SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Public AuthoritieS Supporting low-cArbon Growth in European maritime border regions

By their geography, straits of Europe are at the heart of maritime border regions. As important passage points, they concentrate flows and activities, resulting in an important carbon pressure. Not only straits’ hinterlands do not always benefit from the international maritime flows in terms of local economic development, but their populations directly suffer from carbon emissions of these flows and their related in-land activities and traffic, on which local authorities have very limited control. The maritime border is a direct obstacle to the development of efficient and integrated low-carbon strategies to prevent further pollution in straits.
Cross-border cooperation maritime programmes (INTERREG A) are the main policy instruments encouraging the development of integrated approaches over maritime borders, but the cross-cutting low-carbon challenge is often underestimated. Therefore, the objective of this project is to increase the consideration for the cross-cutting low-carbon challenge within 5 maritime border areas (9 EU regions and 1 non-EU region) by impacting 5 cross-border cooperation  maritime programmes and one regional policy. A particular attention will be given to identifying the way cross-border cooperation is managed, to integrating specific consideration for the low-carbon challenge within the different priorities of  each programme.
The project partners will work with the managing and governing authorities of the cross-border cooperation maritime programmes to ensure an actual policy change by 2019. Local stakeholders participating in cross-border initiatives will be involved in the activities of the project, to bring their territorial expertise and introduce a lasting territorial change through renewed approaches that will benefit to the partner regions' population.
Decoupling during continental collision and intra-plate deformation

Abstract Fundamental aspects of mountain building such as the dominant deformation mechanism, strain localisation, and topography development in response to the presence of decoupling zones, either along boundaries of weak and strong lithospheres or within weak domains of continental lithosphere, are studied by analogue lithospheric models. Scenarios are investigated where a weak part of the lithosphere is bordered on either side by stronger lithospheres. Geometries of the weak zone vary from box- to wedge- to graben shaped representing lateral strength variations as a consequence of earlier deformation phases. The rheologic and geometric configuration at the onset of shortening is therefore considered as representative for continental collision and intra-plate settings. The modelling results show that the geometric and topographic evolution of mountain belts through time is sensitive to the presence of decoupling horizons along plate or tectonic boundaries. This is because the decoupled boundaries localise strain, control the dominant deformation mechanism and hence the locus of uplift and subsidence. Accordingly decoupled boundaries favour deformation by thrusting and particularly, in the case of an initially wedge-shaped weak zone, the development of mountain belts with overall triangular shape. In contrast, lithospheres with coupled boundaries dominantly deform by buckling irrespective of the initial geometry of the weak zone. As this deformation mechanism affects all model domains it produces a distinguishable pattern of uplift and subsidence controlled by buckling. Strong decoupling at mid-crustal levels within the weak zone favours vertical strain partitioning and the formation of plateau shaped mountains. The modelling results suggest that natural collisional systems should respond to an increase in plate coupling through time by widespread uplift of the mountain belt including its foreland basins, which were formerly created under decoupled conditions. Due to the absence of decoupling zones, like plate contacts, weak domains in intra-plate settings are predicted to deform dominantly by buckling.
Cascade Control of a Pneumatic Servo Positioning System Using Neural Networks

This paper deals with the nonlinear control of pneumatic servo positioners. It is proposed the use of a neural network technique associated with a nonlinear cascade control strategy, as a means of bypassing strong difficulties common to the practical implementation of model based strategies in pneumatic systems control. Such difficulties are associated to the precise plant identification that, in the case of pneumatic servo positioners, is usually very complex and hard to find. The experimental results of position tracking control presented in the paper allow us to conclude that the neural network technique applied in this work can avoid the need of execution of time expensive experiments usually required to perform precise identification of the plant characteristics used in model based control strategies for pneumatic servo positioners.
COastal Management and MOnitoring Network for tackling marine litter in Mediterranean sea

Marine litter is quickly becoming one of the main pollution sources of the Mediterranean Sea, with negative consequences for living marine organisms, marine ecosystems, human health and coastal activities, including tourism and fisheries. Combating the issue of marine litter requires a global effort at basin level through a multi-institutional and multi-stakeholder approach that tackles the different and competing environmental, economic, social, cultural and recreational drivers that can affect marine ecosystems. The COMMON project will apply the Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) principles to the challenge of marine litter, improving knowledge of the phenomenon, enhancing the environmental performance of 5 pilot coastal areas in Italy, Tunisia and Lebanon, and engaging local stakeholders in marine litter management.
Alexander Golovin (1939–2013)

