SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Regional Policies for Information Society & ICT development in the audiovisual sector

The project general objective is the identification and implementation of best practices in terms of local and regional policies to implement and develop the Information & Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the audiovisual and media sector, taking into account the importance of such sector as a source of socio-economic development of our regions.
The Information Society has drastically changed the consumers access to audiovisual products (streaming, 3D, Internet, mobile technology, etc.), which has created an important technological gap for the traditional audiovisual industries, which is slowly adopting these changes. From an other hand, the local and regional authorities participating in this project, aware and concern about these difficulties, have traditionally supported the sector through active policies aimed at supporting the production (granting schemes, Film Commissions, offering specialized lands/areas, etc.), but need also to adapt their policies to the new ICT reality.
For such purpose, the present partnership was formed from different EU peripheral regions, including 7 public authorities and 3 intermediary bodies, all of them in direct link to policy making at both, legislative & executive levels, with a well balanced geographical distribution.
Among the project specific objectives, we may mention the identification, analysis and evaluation of different measures and good practices  to improve the ICTs implementation in the sector (training policies, regional tools, innovative ways of supporting the development of audiovisual contents in the digital era, etc.).
In order to reach such objectives, Medi@TIC  partners have identified and agreed on a series of issues of interest in the development of the ICTs in the sector, in order to articulate the project around the following Working Groups (WG):
-WG 1: Animation, recreation and digital effects (incl. videogames)
-WG2: Production of audiovisual contents for new distribution supports in the digital era
 WG3: Inter-sectorial (& interregional) Cooperation among companies of digital contents (incl. investigation and technological centres) and the audiovisual sectors (incl. Medias).
According to the Interreg IVC philosophy and recommended structure for the projects, apart from the compulsory Components of “Management” and “Communication”, Medi@TIC includes exchange of experiences activities and the generation of documents and tools related to the policies, and proposes to carry out the following key activities:
- Working Groups meetings & Study Visits
- 3 Workshops (1 by theme/WG)
- 3 Seminars (1 by theme/WG)
- Final Conference, to take place in September 2014 in San Sebastian, in the framework of its international Film Festival 
- Creation of an “European Observatory” 
- 1 Implementation Plan per Partner
- 1 Document of identification of good practices/policies, transferable at European level.
Revealing 1d ballistic charge and spin currents in second order topological insulators

One of the greatest recent achievement in Condensed matter physics is the discovery of a new class of materials, Topological Insulators (TI), whose bulk is insulating, while the edges conduct current in a quasi-ideal way. In particular, the 1D edges of 2DTI realize the Quantum Spin Hall state, where current is carried dissipationlessly by two counter-propagating ballistic edge states with a spin orientation locked to that of the propagation direction (a helical edge state). This opens many possibilities, ranging from dissipationless charge and spin transport at room temperature to new avenues for quantum computing. We propose to investigate charge and spin currents in a newly discovered class of TIs, Second Order Topological Insulators (SOTIs), i.e. 3D crystals with insulating bulk and surfaces, but perfectly conducting (topologically protected) 1D helical “hinge” states. Bismuth, despite its well-known semimetallic character, has recently been shown theoretically to belong to this class of materials, explaining our recent intriguing findings on nanowires. Our goal is to reveal, characterize and exploit the unique properties of SOTIs, in particular the high velocity, ballistic, and dissipationless hinge currents. We will probe crystalline bismuth samples with refined new experimental tools. The superconducting proximity effect will reveal the spatial distribution of conduction paths, and test the ballisticity of the hinge modes (that may coexist with non-topological surface modes). High frequency and tunnel spectroscopies of hybrid superconductor/Bi circuits will probe their topological nature, including the existence of Majorana modes. We will use high sensitivity magnetometers to detect the orbital magnetism of SOTI platelets, which should be dominated by topological edge currents. Lastly, we propose to detect the predicted equilibrium spin currents in 2DTIs and SOTIs via the generated electric field, using single electron transistors-based electrometers.
Reconstruction of the utility building to increase the educational offer of the Foundation for Empathic Education Development FREE

