SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Reduced order modelling, simulation and optimization of coupled systems

The development of high quality products and processes is essential for the future competitiveness of the European economy. In most key technology areas product development is increasingly based on simulation and optimization via mathematical models that allow to optimize design and functionality using free design parameters. Best performance of modelling, simulation and optimization (MSO) techniques is obtained by using a model hierarchy ranging from very fine to very coarse models obtained by model order reduction (MOR) techniques and to adapt the model and the methods to the user-defined requirements in accuracy and computational speed.
ROMSOC will work towards this goal for high dimensional and coupled systems that describe different physical phenomena on different scales; it will derive a common framework for different industrial applications and train the next generation of researchers in this highly interdisciplinary field. It will focus on the three major methodologies: coupling methods, model reduction methods, and optimization methods, for industrial applications in well selected areas, such as optical and electronic systems, economic processes, and materials. ROMSOC will develop novel MSO techniques and associated software with adaptability to user-defined accuracy and efficiency needs in different scientific disciplines. It will transfer synergies between different industrial sectors, in particular for SMEs. 
To lift this common framework to a new qualitative level, a joint training programme will be developed which builds on the strengths of the academic and industrial partners and their strong history of academic/industrial cooperation. By delivering early-career training embedded in a cutting-edge research programme, ROMSOC will educate highly skilled interdisciplinary researchers in mathematical MSO that will become facilitators in the transfer of innovative concepts to industry. It will thus enhance the capacity of European research and development.
INTEGRATING INTERACTIVE LOCAL INTERNET ACCESS AND DOWNSTREAM DATA TRANSFER WITH UPSTREAM DATA CARRIED BY OTHER MEDIA

A method and apparatus for communicating between information service provider systems (52A - 52N) and customer premise equipment is provided. The method and apparatus use cable transmission channels to transmit information on a downstream communication path from the information service provider systems (52A - 52N) to the CPE. Separate transmission channels (78) transmit requests for information on an upstream communication path from the customer premise equipment to the information service provider systems (52A - 52N). A plurality of information service providers (52A - 52N) SPS are coupled on the upstream path and a plurality of interactive service providers (54A - 54N) are coupled on the downstream path.
Anpassung des aktiven Managementsystems für die Qualität an das Individuum* ISO 14021

MIT DEM PROJEKT WILL DAS UNTERNEHMEN FOLGENDE ZIELE ERREICHEN:  ANPASSUNG DES MANAGEMENTSYSTEMS AN DIE NEUE NORM ISO 9001:2015 -CERTIFICATION NACHHALTIGES PRODUKT NACH ISO 14021 IN BEZUG AUF TERRAKOTTAPRODUKTE, DIE LÖSUNGEN UND MATERIALIEN FÜR DEN BAU UND DIE AUSSTATTUNG DARSTELLEN, NACHHALTIG UND INTELLIGENT, FÜR DAS WOHLBEFINDEN DES NUTZERS KONZIPIERT, BASIEREND AUF DEN PRINZIPIEN DER KREISLAUFWIRTSCHAFT, DES GRÜNEN BAUENS UND DER VALORISIERUNG LOKALER MATERIALIEN.
Reform of High-rack Storage with Manipulator

For overcoming the shortcomings including redundant structure,outdated equipment and lacking maintenance of the high-rack storage,a reform project is proposed trying to utilize the old equipments.First,a new updated structure is shown in this paper.Second,based on the analysis of the stacker's function and with the help of the conception of software engineering,a modular approach is used to design this program so that the productivity can be greatly increased.Thirdly,this paper analyzes the modulization's disadvantage and the remedies are followed.In addition,a velocity-control scheme is proposed based on the frequency converter with DRIVECOM interface.After practical running,the HMI with wincc is friendly and PLC program is reliable.
Optimisation procedure for pipe-sizing with break-repair and replacement economics

