SIRIS-Lab/unlabelled-sti-corpus huggingface dataset:
Edge lighting control

An edge lighting control for a television set. A television set includes a display, an edge lighting bezel surrounding the display, a processor, and a memory component. The edge lighting bezel is operable to output light and its operation is user controllable, e.g., interaction between a GUI and a remote control. The processor controls the operation of the edge lighting bezel, e.g., dimming the output light and its color pattern, in response to user input. The memory component stores instructions and data for controlling the operation of the edge lighting bezel when processed by the processor. The edge lighting bezel may include a ring of light emitting diodes (LEDs) surrounding the display and a light pipe surrounding the ring. The ring is operable to emit light responsive to the user input and the light pipe is operable to transmit light emitted from the ring.
Chemistry of 2d materials: intercalation and surface functionalization

Two-dimensional (2D) materials consist of successive covalently bonded atomic layers sustained by weak van der Waals forces. The electronic and optoelectronic properties of these materials are extremely sensitive to the number of layers and to the interlayer distance. 

In the proposed project, we aim to synthesise transition-metal chalcogenide and chromium halide 2D nanomaterials with tailored transport and optoelectronic properties. The control of these properties will be achieved by two main strategies: (1) Tuning interlayer interactions through wet chemical and electrochemical intercalation routes: Guest species intercalated in the van der Waals gaps act as spacers increasing the interlayer distance and doping the material by conducting charge carriers into the adjacent conducting layer, which modify the electronic properties of the materials. Furthermore, this strategy enables the piling up of several layers while keeping their single layer behaviour and, therefore, dramatically enhancing the light absorption, which in turn, improves the optoelectronic properties. (2) The second strategy will consist on the modification of the monolayer crystal surface through functionalization, implementing covalent and physisorption methods. 

Finally, the new synthesized 2D materials will be integrated in heterostructures and devices (such as photodetectors or solar cells). This will be done by nanofabrication techniques, transferring a flake of the material onto suitable substrates. The electrical and optical properties of the devices will be studied in order to optimize their technological potential. 

The success of this project will make a substantial contribution to one of the EU main concerns on developing nanotechnologies and advanced materials.
Subvenção para capital de exploração para a CONCESSION EUROPE Sp. z o.o.

O projeto diz respeito ao apoio do empresário no fornecimento de liquidez financeira e ao apoio às atividades atuais devido às dificuldades financeiras sentidas pelo empresário em resultado do surto de COVID-19. Assistência financeira prestada ao abrigo do programa n.º SA.57015 (2020/N)
GREEN and smart Mobility INDustry innovation

The “green mind” project transnational challenge is the development of economic competitiveness & innovation in the green & smart mobility industry, by strengthening regional & transnational cooperation between businesses, research bodies and authorities. The green & smart mobility industry is an innovation sector of the MED area; it is developing fast due to technological development, but also to stricter environmental policies. “green mind” has the objective to strengthen the transnational activities of clusters and agencies to support SMEs systems in exploiting the market opportunities of the raising demand for green & smart mobility products and services. “green mind” is a mature project in which 8 MED territorial contexts (Ferrara, Thessaloniki, Andalusia, PACA, Istria, Sarajevo, Podravska and Split/Dalmatia) cooperate to: test new market intelligence, public funding screening, B2B matchmaking services for SMEs; build a transferable model of the tested services for clusters and agencies; set up a transnational innovation network involving authorities, business and research; implement a transfer programme targeted to clusters and agencies to foster their transnational activities; and deliver a policy support programme to mainstream the project results based on the Smart Specialisation Strategies of the involved regions. The “green mind” transnational approach lies in a joint learning, knowledge sharing and capacity building process for innovation in the MED area._x000D_
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Information added on 2020-05-27, regarding the mitigation of the effects of COVID-19 (the coronavirus pandemic that started in 2019) (English language only): Green mind is providing solutions for economic recovery through online seminars addressed to SMEs of the green and smart mobility sector to enable them to start with a new perspective after the COVID emergency. Tackled topics include: safety and security, funding opportunities, crisis management, recovery management solutions, innovation for greater resilience.
INNOV.NE OF PROD.NE PROCESSES, SURFACE TREATMENT AND FINISHING EXHAUST SYSTEMS FOR THE REALISATION OF A NEW LINE OF PRODUCTS THAT INCLUDE A NEW ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS AIMED AT RID.NE OF POLLUTANT EMISSIONS.

