SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Towards more accessible and inclusive mobility solutions for european prioritised areas

The main objective of the INCLUSION project is to understand, assess and evaluate the accessibility and inclusiveness of transport solutions in European prioritised areas, identify gaps and unmet needs, propose and experiment with a range of innovative and transferable solutions, including ICT-enabled elements, ensuring accessible, inclusive and equitable conditions for all and especially vulnerable user categories.
INCLUSION will address a large set of case studies (at least 50) involving different forms of geographical areas and transport contexts, demographic categories, population groups and mobility solutions, providing concrete experiences from various European sites and pilot initiatives involving a variety of regulatory and business frameworks, supporting technologies, organisational and operational conditions.  Complementary to this, a number of innovative solutions will be concretely tried out and validated through real-life experiments (Innovation Pilot Labs) in a mix of urban, peri-/sub-urban and rural target areas in Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain and the UK, offering a variety of different transport environments, socio-economic contexts, cultural and geographical conditions.
Expected results include: an understanding of the main challenges affecting transport provision and accessibility in the different type of prioritised areas; a structured view highlighting the dependencies among spatial and environmental characteristics, populations segments and their mobility needs; in-depth examination of 10 innovative PT approaches and a wider catalogue of at least 40 promising cases contributing to more accessible, inclusive and equitable transport solutions, complemented by innovative solution components validated in real-life experiments; a set of recommendations  and an “option generator” for the development and deployment of mobility solutions addressing the needs of vulnerable user communities in European prioritised areas
Implementation of an innovative system for monitoring the state of the sea in climate change scenarios

The i-WaveNET project aims to create an innovative network of sea state observation based on the integration of different technologies, such as HF-radar, seismic sensors, sea level sensors, wave buoys, weather stations. Thanks to the project, the existing network of weather sensors and HF-Radar systems will be integrated with new installations at strategic points in the cross-border area. The data from the installation of the new instruments will be compared and made homogeneous in order to develop a Decisions Supporting System (DSS). This system will allow stakeholders (local and national authorities) to take the strategic decisions necessary for the mitigation of coastal risk linked to potentially catastrophic extreme events in the Area of the Strait of Sicily. Due to climate change, extreme weather-marine events that cause disasters have also intensified in the Strait of Sicily, thus raising the level of risk coming from the sea. The data of the various sea state detection networks currently in operation, both for those near the southern coast of Sicily and for those located near the coasts of Malta, are not exhaustive. The project therefore aims to carry out a cross-border system action useful to mitigate coastal risk.
Disrupting fine chemicals manufacturing with catalyst-coated tube reactors

Stoli Catalysts Ltd is an innovative UK award-winning innovative SME, a spin-out of University of
Warwick (UoW). Our team comprises of leading academics in the field of reaction engineering and
catalysis led by CEO with significant commercial experience and supported by two industrial experts.
Stoli Catalysts patented catalyst coating technology has the potential to halve the manufacturing costs
across the Fine Chemicals industry. It delivers high mass and heat transfer rates in reactions providing
higher reactor utilization and efficiency promising to disrupt this industry.
Stoli Catalysts’s coating technology can be applied to a wide range of catalysts covering more than 90%
of the needs of fine chemicals industry. The initial addressable market of €317 M comprises
manufacturers of fine chemicals (nutraceuticals, agrochemicals &amp; speciality chemicals).
Professor Evgeny Rebrov (founder) was awarded with 2 ERC grants, totalling €1,400,000, to develop,
validate, perform the feasibility study and demonstrate the market potential of his ground-breaking
technology: ERC Starting Grant 279867–RFMiFiCS “RF-enhanced micro processing for the fine chemicals
synthesis using catalysts supported on magnetic nanoparticles” and ERC Proof of Concept
693739–MiCARF “Multi-tubular Catalytic Reactor for Flexible Production of Fine Chemicals”.
Stoli Catalysts was supported to date by the Business Ready program of the UoW Science Park and
funding from Innovate UK, Warwick Ventures, Mercia Technologies PLC as well as from direct product
sales, in-kind contribution from industrial partners (DSM and Vapourtec) and consultancy projects.
The two ERC projects brought the innovation to TRL 7, and after obtaining promising results from the
feasibility study, we are applying for the SME Instrument PH2 funding to scale up the technology in the
industrial environment and reach TRL9.
INternacional.AVE - INTERNACIONALIZAÇÃO DE PRODUTOS E SERVIÇOS DE BASE TERRITORIAL