The importance of incorporating break-repair costs and pipe-replacement costs in optimal design of a water distribution network is highlighted and demonstrated with a hypothetical network. Deterioration due to ageing of pipes requires expensive maintenance and causes inconvenience. The number of breaks generally increases exponentially with pipe age and small-diameter pipes are more likely to break than large-diameter pipes. After a certain age, it would be more cost-effective to replace the pipes than to repair them. The optimisation models which do not consider the maintenance costs tend to result in smaller pipe sizes. The proposed model incorporates both the repair cost and the replacement cost in addition to initial cost. The proposed model is demonstrated by applying it to a 2-loop network. Incorporating pipe-break and replacement economics into optimisation leads to slightly larger diameter pipes. The analysis also reveals that consideration of repair / replacement is essential if the pipe breaks cause high economic impact, the pipe-break growth rate increases fast and discount rate is low. For the example network considered, for a typical set of values, the cost benefit is as much as 12.92%. For cases with low breakage rates, incorporating repair / replacement has been found to make no practical difference. The results show that considering pipe break and pipe replacement in optimisation is important as this could save considerable amounts of money over the lifetime.
Air pollution inequality and health inequality in China: An empirical study

China's residents experience unequal exposure to air pollution in different regions, and the corresponding health consequences have increased remarkably. To ensure sustainable development, China should monitor health inequality and its potential determinants. This study empirically examines the health inequalities (represented by perinatal and tuberculosis mortalities) caused by air pollution inequalities (represented by SO2 and NOx emissions) from 31 Chinese provinces in the period 2006 to 2015, using the generalized method of moments (GMM) and quantile regression (QR). The GMM results reveal a strong positive relationship between SO2/NOx emission inequality and tuberculosis mortality inequality. In contrast, the QR results show that perinatal mortality inequality is closely related to emission inequality across all percentiles for SO2 emission and at the 75th percentile for NOx emission. Our findings help policymakers to identify health disparities and be mindful of air pollution inequality as a factor in the elimination of health inequality.
Comfort in the cabin demonstrator

In this proposal, a demonstrator of an aircraft interior is made in which experiments with real humans can be done to understand and optimize air passengers’ comfort perception. The demonstrator will be able to simulate turboprop airplanes, which have additional complexity due to their unique vibro-acoustic properties. 

Worldwide, approximately half of air travel is composed of short-range flights, for which turboprop aircraft are demonstrably better suited. They produce less CO2 emissions and are more efficient than jet aircraft. However, cabin noise and vibration is relatively higher in comparison to jet aircraft, lowering the perception of comfort and predisposing passengers to choose jet aircraft. 

In this proposal, a demonstrator is built in which passengers experience an aircraft interior in which various parameters influencing comfort can be varied to study improvements to the overall in-flight comfort. An initial comfort model is made based on the literature and then updated based on real flights. In these flights, participants complete questionnaires and wear a jacket, which will record data on sound, vibration, temperature, and pressure. The questionnaires contain questions on the perception of 1) physical ergonomics; 2) vibration; 3) acoustics; 4) spatial-psychological; 5) visual-light; 6) air quality; 7) smell; 8) temperature; and 9) temporal (time) requirements and related comfort sensation. In addition, some environmental conditions and psychophysiological reactions will be monitored. A protocol is made to study passengers in the demonstrator, aiming to solve the comfort issue. 

While applicable to all airplanes, the goal is to study noise and vibration of turboprops, which requires installing equipment like speakers and vibration actuators under seats. By studying comfort-influencing factors on passengers, various aircraft interiors can be tested before the real plane is built, and aspects influencing comfort can be optimized.
Abertura aos mercados estrangeiros da Cervejaria Profissão através da participação em eventos de exposição da indústria.