INNOV.NE OF PROD.NE PROCESSES, SURFACE TREATMENT AND FINISHING EXHAUST SYSTEMS FOR THE REALISATION OF A NEW LINE OF PRODUCTS THAT INCLUDE A NEW ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS AIMED AT RID.NE OF POLLUTANT EMISSIONS.
The ‘Oops!’ of EU Engagement Abroad: Analyzing Unintended Consequences of EU External Action

The mainstream scholarship assessing EU external action frames the subject in terms of success or failure to achieve the intended effects, the latter generally defined against the EU's own stated objectives. Resting on a tacit assumption that EU engagement in third states is a good thing, these analyses are framed as ‘positive impact or no impact’ and tend to neglect the wider effects of EU policies. This article maintains that EU external action may and often does have unintended consequences, thus expanding the study of EU impact beyond the sheer study of EU effectiveness. Drawing on broader literature on unintended consequences, the article proposes a framework for analyzing unintended consequences of EU external action. It synthesizes and adapts to the EU context a classification of unintended consequences and, in order to illustrate its utility, applies the proposed framework to three empirical examples derived from EU neighbourhood, migration and trade policies.
Inovação em cooperativas para uma transição energética na Região Centro/RS

A Política Gaúcha sobre Mudanças Climáticas estabeleceu que o Estado seria responsável pelo redirecionamento da economia para a adaptação climática. Ao longo da primeira década, componentes centrais para a adaptação, como a transição energética ou a expansão da bioeconomia, não se tornaram políticas públicas. Esse artigo busca contribuir ao argumento, ainda pouco valorizado no debate, de que o cooperativismo apresenta potencial significativo para o avanço dessa agenda. Para tanto, utiliza a abordagem policêntrica, desenvolvida por Elinor Ostrom, na interpretação de que a transição rumo à maior sustentabilidade no Rio Grande do Sul pode ocorrer a partir de inovações simultâneas e independentes em múltiplas escalas. Visando a concretizar esse argumento, o artigo registra quatro inovações em curso na Região Centro, estabelecidas de forma autônoma e voluntária por parte de cooperativas em suas áreas de atuação. Entre os resultados, destaca-se que essas iniciativas permitem a democratização do controle sobre o capital, a redução das emissões de gases de efeito estufa, assim como a geração de energia de fontes renováveis, oportunizando novas cadeias produtivas no meio rural e evitando o imobilismo de aguardar pela ação do Estado. Palavras-chave: Adaptação climática. Geração distribuída. Bioeconomia. Cooperativismo.
Family formation decisions and gender attitudes in crisis times: an international, historical and longitudinal comparison.

During the last decades, Spain has experienced not only an strong decrease on its fertility levels but also a significant delay in its timing to childbearing, so much so that it has been considered one of the countries with the lowest-low and latest-late fertility in the world. This research aims to better understand the reasons behind young adults’ behaviors in family dynamics in a moment where it is possible to approach the impact of the economic crisis from different dimensions of the analysis. An extended scientific literature can be found about family formation dynamics and fertility, especially for European countries and mainly using a quantitative perspective. This mainly qualitative project proposes an innovative methodology to analyze the Spanish case from a three different perspectives of analysis: a cross-country comparison (five countries in 2012), an historical comparison (Spain 1985 vs. 2012) and a longitudinal comparison (Spain, same sample in 2012 and 2017). Furthermore, mixed methods will be applied considering the contextualization of qualitative data with quantitative data from census and surveys as complementary approaches; and the application of quantitative analysis to qualitative data. Main data from Spain in 2012 comes directly from the words of young adults in three different moments of their family formation decisions: i) to start a stable relationship; ii) to become parents; and iii) to expand the family after the first child. Main data consists of eighty (80) in-depth personal interviews already carried out to young adults between 24 and 35 years old, living in the Madrid and Barcelona metropolitan areas, that will be compared with an identical sample in the US, Sweden, Japan and Korea. Historical data comes from an existing comparable study from middle 80’s in Spain and longitudinal data will be obtained after re-interview in 2017 the same sample interviewed in 2012 for Spain.
Behavior-Dependent interactions between frontal and somatosensory cortices

The mammalian brain integrates behaviorally relevant sensory information by recruiting large parts of the neocortex to enable precise perception, apt decisions and adequate actions. The large-scale interactions and the distinct roles of the various neocortical regions, namely frontal motor-related areas and posterior sensory-related regions, remain poorly understood. Here, we aim to characterize how behavior-related activity in higher-order regions (e.g. frontal area) of the mouse is spatiotemporally organized, and how does it relate to lower-order regions (e.g. somatosensory cortex). Mice will be trained on an S1-dependent texture discrimination task under head-fixed conditions, enabling simultaneous imaging of neuronal populations. First, we will use a novel wide-field preparation to map lower and higher-order functions throughout the cortex. Next, we will zoom-in on specific areas of interest using two-photon microscopy to achieve single cell resolution. Finally, we will use an array of labeling techniques to track behavior-dependent activity of neuronal populations that project to a specific area. A special emphasis will be to identify how the activity in subsets of neurons that project ‘top-down’, from frontal areas to the primary sensory area, relates to different behavioral aspects. We expect that our results will provide fundamental insights into the contribution of frontal cortical regions to perception-related and decision-related activity before sensation (anticipation), during sensation (texture touch) and after sensation (holding in memory and 'licking for reward' action). We believe that this multidisciplinary project in behaving animals is a challenging and promising approach bound to generate novel and exciting results which will be of great interest to the scientific community.
Low resolution structural characterization of the Hsp70-interacting protein – Hip – from Leishmania braziliensis emphasizes its high asymmetry

