SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
French institute for advanced study

The French Institutes for Advanced Study Fellowship Programme proposes to strengthen scholarship and mobility in the Social Sciences and Humanities by enlarging and upgrading the offering of scientific residencies in France to international experienced researchers. It will provide SSH scholars worldwide the possibility to spend one academic year in four of France’s most innovative scientific regions. The four French Institutes for Advanced Study of Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier and Paris teamed up to propose a unified and simplified entry point to their much-coveted scientific residencies. 

FIAS-FP will support individual research as fellows, released from teaching and academic commitments, will conduct in unsegmented time bottom-up research with the greatest freedom, with the IAS strong scientific and extra-academic support. The FIAS-FP experience is designed to provide fellows with the material and intellectual conditions that will generate a significant boost to their professional careers:
1. It enables fellows to produce in a short time what would have taken years to do in the fragmented time at their home institutions (because of administration and teaching commitments);
2. They get exposed to the collective benevolent intelligence of international and multidisciplinary cohorts of fellows, which brings their work to a higher, and often transdisciplinary level;
3. This new international and interdisciplinary network is an asset for scholarship and project building;
4. They are offered a vast range of training opportunities to improve their research and non-academic skills.
FIAS-FP is thus designed to foster intellectual exchanges amongst fellows and with the local scientific community, exposing them to innovative methods, opening new theoretical horizons, and creating international transdisciplinary networks among fellows and beyond. 

FIAS-FP will offer 120 fellowships of 10-month to experienced SSH researchers over a 60-month period.
Water management solutions for reducing microbial environment impact in coastal areas

WATERCARE aims to improve the quality of the microbial and environment and resource efficiency in bathing and coastal waters reducing the microbial contamination by using innovative tools in waste management and treatment WATERCARE will: develop an innovative Water Quality Integrated System (WQls) composed by a real-time hydro-meteorological monitoring network; realize an ad-hoc infrastructure for bathing waters management in a pilot site through a forecast operational model; realize feasibility studies in other 4 target sites to improve planning and management of environmental problems of the marine system; develop a real-time alert system able to preventively identify the potential ecological risk from focal contamination of bathing waters and to support governance decision in processes in bathing water management._x000D_
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Information added on 2020-05-18, regarding the mitigation of the effects of COVID-19 (the coronavirus pandemic that started in 2019) (English language only): There is a link between Covid-19 and not treated urban waste waters as it is demonstrated that this kind of waters allow to spread virus contamination transmission via fecal residues, so the project could be helpful in dealing with the pandemic reducing the risk of Covid-19 contamination during meteorological events and tourist season.
Sterilisable radiation shielded container and method for sterilising radioactive radiation sources

A sterilizable radiation protection container for radioactive sources comprises a base member (1) and a lid (2) with a hollow area for the radiation source. The base member and lid have an opening (3) for feeding a sterilizing medium through the hollow area.
Effect of Stem Cell Factor on Ectogenesis of Preimplantation Embryo of Mice

In order to optimize in vitro culture system of embryo to improve development rate and quality,taking in vivo fertilization embryo,in vitro fertilization embryo and parthenogenetic activation as research object,the effect of different concentrations of stem cell factor on embryo culture in vitro were studied.The results showed that the cleavage rate and morula rate had no significant difference in KSOM,but the blastocyst rate and total blastocyst number derived from PA was less than IVN and IVF.Different concentrations of stem cell factor had no significant effect on cleavage rate,morula rate,blastocyst rate and total blastocyst number.When the concentration of stem cell factor was 100ng·mL-1,the morula rate and blastocyst rate were significantly higher than CK.
Low-Cost and high-performance pocket automated vehicle monitoring system for public transport

