SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Electrochemical-Mediated site-selective halogenation of phenol as a platform for accessing poly-substituted arenes.

ElectroPheX aims to develop electrochemically-mediated methods for the site-selective halogenation of phenols. Electrochemistry will be the main feature of this project as it can be an efficient way to access and manipulate reactive intermediates. 
The project will span disciplines (interdisciplinarity) and aims to study electrochemistry’s ability to act as an enhancement tool for both selectivity and reactivity. Electrochemistry will help us to: (1) help us study the redox properties of catalysts, compounds, complexes and substrates (find redox potentials etc.); (2) to generate open-shell species; and, (3) to adjust the oxidation state of metals.
WP1-ORTHO focuses on (1) the design and synthesis of a series of compounds that contain N-halogen bond and they are capable of facilitating the ortho-halogenation of phenols upon anodic oxidation, (2) the study of intermolecular interactions and how the electrochemical generation of the corresponding radical-cation of N-halogen bond will alter/enhance the strength of the former.
WP2-META aims at the development of an electrochemically-mediated methodology for the meta-halogenation of phenols. Early transition metals (Mn, Co) will be used in order to facilitate the desired transformation. Electrochemistry will orchestrate the whole procedure giving access to adjacent oxidation states of metallic centers. 
WP3-PARA targets para-halogenation of phenols mediated by a novel catalyst that mimics a main feature of photosystem II leading to a proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET) protocol for the transformation. 
In WP4 the acquired knowledge will be translated to complex phenolic compounds in order to achieve a late-stage functionalization. SAR libraries, PET radiotracer, Also, the synthesis of highly site-selective halogenation of phenols can provide valuable intermediates for the preparation of poly-substituted arenes with a well-defined relationship between their substituent via cross-coupling reactions.
Compost and Nitrogen Management Influence Productivity of Spring Maize (<i>Zea mays</i>L.) under Deep and Conventional Tillage Systems in Semi-arid Regions

On-farm research was conducted to investigate the effects of nitrogen (N) and compost (C) on yield and yield components of spring maize (Zea mays L.) under conventional and deep tillage system (T) at the research farm of the University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan, during spring 2013. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with split-plot arrangement, using three replications. Three compost levels (0, 1, and 2 t ha−1) and two tillage systems (conventional and deep tillage) were allotted to the main plot, whereas N levels (60, 90, 120, and 150 kg N ha−1) were allotted to subplots in the form of urea. Nitrogen and compost levels had significantly affected all the parameters. Plots treated with 150 kg N ha−1 increased ear length (31 cm), grains ear−1 (413), thousand-grain weight (240.2 g), grain yield (3097 kg ha−1), straw yield (9294 kg ha−1), harvest index (24.7 percent), and shelling percentage (81.7 percent). Compost applied at 2 t ha−1 increased ear length (32 cm), grain...
Parastriatopora (Tabulata) de las calizas del Lorito (Dévonico inferior, Provincia de Córdoba): morfología y microestructura

Se describen en detalle varias colonias de tabulados procedentes de las calizas de! Lorito (provincia de Córdoba) que han sido atribuidas a Parastrialopora ex gr. annulata (Le Ma'itre, 1952), un grupo conocido principalmente en Africa del Norte y Macizo Armoricano. En base a su contenido en tabulados, los niveles del Lorito han sido datados como Gediniense superior. Se describe asimismo la evolucion microestructural de la lámina media de la pared, desde la zona axial de las ramas hasta su extremo periférico, constatándose un reemplazamiento de granulos por varillas alargadas, previo a la desaparición completa de la estructura media en las proximidades de la superficie de la colonia. Se compara este fenómeno con otros casos conocidos en varios tabulados ramosos.
A note on Hawking radiation via complex path analysis