The INTERnational.AVE project seeks to survey and study the potential for internationalisation of existing and emerging locally based products and services in the Ave Region, rationalising and maximising the resources of the municipalities allocated to promote this economic sector.
Cyclical and linear timing modes in development

Organismal development requires proper timing of events such as cell fate choices, but the mechanisms that control temporal patterning remain poorly understood. In particular, we know little of the cyclical timers, or ‘clocks’, that control recurring events such as vertebrate segmentation or nematode molting. Furthermore, it is unknown how cyclical timers are coordinated with the global, or linear, timing of development, e.g. to ensure an appropriate number of cyclical repeats. We propose to elucidate the components, wiring, and properties of a prototypic developmental clock by studying developmental timing in the roundworm C. elegans. We build on our recent discovery that nearly 20% of the worm’s transcriptome oscillates during larval development – an apparent manifestation of a clock that times the various recurring events that encompass each larval stage. Our aims are i) to identify components of this clock using genetic screens, ii) to gain insight into the system’s architecture and properties by employing specific perturbations such as food deprivation, and iii) to understand the coupling of this cyclic clock to the linear heterochronic timer through genetic manipulations. To achieve our ambitious goals, we will develop tools for mRNA sequencing of individual worms and for their developmental tracking and microchamber-based imaging. These important advances will increase temporal resolution, enhance signal-to-noise ratio, and achieve live tracking of oscillations in vivo. Our combination of genetic, genomic, imaging, and computational approaches will provide a detailed understanding of this clock, and biological timing mechanisms in general. As heterochronic genes and rhythmic gene expression are also important for controlling stem cell fates, we foresee that the results gained will additionally reveal regulatory mechanisms of stem cells, thus advancing our fundamental understanding of animal development and future applications in regenerative medicine.
Crossing the border - rediscovering a common space

The project aims primarily at fostering the overcoming of cultural barriers, ethnic, religious, linguistic, economic, political diversity, to build a strong European identity that can be shared by the young generations in a peaceful growth open to cooperation. To this end, the project offers several meeting opportunities to the students. The project is structured in three work sections. The first regards History and Memory. It is a search to rediscover a common space on both sides of the border in view of the shaping of a new identity in the EU context. This search allows for a detailed analysis of the dynamics of the social, cultural and economic context in which the young find themselves today. The aim is to investigate the attitude of the youth towards history. The second deals with the issue of Literary and Artistic Expression. The activities envisaged are historical - literary as well as artistic-urban. The period under consideration spans from the Thirties to the aftermath of the Second World War. Lastly the project deals with Expressive and theatre activities. This part is structured in two phases. “I viaggi di Marco” (“Marco’s journeys”) are guided readings performed by the students. There follows the preparation of a theatre rendition, inspired by Marco Polo’s voyages. In the second phase, “Raccontare il confine”(“Narrating the Border”) , the students dwell on the perception of the border, on the cultural aspects of the territory. The project ends with a collection on paper of the writings by the students on the issue with contributions from the guides-teachers and the cultural mediator.
Novel antiviral activity of mung bean sprouts against respiratory syncytial virus and herpes simplex virus −1: an in vitro study on virally infected Vero and MRC-5 cell lines

