SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Scaling biological e-methanation as a green deal building block

The decarbonisation of natural gas – the biggest energy import product into the EU today – through the production of renewable methane from bio-e-methanation (“e-methane”), a natural gas equivalent, is one of the cornerstones of the European energy transition. Our highly productive microorganism strain and pressure bioreactor design carry the potential to solve the challenge of providing cost-effective large-scale energy storage and a multi-purpose e-fuel. Echaea are the only company worldwide to have validated a biological methanation technology in industrial prototypes that turn CO2 into e-methane, using curtailed renewable power, and storing it in existing gas grids. The fully biogenic e-fuel can be used across sectors, for transportation, power generation or industrial heating. Our technology has shown to produce grid-quality e-methane in a continuous process at a 1MW scale (Biofos, DK Solothurn, CH) and now needs to be scaled up to commercial size. The EIC grant funded project will de-risk Echaea’s Power-to-Methane solution to market-readiness. Subsequently we will build a full 10MWe commercial demonstration plant at Roslev, Denmark, funded by the EIC equity facility. 
Once industrial operations have been demonstrated, the technology is ready for international roll-out. Expressions of interest for 12 10MWe plants have already been received. We have assessed a market potential today of around 500 biological methanation plants and of 5,000 in the EU, more around the world, by 2050. Green Deal impact: One 10MW plant will convert 5,700 mt of CO2 a year and produce 2,8m Nm3 e-methane, sufficient to heat 2,400 homes. By 2050, this technology could convert 0.8% of annual CO2 released in the EU. Echaea is a venture-backed company and co-led by a female executive, Doris Hafenbradl. A multi-disciplinary team of 33 employees is pursuing the mission of becoming the global leader for renewable methane production at scale.
THREADLESS DRILLPIPE CONNECTOR

A threadless tubular connector includes a first component having a first tubular axis defined therethrough and configured to engage a second component having a second tubular axis defined therethrough, and a retaining member configured to maintain an alignment of the first tubular axis with the second tubular axis.
Big data-driven marketing for better competitiveness

Big data analysis has become a source of competitive advantage for businesses and even whole economies. Big data is indeed a critical issue for the digital economy, innovation and services that are expected to drive growth and job creation in the EU. Compared to the USA, however, the EU has been slow in the adoption of big data analysis. Fortunately, big data opportunities still exist in many business sectors to improve the competitiveness of European firms. In particular, performance may be improved by making use of big customer data to offer goods and services that better meet customer needs, i.e., “big data-driven marketing (BDM)”. However, adopting BDM has a steep learning curve due to organizations’ lack of understanding regarding the diverse factors required to succeed. The BIDAMARK project aims to assess the impact of different success factors on BDM, and consequently on firms’ ability to achieve superior customer performance. To answer this question, a comparative analysis between France- and US-based firms, and between industry sectors, will be implemented. A quantitative survey methodology will be applied with structural equation modelling (PLS) as the primary analysis method. This project is a perfect springboard for the Principal Investigator (PI) through the opportunity to build durable research networks, and acquire new skills that are complementary with his current expertise. New skills include research skills (theoretical and methodological), technical skills (use of new software tools), project management skills (lead of interdisciplinary project), language skills (French), and training skills (course teaching). Moreover, the publication of conference papers (later developed into high-impact journal articles) and recommendations for decision-makers will contribute to the improvement of the visibility of the PI’s research, and positively influence his academic career. Finally, this project builds a foundation for future collaborations.
Ascorbic Acid: Physiology and Health Effects

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is an essential dietary nutrient required for various biological processes in the human body. These include its vital role as antioxidant, and it acts as cofactor for the biosynthesis of collagen, catecholamines, amino acids, and various peptide hormones. Accumulating literatures suggest that vitamin C may potentially implicate in the development of various chronic diseases partly due to its role in maintaining oxidative balance, this is due to the fact that initiation and development of many chronic diseases stemmed from oxidative stress and inflammation. Given that, vitamin C has controversially been used in the prevention and treatment of specific health conditions, this article attempts to summarize recent evidences pertaining to the roles of vitamin C in health and diseases. A brief description on the physiology of vitamin C was also included to support the understanding of its role in maintaining health.
Heritage Rehabilitation as Multiplier cultural Empowerment within Social contest

"Hermes - Heritage Rehabilitation as Multiplier cultural Empowerment within Social contest" is an infrastructure project that aims to strengthen the synergy between public and private institutions to promote and enhance the common socio-cultural identity of Greece and Italy through integrated interventions that include infrastructure works in disused archaeological and rocky sites, accessibility interventions and innovative cultural projects planned and managed in a sustainable way. Hermes focuses on 3 main themes: accessibility, creative industry and the and historical heritage, in order to develop a cross-border community identity and to produce a virtuous circle of cross-border cultural awareness and thus increase the sustainable cultural tourism offer.