The planned project aims to expand the educational offer of the FREE Foundation, thanks to the investment in the renovation of the building lent by the Opole City Hall in the wine district in Opole (ul. School 14). Thanks to the new place of activity, the Foundation will be able to increase its educational offer by new areas, including digital competences, entrepreneurship, proclimatic and ecological education, a healthy lifestyle or specialised therapies and psychological-pedagogical classes. This will be possible, among others, thanks to the creation of a computer studio, an ecological garden, educational cuisine, therapeutic and didactic rooms and thanks to the training of the Foundation’s staff from missing trainings and courses. In order for this to be realised, the lent building must undergo a thorough renovation in the first place, as its current condition is not suitable for use (it is necessary to re-install all installations in the building and bring all rooms to use). This building has not been used in recent years. In addition, the area around the building will also be adapted for use by children and young people and an ecological garden will be created there. The FREE offer will be extended by a number of extracurricular and weekend activities for interested people from all over the Opolskie Voivodeship. The recipients will be both children, adolescents and adults, for whom specialised training will be provided. The project will also purchase equipment for conducting certain classes and some staff will be trained on missing specialised courses or trainings. Most FREE staff are already trained and ready to introduce a wider educational offer — however, there is a lack of housing conditions.
Subsídio de fundo de maneio para a ACE Instal Spółka z o.o.

O projeto diz respeito ao apoio do empresário no fornecimento de liquidez financeira e ao apoio às atividades atuais devido às dificuldades financeiras sentidas pelo empresário em resultado do surto de COVID-19. Assistência financeira prestada ao abrigo do programa n.º SA.57015 (2020/N)
Integrated and Multi-level Energy models for the Alpine Space

Integrated low carbon policies & sustainable energy plans in the Alpine Space-AS region are affected by common challenges. The future energy system will be distributed, heavily relying on renewable energies, efficient use of energy, common market design, challenging all governance levels. Cooperation actions among villages & cities, countries & regions, provinces & states can help to make the AS territory a successful partner in EU “new energy deal”, a model for energy efficiency-EE and renewable energy-RES as envisioned in EUSALP. Currently, the use of multiple non-integrated methodologies/tools make it difficult to have a consistent representation of energy systems at different levels. _x000D_
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IMEAS multi-disciplinary team of technical, sociological, territorial partners, will develop a consistent methodology & practical guidance for the creation & integration of roadmaps based on multi-level approaches to climate change mitigation, energy innovation potentials, economic structures & control of energy plans. Experiences from some areas will help fill gaps in others, through a cooperative and transnational approach capitalizing the heterogeneity of the AS territories, their different cultures, planning principles and practice with software tools. To enhance the ability of Public Administrations-PAs and other entities to plan sustainable energy policies and select the right measures/instruments to implement them on a Multi-Level Governance-MLG perspective, IMEAS will propose a new integrated approach to participatory roadmap development. It will gather an IMEAS Community, organize capacity building, support local/regional actors to use new models & tools. A Sounding Board with observers from all AS countries will appraise deliverables, resulting in 3 main outputs: Whitebook describing the Stakeholders’ Network Model; web platform with tested tools and guidelines; integrated roadmaps for the development of a low carbon energy sufficient model in IMEAS regions.
Caracterí­sticas da aptidão aeróbia e neuromuscular de praticantes dos projetos de extensão de uma instituição de ensino superior em Campo Grande/MS

