each of them. The proposed research will enable the applicant to become an expert of 3D IC design of high-end processors for applications such as AI and cloud computing, having great impact on both academia and industry of semiconductor.
Diversifizierung des Unternehmens durch die Einführung neuer Dienstleistungen in der Freizeit- und Freizeitindustrie

Gegenstand des Projekts ist der Erwerb beweglicher Anlagegüter, um das vom COVID-19-Ausbruch betroffene Unternehmen des Antragstellers in Bezug auf Dienstleistungsinvestitionen zu diversifizieren. Dank der Umsetzung des Projekts wird der Antragsteller mit der Bereitstellung neuer, noch nicht angebotener Dienstleistungen in der Freizeit- und Freizeitbranche beginnen: Vermietung von Wohnmobilen. Dies wird sich in der neuen Umsatzquelle des Unternehmens niederschlagen. Der aktuelle Kundenkatalog (PR-Agenturen, Werbeagenturen, Geschäftskunden, Clubs, Einkaufszentren, Museen) wird um individuelle und institutionelle Empfänger erweitert, die an der Vermietung von Wohnmobilen interessiert sind. Das Projekt wird zwischen Januar 2022 und Juni 2022 durchgeführt und wird im Rahmen von Phase 1 in Bezug auf den Erwerb von 2 neuen Fahrzeugen für den Tourentourismus durchgeführt. Unter Berücksichtigung der Bedürfnisse zukünftiger Kunden wird davon ausgegangen, dass sie Campingfahrzeuge kaufen, die es ihnen ermöglichen, schwer zugängliche Orte zu erreichen. Während der Umsetzung des Projekts wird eine breit gefächerte Förderung des neuen Angebots durchgeführt. Um potenzielle Kunden mit der neuen Art der kostenlosen Ausgaben vertraut zu machen, beabsichtigt W-ca, sein Angebot auf beliebten Tourismusportalen zu stellen; Informationen über das neue Angebot werden auch auf der Website veröffentlicht; auch Werbebroschüren sind geplant. W-ca beabsichtigt, umfassende Dienstleistungen zu erbringen, einschließlich nicht nur Autovermietung, sondern auch Informationen über mögliche und interessante Routen und Fernunterstützung, falls erforderlich. Durch die Umsetzung des W-ca-Projekts wird W-ca die Chance haben, sich an die Marktsituation anzupassen und Verluste infolge der Gesundheitskrise im Land und in der Welt zu minimieren. Mit Ausgaben für den Erwerb von Anlagegütern, die für die Umsetzung neuer Dienstleistungen erforderlich sind, wird ein innovatives Freizeitangebot auf regionaler Ebene geschaffen, das das Unternehmen als neues Element seines Portfolios auf den Markt bringen kann.
Quantitative and experimental biology

Biology is in an era in where the formerly dominant mode of experimentation is complemented by sophisticated data analysis, theoretical modelling and visualization strategies. Perhaps the most critical challenge is to train scientists, able to craft questions that are amenable to interrogation of big data and vice versa. Centred at the University of Dundee’s College of Life Sciences (CLS), the QUANTEXBIO programme will offer a unique menu of doctoral training projects and mobility to a cohort of high-quality ESRs.  This inter-disciplinary programme will provide research training at the highest levels of excellence with supervision by leaders in the fields of Life Sciences, Bio-physics, Mathematics, Computing and Computational Biology. Research projects for each 4 year training programme will be chosen by each ESR, with a transparent evaluation and fellowship awarding process based on excellence.  The inter-disciplinary research described in these projects is designed to provide great career opportunities for researchers with expertise in quantitative bioinformatics, physics and mathematics based modelling techniques as well as those with strong backgrounds in human and plant life-sciences.  Unbounded by traditional research silos, subjects range from cancer and developmental biology to crop growth all unified under a modelling and quantitative sciences approach. Whilst tackling challenging problems that cut across distinct disciplines, interactions and networking opportunities with leading scientists from across the EU will be assured through a flexible schedule of secondment opportunities to leading industrial and academic organisations. A programme of symposia and workshops involving the cohort of researchers, CLS researchers and partner organisations will maximize impact to stakeholders and society at large. The strategic goals for this programme are synergistic with the CLS €30Mn Centre for Translational and Interdisciplinary Research which opened in 2014.
An innovative pulsed laser deposition process for next generation of li-ion batteries