Municipality of Fasano is the Lead Partner of the project in cooperation with Apulian Public Theatre, Apulian Regional Directorate Museums, Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sport – Ephorate of Antiquities of Arta and University of Ioannina - Research Committee. Associated partner, the Department of Tourism, Economy of Culture and Territorial Enhancement of Puglia Region.
METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ALKANE SULFONIC ACID AT SUPERACIDIC CONDITIONS

The present invention refers to a method for the production of alkane sulfonic acid, in which SO3 and an alkane are contacted with each other in the presence of a solvent, said solvent does constitute a superacid and the combination of said solvent with one or more of the reactants also gives rise to a superacid.
Multi-Institutional Breast Cancer Epidemiologic and Outcomes Project

Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer among women among women in both developing and developed world. However data on management of this disease are obtained from studies conducted on primarily Caucasian cohorts within North America and Europe with the assumption that breast cancer regardless of country of origin and ethnicity is the same. Thus a number of issues are important. First an epidemiological assessment of the clinical and pathological characteristics of breast tumors and associated survival outcomes within populations of different countries is important. Second a comparative assessment of these parameters with that of the population of North America will give insight into important differences (if any) across these cohorts. This will be especially important as it would give an indication as to whether North American implemented guidelines have provided the same benefit. Finally an assessment of the rate of delay (if any) in implementation of newer efficacious drugs into the treatment paradigm of patients with breast cancer in different countries would provide valuable information relevant to both assessment of information obtained from the comparison of survival outcomes across the population groups as well as provide information about important deficiencies (if any) in established health policy. Thus, using data derived from cohorts of patients with breast cancer treated in different countries participating in this study (including the Middle East and Asia), the purpose of this study is to assess clinical and pathological characteristics and survival outcomes of breast cancer among women diagnosed in these regions and to compare it to those of women in North America. The analysis of treatment and outcomes data can highlight shortcomings in the quality of care (if any) and evolution in the treatment practice in the various region. The results of the analyses will also serve as essential input into updating individual organization’s practice guidelines.
Electrical and thermal conductivities in dense plasmas

Expressions for the electrical and thermal conductivities in dense plasmas are derived combining the Chester-Thellung-Kubo-Greenwood approach and the Kramers approximation. The infrared divergence is removed assuming a Drude-like behaviour. An analytical expression is obtained for the Lorenz number that interpolates between the cold solid-state and the hot plasma phases. An expression for the electrical resistivity is proposed using the Ziman-Evans formula, from which the thermal conductivity can be deduced using the analytical expression for the Lorenz number. The present method can be used to estimate electrical and thermal conductivities of mixtures. Comparisons with experiment and quantum molecular dynamics simulations are done.
An unusual thiazolo[5,4-d]thiazole sensitizer for dye-sensitized solar cells

Abstract A novel unsymmetrical thiazolo[5,4-d]thiazole, TZ1, endowed with an unusual π–D–A structure featuring a highly conjugated light-harvesting backbone, has been synthesized and characterized from the photo- and electrochemical point of view. Although its structure did not resemble that of typical organic sensitizers, the new compound showed properties compatible with its employment in dye-sensitized solar cells. The experimental findings were supported by the results of DFT calculations. Indeed, when tested as a sensitizer in dye-sensitized solar cells, compound TZ1 gave rise to a high average open-circuit voltage (Voc) of 0.712 V and an average short-circuit current (Jsc) of 7.0 mA cm−2, resulting in a power conversion efficiency (η) of 2.55%.
COMPATIBILITY CONTROL OF COMPONENTS CONNECTED TO WORK MACHINE

The present invention relates to a method for controlling compatibility of components connected to a work machine comprising a control system. A compatibility check request message is transmitted to a server in response to detecting that identification information of a component attached to the work machine is unknown. The server comprises compatibility information on component identifiers allowed for a plurality of work machines. A compatibility check response message is receive from the server, the response message comprising compatibility information associated with the work machine. Use of the component in the work machine is allowed or rejected on the basis of the compatibility information in the response message.
Image-based tracking of the suturing needle during laparoscopic interventions