AVM (Automated Vehicle Monitoring) systems are a key ITS technology for Public transport, guaranteeing real-time control
of bus fleets on the network. They support ticketing and user information systems and report service performances.
However, existing AVM present 3 key weaknesses that prevent them from being fully implemented and exclude smaller
transport operators from equipping their fleets: a. complex technical features; b. significant resources needed for purchase
and implementation; c. lack of an automatic data validation process.
CELSO has been developed to address these 3 weaknesses. It is a low-cost, pocket AVM solution. It uses large diffusion
technologies for provide all the functions of existing systems via a smartphone/tablet–based APP (CELSO MOB). Moreover,
it enhances performance of conventional AVM, thanks to a specific module (CELSO Validator) which validate data collected
by the system automatically.
The target users of CELSO are not only Transport Operators (small and large), but also Public Transport Authorities s and
other Authorities in charge of service contract monitoring/management. The simple and light architecture of the system can
be easily customised to specific users needs, allowing CELSO to reach a large EU and international target market.
CELSO is currently a prototype product, which has been tested and proved to be effective, yet it requires further engineering
and commercialisation analysis before being placed on the market. For this reason, the Feasibility Analysis to be developed
in this project aims to enhance CELSO specifications (determining any needed software and hardware improvements) and
develop the product business model. Special attention will be paid to the needed adjustments at Company organisation level
to manage CELSO commercialisation and post-sales activities efficiently.
INSTANTANEOUS MEASUREMENT OF DRILLSTRING ORIENTATION

An orientation measurement system is deployed in a wellbore drilling system having one or more reservoir imaging and characterization tools, directional tools, and/or other known BHA tools in a rotating section. The orientation measurement system includes a processor receiving signals from a rotary position sensor measuring an angular position of the rotating section relative to the non-rotating section and receiving signals from an orientation sensor determining the orientation of the non-rotating section relative to a reference frame such as highside. The processor uses the first and second signals to determine a tool face of the rotating member relative to the highside and periodically and/or continuously transmits the determined tool face along the BHA via a suitable communication link. The determined tool face is used by the BHA tools to synchronize measurements with highside and/or to determine azimuth.
A FASTENING DEVICE FOR A ROOF-FLASHING

The free edge of a manually deformable flashing skirt (8, 8') for a roof penetrating building structure (10) is secured to a roof covering (12) by means of a fastening device comprising a strip member (1, 1') of comparatively short length and designed at one end to be secured to the roof covering (12, 12') and, at the other end, to press down the free edge of the flashing skirt (8, 8') against the roof covering (12, 12'), and a securing means (2) for securing said one end to the roof covering (12, 12').
SIMILAR mobile chargers

Mobile phones have become essential part of our life in the last 15 years. All mobile phones have a lot of common features, but their individual style or design, and special functions make these devices salable. However there is an important accessory - the charger - which does the same task to reach the same goal from the beginning, but on a wide range of implementation. A few years ago, GSMA (in partnership with the leading manufacturers) started a program to achieve a brand independent standard for a Universal Charging Solution (UCS) for new mobile phones. This paper will try to analyze this ongoing procedure from the aspect of System Engineering, using SIMILAR. It presents the compatibility and ecodesign problems to solve or reduce with UCS, introduces the main parts of the standard, investigates some alternative conceptions, and describes the connection possibilities to other systems. It also explains the current status of the project, the expected influences and gives some proposals to the future.
A TEXTILE-ELASTOMER COMPOSITE PREFERABLE FOR TRANSFER OR FILM COATING AND METHOD OF MAKING SAID COMPOSITE

The present invention relates to a process for producing a fabric-elastomer composite that, when transfer or film coated, is preferable for use as an artificial leather substrate. The inventive procedure involves (a) producing an elastomer composition of at least four ingredients (an anionically-stabilized waterborne polymer dispersion, an acid-generating chemical, a cloud-point surfactant, and a foam-stabilizing surfactant); (b) incorporating sufficient gas into the liquid mixture to generate a spreadable foam; (c) applying the foam onto a porous textile substrate; (d) heating said foamed fabric until the elastomer coagulates over the fabric substrate; and (e) drying the resultant composite without destroying the coagulated structure. The resultant composite obtains a suppleness that is similar to that of leather and a surface that is suitable for transfer coating to produce artificial leather. The composite may be utilized as upholstery fabric in furniture or in automobiles, apparel, and the like. The particular composites produced are also contemplated within this invention.
RENOUVELLEMENT DES MACHINES DE PRODUCTION VISANT À — L’INNOVATION NUMÉRIQUE DU PROCESSUS DE PRODUCTION

