SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Development of manufacturing process for a novel multi-layer film comprising of a water-soluble polymer and a bio-compostable polymer to enable flushable ostomy pouches

Ostomy drainage pouches are medical devices made of heavy-duty plastic used to collect waste from a surgically diverted colon, ileum or urinary system. Unfortunately, their disposal can cause users psychological, social, and work-related problems, negatively affecting their quality of life. Soiled ostomy devices become domestic waste and the heavy-duty plastic is non-bio-compostable and so ends up at landfill sites with over 850 million ostomy pouches disposed in landfills annually across the EU representing more than 100,000 tonnes of liquid and plastic waste.

BioStomy seeks to address challenges faced by ostomy pouch users, by providing an industry first, fully flushable ostomy pouch, enabled through the combined use of advanced water soluble and biodegradable material and a novel advanced manufacturing process involving a single co-extrusion of these materials and an adhesive layer. 

We anticipate that over a period of five years, we will be able to replace 5.49 million pouches making a profit of €23.79 million and saving over 600 tonnes of plastic waste from landfills. Eucomed estimates that about 0.14% of the total population (700,000 citizens) in the EU has an ostomy and so BioStomy addresses Europe’s challenges of an increasingly ageing society and reducing waste by providing an innovative, ostomy pouching system that is environmentally friendly and convenient for users. 

In the Phase 1, we intend to investigate the dynamics of the co-extrusion process, study the market and investigate potential alternative applications for our product.

The aim of Phase 2 will be to reduce the thickness of our novel multi-layer material so as to reduce cost and increase usability and manufacturability. Secondly, to prototype and validate a high volume advanced manufacturing process using a single multi-layer differentiated co-extrusion to produce the prescribed film.
International doctoral training in mathematical sciences in paris

COFUND MathInParis programme will create and build upon existing networks to attract exceptional Doctoral students coming from abroad, to ensure a very high standard of Doctoral training and to disseminate good practice in terms of selection and mentoring throughout all its Doctoral schools by means of those implemented within this programme. The programme is expected to significantly improve follow-up and mentoring conditions through the presence of dedicated personnel and to develop the scope and modes of provision in Doctoral education. COFUND MathInParis will enhance opening of training in mathematics towards industry and other disciplines, develop new targeted mechanisms for transition of doctoral students to businesses during their training and promote public-private mobility.

COFUND MathInParis will promote the increase and dissemination of a new generation of international mathematicians trained in Paris, as many scientific ambassadors worldwide. It will create a new network of young innovating Doctors integrated in the European Union who will develop a new key areas of expertise in their home country. New ambitions, more mobility and more curiosity, more awareness for the impact of mathematics in the new economy, more taste for risk taking, innovation and entrepreneurship will emerge.

One of the major objectives of COFUND MathInParis is also to break the Berlin wall between academic and industrial research, by widely promoting closer relationships between our teams and laboratories in universities, and partners from the private sector, in industries, banks, etc. Mathematics have been recognized as an important vector for innovation, and it is important to ensure transfer to companies. However our relationships still lack a solid and efficient structure, and one of our aims is to use FSMP as a platform to enable, improve technological transfer and promote bridges to companies.
Maximising response from GPs to questionnaire surveys: do length or incentives make a difference?