The Hsp70 is an essential molecular chaperone in protein metabolism since it acts as a pivot with other molecular chaperone families. Several co-chaperones act as regulators of the Hsp70 action cycle, as for instance Hip (Hsp70-interacting protein). Hip is a tetratricopeptide repeat protein (TPR) that interacts with the ATPase domain in the Hsp70-ADP state, stabilizing it and preventing substrate dissociation. Molecular chaperones from protozoans, which can cause some neglected diseases, are poorly studied in terms of structure and function. Here, we investigated the structural features of Hip from the protozoa Leishmania braziliensis (LbHip), one of the causative agents of the leishmaniasis disease. LbHip was heterologously expressed and purified in the folded state, as attested by circular dichroism and intrinsic fluorescence emission techniques. LbHip forms an elongated dimer, as observed by analytical gel filtration chromatography, analytical ultracentrifugation and small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). With the SAXS data a low resolution model was reconstructed, which shed light on the structure of this protein, emphasizing its elongated shape and suggesting its domain organization. We also investigated the chemical-induced unfolding behavior of LbHip and two transitions were observed. The first transition was related to the unfolding of the TPR domain of each protomer and the second transition of the dimer dissociation. Altogether, LbHip presents a similar structure to mammalian Hip, despite their low level of conservation, suggesting that this class of eukaryotic protein may use a similar mechanism of action.
Chaos via torus breakdown from a four-dimensional autonomous oscillator with two diodes

Abstract By using a remarkably simple and natural degenerate technique, the mechanism of chaos via torus breakdown observed in a simple four-dimensional autonomous circuit including two diodes is investigated rigorously. This degenerate technique is uniquely comparable to the well-known slow–fast singular perturbation method. The idealized case where the diodes are assumed to operate as switches is considered. In this case, the governing equation is represented by a constrained equation, and the Poincare mapping is derived rigorously as the circle map. The torus breakdown in the four-dimensional autonomous circuit is well explained by the Poincare mapping. The theoretical results are verified by laboratory experiment.
Integrability and linearization of dynamical systems

The proposed research includes the following  two  main directions:
(1) Using methods and tools of algebraic geometry and computational  algebra, we study the integrability of the nonlinear dynamical  systems. We focus on finding the varieties of integrability of dynamical systems with the emphasize on the higher dimensional systems. Our approaches are based on combining symbolic computations with methods of  the theory of  integrability of dynamical systems.  We then study  bifurcations of limit cycles and critical periods arising after perturbations of   higher dimensional integrable systems of  differential equation. Furthermore, we intend to study the problem of isochronicity (which is equivalent to the problem of linearization).  
(2) We propose to study the global topological linearization, linearization of integral manifold, smooth linearization   with the emphasis  on the study of the linearization of non-autonomous systems when the nonlinear term is unbounded or linear system does not possess exponential dichotomy (in critical state). Up to now there are few results concerning the linearization
Clinical analysis of causes of pregnant thrombocytopenia and outcomes of pregnancy

Objective To investigate the causes of pregnant thrombocytopenia,and to find optimal treatment for better outcomes of pregnancy. Methods Forty-nine cases of thrombocytopenia in pregnancy were collected from year 2000 to 2008.The causes as well as treatment methods of thrombocytopenia and outcomes of pregnancy were analyzed retrospectively. Results Patients of thrombocy topenia in pregnancy were mainly caused by pregnancy-associated thrombocytopenia(PAT)(21,42.86%),followed by idiopathic thrombocytopenia(13,26.53%),pregnancy induced hypertension(7,14.29%),systematic lupus erythematosus(2,4.08%),intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy(2,4.08%),as well as unknown causes(4,8.16%).Twenty-seven patients completed their pregnancies by cesarean section and other 22 cases did by vaginal delivery.There was 1 case with postpartum hemorrhage(2.04%).Unfortunately,2 patients had dead fetus and the other four patients gave newborns with blood platelet counts lower than normal range. Conclusion Thrombocytopenia in pregnancy may result from many causes and PAT is the most common observed reason.Glucocorticoid and other platelet related therapies are helpful in treatment for the situation.Many patients with thrombocytopenia can deliver by vagina if fresh blood or platelet is supplied promptly to make the blood platelets above 50×109/L.
Selection and evolution of phage-encoded anti-crispr genes

CRISPR-Cas immune systems protect bacteria against their viruses (phage). However, some phages encode anti-CRISPR (Acr) genes that block CRISPR-Cas activity. While the molecular understanding of Acr activities and structures are racing ahead, their impact on the ecology and evolution of phage/bacteria populations remains unexplored.