Although the global number of EVs has been increasing since 2010, EVs still have only 1.4% of global vehicle market share. This is mostly due to the fact that the development in the battery industry has been rather incremental, without revolutionary breakthrough since 1991’s launch of the first commercial Lithium-Ion batteries (LIB) by Sony. The advancement and maturity of the battery directly influence the industrialization of EVs. Thus, the biggest challenge the EV market is facing today is related to the limitations of batteries. These are mainly related to insufficient performance, in terms of size, energy density and safety (EV batteries are very flammable), and to expensive battery production, as available deposition methods generally fail to meet the requirements necessary to scale up and automate the production and require fixed casting on each battery specification type. 

Pulsedeon developed Coldab, a film coating process leveraging Ultra-Short Pulsed Laser Deposition (USPLD), that can optimize the production of LIB components on a large scale. Coldab’s unique PLD coating process allows cost-effective manufacturing of a new class of safer, smart tailored, high-performance EV batteries. Pulsedeon favors the competitiveness of European battery producers by offering a cutting-edge manufacturing process, and promotes a ‘clean environment’. In order to increase the EV’s affordability and improve their performance, Coldab brings EV’s battery manufacturing to a new level of scalability guaranteeing cost-effectiveness, at the same time preserving excellent performance by increasing the battery’s energy capacity and safety. 

During the phase 1 feasibility study, Pulsedeon will establish a sound go-to-market strategy and supply chain, and will draft further development plans. During the innovation project, Pulsedeon will optimize process automation, set up an industrial manufacturing line, and carry out in-vehicle testing with prospect customers.
Mining and metallurgy regions of eu

The project MIREU aims to establish a network of mining and metallurgy regions across Europe with a view to ensure the sustained and sustainable supply of mineral raw materials to the EU. The network will help the regions to share knowledge and experiences when facing the challenge to establish and maintain an extractive industry. MIREU will facilitate an exchange between all interested stakeholders in the regions, namely regulatory authorities, political and administrative bodies, development agencies, mining companies, non-government organisations, as well as the general public. The project will develop a shared knowledge base, taking into account the region-specific geographic and economic features, cultural, societal and language diversity, and their historical developments. The network will also learn from experience in other regions of the World. This knowledge base will allow to understand what has been conducive and what hampering to the development of extractive and metallurgical industries. It will also provide the context for a bottom-up integration of these activities into their respective socio-economic and socio-cultural context. Development is about people and, therefore, bringing people into the decision-finding procedure in order to achieve a ‘social license to operate’ will be a key aspect of the project. Guidelines and recommendations for actions to be taken to foster a sustained and sustainable development of the extractive industries will be developed in close co-operation with a range of selected regions from the European Union. These regions will form a nucleus and multipliers for a more extensive network beyond the life-time of the project.
HOchwasserRisikozonierung Austria 3.0 (HORA 3.0)

Zusammenfassung Der vorliegende Beitrag beschreibt die Konzeption und die methodischen Schritte des Projekts HORA 3.0, in dem Hochwasserrisikoflächen für ganz Österreich berechnet wurden. Die Analyseschritte umfassen: Qualitätskontrolle und Korrektur des Gewässernetzes und der Einzugsgebietsgrenzen; Berechnung der Abflussscheitel und Frachten gegebener Jährlichkeit; Erstellung eines digitalen Höhenmodells, das mit allen relevanten Hochwasserinformationen, einschließlich der Flussbettgeometrie, übereinstimmt; instationäre, zweidimensionale Simulation der Überflutungsflächen mit konsistenter Jährlichkeit. In jedem Schritt werden automatische und manuelle Verfahren kombiniert, um die lokalen hydrologischen und hydraulischen Bedingungen in einem bundesweiten Projekt möglichst zutreffend abzubilden. Die Hochwasserrisikoflächen mit einer Auflösung von 2 m für eine Gesamtflusslänge von 32.000 km sind bereits auf der HORA-Plattform ( www.hora.gv.at ) veröffentlicht. Das entwickelte Instrumentarium kann für weiterführende Projekte verwendet werden, wie z. B. für Visualisierungen, Schadensauswertungen und in Zukunft für die Berechnung pluvialer Hochwassergefahren.
Biogasaction: promotion of sustainable biogas production in eu

