SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Highly efficient non-standard solar modules manufactured through an automated, reconfigurable mass production processes delivering 30% reduction in costs

STILORMADE will validate an innovative technology platform (developed by S’Tile) for the design and manufacture
of customized (non-standard) photovoltaic modules achieving >18% module efficiency with tailored mode of
operation (current and voltage), >99% production reproducibility, operational thermal (environmental) stability, and
mechanical flexibility; at a production cost of <€0.7/Watt. Such advancements represent a >50% power (efficiency)
improvement compared to existing custom modules at >30% lower costs. The design freedoms enabled by the
STILORMADE platform empower product designers to fully integrate customized PV systems into their product
architectures with beautiful / stylised aesthetic appeal and without compromising performance or cost. Flexible
automated production processes enable the platform to rapidly reconfigure to the needs of niche markets enabling
rapid growth through mass customisation. Cell and module design and simulation software developed by TU-Wien
will be upgraded to enable faster design and optimisation of custom modules meeting unique client requirements. The
customised modules will be integrated into two product applications (Building Integrated Photovoltaics and Solar Street
Lighting) representing two of the largest markets for non-standard solar cells and validated at market replication sites
in Spain, Israel and France. Market replication results will be demonstrated to over300 potential users (manufacturers
of solar street lighting products, architects, construction companies, etc…) and stakeholders to accelerate market takeup
and exploitation. This will enable the consortium to capture ~1.5% of the €7 billion global customised modules
market five years after commercialisation, translating to consortium revenues of over €200m and a >66 fold return
on investment.
OLITA ANDREA SURVEYOR

THE ACTIVITY CARRIED OUT IS THAT OF THE SURVEYOR, CONCERNS THE DRAFTING OF EXPERT REPORTS FOR LEGAL TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES ON BEHALF OF PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS AND THE COURT OF GENOA, THE DRAFTING OF PROJECTS AND SPECIFICATIONS WORKS AND CADASTRAL ACTIVITIES, SURVEYS OF BUILDINGS AND URBAN AREAS, AS WELL AS REAL ESTATE VALUATIONS ALSO ACCORDING TO THE IVS. IT ALSO INCLUDES THE DRAFTING OF BEES, RESEARCH AND VERIFICATIONS FOR THE STATE OF REAL ESTATE DEGRADATION FOR REASONS OF INCONSISTENCY OF THE CASING WITH GENERATION OF CONDENSES AND SIMILAR PROBLEMS. THE ACTIVITY BEGAN IN 1995 AND HAS EVOLVED OVER TIME ADDRESSING THE VARIOUS ECONOMIC CRISES THAT HAVE AFFECTED SOCIETY. THE INSTRUMENTATION IS DATED AND NEEDS A REVISION WITH ANOTHER MORE SUITABLE FOR COMPUTERISATION, IN ORDER TO BE MORE COMPETITIVE AND TIMELY ON THE MARKET. THERE ARE FREQUENT MEETINGS BETWEEN TECHNICIANS, CLIENTS AND LAWYERS, MEETINGS THAT TO DATE WILL NECESSARILY HAVE TO BE HELD IN CONFERENCE-CALL FOR WHICH TODAY THE STUDY IS POORLY
Application of Spherical Near-Field uncertainty analysis to positioner design

Several methods have been proposed to characterize potential sources of Spherical Near-Field measurement uncertainties, including simulated, empirical, and analytical studies[1][2][3][4]. One of the goals of such work is to understand the degree to which the measured results of a given system should be trusted. Another important benefit can be obtained by applying uncertainty analysis during system design to achieve better performance in the realized system. This paper shows how a Roll over Azimuth positioning system was analyzed to determine the major mechanical contributors to uncertainty in a W-band Spherical Near-Field system. The results of the analysis were used to target specific improvements to components of the positioning system. These changes resulted in better measurements at minimal incremental cost, yet without resorting to the expense of high accuracy position feedback. The relationship between the primary mechanical sources of uncertainty and the quality of the Spherical Near-Field measurement is described. This example illustrates the detailed work behind uncertainty analysis and shows its value in making appropriate design decisions.
Sorted-Pareto Dominance and Qualitative Notions of Optimality