NOTRE PROJET CONSISTE EN L’ACHAT D’UN ALTIMÈTRE (INSTRUMENT DE MESURE), D’UN PRÉRÉGLAGE, D’UNE MACHINE DE MESURE D’OUTILS ET D’UNE MACHINE DE MESURE ET DE CONTRÔLE DE LA QUALITÉ.  L — L’OBJECTIF PRINCIPAL QUE NOUS ATTEIGNONS EST D’AMÉLIORER DE MANIÈRE EFFICACE LA GESTION DU TEMPS ET DES RESSOURCES (HUMAINES, TECHNOLOGIQUES ET FINANCIÈRES). IL SERA IMPORTANT D’ACCROÎTRE LA CULTURE D’ENTREPRISE PAR L’EXPANSION ÉQUILIBRÉE DES CAPACITÉS ORGANISATIONNELLES. LES ATTITUDES ET LE CLIMAT ORGANISATIONNEL S’AMÉLIORERONT D’UNE MANIÈRE PLUS DURABLE, LIBÉRANT DES RESSOURCES POUR DE NOUVELLES OPPORTUNITÉS DE DÉVELOPPEMENT (MARKETING ET LOGISTIQUE EN PHASE AVEC L’AVENIR). À L’HEURE ACTUELLE, LES FLUX DE PRODUCTION AU SEIN DE L’ENTREPRISE SONT BASÉS SUR DES TAUX DE MÉMOIRE ÉLEVÉS ET DES PASSAGES DE COMMUNICATION GÊNÉS PAR DES COURS DE FORMATION ET D’INFORMATION INCOMPLETS, EN PARTICULIER DANS LA PARTIE GESTION DU PROGRÈS DE LA PRODUCTION. L — L’OBJECTIF EST D’AMÉLIORER LE BIEN-ÊTRE DE TOUTES LES RESSOURCES
Do extreme climatic events facilitate plant invasions?

Extreme climate events (ECEs) are projected to increase in magnitude and frequency as global warming intensifies the global water cycle. Global warming is also changing species distribution patterns by affecting native plant communities and by enabling alien species to expand beyond their native range. We increasingly realize that climate change and biological invasions act together, leading to even more dramatic outcomes. However, how ECEs will affect the incidence and strength of biological invasions remains poorly understood. Therefore, the overall objective of EXTREME is to develop a mechanistic understanding of how increased climatic variability and ECEs affect alien plant invasions. I will relate the incidence of species invasiveness with climate variability and the occurrence of ECEs, using drylands as study system. A novel approach to develop further understanding is the inclusion of genomic features in explaining the response to ECEs. A modelling approach will be combined with a common-garden experiment to study the effect of drought and heavy rainfall on the performance of native and alien plant species in a model dryland system in South Africa. EXTREME will allow me to diversify my individual competence by acquiring new skills (statistical and climate modelling and GIS) and competencies (academic leadership, proposal writing, project management). EXTREME will strongly benefit my inter-sectoral and interdisciplinary expertise and strengthen my international network, which is also beneficial for the host. A two-way transfer of knowledge is guaranteed since EXTREME combines my expertise in invasion and evolutionary ecology with the host’s expertise in the effect of climate variability and extremes. Therefore, EXTREME is not only expected to catalyse my career development, but will contribute to Europe’s knowledge-based economy and society by providing invaluable knowledge on climate change and invasive species that is of the highest priority in the EU.
Conceptual process design and simulation of membrane systems for integrated natural gas dehydration and sweetening

