SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Sustainable Use of Regional Funds for Nature

The Sustainable Use of Regional Funds for Nature (SURF – Nature) project is a partnership of 14 authorities and public bodies (or bodies under public law) working together to optimise regional policies and practices with regard to promotion and preservation of natural heritage, biodiversity, and nature conservation through improving opportunities for and the impacts of financing these measures from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). For the first time in the history of the ERDF, the current regulation specifically refers to the option for financing natural heritage, biodiversity and nature conservation (including NATURA 2000). This is consistent with an EC decision that investments in the Natura 2000 network of protected sites should be integrated into existing EC funds. As a result, nearly €4 billion in EU co-financing is available across the Member States for nature protection.
To best take advantage of the funds available, managing authorities and entities responsible for nature conservation need to improve their awareness of the availability of funding, and their capacity to identify, develop, and implement the necessary investment projects. In addition, authorities need to see the concrete benefits of using the funds for nature protection, and understand how to integrate these benefits into overall development planning for future funding cycles. Despite diversity across Europe, regions face similar issues when they seek financing for nature protection and promotion, particularly in the context of EU-funded programmes. Cooperation between regions and other relevant partners therefore has tremendous potential to transfer good practices, and to stimulate the development of mutually beneficial new ideas and methods.
To tackle these issues, the SURF-Nature partnership will carry out a series of activities aimed at the identification, analysis and dissemination of experience and good practice with using ERDF funds for nature conservation. Partners will analyse existing ERDF funding programmes (OPs) to identify how nature conservation is integrated into the process. A data base of 60 good practice investment projects will be created. The partnership will conduct a series of interregional workshops on specific funding themes and a series of training sessions within partner regions. Based on the results, partners will produce guidance documents covering specific funding themes, investment project development, and the next generation of funding programmes. Project outputs and results will be disseminated through the project website, quarterly newsletters, contacts with other initiatives, and two European conferences.
High performance intelligent bottle bore tool for machining of the engine drive shaft

The development of the new Ultra High Propulsive Efficiency (UHPE) engine architecture includes significant changes in the configuration and functioning scheme compared to current technology for the aircraft engines. A main change is the addition of a gearbox to decouple the fan and the turbine rotation, resulting in new requirements for the main turbine shaft (increased RPM and decreased torque); these aspects involve new size and shape needs for this shaft that challenge the current manufacturing methods to achieve an internal bottle bore geometry with Length to Diameter ratio above 30 and length over 2 meters. At this point, the proposal covers the development of new tooling systems to perform the machining of the shaft with the required precision and quality.
The main objective of the BBT project is to develop an intelligent tool concept for the internal profiling of the engine drive shaft integrating different technological subsystems that enable the achievement of large Length to Diameter ratio and meeting the aeronautic requirements related to the machined surface condition.
Apoio à atividade do Art Body Magdalena Jakiel — microempresas.

O projeto diz respeito ao apoio ao fundo de maneio de uma empresa em caso de diminuição do volume de negócios (receitas de venda) causada pelos efeitos negativos do surto de COVID-19
Loop aware CFG matching strategy for accurate performance estimation in IR-level native simulation

Abstract Native simulation is a promising virtual prototyping candidate to accelerate design space exploration of hardware/software systems, early software developments and functional verification. However, it originally fails to provide non-functional information needed for software performance estimation. To add this capability, the general approach is to extract performance metrics from target binary code and back-annotate it in the high-level code from which the binary was generated. However, due to compiler optimizations, the high-level code and the binary code usually have different structures which makes software annotation a complex task. This work proposes a loop-based mapping scheme that reflects optimizations from the binary to the high-level IR for the purpose of precisely placing performance annotations in the software and yielding accurate performance estimates. Experiments on instruction count show in average around 2% of error while conserving a considerable speedup compared to instruction set simulation.
What is morally salient about enhancement technologies?

The human enhancement debate typically centres on moral issues regarding changes in human nature, not on the means for these changes. We argue that one cannot grasp what is morally salient about human enhancement without understanding how technologies affect human action and practical reasoning. We present a minimalist conception of human agents as bounded practical reasoners. Then, we categorize different effects of technologies on our possibilities for action and our evaluation of these possibilities. For each, we discuss whether enhancement technologies have morally salient effects; which technologies show these effects; and whether these differ significantly from those of other, non-enhancement technologies. We conclude that enhancement technologies are morally salient in several respects, that not all enhancement technologies share all those morally salient respects, and that continuities with traditional technologies may be found in all morally salient respects.
Sob o céu da cidade: representações sociais da população em situação de rua no município de Araguari

A partir da imagem construída sobre tais pessoas e por elas muitas vezes
METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR IDENTIFYING ENTEROVIRUS