As long as we neglect backreaction, the Hawking temperature of a given black hole would not depend upon the parameters of the particle species we are considering. In the semiclassical complex path analysis approach of Hawking radiation, this has been verified by taking scalar and Dirac spinors separately for different stationary spacetime metrics. Here we show, in a coordinate independent way that, for an arbitrary spacetime with any number of dimensions, the equations of motion for a Dirac spinor, a vector, spin-$2$ and spin-$\frac{3}{2}$ fields reduce to Klein-Gordon equations in the WKB semiclassical limit. We then obtain, under some suitable assumptions, the complex solutions of those resulting scalar equations across the Killing horizon of a stationary spacetime to get a coordinate independent expression for the emission probability identical for all particle species. Finally we consider some explicit examples to demonstrate the validity of that expression.
Novel water sources restore plant and animal communities along an urban river

Many projects have been undertaken to restore urban rivers in arid regions. At the same time, passive discharge of urban water sources has stimulated redevelopment of wetlands and riparian forests along stretches of dewatered rivers. In Phoenix, Arizona, for example, some segments of the dewatered Salt River have been actively restored by planting and irrigation, whereas others have revegetated in response to runoff from storm drains and effluent drains. Our research documents how biotic communities differ between these actively restored and ‘accidentally’ restored areas, and between wetter and drier urban reaches. We addressed these objectives with a multi-taxa, multi-season sampling approach along reaches of the Salt River. We quantified plants using cover estimates in quadrats, birds using fixed radius, point-count surveys, and herpetofauna (amphibians and reptiles) using visual-encounter surveys. One notable finding was that wetland plants had greater richness and cover at accidentally restored sites compared with actively restored, dry urban, and non-urban reference sites. Birds and herpetofauna, however, were most species-rich at actively restored and non-urban reference sites, and riparian birds were more abundant at sites with perennial flows compared with ephemeral reaches. From a landscape perspective, the range of management approaches along the river (including laissez-faire) is sustaining a diverse riparian and wetland mosaic. Urban water subsidies are sustaining freshwater forests and marshlands, the latter a regionally declining ecosystem. In urbanized rivers of arid regions, mapping and conserving perennial stream flows arising from stormwater and effluent discharge can be an important complement to active restoration. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Evaluation of tuna purse seine performance between model test and on-sea measurements

Modeling experiment is one of the important tools for analyzing the technological performance of fishing gear.However,the performance indicators of net model should be estimated in order to understand if the net model can simulate accurately the full-scale purse seine in the operating condition.This present study standardize the sinking depth and the sinking speed of lead line using multiple linear model and compare the results between the modeling experiment and the in situ measurements.The result shows that:(1) The average sinking velocity(0.118 0.135 m/s) of standardized net model is over 80% of that of full-scale purse seine(0.142 0.153 m/s).(2) The average sinking depth of standardized full-scale purse seine(150.11 167.14 m) is only 57% 60% of net model’s average sinking depth.(3) The average sinking depth of full-scale purse seine(171.93 179.69 m) is only 64% 65% of net model’s average sinking depth when assumed the current velocity is zero in the different layers.(4) The current velocity in the layer 130m is the important factor that has impact on the sinking depth of full-scale purse seine by comparing the current velocity to the other layers.
Suivi thérapeutique pharmacologique du vigabatrin

Vigabatrin is a second generation anticonvulsant drug available in France since 1995. It is an amino acid analogue of the GABA, marketed under the racemic form [R(-)/S(+)50/50], but only the S(+)-enantiomer is active. Neither the mechanism of action of vigabatrin, an irreversible enzymatic inhibition, nor its pharmacokinetic characteristics (no binding to plasma proteins, low metabolism, no interaction with CYP), are in favour of TDM. There is no validated therapeutic range, but to the recommended dosage of 1 to 3g a day correspond plasma concentrations ranging from 0,8 to 36 mg/L (6 - 279 µmol/L). For this molecule, the level of proof of the interest of the TDM was estimated in: to be useless.
Dopant-controlled synthesis of water-soluble hexagonal NaYF4 nanorods with efficient upconversion fluorescence for multicolor bioimaging