Abstract Subsea natural gas processing attracts increased interest due to the smaller environmental footprint. Natural gas (NG) dehydration and sweetening are the main processing steps to avoid pipeline plugging and corrosion caused by the presence of water and CO2. Triethylene glycol (TEG) and amine absorption are the commercial technologies for these applications. However, membrane technology is considered as promising solutions for alternative subsea gas processing technologies, which provides unmanned operations without the requirements for rapidly periodical maintenance. In this work, a hybrid membrane process was designed for integrated dehydration and sweetening of a saturated natural gas containing 10 mol.% CO2, and the process operating parameters such as inter-stage feed and permeate pressures are investigated. The simulation results indicated that the optimal permeate pressure in the 2nd -stage unit is 4 bar, and the optimal 3rd-stage feed and permeate pressures are15bar and 2bar, respectively. The minimum specific cost of 95 mol%) for enhanced gas recovery. However, due to the relatively low water selectivity of the dehydration membranes at high pressure of 60 bar used in the simulation, the hydrocarbon loss is still quite higher. Thus, advanced membranes with high H2O/CH4 selectivity at high pressure should be pursued to promote the application of the designed membrane system for subsea natural gas dehydration and sweetening.
AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA

The study examined the role of airport infrastructural development on socio-economic development of the country and, adopted a descriptive survey study methodology, using questionnaire to collect required data. Systematic random sampling techniques were use in selecting the participating staff in the airport. The data were presented by means of simple percentages and tables respectively, while spearman rank correlation coefficient (r S ) was used in testing the formulated hypotheses. The result reveals that, there is a correlation between airport infrastructure development and socio-economic development of the country. The study conclude that, for any proper achievements to be achieve in aviation sector, government must step up its contribution, regulation and due process must be followed in awarding of contract and making decision that relates to the development of aviation in the country. In view of this, the study recommends that, capable hands should be employed in the aviation industry. This is very crucial so as to make the industry contribute significantly to the socio-economic growth and development of the nation.
DESIGN RULE CHECKS IN 3-D VIRTUAL FABRICATION ENVIRONMENT

A virtual fabrication environment that enables 3D Design Rule Checks (DRCs) or Optical Rule Checks (ORCs) on 3D structural models of semiconductor devices to be performed is discussed. The virtual fabrication environment may perform 3D design rule checks, such as minimum line width, minimum space between features, and minimum contact area between adjacent materials, directly in 3D without making assumptions about the translation from 2D design data to a 3D structure effected by an integrated process flow for semiconductor devices. The required number of 3D design rule checks may therefore be significantly reduced from the number of design rule checks required in 2D environments. Embodiments may also perform the 3D design rule checks for a range of statistical variations in process and design parameters.
Compact surface-plasmon-polariton dichroic splitter with high splitting ratio based on three cascaded grooves

A compact surface-plasmon-polariton (SPP) dichroic splitter based on three cascaded nanogrooves of different dimensions is proposed. Photons normally incident on the dichroic splitting structure are converted to surface plasmons propagating to the left or right on the metal surface depending on the incident wavelength. A new operation principle is proposed to guide the structure design. Proof-of-principle demonstrations show that a remarkable property of high splitting ratios of 36.7 dB (right: left power flow contrast) at a splitting wavelength of 600 nm and 42.4 dB (left: right power flow contrast) at a wavelength of 800 nm is realized. The proposed design concept has very general applicability across other operating wavelengths, such as the communication bands (i.e., 1310 and 1550 nm).
Industrial technologies 2018 - innovative industries for smart growth

The economical capacity of Europe is dependent on material goods production and industry. 
In the European Union, competitive production is central to economic growth. To meet the pressure of globalization, demographic developments in population and job markets, and challenges of increasing resource shortage as well as the demands for energy efficiency and highest environmental standards it is crucial that public authorities, industry and research work together. Industrial production is changing fundamentally. New, aggressive competitors, especially from the BRIC countries, and in the foreground China, offer production conditions at far lower cost than in Europe. 