O projeto envolve a participação em 4 eventos de exposição, organização de 2 exposições nas instalações, participação em 1 simpósio, preparação e impressão de pastas publicitárias, preparação de filmes promocionais e compra de gadgets promocionais. Participação no Festival da Cerveja de Varsóvia, edição de 2017 e edição de 2018 e na Feira da Cerveja de Poznań 2017 e 2018. Estes são um dos maiores eventos de exposição na indústria de cerveja na Polônia com um caráter internacional. Os expositores são produtores e distribuidores de cerveja polonesas e estrangeiras, os eventos são combinados com inúmeras palestras, palestras e reuniões da indústria. Entre os visitantes estão representantes nacionais e estrangeiros da indústria HoReCa, bem como armazenistas/distribuidores. Os eventos são uma ótima oportunidade para estabelecer contatos comerciais com potenciais empreiteiros. Outro elemento do projeto é a organização de exposições coletivas nas instalações da empresa destinadas a aceitar empreiteiros estrangeiros. Está prevista a organização de duas exposições deste tipo, uma em 2017 e outra em 2018. Em última análise, tais exposições se tornariam um evento cíclico. A exposição planeja ser organizada na área adjacente à cervejaria, convidados visitariam a cervejaria e, em seguida, em uma tenda especialmente preparada, seria possível apresentar a empresa, seus produtos, acordos de cooperação e negociações. A restauração está prevista durante a exposição e uma feira de cerveja destinada a realçar o caráter artesanal da fábrica de cerveja e a mostrar aos empreiteiros todo o processo de fabrico de cerveja. Também está prevista a participação em 2 simpósios, i.e. A edição de 2017 e 2018 do Simpósio de Cerveja Profissional é organizada ciclicamente na cidade de Tleń. O simpósio tem caráter internacional, algumas palestras são realizadas em inglês e abordam questões relacionadas a novidades relativas a processos de produção, máquinas e equipamentos, matérias-primas, canais de vendas e marketing.
Support for the maintenance of business activity of the company Medical Rehabilitation and Refleksotherapy Małgorzata Hońko in a situation of significant decrease in turnover due to COVID-19

The project concerns support for the working capital of the company indicated in point II.1 in the event of a significant decrease in turnover (revenue from sales) due to the disruption of the economy due to COVID-19. The aid will be used to maintain the activities of a company that is in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic in a situation of sudden shortage or lack of liquidity.
Fusing chlorophyll fluorescence and plant canopy reflectance to detect TNT contamination in soils

TNT is released into the soil from many different sources, especially from military and mining activities, including
buried land mines. Vegetation may absorb explosive residuals, causing stress and by understanding how plants respond
to energetic compounds, we may be able to develop non-invasive techniques to detect soil contamination. The
objectives of our study were to examine the physiological response of plants grown in TNT contaminated soils and to
use remote sensing methods to detect uptake in plant leaves and canopies in both laboratory and field studies.
Differences in physiology and light-adapted fluorescence were apparent in laboratory plants grown in N enriched soils
and when compared with plants grown in TNT contaminated soils. Several reflectance indices were able to detect TNT
contamination prior to visible signs of stress, including the fluorescence-derived indices, R740/R850 and R735/R850, which
may be attributed to transformation and conjugation of TNT metabolites with other compounds. Field studies at the
Duck, NC Field Research Facility revealed differences in physiological stress measures, and leaf and canopy reflectance
when plants growing over suspected buried UXOs were compared with reference plants. Multiple reflectance indices
indicated stress at the suspected contaminated sites, including R740/R850 and R735/R850. Under natural conditions of
constant leaching of TNT into the soil, TNT uptake would be continuous in plants, potentially creating a distinct
signature from remotely sensed vegetation. We may be able to use remote sensing of plant canopies to detect TNT soil
contamination prior to visible signs.
Assessment of fluctuating asymmetry in permanent dentition

Introduction: Fluctuating asymmetry is the difference between the two sides of bilateral traits. The aim of this study was to assess fluctuating asymmetry of maxillary and mandibular arches in faciolingual and mesiodistal crown dimensions. Material and Methods: This cross sectional study conducted from July to August’ 2010, at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi. Data was obtained from pre-treatment dental casts of 74 patients who visited the orthodontic clinic from June 2004 to August 2010. Antimeric pairs of the maxillary and mandibular permanent central incisors, canines and first molars were measured in mesiodistal and faciolingual crown dimensions. All measurements were done  using digital vernier caliper. Paired sample t-test was used to depict the difference between the two sides of both jaws. Bland Altman test was used to assess the intra-examiner reliability for the measurements done in this study. Results: Statistically significant differences were observed between right and left sides in the mesiodistal width of maxillary canines and buccolingual width of maxillary first molars. Conclusions: Fluctuating asymmetry was observed between right and left sides in the mesiodistal width of maxillary canines and faciolingual width of maxillary first molars. Assessment of asymmetry should be done for every patient before initiation of orthodontic treatment for its input in treatment planning.
Joint decisions of machining process parameters setting and lot-size determination with environmental and quality cost consideration

