SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Power Aware Resource Allocation in Virtualized Environments through VM Behavior Identification

Virtualization technology enables server and service consolidation to save more power and operational costs of large scale computing systems. However, the consolidation nature of virtualization intensifies the power densities in a rack, thus resulting in higher probability of failures and Service Level Agreements violations under constrained power budget. In this paper, we proposed a power aware resource allocation algorithm, named PaRA, to coordinate and tradeoff the power and performance. In order to provide enough information about power characteristics of individual VM and applications, we use agent for workload characterization and estimation. The real actuation of resource allocation is realized within the Virtual Machines Monitor (VMM). We evaluated our algorithm on a real Xen based virtualization environments with 3 VMs. The results show that the proposed approach can achieve a higher SLA satisfaction rate as 99.6 percent in RUBiS web application, and power consumption savings up to 17.6 percent compared to default Xen resource allocator. The results also show the potential of our algorithm to be used in real virtualization environments.
SIMIS - Integrated Monitoring System of the Isonzo/Soča river

The SIMIS project contributes to the safeguarding of the populations living in the Isonzo/ Soča river basin, protecting them from hydraulic and hydro-geological risks, through the connection of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Civil Protection hydro-meteorological monitoring network and the network of the Environmental Agency of the Republic of Slovenia. To this end, the project consists in the creation of an integrated and coordinated monitoring system, coupled with the collection, computerised management and integration of data deriving from different sources, in order to provide common tools for the real-time assessment of hydraulic and hydro-geological risks that threaten the resident population, while reinforcing prevention tools and the management of Civil Protection emergency situations. The system required the creation of a computer network between the Operational Centres of Palmanova and Ljubljana through the installation and configuration of hardware and software components necessary for the interfacing of the various systems and the harmonisation of exchanged data. It also consisted in the installation, in sites of particular interest, of several mobile monitoring units based on MARC control units, with GSM connections, developed in the framework of this project and connected to measuring instruments of river flows and other hydro-meteorological parameters. The information collected through this integrated monitoring system are used both in Italy and in Slovenia for a comprehensive analysis of the hydraulic risk, for emergency management during floods, for the preparation of joint emergency plans and warning systems, for the planning of soil defence intervention and hydraulic infrastructures in order to ensure an efficient management and the sustainable fruition of the territory included in the Isonzo/Soča basin.
Adrion Cultural Heritage Collections Network

The Project aims at promoting, valorizing and protecting cultural heritage in the Adriatic-Ionian area. Its specific aim is to contribute to the enhancement and conservation of specific cultural properties, in particular books, and to make the digitized heritage accessible to a wider public in the project area of Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Albania, Greece and Serbia, through the creation of a network between operators of the cultural and tourism sectors and their training, through the digitization of selected collections, performed with common standards and methodologies and integrated on a common platform, and through the tourism promotion of the CH sites, by means of an Adrion tour.

In this way, the projects will deal with the following common challenges: the need for cooperation between public and private sectors and between all sectors of cultural heritage, the lack of trained specialists in the field of sustainable CH tourism model, the necessity of a common strategy for digitization of cultural properties, statistical indicators shared in a systematic way, the lack of funds for training and professional travels, a serious aggregation of metadata, the absence of a recognizable tourism brand for Adrion CH collection; the necessity of knowledge of Europeana among the general public and the professionals and the need of knowledge among operators of opportunities offered by the agglomeration of digital CH resources.

Therefore, outputs of the project will be the networking structure between operators of cultural and tourism sectors, digitization pilot actions and the increase in visitors of CH sites. As a consequence, the project will contribute to raising awareness on common heritage in the Adriatic-Ionian area as an orientation framework for individual actions, to the valorization of cultural heritage within an Adrion brand name as well as the enhancement of the “body of knowledge” through the digitization pilot actions.
An Efficient and Objective Generalized Comparison technique for Software Quality Models

To scrutinize the uniqueness of software quality model it is crucial to compare it with existing ones. Quality is generally apprehended in a model that illustrates the features and their interactions. Numerous models for measuring quality of software processes have been recommended to assess particular type of software products. Numerous methodologies and practices have been suggested to perform the specific or general scope based comparisons among eminent models. These comparisons are leak. The Suggested comparison lacks the clear differentiation and in depth analysis. Consequently, a prescribed method of comparison among software quality models has been defined. The suggested technique is applied on an inclusive comparison among renowned software quality models. The consequence of suggested technique demonstrates the power and faintness of quality models.
Prenatal tobacco exposure and infant stress reactivity: Role of child sex and maternal behavior