Pareto dominance is often used in decision making to compare decisions that have multiple preference values --- however it can produce an unmanageably large number of Pareto optimal decisions. When preference value scales can be made commensurate, then the Sorted-Pareto relation produces a smaller, more manageable set of decisions that are still Pareto optimal. Sorted-Pareto relies only on qualitative or ordinal preference information, which can be easier to obtain than quantitative information. This leads to a partial order on the decisions, and in such partially-ordered settings, there can be many different natural notions of optimality. In this paper, we look at these natural notions of optimality, applied to the Sorted-Pareto and min-sum of weights case; the Sorted-Pareto ordering has a semantics in decision making under uncertainty, being consistent with any possible order-preserving function that maps an ordinal scale to a numerical one. We show that these optimality classes and the relationships between them provide a meaningful way to categorise optimal decisions for presenting to a decision maker.
TITANIUM WIRE REINFORCED LEAD COMPOSITE ELECTRODE STRUCTURE.

Structure d'électrode composite en plomb renforcée par des fils de titane utilisable dans des accumulateurs au plomb et comprenant un composé en plomb moulé renforcé par des fils de titane doté d'une structure prédéterminée.
Collisions of MMO-MD5 and Their Impact on Original MD5

AbstractIn this paper, we find collisions of MD5 in the Matyas-Meyer-Oseas mode and Miyaguchi-Preneel mode with a complexity of 239 operations, which runs contrary to the cryptographer’s belief that these modes are stronger against collision attacks than the Davies-Meyer mode due to the impossibility of the message modification. We then show that, our collision attack for the Matyas-Meyer-Oseas mode can give impact to some collision properties of the Davies-Meyer mode, which we call “free-start given-message collisions” and “NMAC colliding keys”. These indicate that collisions of MMO-MD5 give some impacts on the original MD5. The attack is implemented on a PC and we present generated collisions of MMO-MD5.KeywordsMD5collisionMatyas-Meyer-OseasDavies-MeyerMiyaguchi-PreneelPGVgiven-message collisionNMAC colliding keys
Europe's Tired, Poor, Huddled Masses: Self-Selection and Economic Outcomes in the Age of Mass Migration

During the age of mass migration (1850–1913), one of the largest migration episodes in history, the United States maintained a nearly open border, allowing the study of migrant decisions unhindered by entry restrictions. We estimate the return to migration while accounting for migrant selection by comparing Norway-to-US migrants with their brothers who stayed in Norway in the late nineteenth century. We also compare fathers of migrants and nonmigrants by wealth and occupation. We find that the return to migration was relatively low (70 percent) and that migrants from urban areas were negatively selected from the sending population. (JEL J11, J61, N31, N33)
Mixed up at the sea floor

Circulation of the ocean's densest waters modulates millennial-scale shifts in climate. Contrary to conventional wisdom, a study finds that the shape of the sea floor constrains where these waters rise towards the surface. See Article p.181 Deep ocean circulation, below about 2.5 kilometres (km), is a key driver of oceanic uptake or release of heat and carbon. A few regions, such as the North Atlantic, are known sources of deep water formation, but the processes that control the movement of deep waters remain as opaque as the abyss itself. Now, Casimir de Lavergne and colleagues show that the characteristic flow patterns—northward below 4 km depth and southward between 2.5 km and 4 km—are tied to the distribution of the ocean floor at certain depths. Essentially, the bathymetry of the ocean, rather than extrinsic properties such as climate gradients, drives key features of deep ocean circulation. The authors incorporate an analysis of radiocarbon into their model that reveals a shadow layer between the surface and deep ocean, with stagnant properties and high potential for long-term carbon storage.
On complete spacelike hypersurfaces with two distinct principal curvatures in Lorentz–Minkowski space