In Europe competitive goods production is based on highly qualified experts and a high de-gree of mechanization. Intelligent production technologies and processes are necessary for a competitive and efficient production of material goods. Innovative, reasonable, ecologically friendly as well as qualitative products and services are possible only on the basis of innova-tive production and process technologies. 
R&D to improve production technologies and processes for the whole manufacturing sector are essential. Key enabling technologies are essential to broaden the industrial basis of manufacturing industry.

The conference “MAde in euroPE 2030 - innovative industry for smart growth” will focus on 
- Presenting new industrial applications of applied research on Nanotechnology, Materi-als and Advanced Production
- Feedback from the community providing policy advice
- Presenting of first insights in the upcoming FP9 of the European Commission
- The networking for industry and research

Europe’s industrial future is dependent on specific modernizations of production processes; ""Smart Production"" of new, competitive and sustainable products. Research in Key enabling technologies in industry and science in cooperation with public authorities is speeding up.
SSD for R

The need for statistical analysis in single-subject designs presents a challenge, as analytical methods that are applied to group comparison studies are often not appropriate in single-subject research. SSD for R is a robust set of statistical functions with wide applicability to single-subject research. It is a comprehensive package of statistical tests and produces accompanying graphs for almost every function. These include, among others, tests of autocorrelation, t-tests, effect sizes, median and celeration χ 2 analyses, and control charts. All functions and graphs are described in a series of tables. Since SSD for R is open source, it is freely available and can be accessed on the authors’ website, www.ssdanalysis.com. Additional support, including video tutorials and sample data are also available at no charge.
A 35kDa antigenic protein from Shigella flexneri: In silico structural and functional studies

Shigella flexneri serotype 2a is a major public health concern in the developing and under-developed countries which contributes to shigellosis endemic and mortality. Thus, there is an urgent need for a rapid diagnostic test for effective therapy and disease management. Previous study showed that a ∼35 kDa antigenic protein from S. flexneri is a potential biomarker. We therefore modelled the three-dimensional structure of the antigen to probe its functionality which could aid in the development of an antigen-based diagnostic. Results showed that the antigen is a transmembrane protein consists of OmpA and OmpA-like domains. The OmpA domain is a beta-barrel embedded in the outer membrane with four surface-exposed extracellular loops. The OmpA-like domain is linked to the OmpA domain with a 17 amino acids linker and located in the periplasmic. Docking of peptidoglycan into the groove of OmpA-like domain might help in catalyzing the bacterial cell wall formation. Both domains are expected to be involved in the virulence, structural stability, pathogenesis and survival of Shigella thus made the 35 kDa protein a suitable shigellosis diagnostic biomarker. This structural elucidation will also enable a better identification of the epitope regions for the development of specific binders to the 35 kDa antigen.
Wage Formation, Investment Behavior and Growth Regimes: An Agent-Based Analysis

Using the “Keynes+Schumpeter” (K+S) agent-based model developed in Dosi et al. (2010, 2012) we study how the interplay between firms’ investment behavior and income distribution shapes the short—and long-run dynamics of the economy at the aggregate level. We study the dynamics of investment under two different scenarios. One in which investment is fully determined by past profits, and one in which investment is tied to expectations about future consumption demand. We show that, independently from the investment scenario analyzed, the emergence of steady growth with low unemployment requires a balance in the income distribution between profits and wages. If this is not the case, the economy gets locked either in stagnation equilibria, or into growth trajectories displaying high volatility and unemployment rates. Moreover, in the demand-led scenario we show the emergence of a non-linear relation between real wages and unemployment. Finally, we study whether increasing degrees of wage-flexibility are able to restore growth and unemployment and reduce the volatility in the economy. We show that this is indeed the case only when investment is profit-led. In contrast, in the scenario where investment is driven by demand expectations wage-flexibility has no effect on either growth and unemployment. In turn, this result casts doubts on the ability of wage-flexibility policies to stabilize the economy.