SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Youth involvement in the innovative valorisation and revival of traditional trades and crafts as cultural heritage to make urban regions more attractive and competitive in a dynamic age

“-I am proud of my son, he has a well-paying,rather stressful job in Zagreb, sad that we hardly see him.
- Well, mine has just received an attractive job-offer to return and use his managerial skills in the local visitor centre of olive production while training young craftsmen.”
Is it realistic to see success stories on attracting talented and innovative young people in local old trade and craft businesses?We might be optimistic if YouInHerit is implemented.Smartly valorised cultural heritage can potentially tackle both economic and social challenges locally.Reviving old trades and crafts can keep together communities and make them sustainable by contributing to their economic wellbeing:Old wine cellars in Hungary, salt pans or floating mills in Slovenia,breweries in Poland, old boats of Italy or olive groves in Croatia are essential for local attractiveness and could be better exploited as a source of living for people.
Regions of Centrope recovering from structural changes are confident that development models based on local cultural and economic assets necessitate smart valorisation schemes and an innovative approach of stakeholders. Involving creative and innovative young minds in redesigning local heritage is needed to help adapt to new demands and market expectations.Coordinating organisations responsible for valorisation strategies and related policies are to be empowered via adequate support and capacities, while the refill of old professions with younger generations should also be secured.
The multifaceted benefits of YouInHerit are shared by regions & the EU promoting cultural diversity and strong communities by enhancing local potentials of cultural heritage and human creativity.Therefore the motto of YouInHerit: „Culture is (therefore) one of Europe’s great hopes. The jobs that it generates cannot, as a rule, be relocated — they require a range of rare talents, and it is often our young people who display them."(M.Schulz,2014)
INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE

Described herein are kinase inhibitor compounds, methods for synthesizing such inhibitors, and methods for using such inhibitors in the treatment of diseases. Further described herein are methods, assays and systems for determining an appropriate inhibitor of a protein, including a kinase.
The Role of Communication of Performance Schemes: Evidence from a Field Experiment

In corporate practice, incentive schemes are often complicated even for simple tasks. Hence, the way they are communicated might matter. In a natural field experiment, we study a minimally invasive change in the communication of a well-established incentive scheme—a reminder regarding the piece rate at the beginning of the shift. The experiment was conducted in a large firm where experienced managers work in a team production setting and where incentives for both quantity and quality of output are provided. While the treatment conveyed no additional material information and left the incentive system unchanged, it had significant positive effects on quantity and on managers’ compensation. These effects are economically sizable and robust to alternative empirical specifications. We consider various potential mechanisms, but our preferred explanation is that the treatment raised the salience of incentives. This paper was accepted by John List, behavioral economics.
Strengthening european food chain sustainability by quality and procurement policy

Strength2Food is a 5-year, €6.9 million project to improve the effectiveness of EU food quality schemes (FQS), public sector food procurement (PSFP) and to stimulate Short Food Supply Chains (SFSC) through research, innovation and demonstration activities. Our 30-partner consortium representing 11 EU and 4 non-EU countries combines leading academic, communication, SME and stakeholder organisations to ensure a multi-actor approach. It will undertake case study-based quantitative research to measure economic, environmental and social impacts of FQS, PSFP and SFSC. The impact of PSFP policies on balanced nutrition in schools will also be assessed. Primary research will be complemented by advanced econometric analysis of existing datasets to determine impacts of FQS and SFSC participation on farm performance and survival, as well as understand price transmission and trade patterns. Consumer knowledge, confidence in, valuation and use of FQS labels and products will be assessed via cross-national survey, ethnographic and virtual supermarket-based research. Lessons from the research will be applied and verified in 6 pilot initiatives, focusing on less-developed and transition regions. These initiatives bring together academic and non-academic stakeholder partners in action research. The six pilot actions are: a school meals initiative to improve the nutritional outcomes and economic benefits for local agri-food producers; in-store trials (undertaken with a grocery retailer) to upscale sales of local produce; a scheme to stimulate a sustainable SFSC that adds value to the fishing community; and pilot actions to expand regional food labelling; increase sales of FQS products in non-traditional markers; and improve returns to local producers at food fairs and farmers’ markets (via a smartphone app). Project impact will be maximised through a knowledge exchange platform, hybrid forums, school educational resources, a Massive Open Online Course and practitioner recommendations.
Handgrip Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction Does Not Correlate with Thenar Motor Unit Number Estimation