A novel strategy is proposed to directly synthesize water-soluble hexagonal NaYF4 nanorods by doping rare-earth ions with large ionic radius (such as La3+, Ce3+, Pr3+, Nd3+, Sm3+, Eu3+, and Gd3+), and the dopantcontrolled growth mechanism is studied. Based on the doping effect, we fabricated water-soluble hexagonal NaYF4:(Yb,Er)/La and NaYF4:(Yb,Er)/Ce nanorods, which exhibited much brighter upconversion fluorescence than the corresponding cubic forms. The sizes of the nanorods can be adjusted over a broad range by changing the dopant concentration and reaction time. Furthermore, we successfully demonstrated a novel depth-sensitive multicolor bioimaging for in vivo use by employing the as-synthesized NaYF4:(Yb,Er)/La nanorods as probes.
BP CYCLADES-GRANT FOR WORKING CAPITAL

The project concerns support for working capital of a company in the event of a decline in turnover (sales revenue) caused by the negative effects of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Site Suitability for the Production of Fonio (Acha) in Adamawa State, Nigeria: GIS Approach

This paper demonstrates the potentials of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies for mapping and delineating site suitable for fonio production in Adamaewa State. Site Suitability is necessary to create a data bank and guide to the farmer in decision making. (site that suitable for crop production). The six criteria that are used for the study include soil map, Relief (Topographiy) map, Vegetation map, Temperature map, Annual rainfall map and Rainfall Length map of Adamawa State. Combination of both non-GIS and GIS software were used. Corel draw 12 was used for data capture, ILWIS 3.7 was used for georeferencing, Arcview 3.2 Academy was used for digitizing the map while idrisi 32 were used for overlay and other calculation. The study reveals that about 70% of the state’s landmass is suitable and most suitable for the production of fonio. As part of the recommendation Government should encourage the production of the cereal in the state, especially in the central part of the state to meet the need of the people.
Bright nanoparticle probes for amplified fluorescence in situ hybridization in cancer diagnostics

Rapidly expanding field of cancer diagnostics generates strong demand for new biosensing tools. In particular, it concerns probes for fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), that enables detection of DNA and RNA cancer biomarkers directly in diseased cells. Although FISH technique has already been accepted for cancer diagnostics in clinics, its applications are still limited because the method is slow, expensive and requires complicated amplification protocols to obtain sufficient fluorescence signal. Here, we propose a solution based on ultrabright DNA-functionalized dye-loaded fluorescent polymeric nanoparticles recently developed within the ERC grant BrightSens and protected by two patent applications. We aim to develop ultrabright FISH probes (nanoprobes) for cancer research and clinical diagnostics. These nanoprobes will feature single-molecule DNA/RNA sensitivity, low cost, fast and direct one step cell staining protocol, and compatibility with clinical samples and single-cell assays. The amplification of FISH performance will be ensured by our dye-loaded polymeric nanoparticles of 7-20 nm size that are ~1000 fold brighter than single organic dyes. The project is composed of five tasks: (1) Synthesis and optimization of FISH nanoprobes; (2) validation of FISH nanoprobes in cancer cell lines; (3) development of multiplexing assays for detection at least 9 biomarkers; (4) their validation in clinically relevant samples; and, finally, (5) commercialization of FISH nanoprobes. The developed probes will constitute highly competitive products that can greatly improve performance of FISH assays in clinics and research laboratories and thus impact human health. Therefore, they will be directly proposed for commercialization by licensing to existing companies and/or through creation of a startup.
ENergy Efficiency living lAb

Buildings are the largest energy-consuming sector in the world, accounting for over one third of all carbon emissions. Yet the performance of most existing buildings, especially in EU and Mediterranean is below current standards. Thus, Energy efficiency in Buildings (EeB) is a key focus in energy policy while efficient usage of energy is becoming a first priority for research, government, business & citizens. We believe that this is a great opportunity for innovation & growth since buildings are an ideal target for energy efficiency innovations that can transform the construction industry & the whole energy value chain. New building technologies include materials and components for energy saving & energy generation, thermal energy storage systems, lighting, windows, glazing, etc. Translating innovative and high-impact research results into commercial products will support the optimisation of new and existing buildings and in parallel revive the industry. This will be achieved by the Establishment & Operation of 1 ENEA CB Living Labs (LL) in  will facilitate commercialization and technology transfer. Amongst other, LL will support Beneficiaries to exploit their research results, provide innovation support services and subgrants for innovative concepts demonstration to upgrade their readiness level. Beneficiaries will be further supported through Innovation Audits, Exploitation Roadmaps and Partnering with key stakeholders, while the whole operation will be facilitated by the EN targeted Capacity Building and handbooks for Increasing Research to Market Readiness of EeB R&D. Final beneficiaries include Research Results providers (coming from RTOs, R&D departments of start ups, spin offs, SMEs, as well as individuals), Technology Transfer Offices, Public authorities, institutional actors, policy makers, general public including building managers, business support organisations & industry communities working on EeB.
SEAL RUNNER WITH INTERNAL COOLANT