General Practitioners (GPs) respond poorly to postal surveys. Consequently there is potential for reduced data quality and bias in the findings. In general population surveys, response to postal questionnaires may be improved by reducing their length and offering incentives. The aim of this study was to investigate whether questionnaire length and/or the offer of an incentive improves the response of GPs to a postal questionnaire survey.A postal questionnaire survey was sent to 800 UK GPs randomly selected from Binley's database; a database containing contact details of professionals working in UK general practices. The random sample of GPs was assigned to one of four groups of 200, each receiving a different questionnaire, either a standard (eight sides of A4) or an abbreviated (four sides of A4) questionnaire, with or without the offer of an incentive (a prize draw entry for a £100 voucher) for completion. The effects of questionnaire length and offer of incentive on response were calculated.Of 800 mailed questionnaires, 19 GPs did not meet inclusion criteria and 172 (adjusted response 22.0%) completed questionnaires were received. Among the four groups, response ranged from 20.1% (standard questionnaire with no incentive and abbreviated questionnaire with incentive) through 21.8% (standard questionnaire with incentive), to 26.0% (abbreviated questionnaire with no incentive). There were no significant differences in response between the four groups (p = 0.447), between the groups receiving the standard versus the abbreviated questionnaire (% difference -2.1% (95% confidence interval (CI) -7.9, 3.7)) or the groups offered an incentive versus no incentive (% difference -2.1% (95% CI -7.9, 3.7).Strategies known to improve response to postal questionnaire surveys in the general population do not significantly improve the response to postal questionnaire surveys among GPs. Further refinements to these strategies, or more novel strategies, aimed at increasing response specifically among GPs need to be identified in order to maximise data quality and generalisability of research results.
Characterisation of a Commercial Automotive NH3-SCR Copper–Zeolite Catalyst

A commercial copper exchanged zeolite was characterised and studied regarding the selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides (NOX) by ammonia using physicochemical analyses (XRF, XRD, NMR, BET, UV–Visible, IR) and synthetic gas bench test rig, respectively. As expected, two adsorption sites were identified for ammonia: Bronsted and Lewis acid sites, the latter retaining stronger ammonia. Furthermore, ammonia and water adsorb on the same sites, and competition phenomena decrease ammonia storage capacity. Concerning the NOX conversion, in spite of a high efficiency, an important selectivity into N2O is noticed, due to the formation of an ammonium nitrate by-product on the catalyst surface. The limited NOX conversion efficiency at low temperature is due to the weak NO oxidation activity, whereas NH3 oxidation activity at high temperature involves a decrease in NOX reduction.
The importance of wall friction between particulate solids and elastomeric belt

Abstract A new experimental methodology is described for the combined measurements of both the static and the kinetic friction between a bulk solid and a conveyor belt. This area of investigation has all too often been neglected. The method of testing is based on a very well known principle of the operation of an inclined plane. The tester was designed while keeping in mind that tribological phenomena are influenced by various factors; these factors should be varied widely and independently, yet they should also be measured easily. In this preliminary testing using two coals and two rubber belts, several different operational conditions were used, such as load and moisture content. The experimental results confirm that both static and kinetic angles of friction between the belt surfaces and the coals tested are considerably higher than the presently recommended maximum inclination angle for belt conveyors. No two bulk materials are the same, and this is the reason why physical testing of a granular solid is so important to the proper design of conveying systems.
The impact of recent vincristine on human hematopoietic progenitor cell collection in pediatric patients with central nervous system tumors

Central nervous system (CNS) malignancies represent 20% of all childhood cancers. To improve outcomes in infants and children with high-risk disease, treatment can include adjuvant chemotherapy and early autologous peripheral blood human progenitor cell collection (AHPCC), followed by high-dose chemotherapy and stem cell rescue. In many protocols, postoperative chemotherapy includes the administration of weekly vincristine (VCR) between induction chemotherapy cycles, regardless of scheduled AHPCC. We observed anecdotal AHPCC failures in children receiving midcycle VCR (MC-VCR).The study was an 8-year retrospective chart review of all children with a CNS malignancy and who underwent AHPCC. Information included patient demographic and clinical data, mobilization regimen, VCR administration, product yields, infusion toxicity, and patient charges. Data were analyzed relative to MC-VCR administration. Graphics and statistical analysis (t-test, chi-square, linear regression) were performed with commercial software.Twenty-four patients and 47 AHPCCs were available for analysis. Nine patients (37%) received MC-VCR within 7 days of scheduled AHPCC. MC-VCR was associated with delayed marrow recovery (17.9 days vs. 14.9 days, p=0.0012), decreased median peripheral CD34 counts (75 × 10(6) CD34/L vs. 352 × 10(6) CD34/L, p=0.03), decreased median CD34 yields (2.4 × 10(6) CD34/L vs. 17.8 × 10(6) CD34/kg, p=0.08), more AHPCCs per mobilization (2.9 vs. 1.1, p=0.01), and an increased rate of remobilization (33% vs. 6%). Mean patient charges were 2.5× higher in patients receiving MC-VCR than controls (p=0.01).MC-VCR should be withheld before scheduled AHPCC to optimize CD34 collection.
Natural language energy for promoting consumer sustainable behaviour