On Wednesday, December 4, 2013 our friend and colleague Alexander Golovin, professor of mechanical engineering at Bauman Moscow State Technical University within the Bauman School on TMM, passed away in his home in Moscow. Alexander was born on March 3, 1939. He graduated as amechanical engineer at the Bauman School in 1962. He became an assistant professor there in 1968 and an associate professor in 1977. After having obtained his Ph. D in 1993 he became a full professor. He had a great passion for mountain climbing asmaster of this sport since his youth and he climbed successfully severalmountains. In 1988hewas, for example, a member of a group of five mountaineers that reached the top of Peak “7495”, the highest peak of the former Soviet Union and also the highest point of Tajikistan. Alexander published several books and many papers in scientific journals on design, kinematics, dynamics, and history of mechanisms. Several inventions and machine designs carry his name. Since the end of the 1990s Alexander enthusiastically participated in the activities of IFToMM (International Federation for the Promotion ofMechanism andMachine Science). Hewas particularly active in IFToMMPermanent Commission for History of MMS as amember from 1999 to 2007, when he left the seat to a younger colleague, but keeping interest and contacts with the commission. In 2005 he organized a very successful workshop on the History of Mechanism and Machine Science (HMMS) in Moscow and he contributed to all symposia on HMMS. With Valentin Tarabarin he published in 2007 a book in the Springer series on HMMS on the impressive collection of models ofmechanisms that the Bauman School possesses.With his help we discovered several aspects of the rich Russian history onmechanical engineering, he transmitted us the enthusiasm onmodels of mechanisms and also in discovering hidden parts of history of mechanisms. Hewas one of themost active members of the Permanent Commission for History of MMS by participating directly and bringing his students and collaborators at all the initiatives of the commission: events, meetings, and
Anatomical distribution and biochemical composition of urolithiasis in Kano, northern Nigeria

Urinary lithiasis disorder is one of the oldest disorders known to man yet the anatomic locations of urolithiasis and the chemical compositions vary from one geographic location to another. This study therefore analyzed the anatomic location of urolithiasis and their chemical composition in a sudano-sahelian tropical region. All Urolithiasis extracted from or passed by patients attending Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital, Abubakar Imam Urology centre and Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital within the period of four years (2000-2003) were collected, their anatomic locations documented, and analyzed for chemical composition by chemical method. Urolithiasis occur in males six fold more than in females. On the whole the lower urinary stones consisted of 55.7%, while the upper urinary stone was 44.3% of the total urolithiasis extracted (p&gt;0.05). The most frequent anatomic site for all urolithiasis is the urinary bladder (38.6%) followed by ureteric lithiasis (21.4%). Renal stone is more frequent than stones excreted in the urine, 17.1% and 16% respectively. Both urethral and gall gladder lithiasis presented with equal frequency of 8%. Calcium was present in 86.2% of the stones analyzed. Urate and magnesium were not components of all the urethral lithiasis analyzed. Urolithiasis was rare over the age of 65years. Frequency of composite analytes in the stones is presented. The lower urinary calculi were commonest in this centre than the upper urinary calculi and the chemical composition of urological calculi is similar to those reported in other parts of Nigeria.Keywords: Urinary lithiasis, biochemical composition and distribution, calculi and stone formations
Electronic-Photonic integrated quantum simulator platform

EPIQUS aims to demonstrate a cheap, easy-to-use, performant Quantum Simulator (QS) based on full integration of silicon
nitride photonics with silicon electronics. The core objective of EPIQUS is to set a cornerstone technology – demonstrate the
first breakthrough device - which will simulate quantum mechanical problems in a compact device operating at ambient
temperatures.
Our vision is to develop a Quantum Simulator by bringing onto a unique semiconductor platform the mature silicon microelectronic (CMOS, digital) and the silicon nitride quantum micro-photonic functionalities. Within EPIQUS we will develop a 3D-integrated
quantum simulator hardware, where (1) a photonic quantum interference circuit, hosting (1a) scalable entangled photon sources (pumped by a NIR pulsed diode laser to produce on-chip photon pairs via nonlinear four wave mixing), (1b) the state preparation stage and (1c) the 16 qubit reconfigurable quantum interference circuit, will be monolithically integrated on the same Si chip with (2) scalable arrays of single photon avalanche detectors (Silicon SPADs) operating at ~ 850nm and at room temperatures. Around this, our consortium will build an integrated system, in which on the “software level” a quantum algorithm will sustain the quantum simulation results from the hardware. In this last, a custom Analog chip will control the QS module by managing the pulsed pump laser, phase shifters (needed to reconfigure the QS) and the SPADs in order to control actively the quantum optical circuit. Finally, the output data will be handled by the digital chip to feed the software algorithm. EPIQUS will envision scalability up to 50 qubits using the proposed breakthrough technology.
The EPIQUS consortium will be based on several groups from EU countries and one non-EU partner with diverse expertise,
ranging from material, device, photonic and electronic circuit engineering, microfabrication technology, quantum optics and spectroscopy, information technologies.
Τerritorial impact of the motorways of the sea in the Εastern Μediterranean Βasin