BiogasAction aim to serve as vehicle for the development of the European biogas sector and thereby contribute to the EU 2020 targets by focusing on removing non-technical barriers to widespread production of biogas/biomethane from manure and other waste. Central driver is the cooperation between different policy levels at EU, national and regional level. The project will boost biogas development in the target regions in conjunction with replication efforts & promotion at broad EU scale. BiogasAction key activity & expected impact:
• A web portal containing EU-wide biogas market overview, technical biogas and biomethane information and experience of EU/national biogas projects, case studies and free on-line/off-line biogas tools
• Biogas and biomethane intervention strategy plans in the 9 target regions
• Replication of the project in 5 EU countries/regions 
• A guidance document for investors about financing biogas/biomethane project and reducing investment risk. 
• A guidance document for policy and decision makers and for local authorities/municipalities, to enable them to improve national framework conditions for biogas and biomethane deployment
• Definition and support of a total of 50 high quality, sustainable biogas projects in the 9 target regions. 
• 3 peer learning European workshops focusing on key competence areas (80 participants), 1 European roundtable about advanced biogas applications, organisation of at least 1 national energy info day in each target region, with more than 100 participants/event
• 3-4 events/training courses per target region for public administration aimed to improve the framework, including follow-up of the recommendations
• 2-4 events/training courses per target region aimed to raise the public acceptance
• A local training package incl. use of training material from previous projects 
• Series of 6-8 trainings in each of the 9 target regions on specific topics for biogas plant operators
• Final event on project achievements
Recording device

A recording device that includes a feed roller for feeding a first and a second sheets sequentially, a first and a second conveying devices that convey the sheets in synchronization, a recording device that records image on the sheets, and a controller, that, after image recording on the first sheet is complete, stops the first and second conveying devices when a trailing end of the first sheet reaches a particular position between the first and the second conveying devices. The controller further controls the feed roller to feed the second sheet, such that a leading end of the second sheet contacts a nip of the first conveying device. After the leading end of the second sheet contacts the nip, the controller rotates the first conveying device in a reverse direction.
Radiocarbon dates and anthropogenic signal in the South-Central Andes (12,500–600 cal. years BP)

This paper presents the analysis of the anthropogenic signal documented by four time-series in the highlands of the South-Central Andes (Puna of Argentina and North Chile) spanning the period between 12,500 and 600 cal years BP. Our goal is to extract demographic and occupational histories from temporal data. In this way, based upon the full radiocarbon dataset and the sites of provenance of the dates, we built the following time-series: the summed probability distribution of calibrated ages; the relative frequency of calibrated ages; the relative frequency of sites per unit of time; and the frequency of new sites per unit of time. For controlling the effects of site destruction on the anthropogenic signal, we used the exponential model as well as the volcanic empirical model of taphonomic bias. The four time-series coincide in showing a regional pattern with a phase of low and fluctuating demography of relative long term duration, followed by an growth phase well evident at 5000 cal BP in a context the economic intensification. The long-term demographic success of the hunter-gatherers in the highlands many millennia before the consolidation of food production exemplifies the flexibility of this mode of subsistence for achieving human adaptation to extreme selective environments as the Puna.
Revitalizacija zdenca Z-6 na crpilištu Vinogradi

Water is an important natural resource that is used for agriculture and industry and is a fundamental condition for life, but also a constant source of danger if we do not care about its quality. Approximately 90% of Croatia's water requirements are met through groundwater catchment, so it is necessary to get to know the possibilities of renewal of groundwater reserves.This thesis elaborates the data on the well field Vinogradi near Osijek, the largest well field in Croatia, where the water is extracted from the sand aquifer. The water field has 18 functioning wells whose pumping gives a standardized water quantity of around 40 l/s. During the work of the well field, a significant decrease in specific yields was noted and decisions were made on the implementation of revitalization. Revitalization of the wells implies all the actions aimed at improving the hydraulic properties of the wells that are damaged by the aging of the wells. This thesis will take a special focus on the spare well Z – 6 and on the basis of the experimental pumping, the interpretation of the local hydraulic parameters of the aquifer and the parameters of the well.
Study on the Performance of Residential Centralized Solar Hot Water System