We investigate complete spacelike hypersurfaces in Lorentz–Minkowski space with two distinct principal curvatures and constant m th mean curvature. By using Otsuki’s idea, we obtain the global classification result. As their applications, we obtain some characterizations for hyperbolic cylinders. We prove that the only complete spacelike hypersurfaces in Lorentz–Minkowski ( n + 1 ) -spaces ( n ≥ 3 ) of nonzero constant m th mean curvature ( m ≤ n − 1 ) with two distinct principal curvatures λ and μ satisfying inf ( λ − μ ) 2 > 0 are the hyperbolic cylinders. We also obtain a global characterization for hyperbolic cylinder H n − 1 ( c ) × R in terms of square length of the second fundamental form.
SME Internationalisation Exchange

Internationalisation is a key way for SMEs to innovate & grow and is an essential part of ensuring that Europe continues to compete in the global market. Although SMEs want to find new markets for their products & services, internationalisation can be complex and companies face a number of barriers when doing business in other countries both within & outside the EU. Many SMEs are unaware that with the right support, internationalisation is not only possible but can help their business to grow & become more innovative. The 7 partner regions are keen to respond to the challenge of increasing SME internationalisation capacity. They each have SME internationalisation policies to share and improve and they wish to learn from a variety of different approaches about the best ways that policies can be designed to encourage & support SMEs into international markets. The partners will showcase successful elements from the implementation of each policy in order to be able to make improvements in their own region by making use of policy design processes, implementation methods & improvement ideas from other regions. This will result in improved SME internationalisation support policies across Europe which will, in turn, boost internationalisation among SMEs leading to more competitive local economies with new high value employment opportunities and sustainable international business growth.

Project outputs will include study visits, the formation of local stakeholder groups, joint research into barriers faced by SMEs, regional action plans to improve policy design and implementation and SME support improvement workshops. The partners will consider how policies take into account a range of support mechanisms (e.g. workshops for start-ups, trade missions/fairs, investment funds, B2B matchmaking and online tools) and topics (digital vs physical exports, international vs European trade etc.) and see how these can be adapted and implemented in the partner regions and beyond.
Development of alga-based photovoltaic devices: electron transport from photosynthesis via the cell wall to electrodes

The aim of the EnergUP project is to substantially improve the efficiency of the alga-based photovoltaic devices and thereby to contribute to the development of a climate-neutral technology. We will apply various strategies to enhance the current production by photosynthetic organisms using bio-photo electrochemical cells (BPEC). We seek for sustainable solutions without the usage of toxic chemicals or invasive cell treatments. In our experimental photovoltaic device, the electric current is transferred form the cells towards the electrode by a soluble electron mediator molecule. The electric current production of the cells is strongly limited 1) by the donation of electrons from algal cells towards the meditator molecule, 2) by the diffusion capacity of the mediator molecule through the multi-layer cell wall and 3) by the distance between the cells and the electrode surface. In this project, we will use two evolutionarily different alga species, the prokaryotic cyanobacteria, Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 and the eukaryotic green algae, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii that are both excellent model organisms to study photosynthetic energy conversion. We will study 1) the contribution of the linear and the alternative photosynthetic electron transport pathways to the reduction of the mediator molecule by employing a range of photosynthetic mutants, and 2) the limiting effect of the cell wall on the diffusion of the mediator molecule by biochemical removal of specific cell wall layers and by employing cell-wall mutants. For the experiments, we will develop a specific measuring cuvette allowing photosynthetic activity measurements in the BPEC. We will also establish immobilization for alga-based photovoltaic devices, ensuring a close distance between the cells and the electrode surface, thereby enabling a more efficient electron transfer. Another advantage of this approach is that changing the culture media and removal of the cells from the BPEC becomes more economical.
Does community capacity influence self-rated health? Multilevel contextual effects in Seoul, Korea