Certain embodiments of the invention include, but are not limited to PCR primer pairs, sequencing primers, and/or associated thermocycling protocols targeting a region identified by the inventors within the 5' untranslated region of enteroviruses for the purpose of identifying, subtyping, and/or classifying of virus in samples using nucleic acid sequencing. The sequencing procedures can use nucleic acid templates, such as cDNA or PCR amplicons, as a template for sequencing in medium to high throughput format that is cost effective and easily deployed to other clinical microbiology laboratories.
A Routing Protocol for Cognitive Radio Ad Hoc Networks Giving Consideration to Future Channel Assignment

Cognitive radio technology can be used to solve the problems of limited available spectrum and inefficient spectrum usage by adaptively changing transmission parameters. By utilizing CR technology for dynamic and distributed multi-hop networks, cognitive radio ad hoc networks can efficiently utilize free wireless resources. However, the routing protocols for cognitive radio CSMA/CA ad hoc networks have not been discussed seriously. An efficient protocol considering primary user flows and channel assignment incurred network connectivity issue in the route selection is still missing. In this paper, we propose AODV-cog, a cognitive routing protocol for CSMA/CA ad hoc networks based on AODV. AODV-cog chooses a route by considering the effect on the primary users, available channel bandwidth and link reliability. AODV-cog also takes in account of future channel utilization which is important but overlooked by existing works. AODV-cog switches channels for secondary user flows when network congestion is occurred. We use computer simulations to show the advantage of AODV-cog over existing alternatives.
Public perceptions of the seriousness of crime: Weighing the harm and the wrong

The seriousness of crime or ‘crime seriousness’ bears on at least four areas of criminal policy (sentencing, criminalization, crime control and prevention) but is poorly defined. After providing a novel conceptualization of crime seriousness, this article explores the logic – or normative philosophical principles – behind the public’s assessment of crime seriousness and considers how the public’s logic aligns with legal principles and policy requirements. A general population survey administered in 2014 in Belgium and eliciting 1278 valid responses indicates that the public’s logic is more moralist than consequentialist and raises doubts about the validity of public perceptions of crime seriousness as an indicator of crime seriousness for policy-making.
Synchronous diagnosis of colorectal malignancy and lymphoma

To perform case series from one centre over 9 years, and review of the literature. The synchronous diagnosis of colorectal malignancy and lymphoma is rare.Case note review of patients identified from clinical databases.Five patients were identified and findings discussed. In two patients colorectal malignancy staging CT scans identified pathological lymphadenopathy consistent with lymphoma. A further two patients had an incidental lymphoma on histological examination of the colorectal malignancy specimen. The fifth patient was found to have suspicious superior mesenteric lymph nodes at laparotomy. Histology confirmed two nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin's lymphomas, a lymphocytic-rich classical Hodgkin's lymphoma, a diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and a B-cell follicular lymphoma.There is a need for vigilance for the possibility of dual pathologies in all specialties.
ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSORS

An electrochemical sensor incorporates a ferrocenophane which is a compound with at least one bridging group covalently attached to and connecting the two cyclopentadiene rings associated with the same iron atom. This bridging group maybe tetramethylene. As compared to an equivalent sensor with ferrocene, the tolerance of elevated temperature is improved and so is the working life at ambient temperature.
Relative Deprivation, Poverty, and Subjective Health: JAGES Cross-Sectional Study

To evaluate the association between relative deprivation (lacking daily necessities) and subjective health in older Japanese adults, we performed a cross-sectional analysis using data from the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES). The data were obtained from functionally independent residents aged ≥65 years from 24 municipalities in Japan (n = 24,742). Thirteen items in three dimensions were used to evaluate relative deprivation of material conditions. Approximately 28% of older Japanese people indicated that they lacked some daily necessities (non-monetary poverty). A two-level Poisson regression analysis revealed that relative deprivation was associated with poor self-rated health (PR = 1.3-1.5) and depressive symptoms (PR = 1.5-1.8) in both men and women, and these relationships were stronger than those observed in people living in relative poverty (monetary poverty). The interaction effect between relative deprivation and relative poverty was not associated with poor health. As a dimension of the social determinants of health, poverty should be evaluated from a multidimensional approach, capturing not only monetary conditions but also material-based, non-monetary conditions.
Artificial Intelligence Based Platform for Remote Diagnosis and Treatment of Pet Dermatological Diseases: PETS@DERMI.CO