The project MoS.Med.IA will analyse the impact of MoS on the urban and territorial systems of the Mediterranean regions in order to provide policy makers with wide-reaching economic and territorial information to evaluate Project TEN-T n. 21, which has become one of the main tools for the realization of the European Neighborhood Policy, following the document presented by the High Level Group (President L. de Palacio, 2005). The operational objectives and tools for project implementation are the creation of a Network and Observatory to monitor the economic and territorial interactions between MoS and the urban/territorial systems of the Mediterranean Regions with the support of an Agency that will disseminate the project results. The project MoS.Med.IA and, in general, the Motorways of the Sea (MoS) initiatives are based on Project 21 of the TEN-T programme. These projects concentrate on a wide range of issues related to transport, intermodality and logistics. In particular this project is designed to investigate the effects that MoS will have on territorial and urban systems in the Mediterranean regions and provide decision-makers with the required economic and territorial information to implement the TEN-T 21 project and expand even further towards southern Mediterranean countries. Specific goals and actions include: The creation of a permanent Observatory (an open network for data collection and monitoring) that will eventually include all EU and non-EU Mediterranean regions (NUTS 1 & 2). The network will identify, model and monitor economic and territorial interactions between MoS and the urban/territorial regions. In this context, MoS is understood to include harbour and related logistical infrastructures, fully integrated with highway, railway and airport networks, and permanently connected by shipping lines. All data and analyses will be based on a geographical information system (GIS); An Agency will be established to disseminate project results and other pertinent information to network partners, regional/local administrations and transport operators. The objective is to promote MoS to direct and indirect beneficiaries and improve their awareness on the economic and territorial benefits of MoS. The network will continue to function after the project has completed its goals and partners will continue to raise funds for promotional and advertising activities. Project deliverables include: • Mediterranean Observatory and Agency • Reports on MoS projects financed by national and community funds • Studies on the interactions between MoS and the urban/territorial systems of the Mediterranean regions • Geographical information system • Network web site • Information sharing & monitoring workshops and a final convention to launch the Observatory.
An evaluation of the anticorrosion properties of the spinel nanopigment-filled epoxy composite coatings applied on the steel surface

Abstract MnAl 2 O 4 nanopigment was synthesized through co-precipitation method. The composition and morphology of the pigment were investigated by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscope. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and linear polarization techniques were utilized to investigate the corrosion inhibition performance of the pigment. Scanning electron microscope (equipped by energy dispersive spectroscopy) was utilized in order to evaluate the surface morphology and composition of the steel samples exposed to the solutions without and with nano-MnAl 2 O 4 pigment. Solubility of nano-MnAl 2 O 4 pigment in the 3.5 wt% NaCl solution was evaluated by inductively coupled plasma test method. Results obtained from X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that nano-MnAl 2 O 4 pigment was synthesized successfully. Results obtained from inductively coupled plasma and electrochemical measurements showed that nano-MnAl 2 O 4 pigment could significantly reduce the corrosion rate of the steel sample immersed in the 3.5 wt% NaCl solution through releasing inhibitive species. Epoxy nanocomposite coatings containing 3 wt% Al 2 O 3 and MnAl 2 O 4 nanoparticles were produced. The epoxy nanocomposites were applied on the steel surface and then their corrosion protection properties were evaluated by EIS. Results showed that the MnAl 2 O 4 nanopigment filled coating showed higher corrosion resistance than the coating loaded with Al 2 O 3 nanoparticle.
LATTICE GIRDER FOR A WEATHER PROTECTION ROOF, AND WEATHER PROTECTION ROOF HAVING MULTIPLE LATTICE GIRDERS

The present invention relates to a lattice girder for holding a protective tarpaulin, which serves as a roof skin, of a weather protection roof, to which lattice girder there is fastened an assembly walkway which provides access for an assembly worker.
IMPROVED ROTOTRANSLATION MECHANISM OF A SHUTTER OF A CONTAINMENT ELEMENT