In slowly progressive conditions, such as motor neurone disease (MND), 50–80% of motor units may be lost before weakness becomes clinically apparent. Despite this, maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) has been reported as a clinically useful, reliable, and reproducible measure for monitoring disease progression in MND. We performed a study on a group of asymptomatic subjects that showed a lack of correlation between isometric grip strength and thenar MUNE. Motor unit number estimation (MUNE) estimates the number of functioning lower motor neurones innervating a muscle or a group of muscles. We used the statistical electrophysiological technique of MUNE to estimate the number of motor units in thenar group of muscles in 69 subjects: 19 asymptomatic Cu, Zn superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD 1) mutation carriers, 34 family controls, and 16 population controls. The Jamar hand dynamometer was used to measure isometric grip strength. This study suggests that MUNE is more sensitive for monitoring disease progression than maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC), as MUNE correlates with the number of functional motor neurones. This supports the observation that patients with substantial chronic denervation can maintain normal muscle twitch tension until 50–80% of motor units are lost and weakness is detectable.
Towards matchbox-size ghz femtosecond lasers for frequency combs generation: ‘a femtosecond laser fabricating a femtosecond laser’

Femtosecond laser GHz cavity lasers has enabled a new type of optical frequency comb that have defined a new standard and a universal method for precisely measuring optical frequencies measuring. This quantum leap in metrology unravelled numerous technological innovations, from more precise atomic clocks to unprecedented data-transmission flowrate in telecoms. So far, optical frequency-comb systems remain table-top size and expensive, an impediment for further adoptions of this major technological break-through. 

Here, we propose a novel concept of monolithic, miniaturized – matchbox size - femtosecond laser GHz cavity, in which all the optical functions are integrated in a same substrate, including active functions requiring active tuning or electro-optics effects. This concept relies on femtosecond laser machining combined with post-processing methods to fabricate this optical cavity and to perform the fine alignment required for proper laser operation. It defines a new paradigm where ‘a femtosecond laser is used to fabricate and tune another femtosecond laser’. 

Specifically, GigaFemto aim at 1/ demonstrating the first all-in-glass femtosecond GHz cavity, of matchbox size, fabricated and tuned by another femtosecond lasers and 2/ laying the seeds for a commercial exploitation by a spin-off company of our laboratory. The later will include a market analysis and a thorough precompetitive study.
GLOBAL SHOCKS AND THEIR IMPACT ON NIGERIA: LESSONS FROM GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS

Developed a-five variable VAR model of the Nigeria economy for period 1970 . 2010, the study tested the general wisdom, \Global financial crisis does not impact on Nigeria economy.. Data were mainly sourced from both the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the publication of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Augmented Dickey Fuller (ADF) and Philips-Perron (PP) tests were used in testing the null hypothesis that there is a unit root in the time series of interest. The variables considered were (1) log of GDP (2) log of FDI (3) log of REM (4) EXR and (5) CPI. Impulse-response functions were employed to examine the recovery from shocks makes full use of the within-country variation. We introduced the constant term and two lagged values of each variable in each equation and found that the impact of financial crisis on Nigeria was possible through financial links, trade links, remittances and other capital flows.This implies that the common believe about the Nigeria economy that global shocks through financial crisis does not have any impact is not quite accurate, for initially the global shocks made unstable the Nigerian economy through the macroeconomic variables understudied although after the initial instability resulting from the global shocks, the Nigeria economy then dependent less on fluctuations in the global economic crisis. We on that premise opined that the crisis presented an opportunity for Nigeria to unbalance the Nigeria economy by concentrate on leading sectors like power, education, agriculture so that the development of these sector can bring about a locomotive growth and results in balanced sector in the long run.
Value of information for a leader–follower partially observed Markov game

We consider a leader–follower partially observed Markov game (POMG) and analyze how the value of the leader’s criterion changes due to changes in the leader’s quality of observation of the follower. We give conditions that insure improved observation quality will improve the leader’s value function, assuming that changes in the observation quality do not cause the follower to change its policy. We show that discontinuities in the value of the leader’s criterion, as a function of observation quality, can occur when the change of observation quality is significant enough for the follower to change its policy. We present conditions that determine when a discontinuity may occur and conditions that guarantee a discontinuity will not degrade the leader’s performance. We show that when the leader and the follower are collaborative and the follower completely observes the leader’s initial state, discontinuities in the leader’s value function will not occur. However, examples show that improving observation quality does not necessarily improve the leader’s criterion value, whether or not the POMG is a collaborative game.
RAILCAR COUPLER SYSTEM AND METHOD.