Abstract In today’s highly competitive market, it is not enough to produce high quality products at lower costs but also sustainability has to be factored in the decision making process. The objective of this research is to propose an optimization model that considers both losses due to negative environmental impact and rework cost for a product-mix production planning problem manufactured through turning operation. The mathematical model solves simultaneously for the optimal production quantities and machining parameters that maximize the total expected profit. Surface roughness is used as a metric to assess the desired quality level of the finished machined part. Roughness was modeled as a random variable using normal distribution while rework cost was calculated in terms of probabilities of exceeding roughness target and upper tolerance limit. Energy consumption and CO2 emissions are estimated using lifecycle analysis (LCA) approach and used to quantify the environmental cost. A numerical example is used to illustrate the adequacy of model proposed through a turning study. Results revealed the importance of taking a system approach when solving for optimum machining parameters and lot-sizing if quality and environmental costs are considered. It was shown that a stringent quality cost target will drive process parameters such as feed and nose radius to lower values in order to minimize rework cost. Moreover, and in order for environmental cost to significantly impact decision makers, carbon selling price or cap limit needs to be stringent enough to drive emission reductions.
Serum regulation of Id1 expression by a BMP pathway and BMP responsive element

Immediate early genes (IEGs) are expressed upon re-entry of quiescent cells into the cell cycle following serum stimulation. These genes are involved in growth control and differentiation and hence their expression is tightly controlled. Many IEGs are regulated through Serum Response Elements (SREs) in their promoters, which bind Serum Response Factor (SRF). However, many other IEGs do not have SREs in their promoters and their serum regulation is poorly understood. We have identified SRF-independent IEGs in SRF-depleted fibroblasts. One of these, Id1, was examined more closely. We mapped a serum responsive element in the Id1 promoter and find that it is identical to a BMP responsive element (BRE). The Id1 BRE is necessary and sufficient for the serum regulation of Id1. Inhibition of the BMP pathway by siRNA depletion of Smad 4, treatment with the BMP antagonist noggin, or the BMP receptor inhibitor dorsomorphin blocked serum induction of Id1. Further, BMP2 is sufficient to induce Id1 expression. Given reports that SRC inhibitors can block Id1 expression, we tested the SRC inhibitor, AZD0530, and found that it inhibits the serum activation of Id1. Surprisingly, this inhibition is independent of SRC or its family members. Rather, we show that AZD0530 directly inhibits the BMP type I receptors. Serum induction of the Id1 related gene Id3 also required the BMP pathway. Given these and other findings we conclude that the Id family of IEGs is regulated by BMPs in serum through similar BREs. This represents a second pathway for serum regulation of IEGs.
Postgraduate research on dilute metamorphic nanostructures and metamaterials in semiconductor photonics

Photonics, nanotechnology, advanced materials, and advanced manufacturing technologies have been identified as key enabling technologies (KETs) for the EU. Today the photonics global market alone is around €300 billion and Europe has established a strong position with a total share of 20%, directly employing about 290,000 people. However, the shortage of sufficient skilled labour and entrepreneurs capable of handling the highly multi-disciplinary nature of KETs remains a major problem in the EU. Tailoring of semiconductors at the nanoscale is an important enabling technology for a wide range of photonics and electronics applications in diverse areas. In the training network proposed here, a cohort of 15 early stage researchers will be trained in the full range of skills required for a career in photonics, including materials growth, device fabrication, characterisation, design, theory, and commercialisation. A carefully-chosen, well-balanced consortium of 8 academic partners, 2 full industry partners and 7 associated partners are well placed to provide the training in these skills, with European and worldwide reputations as leaders in each field. These skills will be developed within four burgeoning research areas; Semiconductor Metamaterials & Plasmonics, Dilute Nitride semiconductor nanostructures, Hydrogenated Semiconductors and Metamorphic structures. The outcomes of this enabling fundamental research are well focused to deliver advances in sources for secure communications, sensitive detectors for security applications, more efficient solar cells for energy generation, LEDs and sensors for environmental gas and bio-sensing. Each researcher will experience both academic and commercial environments thanks to the strong industrial involvement, resulting in multi-skilled, industry-focused graduates. PROMIS therefore directly addresses the need for additional skilled photonics professionals, as identified by the European Technology Platform, Photonics21.
Use of 5 -reductase inhibitors for lower urinary tract symptoms and risk of prostate cancer in Swedish men: nationwide, population based case-control study