One of the most complex and difficult tasks for surgeons during minimally invasive interventions is suturing. A prerequisite to assist the suturing process is the tracking of the needle. The endoscopic images provide a rich source of information which can be used for needle tracking. In this paper, we present an image-based method for markerless needle tracking. The method uses a color-based and geometry-based segmentation to detect the needle. Once an initial needle detection is obtained, a region of interest enclosing the extracted needle contour is passed on to a reduced segmentation. It is evaluated with in vivo images from da Vinci interventions.
Integrating energy systems and supply chain optimisation for sustainable development: decentralised, energy-leveraging transformation of african development (deltadev)

This project has three core objectives:
(1) It aims to place energy systems design within the context of broader sustainable development (SD). Many of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are known to be closely linked to energy. This project is the first to translate this nexus into a comprehensive multi-objective optimisation framework, which explicitly considers various SDG targets as objectives when planning energy systems.
(2) It intends to integrate energy systems and supply chain optimisation in a common modelling environment. Motivated by inadequate conditions for economic development in low-income countries, this allows reaping synergies from energy-enabled productivity increases across agricultural and manufacturing supply chains.
(3) Combining concepts (1) and (2), it aims to develop a bottom-up strategy for rural development, tailored to energy-deprived areas in Africa. It provides affordable and scalable electricity access to foster SD without relying on excessive amounts of external finance. A multi-objective optimisation model designs off-grid energy systems based on real-world examples by using the SDGs to define objective functions. Integrating electricity as an input for existing and new rural supply chains increases the value-add per kWh. This creates new revenue streams which, crucially, can cross-subsidise non-commercial electricity needs of SD to improve the quality of life for rural Africans while the system’s remains financial viability.

The MSCA fellowship allows me to focus my interdisciplinary expertise on a core research theme of sustainable operations for development. It advances my profile by capitalising on the project's opportunities for transformative research and impact. Furthermore my research, implementation and managerial skills are advanced through a close integration into Prof. Grit Walther’s research group during the fellowship and a firm dedication to training, a secondment and independent project management.
Protected area characteristics that help waterbirds respond to climate warming

Protected area networks help species respond to climate warming. However, the contribution of a site's environmental and conservation-relevant characteristics to these responses is not well understood. We investigated how composition of nonbreeding waterbird communities (97 species) in the European Union Natura 2000 (N2K) network (3018 sites) changed in response to increases in temperature over 25 years in 26 European countries. We measured community reshuffling based on abundance time series collected under the International Waterbird Census relative to N2K sites' conservation targets, funding, designation period, and management plan status. Waterbird community composition in sites explicitly designated to protect them and with management plans changed more quickly in response to climate warming than in other N2K sites. Temporal community changes were not affected by the designation period despite greater exposure to temperature increase inside late-designated N2K sites. Sites funded under the LIFE program had lower climate-driven community changes than sites that did not received LIFE funding. Our findings imply that efficient conservation policy that helps waterbird communities respond to climate warming is associated with sites specifically managed for waterbirds.Las redes de áreas protegidas ayudan a las especies a responder al calentamiento climático. Sin embargo, se sabe muy poco sobre la contribución de las características ambientales y relevantes para la conservación de un sitio a estas respuestas. Investigamos cómo la composición de las comunidades no reproductivas de aves acuáticas (97 especies) en la red (3,018 sitios) Natura 2000 de la Unión Europea (N2K) cambió en respuesta a los incrementos de la temperatura durante más de 25 años en 26 países europeos. Medimos la reorganización comunitaria con base en series temporales de abundancia recolectadas durante el Censo Internacional de Aves Acuáticas en relación con los objetivos de conservación de los sitios N2K, el periodo de asignación de fondos y el estado del plan de manejo. La composición comunitaria de las aves acuáticas en los sitios con planes de manejo y designados explícitamente para su protección cambió más rápidamente en respuesta al calentamiento climático que en otros sitios N2K. Los cambios comunitarios temporales no se vieron afectados por el periodo de asignación a pesar de una mayor exposición al incremento de la temperatura dentro de los sitios N2K de asignación tardía. Los sitios financiados por el programa LIFE tuvieron menos cambios comunitarios causados por el clima que los sitios que no recibieron este financiamiento. Nuestros hallazgos sugieren que la política de conservación eficiente que ayuda a las comunidades de aves acuáticas a responder al calentamiento climático está asociada con sitios específicamente gestionados para las aves acuáticas.
Field Measurement of Natural Electromagnetic Emissions near the Active Tectonic and Mass-Movement Fractures in Caves