Residential energy consumption represents the 28% of all EU consumption and if commercial buildings are also considered this percentage increases to 40% (36% of EU CO2 emissions). In this context, is clear that the reduction of consumption in the residential sector should play an important role in energy efficiency programmes and policies as is stated in the recent Energy Efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU.
Most energy efficiency measures implemented in Europe involved technological interventions. In contrast, everyday energy-consuming behaviours are largely habitual and therefore the potential of energy savings at home with actions focused in consumer behaviour is really promising. In this context the provision of feedback to consumers has resulted in really promising results, achieving savings in the range of 5-20%. But some limitations exists. The aim of this project is to fill the gaps and advanced in this context, being an essential preparatory activity for the future large scale demonstration of feedback methodologies.
The key aim of this project is to develop an advanced and integral user-centred framework for the implementation of efficient energy feedback programmes in the domestic area. Our approach relies in the complete characterisation of the EU energy consumer, and the design of specific personalised actions tailored to each consumer pattern detected based on the use of natural language and emotional contents. NATCONSUMERS will set the scenario to allow strengthening the dialogue between the EU energy system stakeholders in order to define robustness methodologies exploiting to the maximum the potential of energy feedback approaches, filling the existing gaps not still covered by previous pilots and experiments.
NATCONSUMERS consortium brings together representatives of all stakeholders and areas involved in the project. A concise dissemination and awareness programme is proposed to reach the target communities and increase the impact of the project.
Bottom-Up generation of atomically precise synthetic 2d materials for high performance in energy and electronic applications – a multi-site innovative training action

The “graphene rush” has triggered a great interest in the design and fabrication of synthetic 2D materials (S2DMs) excelling in their chemical and physical properties for future emerging technologies addressing numerous societal needs, such as faster and better performing electronics, as well as energy storage and conversion. To match the societal benefits of being at the forefront of new technological and scientific developments, the EC requires a highly skilled scientific and technical workforce that can efficiently finalize the shift to a true knowledge-based society. ULTIMATE will provide to 15 talented young researchers a well-structured training in the burgeoning field of S2DMs by developing their knowledge and understanding on: i) how to generate novel atomically precise 2D materials with defined structure and composition, and ii) how to best exploit their unique and tunable properties for electronics and energy applications. This training-through-research requires an intersectoral approach by specialized and skilled scientists from different (sub-)disciplines including molecular modeling (TUD), organic, macro-/supramolecular synthesis (TUD, HUB, UAM), production of S2DMs (GRA, TUD, UNISTRA, IIT), hierarchical self-assembly (UNISTRA, KUL, HUB, CNR), surface and interface studies (KUL, EMPA, IBM, KFUG, CNR, APE, IIT, UNISTRA), photochemistry and photophysics (UNIME, HUB, UNISTRA, IIT), device fabrication and characterization (IIT, TUD, UNISTRA), and other skills, as well as a strong commitment to the training of young talents with the ultimate goal of achieving scientific breakthroughs in this very topical area of science and technology. The ULTIMATE network will strengthen the EC training efforts by delivering 540 person-months of unprecedented cross-disciplinary and supra-sectoral training that is carefully structured in local, network-wide, and beyond-network training activities, as well as complementary and transferable skills.
Nanocoating deposition of anti-fingerprint and fluorine free material on glass for optical lenses and solar panels industry