This study examined the association between prenatal tobacco exposure (PTE) and infant cortisol reactivity at 9 months of infant age. Child sex and maternal parenting behavior were hypothesized moderators. The sample included 217 (148 tobacco-exposed, 69 non-exposed) mother-child dyads. Data used were obtained from pregnancy assessments, mother-infant feeding interactions at 2 months, and salivary cortisol at four time points in response to frustration at 9 months. Results indicated a significant association between PTE and infant cortisol that was moderated by infant sex and maternal intrusiveness. That is, PTE boys had lower cortisol than control boys, but there was no association between PTE and cortisol among girls. There was a significant association between PTE and cortisol among infants of intrusive mothers, but not among infants with non-intrusive mothers. Thus, PTE was associated with cortisol hypo-reactivity such that boys and non-exposed infants experiencing high maternal intrusiveness were at greater risk.
(A19_082_2015_0820026_1027) PLEASANTLY 2015

DOES THE US TRADE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FORESEE A MIX OF ACTIONS C1 PARTICIPATING IN MS WINTER AND WINTER FOOD, ONE OF THE IPS? IMPORTANT IN THE US. THERE WILL BE 2 SALUMIFICIO OPERATORS TO SHOW THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PRODUCT, TO SEE THE PROCESSING AND CUTTING PHASES. THIS IS THE MAIN MANIFE? TRADE MARK FOR THE ENTIRE NORTH AMERICA, WHICH IS DEDICATED TO THE AGRI-FOOD SECTOR, RESERVED FOR PROFESSIONAL OPERATORS ONLY. TO GIVE A SIZE OF THE EVENT? EVENT IN? 2012 EDITION, THERE ARE OVER 2.250 EXHIBITORS WITH ABOUT 180.000 PRODUCTS COMING FROM 80 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES AND 13.500 BUYOUTS. THESE EVENTS AND THE FOLLOW UP OF THESE EVENTS TAKE THE FORM OF TWO BUSINESS STAFF, TO EXPLAIN THE PRODUCT, AND TO SEE THE PROCESSING, CUTTING, BONING AND MATCHING STAGES. C3.2? PROMOTIONAL SERVICES. CREATION OF THE C.4.1 ORGANISATION OF A STRATEGIC MARKETING STUDY COMMISSIONED TO A MAJOR MILAN COMPANY FOR
Antibiotic resistance and mobile genetic elements dissemination in environmental conditions

Multidrug-resistant bacteria are spreading worldwide and present a serious public health issue. Bacterial resistance has to be addressed with a global approach connecting human health with animals and the environment. Mobile genetic elements (MGEs) such as bacterial plasmids, transposons or cassettes of integrons, as frequent carriers of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), play an important role in the global spread of ARGs among bacterial communities. My research aims to understand how environmental parameters could modulate the dynamics of MGEs involved in ARG dissemination and contribute to the global burden of antibiotic resistance. For this aim, I will use a global approach that merges medical and molecular microbiology, microbiota studies and genomic studies (employing next generation sequencing techniques). Single monospecies-biofilms as well as natural biofilms grown from wastewaters will be used as models of investigation. The proposed research will profoundly improve my knowledge in molecular and medical microbiology techniques to study MGEs associated with antibiotic resistance. This project will be pivotal for my personal development to become an independent researcher and will provide me with the unique opportunity to work with experts in the field of MGEs, antibiotic resistance and the environment. I will be exposed to novel ideas and input from renowned researchers belonging to scientific disciplines unrelated to my background that will have a strong impact on my personal and scientific development. Furthermore, I aim to establish a series of lectures and seminars for the general (research) community to further increase awareness of the importance and relevance of the global fight against antibiotic resistance.
Contactless, non-invasive scanner to detect, visualise, capture, and digitally preserve fingerprints and trace evidence in forensic investigations in one rapid, quality-proof step

Time is crucial in criminal investigations! A fast identification of suspects increases the chance of solving a case and helps preventing further crimes. Fingerprints provide extremely strong physical evidence to the investigation authorities and help to identify suspects. Pieces of evidences are usually transported to forensic laboratories, dusted with a brush or prepared with aggressive and toxic chemicals, to make traces visible and capture them by photography. This takes up to 36 hours, because several time-consuming steps are necessary. Furthermore, the traces can be destroyed in the process and no further examination is possible. Besides being a substantial part in a criminal investigation, fingerprint forensics lacks new and modern methods to increase speed, quality and applicability.
SCANOVIS develops disruptive, patented laboratory and handheld scanners to capture prints. Instead of chemicals, a laser is used to precisely detect traces and digitally visualise 3D data in a rapid quality-proof step, without compromising evidence. Traces are visualised non-invasively, contactless and non-contaminatively, without using any toxic chemicals. Prints can be captured in less than 60s at the crime site and distributed digitally very fast.
As fighting crimes will always be an important topic and many authorities plan to modernise their equipment, the forensic tools market is predicted to show a stable, long-term growth. Initially a lab scanner is introduced into the market, in a second step a mobile scanner greatly reduces the investigation time and detects traces that go unnoticed now. It broadens the market as each police officer can use the mobile scanner. SCANOVIS anticipates a turnover of 26M€ and an additional staff of 46 employees in 2024.
SCANOVIS vision is to revolutionise forensics and become the global standard tool to make the fight against crime and terrorism more efficient, more successful and hence protect freedom and security of Europe and its citizen.
POWER SUPPLY CONFIGURED TO DELIVER AC WELDING-TYPE POWER