O objetivo do estudo foi verificar as caracterí­sticas da aptidão aeróbia e neuromuscular de participantes dos projetos de extensão de uma instituição de ensino superior da cidade de Campo Grande/MS. O presente estudo foi de caráter quantitativo e descritivo. Os dados de 28 indiví­duos (homens: 27 ± 11 anos; 74,8 ± 7,9 kg de massa corporal e 171 ± 7,1 cm de estatura; mulheres: 32 ± 14 anos; 66,9 ± 14,1 kg de massa corporal e 161,4 ± 8,9 cm de estatura) foram extraí­dos do banco de dados de uma instituição de ensino superior. Para verificar o perfil da aptidão aeróbia foram utilizados os resultados da avaliação do limiar anaeróbio estimado por meio da determinação do ponto de deflexão da frequência cardí­aca observado em teste incremental. A análise do perfil da aptidão neuromuscular foi realizada a partir dos resultados dos testes de flexão de braços e flexão de tronco. Os resultados da avaliação do limiar anaeróbio foram de 8,9 ± 0,4 km·h-1. No teste de flexão de tronco, os homens realizaram 30,8 ± 10,8 repetições e as mulheres 21,3 ± 6,2 repetições. No teste de flexão de braços, os homens realizaram 20,5 ± 12,1 repetições e as mulheres 19,7 ± 7,9 repetições. Nos homens foi observado que 40% dos indiví­duos foram classificados como fracos e 20% como abaixo da média na avaliação da aptidão neuromuscular, tanto no teste de flexão de tronco quanto de flexão de braços. As mulheres apresentaram prevalência de 40% na classificação fraco para flexão de tronco, e 46,2% na classificação média para o teste de flexão de braços. Assim, o perfil dos praticantes dos projetos de extensão de uma instituição de ensino superior de Campo Grande/MS sugere uma baixa aptidão fí­sica voltada para a saúde, indicando a necessidade de ações e planejamentos de programas que procurem desenvolver a aptidão fí­sica desses indiví­duos.
Soutien aux petites entreprises dont le chiffre d’affaires dépasse 500 000 BGN pour faire face aux conséquences économiques de la pandémie de COVID-19

Soutien aux petites entreprises dont le chiffre d’affaires dépasse 500 000 BGN pour faire face aux conséquences économiques de la pandémie de COVID-19
Cell-Integrated sensiing functionalities for smart battery systems with improved performance and safety

SENSIBAT’s overall objective is to develop a sensing technology for Li-ion batteries that measures in real-time the internal battery cell temperature, pressure (e.g. mechanical strain, gas evolution) conductivity and impedance (separately for the anode, cathode and electrolyte). The data and insights from these new sensing technologies will be used for the development of improved state estimator functions based on an improved understanding of how, where and when degradation and failure mechanisms occur. These functions will be included in the BMS. 
SENSIBAT’s approach consists of five steps: 1) develop the required battery cell sensor technology, 2) subsequently integrate this sensor technology into 1Ah and 5Ah pouch battery cells, 3) incorporate the 5 Ah cells in a 24V battery module with BMS, 4) use the data from the internal sensing technologies to develop robust and advanced state estimation functions. Several state (SOC/SOH/SOE/SOP) estimation algorithms will be improved, better forecasting algorithms and novel safety concepts (SOS) will be created, 5) carry out a cost-benefit analysis for the batteries with sensors as well as a recycling study of the cells. 
Improved understanding about the nature and timing of unwanted internal battery processes enables faster and more accurate control of the individual cells in a battery system during operation. More accurate control stretches the possibilities of fast charging and discharging, increases the usable battery capacity in different weather conditions and gives a detailed usage history. It allows for better battery state forecasting, resulting in a longer lifetime and more economical use during its 1st and 2nd life. Sophisticated lifetime prediction models enable improved (preventive) maintenance schemes. SENSIBAT’s technology that will be developed for all Li NMC battery types, can be transferred to serve other battery chemistry types.
A micromechanical model for the effective compressibility of sandstones