Today the glass lenses and solar panels have a low durability and are easily stained with undesirable fingerprint, oil, dust and environmental pollutants decreasing the efficiency of their optical properties and generating and extra cost and time for their cleaning. In addition, the most current approaches for achieving an amphiphobic material (repels water and oil) rely on fluorinated compounds such as perfluoroalkyl sulfonates (PFAS)s. However, these fluorinated compounds may be carcinogenic for animal and humans at relatively high dose levels with strong evidence for connection between exposure to them and several forms of cancer. There is a necessity to find an effective, self-cleaning material with a high durability that provides glass surfaces with a high resistance to ngerprinting.  In response, our companies ONYRIQ (ON) and ADVANCED NANOTECHNOLOGIES (AD) have developed NaDam-G (Nanocoating Deposition of amphiphobic and fluorine free material on Glass), an innovative  technology consisting of a fluorine-free(avoiding the damage to health and environment), anti-fingerprint (avoidance of fingerprint and smudges) and self-cleaning (inherent ability to remove dirt), polymeric material covalently bonded on glass by Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapour Deposition (PECVD). NaDam-G imparts  high-durability for optical lenses and solar panels (increasing the efficiency by 3.5 % and generating an extra 25% of electricity) while being self- cleaning reduces cost and time consuming. Having validated the reliability of the NaDam-G system at the pilot scale, we now want to finalise its development and achieve market preparedness. In Phase 1 we aim to carry a Feasibility Study to warrant the project from a technical, commercial and financial point of view. Besides the crucial benefits that it will bring to nanocoating sector, NaDam-G will boost the growth of ON and AN, expecting to gain € 43million profits and 26 new people after 5 years in the market, reaching a ROI of 16.3.
Développement et conception d’un prototype d’appareil pour effectuer un carrelage automatique des panneaux.

Le projet résout la conception et le développement d’un prototype de revêtement mural automatisé de structures en bois avec revêtement céramique.  Le dispositif sera conçu sur la base des exigences relatives à la technologie inventée par le demandeur et traite actuellement de la protection des droits de propriété industrielle de cette invention.
POLYCARBONATE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A CARBOXYLIC ACID AND THEIR GLYCEROL OR DIGLYCEROL ESTERS

The invention relates to compositions containing polycarbonate and a mixture comprising a carboxylic acid and the glycerol and/or diglycerol esters thereof, to the use of the compositions for the production of blends or molded parts and to molded parts obtained therefrom. The compositions have improved rheological and optical properties.
Approach for structuring the product environment for a systematic analysis of field data

The Development of complex products in a satisfactory way is a difficult task. This is confirmed by the increasing number of recalls and customer complaints. In order to achieve a high product quality, different approaches were developed; one is the Generic System Engineering (GSE), a method that fits the complex product system in a standardized system model. The product system is in fact influenced to a high degree by the environment. To consider this impact, this paper discusses the structuring of the environment into processes and locations and their influences to the product system. This allows the systematic use of field data to limit the quantity of elements and their interaction in the processes and locations in order to improve the process of problem-solving. The benefit is to learn from mistakes in the context of the GSE. This supports cause-analysis, effect-analysis and therefore the enhancement of product systems.
Conservation and management of wetlands in the Upper Adriatic: renaturation interventions in the natural reserve of Valle Cavanata

The project aims at defining a number of interventions to be carried out in adjacent protected areas characterized by similar environments, enabling a comparison of the different methods used and the results obtained, thus acquiring clear indications as to the most suitable management techniques to be used. This type of intervention has produced favourable synergic results on the conservation of bird species that use these coastal wetlands as resting, wintering and nesting areas. With reference to the Regional Natural Reserve of Valle Cavanata (Gorizia - Italy) and to the Natural Reserve of the Bay of San Canziano (Koper - Capodistria- Slovenia) renaturation activities are carried out in order to create new environments that are typical of coastal saline lagoons which can offer the most suitable environmental conditions to the presence of particular animal species. Research, monitoring and results dissemination activities are then developed jointly, following individual recovery actions. The project aims at safeguarding biodiversity in the cross-border area, through the regeneration of deteriorated areas and the development of environmental education programmes and sustainable tourist options. The initiative is based on the cooperation and the exchange of experiences between the authorities that are responsible for the management of the protected areas, with a view to building a network of coastal protected areas in the Upper Adriatic.
An enhanced beam-theory model of the mixed-mode bending (MMB) test—Part II: Applications and results