A welding-type power source includes a primary inverter (20) configured to generate a first AC power and a transformer (tx1) having a primary side configured to receive the first AC power and a secondary side configured to deliver a second AC power. The welding- type power source further includes a converter (18) configured to convert the second AC power to DC power and a half-bridge inverter configured to receive the DC power and having a first output and second output configured to deliver respective portions of an AC welding-type power to a welding output to generate a welding-type arc during a welding- type process. An inductance (L1) is connected at a first' end to the first output and the second output of the half-bridge inverter and connected at a second end to the welding output. Additionally, a circuit (26) is included that is configured to receive an energy stored in the inductance during delivery of one portion of the AC welding-type power and deliver the energy back to the inductance during delivery of another portion of the AC welding- type power.
METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT OF MACULAR AND RETINAL DISEASE

The present invention describes linking a therapeutic agent to a compound which is known to be naturally concentrated in a tissue affected by, or that is causing, a disease, to create a prodrug for treatment of the disease. Embodiments of the present invention include a new class of carotenoid-linked drugs to treat such blinding retinal disease such as age-related macular degeneration, retinoblastoma, and diabetic macular edema. For example, the present invention comprises a method for the treatment of a disorder of the eye comprising linking a therapeutic agent to a xanthophyll carotenoid to create a prodrug, and administering a therapeutically effective amount of the prodrug to an individual in need of treatment. Provided are prodrugs for treatment of retinoblastoma, cystoid macular edema (CME), exudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, or inflammatory disorders.
LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND METHOD OF MAKING LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL

Disclosed are lithium-ion secondary electrochemical cells and methods of making lithium-ion secondary electrochemical cells.
GENERALISED AUTOMATIC EXCHANGE OF PORT INFORMATION AREA

The project is based on a comprehensive vision of the Adriatic port system, which integrates many actors that operate beetween the two side of Adriatic sea. In this framework, an issue that takes on particular importance is the consolidation and the development of Systems Information that allows the secure exchange of information about security and travelers. This is a key instrument that will allow a more efficient decision-making of local port authority as well as other public actors. On this basis the main aim of the project is the development of a central informative node (trans-adriatic ports informative node) to allow a secure interchange and sharing of information among ports within the Adriatic Sea. Such information will be related to both ISPS (International Ship and Port Facility Security) Code and transportation traffic information for intermodality. The outputs consist of the following: • A set of services to deliver secure information to authorized users • Services for intermodality accessible via web (desktop computers and mobile devices) • A system called GAIA, giving info related to passengers flows managements, event managements, intermodality • A more accurate application of security protocols for ports, info about every single delay and or problem during the trip.
KNIT FORMWORK CASTING

A method of material casting includes knitting, by a computer-controlled knitting machine, a flexible formwork, where the flexible formwork defines a partially-closed shape having a plurality of topological features, filling the flexible formwork with a casting material, and deforming the flexible formwork with the casting material. In some cases, the method includes removing the casting material from the flexible formwork when the flexible formwork has imparted the shape on the casting material.
Recovering life wellbeing through pain self-management techniques involving icts

RELIEF aims to link European health procurers in order to create the innovative and sustainable solutions that will improve chronic pain control/relieve through ITC self-management techniques.

Chronic pain diseases is costing to healthcare systems annually over €300bn in Europe; 1.5%-3% of GDP (gross domestic product). Chronic pain entails a significant direct cost to healthcare systems. Consultations with healthcare professionals confirm that Chronic pain associated costs are the largest share in healthcare system costs. Inappropriate and ineffective management and treatment generates repetitive visits to primary care physicians, and referrals to specialists. This has been identified as important drivers of avoidable healthcare costs. 

However, while direct costs are high, it has been estimated that nine-tenths of the burden of pain may fall on the broader society. Even small increases in the effectiveness of pain management reap large economic rewards.

More than half of patients with acute or chronic pain are not well treated even though the existing therapeutic options have confirmed effective results. There is a clear heterogeneity in the treatments and also in the results. eHealth solutions must achieve greater comparability between systems, patients and protocols, so as to reach more effective and efficient procedures.