The entrepreneurial idea combines industrial research and experimental development into one of the fastest growing technological spheres — processing large amounts of data using artificial intelligence. The practical application is in veterinary medicine. As a result, we will create 2 main products: 1) big data processing technology, including imaging, with artificial intelligence applicable to digital health for animals and humans, and 2) prototype of an AI web-based system providing remote veterinary health services for domestic dermatological diseases (dogs and cats) — the system is unique worldwide. Subsequently, the prototype may also be modified for human health purposes. We will implement 2 activities: 1) Realising the market of the entrepreneurial idea — a multi-component initiative, including: recruitment of expert staff — 5; purchase of FTAs — 2 pcs.; development of 1 self-learning software for analysis and recognition of images for diagnosis of skin diseases; purchase of photo material with diagnosis for loading in the database — 1000; development of economic, financial and technical assessment and market research and marketing plan; research into patent purity and patent or utility model registration possibilities; participation in specialised forums. A working room will be rented. 2) Visualisation. The project will be implemented on the territory of Blagoevgrad. By its very nature, it is research and applied, falling within the ICT and Informatics thematic area of the ISS (big data, cloud technologies) and meets the EC’s definition of eco-innovation. The entrepreneur is a woman, under the age of 29, and a disabled person will be hired in the team. The project has a duration of 12 m, worth BGN 248708, of which the grant of BGN 198966.40 will be maintained sustainable employment of 4 persons. Estimated value of net sales revenue 251.30 % and estimated EBITDA value of 25.12 %.
Assisting in the adaptation to climate change of the urban systems of the cross-border area

The challenges posed by climate change in the urban environment are mainly due to sudden and intense rains, getting more frequent in the cross-border area. The excessive waterproofing of cities amplifies the negative impacts of these rains, contributing to the occurrence of flood disasters. ADAPT will provide the cross-border area with a joint plan to prevent and reduce risks brought on by climate change and urban floods based on the know-how created by some projects financed by PO IFM 07-13. ADAPT is a useful tool for the following: 1) management and governance, 2) strengthening the knowledge and skills of institutional actors and 3) civil society communications and involvement. The ADAPT Action Plan involves an innovative approach with partners co-creating and experimenting with integrated management and monitoring systems for the adaptation of cities to climate change. They thus contribute to reaching Europe 2020 targets COP 21, CSF 14-20 of the Cohesion Policy and Life 14-20, and to apply EU environmental and climate legislation. With ANCI Toscana’s coordination and supervision, these partners will carry out local pilot actions to improve the resilience of the project and cross-border area, for the urban areas involved in the cooperation present similar flood-related issues and intense meteorological phenomena. Furthermore, the ADAPT Action Plan and pilot actions can be good practices and guidance documents for all urban areas with climate profiles and morphological and socio-economic characteristics similar to those in the regions involved in the project. The above thanks to the joint standardisation of the project implementation process and procedures
Linking Consumer Perception of Store Image Using FANP

Both theoretical and practical efforts in store image often neglect the characteristics that have interactions and mutual influence among attributes or criteria, even in the stages of different brand life cycles. This study aims at creating a hierarchical framework for the store image managements. The analytical network process and fuzzy sets theory have been applied to both share of mind in store image and inherent interaction/inter-dependencies among diverse information resources. A real empirical application has been demonstrated for retailers. Both the theoretical and practical background of this paper have shown that fuzzy analytical network process can capture consumer’s perception existing incomplete and vague information for the mutual influence on attribute and criteria of the store image attributes.
Reforçar, Renovar e Ampliar Laços: o Odin Teatret em Cuba e no Uruguai no século XXI

Reforcar, Renovar e Ampliar Lacos: o Odin Teatret em Cuba e no Uruguai no seculo XXI – O Odin Teatret , fundado em Oslo em 1964 e estabelecido na Dinamarca desde 1966, comecou a tecer relacoes importantes com artistas latino-americanos a partir da segunda metade dos anos 1970, sobretudo durante suas diversas turnes alem-mar (de 1976 ate os dias de hoje). No artigo, atraves de dois estudos de caso (as turnes do Odin em Cuba, em 2002 e no Uruguai, em 2006), serao analisadas algumas caracteristicas dessa rede, ao mesmo tempo antiga e contemporânea, que permitiu aos performers dos dois continentes tornar suas aventuras teatrais mais solidas e duraveis por meio do compartilhamento de reflexoes e savoir-faire , bem como de formas de producao e de divulgacao alternativas.
Image-Based high-resolution in-silico modeling of total cardiac function

Advances in medical imaging have enabled unprecedented ability to image cardiac anatomy and function. So far these technologies have had relatively modest clinical impact as the analysis of such rich multi-modal datasets has proven challenging.
In silico models hold vast potential to better harness such datasets by enabling their integration into quantitative frameworks that can aid in gaining better mechanistic insight into cardiac function in health and disease, and thus paving the way towards optimal therapeutic strategies.