A seal runner for a gas turbine engine, the seal runner including an annular body having a sealed cavity defined therein, the cavity being elongated along an axial direction of the body and being annular, the cavity at least partially filled with a coolant, the coolant being liquid across a range of operating temperatures of the gas turbine engine, the coolant having a temperature dependent density across the range of operating temperatures of the gas turbine engine. A gas turbine engine and a method of cooling a seal runner exposed to a temperature gradient are also discussed.
Strategic complementarities and social transfers: how do PROGRESA payments impact nonbeneficiaries?

The article examines local economy effects of social transfers by focusing on food consumption and asset holdings of noneligible households in rural Mexico following the introduction of Programa de Educacion, Salud y Alimentacion (PROGRESA) in 1997. The quasi experimental nature of the evaluation data collected for the purposes of evaluating the impact of PROGRESA enables comparison of welfare indicators among noneligible households in treatment areas and control areas. The analysis finds that noneligible households in treatment areas show significantly higher levels of food consumption and asset holdings following the introduction of PROGRESA, compared to noneligible households in control areas. These results are interpreted to suggest that transfers in poor rural areas in Mexico enable agents to interact more strategically such that nonbeneficiaries, as well as beneficiaries, reap consumption and production advantages.
Leaching characteristics of calcium-based compounds in MSWI Residues: From the viewpoint of clogging risk

Leachate collection system (LCS) clogging caused by calcium precipitation would be disadvantageous to landfill stability and operation. Meanwhile, calcium-based compounds are the main constituents in both municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash (MSWIBA) and stabilized air pollution control residues (SAPCR), which would increase the risk of LCS clogging once these calcium-rich residues were disposed in landfills. The leaching behaviors of calcium from the four compounds and municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) residues were studied, and the influencing factors on leaching were discussed. The results showed that pH was the crucial factor in the calcium leaching process. CaCO3 and CaSiO3 began leaching when the leachate pH decreased to less than 7 and 10, respectively, while Ca3(PO4)2 leached at pH<12. CaSO4 could hardly dissolve in the experimental conditions. Moreover, the sequence of the leaching rate for the different calcium-based compounds is as follows: CaSiO3>Ca3(PO4)2>CaCO3. The calcium leaching from the MSWIBA and SAPCR separately started from pH<7 and pH<12, resulting from CaCO3 and Ca3(PO4)2 leaching respectively, which was proven by the X-ray diffraction results. Based on the leaching characteristics of the different calcium compounds and the mineral phase of calcium in the incineration residues, simulated computation of their clogging potential was conducted, providing the theoretical basis for the risk assessment pertaining to LCS clogging in landfills.
One-person enterprises and the phenomenon of hybrid self-employment: evidence from an empirical study

The complex interaction of technological development and socio-demographic change has accelerated a structural change in the economy, resulting in a changing working environment and new forms of employment. In the field of self-employment, an emerging trend towards one-person enterprises can be observed, which already represent more than 50 % of all Austrian companies. Based on a representative sample of 626 one-person enterprises in Carinthia, one of the federal countries in Austria, we found out that these micro enterprises are mainly driven by motives like self-realization or working without hierarchies. However, their emergence is also partly due to a lack of opportunities in the (dependent) labour market. Additionally, we found evidence for the phenomenon of hybrid self-employment, meaning that a significant part of the one-person enterprises (nearly 20 %) is additionally engaged in dependent work. The primary aim of this paper was to identify factors influencing these hybrid forms of employment status between dependent work and self-employment. Based on a binary Logit model, we found evidence that the hybrid employment status is mainly determined by age, the educational level, the situation in which the one-person enterprise was founded, the duration of the enterprise as well as the motives for being self-employed.
Logics for computer science program at tu wien