A rototranslation mechanism of at least one shutter (102) in a containment element (103) wherein, between the at least one shutter (102) and a portion of the containment element (103)., at least three connection elements (11, 33, 34) are arranged pivoted at their ends, the at least one shutter (102) being movable in a rototranslating manner between a closed position of the containment element (103) flush with lateral walls (101) of such element (103), wherein the rototranslation mechanism (10, 30) is entirely housed in the containment element (103), and an open position in which the at least one shutter (102) is in a parallel and lateral position such to completely free the opening of the containment element (103).
Assessing the Administrative Sanctions Regime for Insider Trading in China: An Empirical Approach

Abstract The Chinese Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has significantly revised its overall market supervision framework over the last two decades. China’s insider trading laws, however, remain broad and abstract, while most enforcement measures take place inside a black box. These circumstances have led to an unpredictable and ineffective enforcement regime. This article examines all administrative sanctions cases from 2000 to 2013 in order to examine the CSRC’s actual enforcement practices. This data shows that the agency has a history of inconsistent enforcement, which stands as a warning against the consequences of unpredictable regulation. Moreover, it argues that the Commission’s current approach to recognizing illegal gains is both unreasonable and illegal, and that the CSRC has failed to adequately enforce actions for loss evasion cases. By adjusting enforcement policy to take these considerations into account, the CSRC would significantly improve the efficacy of the sanctions regime in China.
Using network science to study children’s conceptual development

Concepts are mental representations that organize experience. They are the building blocks of ideas (e.g.,  the thought “birds are animals” requires the knowledge of both the concepts “birds” and the concept “animal”). They enable inductive reasoning and predictive inferences which guide behavior and explanation.  Some concepts are already present in infancy. These early concepts are richer than previously thought. However, much of the abstract and sophisticated concepts that make human cognition so special (e.g., scientific concepts) are not present at birth. Thus one of the most exciting challenges in psychology is to understand how abstract concepts develop. Much of the abstract concepts that form the basis of our ability to organize the world and make inferences (e.g. “animal”,  “artefact”,  “alive beings”)  have non-observable shared properties (e.g., a cat and a flower are perceptually quite different, but both belong to the concept alive beings). Thus, the refinement of abstract concepts requires access to cultural cues, mostly via language, which provide information beyond what can be obtained through the senses.,,  The goal of this project is to explore how  children’s conceptual development can benefit form the language they hear around them. To capture the complexity of the linguistic input as well as the children developing conceptual knowledge, I use  methods from the growing field of dynamic networks. I will carry out my research at the Institute of Complex Systems, Paris Île-de-France (ISC-PIF). I will also use the model to provide insights about how scientific concepts can be taught efficiently at school. To this end, I will collaborate with experts in science education at the secondment foundation La Main à La pâte (LAMAP), which is the leading French NGO in developing and  promoting best practices in science education.
The epistemic and dynamic aspects of polarization.

Group polarization is a collective phenomenon that typically occurs when an initial tendency of individual group members toward a given direction is enhanced following group discussion. For example, a group of members of the same party will get more convinced of their opinion after an internal debate. The most convincing explanation provided for polarization by social psychologists is based on Persuasive Arguments Theory. The explanation holds that individuals become more convinced of their view when they hear novel and persuasive arguments in favor of their position. Therefore group discussion causes an individual to shift in a given direction to the extent that the discussion exposes that individual to persuasive arguments favoring that direction. However, the exact mechanisms by which this process unfolds are still unclear. The main aim of the EDAPOL project is to unveil the deep structure of the process of information  flow and opinion change that generates polarization in a group. To this end, two main tools are combined: argumentation frameworks (AF) – mostly used in artificial intelligence – and logics of information change (LIC) – developed by logicians. The combination of such analytical tools allows to model the knowledge base of an individual (AF), its modification by the successive steps of information exchange (LIC) and, subsequently, to analyze all critical points where polarization can arise in a debate. Understanding polarization on a rigorous basis meets an important societal challenge in the era of social media. Indeed, virtual online discussion witnesses a more pronounced tendency for groups to polarize towards opposite directions than face to face discussions, with a detrimental impact on the associated life of our society. The project will widen Dr. Proietti skillset and provide an important added value towards Dr. Proietti's professional aim of becoming a distinguished researcher in the area of logical research applied to social sciences.
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