At present, there is a wide range of high-tech devices aimed at treating pain in its many facets and complexity. But it is still necessary to cover the gap between Research and Commercialization of new products and devices, as outlined during the Pain Technology Transfer Forum, held in Madrid in July 2014.
RELIEF will foster and accelerate the access to market for innovative solutions, while respecting the public procurement directives. The project will contribute to boost innovative tools that empower the patient to self-manage current and future pains.
Makeover - innovation management support and key account services for triveneto small and medium enterprises

MAKEOVER project aims at improving the competitiveness of small and medium enterprises in Triveneto macro-region (Veneto, Trentino South Tirol, Friuli Venezia Giulia), in North Eastern Italy, in order to help in achieving the targets fixed by the Europe 2020 strategy for a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. 
MAKEOVER project fully addresses the challenges of part 7 – Innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises – of HORIZON 2020 Work Programme 2014-2015. It will offer services to SME’s to enhance their capacity in managing innovation. It will promote the importance of Innovation Management and SME Instrument among small and medium enterprises, providing companies more inclined to innovation with two types of professional services: Key Account Management (KAM) for SME’s beneficiaries of SME Instrument and support to establishment of Innovation Management Systems (IMS) for companies with high propension to innovation. 
KAM service will help selected companies to better exploit the benefit of SME Instrument, accompanying them in finding a suitable coach, identifying and implementing their own exploitation plan. IMS support service will help innovation oriented companies in identifying and establishing their own system of management of innovation as a strategic asset for company growth on the market.
CLADDING PANEL

The invention relates to the building products industry, in particular to the structural design of a cladding panel. The inventive panel comprises a base which includes a metal material layer and is provided, on the side of the outer surface thereof, with recesses which form the decorative element of the panel. The novelty of the panel consists in that the base comprises at least two layers, that are outer and inner layers joined to each other, and in that a cavity filled with a sound-absorbing material is formed between the layers. The invention makes it possible to provide acoustic resistance and to reduce the outer layer thickness.
Use of the Phantom Electrode strategy to improve bass frequency perception for music listening in cochlear implant users

The Phantom Electrode strategy makes use of partial bipolar stimulation on the two most apical electrodes in an effort to extend the frequency range available to cochlear implant (CI) users. This study aimed to quantify the effect of the Phantom Electrode strategy on bass frequency perception in music listening in CI users.Eleven adult Advanced Bionics users with the Fidelity 120 processing strategy and 16 adult normal hearing (NH) individuals participated in the study. All subjects completed the CI-multiple stimulus with hidden reference and anchor (MUSHRA), a test of an individual's ability to make discriminations in sound quality following the removal of bass frequency information. NH participants completed the CI-MUSHRA once, whereas CI users completed the task twice - once with their baseline clinical program and once with the Phantom Electrode strategy, in random order. CI users' performance was assessed in comparison with NH performance.The Phantom Electrode strategy improved CI users performance on the CI-MUSHRA compared with Fidelity 120.Creation of a Phantom Electrode percept through partial bipolar stimulation of the two most apical electrodes appears to improve CI users' perception of bass frequency information in music, contributing to greater accuracy in the ability to detect alterations in musical sound quality.The Phantom Electrode processing strategy may enhance the experience of listening to music and thus acoustic stimuli more broadly by improving perception of bass frequencies, through direction of current towards the apical portion of the cochlea beyond the termination of the electrode.
DEvelopment of sustainable MObility management in European Cities

The population of cities increases in Europe, which is a big challenge for the organization of transport in urban areas. For environmental friendly transport and to reduce CO2-consumption the alternatives for normal cars have to be introduced. A crucial aspect is to foster the combination of different environmental transport modes like public transport, cycling and also new arise mobility solutions. One way to combine these modes is a mobility management approach. The challenge here is that in city administrations a lack of instruments and unclear responsibilities exist. For successful implementation of mobility management also different actors and user groups has to involve like companies and inhabitants as end users. 

The main goal of the project DEMO-EC is to integrate mobility management in city development/planning by analyzing, exchange and dissemination of good practice to improve the effectiveness of policies in the field of low-carbon in transport. The envisaged impact of the project is to positive influence policies to envisage low-carbon alternatives for transport mobility by supporting cleaner transport modes and systems, and by promoting alternative mobility behavior. To reach these aims the partners of DEMO-EC collect Best-practices from local, regional, national and European level in the fields of Behavior change, Governance/participation, E-Mobility, Car reduction (walking, cycling) and Public transport. The partners, consist of cities and regional development agencies from 6 different countries, exchange their experiences and results of the best practice analysis to improve policy programmes by developing 7 regional action pan. The experienced and best-practices gained in the project also helps cities to improve their instruments and realize mobility management in their cities and regions.