New sources for discovering novel antiviral agents are desperately needed. The current antiviral products are both expensive and not very effective.The antiviral activity of methanol extract of mung bean sprouts (MBS), compared to Ribavarin and Acyclovir, on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and Herpes Simplex virus -1 (HSV-1) was investigated using cytotoxicity, virus yield reduction, virucidal activity, and prophylactic activity assays on Vero and MRC-5 cell lines. Moreover, the level of antiviral cytokines, IFNβ, TNFα, IL-1, and IL-6 was assessed in MBS-treated, virally infected, virally infected MBS-treated, and control groups of MRC-5 cells using ELISA.MBS extract showed reduction factors (RF) 2.2 × 10 and 0.5 × 10(2) for RSV and HSV-1, respectively. The 2 h incubation virucidal and prophylactic selectivity indices (SI) of MBS on RSV were 14.18 and 12.82 versus Ribavarin SI of 23.39 and 21.95, respectively, and on HSV-1, SI were 18.23 and 10.9 versus Acyclovir, 22.56 and 15.04, respectively. All SI values were >10 indicating that MBS has a good direct antiviral and prophylactic activities on both RSV and HSV-1. Moreover, interestingly, MBS extract induced vigorously IFNβ, TNFα, IL-1, and IL-6 cytokines in MRC-5 infected-treated group far more than other groups (P < 0.05) and induced TNFα and IL-6 in treated group more than infected group (P < 0.05).MBS extract has potent antiviral and to a lesser extent, prophylactic activities against both RSV and HSV-1, and in case of HSV-1, these activities were comparable to Acyclovir. Part of the underlying mechanism(s) of these activities is attributed to MBS potential to remarkably induce antiviral cytokines in human cells. Hence, we infer that MBS methanol extract could be used as such or as purified active component in protecting and treating RSV and HSV-1 infections. More studies are needed to pinpoint the exact active components responsible for the MBS antiviral activities.
DYEING WARP YARNS WITH LEUCOINDIGO FOAM

The present invention relates to a process for dyeing cellulosic warp yarns with indigo by applying a leucoindigo foam to the warp yarns and subsequently oxidizing the leucoindigo to indigo, wherein the warp yarns are led through an entry opening into a sealed foam chamber and have leucoindigo foam applied to them therein before they reemerge from the foam chamber through an exit opening, the longitudinal tension of the warp yarns being closed loop controlled such that they are in a state of free suspension within the foam chamber.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A PLURALITY OF USERS

A recommendation system is disclosed that generates recommendations for one or more items based on the combined preferences of a number of individuals. The disclosed recommender initially identifies the individuals that are present, and thereafter generates a recommendation score based on the combined preferences of each user. In one implementation, a recommendation score is first computed for each individual, before a combined recommendation score is computed for the entire group. The combined recommendation score, C, can be computed, for example, using an average or a weighted average.
SELF TAPPING SPRAY NOZZLE FOR VEHICLE VENTILATION SYSTEM

A self tapping spray nozzle (10) for use in a vehicle ventilation system is preferably made of stainless steel. The spray nozzle has a neck (12) with an internal channel (34) and threads (17) cut into its outside surface. A wedge at a thirty degree angle, having sharpened edges is at the top of the neck. At least one port (14, 15) extends from the channel to the outside surface of the neck. A collar (13) with a plurality of sides (19) encompasses the circumference of the neck at its bottom. One side of the collar is aligned with the port to help align the port in a desired direction.
Temporal Trends in Mortality after Coronary Artery Revascularization in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease

Recent studies that have assessed the comparative effectiveness between coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) that have included analyses of temporal trends in mortality have noted mixed results.We conducted an observational longitudinal cohort study of all adults with ESRD undergoing CABG or PCI within Kaiser Permanente Northern California. The primary predictor, index period of revascularization, was categorized into 3 periods: 1996-1999 (reference), 2000-2003, and 2004-2008, with the primary outcome being 3-year all-cause mortality. A multivariable Cox regression model with the assumption of independent censoring was used to determine the adjusted relative risk of the primary predictor.Among 1015 ESRD patients, 3-year mortality showed no significant change in the 2000-2003 period but was lower during the 2004-2008 period with an adjusted hazard ratio of 0.66 (95% confidence interval: 0.49-0.88; trend test p = 0.01). No change in 30-day mortality was noted. Further adjustment for receipt of medications at baseline and after revascularization did not materially affect risk estimates. No significant interactions were observed between the type of revascularization (CABG or PCI) and the period of the index revascularization.Among a high-risk cohort of patients with ESRD and coronary artery disease within Kaiser Permanente Northern California who were referred for coronary revascularization by either CABG or PCI, the relative risk of mortality in the 2004-2008 period decreased by 34% compared with the 1996-1999 period, with the benefit primarily in the decrease in late mortality.
In vitro tuberization of glory lily (Gloriosa superba L.)

Gloriosa superba L., a climber belonging to the family, Colchicaceae is a high value medicinal plant cultivated in Tamil Nadu. Colchicine is one major tropalone alkaloids of medicinal importance which cures gout, cancer, rheumatism. Vegetative propagation through V or L shaped tubers is a commonly followed practice but is considered slow with poor multiplication ratio of 1: 1 every year. The cost involved towards planting material (800 kg of tubers/acre) alone accounts to 2.0 lakhs at Rs. 250 per kg of tuber prevailing for the last three years. In this context, a suitable protocol for in vitro tuberisation using non-dormant tubers of Gloriosa superba L. on Murashige and Skoog medium supplemented with various concentrations growth regulators have been reported in the present study. Sprouted tuber node explants were sterilized with 70% ethanol for 30 s followed by 60 s in HgCl2 which reduced the contamination percentage (8.00%). MS medium supplemented with 4.0 mgL-1BAP and 1.0 mgL-1 NAA recorded the highest response for primary tuber (100%) and secondary tuber (100%) formation. This also recorded the maximum number of tuber (1.77) from single explants. GA3 (1.0 mgL-1) was observed to be vital for the elongation of shoot whereas, IAA (1.0 mgL-1) in combination with IBA (0.5 mgL-1) was effective for induction of roots on MS medium.

	 

	Key words: Glory lily, ms medium, tuber node, shooting, rooting, primary tubers.
The Pb isotopic record of historical to modern human lead exposure

Human teeth and bones incorporate trace amounts of lead (Pb) from the local environment during growth and remodeling. Anthropogenic activities have caused changes in the natural Pb isotopic background since historical times and this is reflected in the Pb isotopes of historical European teeth. Lead mining and use increased exponentially during the last century and the isotopic compositions of modern human teeth reflect the modern anthropogenic Pb. USA teeth show the most radiogenic Pb and Australian teeth show the least radiogenic Pb, a result of different Pb ores used in the two regions. During the last century the Australian Pb was exported to Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa, resulting in swamping of the local environmental Pb signal by the imported Pb. As a result, the modern human teeth in Europe show a significant drop to lower isotopic values compared with historical times. Similarly, modern human teeth in other regions of the world show similar Pb isotopic ratios to modern European teeth reflecting the Pb imports. The specific pattern of human Pb exposure allows us to use the Pb isotopic signal recorded in the skeleton as a geo-referencing tool. As historical European teeth show a distinct Pb signal, we can identify early European skeletal remains in the New World and likely elsewhere. In modern forensic investigations we can discriminate to some extent Eastern Europeans from Western and Northern Europeans. Australians can be identified to some extent in any region in the world, although there is some overlap with Western European individuals. Lead isotopes can be used to easily identify foreigners in the USA, as modern USA teeth are distinct from any other region of the world. By analogy, USA individuals can be identified virtually in any other region of the world.
E-trasporti

«Ce projet fait partie du plan CLIP»: E-transport vise à mettre en place un système de transport favorisant le partage en utilisant l’infomobilité comme outil innovant pour améliorer l’accessibilité et l’inclusion sociale.
Differentiation in the Quality of the Financial Audit Service in Mexico