This study examined the relationship between community-level contextual effects and self-rated health (SRH) based on the perspective of community capacity rather than social capital. Community capacity for mobilization is broad cooperation for networking among indigenous social agents and grassroots organizations that may serve as potential resources. The idea of community capacity is rooted in the philosophy that a community not only faces problems but also possesses the necessary resources to solve its problems. We used nationally representative data from South Korea, 2010, drawing on 14,228 residents in 404 communities. Community capacity was measured at two levels: an individual-level indicator of community satisfaction, and community-level indicators of participation rate in community organizations, number of community-based organizations (CBOs), and number of volunteer work camps (VWCs). The outcome variable was SRH, which was categorized into two groups: the low-SRH and high-SRH groups. Confounders included gender, age, and income at the individual level, and aggregate length of residency, financial independence ratio, and aggregate income at the community level. We estimated the effects of community capacity on SRH using hierarchical generalized linear models. The likelihood of belonging to the group having low-SRH is significantly high among those respondents living in places with lower community capacity at the community level, that report lower community satisfaction, and that have lower income at the individual level. After controlling for socio-economic confounders, the odds ratios were attenuated but remained significant in the final model, which included the gender-specific model. This study revealed that SRH is related to the level of community capacity for mobilization. It is probably because CBOs and VWCs not only provide necessary information and complementary services but also play an active role in identifying and resolving health problems therein. Thus, community capacity building warrants serious consideration for a community-based health promotion.
European network for the promotion of cycle tourism in natural areas

Cycling is a European success story tells the first heading of the Declaration on Cycling as a climate friendly Transport Mode. Over the last decade, cycle­tourism has increased exponentially in Europe, both in terms of infrastructure & service and public attendance. The cycling tourism industry generates an annual turnover of €44bn. It represents nowadays a strategic priority for many territories in Europe mostly due to its potential for attracting added­value tourism. Cycle-­tourism has clearly taken substantial advantage from the extended urban mobility developments based on bicycle. New populations of cyclists are claiming for new experiences brought by new models of sustainable tourism. This is also extremely challenging for territorial management and land­use planning since Cycle­tourism represents a powerful opportunity to provide infrastructures and create services and employments in remote areas. In that sense, natural heritage could deeply benefit of cycle­tourism. Many territories in Europe are characterized by extended natural heritage. Growth is always subordinated to the strict evaluation regarding preservation of biodiversity and ecosystems at risk. We remind that the EU2020 strategy fostering sustainable environmental development and an efficient use of resources is mandatory for taking off green and competitive economy. Therefore, ECO­CICLE aims that bicycle becomes the official sustainable transport to access natural heritage while fostering endogenous economical revival through a popular modality of tourism. In order to determine the best conditions to develop cycle­tourism in natural heritage context, ECO­CICLE builds on the experience of the partnership, especially on our advisory partner ECF. Main objective of ECO­CICLE is to improve operational programs and regional development policies to allocate SF and other investments funds(about 50M€ is targeted through 24 new projects) in infrastructure and support to cycletourism service providers.
Strategy for a Regional Polycentric Urban System in Central-Eastern Europe Economic Integrating Zone

REPUS focuses on new EU Member States and addresses the challenge of a more balanced and sustainable urban development. The European Spatial Development Perspective (ESDP) points out that urban polycentric systems are essential for a balanced and sustainable economic development of Europe. The main aim of the project is to build a Regional Polycentric Urban System (REPUS) in Central-Eastern Europe that contributes to an emerging Potential Economic Integrating Zone (PEIZ). This system will be based on small and medium-sized cities. The project plans to identify the potentials of regional urban systems including their functional roles and the urban hierarchies within the context of the whole European space. The most dynamic small and medium-sized cities could play an important role as potential regional capitals for developing new functional areas of integration. The linking of urban centres and rural areas will be intensified by strengthening the role of small towns. The effectiveness of urban policy should be improved by the project so that the institutional capacity can be enhanced within the ongoing decentralisation process.
Safe networks using p4 programs