To assess the association between 5α-reductase inhibitor (5-ARI) use in men with lower urinary tract symptoms and prostate cancer risk.Nationwide, population based case-control study for men diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2007-09 within the Prostate Cancer data Base Sweden 2.0.The National Prostate Cancer Register, National Patient Register, census, and Prescribed Drug Register in Sweden, from which we obtained data on 5-ARI use before date of prostate cancer diagnosis.26,735 cases and 133,671 matched controls; five controls per case were randomly selected from matched men in the background population. 7815 men (1499 cases and 6316 controls) had been exposed to 5-ARI. 412 men had been exposed to 5-ARI before the diagnosis of a cancer with Gleason score 8-10.Risk of prostate cancer calculated as odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals by conditional logistic regression analyses.Risk of prostate cancer overall decreased with an increasing duration of exposure; men on 5-ARI treatment for more than three years had an odds ratio of 0.72 (95% confidence interval 0.59 to 0.89; P<0.001 for trend). The same pattern was seen for cancers with Gleason scores 2-6 and score 7 (both P<0.001 for trend). By contrast, the risk of tumours with Gleason scores 8-10 did not decrease with increasing exposure time to 5-ARI (for 0-1 year of exposure, odds ratio 0.96 (95% confidence interval 0.83 to 1.11); for 1-2 years, 1.07 (0.88 to 1.31); for 2-3 years, 0.96 (0.72 to 1.27); for >3 years, 1.23 (0.90 to 1.68); P=0.46 for trend).Men treated with 5-ARI for lower urinary tract symptoms had a decreased risk of cancer with Gleason scores 2-7, and showed no evidence of an increased risk of cancer with Gleason scores 8-10 after up to four years' treatment.
Necol: an innovative methodology for building better deep learning tools for real word applications

Nowadays, intelligent systems based on deep learning (DL) are latent in many aspects of our society. But the use of inadequate neural networks (NNs) architectures and the high computational costs required by DL limit its widespread use. Thus, advanced optimization methods (such as metaheuristics) may be applied to improve common DL methodologies, which in general use gradient based methods and apply complex engineering by hand.
This project aims to define an efficient DL methodology, which is named Neural CO-evolutionary Learning (NeCOL), based on the marriage between co-evolutionary algorithms (CEAs) and recurrent NNs (RNNs). NeCOL will be used to automatically define RNNs of high (unseen) efficiency and efficacy, which will be adapted to explicit needs. It will be applied in two use cases of the highest value and relevance in EU: cybersecurity and Smart City. We focus on RNNs because they are applied to non-stationary data streams, as in our use cases.
Despite EU efforts, China and the USA are the most productive countries in DL. Thus, EU must try harder to lead this compelling domain. This MSCA will support the candidate to master this new cutting-edge world-wide research, which will contribute to EU excellence and competitiveness. It will allow the candidate to get exceptional trainings from world class experts at the prestigious MIT that will be exploited at UMA and the priceless supervision of Prof. Alba (UMA) and Prof. O’Reilly (MIT).
The applicant is the appropriate choice to successfully accomplish this research because he has a valuable expertise in modeling hard-to-solve real-world problems (as it is the case of RNNs optimization) and addressing them by using metaheuristics. The expected early high scientific impact of this research in the EU will open up the best possible career opportunities for him, preparing him to overwhelmingly compete for a solid permanent position at UMA and other possible destinations (even industry).