A railcar coupler (100) includes a coupler head portion extending from a shank portion (112). The coupler head portion is configured to couple to a first coupler knuckle for coupling the railcar coupler (100) to a second railcar coupler of an adjacent railcar. The coupler head portion comprises a nose portion (116) and a gathering face extending from the nose portion (116) for engaging a second coupler knuckle coupled to the second railcar coupler. The coupler head portion comprises a guard arm portion (110) extending from the nose portion (116) towards the shank portion (112). The guard arm portion (110) comprises a minimum width (w5) less than a width (w6) of the shank portion (112) where the guard arm portion (110) meets the shank portion.
Adl monitoring of elderly in homes using gas sensors

nvision is keen to hire an Innovation Associate (IA) to add a new line of research to its R&D strategy for elderly ADL (activities of daily living) monitoring in homes applying gas sensors. The SME has developed a solution, enSenior which is addressed to the elderly care market that uses conventional IoT sensor data like (motion, magnetic, pressure, etc.) and machine learning algorithms to monitor daily ADL and detect anomalous events. But one or more of these sensors need to be fixed per room which makes the solution more complex and costly, with further possibilities for ‘dead spots’ resulting in inaccurate detections. From our preliminary research, we have identified the potential of gas sensors to overcome these drawbacks. But our R&D team lacks the necessary expertise in gas sensors and its application for ADL monitoring. The lack of financial resources and difficulty of finding researchers with this specific knowledge and skills in the local job market is the main motivation for nvision to apply for this call. We strongly believe this innovation idea has tremendous potential to add new functionalities and reduce cost of our solution making it more competitive. 
According to the requirements, nvision has proposed a tailored training programme and a comprehensive career development plan for the hired IA. The IA will be completely integrated in the R&D group, sharing an office with other team members, having access to all equipment and participating in all departmental activities. The IA will perform all the tasks related to project, both technical and management as detailed in the work package descriptions, supported always by the supervisor. The IA will also acquire know-how on global market approach in the IoT industry in general and elderly care in particular. nvision is fully committed to developing the career prospects for the IA and will explore all possibilities to extend IA’s position in the company after the completion of this project.
Creating a leadership for maritime industries - New opportunities in Europe

The CLIPPER project stems from the conviction that the support to maritime industries has to be developed in order to tackle Blue Growth challenges as well as energy transition imperatives. Global economic recession did not spare the maritime sector, which also suffers from the ever-growing concurrence from emerging countries. The Regions have a crucial part to play to maintain SMEs’ competitiveness in their traditional activities (shipyards in particular) while becoming leaders on blooming markets such as Marine Renewable Energies (MRE). 

Maritime industries should be understood here according to the definition given by the LeaderShip 2020 report “The Sea, New Opportunities for the Future”, which recommendations are echoing in the CLIPPER project.
Its overall objective is indeed to improve public policies in support to maritime industries’ SMEs, notably by encouraging business strategies focused on diversification and differentiation. 

Exchanges between partner regions, based on an extensive benchmark, will allow the exploration and implementation of new modes of action towards SMEs in order to give them support and incentives for their dynamics of quality upgrading, manufacturing performance and leadership in new markets such as MREs. The partners to the CLIPPER project will build relevant action plans for each of their territories and shape concrete political recommendations to impulse them locally, in line with the analysis of relevant national and European contexts. Continuous exchanges with stakeholders throughout the project will allow a better identification of challenges faced by SMEs and to ensure coherence between their needs and the tools elaborated. The links developed with SMEs during preparatory work will guarantee their direct benefit from the project. CLIPPER's results and their long term exploitation will be a significant support for public authorities and European institutions to improve their business strategies for maritime industries.
Survey and risk assessment of the mycotoxins deoxynivalenol, zearalenone, fumonisins, ochratoxin A, and aflatoxins in commercial dry dog food

The aim of the present study was to investigate the occurrence of mycotoxins in commercial dog food, as a basis to estimate the risk of adverse effects. Seventy-six dry dog food samples from 27 producers were purchased from retail shops, supermarkets, and specialized pet food shops in Vienna, Austria. The frequency and levels of deoxynivalenol (DON), zearalenone (ZEA), fumonisins (FUM), ochratoxin A (OTA). and aflatoxins (AF) in dry dog food were determined. Mycotoxin analysis were performed by commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test kits. Confirmatory analyses were done for DON, ZEA, and FUM by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) after extract clean-up with immunoaffinity columns. The correlations between ELISA and HPLC results for DON and ZEA were acceptable and indicated that ELISA could be a simple, low cost, and sensitive screening tool for mycotoxins detection, contributing to quality and safety of pet food. DON was the mycotoxin most frequently found (83% positives; median 308 µg/kg, maximum 1,390 µg/kg). ZEA (47% positives, median 51 µg/kg and maximum 298 µg/kg) and FUM (42% positives, median 122 µg/kg and maximum 568 µg/kg) were also frequently detected in dog food. OTA was less frequently found (5%, median 3.6 µg/kg, maximum 4.7 µg/kg. AF were not detected (<0.5 µg/kg) in any sample. The results show that dry dog food marketed in Vienna are frequently contaminated with mycotoxins (DON > ZEA > FUM > OTA) in low concentrations, but do not contain AF. The high frequency of Fusarium toxins DON, ZEA, and FUM indicates the need for intensive control measures to prevent mycotoxins in dog foods. The mycotoxin levels found in dry dog food are considered as safe in aspects of acute mycotoxicoses. However, repeated and long-time exposure of dogs to low levels of mycotoxins may pose a health risk.
Environmental Strategies for Sustainable Tourism