The paper presents an enhanced beam-theory (EBT) model of the mixed-mode bending (MMB) test, whereby the specimen is considered as an assemblage of two sublaminates partly connected by an elastic–brittle interface. Analytical expressions for the compliance, energy release rate, and mode mixity are deduced. A compliance calibration strategy enabling numerical or experimental evaluation of the interface elastic constants is also presented. Furthermore, analytical expressions for the crack length correction parameters—analogous to those given by the corrected beam-theory (CBT) model for unidirectional laminated specimens—are furnished for multidirectional laminated specimens, as well. Lastly, an example application to experimental data reduction is presented.
NACHHALTIGE MOBILITÄT IN GESCHÄFTSPROZESSEN

ZWECK ÃÂÂ Â Â: ZIELE DES ÖKOLOGISCHEN WANDELS: — NACHHALTIGE MOBILITÄT IN GESCHÄFTSPROZESSEN FÖRDERN: INTERVENTIONEN FÜR DEN ERWERB VON FAHRZEUGEN ZUR VERRINGERUNG DER UMWELTAUSWIRKUNGEN
Wheel spin control apparatus for use in an automobile.

A wheel spin control apparatus for use in an automotive vehicle having left- and right-hand driven wheels includes spin detectors (SR,SL) for detecting the occurrence of an excessive wheel spin in the left- and right-hand driven wheels, and braking controllers (BCR,BCL) for applying braking forces to the left- and right-hand driven wheels in response to the detection of the excessive wheel spins to suppress the excessive wheel spin, and thereafter gradually weakening the braking forces. The wheel spin control apparatus further includes a torque controller (EC) for controlling an output power of an engine employed to drive the left- and right-hand driven wheels such that the engine output power is gradually decreased as at least one of the braking forces is gradually weakened, whereby the suppression of the driven wheel effected by the braking controller (BCRBCL) is gradually taken over or superseded by the torque controller (EC).
The translational cancer faster forward postdoctoral programme – canfaster-er

CanFaster is a joint venture among industry, health care and academia to enhance and accelerate innovations and clinical implementation within oncology. The mission of CanFaster is to prolong and save lives of cancer patients through integrated development and commercialization/implementation of diagnostic/treatment alternatives, thus reaching the market and patient more rapidly. CanFaster will save lives of cancer patients, not for future generations, but for today´s. The CanFaster programme is enabled by an intimate collaboration between industry, health care system and academia, and will contribute to the Europe 2020 strategy, where one million new research jobs are needed to reach the Innovation Union flagship initiative. The aim of the present proposal for funding is to accelerate this process further by recruiting ERs to synergize with the already ongoing CanFaster doctoral programme. The collected track record of all partners demonstrates an impressive history of entrepreneurial spirit, state-of the art medical care but also truly world-class scientific excellence within translational cancer research. The proposed programme recruting 15 ERs, will be hosted within CREATE Health, a translational cancer research programme with broad international collaboration partners and excellent out-put for the last 12 years. Main objectives of CanFaster are (i) Increased transnational and intersectorial mobility (ii) Intersectorial improvements through intensified collaboration within oncology between academia, industry and hospital/regional health care organisations. (iii) Acceleration of innovation, attracting international investors leading to increased number of SMEs in the region and (iv) Education of a new generation of excellent multidisciplinary, entrepreneurial scientists. This is achieved through the attraction of the MSCA program for industrial partners to add-on to the EU and public national funding of the programme with financial and in-kind contribution.