The objective of this paper of investigation tries to demonstrate empirically the reason that the existence of a high concentration in the market for financial auditing services in Mexico can be explained by the hypothesis of differentiation in the quality of service, concluding that the election of an auditor with reputation may be a determining factor of decision for certain companies that demand financial audit services with a quality that is higher than the legally required by auditing standards, a high quality of the service which provides accuracy, certainty and credibility on its financial statements and that is perceptible by third party interested users.
Anticaries Activity of <i>Usnea pictoides</i> G. Awasthi -A macrolichen from Western Ghats of Karnataka, India

The present study was conducted to determine anticaries activity of solvent extracts of a macrolichen Usnea pictoides G. Awasthi (Parmeliaceae)  collected at Mullayanagiri, Western Ghats of Chikmagalur district,  Karnataka, India. The lichen material was sequentially extracted using solvents viz., petroleum ether, ethyl acetate, chloroform and methanol in a soxhlet assembly. Anticaries activity of solvent extracts was determined against four clinical isolates of Streptococcus mutans (recovered from dental caries subjects) by Agar well diffusion assay. All solvent extracts were effective against the clinical isolates. High inhibitory potential was observed in case of chloroform extract. Thin layer chromatogram showed the presence of Usnic acid. Inhibitory effect could be ascribed to the bioactive secondary   metabolites, mainly Usnic acid present in the lichen. Purification of bioactive principles and determination of their anticaries activity are to be conducted.
Partial Order Pruning: For Best Speed/Accuracy Trade-Off in Neural Architecture Search

Achieving good speed and accuracy trade-off on a target platform is very important in deploying deep neural networks in real world scenarios. However, most existing automatic architecture search approaches only concentrate on high performance. In this work, we propose an algorithm that can offer better speed/accuracy trade-off of searched networks, which is termed "Partial Order Pruning". It prunes the architecture search space with a partial order assumption to automatically search for the architectures with the best speed and accuracy trade-off. Our algorithm explicitly takes profile information about the inference speed on the target platform into consideration. With the proposed algorithm, we present several Dongfeng (DF) networks that provide high accuracy and fast inference speed on various application GPU platforms. By further searching decoder architectures, our DF-Seg real-time segmentation networks yield state-of-the-art speed/accuracy trade-off on both the target embedded device and the high-end GPU.
Relación entre la ansiedad y la depresión con los parámetros de adecuación de la diálisis: un estudio exploratorio en Paraguay

Los pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica pueden presentar depresión y ansiedad, lo que podría dificultar el manejo de la patología renal. El objetivo de esta investigación fue evaluar la relación entre ansiedad, depresión y los parámetros de adecuación de la diálisis. Este fue un estudio observacional, descriptivo de asociación cruzada, de corte transverso, temporalmente prospectivo, y de carácter exploratorio. Se midieron variables sociodemográficas, clínicas, psicopatológicas (ansiedad y depresión, a través de Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) y de adecuación a la diálisis (depuración tiempo/volumen, Kt/V; porcentaje de reducción de la urea, PRU; recirculación del acceso vascular, calcio, fósforo, producto calcio por fósforo, hemoglobina y hematocrito). Se utilizó estadística descriptiva, además de chi cuadrado, t de Student y ANOVA de un factor, según sea el caso, para buscar asociaciones. La significancia estadística quedó establecida en p&lt;0,005. 46 pacientes fueron incluidos en el estudio, 61 % eran hombres. El 13 % calificó como un problema clínico de ansiedad y el 6,5 % como uno de depresión. La ansiedad se relacionó con los valores del hematocrito (p&lt;0,05), mientras que la depresión se relacionó con el hematocrito y la hemoglobina (p&lt;0,05). Se encontró relación entre el sexo femenino y la presencia de ansiedad (p&lt;0,05). No se encontraron asociaciones entre psicopatología y otros parámetros de adecuación de la diálisis. Esta investigación, al ser la primera de su tipo en el país, permite abrir posibilidades de investigación futuras, que puedan profundizar en la salud mental de los pacientes con enfermedad renal.