The marine-coastal environment cannot be forced into administrative boundaries. This is all the more true for the Tyrrhenian Sea, the real bond of the cooperation area. The above determines a healthy interdependence between the cross-border territories. The environmental quality and economic development of a coastal area are bound to the ecological condition and sustainability of the other areas included in the Programme. Based on the above, the project wants to make the marine-seaside tourism sector more competitive by supporting its sustainable development. It assumes that better environmental quality and lower anthropic load on natural resources can increase the quantity and quality of tourists' environmental awareness and spending capacity throughout the cooperation area. To pursue this objective, local stakeholders (businesses, local administrations and NGOs) must be more involved in defining joint governance plans and project outcomes. In the same way, the project aims to create an eco-tourism brand defined and managed by local bodies and organisations and appropriated by the population. The projects introduces the following innovations: - stakeholder involvement through the establishment of an Advisory Board allowing them to participate in the project choices; - use of an innovative stakeholder engagement method such as Appreciative Inquiry, already successfully tested in important global venues; - use of climate variability data (seasonal forecasts and climate change scenarios) in order to define a sustainable development framework that will anticipate these changes also in the medium-long term.
Diagnosis of depression by MRI scans with the use of VSRAD &ndash; a promising auxiliary means of diagnosis: a report of 10 years research

Diagnosis of depression by MRI scans with the use of VSRAD &ndash; a promising auxiliary means of diagnosis: a report of 10 years research Richi Niida1, Akira Niida2, Makoto Motomura3, Akihiko Uechi41Nanto Clinic, Urasoe City, Okinawa, Japan; 2Nanbu Hospital, Itoman City, Okinawa, Japan; 3University of the Ryukyus, Nakagami County, Okinawa, Japan; 4Kansai Gaidai University, Hirakata City, Osaka, JapanObjectives: This study was designed to evaluate the usefulness of assessing subgenual anterior cingulate cortex (sACC) volume reduction by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as an objective auxiliary means of diagnosis of depression. The study was additionally designed to analyze the association of sACC volume reduction with the effectiveness of treatments for depression and other diseases presenting with similar symptoms, and to examine the possibility of using sACC volume reduction in the distinction between depression and bipolar disorder and determining optimum medication for these conditions.Methods: Three-dimensional T1-weighted sagittal images, taken with Achieva 1.5T NOVA (Philips), were analyzed with VSRAD plus&reg; to evaluate a reduction in sACC volume. The finding from this analysis was compared with the clinical data, including the longitudinal course follow-up data based on the treatment algorithm.Subjects: The study involved 88 patients aged over 54 who received MRI during 2010, ie, 71 patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), 11 patients bipolar disorder, and 6 patients in whom the initial diagnosis (MDD) was later modified. Thirty-three normal individuals served as controls.Results: sACC volume reduction was noted in 66 of the 71 patients receiving treatment of MDD, with sensitivity of 93%, specificity of 85%, and accuracy of 90%. In the 66 patients diagnosed as having MDD and exhibiting sACC volume reduction, the disease showed remission in response to treatment with antidepressants, but medication needed to be continued after achievement of remission. In cases initially diagnosed as having MDD but not exhibiting sACC volume reduction, the necessity of modifying the diagnosis was considered. Typical cases of bipolar disorder did not exhibit sACC volume reduction.Conclusion: That patients receiving treatment of MDD often showed reduction in sACC volume suggests the usefulness of this parameter as an objective auxiliary means of diagnosis for MDD.Keywords: depression, subgenual anterior cingulate cortex (sACC), MRI, VSRAD, neuroimaging
Progress and Frontier of Landscape Culture Research

Landscape culture is a new science and the comprehensive creation based on excellent tradition of cultural landscape.The paper has illustrated the generation and development of landscape culture,and introduced the current situation and progress of foreign researches on landscape culture according to the time order and research focuses.In terms of domestic research of landscape culture,it has been analyzed from the perspective of the study of theoretical connotation,landscape ecology,types of landscape culture and crossover study of itself.It considers that there exist some problems in domestic research on landscape culture,which are separation of traditional cultural landscape from modern landscape culture,separation in research methods,the influence of traditional culture on landscape,unbalanced development of regional landscape culture,separation of regional landscape network,and the insufficiency of protection and development.