Our objective is to develop the most advanced biophysically detailed in-silico model of total electro-mechano-fluidic function of the heart.
This model will be parametrized, verified and used to study cause-effect relationships between flow and pressure and their impact upon pumping performance.
A novel set of features such as combined models of both heart and attached outflow vessels and the computational efficiency will provide a unique platform for translational research.

This ambitious endeavor is feasible only by combining the expertise of the applicant in modeling soft tissue mechanics and his supervisors in modeling electrophysiology (Gernot Plank, MUG) and blood flow (Shawn Shadden, UC Berkeley).
Clinical input and datasets for model parametrization and validation are provided by Titus Kühne (DHZ Berlin) and by clinical collaborators of Prof. Shadden at UCSF.
During the return-phase, the applicant will use the infrastructure of Prof. Plank’s lab and the large network of academic and industrial collaborations as an incubator for building up his own research group in computational hemodynamics. This is ideal in many regards, as the expertise of the applicant's group will be entirely orthogonal to the expertise in Prof. Plank's lab, thus promoting a fast pathway towards full indepence, and core expertise necessary for further developing and maintaining a highly complex computing environment is synergistically shared between the labs.
SKILL SELECTIVI T Y IN TRANSATLANTIC MIGRATION: THE CASE OF CANARY ISLANDERS IN CUBA

The skill composition of European migrants to the New World and their contribution to the human capital and institutional formation in destination countries are popular topics in economic history. This study assesses the skill composition of 19th century transatlantic migrants to Cuba. It finds that nearly half of the European immigrants originate from the Spanish province of the Canary Islands, which displays the lowest literacy and numeracy rates of Spain. Even within this province, those who left belonged to the least skilled section of the population. By promoting the influx of a cheap and poorly educated white workforce that replaced African slaves on their sugar estates, large landowners in Cuba contributed to the perpetuation of high economic, political and social inequality
METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A STRETCHABLE TEXTILE FABRIC ARTICLE

A method of manufacturing a stretchable textile, fabric article comprising the steps of: applying an uncured silicone elastomer (10) requiring UV radiation to trigger curing thereof to at least one portion (14) of a piece of textile fabric (12); exposing the uncured silicone elastomer (10) on the piece of textile fabric (12) to UV radiation; and curing the uncured silicone elastomer (10) to bond the silicone elastomer to the piece of textile fabric (12).
Carbon Footprint and Sustainability of Agricultural Production Systems in India

The agriculture sector, which accounts for about 52% of the total workforce despite a steady decline of its share in the gross domestic product (GDP), is still the largest economic sector that plays a significant role in the overall socio-economic development of India. Sustainability of agricultural production systems depends on their carbon (C) footprint and the C output-input ratio. Thus, the present study was conducted with the objectives to: (i) assess C emissions in relation to predominant agricultural systems in India; (ii) evaluate C-use efficiency of production systems; and (iii) determine the relative sustainability of agronomic production systems as determined by their C footprints. The data collated on C-based input into the soil for predominant agricultural and horticultural crops included the amounts of fertilizers (N, P, K), herbicides, and pesticides used for crops annually, cropland area, total production of each crop, water-management practices, energy used for different operations, and t...
Feasibility of thoracoscopic esophagectomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy

Introduction Minimally invasive esophagectomy has been increasingly accepted to treat esophageal cancer. In Japan, neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery has become the standard procedure for advanced esophageal cancer. A randomized control study has shown neoadjuvant chemotherapy's survival benefits, but it is unknown whether minimally invasive esophagectomy after chemotherapy is viable. This study investigated the feasibility of thoracoscopic esophagectomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Methods From a database of patients with esophageal cancer, 105 patients who had undergone thoracoscopic esophagectomy with radical lymphadenectomy were analyzed retrospectively. Among them, 51 patients had received neoadjuvant chemotherapy with 5-fluorouracil and cisplatin (NAC group). Their operative outcomes, including operative duration, blood loss, the number of dissected lymph nodes, and postoperative morbidity and mortality, were compared with those of 54 patients who underwent surgery without neoadjuvant chemotherapy (control group). The efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy was also assessed. Results The operating time in the NAC group was significantly longer than in the control group (543 vs 472 min, P < 0.001), but the blood loss was less (323 vs 528 mL, P < 0.001). Recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy was the most frequently observed complication in both groups (27% vs 32%, P = 0.65). No significant differences were observed in the frequency of postoperative complications. There was no mortality in either group. In the NAC group, 43 patients (84.3%) underwent curative resection, and response of more than two-thirds of the pathological tumor was achieved in 11 patients (21.6%), including complete response in one patient (2.0%). Conclusion Thoracoscopic esophagectomy following neoadjuvant chemotherapy could be safely adopted for patients with advanced esophageal cancer.