Programmable hardware dataplanes such as the Barefoot Tofino enable unprecedented network flexibility, promising an ever-evolving set of network functionalities at hardware speeds, and are being rolled out in production.  However, programming such dataplanes is very difficult as numerous bugs have been found even in trivial programs: accesses to uninitialized header fields, header stack underflows or overflows and processing of dropped packets.  Verifying P4 programs before deployment is a great solution to make P4 programs safe. Recent research in this direction has shown that many bugs can be caught if (1) we know the concrete table entries at verification time (Vera, our work in Sigcomm 2018), or (2) if programmers express which rules are likely to appear in practice (p4v in Sigcomm 2018). Both approaches impose a high burden on the programmer, which reduces their applicability.  In the CORNET ERC Stg project we have developed af4, a verification tool that finds all bugs and automatically fixes P4 programs without needing programmer input.  The key insight behind our work is that verification need not consider all table entries because certain table entries will always result in faulty behavior for all matching packets and thus cannot appear in a correct deployment.  af4 automatically generates predicates that filter out buggy table entries. If bugs are still reachable after predicate inference, af4 automatically adds a minimal number of keys to the existing tables and generates predicates that remove all bugs in the programs we tested.  In this project we will explore the feasibility of commercial exploitation of af4:  a) we will conduct a market study to understand potential customers; b) we will study possible approaches to commercialise af4 including open-source + consulting, cloud-based, or closed-source, and  c) take steps towards commercialisation including the development of alfa-testing tools to be given to prospective customers.
LOCK AND METHOD FOR SECURING WINTER SPORTS EQUIPMENT

The invention relates to a lock (2) and method for securing winter sports equipment (skis (13), snowboards, toboggans or the like), which can be used, in particular, in alpine sports and for protecting the winter sports equipment left unguarded against theft.
LIGHTWEIGHT CEMENTITIOUS COMPOSITIONS AND BUILDING PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME

Cementitious compositions and methods for making same, in which the cementitious compositions include 35-60 wt. % cementitious reactive powder (also termed Portland cement-based binder), 2-10 wt. % expanded and chemically coated perlite filler, 20-40 wt. % water, entrained air, and optional additives such as water reducing agents, chemical set-accelerators, and chemical set-retarders. In addition, the lightweight cementitious compositions may contain 0-25 wt. % on a wet basis secondary fillers such as expanded clay, shale aggregate, and pumice.
Solar-Macro-Algae Based Biogas Hybrid System for Future Offshore Installation

Marine algae biomass energy source is increasing getting approval from policy maker and community. Beside production of seaweed for biomass energyhas potential economic benefits in Malaysia. Prototype plantations have been deployed in coastal areas and therefore are competing for limited space with other shoreside activities such as recreation and industry. If seaweed can be cultivated in relatively deeper waters away from populated areas, production may be expanded using larger areas not presently exploited for other purposes. Prototype systems aquaculture plantations have so far relied on ad hoc, field developed mooring systems, rather than engineering design principles. Such systems may not be sufficiently reliable for deepwater deployments, where repairs are more costly and resources are scarce. Considerable experience and hands-on knowledge has been obtained, the design concepts can be used as a basis for further improvements. The paper describe integrative approach to ocean energy by combining capability of solar and biogas.
Utilization and Expenditure on Blood Glucose Test Strips in Canada

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to explore utilization patterns and expenditures on blood glucose test strips (BGTSs) in Canada according to concurrently prescribed diabetes treatments. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective utilization analysis using administrative claims data from available public and private drug plans in Canada. Utilization and expenditures on BGTSs were calculated, as was the average daily frequency of BGTS use by concurrent diabetes pharmacotherapy. RESULTS: Expenditures on BGTSs in Canada in 8 public drug plans in 2006 were $247 million, while those in private drug plans were in excess of $81 million. Almost half of total expenditures were for patients not using insulin, despite a lower average number of BGTSs claimed per day compared with those using insulin. INTERPRETATION: In private and public drug plans in Canada, current utilization and expenditure on BGTSs is considerable. Given the size of the investment and lack of convincing evidence that routine self-monitoring of blood glucose is beneficial for patients not using insulin, there may be more cost-effective strategies for improving the health of this population.