The Logics for Computer Science Program at TU Wien (LogiCS@TUWien) will be a top international graduate program implementing a unique combination of disciplines where logical methods have a decisive impact on practical computer science and society in the coming decades.  Leveraging a multitude of existing grants, initiatives, and collaborations, the LogiCS@TUWien program will match research strength with a doctoral program of strong international visibility that is highly attractive to excellent students. The 13 experienced doctoral supervisors are world leading experts in their respective fields, who attracted significant funding achievements in recent years, including 4 ERC grants, 5 Austrian grants of similar endowment and competitiveness, and a grant for a highly successful doctoral college on Logical Methods in Computer Science (funded from 2014 to 2022), which has attracted 78 brilliant doctoral students.  The proposed program improves significantly over this predecessor program, in particular by adding a strong focus on intersectoral exposure and collaboration. The research topics in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Databases, Verification, Algorithms, Security, Distributed and Cyber-physical Systems are driven by demand from industry and real-world problems. This is enabled by the supervisors' strong ties to industry, as evidenced by their spinoffs, and by the regular internships of their doctoral students at research labs of major companies at national and international levels.  LogiCS
Cell-based therapies for Huntington's disease

Cell-based therapies are a viable option for the long-term treatment of Huntington's disease (HD), which is characterized by progressive neurodegeneration predominately in the striatum and cortex. Current research focuses on genetic suppression of the mutant huntingtin (mHTT) gene and cell replacement therapy of the lost cells in HD. As we discuss here, the recent development of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells technology demonstrated the potential of cell-based therapy in rodent models. It was shown that iPSCs were capable of differentiating into lost neurons in HD and stem cell grafts can improve motor deficiency in HD rodent models. Altogether, these findings have shown great promise for developing the foundation of the cell-based therapy.
EPR studies of free radicals in A-2058 human melanoma cells treated by valproic acid and 5,7-dimethoxycoumarin.

Free radicals in A-2058 human melanoma cells were studied by the use of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy. The aim of this work was to determine the changes in relative free radical concentrations in tumor A-2058 cells after treatment by valproic acid (VPA) and 5,7-dimethoxycoumarin (DMC). The influences of VPA and DMC on free radicals in A-2058 cells were compared with those for human melanoma malignum A-375 and G-361 cells, which were tested by us earlier. Human malignant melanoma A-2058 cells were exposed to interactions with VPA, DMC, and both VPA and DMC. The tumor cells A-2058 were purchased from LGC Standards (Lomianki, Poland), and they were grown in the standard conditions: at 37°C and in an atmosphere containing 95% air and 5% CO2, in the Minimum Essential Medium Eagle (MEM, Sigma-Aldrich). The A-2058 cells were incubated with VPA (1 mM) and DMC (10 μM) for 4 days. The first-derivative EPR spectra of the control A-2058 cells, and the cells treated with VPA, DMC, and both VPA and DMC, were measured by the electron paramagnetic resonance spectrometer of Radiopan (Poznań, Poland) with microwaves from an X-band (9.3 GHz). The parameters of the EPR lines: amplitudes (A), integral intensities (I), line widths (ΔBpp), and g-factors, were analyzed. The changes of amplitudes and line widths with microwave power increasing from 2.2 to 70 mW were drawn evaluated, o-Semiquinone free radicals of melanin biopolymer are mainly responsible for the EPR lines of A-2058 melanoma malignum cells. The amounts of free radicals in A-2058 cells treated with VPA, and both VPA and DMC, were lower than in the untreated control cells. Application of the tested substances (VPA, and both VPA and DMC) as the antitumor compounds was discussed. DMC without VPA did not decrease free radicals concentration in A-2058 cells. The studies con-firmed that EPR spectroscopy may be used to examine interactions of free radicals with antitumor compounds.