Abstract A self-consistent micromechanical model is proposed to evaluate the effective compressibility of sandstones. The sandstone microstructure is modelled by spherical inclusions with imperfect interfaces embedded in a matrix. Strain localisation coefficients are obtained by extension of the composite sphere model of Herve and Zaoui (1993) to the case of imperfect interfaces between phases. The variations of the effective compressibility and Poisson's ratio of the composite are evaluated as a function of the porosity and the normal and tangential interface compliances. Assuming a stress dependent compliance for the interface between the grains results in a rock compressibility which is decreasing by increasing confining pressure. It is demonstrated that by calibration of a simple stress dependency law for the interface compliances the model results in stress-dependent compressibility which is compatible with the experimental evaluations. The proposed model is compared with the cracks in matrix model of Sayers and Kachanov (1995) and very close results are obtained for modelling the stress-dependent compressibility. This shows that if the isotropic case is considered, it does not matter if cracks are considered to be at grain boundaries or not, as long as their orientation distribution is isotropic and their centers distribution is random.
On the stability of nonisothermal Bonnor-Ebert spheres. III. The role of
  chemistry in core stabilization

Aims. We investigate the effect of chemistry on the stability of starless cores against gravitational collapse. Methods. We combine chemical and radiative transfer simulations in the context of a modified Bonnor-Ebert sphere to model the effect of chemistry on the gas temperature, and study the effect of temperature changes on core stability. Results. We find that chemistry has in general very little effect on the nondimensional radius $\xi_{\rm out}$ which parametrizes the core stability. Cores that are initially stable or unstable tend to stay near their initial states, in terms of stability (i.e., $\xi_{\rm out} \sim$ constant), as the chemistry develops. This result is independent of the initial conditions. We can however find solutions where $\xi_{\rm out}$ decreases at late times ($t \gtrsim 10^6 \, \rm yr$) which correspond to increased stabilization caused by the chemistry. Even though the core stability is unchanged by the chemistry in most of the models considered here, we cannot rule out the possibility that a core can evolve from an unstable to a stable state owing to chemical evolution. The reverse case, where an initially stable core becomes ultimately unstable, seems highly unlikely. Conclusions. Our results indicate that chemistry should be properly accounted for in studies of star-forming regions, and that further investigations of core stability especially with hydrodynamical models are warranted.
GEO PARTNER SRLS — INNOVATIVE GEOLOGICAL SERVICES 20190116110810

THE NOTICE IS INTENDED TO FACILITATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INVESTMENT PROJECTS WITH DE MINIMIS AID WITHIN THE MEANING OF REGULATION (EC) NO 1407/2013 TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF SMALL ENTERPRISES THROUGH DIRECT INCENTIVES FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS UNDER AXIS 3.
White islam: a new religion of the european far right

The sweeping popularity of right-wing forces that rally against Islam and Muslim migration points to an underlying social conflict. The roots of this conflict are often believed to lie in the inherent incompatibility of Western and Islamic civilisations. However, there are a number of cases of neo-Nazis joining Islamic terrorist organisations and far-right party leaders converting to Islam. This shows that the relationship between the far-right and Islam is much more complex than is commonly thought. Understanding this relationship is vital for the successful implementation of anti-radicalism measures. My goal is to contribute to our understanding by investigating how Islam becomes a tool in the hands of European white nationalists.
The study will focus on the Russian and German branches of the transnational network of converts to Islam, the World Murabitun Movement (WMM). These two branches have been the most explicit in defining the ideology of exclusivist ‘White Islam’. I will collect data by analysing online content (WP1) and conducting field interviews in Russia and Germany (WP2). I will use digital methods of qualitative text analysis to examine discourses produced by WMM members, and conduct Social Network Analysis to map ideological connections between WMM and other European far-right forces (WP1-3). These WPs will help to identify strategies that are used to give rise to exclusivist ‘White Islam’, while opening new avenues of research into religious and political radicalism.
This fellowship will provide a rich pathway towards my professional goal of becoming an expert on political Islam. Researching and training at two leading institutes in the US and the Netherlands will deepen my expertise and add complementary digital skills that will greatly enhance the competitiveness of my scientific profile (WP6). The main stakeholders, as well as the scientific community, will be involved through a multi-platform dissemination and public outreach strategy (WP4-5).
Health data linkage for clinical benefit