Laboratory tests on a wide range of solid materials shoved that the electromagnetic emission (EME) signals are generated during the samples mechanical stress. EME anomalies have been observed also under natural conditions in association to fracture processes, tectonic loading, stress redistribution and crack propagation prior to earthquake or in relation to deep-seated gravitational mass movements. This paper describes a first prototype of the Emission data logger, which was specially developed for the continual EME monitoring in field conditions. Our equipment has been installed and tested in Obir Caves (Austria) at an active tectonic fault. The pilot long-term EME measurement results from this location are also presented in this paper.
METHOD OF INTERCONNECTING A DRILL ROD WITH A DRILL STRING BY MEANS OF A THREADED CONNECTION, ROD HANDLING SYSTEM AND DRILL RIG

A method of interconnecting a drill rod (11') with a drill string (11) by means of a threaded connection (112, 111') is disclosed. The method comprises axially aligning the drill rod (11') with the drill string (11), rotating the drill rod (11') in a disengagement rotational direction of the threaded connection (112, 111'), identifying a rotational position of the drill rod (11') where thread ends of the rod and the drill string (11) slip over each other, stopping said rotating within a predetermined period of identifying the rotational position, and rotating the drill rod (11') in an engagement direction, such that the drill rod (11') is interconnected with the drill string (11) by the threaded connection (112, 111').
Does the carbon market help or hurt the stock price of electricity companies? Further evidence from the European context

The electricity sector is the largest participant in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS). This paper studies how the European Union Allowance (EUA) market – the carbon market in the European Union (EU) – has impacted the magnitude and volatility of stock returns of electricity companies in the EU-ETS. The investigation is undertaken for both Phases I and II of the EU-ETS based on simple OLS, panel data and time-series analysis. The results indicate that the relationship between the EUA market and stock returns of electricity companies was largely driven by strong market shocks recorded in both periods. If the market shock impact is controlled, this relationship depends on the carbon intensity of the electricity generators. The stock returns of carbon-intensive companies are negatively affected by the EUA returns, while the opposite is true for less carbon-intensive producers. The volatility of stock returns of electricity companies is significantly driven in the same direction by the volatility of the EUA market.
Load-carrying apparatus and methods of manufacture

The invention relates to load-carrying apparatus, for example pallets and shipping containers, rotationally moulded from a plastics material filled with a mineral filler. Methods and apparatus for manufacturing the load-carrying apparatus are also described. In one embodiment, the load-carrying apparatus comprises a pallet formed in two halves as two pallet elements. The plastic, rotationally moulded pallet elements form a nested configuration when stacked in the same orientation, but interlock to form a double-sided pallet when one of the pallet elements is inverted.
Sustainable management in extractive industries

In order to foster more, but sustainable mineral production in the EU, SUMEX (SUstainable Management in EXtractive industries) will establish a sustainability framework for the extractive industry in Europe. It does so by considering the Sustainable Development Goals, the European Green Deal, as well as EU Social License to Operate considerations and will involve stakeholders from industry, government, academia and civil society backgrounds from all across the EU. This framework is then applied across the extractive value chain to analyse the mineral, as well as relevant economic, environmental and social policy frameworks of the EU, member states and selected regions along five focus areas - socio-economic and environmental impact assessments, land use planning, health and safety, reporting official statistics and permitting processes/policy integration-to find, or build, where needed, good practices or tools for an open access toolkit, which will be embedded in a broader Community of Practise (CoP) and which forms the basis for capacity building. This CoP will consider relevant stakeholder groups, with a focus on permitting authorities, across the EU, providing a digital platform and using a series of workshops and webinars.
In SUMEX, the experience from other projects like MINGUIDE, MINLAND, MIREU, STRADE builds a powerful foundation for addressing the challenge of how best to implement sustainability considerations into the whole raw materials value chain.
What makes SUMEX stand out, is that a) it involves Andalusia as a regional partner to act as 1) a test case and 2) to involve other regions, i.e. those represented in MIREU and the OECD Mining Regions and Cities Initiative, to participate in SUMEX; as well as having access to the informal network of mining authorities and b) by employing two practical use cases, involving industry partners, for two important and completely different raw material groups – construction and battery materials.