I first aim to identify the ecological factors that influence the selection for Acr genes, to explain why some phages encode many Acr whereas most encode none. Next, by running long-term co-culture experiments, I will examine whether CRISPR-Cas can evolve to escape Acr inhibition and whether Acr genes can reciprocally adapt to restore activity. These experiments will reveal how CRISPR-Cas and Acr coevolve and allow to mathematically predict the long-term stability of Acr activity.  I will also explore the genetic bases of this coevolution through deep-sequencing analyses.

This multidisciplinary project combines my expertise in phage biology, that of the host in experimental evolution and bioinformatics and that of collaborator in mathematical modelling. It is expected to open new avenues of research for downstream medical and bioengineering applications. 

This high-quality 'training-through-research' will allow me to widen my scientific expertise, develop essential complementary skills and constitute an international collaborative  network. The visibility and impact of this research will be increased by a strong dissemination and communication plan. I also aim to reinforce my public engagement activities with a dual objective of making science accessible for everyone and inform about phage research. 

Carrying out this project within the Centre for Ecology and Conservation at the University of Exeter (EU accredited), a top department in ecology and evolution worldwide, and under the supervision of two world leading scientists in their fields, will be crucial for the development of my career as an independent European researcher.
L’impossible musée. Controverses et protestations autour du projet du Red Location Museum, à Port Elizabeth (Afrique du Sud)

Le Red Location Museum et Cultural Precinct est un projet de patrimonialisation de la mémoire de la lutte antiapartheid et de création d’un centre culturel à Red Location, l’un des townships les plus anciens et un quartier défavorisé de Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay, en Afrique du Sud. Vingt-cinq ans après sa création, le projet demeure inachevé. Loin de représenter une entreprise consensuelle et partagée entre résidents et municipalité, depuis sa création, le RLMCP est traversé par de nombreux conflits et revendications portant sur le travail, le logement et les services de base, mais aussi sur la représentation et la mise en scène de la mémoire individuelle et collective du quartier. Dans ce projet, la mise en valeur de celle-ci est présentée comme le prélude à la régénération urbaine et au développement socio-économique du quartier ; la contestation et la réappropriation de la part des habitants s’accompagnent de l’émergence de pratiques mémorielles alternatives.
Policies for smart specialisation

Smart Specialisation is a successful innovation policy concept which has become a cornerstone of the European cohesion policy and also addresses several of the Sustainable Development Goals. 
However, the early implementation of SmartSpec policies has raised concerns among scholars and policy makers, who have pointed to a number of gaps in its conceptualisation, design and implementation. POLISS (“Policies for Smart Specialisation”) will tackle these gaps with the aim of making the design, implementation and evaluation of Smart Spec policies more effective in Europe. 
POLISS is a joint collaboration of 8 leading European academic institutions and 14 partners spanning local governments, development agencies, international organizations, research institutes and private companies. POLISS brings together a diverse set of actors from all the fields contributing to SmartSpec; therefore it adopts a multidisciplinary approach by integrating their insights and knowledge. Building on their expertise and everyday engagement with SmartSpec policies, POLISS aims at: a) providing new systematic evidence and methodological tools to scholars, policy makers and local practitioners for designing and assessing SmartSpec actions in EU regions and beyond; b) building a PhD programme where a new generation of experts in regional development and innovation policy will be trained and once graduated will be possibly employed in regional, national and European private or public organisations that work on regional development and innovation; c) providing a forum for coordinating the vast community of researchers and practitioners working on local development and innovation, which is often sparse and fragmented.
Determination of Chloramphenicol in Milk Using a QuEChERS-Based on Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry Method

A quantitative method for the determination of chloramphenicol in milk samples was developed based on the QuEChERS (quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, and safe) approach for liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS). Homogenized milk samples were extracted with acetonitrile. The partitioning step was performed after the addition of magnesium sulfate and sodium chloride. Chloramphenicol was determined using the electrospray negative ionization mode with tandem mass spectrometry. The procedure was validated according to the requirements of Commission Decision 2002/657/EC. The apparent recovery ranged from 90% to 110% and within-laboratory reproducibility was lower than 12%. The calculated limit of decision was 0.10 μg kg−1 and the detection capability was 0.15 μg kg−1. Validation results demonstrated that this method fulfills criteria for the determination of chloramphenicol in milk.