European researchers have made leading contributions to the large genomic, transcriptomic and clinical datasets from patients with chronic diseases. Advances in information science provide unprecedented opportunities for using these datasets to elucidate the complex biology of these disorders, its influence by environmental triggers, and to personalise their management. Currently, exploitation of these opportunities is limited by a shortage of researchers with the required informatics skills and knowledge of requisite data protection principles. HELICAL addresses this unmet need by developing a trans-sectoral and interdisciplinary training programme that builds on the expertise and existing collaborations of its partners. It provides 15 early stage researchers with training in analysis of large datasets, using autoimmune vasculitis as a paradigm as it is scalable, and as comprehensive biological and clinical datasets are already available. The HELICAL training program focuses on three complementary areas: application of informatics to such datasets to gain new biological insights; translation of these into practical clinical outputs and management of ethical constraints imposed on such studies. The programme will be delivered through a multidisciplinary, trans-sectoral partnership of Academic and Industry researchers with expertise in basic biomedical research, epidemiology, statistics, machine learning, health data governance and ethics. Therefore, HELICAL exploits recent advances in data science to link research datasets with longitudinal healthcare records, based on the robust ethical foundation required for linkage studies using near-patient data, to address key experimental questions. The results will have obvious potential for transforming healthcare in the field of autoimmune disease. The training provided addresses a key skills gap in the European workforce and should make the ESR eminently employable in academic, industrial and clinical sectors.
Extending artificial intelligence revolution in the waste field beyond sorting

Current WTPs (Waste Treatment Plants) aren’t able to recover all the valuable waste they process, indeed more valuable materials are lost and landfilled or incinerated. The reason of this wasteful spending is clear: current methods do not allow an increase in material recuperation in a cost-effective way: the incremental cost of recovering more materials is bigger than the market value of the additional materials recovered. Losses can reach 2,5M€/yr of high-value waste PET/HDPE plastics, cans, cartons). Current technologies aren’t enough to meet EU regulations like directive 2008/98/EC, which requires that 50% of household waste is recovered by 2020.
Based in our 1st product (Wall-B), SADAKO has developed RUBSEE, a disruptive real-time monitoring system (using Computer vision+Artificial intelligence) of waste flows in a WTP in order to optimize the performance/operation thereof and the recovery of different materials. RUBSEE will allow waste industry improve its economic, regulatory compliance and environmental performance with a solution that is cost efficient and complementary to actual solutions. In order to address present industry need, our goal is to scale from detecting just PET to HDPE, Cans and Bricks, increase/reach detection levels for each material up to >95%, and boost its TRL from 6 to 9.
An average WTP plant, processes 7tn/h of urban waste with 39% content of PET, HDPE and Cans and recovers 6000 tn/year of PET, HDPE & Cans. Thanks to RUBSEE data, current equipment performance can be improved up to 20% by adapting their parameters to the variability of the waste flow on real time. This means 1200 Tn/year, increasing revenues up to 421,200€/yr for an average customer. Assuming that the complete RUBSEE installation cost amounts 142,000 € (10 RUBSEE units + 6000 €/yr Maintenance costs), the investment payback will be 4.2 months for our clients.
Thanks to this RUBSEE project, we expect a boost of the incomes (NET profit associated to RUBSEE: 2,3M€ in 2022)
Deep optical access on multi-core and multi-mode fiber for integrated wireless applications

Deep integrated optical access networks target to provide great capillarity and multiple ONTs for cost- and energy-efficient pervasive connectivity seamless supporting integrated wireless. Several key optical technologies are herein reported supporting integrated deep optical access: Bundled radio-over-fiber transmission is proposed and demonstrated for the provision of quintuple-play services achieving 125 km SSMF optical reach. Bend-insensitive fiber in-building distribution is also proposed and demonstrated supporting joint legacy coaxial transmission. Multimode POF is also proposed and demonstrated suitable for joint in-building distribution of MATV and SMATV broadcasting signals. Optical comb technology us is also demonstrated suitable for mm-wave radio generation of multiband OFDM wireless signals. Finally, multicore fiber transmission is also proposed and demonstrated suitable for the transmission of LTE and WIMAX in wireless fronthaul applications in a minimized inter-core crosstalk penalty configuration.