Abstract Two typical residential solar hot water engineering cases located in Chifeng and Tianjin are tested respectively. From the point of energy balance, a total of four parts of energy are calculated for the heat gain of heat collecting system, auxiliary energy consumption, and system heat loss, heat consumption of end users. It finds that solar fraction as an important reference index of the system design has certain limitations when evaluating the actual running system. In order to conduct a more comprehensive assessment of the actual energy-saving efficiency of solar hot water systems, three new kinds of evaluation index are put forward, which are solar energy utilization ratio, efficient replacement rate of fuel energy and system heat loss ratio.
Smart and Slow Tourism Supporting Adriatic Heritage for Tomorrow

TAKE IT SLOW is designed to establish, manage & promote Adriatic Region as smart, integrated, sustainable, accessible, year-round, green & slow tourist destination of the Mediterranean based on accessible, protected, valorised & promoted tangible & intangible joint natural & cultural heritage of its islands, coastal, inland & rural Adriatic. With realization of project activities within 36 months, DNC & 11 project partners & 1 AP will trigger high-quality level of services and products of tourism value chain through smart specialization concepts stimulating innovation, knowledge, competitiveness, networking and CB partnership processes. TAKE IT SLOW will develop CB partnership platform of scientific, private & public sector with 120 actors, strategic framework, methodology, monitoring system, marketing & promotion of CB tourism destination focused on 10 cultural & natural heritage, 10 ecolabel/green certification obtained and promotion of sustainable tourism realized and 7 natural and/or cultural heritage sites with improved accessibility put in place. Project will contribute to more balanced seasonality of tourism activities on natural & cultural heritage sites in Project area & make natural & cultural heritage a leverage for sustainable & more balanced territorial development.
Modelling trust-based evolutionary dynamics in signed social networks

Users’ experience with real-world social systems (e.g., Epinions and eBay) witnesses the importance of Signed Social Networks (SSNs) that have wide practical and valuable applications in social media such as opinion guidance, personalized recommendation, and topic identification. However, the diversity of massive social interactions complicates the trust and distrust relations among users in SSNs. In particular, the complexity of distrust relations leads to significant challenges in detecting the trusted communities and capturing their evolutionary patterns. 

This research aims to pioneer the innovative mechanisms for detecting the trusted communities and learning the evolutionary dynamics. To this end, we will explore the representation mechanism for SSNs by using the Formal Concept Analysis (FCA) and develop a FCA-based representation model. Next, the mechanisms and corresponding algorithms for detecting trusted communities and identifying their dynamic evolutions will be investigated. This research will provide both theoretical fundamentals and practical techniques for detection and dynamic evolution of trusted communities in SSNs. Moreover, this project can stimulate new research directions and the collaborative opportunities across multiple disciplines, such as social computing, soft computing and networking.

To broaden the fellow’s knowledge horizon, a series of research, training, and knowledge transfer activities are planned. The new knowledge and skills imparted in these activities will further promote the applicant’s research portfolio and significantly enhance his career prosperity. The research will also lay a solid foundation for the long-term and wide-range collaborations between the fellow and the host university, and eventually lead to more extensive and higher impact of research results, from which both EU and China will benefit.
Attentional engagement deficits in dyslexic children

Reading acquisition requires, in addition to appropriate phonological abilities, accurate and rapid selection of sublexical orthographic units by attentional letter string parsing. Spatio-temporal distribution of attentional engagement onto 3-pseudoletter strings was studied in 28 dyslexic and 55 normally reading children by measuring attentional masking (AM). AM refers to an impaired identification of the first of two sequentially presented masked objects (O1 and O2). In the present study, O1 was always centrally displayed, whereas the location of O2 (central or lateral) and the O1-O2 interval were manipulated. Dyslexic children showed a larger AM at the shortest O1-O2 interval and a sluggish AM recovery at the longest O1-O2 interval, as well as an abnormal lateral AM. More importantly, these spatio-temporal deficits of attentional engagement were selectively present in dyslexics with poor phonological decoding skills. Our results suggest that an inefficient spatio-temporal distribution of attentional engagement - probably linked to a parietal lobule dysfunction - might selectively impair the letter string parsing mechanism during phonological decoding.